Best restaurants near me in Destin, FL

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1. Primrose at The Henderson

3.7

Very Good(440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Destin

Booked 12 times today

Savor breathtaking Emerald Coast views and creative contemporary cuisine. Named after Destin’s first commercial fishing boat, Primrose presents a true gourmet dining experience. Celebrate gulf-to-table seafood traditions with creative meals and fresh handcrafted sushi. Experience the welcoming Southern hospitality and unforgettable flavors of our signature restaurant.

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2. red onion organic restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(30)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Destin

Booked 1 time today

Mediterranean style restaurant with Greek tapas and small plates.

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3. Pazzo Italiano Destin

4.9

Exceptional(2032)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Destin

Booked 36 times today

Two friends, two devoted family men, two restaurant lovers and now businessmen, that have been serving and delighting others for over 20+ years. We are excited to share with you our passion, our heart’s work: Pazzo Italiano.Our menu has been carefully pieced together to bring you a combination of your favorite Italian staples, some more sophisticated flavors with a touch of fun and some new crazy combinations. We look forward to sharing our passion for taste and our love for service with you…

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4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

4.8

Exceptional(1751)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Destin

Booked 38 times today

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!

5. Beach Walk Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Destin

Booked 27 times today

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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6. Margaritaville - Destin

3.8

Excellent(13)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Destin

Booked 12 times today

Escape to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, right in Destin. From a volcano flowing with margaritas to suspended airplanes, Margaritaville is more than a restaurant; it's a state of mind. Margaritaville has everything you need to have a good time: great island-inspired food, four unique bars, live music and two levels of outdoor seating. Chill out with a margarita on the Porch of Indecision. After dinner the laid-back tropical atmosphere transitions to a late night scene with dancing and live music every night of the week.

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7. Bubba Gump - Destin

3.8

Excellent(4)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Destin

Booked 8 times today

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. captures the charm and American spirit that made “Forrest Gump” a smash hit, featuring down-home décor reminiscent of the movie’s setting in Alabama. Now branded as an American icon, the restaurant showcases memorabilia and still-photos from the movie, along with reproductions of script pages, storyboards and even some costumes. At the core, we are a seafood restaurant committed to providing a casual environment where everyone can enjoy a great meal and have some fun too.

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8. Joe's Crab Shack - Destin

3.3

Good(11)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Destin

Booked 15 times today

Joe’s Crab Shack offers a variety of favorites from all parts of the sea and shore. From its extensive menu, guests can choose from buckets of seasonal seafood, fried shrimp platters and fish dishes, as well as options from the “mainland” that include steak, sandwiches, and chicken. Guests can indulge in over-sized and creative cocktails, such as the Shark Bite which is playfully garnished with a shark toy. Since its inception, Joe’s popularity has stemmed not only from its menu, but also its retail store. With various pieces of merchandise for purchase, including the ever-popular tie-dye T-shirt with the phrase “Peace, Love and Crabs,” Joe’s has become synonymous with the word “fun.”

9. Emeril's Coastal

4.6

Exceptional(2522)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Rosa Beach

Booked 36 times today

Located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Emeril's Coastal is the first of Emeril’s Restaurants in Northwest Florida. The cuisine of Emeril's Coastal is symbolic of Emeril’s deep appreciation and connection to the water. Combined with the bountiful variety of nearby fresh Gulf seafood and the freshest local ingredients available, Emeril’s Coastal strives to embark you on a seafood experience like no other. The menu features specialties like Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, Florida Rock Shrimp Rolls, and Oyster Spaghetti. The design of the restaurant compliments the menu using an earthy mix of textures to create a casual, coastal feeling that is complete with elegant and sophisticated touches.

10. Bijoux

4.9

Exceptional(3235)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Destin

Booked 21 times today

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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5.0
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red onion organic restaurantPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Destin
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Pazzo Italiano DestinPrice: Moderate• Italian• Destin
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - DestinPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Destin
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4.8
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Gregory
Northwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
It's great for a special night out. We have visited for past anniversaries and this time for my wife's birthday. Edie is a great waitress and remembered us from a prior visit years ago. My wife and I had different entries—both were excellent. Beet salad is a great starting point. Save room for the bread pudding (there was plenty to share). We ate around 5:30, so we had a great view of the Gulf's surf (it was a high wind that day, so turbulent).
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Beach Walk CafePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Destin
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4.6
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Pittsburgh / Western PA •45 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 24, 2025
Although we missed the sunset due to a colder/rainy day, the atmosphere, ambiance and decor of the restaurant was lovely and very welcoming. A very nice wine list and menu--so much to choose from. Our party of 8 had everything from the fresh grouper and crab cakes to filet to sushi to pasta and it was all super tasty. Nice portions and very well prepared and plated. A fantastic experience. Since it was the end of the weekend, they were out of our first wine selection, but were helpful in selecting something similar. And a few menu items were 86'd but again, they helped by making some nice substitutions. Although we selected to skip dessert, we were totally tempted by the Butter Cake. Overall, a fantastic dinner, in a great location...definitely see us going back!
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Primrose at The HendersonPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Destin
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3.7

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1. Primrose at The Henderson

2. red onion organic restaurant

3. Pazzo Italiano Destin

4. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

5. Beach Walk Cafe

6. Margaritaville - Destin

7. Bubba Gump - Destin

8. Joe's Crab Shack - Destin

9. Emeril's Coastal

10. Bijoux

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