Destin Good Eats

Everybody has their favorite places to eat that are "must go" when you start planning where to spend your dining dollars.  During the peak summer season, it can be frustrating trying to get into any restaurant, much less your favorites.  The best trick, is to either go early, or go late, or just wait, and wait and wait....

In the Destin area, like everywhere else, their are lots of restaurants to choose from.  There are the typical chain locations, fast junk food, and the local spots that have been there for years, and some that are fairly new.

Here are 10 of our favorites that you might want to try on your next visit.  Our favorite list will grow, thanks to our friend that are locals, Jenn, Josh and HDR Ring!

ACME OYSTER HOUSE
 140 Fisherman's Cove, Sandestin, FL 32550
850-622-0200

While this is not a local, it has been around for a number of years.  They originate out of Louisiana, and they also have a location in Gulf Shores.  They are Located at the Bay Towne Wharf, in Sandestin.

Our favorites are their chargrilled oysters, followed by their shrimp and oyster poboys. 


THE CRAB TRAP
 3500 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
(850) 654-2722

Additional locations are found in Ft. Walton and Perdido Key

Our favorite are the She Crab  soup and the Crab Trap Boil, along with the other dishes featuring crab legs

KENNY D'S
2962 Scenic Highway, Miramar, FL
850-650-0755

We usually go here the day of our arrival and sample their appetizers along with a cold beer. 
Our favorites are the fried crab claws, the spicy Mahi tenders, and the Zydeco Shrimp

LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE
775 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin FL  32541
850-837-0881

Another location can be found in Orange Beach, AL

You cannot go wrong with any of their grouper dishes, especially Grouper Pontchartrain, and Grouper Louisianne.  Your waistline with be looking for expansion after this visit!


LOUIS  LOUIS
35 Mussett Bayou Rd, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-267-1500

The location is past Sandestin, just off of Hwy 98.  They do not take credit cards, but they do have an ATM on site.

They have a limited menu, but everything is superb!  The Pan Sauteed Grouper is to die for!

THE BACK PORCH
1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
850-837-2022

These guys have been around since 1974.  An additional location is in Panama City, FL

You can't go wrong with their Crab Stuffed Shrimp and the Crab Stuffed Mahi Mahi


HARBOR DOCKS
538 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL  32541
850-837-2506

If you are into sushi, this place can't be beat!  Also their dinner menu fish of the day is awesome!


CRAFT BAR, A FLORIDA GASTRO PUB
4424 Commons Dr E, Destin, FL  32541
 850-460-79073

Another location is in Panama City, FL

If draft beer and specialty cocktails are your thing, this is the place to be!  Went there with some friends that are locals, and our son Matthew was in craft beer heaven!


CAPTAIN DAVE'S
3796 Scenic Highway, Destin, FL  32541
850-837-2627

You can't go wrong with any of their grouper or snapper dishes.

ANOTHER BROKEN EGG
755 Grand Blvd., Suite B107

Miramar Beach, FL 32550

850-424-3416

This is just one of several locations.  They are pretty much a chain with lots of locations in the South.
I listed this one because of its location, just off Hwy 98.  The best kept secret location is the one in Sandestin, located at the conference center.  Hardly any wait compared to the Bay Towne Wharf location.

Honestly, anything on the menu is to die for.  My favorite is the Eggs Benedict!