Where to Eat & Drink in Destin

From fresh Gulf seafood on the harbor to beach bars, brunch spots and chef-driven dinners on 30A, here’s where to eat along the Emerald Coast. Browse every spot below, pick an area, or search for what you’re craving, like “gluten free” or “happy hour.”

Categories Clear all
Showing:Dining & Nightlife ×
List Map

Showing 6 listings on the map. 29 more are in the list view.

Eating your way through Destin

Destin calls itself the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” and it shows on the menu. Grouper, snapper and Gulf shrimp come in off the boats every day, and plenty of local spots will tell you exactly where tonight’s catch came from. But there’s a lot more here than seafood baskets, from sunrise coffee to late-night live music.

Where to eat, by area

Destin Harbor

The harbor is the heart of Destin dining: waterfront decks, boat traffic, sunset views and the charter fishing fleet right outside. HarborWalk Village and the boardwalk are easy to walk between dinner, drinks and dessert. Many harbor restaurants will even cook the fish you caught that day.

Miramar Beach & Sandestin

Head east for The Village of Baytowne Wharf, Grand Boulevard and resort restaurants. It’s a good pick for a date night, a family dinner with a stroll afterward, or shopping and lunch in one stop.

30A & Santa Rosa Beach

The beach towns along Scenic Highway 30A are known for chef-driven restaurants, casual beach cafés and food trucks. Plan a little extra drive time in summer.

Okaloosa Island & Fort Walton Beach

Toes-in-the-sand beach bars on the island and laid-back local favorites, breweries and casual spots in Fort Walton Beach, often with shorter waits than the harbor in peak season.

Local tips

  • Summer and spring break are busy. Book a table or put your name in early for dinner on weekends, especially for sunset views.
  • Happy hour is a local favorite. Many spots on the harbor and the beach run afternoon specials. Search “happy hour” above.
  • Eating gluten free, vegan or nut free? Search those words above to find listings that offer them, and read our guide to gluten-free restaurants in Destin.
  • Looking for live music tonight? Check what’s happening tonight and this weekend.
  • Save a little: see current restaurant deals on our Special Offers page.

More from our blog