Kristine’s Guidebook to Destin!
Food scene
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
414 Harbor BlvdA local favorite for Harbor front dining!
My personal favorite restaurant for the freshest seafood and sushi - they have non-seafood options as well. Their thai food at lunch like friend rice is also amazing. Full service bar. Outdoor seating options right on the Harbor.
125 locals recommend
Harbor Docks
538 Harbor BlvdMy personal favorite restaurant for the freshest seafood and sushi - they have non-seafood options as well. Their thai food at lunch like friend rice is also amazing. Full service bar. Outdoor seating options right on the Harbor.
Another favorite restaurant. A great menu with seafood, steak, chicken, pizza and sushi. Something for everyone. Open for dinner onnly.
95 locals recommend
Camille's at Crystal Beach
2931 Scenic Hwy 98Another favorite restaurant. A great menu with seafood, steak, chicken, pizza and sushi. Something for everyone. Open for dinner onnly.
I love this place, right on the Harbor - excellent seafood and as a hush puppy connisseur I think theirs are the best! They also have seafood buckets for the entire table that are quite popular.
29 locals recommend
Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer
210D Harbor BlvdI love this place, right on the Harbor - excellent seafood and as a hush puppy connisseur I think theirs are the best! They also have seafood buckets for the entire table that are quite popular.
I love Mexican food and I eat here once a week! Open for dinner only. Large restaurant so not usually a huge wait for a table. Like anywhere, go early in the summer to avoid the crowds.
28 locals recommend
La Paz
950 Gulf Shore DrI love Mexican food and I eat here once a week! Open for dinner only. Large restaurant so not usually a huge wait for a table. Like anywhere, go early in the summer to avoid the crowds.
A great spot for breakfast or lunch - sometimes for dinner. You can dine in, but I like to grab a turkey avocado sandwich and fries and eat it at the beach! An easy place to grab some beach food - order over the phone and pick it up! If they have frosted brownies, trust me and get one. Or two. Or twelve.
51 locals recommend
The Local Market
950 Gulf Shore DrA great spot for breakfast or lunch - sometimes for dinner. You can dine in, but I like to grab a turkey avocado sandwich and fries and eat it at the beach! An easy place to grab some beach food - order over the phone and pick it up! If they have frosted brownies, trust me and get one. Or two. Or twelve.
Great Italian food and new daily specials that are always tasty!
76 locals recommend
Mimmo's Ristorante Italiano
979 U.S. 98Great Italian food and new daily specials that are always tasty!
Get here early, the donuts sell out quicker than at Krispy Kreme! And their cakes are to die for. And if you like key lime pie....or even if you don't like key lime pie...you will LOVE their key lime pie. You can stop by and just buy a cake or a pie and it will change your life. If you see a caramel or strawberry cake, buy the entire cake and thank me later. And they also have a great breakfast. I can't get enough of the huevos rancheros.
94 locals recommend
Donut Hole Bakery Cafe
635 Harbor BlvdGet here early, the donuts sell out quicker than at Krispy Kreme! And their cakes are to die for. And if you like key lime pie....or even if you don't like key lime pie...you will LOVE their key lime pie. You can stop by and just buy a cake or a pie and it will change your life. If you see a caramel or strawberry cake, buy the entire cake and thank me later. And they also have a great breakfast. I can't get enough of the huevos rancheros.
True story - I should open a breakfast joint. They are all so busy it must be a great business! This place is good - at least it was way back years ago on a day when I could actually get a table at a breakfast place! The key is to get there early!
28 locals recommend
The Pancakery
960 U.S. 98True story - I should open a breakfast joint. They are all so busy it must be a great business! This place is good - at least it was way back years ago on a day when I could actually get a table at a breakfast place! The key is to get there early!
A crowd favorite and right next door is Maguires Pizza which is some of my favorite pizza. The only pizza that tops it is Grimaldi's but too far to drive in summer traffic!
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98A crowd favorite and right next door is Maguires Pizza which is some of my favorite pizza. The only pizza that tops it is Grimaldi's but too far to drive in summer traffic!
I told you I love Mexican food and this is the real deal - a little Taqueria located inside a real Mexican market. Call in your takeout order - the steak burrito is amazing! When you pull up you might doubt me, but I KNOW my Mexican food!!!
TIENDA LA MEXICANA Y TAQUERIA
1209 Airport RdI told you I love Mexican food and this is the real deal - a little Taqueria located inside a real Mexican market. Call in your takeout order - the steak burrito is amazing! When you pull up you might doubt me, but I KNOW my Mexican food!!!
OMG I LOVE this restaurant - in my top 3 and probably #2. Every bite is a party in your mouth. You just can't go wrong with any menu item. The mango iced tea is so delicious and the homemade bread and butter is to die for. It's worth the drive and open for lunch or dinner!
39 locals recommend
Tommy Bahama Restaurant, Bar & Store
525 Grand BlvdOMG I LOVE this restaurant - in my top 3 and probably #2. Every bite is a party in your mouth. You just can't go wrong with any menu item. The mango iced tea is so delicious and the homemade bread and butter is to die for. It's worth the drive and open for lunch or dinner!
This is a really good Mexican restaurant. I like my chips really thin and they deliver. I only get fajitas or the mango salad. Seems weird to order a salad at a Mexican restaurant but this salad might change your life. For dessert trust me and order the apple pie - it comes on a fajita skillet drizzled with caramel sauce and it is delicious! You saved the calories with the salad amiright?
12 locals recommend
Cantina Laredo
585 Grand BoulevardThis is a really good Mexican restaurant. I like my chips really thin and they deliver. I only get fajitas or the mango salad. Seems weird to order a salad at a Mexican restaurant but this salad might change your life. For dessert trust me and order the apple pie - it comes on a fajita skillet drizzled with caramel sauce and it is delicious! You saved the calories with the salad amiright?
Bay front dining - the nachos and crab melt are our favorite menu items! It’s a cool location with lots for the kids to do. Open air dining. Not the best food you’ll ever eat, but the experience makes it worth it!
90 locals recommend
LuLu's Destin
4607 Legendary Marina DrBay front dining - the nachos and crab melt are our favorite menu items! It’s a cool location with lots for the kids to do. Open air dining. Not the best food you’ll ever eat, but the experience makes it worth it!
Red Onion Organic
529 Harbor BoulevardGreek inspired healthy food!
The Craft Bar - Destin
4424 Commons Dr EGood food and a popular bar!
First Watch
4427 Commons Dr EBreakfast, lunch or brunch!
A more fine dining experience with the most amazing flavors and dishes - I love it all! Open for lunch and dinner
7 locals recommend
Bitterroot
4463 Commons Drive WestA more fine dining experience with the most amazing flavors and dishes - I love it all! Open for lunch and dinner
East Pass Coffee Co.
121 Harbor BlvdNot just great coffee! Good food and amazing açaí bowls!
Moe's Original BBQ - Destin
303 Harbor BlvdSo yummy!
One side of the restaurant is hibachi, the other side is yummy sushi, bento box, fried rice and more! Love it!
13 locals recommend
Osaka Japanese Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar
34745 Emerald Coast PkwyOne side of the restaurant is hibachi, the other side is yummy sushi, bento box, fried rice and more! Love it!
Nothing Bundt Cakes
985 US-98Omggggg
If you like huge portions and a large menu, you’ll love this place!
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98If you like huge portions and a large menu, you’ll love this place!
Vinny McGuire's
29 Harbor BlvdZoës Kitchen
4291 Legendary DrJasmine Thai
4463 Commons Dr WThe Local Market
950 Gulf Shore DrChipper's BBQ
4419 Commons Drive EastPrimrose Restaurant
200 Henderson Resort WayRuby Slipper Cafe
34902 Emerald Coast ParkwayGrocery Stores
This is the busiest Walmart in the nation! Can you believe it? I have the app and order grocery pick-up. Plan ahead before your trip and order your groceries and not have to enter this busy store. You pull up, they load them in your car and back to the beach you go! Easy Peasy!
120 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
15017 Emerald Coast PkwyThis is the busiest Walmart in the nation! Can you believe it? I have the app and order grocery pick-up. Plan ahead before your trip and order your groceries and not have to enter this busy store. You pull up, they load them in your car and back to the beach you go! Easy Peasy!
Winn-Dixie
981 US-98Super close and easy in and out!
Target Grocery
853 Harbor BlvdA small grocery section that will have most of what you need!
If you visited the south and didn't go to Publix, did you even visit the south?
72 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Paradise Key
4425 Commons Dr EIf you visited the south and didn't go to Publix, did you even visit the south?
The Fresh Market
4495 Commons Dr WWhole Foods Market
4402 Legendary DrSightseeing
Boogies Watersports
16 Harbor BlvdGreat boat charters, parasailing, etc!
I am friends with Captain Pam and her catamaran tours do not disappoint. You'll probably contemplate your life choices and decide to buy a boat, move to Destin and live her life!!! wink wink
18 locals recommend
Smile -n- Wave Sailing Adventures
404 Harbor BlvdI am friends with Captain Pam and her catamaran tours do not disappoint. You'll probably contemplate your life choices and decide to buy a boat, move to Destin and live her life!!! wink wink
When we rent boats we use Luther's or Boogies and love them both. They work HARD and deliver a great service. They'll load your stuff on the pontoon, have an ice filled cooler and life jackets. Just please be careful when driving the boat, follow the rules and have the best day - it's a whole 'nother perspective to see Destin from a boat.
11 locals recommend
Luther's Pontoon, Waverunners, & Kayaks Rentals
200 Harbor BlvdWhen we rent boats we use Luther's or Boogies and love them both. They work HARD and deliver a great service. They'll load your stuff on the pontoon, have an ice filled cooler and life jackets. Just please be careful when driving the boat, follow the rules and have the best day - it's a whole 'nother perspective to see Destin from a boat.
The cutest bowling alley that looks like an indoor aquarium. Call ahead to find out the best time to visit as the wait time can be long! Food is decent too!
58 locals recommend
Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill
4251 Legendary DrThe cutest bowling alley that looks like an indoor aquarium. Call ahead to find out the best time to visit as the wait time can be long! Food is decent too!
Urban Air Adventure Park - Destin, FL
14081 Emerald Coast PkwyNew Summer 2020!
Everyone loves a good waterpark and Big K's does not disappoint. The least busy time is to go when they first open on Sunday. If you are going more than once, look online for a season pass - it's cheaper and includes parking!
314 locals recommend
Big Kahuna's Water & Adventure Park
1007 US-98Everyone loves a good waterpark and Big K's does not disappoint. The least busy time is to go when they first open on Sunday. If you are going more than once, look online for a season pass - it's cheaper and includes parking!
I'm dying to do this - it looks so fun! Look on their website for options and prices! I recommend booking this for a Thursday night and take in the Harbor fireworks while cruising in your tiki hut! 10/10 Instagram photo!
31 locals recommend
Cruisin Tikis Destin
288 Harbor BlvdI'm dying to do this - it looks so fun! Look on their website for options and prices! I recommend booking this for a Thursday night and take in the Harbor fireworks while cruising in your tiki hut! 10/10 Instagram photo!
Fun place to go to take in the Harbor plus shops and restaurants. You will pay for parking. Thursdays are the busiest so unless you love crowds and parking far away and walking, pick another day.
295 locals recommend
HarborWalk Village
34 Harbor BlvdFun place to go to take in the Harbor plus shops and restaurants. You will pay for parking. Thursdays are the busiest so unless you love crowds and parking far away and walking, pick another day.
If you are here for a while or during off season, I definitely recommend a day trip to 30A. Super cute little beach towns like Seaside, Alys Beach, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach and more.
31 locals recommend
Florida 30A
Florida 30AIf you are here for a while or during off season, I definitely recommend a day trip to 30A. Super cute little beach towns like Seaside, Alys Beach, Seagrove, Rosemary Beach and more.
Spa
The Spa At Silver Shells
15000 Emerald Coast PkwyThis is a very nice spa for massage, facial, etc!
This is the spa you want if you want to spend the day using the hot tub, pool and even have lunch. Also great for group events like weddings, bachelorette parties, etc. Make reservations and plan ahead for good old Destin traffic!
18 locals recommend
Serenity by the sea Spa
4000 S Sandestin BlvdThis is the spa you want if you want to spend the day using the hot tub, pool and even have lunch. Also great for group events like weddings, bachelorette parties, etc. Make reservations and plan ahead for good old Destin traffic!
Salsa Foot Massage
511 Harbor BlvdThis place is amazing - can't recommend it enough!!!
RUYI massage
4507 Emerald Coast PkwyAmazing Asian massage - the foot massage is a game changer!
Golf
Kelly Plantation Golf Club
307 Kelly Plantation DrBeautiful golf course!
Regatta Bay Golf & Yacht Club
465 Regatta Bay BlvdBeautiful golf course!
Indian Bayou Golf Club
1 Country Club Dr EBeautiful golf course!
Pizza
Merlins Pizza
1251 Airport RdThis is really good local pizza for delivery!
Mellow Mushroom
960 U.S. 98Dine in or carry out...not delivery
Jet's Pizza
4418 Commons Dr EAnother good pizza delivery!
If you end up at Grand Boulevard, stop by Grimaldis or order some pizza to bring back to the condo. I LOVE this place - real wood fired thin crust pizzas. It's the best!
20 locals recommend
Grimaldi's Pizzeria- Grand Boulevard
780 Grand BlvdIf you end up at Grand Boulevard, stop by Grimaldis or order some pizza to bring back to the condo. I LOVE this place - real wood fired thin crust pizzas. It's the best!
Vinny McGuire's
29 Harbor BlvdRentals
Coastal Cruisers
12605 Emerald Coast PkwyBike Rentals
Rent Gear Here
2931 Scenic Hwy 98Bike and other rentals
Beach Baby Crib Rentals
469 Botany BlvdBaby gear rentals - also look up Crib Connection
FantaSea Scooter Rentals Sales & Service
1646 Scenic Gulf DrScooter rentals on Scenic 98