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Food scene
Asiago's Skillet
110 Amberjack DrOur favorite spot for breakfast.
One of our go to dinner places when at Destin West. We love the Cajun Chicken Pasta
59 locals recommend
Crab Trap, Fort Walton Beach
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEOne of our go to dinner places when at Destin West. We love the Cajun Chicken Pasta
Great place for lunch, dinner or happy hour! Steaks are amazing and the Godfather drink will not disappoint!
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Great place for lunch, dinner or happy hour! Steaks are amazing and the Godfather drink will not disappoint!
We have spent many nights having a drink and dinner here overlooking the water
37 locals recommend
Margaritaville Destin
76 Harbor BoulevardWe have spent many nights having a drink and dinner here overlooking the water
AJ's Oyster Shanty
108 Santa Rosa BlvdMy wife and I love the dueling pianos and the food! A must for us when we want to have a drink and sing along
36 locals recommend
Rum Runners
130 Fisherman's CoveMy wife and I love the dueling pianos and the food! A must for us when we want to have a drink and sing along
I've been eating at The Back Porch since I was a kid and it was a much smaller hole in the wall venue. Today, it is a staple in the Destin area. Still love it
132 locals recommend
The Back Porch
1740 Scenic Hwy 98I've been eating at The Back Porch since I was a kid and it was a much smaller hole in the wall venue. Today, it is a staple in the Destin area. Still love it
A great hole in the wall on the water at one location and a wonderful sit down restaurant with a gorgeous view for dinner. Delicious food, especially the crab legs
104 locals recommend
Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant
9 Calhoun AveA great hole in the wall on the water at one location and a wonderful sit down restaurant with a gorgeous view for dinner. Delicious food, especially the crab legs
Harry T's Lighthouse
46 Harbor BlvdGreat spot to grab lunch or dinner overlooking the marina
Old Bay Steamer
102 Santa Rosa BlvdMy wife's favorite spot for crab legs!
One of the great spots on Brooks street, just over the bridge in Fort Walton
28 locals recommend
Magnolia Grill
157 Brooks St SEOne of the great spots on Brooks street, just over the bridge in Fort Walton
Best Chicken Parm in Fort Walton! Great atmosphere, food and service. We think it is one of the best restaurants in the area.
38 locals recommend
Ali's Bistro
171 Brooks St SEBest Chicken Parm in Fort Walton! Great atmosphere, food and service. We think it is one of the best restaurants in the area.
The Shack
104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Harbor Docks
538 Harbor BlvdOur new favorite spot. Fresh fish and amazing Thai food!
Walking distance from Destin West! A great spot to grab a margarita overlooking the gulf!
65 locals recommend
Rockin Tacos
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEWalking distance from Destin West! A great spot to grab a margarita overlooking the gulf!
Great spot for lunch and dinner. Incredible view. I personally love the brisket sandwich for lunch
243 locals recommend
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdGreat spot for lunch and dinner. Incredible view. I personally love the brisket sandwich for lunch
Bric à Brac
824 Gulf Shore DrSurprisingly good food. I am huge fan of the nachos and burgers. Tip - sit at the bar when they are busy to avoid the long waits.
55 locals recommend
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast PkwySurprisingly good food. I am huge fan of the nachos and burgers. Tip - sit at the bar when they are busy to avoid the long waits.
Best food in Destin in my view. You really need to try this place if you want a great meal and atmosphere.
105 locals recommend
Louisiana Lagniappe
775 Gulf Shore DrBest food in Destin in my view. You really need to try this place if you want a great meal and atmosphere.
We eat at Rick's quite a bit. The location is so convenient. Right next door to Destin West Bayside. Best oysters and pizza in Fort Walton.
10 locals recommend
Rick's on the Island
1318 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEWe eat at Rick's quite a bit. The location is so convenient. Right next door to Destin West Bayside. Best oysters and pizza in Fort Walton.
Nice sports bar/restaurant for lunch. We eat here frequently. Pizza and calzones are our favorites.
25 locals recommend
Fokkers Pub
215 Miracle Strip Pkwy SENice sports bar/restaurant for lunch. We eat here frequently. Pizza and calzones are our favorites.
Jake & Henry's
Cool vibe!
Sightseeing
Most of our trips include a visit to the Harbor Walk Marina, with restaurants and entertainment, its always fun. And Linda and I love to battle each other in the 7D experience.
11 locals recommend
HarborWalk Marina
66 Harbor BlvdMost of our trips include a visit to the Harbor Walk Marina, with restaurants and entertainment, its always fun. And Linda and I love to battle each other in the 7D experience.
We love to take a walk down to the pier. You can fish or visit the restaurants and shops close by
101 locals recommend
Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier
1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEWe love to take a walk down to the pier. You can fish or visit the restaurants and shops close by
We love to rent a wave runner or take our boat over for an afternoon of hanging out on the Bay.
138 locals recommend
Crab Island
We love to rent a wave runner or take our boat over for an afternoon of hanging out on the Bay.
The Track - Destin
1125 US-98A favorite of our family. Go carts, an arcade and mini golf.
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Gulfarium Gift Shop
1010 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEGreat place to shop, play and dine. Lots of shops and restaurants. We recently did the wine festival, followed by dueling pianos at Rum Runners for an excellent evening!
89 locals recommend
Village of Baytowne Wharf
9300 Baytowne Wharf BlvdGreat place to shop, play and dine. Lots of shops and restaurants. We recently did the wine festival, followed by dueling pianos at Rum Runners for an excellent evening!
Linda and I keep our boat here and love to head over to Crab Island or just cruise the bay looking for dolphin. The people at Brooks Bridge Marina are very friendly and helpful!
Brooks Bridge Marina
1198 Miracle Strip Pkwy SELinda and I keep our boat here and love to head over to Crab Island or just cruise the bay looking for dolphin. The people at Brooks Bridge Marina are very friendly and helpful!
Always fun to head out on a dolphin sight seeing cruise
29 locals recommend
Southern Star Dolphin Cruises
100 Harbor BlvdAlways fun to head out on a dolphin sight seeing cruise
The Links Golf Club
165 Sandestin Blvd NGreat golf course in San Destin
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WShopping!
A staple for our family for beach supplies, tee-shirts etc
17 locals recommend
Alvin's Island Fort Walton Beach #9
1204 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEA staple for our family for beach supplies, tee-shirts etc
Food, shopping, ice cream, and volleyball! All walking distance from the Destin West resort beach
52 locals recommend
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy SEFood, shopping, ice cream, and volleyball! All walking distance from the Destin West resort beach
Nightlife
In addition to being a go to restaurant spot for us, we also love to go when they have live music, which is most every night!
192 locals recommend
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Harbor BlvdIn addition to being a go to restaurant spot for us, we also love to go when they have live music, which is most every night!
Head here every night for the dueling pianos. Always a great sing along night out.
36 locals recommend
Rum Runners
130 Fisherman's CoveHead here every night for the dueling pianos. Always a great sing along night out.