Restaurants within walking distance
The condo sits on a long stretch of beach with other condo buildings, hotels, etc. There are some restaurants at the end of the street (Stewbies Seafood Shanty, Waffle House, Old Bay Steamers, AJs Oyster Shanty, and High Tide (seafood), FUBAR Pizza Bar (great pizza), Asiagos (great for breakfast), but they are a little over a mile walk from the condo. If you turn the corner and walk another half mile you’ll find more options: Anglers Beachside Grill, Crab Trap, Floyd’s Shrimp House, Rockin’ Tacos, and Black Pearl Island Grill. Fudpuckers is a little further on and a fun place for families with children.
Our recommendations
Stewby’s Seafood Shanty is our favorite! Originally a small take out and drive thru seafood restaurant in Fort Walton Beach there is now a new location right down the street from our building on Okaloosa Island. All of their seafood is fresh and locally bought. The fish comes straight of the boats in Destin. Their sauces and sides are all made from scratch. Their hush puppies are the best!
TWO Locations!
On Okaloosa Island:
235 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 374-3765
427 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
(850) 586-7001
http://stewbys.com
Burrito del Sol
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 226-8016
http://www.burritodelsol.com/
Chill, colorful hangout turning out handmade, Baja-style Mexican fare along with craft beer.
The Boardroom Pub and Grub
158 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 200-4741
http://www.boardroompub.com/
Creative bar bites, wine & many craft beers on tap in a relaxed atmosphere with a surf theme.
Classic Italian and Wood Fired Pizza
99 Eglin Parkway NE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
850 243-0707
http://www.clemenzasatuptown.com
114 Amberjack Dr, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 796-1451
http://helenbackcafe.com/locations/okaloosa-island/
Old Bay Steamer
102 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-6158
850-664-2795
http://www.oldbaysteamerfwb.com
Great Places to Eat in Destin
TripAdvisor’s Best Restaurants in Destin
Our recommendations
The Aegean Greek Restaurant in Miramar Beach is known as one of the best breakfast spots in the Destin area!
11225 US-98, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
(850) 460-2728
http://www.aegeanfl.com/p/miramar-beach-location.html
Another Broken Egg Café – They have the best beignets in town! Great for breakfast and lunch (closed for dinner).
979 US-98E Suite F, Destin FL
850-650-0499
http://www.anotherbrokenegg.com
The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House is one of our favorites! It’s a great place for families and friends to get together and enjoy great seafood and one of the best views in Destin.
1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
850-837-2022
http://www.theback-porch.com/#home
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House , located on the beautiful Destin harbor, will spoil you with spectacular sunsets, sensational “Gulf to Table Southern Cuisine”, and family-friendly service all in a fun, relaxed casual atmosphere.
414 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
(850) 424-7406
http://www.boshamps.com/
The Beachwalk Café at Henderson Park Inn is considered the finest restaurant in Destin (no children under 13 yrs allowed). They can also do private dining on the beach for you.
2700 Scenic Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541
850-650-7100
http://beachwalkhendersonpark.com/
Callahan’s Restaurant & Deli is a great local family restaurant where everything is made from scratch. If you go, you must try the stuffed pepper soup! They also feature terrific cakes and other desserts – the key lime cake is wonderful! You can call for daily soups and specials or find them on Facebook.
791 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
850-837-6328
http://www.callahansdestin.com/
Camille’s – This is a great, local restaurant located at the end of Hutchinson & Scenic Gulf Drive. Upstairs is only open for dinner, but their beach bar/coffee shop downstairs is open from 7:00am-10:00pm. They have great fresh seafood and sushi. The menu changes daily.
2931 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
850-337-8860
http://camillesatcrystalbeach.com
Chef Jekyll – If you want to celebrate a special occasion, or would just rather spend an evening in and don’t want to cook, you might want to contact Chef Jekyll. His services include private dinners for 2-20 guests, cooking demonstrations and even full vacation meal services. Several of our guests have recommended him.
850-200-7766
http://www.chefjekyll.com
Cuvee Bistro – This place is a must visit for happy hour! They have ½ priced bar foods and amazing drink specials. Everything on the bar menu is awesome! Our favorites include their flatbread pizzas, sliders and Caesar salad.
36120 Emerald Coast Parkway (Highway 98),
850-650-8900
http://www.cuveebistrodestin.com/
Dewey Destin Seafood is one of the oldest restaurants in the Destin area. We highly recommend the original location on the bay. They are known for their stuffed shrimp, the fresh catch, and the smoked tuna dip is great!
9 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541
850-837-7575
http://www.destinseafood.com/CrabIsland/
The Donut Hole is a Destin landmark for breakfast or lunch. You must be sure to eat at least once at this iconic restaurant! They have an a-maz-ing bakery, make all of their key lime pies from scratch and of course, the donuts are to die for! Visit the original location at 635 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541.
850-837-8824
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Donut-Hole-Bakery-Cafe/108523599210974
Harbor Docks – Good seafood, good prices, great outdoor waterfront deck!
538 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
850-837-2506
http://www.harbordocks.com
O’Quigley’s Seafood Steamer & Oyster Sports Bar – They have a wide selection of local and imported draught beers and an incredible menu selection from blackened grouper, to wings to hand cut ribeye steaks. It’s one of our favorite local places to dine and hang out. They have 64 TVs, so it’s a great place to meet your friends to watch a game. You’ll want to check their website for great dinner specials! They are located on the south side of Emerald Coast Parkway (Hwy 98), across from Bass Pro Shop.
34940 Emerald Coast Parkway, #101, Destin, FL 32541
850-837-1015
http://www.oquigleysseafoodsteamer.com/
Pompano Joe’s Seafood House – It’s known for the best beachfront dining atmosphere in Destin. They also have the best pina coladas in town and all of their food is pretty good. It’s one of the few restaurants in Destin that is directly on the water. It gets super-crowded for dinner in the summer (sometimes a 2-3 hour wait) so lunch or an early dinner are good options.
2237 Scenic Gulf Drive, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
850-837-2224
http://pompano-joes.com/destin/index.php
Tuscany Italian Bistro – If you’re in the mood for Italian, Tuscany is awesome! It’s very authentic fresh Italian. We highly recommend the veal parmesan; they make it the authentic Italian way over a bed of pasta covered with fresh tomatoes. Also if you are looking for a good place for dessert and coffee, they have wonderful desserts.
36178 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
850-650-2451
http://tuscanybistrodestin.com