A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar. Destin Harbor · Seafood & raw bar — The anchor of Destin nightlife since 1984, AJ's serves cold Gulf Coast oysters and frozen cocktails on an expansive multi-deck waterfront patio with nightly live…
Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant. Calhoun Avenue / Old Destin · Old-Florida seafood — A counter-service dock shack run by descendants of Leonard Destin, the town's 19th-century founder. Order at the window, grab a picnic table on…
Brotula's Seafood House & Steamer. Destin Harbor · Seafood steamhouse — Named after a deep-water fish caught in local Gulf waters, Brotula's specializes in Louisiana-style steamed shellfish — snow crab, lobster, mussels, and…
The Boathouse Oyster Bar. Destin Harbor · Oysters & Gulf seafood — A low-key local favorite for raw and grilled oysters, cold beer, and live music every night. The open-air shed aesthetic, harborside setting, and no-pretense…
Harbor Docks. Destin Harbor · Gulf seafood & sushi — A Destin institution since 1979, Harbor Docks operates its own wholesale seafood market — catch is unloaded at their docks, cleaned downstairs, and served…
Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House. Destin Harbor · Gulf seafood & oysters — A lively open-air harbor restaurant with panoramic deck views of the fishing fleet. Known for its Gulf-to-Table philosophy, raw oyster bar, and creative…
The Craft Bar. Paradise Key / Mid-Destin · Craft beer & scratch kitchen — Destin's leading tap house, tucked inside Paradise Key Shopping Center, pours a rotating selection of craft beers alongside a scratch-made…
Local Market Destin. Mid-Destin · Cafe & market — A beachy neighborhood cafe-meets-general store serving fresh breakfast, sandwiches, and specialty coffee in an unhurried, upbeat atmosphere. Popular with locals who want…
East Pass Seafood & Oyster House. HarborWalk Village · Gulf seafood — Conveniently situated inside HarborWalk Village with front-row harbor views, East Pass focuses on fresh Gulf catches, steamed shellfish, and cold oysters in a…