Dining
Welcome to the dining section of our Emerald Coast guide, where we invite you to indulge in the rich flavors and diverse culinary offerings of Florida’s Gulf Coast. Whether you're here for a quick bite after a day at the beach or looking for an unforgettable fine dining experience, we've got you covered.
Destin
FWB/Okaloosa Island
Local Market
LOCAL FAVORITE | DESTIN
A must visit rustic cafe serving breakfast and lunch til 3pm. Daily specials, smoothies, coffee, beer, local honey, jams, and pinball!
G.I. Jade
LOCAL FAVORITE | FWB
Covered Tiki Bar with happy hour, bay-view, and live entertainment. Basket Style food and Wing Wednesday!
$10-$20 per person
$10-$20 per person
Louisiana Lagniappe
UPSCALE | DESTIN
Upscale Cajun Style Seafood with a harbor view. Great place to dress up and have an amazing meal!
$40-$60 per person
McGuire's Irish Pub
MUST VISIT | DESTIN
Destin's most iconic restaurant for good reason! Large portions, great deals, cocktails, live entertainment, and a huge menu.
McGuire's is great for grabbing a drink or a full meal! Try the Irish Wake (alcoholic bev)!
Beachview
BEACH BAR | OKALOOSA ISLAND
Conveniently located at beach access 7. Happy hour, beach-view, breakfast.
$10-$30 per person
Pallet Bar and Grill
LOCAL FAVORITE | FWB
BBQ Sports bar with a wide selection of beer on tap. Great food and live music on weekends with other entertainment throughout the week.
$20-$30 per person
$20-$40 per person
The Back Porch
BEACHFRONT | DESTIN
Grilled Seafood with chairs in the sand. No need to leave the beach for this restaurant, enjoy some Grouper during happy hour while sitting on the porch or in the sand!
AJ's on the Bayou
CASUAL SEAFOOD | FWB
"The Locals' AJ's". A casual restaurant with a menu for everyone. Events nightly.
$20-$30 per person
$40-$60 per person
Surf Hut
CASUAL OCEAN VIEW | MIRAMAR
Casual Dining on the Beaches of Miramar
$20-$30 per person
Boshamps
CASUAL | DESTIN
Casual dining in Destin Harbor. Southern style seafood, oysters, and 2 full bars
$30-$50 per person
Burrito Del Sol
QUICK | Destin + FWB
Quick and easy Baja style Mexican food with a bar
$10-$20 per person
Fubar Pizza Bar
CASUAL PIZZA + BAR
OKALOOSA ISLAND
Casual dining, features a large menu, pizza, cocktails, and billiards. Lively at night
$20-$30 per person
Stewby's Seafood Shanty
Casual Basket style seafood. Conveniently located on Okaloosa Island. Great for lunch or a quick dinner
BASKET STYLE FOOD | OKALOOSA ISLAND
$10-$20 per person
Dewey Destin's
CASUAL | DESTIN
2 Locations in Destin! Located on the harbor and bayside overlooking Crab Island. This Casual Seafood restaurant is a great lunch spot!
$20-$30 per person
Pompano Joe's
BEACHFRONT | MIRAMAR
Pompano Joe's is a local favorite. A full restaurant inside with a bar on the beach, this is not only a great place to eat and drink but will make for a great beach day!
Asiago's Skillet
BREAKFAST | OKALOOSA ISLAND
Casual hearty American breakfast, Conveniently located on Okaloosa Island
$10-$20 per person
$40-$70 per person
The Rooftop Bar
ROOFTOP LOUNGE | DESTIN
Rooftop lounge with the best view in town. Located at the Henderson, this restaurant has great cocktails and live music wed, thurs, and fri. Great sunset spot!
Robinson's Cruise Thru
QUICK | FWB
Drive-thru tacos and cheap draft beer! Quick and easy snack before or after the beach.
$30-$50 per person
$10-$20 per person
Bitterroot
UPSCALE | DESTIN
Bitterroot is a fine-dining restaurant with wine, cocktails, and gourmet meals. Great spot for date night
Parlor Donuts
COFFEE + DONUTS | FWB
The best donuts in Fort Walton Beach. Baked and served in-house, a variety of flavors and keto-friendly options
$50-$100 per person
$10-$20 per person
Camille's at Crystal Beach
| DESTIN
Offers a unique dining experience with a casual cafe downstairs and a more sophisticated restaurant upstairs. The cafe serves light bites, coffee, and refreshing drinks - perfect for a walk to and from the beach!
$40-$60 per person
Beignets and Brew
COFFEE | DESTIN
New Orleans style beignets!
$5-$10 per person
The Gulf
BAYVIEW DINING | OKALOOSA ISLAND
Bayside restaurant with outdoor bar, beach volleyball, patio with plenty of outdoor seating.
$20-$30 per person
MAAS Coffee
COFFEE | FWB
Casual coffee with a variety of flavors and outdoor seating. Located on Miracle Strip
$10-$20 per person
East Pass Coffee Co.
COFFEE | DESTIN
Coffee shop serving breakfast and lunch as well as beer and wine. Best acai bowls in town!
$10-$20 per person
Pascalli's Kitchen
LOCAL FAVORITE | MIRAMAR
Pascalli's is a pizza and sandwich shop in Miramar. They also have amazing breakfast sandwiches and great service!
$10-$20 per person
2 Birds Cafe
BREAKFAST | MIRAMAR
2 Birds Cafe is an upscale coffee shop in Miramar with coffee, breakfast, and a bar!
$20-$30 per person
Capriccio Cafe
LOCAL FAVORITE | DESTIN
Cozy spot with a inviting atmosphere. Serving imported Italian coffee, breakfast and crepes!