The best restaurants in Destin

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The Pancakery of Destin

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Need a tasty reset this week? The Pancakery of Destin keeps it simple and stacked with gourmet pancakes, crepes, Belgian waffles, and the…

960 US-98 Ste 104 · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Need a tasty reset this week? The Pancakery of Destin keeps it simple and stacked with gourmet pancakes, crepes, Belgian waffles, and the kind of omelettes that ruin you for the rest, plus over-stuffed baked potatoes, solid burgers and sandwiches, and brunchy pours like mimosas and margaritas.”

Burritacos

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Whether you’re running errands or dodging beach traffic, Burritacos hits the spot with chilaquiles rojo, steak quesadilla, carnitas tacos,…

4618 Opa-Locka Ln · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Whether you’re running errands or dodging beach traffic, Burritacos hits the spot with chilaquiles rojo, steak quesadilla, carnitas tacos, pollo asado, and comforting menudo. Quick, flavorful, and unapologetically satisfying, it’s the kind of local go-to you’ll keep coming back to.”

From the Destin newsletter, August 6, 2026

The Craft Bar

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Set your week on cruise control with The Craft Bar, where the tap list stays front and center and crowlers go home with you. Hit Sunday…

541 US-98 · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Set your week on cruise control with The Craft Bar, where the tap list stays front and center and crowlers go home with you. Hit Sunday brunch with friends or slide into burger night midweek, then call it a win and pretend you planned it all along.”

From the Destin newsletter, August 7, 2026

UME Sushi

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Whether your week needs a reset or your usual roll is getting old, Ume Sushi is here to bring unsurpassed sushi and sashimi to the…

16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy Unit 108 · ✓ checked Jul 31

“Whether your week needs a reset or your usual roll is getting old, Ume Sushi is here to bring unsurpassed sushi and sashimi to the Panhandle. Expect carefully prepared sushi and sashimi that make even a Tuesday feel celebratory, a solid upgrade for your regular rotation if you’re local and picky in the best way.”

From the Destin newsletter, August 4, 2026

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Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar

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Family-run establishment offering sushi & teppanyaki plus sake, wraps & bento boxes.

34745 Emerald Coast Pkwy

“Family-run establishment offering sushi & teppanyaki plus sake, wraps & bento boxes.”

Jackacuda's Seafood & Sushi

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Easygoing eatery with sushi, Southern- & Asian-inspired seafood dishes, cocktails & marina views.

36120 Emerald Coast Pkwy

“Easygoing eatery with sushi, Southern- & Asian-inspired seafood dishes, cocktails & marina views.”

Pepper’s Mexican Grill and Cantina

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Casual eatery with familiar Mexican dishes, including seafood & vegetarian options, plus a full bar.

14073 Emerald Coast Pkwy

“Casual eatery with familiar Mexican dishes, including seafood & vegetarian options, plus a full bar.”

Miller's Ale House

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Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.

34906 Emerald Coast Pkwy

“Casual sports-pub chain with basics from bar snacks to steaks & a large selection of tap beers.”

Bistrology Breakfast Brunch & Dinner

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Restaurant featuring pancakes, waffles and eggs, plus coffees and mimosas.

10004 US-98 (Miramar Beach)

“Restaurant featuring pancakes, waffles and eggs, plus coffees and mimosas.”

Domo Izakaya

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Izakaya specializing in sushi, ramen and other Japanese eats.

753 Harbor Blvd

“Izakaya specializing in sushi, ramen and other Japanese eats.”

Azul Mexican Fusion

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Lively, harborfront eatery featuring Mexican faves (tacos, quesadillas), kebabs, and more.

2 Harbor Blvd

“Lively, harborfront eatery featuring Mexican faves (tacos, quesadillas), kebabs, and more.”

The Village Door Restaurant & Entertainment

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2-floor hangout with a dance floor & live music, plus a dockside bar serving seafood & BBQ dishes.

136 Fisherman's Cove

“2-floor hangout with a dance floor & live music, plus a dockside bar serving seafood & BBQ dishes.”

Another Broken Egg Cafe

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Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

4289 Legendary Dr j118

“Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.”

Wingstop

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Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.

16055 Emerald Coast Pkwy Ste 111

“Casual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.”

Buh's BBQ II

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Laid-back spot for Texas-style barbecue mains like brisket and ribs, plus sides, family-size portions, and housemade sauces.

9532 Navarre Pkwy (Navarre)

“Laid-back spot for Texas-style barbecue mains like brisket and ribs, plus sides, family-size portions, and housemade sauces.”

Merlins Pizza

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Local counter-serve pizzeria turning out customized & specialty pies plus pastas & more.

1251 Airport Rd

“Local counter-serve pizzeria turning out customized & specialty pies plus pastas & more.”

Harbor Docks

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Hopping waterfront hangout with deck seating featuring fried fish & seafood specialties plus sushi.

538 Harbor Blvd

“Hopping waterfront hangout with deck seating featuring fried fish & seafood specialties plus sushi.”

Tuscany Italian Bistro

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Romantic venue serving classic Italian eats in an upscale, muraled setting with an outdoor patio.

9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy W #20 (Miramar Beach)

“Romantic venue serving classic Italian eats in an upscale, muraled setting with an outdoor patio.”

The Local Market

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Rustic cafe with a chalkboard menu of American comfort foods plus smoothies, juices, coffee & beer.

950 Gulf Shore Dr

“Rustic cafe with a chalkboard menu of American comfort foods plus smoothies, juices, coffee & beer.”

FATBOYS - Destin FL

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Relaxed spot dishing up hearty burgers & fries, plus Philly cheesesteaks, wings & fried pickles.

104 Harbor Blvd

“Relaxed spot dishing up hearty burgers & fries, plus Philly cheesesteaks, wings & fried pickles.”

SUSHIMOTO

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Casual eatery with a sushi bar offering up creative rolls, plus other Japanese fare.

12889 US-98 #103B (Miramar Beach)

“Casual eatery with a sushi bar offering up creative rolls, plus other Japanese fare.”

Thai Ladda Noodle Bar

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Cozy and casual restaurant serving authentic Thai specialties, including vegetarian options.

326 Eglin Pkwy NE (Fort Walton Beach)

“Cozy and casual restaurant serving authentic Thai specialties, including vegetarian options.”

Beach Walk Cafe

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Henderson Park Inn's upscale American restaurant features a romantic coastal setting with a deck.

2700 Scenic Hwy 98

“Henderson Park Inn's upscale American restaurant features a romantic coastal setting with a deck.”

Pizza Hut

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Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.

1012 US-98 Ste 101

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

Big Bad Breakfast - Destin

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Creative Southern breakfast and lunch fare, including custom-cured meats and buttermilk biscuits, in a casual atmosphere.

10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Suite 169 (Miramar Beach)

“Creative Southern breakfast and lunch fare, including custom-cured meats and buttermilk biscuits, in a casual atmosphere.”

Farm & Fire

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Casual eatery serving a seasonal menu of grilled meats and seafood alongside wood-fired pizzas, sushi and small plates, plus beers, wine…

24200 US-331 (Santa Rosa Beach)

“Casual eatery serving a seasonal menu of grilled meats and seafood alongside wood-fired pizzas, sushi and small plates, plus beers, wine and cocktails.”

The Back Porch

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Grilled seafood stars at this joint with a long porch, beach chairs on the sand & gulf views.

1740 Scenic Hwy 98

“Grilled seafood stars at this joint with a long porch, beach chairs on the sand & gulf views.”

Chick-fil-A

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Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.

743 Beal Pkwy NW (Fort Walton Beach)

“Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.”

Cafe Destin

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Casual eatery for waffles, southern fare and burritos alongside hot beverages, smoothies and beer.

985 US-98 E

“Casual eatery for waffles, southern fare and burritos alongside hot beverages, smoothies and beer.”

The Edge Seafood Restaurant & SkyBar

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Relaxed harborfront eatery serving locally sourced seafood dishes, burgers and tacos alongside a full bar and live music.

302 Harbor Blvd

“Relaxed harborfront eatery serving locally sourced seafood dishes, burgers and tacos alongside a full bar and live music.”

Bric à Brac

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Upbeat restaurant & bar with an eclectic American menu, live bands nightly, a dance floor & a patio.

824 Gulf Shore Dr

“Upbeat restaurant & bar with an eclectic American menu, live bands nightly, a dance floor & a patio.”

Ruby Slipper

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Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.

34902 Emerald Coast Pkwy

“Cheery cafe serving signature omelets, Southern brunch fare & cocktails in a relaxed atmosphere.”

Louisiana Lagniappe

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Upscale waterfront venue serving Louisiana-style seafood amid tropical decor & harbor views.

775 Gulf Shore Dr

“Upscale waterfront venue serving Louisiana-style seafood amid tropical decor & harbor views.”

Outcast Sushi

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Trendy restaurant featuring sushi rolls plus some fried specialties, as well as beer and sake.

10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy W Ste 404 (Miramar Beach)

“Trendy restaurant featuring sushi rolls plus some fried specialties, as well as beer and sake.”

Margaritaville - Destin

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Classic comfort food & cocktails doled out in a relaxed harborfront restaurant with nautical decor.

76 Harbor Blvd

“Classic comfort food & cocktails doled out in a relaxed harborfront restaurant with nautical decor.”

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill

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Huge waterfront site offering multiple dining rooms, games & attractions including live gators.

20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy

“Huge waterfront site offering multiple dining rooms, games & attractions including live gators.”

Whataburger

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Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.

101 Harbor Blvd

“Circa-1950 fast-food chain for counter-serve burgers, some stacked with multiple patties.”

Buffalo Jack's Legendary Wings & Pizza

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Sports bar & restaurant supplying chicken wings & sauces, hand-tossed pies & happy hour specials.

11275 Emerald Coast Pkwy W (Miramar Beach)

“Sports bar & restaurant supplying chicken wings & sauces, hand-tossed pies & happy hour specials.”

Moe's Original BBQ

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Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.

303 Harbor Blvd

“Easygoing chain serving Alabama-style pulled pork & other meats smoked in-house.”

ZEN Japanese Grill & Sushi Bistro

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Japanese restaurant dishing up sushi, rolls, ramen and hibachi entrees.

11394 US-98 A (Miramar Beach)

“Japanese restaurant dishing up sushi, rolls, ramen and hibachi entrees.”

Bitterroot

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Relaxed eatery serving creative plates and cocktails.

4463 Commons Dr W #10a

“Relaxed eatery serving creative plates and cocktails.”

Vinny McGuire's

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Laid-back parlor offering Italian appetizers, create-your-own pizzas & a variety of Irish ales.

29 Harbor Blvd

“Laid-back parlor offering Italian appetizers, create-your-own pizzas & a variety of Irish ales.”

Smashburger

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Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.

4283 Legendary Dr

“Counter-serve chain featuring signature smashed burgers, plus sides & shakes.”

Mimmo's Destin Ristorante Italiano

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Italian eatery serving pasta, veal & other standards in elegant environs with wood & stone accents.

979 US-98 Ste. 5

“Italian eatery serving pasta, veal & other standards in elegant environs with wood & stone accents.”

Another Broken Egg Cafe

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Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.

755 Grand Blvd Ste 107B (Miramar Beach)

“Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.”

Cara's Cat Cafe

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Warm café offering coffee and baked goods, alongside a cat lounge.

4507 Furling Ln Ste 101

“Warm café offering coffee and baked goods, alongside a cat lounge.”

AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar

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On the Destin Harbor docks, this eatery features raw oysters, grilled fish & a bar with live music.

116 Harbor Blvd

“On the Destin Harbor docks, this eatery features raw oysters, grilled fish & a bar with live music.”

Dat Burrito Place

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Burritos, tacos, and other Mexican favorites in a casual setting with a bar in the Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation shopping center.

4419 Commons Dr E #101

“Burritos, tacos, and other Mexican favorites in a casual setting with a bar in the Paradise Key at Kelly Plantation shopping center.”

Crackings.

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Longtime family-owned restaurant specializing in homestyle breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes.

979 US-98 · ✓ checked Aug 4

“Longtime family-owned restaurant specializing in homestyle breakfast, brunch & lunch dishes.”

Pazzo Italiano Destin

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Italian entrees & wood-fired pizzas in a chic & contemporary yet chill dining room with a full bar.

34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy #114

“Italian entrees & wood-fired pizzas in a chic & contemporary yet chill dining room with a full bar.”

Fat Clemenza's

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Family-friendly joint serves wood-fired pizza & Italian standards in busy, checked-tablecloth digs.

12273 US-98 (Miramar Beach)

“Family-friendly joint serves wood-fired pizza & Italian standards in busy, checked-tablecloth digs.”

Jet's Pizza

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Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.

4418 Commons Dr E

“Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.”

Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House

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Locally sourced Southern-style seafood served in a casual setting with ocean views & 2 full bars.

414 Harbor Blvd

“Locally sourced Southern-style seafood served in a casual setting with ocean views & 2 full bars.”

Roberto’s Pizzeria Sports Bar & Grill

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Italian eatery with a long porch & 15 big screen TVs, serving pasta, pizza & more, plus a full bar.

110 Cannery Ln

“Italian eatery with a long porch & 15 big screen TVs, serving pasta, pizza & more, plus a full bar.”

McGuire’s Sushi

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Cozy Japanese joint serving inventive rolls & creative cocktails in colorful, upbeat surrounds.

35 Harbor Blvd

“Cozy Japanese joint serving inventive rolls & creative cocktails in colorful, upbeat surrounds.”

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