Destin Area Restaurants

Food and fun belong together when dining in Destin. Dine aboard a replica Spanish galleon while pirates roam the deck at The Treasure Ship. Or, grab your own tee at the famous Fudpucker's. If you prefer more "fine" in your dining, try the award-winning Criolla's or Vin'tij.

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AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar
116 Highway 98 E
Destin Harbor, FL 32541
(850) 857-1913
www.ajs-destin.com
AJ's is a tiki-themed local favorite with a great view of Destin Harbor. The menu features every kind of fresh seafood, and the atmosphere islively. Bands play most nights at the restaurant's upstairs thatched-roof bar, Club Bimini. Open for lunch and dinner nightly. Specialties: Fresh local seafood, dockside dining, kid's menu and oyster happy hour.

Another Broken Egg Cafe
104 Harbor Drive, Destin / (850) 650-0499
9100 Baytowne Wharf Blvd A-4, Miramar / (850) 622-2050
www.anotherbrokenegg.com
Wake up to a delicious morning. Voted "Best Breakfast" on the Emerald Coast for 7 years in a row! How about a specialty omelet or bananas foster french toast? Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Convenient locations in Destin, Sandestin, Grayton Beach and Panama City.

Bud & Alley's Restaurant & Bar
2236 East County Road 30-A
Seaside, FL 32459
(850) 231-5900
www.budandalleys.com
There's fine dining, and then there's the finest. 2007 Florida Trend Magazine Golden Spoon Award Winner and a Top 20 Restaurant in Florida. Enjoy casual dining, award-winning menus, open-air rooftop bar and daily sunset bell ringing. On the Gulf in Seaside for 21 years.

Buffalo's Reef/Stampede
757 US Highway 98, Destin / (850) 275-9464
116 N. Eglin Parkway, Fort Walton Beach / (850) 243-9464
Niceville / (850) 678-8646
www.buffalosreef.com
Follow the stampede to the "Best Buffalo Wings on the Emerald Coast." Locally owned and operated, Mike Hanley has been "winging it" right for 17 years! Open 7 days, dine in or carry out. Buffalo's Stampede offers take-out only.

Capt. Anderson's Marina
5550 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL 32408
(Located on Grand Lagoon at Thomas Drive)
(850) 234-5940 or 1-800-360-0510
www.captandersonsmarina.com
Enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the elegant Lady Anderson dining yacht, trips to Shell Island, dolphin encounters, deep-sea and charter fishing boats, gift shop, Anderson Seafood Market or Mel's Dockside Restaurant.

Criolla's Restaurant
170 East Scenic Highway 30-A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 267-1267
www.criollas.com
A night at Criolla's in Grayton Beach is like island hopping along the equator for exotic, flavorful cuisine and casual dining indulgence. Best of Award of Excellence ( Wine Spectator) and a Hall of Fame Restaurant (Florida Trend Magazine).

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL 32541-3410
108 Santa Rosa Boulevard, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32413
Destin: (850) 654-4200 / FWB: (850) 243-3833
www.fudpucker.com
25 Years of Fun! Fudpucker's is not your ordinary restaurant. Stop by either of their two locations and discover why they are "the place" for great food, friendly service, live music, world-famous T-shirts, and of course, FUN!

Joe's Crab Shack
14055 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 650-1882
www.joescrabshack.com
Their menu includes half a dozen varieties of crab--plus burgers, sandwiches, colorful salads, chicken and seafood platters. Joe's festive, laid-back atmosphere encourages you to let go, enjoy the party and have fun! Open daily.

LaPaz Restaurant & Cantina
950 Gulf Shore Drive
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 837-2247
www.lapaz.com
Mexican fare with flair! Specializing in serving fresh, local seafood prepared south-of-the-border style along with all your traditional favorites. Voted "Best on the Emerald Coast" for
8 years running.

The Lighthouse Restaurant
878 HIghway 98 E
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 654-2828
www.destinlighthouserestaurant.com
Food and service shines at The Lighthouse! Specializing in traditional seafood favorites and homemade desserts. And, half-price entrees are served from 4:30-8pm. Open
7 days a week.

The Marina Cafe
404 Highway 98 E
Destin Harbor, FL 32541
(850) 847-7960
www.marinacafe.com
For a fancier experience, visitors head to Destin's most romanticeatery, where candlelight and mood music accompany upscale New American fare. Enjoy fusilli with roast chicken and sun-dried tomatoes with a glass of wine while you gaze at the twinkling harbor lights.

Pizza Hut
1027 Highway 98 East, Destin, FL 32541 / (850) 269-2555
50 Holiday N Road, Miramar Beach, FL 32550 / (850) 269-3262
141 Miracle Strip Parkway SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 /
(850) 243-8727
www.pizzahut.com
Enjoy America's favorite pizzas at several convenient locations along the Emerald Coast, including Ft. Walton Beach and Destin. Locally owned and operated since 1998.

Santa Rosa Golf & Beach Club
334 Golf Course Drive
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
Golf: (850) 267-2229 / Dining: (850) 267-2305
www.santarosaclub.com
Golf Magazine calls it the "purest golf on the Panhandle," featuring the only Gulf-fronting holes in the area. Enjoy 18 challenging holes, full practice facility, full-service pro shop and a variety of great choices for dining or cocktails. For custom golf package information call 1-800-874-9836 or request information about our golf packages.

Staff's Seafood Restaurant
24 Miracle Strip Parkway (Highway 98)
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-3482
www.staffsrestaurant.com
Established in 1913, Staff's is an historic Florida restaurant that specializes in serving fresh seafood, vegetables and salad greens that make you happy and healthy! Whole wheat bread baked daily. Open for lunch and dinner.

SunQuest Cruises Solaris
Baytowne Marina, 9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Destin, FL 32550
(850) 650-2519
www.sunquestcruises.com
Dine, dance and enjoy the cruise aboard the area's premiere dining and entertainment yacht. The perfect choice for intimate gatherings, celebrations, weddings and corporate events. Live entertainment and breathtaking sunsets! Baytowne Marina, Sandestin Golf and Beach.

The Treasure Ship
3605 Thomas Drive
Panama City, FL 32408
(850) 234-8881
www.thetreasureship.com
Fine dining and family fun in a replica of a Spanish galleon overlooking Grand Lagoon on Panama City Beach. Live pirates roam the decks of three restaurants, including The Main Dining Room, Hook's Grille & Grog, and Captain Cabby's.

Uptown Station
399 Eglin Parkway, State Road #85
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 243-0401
www.uptownstation.com
Don't just go shopping, go Uptown! One stop for one great shopping experience, featuring 45 national and local merchants, ranging from Winn-Dixie to Buffalo Wild Wings to Radio Shack--and everything in between. In the heart of Fort Walton Beach.

Vin'tij Wine Boutique & Bistro
10859 West Emerald Coast Parkway, Suite 103
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 650-9820
www.vintij.com
Fine dining deserves a fine wine. Savor our eclectic coastal cuisine for lunch or dinner and see why Wine Spectator gave them its top award and Florida Trend awarded them a Golden Spoon as a top Florida restaurant. Bon appetit!