Guidebook for Destin
Food Scene
Great beach restaurant with typical coastal food and gulf views. Note - it is VERY popular so go early/late or call ahead. They do accept call ahead seating when the wait if over 30 mins
132 locals recommend
The Back Porch
1740 Scenic Hwy 98Great beach restaurant with typical coastal food and gulf views. Note - it is VERY popular so go early/late or call ahead. They do accept call ahead seating when the wait if over 30 mins
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor BlvdGreat breakfast place. Beware, can be long lines!
Surprisingly good Italian restaurant. And we only say surprising because you don't come to the beach expecting great Italian food. But it really is very good. Great ambiance too.
76 locals recommend
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Surprisingly good Italian restaurant. And we only say surprising because you don't come to the beach expecting great Italian food. But it really is very good. Great ambiance too.
Good beer selection and no fryers in the house. That's right, the wings and even the fries are baked - with no loss in flavor!
8 locals recommend
Island Wing Company
981 Palm StGood beer selection and no fryers in the house. That's right, the wings and even the fries are baked - with no loss in flavor!
This is more of a 'hole in the wall' breakfast place, but when everywhere else has 30-45 minute waits, this place usually gets you in pretty quickly.
The decor isn't appealing, but the food is solid. They also have a make your own Bloody Mary bar.
Asiago Skillet of Destin
300 Harbor BoulevardThis is more of a 'hole in the wall' breakfast place, but when everywhere else has 30-45 minute waits, this place usually gets you in pretty quickly.
The decor isn't appealing, but the food is solid. They also have a make your own Bloody Mary bar.
Capriccio Cafe
810 Harbor BlvdGreat coffee, an easy walk away
More upscale dining, with a great patio over the harbor. Fantastic food
105 locals recommend
Louisiana Lagniappe
775 Gulf Shore DrMore upscale dining, with a great patio over the harbor. Fantastic food
Where the local's go to eat. And tourists!
Good food and good prices. Especially good when you want to get away from the usual coastal food choices.
11 locals recommend
Hog's Breath Saloon
541 US-98Where the local's go to eat. And tourists!
Good food and good prices. Especially good when you want to get away from the usual coastal food choices.
Essentials
Winn-Dixie
981 US-98Just over the road from the condo
Shopping
Silver Sands Premium Outlets
10562 Emerald Coast Pkwy WA large selection of Factory Outlets
Destin Commons station
A modern shopping complex with many brands
Huge Wal-Mart has everything you could ever want, and legendary people watching too! Just beware of Saturday evenings. That is change over today and the check out can be 30 deep, regardless of the time!
14 locals recommend
Wal-Mart Supercenter station
Huge Wal-Mart has everything you could ever want, and legendary people watching too! Just beware of Saturday evenings. That is change over today and the check out can be 30 deep, regardless of the time!
Drinks & Nightlife
Baytowne Wharf Boulevard
A selection of shops, bars and restaurants
A very popular Irish bar. How come every town has an Irish bar?!
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98A very popular Irish bar. How come every town has an Irish bar?!
Destin Harbor Boardwalk
102 Harbor BlvdBars, restaurants and shops
Sightseeing
Crab Island
You need a boat to join in, but worth driving by and seeing it