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These restaurants
reviewed by our staff
of professional eaters are rated; all others
give an overview of the type of food being
served, the price range, address and phone.
The rating reflects the level of excellence
on one day only. Happy eating!
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Restaurants
by Category

Cabana
Cafe
Large, informal and kid-friendly, Cabana Cafe offers a varied
menu of snacks, pizzas, grilled and cold sandwiches, burgers,
and more sophisticated grownup fare. Cuban sandwich, po’boys,
steaks, fish tacos, and pasta specialties. Breakfast, lunch, and
dinner are served daily. Full bar. $5-28. 112 Seascape Blvd.,
Miramar Beach, (850) 424-3574. Review
Callahan’s
Restaurant and Deli   2/3
A local lunch
and dinner favorite for years, it offers a wide selection of sandwiches,
salads, burgers, steaks and chops. Favorties are New York strip
steak, prime rib and you-name-it deli sandwich classics. Daily
specials, wine and beer, $4-19. 791 Harbor Blvd, Destin, 837-6328.
Hogs
Breath Cafe    
A variety of food options including hamburgers, pasta, appetizers,
certified Angus beef, and local Gulf seafood entr»es at great
prices. Daily specials. Live music 7 days a week.
$4-19, 541 Hwy 98E, Destin, 837-5991.
Magnolia
Grill
The Magnolia Grill Historic 1920s Florida charm, often called “a
museum that serves food.” Seafood, steaks, Italian favorites,
wine and beer. Delighted to take your reservation. $5-24, 157 Brooks
Street SE, Fort Walton Beach, (850) 302-0266. www.magnoliagrill.com
Mary’s
Kitchen    
A country outpost since 1950, Mary’s offers pork barbecue,
fried catfish and a well-chosen list of hearty homestyle items.
Meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches, and plenty of sides. Pies made in-house
daily. Lunch and dinner, Mon - Sat. $4 - 11. 186-G Eglin Pkwy. NE,
Fort Walton Beach, 863-1141. Review
Rum
Runners    
This is the Baytowne Wharf place with the dueling pianos. It’s
also a comfortable spot for lunch and dinner, with a variety of
appetizers, wraps, sandwiches and main dishes featuring beef, chicken,
and plenty of Gulf seafood. Full bar, open for lunch and dinner.
$7-25. 130 Fisherman’s Cove, Sandestin, 351-1817.
Review

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Hogs
Breath Boss Hog Bar-B-Q
Smoked chickens and turkeys, sandwiches and plates, food service
catering, homemade pie, and picnics to go. Pulled pork and chicken
sandwiches with our own special sauce. Take-out only. Located right
next to Hogs Breath. 837-5991.
JamBone
   
Organically
raised barbecue with an array of seasonings and sauces. Brisket,
wings, pork, ribs, chicken, burgers, and sides. There’s a
seafood raw bar, more than 100 beers, and live music. Friendly service
in a casual atmosphere. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $2 - 23.
3906 U.S. 98 West, Santa Rosa Beach, 267-1497. Review

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Silver
Sands
Serving breakfast 7 mornings a week from 5:30-10:30 a.m. Big country
breakfasts fit for the sea-going fisherman in the true tradition
of Destin. $3-12 538 Hwy 98, Harbor Docks restaurant, Destin, 837-2506
Hibiscus
Coffee & Guesthouse Cafe
Nestled amongst the trees, surrounded by herb and flower gardens
andÜserving vegetarian breakfasts from 7:30-11:30 a.m. with
comfortable rooms in the Old Florida laid back atmosphere. 2-10.
Rooms $115-260. 85 DeFuniak Street, Grayton Bch, 231-2733. www.hibiscusflorida.

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New
Orleans Creole Cookery     
The pick of some of New Orleans’s most famous restaurant dishes,
served in a pleasant Garden District atmosphere. BBQ shrimp, crawfish
bisque, roast duck, shrimp Creole, gumbo, and seafood sandwiches.
Wine and beer, $4-32. Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, 351-1885.
Review

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Barleys
Buffalo wings a specialty, plus burritos, Michigan dogs, sandwiches,
and appetizers. Happy hour til 9 pm daily. $2-7, 138 Hwy.
98SE, FWB, 244-5515
Camille’s
Sidewalk Cafe   3/4
Sandwiches of many kinds and colors are the star at this busy cafe.
An extensive menu offers hot and cold meat and vegetable wraps,
panini, salads, and soups, washed down with fruit smoothies. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner served. $4-8. 10406 Emerald Coast Parkway, (Silver
Sands Factory Stores) Sandestin, 650-2920. Review
Roberto’s
Pizzeria
Authentic Italian pizzeria serving homemade pies whole or by the
slice, specialty seafood pizzas, muffulettas, lasagna, and great
Italian salads plus beer and wine. Indoor/outdoor seating including
our peaceful lakeside dining. All day and evening deliveries resort
wide seven days a week. From small parties to large groups. Live
music available and specialty menus to make your party a memorable
experience. Contact Chris Ruyan, Event Coordinator, at (850) 218-2628
or call the restaurant at (850) 351-1998.
Whale’s
Tail Beach Bar & Grill
If you want to feel like you’re at a real beach bar,
this is the place; good food and drinks, plus superb bloody mary’s.
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. $4-15, 1373 Scenic Gulf Dr. Destin,
650-4377
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Bad
Ass Coffee Company
A gourmet coffee company specializing in Kona coffee, espresso,
cappuccino, and lattes. The deli features Boar’s Head products
and homemade muffins, breakfast sandwiches and desserts. The store
carries a unique line of merchandise and provides free wireless
Internet access. Open daily at 7 a.m. $1-6.50, 1708 Scenic Gulf
Drive (Old Highway 98) 269-3997
Camille’s
at Crystal Beach
A coffee and market shop, overlooking the gulf. Camille’s
offers a wide variety of coffee, breakfast, muffins, sandwiches,
salads, fresh fruit smoothies and a package store.Open daily. 2931
Scenic Hwy 98, Destin Hwy 98, 337-8860.
Hibiscus
Coffee & Guesthouse
Nestled among the trees, surrounded by herb and flower gardens and
serving vegetarian breakfasts from 7:30 to 11:30 a.m. with comfortable
rooms in the Old Florida laid back atmosphere. CafÈ $2-$9.
Rooms $120-$130. 85 DeFuniak Street, Grayton Beach, 231-2733. www.hibiscusflorida.com
Miss
Lucille’s Gossip Parlor
Get the scoop and a whole lot more! Enjoy coffee, espresso, breakfast,
lunch, fabulous desserts, and free internet (WiFi) service. Open
every day at 7:30 a.m. Located at the corner of 393 & 30A. Santa
Rosa Beach. 267-BLAB
Slick
Mick’s
This is a family owned deli, grill, and sports bar featuring authentic
Philly cheese steaks, brick oven pizza, deli and specialty sandwiches
and salads in a laid back family atmosphere. A great draft beer
selection too. $8-12, 19 N. Eglin Pkwy, FWB, 864 5577.

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Bistro
Bijoux     
The jewel still sparkles at Baytowne, serving a seasonal menu including
quail, venison, duck, steak, chicken, veal and seafood with spectacular
sauces and a variety of sides. Terrific bread, and desserts worth
planning for in advance. Nightly specials, full bar. $8-38. 9100
Baytowne Blvd., Village of Baytowne Wharf, Sandestin, (850) 622-0760.
Review
Bogey's    
Fine dining
in the beautifully maintained old Hotel DeFuniak. Fish, shellfish,
chicken, veal and beef prepared in both traditional and imaginative
new ways. Soft-shelled crab, prime rib, chicken piccata, scampi,
even fish and chips, in a soothing and elegant dining room. Lots
of dessert choices, full bar. $5-30. 400 U.S. 90 East, DeFuniak
Springs, (850) 951-2233. Review
Breeze
Bar and Grill   
Off to a flying start, Breeze Bar & Grill offers an array of
sandwiches, catch-of-the-day specials, steaks, shellfish, pasta,
wings and burgers. Noteworthy items include "oyster BLT,"
beer-can chicken, pork porterhouse, and a flatbread of the day.
Friendly service, daily specials, full bar, live music. $4-29. 36178
Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, (850) 424-6971. Review
Bud
& Alley’s     
This Seaside perennial just keeps getting better. Lunch and dinner
daily, with a varying menu offering grilled, roasted, and sautÈed
fish and shellfish, quail, chicken, pork, and plenty of interesting
accompaniments. Full bar, $4-34. 2236 CR30A East, Seaside, 231-5900.
Review
Cabana
Cafe    
Large, informal
and kid-friendly, Cabana Cafe offers a varied menu of snacks, pizzas,
grilled and cold sandwiches, burgers, and more sophisticated grownup
fare. Cuban sandwich, po’boys, steaks, fish tacos, and pasta
specialties. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served daily. Full
bar. $5-28. 112 Seascape Blvd., Miramar Beach, (850) 424-3574. Review
Callahan's
Restaurant and Deli    
A local
lunch and dinner favorite for years, Callahan’s offers a wide
selection of sandwiches, salads, steaks and chops. Favorites include
New York strip steak, prime rib and you-name-it deli sandwich classics.
Daily specials, wine, beer and cocktails. $4-19. 791 Harbor Blvd.,
Destin, (850) 837-6328.
Camellia
Grill   
Come early, stay late at this recently-opened dining spot on the
Destin Harbor. Friendly servers talk you through a menu offering
formidable omelettes, waffles, and hearty sandwiches, grilled before
your eyes and served over the counter in a bright diner atmosphere.
Burgers, roast beef sandwiches, BLTs, chili, ice cream desserts
and old-fashioned pies. $1-9. 2 Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 650-2907.
Review
Cafe
Thirty-A    1/3
Follow the crowd to this “beach chic” fine-dining restaurant
featuring an ever-changing menu of grilled & fire-roasted fresh
local seafood, organic meats & poultry, wood-oven pizzas &
hedonistic desserts. Award-winning wine list & famous martinis.
$8-38. Open 7 days. 3899 E. Scenic Hwy. 30A, Seagrove Beach. 231-2166.
Review
Courtyard
Wine & Cheese
A wine bar featuring low production wines by the glass, bottle or
for retail. The tasting room opens to a courtyard and an artisan
cheese shop featuring cheeses, cured meats, oils, vinegars, cheese
plates, and fondue. Tastings and live music regularly, call for
details. WiFi compatible. (850) 231-1219.
Fire
   
A warm place to eat in Grayton Beach, offering a seasonally varied
menu of fish, shellfish, meat and poultry served with imaginative
sides in a cozy, homelike setting. Pheasant, pork roulades, veal,
grouper, and short ribs are among the choices. Lunch and dinner,
wine and beer. $6-35, 55 Clayton Lane, Grayton Beach, 231-9020.
Review
Great Southern Cafe    
Coastal, Louisiana bayou and country cooking in the heart of Seaside,
served in style with elegant touches and in large portions. Robust
appetizers, main courses and sandwiches, with favorites like cheese
grits, grillades, po-boys, oysters Rockefeller, steaks, chicken,
burgers and pasta. They even have black-eyed peas and fried green
tomatoes. Daily specials, full bar. $5-28. 83 Central Square, Seaside,
(850) 231-7327. Review
La Botana
   
Stop by for a bite and sip on Scenic 30-A. La Botana offers wine,
beer and a selection of tapas-influenced “small plates,”
including salsa, ceviche, cheese plates, soups, enchiladas, grilled
quail and tamales. Wines are offered by the bottle and glass. Weekly
specials and events. $5-20. 4281 East Hwy. 30-A, Seagrove Beach,
(850) 231-0716. Review
Seacrest
Cafe    
Offering a varied selection of salads and hot and cold sandwiches,
featuring traditional deli meats, chicken, steak, and Gulf seafood.
Breakfast and lunch until March then serving dinner through September.
The menu includes a lengthy dessert list and wine and beer. $4-10,
10343 E. Hwy 30A, Seacrest Beach, 231-1363. Review
Solaris Dinner/Dance
Cruise    3/4
Drink, dine, and even dance on the water with an evening cruise
from Baytowne Marina. SunQuest Cruises entertainment yacht
Solaris offers fine ining and musical entertainment. Limited advance
reservation menu, wine and full bar, as well as special cruises.
$65 for dinner and cruise. SunQuest Cruises, Baytowne Marina, Sandestin.
650-2519. Review

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Big City American Bistro     
A bistro offering an extensive menu of both high toned and comfort
food such as meat loaf and mac and cheese. Other choices are rack
of lamb, grilled fish and steaks, and pizza. Polished service, and
swoon-inducing desserts. Wine and beer. $5-29, 171 SW Brooks Street,
FWB, 664-0664.
Bluewater
Bistro & Bar
Serving lunch M-F and dinner Tu-Sat. Salads, sandwiches, enchiladas,
steak, seafood, and pasta. Separate menus for lunch and dinner.
$5- 20, 14 NE Racetrack Rd, FWB, 863-2143
Cafe
Thirty-A    
Cafe Thirty-A has been here a while. Finding out why can be a delicious
experience. A nightly-changing menu offers steaks, chicken, pork,
lamb, and local seafood elegantly prepared with imaginative sauces
and sides, courteously served in a beautiful beach-house atmosphere.
Lobster bisque, stone crab claws, seasonal fish and shellfish, and
wood oven-baked pizzas. Full bar. $8-36. 3899 E. Scenic Highway
30-A, Seagrove Beach, (850) 231-2166.Review
Camilles
at Crystal Beach
  
Gulf Coast/New Orleans cooking meets the flavors of Japan in this
warm, cozy dining establishment with a Gulf view. Seafood rules
both on the regular menu and at the sushi bar. Full bar service
offered. $4-20, 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, 337-8860.
The
Melting Pot    
Fondue central, with cheese, meat, chicken, duck, and seafood fondues,
blended tableside, complete with diner participation. Choose traditional,
Caribbean, and do-it-yourself fondue-based meals. Save room for
the chocolate fondues. Dinner daily, full bar. $8-52 and up. 11394
U.S. 98 West, Destin, (850) 269-2227. Review
Picolo and
the Red Bar
Blackboard specials every day for lunch and dinner. Salads, burgers,
soup, fish of the day, baked eggplant, pasta, and manicotti. Crab
cakes on the weekends. $5-18, 70 Holt Ave, Grayton Bch, 231-1008
Santa Rosa
Golf and Beach Club    
Fine food, attentive service and a great view of the Gulf, all in
one place. Well-chosen club menu offers both land and sea based
food, simply and elegantly presented in a comfortable atmosphere.
Grilled fish, beef, pork, and pasta dishes. Daily specials and full
bar for lunch and dinner. $5-31, 4801 Hwy 30A, Santa Rosa Beach,
267-2305. Review
Seagrove
Village Market Café
Lunch and dinner served from 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. daily. Also
a full service grocery store featuring fresh cut steaks, salads,
beer and wine. A locals habit for 53 years. $4-16, 3004 Hwy
395 South, 231-5736.
Trader
Vic’s     
Get a fix of the tropics at Trader
Vic’s. Start off with one of the house’s specialty drinks,
ranging from Mai Tais to Potted Parrots. Follow with an array of
Polynesian, Chinese and Asian -inspired appetizers and entrees,
including crispy duck, Hawaiian pork chops, curries, or steaks,
seafood and chops prepared in a wood-fired oven. Desserts and after-dinner
coffee
drinks. Sunday brunch. $6-32. 4201 Two Trees Road (Palms of Destin),
Destin, (850) 351-0900.
Review
Vin’tij
    
For 10
years, Vin’tij has served some of the best-prepared fresh
fish around, along with pork, chicken, and beef, prepared with imaginative
sides and paired with a variety of wines. Fish of the day, snacks,
sushi on Friday and Saturday. Lunch and dinner daily, wine and beer.
$5 - 31. 10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin, 650-9820.
Review

Bay
Cafe     
Splendid French and French-inspired food served in a romantic atmosphere
indoors or outdoors just under the Brooks Bridge. Choose from seafood,
beef, chicken, duck, and some rarely seen French specialties. Terrific
bread. Wine by the glass or bottle. Reservations accepted. $4-28,
233 Alconese Avenue, FWB, 244-3550. Review
Café
Provence     
Cafe Provence. Delicious soups, bread and desserts made daily. Fish,
seafood, beef, lamb andduck all prepared from the freshest ingredients,served
in a stylish French country atmosphere. Wonderful wines and full
bar.Open for lunch and dinner Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9
p.m.Sunday brunch 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Reservations suggested. $5-45.
35 Mussett Bayou Road, Santa Rosa Beach. (850) 622-3022.
Review

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Caffe
Italia    1/3
Set in an 80-year-old house on the water, Caffe Italia offers comfort
and friendly service. Traditional Italian-style appetizers, pastas,
lasagna, pizzas, and house specialties, made with fresh herbs and
local fish. Wine, beer, and bar. $4-24.,189 Brooks Street, Fort
Walton Beach, 664-0035. Review
Carrabba’s
   
Enjoy well-prepared and generously portioned Italian classics and
specialties in a comfortable atmosphere friendly to adults and kids.
Lasagne, ravioli, veal marsala, house made sausage, wood-fired pizzas,
beef, chicken and seafood options, with nightly specials. Dinner
daily, lunch and dinner on Sunday and full bar service. $4-22. 10562
Emerald Coast Pkwy, Silver Sands Factory Stores, 837-1140. Review
Enzo's
  
Small and elegant, Enzo’s serves an ambitious menu of Italian
standards
and specialties, including pastas with chicken, seafood or veal
with an interesting selection of appetizers. Steaks, pizzas and
calzones of all kinds. Excellent desserts. Wine and beer. $5-21.
1598 CR-393, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-3003.
Fat
Clemenza’s   2/3
Pizza the way it should be, served piping hot from a brick oven,
with simple and flavorful toppings. Traditional Italian menu offers
bruschetta, pasta, calamari, ravioli, lasagna, and calzones. Don’t
pass up dessert. Beer and wine, daily specials. $4-22. 12273 U.S.
98, Holiday Plaza, Destin, 650-5980. Review
Graffiti
   
Mediterranean meets relaxed Florida coastal. Graffiti offers seafood,
steak, various pastas with a range of sauces, pizza, and walls covered
with local artwork. The crayons are still on the tables. Wine and
full bar service. $4-29, 707 Harbor Blvd. East, Destin, 654-2764.
Review
Graffiti,
Baytowne Wharf    
A
splash of color at the Village of Baytowne Wharf, Graffiti offers
a well-prepared, artfully presented array of pastas, fish, seafood,
chicken, beef and pork with wine and herb-based sauces. Try the
pasta bolognese or shellfish low country. Nightly specials and noteworthy
desserts. Wine, full bar. $5-29. 109 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne,
Destin, (850) 424-6650. Review
The
Magnolia Grill   1/3
Enjoy Italian favorites, or old-fashioned Florida-style seafood
in a warm, friendly, homelike atmosphere. Pasta, grilled, fried,
blackened or broiled seafood, giant steaks, and a lengthy, worthy
dessert list. Wine and beer. $5-24, 157 Brooks Street SE, Fort Walton
Beach, 302-0266.
Spicy
Noodle Italian Bistro
A family-run business serving traditional Italian cuisine in a warm,
friendly family atmosphere. We serve generous portions of quality
meat, seafood, pasta and pizza dishes at an affordable price. Our
bread, pizza dough and special dipping oil are made fresh daily.
Lunch and dinner are served from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Early
bird and happy hour pricing from 3 to 6 p.m. We offer nightly specials
and a children’s menu. Beer and wine are available. Dine in
or take out. $4-19. 13667 East U.S. 98 (one mile east of Rosemary
Beach), (850) 231-0955. www.spicy-noodle.com for complete menu and
pricing.
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| Barbecue | Breakfast
Cajun/Creole | Casual
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Mediterranian
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| Seafood
Steaks | Sushi | Southern
| Thai

La Paz
   
La Paz offers just about anything one might want from a Mexican/Southwestern
kitchen, including tamales, tacos, fajitas, burritos, enchiladas
and quesadillas, throwing in a thoughtfully-prepared list of grilled
local fish, shellfish and some imaginative spin-offs on classics.
Daily specials, full bar. $4-20. 950 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, (850)
837-2247. Review
Pepito’s
   1/2
An enormous menu, plenty of room, and a friendly staff make Pepito’s
a good bet for a Mexican snack or feast. Traditional and unusual
fare includes carnitas, enchiladas, fajitas, vegetarian dishes,
steaks and seafood specialties. $4-19. 757 Harbor Blvd, Destin,
650-7734. Review

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Ali
Baba Grill Cafe   2/3
Satisfy your Greek and Middle Eastern cravings at this Fort Walton
Beach lunch and dinner spot. Grilled lamb, beef, chicken and fish,
as well as traditional Middle Eastern specialties like hummus, tabbouleh
and baklava. Buffet available. $3-20, 550 Mary Esther Cut Off, FWB,
986-5555. Review
Bombay
Masala    
One-of-a-kind Indian dining, with assorted curries, rice dishes,
and savory breads. Chicken, lamb, shrimp and goat dishes, spiced
from mild to fiery, plus an extensive vegetarian menu. Exotic desserts
and beverages. Lunch and dinner. $2-15, 326 Eglin Pkwy, Fort Walton
Beach, 862-0978 Review

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Bangkok House    
Still going strong at the same FWB location, Bangkok House offers
an variety of Thai and other Asian-style dishes, including Thai
curries, soups, dinner salads, roast duck, fried rice and noodle
dishes, and plenty of seafood and vegetarian options. Weekly lunch
buffet, full bar. $4-22. 201 Ferry Avenue, Fort Walton Beach, (850)
243-6911.Review
Dynasty Chinese Cuisine
    
All your Chinese favorites, classically prepared with individuality
and served with style. Beef, chicken, pork and seafood, noodles
and family-style dishes. Beer and wine. $2 - 19. 12889 Emerald Coast
Pkwy, Miramar Plaza, Destin, 837-6675. Review
Lin's
Asian Cuisine    
Enjoy carefully prepared and artfully served Chinese and Southeast
Asian dishes in a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere. Chicken, beef,
pork, duck, fish and shellfish are cooked to suit most tastes, and
Lin's offers your favorites—General Tso's chicken, Mongolian
beef, pad thai, lo mein and kung pao, among many others. Beer and
wine. $2-15. 130 Scenic Gulf Dr. #5B, Miramar Beach, (850) 424-5888.
Review
Lotus
Thai Restaurant
Thai cuisine prepared by natives of Thailand. Hot bar offered as
a lunch special and full menu all dad including stir-frys, pad thai
and more. Open for lunch and dinner. 550 Mary Esther Blvd. (Longhorn
Plaza), $3-$15, 243-3744.
Osaka
   
Choose sushi, hibachi, or traditional dining. Osaka offers bites
or banquets of raw and cooked fish, seafood, tempura, steaks and
noodles, served in a multi-roomed, designer-decorated atmosphere.
Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $5 - 27 and up. 34745 Emerald
Coast Pkwy. Destin, 650-4688. Review
Osaka
Sushi Rocks    
It’s the little Sushi house on the Lagoon. Osaka Sushi Rocks
offers an extensive list of sushi, sashimi, and rolls, both classic
and regional specialties. Friendly, serene atmosphere. Tempura,
noodles and teriyaki favorites also available. Wine and beer. $4-50.
108 Cannery Lane, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351-1006. 
Sai-Kyo
   1/2
Whether you go Japanese, Vietnamese, or pay a visit to both, this
is the place. Sushi, rice dishes, and traditional soups (pho), meat
and seafood rice platters, teriyaki, and stir-fries. Beer, wine,
and sushi bar. $5-30. 14091 Emerald Coast Pkwy, (Emerald Coast Centre)
Destin, 650-5319. Review
Samurai
  2/3
Enjoy a variety of sushi and sashimi at Samurai’s bar. Or
go for a full meal of beef, chicken, seafood, and noodles simply
prepared and served with Japanese trimmings. Inside and outside
dining, lunch specials. Beer, wine. $3 - 30, 4424 Commons Drive
East, Destin, 269-0185. Review
Sushi
Siam    1/2
East meets West and everyone wins at this attractive restaurant
with an elegant atmosphere with reasonable prices. A full range
of sushi, Japanese, Thai and a touch of European fare. Fish, shellfish,
duck, beef, noodle and curry dishes, with full bar and sushi bar.
$4-25. 4236 Legendary Drive, Destin Commons, 650-5861.Review

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Mellow
Mushroom Pizza Bakery    
Widely, wildly assorted menu of stone baked pizzas, hoagies, calzones,
salads, and specialty items. Pizzas traditional and exotic include
pesto, jerk chicken, gourmet white, and the Magical Mystery Tour.
Colorful psychedelic dÈcor and friendly service. $4-25. 960
Hwy 98E, Sunsations Plaza, Destin, 650-6420.
Roberto’s
Pizzeria
Authentic Italian pizzeria serving homemade pies whole or by the
slice, specialty seafood pizzas, muffulettas, lasagna, and great
Italian salads plus beer and wine. Indoor/outdoor seating including
our peaceful lakeside dining. All day and evening deliveries resort
wide seven days a week. From small parties to large groups. Live
music available and specialty menus to make your party a memorable
experience. Contact Chris Ruyan, Event Coordinator, at (850) 218-2628
or call the restaurant at (850) 351-1998.
Spicy
Noodle Italian Bistro
A family-run business serving traditional Italian cuisine in a warm,
friendly family atmosphere. We serve generous portions of quality
meat, seafood, pasta and pizza dishes at an affordable price. Our
bread, pizza dough and special dipping oil are made fresh daily.
Lunch and dinner are served from 11:00 a.m. until 9:30 p.m. Early
bird and happy hour pricing from 3 to 6 p.m. We offer nightly specials
and a children’s menu. Beer and wine are available. Dine in
or take out. $4-19. 13667 East U.S. 98 (one mile east of Rosemary
Beach), (850) 231-0955. www.spicy-noodle.com for complete menu and
pricing.

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AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar
Seafood plus atmosphere overlooking the harbor. Oyster happy hour
every day,1/2 off sunset dinner entrees inside the restaurant from
4 - 6:30 PM. Live bands, dancing, late hours and 1/2 off appetizers
from 4-7 p.m. at Club Bimini Sunset Central. $8-18, 116 Hwy 98E
Destin, 837-1913.
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J’s   
Casual dining on the Destin
harbor, with refined, thoughtfully-executed food.
Raw oysters, sushi rolls, fish tacos, sandwiches,
and daily specials of grilled, steamed and blackened fish and seafood,
plus pasta, beef and
chicken. Friendly, attentive service. $6-30. 194
Harbor Blvd., Destin, (850) 269-2222. Review
Boathouse
Oyster Bar
Open daily at 11 a.m. until ? with entertainment seven days a week.
Award-winning gumbo, oysters and the coldest beer in town. On the
Destin Harbor _ mile east of the Destin Bridge, 288 U.S. 98 E. $2.50-$18.95.
(850) 837-3645.
Capt.
Dave’s on the Gulf    3/4
A tradition since 1977, Capt. Dave’s is a go-to place for
the kind of seafood that made this area famous. A time-tested selection
of fried, grilled, and broiled fish, shellfish, steaks and chicken,
with house and seasonal specialties. Full bar. $5-25. 3796 Scenic
Hwy 98, Destin, 837-2627. Review
Capt.’s
Table Fish House Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Serves fresh local seafood. “We catch our fresh fish off our
two commercial boats.” Grouper, trigger, amberjack, red fish.
Full bar. 1110 St. Andrews, Panama City, (850) 767-9933.
Crab
Trap (2 locations)    
Getting seafood to the people is what it’s all about at Crab
Trap. Huge space and plenty of tables, efficient staff, and a menu
full of crab, shrimp, fish and shellfish prepared in old and new-fashioned
ways. Full bar, $5-40. 3500 Scenic Hwy 98E, Destin, 654-2722 and
1430 Hwy 98W, Okaloosa Island Boardwalk, 301-0959. Review
Elmos
Grill
Family seafood house, also serving burgers and more. $7-20, Hwy
30A, Santa Rosa Bch, 267-2299
Fishermans
Wharf    
Casual seafood dining, plain or fancy, overlooking the Destin fishing
docks. Grilled, fried or blackened local fish and seafood, house
specialties like East Pass grouper, mixed platters, and starters
like ‘gator wings and fried green tomatoes. Lunch and dinner
daily, full bar. $4- 23. 210-D U.S. 98, Destin, (850) 654-4766.
Review
Giuseppi’s
Wharf    
Feast on the bay and on the sunset, at this newly renovated Niceville
favorite. Gulf, Italian and Louisiana-style seafood, steaks, and
pasta specialties served in a family-friendly atmosphere with a
great view of the water. Lunch and dinner daily, full bar. $4- 16.
821 Bayshore Drive, Niceville, (850) 678-4229. Review
Hammerheads
Bar & Grille
Party to live music and sunsets on the open deck overlooking the
bay. Featuring chargrilled oysters on the half shell, steamed seafood
buckets, grilled sandwiches and a large selection of specialty cocktails.
$9-25, Village of Baytowne Wharf, 351-1997.
Harbor
Docks
Overlooking the Destin Harbor featuring original atmosphere and
great seafood from our own seafood market, sushi and hibachi. Live
entertainment on the deck. $4-25, 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837-2506.
Louisiana
Lagniappe     
Like the name says, prepare for something extra at Lagniappe, with
Louisiana Creole seafood specialties from the Gulf, enriched with
opulent sauces and toppings. Grilled, blackened, fried or baked
grouper, shrimp, crab, swordfish, beef and chicken served in generous
portions, with a great view thrown in. Sunday brunch, full bar.
$6-33. 775 Gulf Shore Drive, Destin, (850) 837-0881.
Review
The
Love Shack   
Stay away fools, 'cause food rules at the Love Shack. An outdoor
pool and walls full of painted fish make a family and kid-friendly
atmosphere. A varied menu features local seafood, steaks, chicken,
ribs, and pasta dishes, with Southwest and Caribbean-style preparation.
Jerk chicken, fish tacos, fried pickles and seafood baskets available,
and more. Full bar. $4-22. 306 Bald Eagle Drive, Santa Rosa Beach,
(850) 267-0399. Review
Nick’s
   
Going strong at 40-plus, Nick’s is a local tradition for the
best of the Gulf’s fish and shellfish. Fish, shrimp, oysters,
scallops, and crab served grilled, steamed, or fried in a casual
family atmosphere. Daily specials and raw oysters in season. Serving
beer and wine. $4-26, 7585 Hwy 20, Basin Bayou, Freeport, 835-2222.
Review
Old Bay Steamer
-    1/3
Wide variety of fresh steamed seafood served in every imaginable
combination. Choose from crab, shrimp, lobster, oysters, clams,
mussels, and fresh catch of the day. Pasta and steak/seafood pairings
also offered.Friendly, efficient service. Open daily for dinner,
with full bar. $4 27, 102 Santa Rosa Blvd., Okaloosa Island,
664-2795.
Review
Old
Florida Fish House    1/3
A great big ole place deep in summer tourist country, offering an
attentive staff and seafood served deep-fried, grilled with fancy
sauces or even uncooked at the sushi bar. Plenty of choices of fresh
fish, shellfish, and beef. Daily specials, full bar, live music.
$4-29. 5235 E Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, 534-3045.
Original
Waterfront Crab Shack   1/3
A taste of the good old days in one of the oldest waterfront seafood
houses in the area. A menu crowded with fresh local seafood served
fried, grilled, or steamed in every combination. Soups, salads,
steaks, and sandwiches too. Full bar service with open patio/deck.
Arrive by car or boat. $5-25, 104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, FWB, 664-0345.
Review
Poppys
Seafood Factory     
Fine dining offering local and regional fish and shellfish boiled,
steamed, grilled, broiled, blackened, fried, or in sauce with pasta.
Steaks, chicken and pork are also offered, all with a coastal/Caribbean
flavor and featuring an open air bar overlooking the bay. Open for
lunch and dinner daily, with full bar service. $5-50, Village of
Baytowne Wharf, Destin, 351-1996. Review
Shades
at the Loop    
Good selection of local seafood and land fare, simply prepared,
served with efficiency and a smile. Grilled, fried, and blackened
fish and chicken, sandwiches and salads. Pork chops, steak, even
wings and pizza. Open late, with full bar, wide choice of draft
and bottled beers. $5-24, 10952 Hwy 30A, Inlet Beach, 231-9410.
Review
Staffs
Seafood Restaurant
Excellent service is a hallmark of one of the areas oldest
dining establishments. Open only for dinner. $14-25, 24 Miracle
Strip Pkwy SE, 243-3482.
Steamboat
Bar & Grill
Menu features etouffee, seafood, steaks, pasta, sandwiches,
raw bar and Asian food. Open daily for lunch and dinner. $5-22.
Live music and happy hour, 3-7 p.m. daily. Daily specials and full
bar service. Inside and outside dining with covered patio. 4943
U.S. 98 West, Suite #1, Santa Rosa Beach, (850) 267-1522.
Stinky’s
Fish Camp    2/3
Seafood is king at this informal Santa Rosa Beach eatery. Oysters
“all ways,” crawfish pie, catfish or frog legs meuniere,
and gumbo are just a few of the Louisiana-inspired dishes. Service
is friendly and attentive. Open daily, 11 a.m. to midnight. Full
bar. $7-32. 5960 Scenic Highway 30-A. (850) 267-3053.
Review
Zampieri’s
Harbor Grille     
Glittering on the water, Harbor Grille offers superb fish, seafood,
beef, and chicken, prepared with style and served attentively. Loin
of swordfish with shrimp gravy, free range chicken with mushroom
cabbage rolls, steaks, and a wider-than-usual array of desserts
and daily specials. Full bar and live music too. $6-32. 320 Hwy
98E, Destin, 650-3900.
Review

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Boars
Head Restaurant & Tavern
   
Since 1978, a good reason to drive to Panama City Beach. Beef, seafood,
pork, chicken, and game foods simply prepared, with an emphasis
on grilling. Regular house specialties, nightly specials and live
entertainment Wed-Sat. Full bar service. $3.50 - $27. Review
Fleming's
Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
A n ongoing celebration of exceptional food and wine. Enjoy the
finest aged prime beef and 100 wines by the glass in a lively, stylish
atmosphere. Fleming’s is where evenings out become memorable
times. 600 Grand Boulevard Suite M105 Sandestin, Florida 32550 850-269-0830
Pandora's
    
The Emerald Coast’s oldest family-owned steakhouse specializing
in only the finest choice USDA beef charbroiled over an open oak
fire and the freshest local seafood. Prime rib special Wednesday
and Sunday, only $14.95. Music with Greg Pendleton Wednesday, Friday
and Saturday. Tuesday is Jazz Night with Sean Dietrich and Jim Ates.
Happy Hour Tuesday-Friday, 5-7 p.m. Open 5 p.m.; call for reservations.
Closed Mondays. 1226 Santa Rosa Blvd., Okaloosa Island, (850) 244-8669.Review
Seagars
The area’s first AAA 4-Diamond restaurant specializing in
the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available. Private dining
facilities and wine room with more than 800 labels. Features tableside
preparations and live piano nightly. Reservations recommended. 622-1500.
$10-50. 4000 Sandestin Blvd., at the Hilton Sandestin. www.SeagarsDestin.com
Zampieri’s
Harbor Grille     
Glittering on the water, Harbor Grille offers superb fish, seafood,
beef, and chicken, prepared with style and served attentively. Loin
of swordfish with shrimp gravy, free range chicken with mushroom
cabbage rolls, steaks, and a wider-than-usual array of desserts
and daily specials. Full bar and live music too. $6-32. 320 Hwy
98E, Destin, 650-3900.
Review
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Camilles
at Crystal Beach
$5-10, 2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Crystal Beach, 337-8860.
Osaka Japanese
Steakhouse and Sushi Bar
34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, 650-4688.
Review
Harbor Docks
$3-12, 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837-2506.
Old Florida Fish House, $4-29, 5235 E Hwy 30A, Seagrove Beach, 534-3045.
SaiKyo
   1/2
$5-30, 14091 Emerald Coast Pkwy (Emerald Coast Centre), 650-5319.
Review
Taisho
Seafood & Steaks    
11610 Emerald Coast Pkwy, 650-2996.
Review

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Harbor Docks
Serving lunch daily from 11-4 p.m. offering fresh veggie plates,
Thai food, shrimp, fish sandwiches and plates, and daily specials.
$3-12 538 Hwy 98, Destin, 837-2506
Marys Kitchen
Home cooking specializing in fried chicken
and meat loaf, like Mom used to make.
$2-10, 575D N. Beal Pkwy, FWB, 863-1141

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Thai Delights
    
Located in the heart of Destin, Thai Delights offers exemplary Thai
cuisine, using fresh local seafood and plenty of flavorful Thai
herbs and seasoning. Choose from stir-fries, curries, noodles, spicy
soups and salads. Beer and wine are available. $4-25, 205 Mountain
Drive, Destin, 650-3945. Review
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