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Best Places to Eat

Below are some of our Best Places to Eat. Some have been submitted by guests or suggested by our own staff. This list is always growing as more places are suggested, we try to keep them separated by the areas where we offer rentals, to make it easier if you're not all that familiar with the area.  Use the buttons below to go directly to each Area.

30A
Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key
Destin
Navarre
Okaloosa Island
Panama City Beach

30A

Surf Hut

Surf on over to our hut for fun in the sun, killer waterfront views, and fresh from the Gulf seafood. Open since 2014, Surf Hut serves up southern hospitality and the best that land and sea have to offer. 

Lola Coastal Italian

Expect a variety of always-in-season creative dishes at family and locally owned Lola Coastal Italian. Certified Master Chef Tom Catherall has more than 50 years of experience and is looking forward to serving you his best culinary work.

Harbor Docks

Since 1979, Destin’s favorite neighborhood, waterfront seafood restaurant. Offering fresh Gulf to Table seafood, award winning sushi, steaks and cocktails.

Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill

WELCOME TO THE HURRICANE OYSTER BAR, THE PEARL OF 30-A. Possibly the last Sowal restaurant you’ll ever look for…just sayin’.

Pecan Jacks - Ice Cream & Treats

We offer gourmet sweet-lovers a line of ice cream that reinvents the old classics like Banana Pudding and Peach Cobbler as well as adult flavors like Kahlua Espresso and Cherry Amaretto

The Great Southern Café

Located in the heart of Seaside, Florida, the Great Southern Café is a mix of international cuisines, Southern cooking and local food, and fresh produce from nearby farms and fresh seafood from the Gulf of Mexico. Chef Jim Shirley’s cozy eatery serves award-winning comfort food and cocktails daily.

Yogo Mogos

Yogo Mogos Creamy Cool Creations is a locally owned, self service, frozen yogurt bar that first opened in 2013 and currently serves two locations in Okaloosa County at the Destin Commons Mall and Lifestyle Center and on Okaloosa Island at Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone.

Cowgirl Kitchen

Lovable, sassy, sophisticated, she knows her cuisine but is never a snob about it. It’s meals with moxie, entertaining with ease, and picnics with panache! Fun, no-frills. Kick-back cuisine.

Rockin Tacos

Grill & Tequila Bar | Beach View Dining

Angler's

Enjoy fresh seafood and local favorites while overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Angler’s is by the pier and offers great indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating. It also includes great views of the beach and wonderful food

Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key

The Waterfront

Anna Maria Island’s Premiere Dining Experience. Waterfront Beach Views. Casual dining old Florida style with a touch of class.

Beach Bistro

Our Bistro Chefs have put together a five course tasting menu of classic Bistro flavors available each night by reservation only.

The Sandbar

The Sandbar’s look, landscape, and menus have changed a bit over the years, but the team has never lost focus on the overriding goal of providing our guests an amazing beachfront dining experience.

Blue Marlin

The menu at Blue Marlin Seafood is fish, we also offer a variety of dishes including steaks, chicken & other landside features.  Other favorites are our shrimp & grits, garlic shrimp, Stone Crab Mac & Cheese, fresh oysters and, of course, the daily specials.

Starfish

Seafood Market and Dockside Restaurant in the Florida fishing village of Cortez

Wicked Cantina - Mexican Restaurant

Wicked Cantina features Tacos, Burgers & Seafood hand made daily in Bradenton Beach Fl and Sarasota Fl. Best Margs! Happy Hour 12-6 daily and all day Sunday.

Minnie’s Café – breakfast/lunch

Minnie’s is like a “Cheers” of the Island…if we don’t know your name when you enter, we will when you leave! Great food at great prices, with friendly service. No frills, just fun!

Rod N Reel Pier breakfast/lunch/dinner

The Rod and Reel Pier is one of Anna Maria Islands’ hidden treasure dining experiences. Tucked away on the far North end of Anna Maria, it is a “Little Bit of Old Florida” serving traditional fare, local favorites, and famous fish specials since 1947. 

Destin

Shark Bite

Shark Bite Destin and Navarre Florida and Lost Island Trading Company. Where the locals eat and play. Great food and family fun! Entertainment for all ages. Good times.

Rockin Tacos

Grill & Tequila Bar | Beach View Dining

The Crab Trap

The Crab Trap, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Perdido Key. A local restaurant serving fresh seafood, signature hot crab dip, she crab soup, daily specials and more.

The VIllage Door Music Hall

The VIllage Door Music Hall in Destin, FL is the area’s premier Concert Venueand brings exciting concerts and serves up tasty food, BBQ and entertainment!

Mimmo's Italian Restaurant

Mimmo’s is the hottest restaurant in Destin, Florida serving authentic Italian dishes bursting with flavor and color. Our full bar provides a vibrant venue for an evening out with friends. Come try it out for yourself and see what everyone’s talking about.

Marina Cafe

At Destin’s most awarded restaurant, Marina Café, it is all about sensational food, attentive service and breathtaking harbor views.

Old Bay Steamer

An experience of quality steamed seafood, exceptional steaks, and locally-famous ribs. It is also a celebration of great music and eclectic works of art. Join us daily for dinner, evening cocktails and great company.

Surf Hut

Surf on over to our hut for fun in the sun, killer waterfront views, and fresh from the Gulf seafood. Open since 2014, Surf Hut serves up southern hospitality and the best that land and sea have to offer. 

Lola Coastal Italian

Expect a variety of always-in-season creative dishes at family and locally owned Lola Coastal Italian. Certified Master Chef Tom Catherall has more than 50 years of experience and is looking forward to serving you his best culinary work.

Harbor Docks

Since 1979, Destin’s favorite neighborhood, waterfront seafood restaurant. Offering fresh Gulf to Table seafood, award winning sushi, steaks and cocktails.

The Back Porch

The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House in Destin got started in a small A-frame building on the beach (pictured above). We instantly made a name for ourselves by serving delicious Gulf seafood with the best Gulf views.

Pompano Joe's

Affordable Gulf seafood prepared with a Caribbean flavor, Pompano Joe’s is not your typical seafood restaurant.  We’re a neighborhood beach place where you can “savor the flavor” of the Islands!

Angler's

Enjoy fresh seafood and local favorites while overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Angler’s is by the pier and offers great indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating. It also includes great views of the beach and wonderful food

Tommy Bahama Restaurant in Sandestin

Our full-service, ward-winning Sandestin restaurant features scratch kitchens, signature cocktails, live music, and warm island vibes—plus a deep selection of our legendary apparel and accessories.

Yogo Mogos

Yogo Mogos Creamy Cool Creations is a locally owned, self service, frozen yogurt bar that first opened in 2013 and currently serves two locations in Okaloosa County at the Destin Commons Mall and Lifestyle Center and on Okaloosa Island at Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone.

Navarre

Shark Bite

Shark Bite Destin and Navarre Florida and Lost Island Trading Company. Where the locals eat and play. Great food and family fun! Entertainment for all ages. Good times.

Rockin Tacos

Grill & Tequila Bar | Beach View Dining

The Crab Trap

The Crab Trap, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Perdido Key. A local restaurant serving fresh seafood, signature hot crab dip, she crab soup, daily specials and more.

Angler's

Enjoy fresh seafood and local favorites while overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Angler’s is by the pier and offers great indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating. It also includes great views of the beach and wonderful food

Okaloosa Island

Yogo Mogos

Yogo Mogos Creamy Cool Creations is a locally owned, self service, frozen yogurt bar that first opened in 2013 and currently serves two locations in Okaloosa County at the Destin Commons Mall and Lifestyle Center and on Okaloosa Island at Wild Willy’s Adventure Zone.

The Gulf Restaurant

Our emphasis is local ingredients and the seasonal menus take advantage of nature’s true gift to any cuisine. The bar and music always anticipates just the right mixture to enhance the mood, and the staff’s genuine thoughtfulness sets the appropriate tone for every visit.

Rockin Tacos

Grill & Tequila Bar | Beach View Dining

Old Bay Steamer

An experience of quality steamed seafood, exceptional steaks, and locally-famous ribs. It is also a celebration of great music and eclectic works of art. Join us daily for dinner, evening cocktails and great company.

The Crab Trap

The Crab Trap, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Perdido Key. A local restaurant serving fresh seafood, signature hot crab dip, she crab soup, daily specials and more.

Angler's

Enjoy fresh seafood and local favorites while overlooking the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Angler’s is by the pier and offers great indoor, outdoor, and upstairs seating. It also includes great views of the beach and wonderful food

Panama City Beach

Sharky's

Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant in Panama City Beach is famous for its delicious food and world’s largest Tiki hut. Click here to see what we offer!

Firefly - Casual Fine Dining

Firefly is a award-winning restaurant located in Panama City Beach, FL. Join us for a unique dining experience with our ever-evolving menu and wine list.

Pompano Joe's

Affordable Gulf seafood prepared with a Caribbean flavor, Pompano Joe’s is not your typical seafood restaurant.  We’re a neighborhood beach place where you can “savor the flavor” of the Islands!

Lola Coastal Italian

Expect a variety of always-in-season creative dishes at family and locally owned Lola Coastal Italian. Certified Master Chef Tom Catherall has more than 50 years of experience and is looking forward to serving you his best culinary work.

Diego's Burrito Factory

Diego’s Burrito Factory, where you can get some great and fast Mexican food.

The Back Porch

The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House in Destin got started in a small A-frame building on the beach (pictured above). We instantly made a name for ourselves by serving delicious Gulf seafood with the best Gulf views.

Pineapple Willy's

We serve the best ribs on the beach, the staff is as friendly as ever, and the music & drinks at Willy’s Live just get better every year! Come experience great food, delicious cocktails and awesome entertainment at the beach.

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