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Diners' Choice: Best Ambiance restaurants in Destin

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best ambiance in Destin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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O-Ku Alys Beach
4.9
4.9 (59)
$31 to $50
Sushi
Seacrest Beach
About the restaurant
Modern Japanese meets new urban architecture in the heart of Alys Beach at 30A. Overlooking the town’s iconic Amphitheater, O-Ku will welcome guests with warm hospitality and authentic Japanese cuisine. O-Ku celebrates unique ingredients, traditional techniques, and sophisticated presentations through an approachable menu featuring sushi, sashimi, and nigiri alongside savory dishes.
Top review
Ronnelle
Dined 1 day ago
This is an outstanding restaurant and a wonderful addition to the 30A experience
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Beach Walk Cafe
4.8
4.8 (996)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Destin
About the restaurant
Beach Walk Café, known as the “Most Romantic Dining Experience in Destin,” is located inside the Henderson Park Inn where guests enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf overlooking more than a mile of the world’s most beautiful and secluded beaches with spectacular sunset views.

In this idyllic private setting Beach Walk Café features an intimate atmosphere with dining available inside, with a cozy fireplace and magnificent views of the coast and outside on the verandas of the Inn overlooking the emerald waters of the Gulf. A favorite with locals and tourists alike, Beach Walk Café is known for its meticulous service, innovative cuisine and a stunning, unparalleled view.

Reservations are recommended. Please note, all diners at Beach Walk Café must be 13 or older. If there is inclement weather, your outside seating reservation is subject to alteration or cancellation.
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RaymondVIP
Dined 6 days ago
Restaurant is in adult only Anderson Inn hotel with a lovely deck looking at the golf very romantic.
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Bijoux
4.9
4.9 (3177)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Destin
About the restaurant
Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is a full-service fine dining restaurant located in The Market Shops outside the front entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open for dinner seven nights a week, we feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive award-winning wine list. Our intimate Bijoux lounge features a full bar complete with a large selection of specialty martinis.


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Jeff
Dined 4 days ago
Out go to location for fine dining! Lisa is our favorite server and the kitchen is great at accommodating special requests. I really appreciate that they are not snobbish.
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Renaissance
4.8
4.8 (119)
$31 to $50
Traditional French
Santa Rosa Beach
About the restaurant
Pure white Haussmannian wall panel moldings, gold mirrors, marble bistro tables, herringbone floors, green velvet booths…

…The sweet perfume of Rosemary, Thyme, Toasted Baguette, Truffles, Boeuf Bourguignon served by an elegant waiter…

…Melodies from Serge Gainsbourg and Edith Piaf are playing in the back, you love these songs, you try to guess the words…

…A Champagne bottle suddenly pops. You hear that very typical sound of 1500 years of French history in a bottle.

You have landed in Paris.

But are there palm trees in Paris?

Is it the Seine River? Why do you see a white sandy beach on the horizon? Are we in Paris? Or are we in “Floride”?

Come and see for yourself.

You are eating at Renaissance tonight!

Miam! Bon Appétit.
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FernandoVIP
Dined 7 days ago
Outstanding cuisine and service. Natasha and Valerie are always extremely attentive. Thank you Reinassance team. Merry Christmas!
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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin
4.9
4.9 (2422)
$30 and under
Seafood
Destin
About the restaurant
Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and great food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life
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Pamela
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
I brought my wife here for her bday dinner, and it was amazing. We enjoyed ourselves so much.
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Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
4.7
4.7 (2474)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
About the restaurant
Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood, located in the iconic Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, is the area's only AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. Seagar's specializes in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available on Florida's Emerald Coast, and offers a wine list that has repeatedly garnered Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."

Seagar's brings traditional elegance back to the fine-dining experience, complete with private dining options, captain service, sommelier service and tableside preparation of items that include steak Diane, Dover sole and its signature bananas foster.

Seagar's also features a private-reserve wine list of more than 600 wine labels. The lounge offers guests full dining service and live piano entertainment.

Dress code is Sophisticated Casual. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, long pants and closed toe shoes. Jackets not required but appreciated. No beachwear, athletic wear or casual attire including hats and flip-flops.
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Christina
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Always my favorite ! Go there for every birthday! Delicious!
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Fleming's Steakhouse - Sandestin
4.7
4.7 (968)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
About the restaurant
Your Sandestin Fleming's is located on Grand Boulevard off Highway 98, between Destin and Route 30A, only a short distance from Sandestin's Hilton Hotel and Baytowne Wharf Conference Center. Fleming's in Sandestin is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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JeffVIP
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
Perfect spot for a work dinner — server was great — and the only hiccup (overcooked steak) was handled quickly, professionally and fixed handled with complete satisfaction. Nice job.
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin
4.7
4.7 (1715)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
About the restaurant
Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Destin, FL!
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Tammy
Dined 7 days ago
Consistently excellent is what makes us return again and again to celebrate special occasions.
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Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach
4.8
4.8 (948)
$30 and under
Italian
Santa Rosa Beach
About the restaurant
Pazzo Italiano SRB is the 2nd location of the highly rated and locals favorite Destin location, featuring award winning Italian dishes and wood fired Neapolitan pizza, full bar and two private rooms in a cosmopolitan Family friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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Darcy
Dined on Nov 27, 2024
Great food, wonderful service! We would go again.
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Ocean Club Restaurant
4.7
4.7 (1052)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Destin
About the restaurant
Christmas Eve/Christmas Day/New Year's Eve Updates:

PLEASE CONTACT THE RESTAURANT DIRECTLY FOR THESE HOLIDAYS & ANY DAYS THAT ARE BLOCKED DUE TO LARGE PARTIES!

Main Phone number: 850-267-3666 (Office Manager/Kathleen)

We will have a special Christmas Day Menu, which will be uploaded as soon as it is approved. Please check back by December 5, 2021.

New Year's Eve will have 3 seatings with 3 different menus and different price points. Menus will be uploaded no later than December 5, 2021.
Early Seating 4:30 pm $59.95 per person
Middle Seating 6:30 pm $89.95 (live music) per person
Late Seating 9pm till? $119.95 (LIVE MUSIC/BAND W/ CHAMPAGNE TOAST) per person

Ocean Club Management
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Doug
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
We always enjoy having an early dinner from 5-6 with a bunch of friends. Everyone enjoys the food and experience with the 2 for 1 value meals.
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