Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Destin

OpenTable

Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly 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!

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin

4.9

4.9 (2437)

$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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LoriVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Great service and great food!! It is always a favorite stop when we are here in Florida!

Pazzo Italiano Destin

4.8

4.8 (2011)

$30 and under

Italian

Destin

About the restaurant

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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Kelly

Dined 6 days ago

Great food, atmosphere, service and ambience! As always 😃

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

4.7

4.7 (1728)

$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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Tomica

Dined 5 days ago

This Ruth Chris location did not disappoint. I had the best food and wonderful service. We arrived 45 minutes early and sat at the bar. The bartender was extra nice as we discussed the goat cheese and artichoke dip and toast as opposed to spinach and artichoke dip. We were quickly seated. Our waiter Aaron was very attentive and pleasant. Arthur came by our table a few times to keep our table tidy and was very friendly as well. The Manager stopped by to check on us and our dining experience. We had the barbecue shrimp as an appetizer. We also had the Porterhouse Steak, Sweet Potato Casserole and Brussel sprouts and the food was very delicious. Definitely a 10 out of 10.

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Wild Olives Market & Cafe

4.7

4.7 (116)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

Seagrove Beach

About the restaurant

WILD OLIVES

Wild Olives in SeaGrove, Florida features gourmet cheeses and fine wines along with a bistro menu. The menu is well thought out, with salads, platters, small plate offerings and entrées. Chris' burger is the burger you won't forget. Small plates at Wild Olives are made for sharing, and, if you choose several, you can create a meal for your entire party. Salads are served with bread, so they can be almost a meal in and of themselves. You have to try the Crispy Tuna Poke, Fried Goat Cheese and Crab Cakes with Red Pepper Aioli. Popular main entrees include the Chef's Cut, Greek Catch and Paprika Chicken with Pancetta, don't forget about Chris' Famous Reuben "Dagwood".

Chef Chris Trovas prepares Chef's Specials weekly with fresh local seafood.

Wild Olives is known for Friday Night Wine Tastings, they take place every Friday from 4pm-7pm.

Wild Olives is a Family-Friendly Restaurant!

Join our VIP Email List by visiting www.wildolives30a.com

STAY WILD

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Stephen

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Megan was a great waitress Food was delicious and delivered quickly The Wild Olive martini was fantastic

Ocean Club Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1059)

$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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JohnVIP

Dined on Dec 26, 2024

Been going to OC over 30 Years!!! Love the atmosphere and service!

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Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach

4.7

4.7 (955)

$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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Scott

Dined 2 days ago

William was our server and did a fantastic job, he knew the menu and made sure we were completely satisfied.

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4.7

4.7 (642)

$31 to $50

European

Miramar Beach

About the restaurant

"Commelfo" or "Comme il Faut" is coming from French and it means "Done proper way".

Commelfo – Modern Restaurant in our area that brought Destin and Miramar beach to life.We would like to offer our friends to taste a 24 K Gold!Gold at Commelfo is everywhere… start from design – continue with 24K Golden Cheesecake, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Ribeye Steak and Fillet Mignon. Everyone feels like a welcome guest and friend. Starting with authentic ingredients and traditional techniques, Commelfo talented chefs create original and unexpected dishes that bring these regional cuisines to a level never before experienced.

Welcome to Commelfo – Welcome to our Family!

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Matthew

Dined 2 days ago

The food was wonderful and the service and care they gave to us on our anniversary was special. We will definitely go back soon!

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Prosciutto Wrapped Stuffed Chicken

Vue on 30a

4.5

4.5 (2500)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Santa Rosa Beach

About the restaurant

Since opening their doors in 1971, Vue on 30a has showcased one of the most sought after, panoramic dining experiences on the Gulf. Under the visionary leadership of Executive Chef Christopher Mayhue and Executive Sous Chef Dalbert Hughes, Vue's menu is set to elevate the dining experience to new heights, reflecting the unique character and tastes of the 30A community and the ultimate southern coastal cuisine experience. Vue on 30a’s menu showcases the restaurant’s commitment to supporting local farmers and suppliers while reflecting the community's tastes and preferences. Favorite dishes include: House Smoke Tuna Dip, "Niceville Hot" Chicken Sandwich, NOLA Style BBQ Shrimp, Southern Style Fish and Shrimp and Warm Bread Pudding. These dishes, along with other updated favorites, are a testament to Vue on 30a’s dedication to delivering a dining experience that is both comforting and innovative. Vue on 30a continues to be a “Most Booked” restaurant at OpenTable.com.

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AndyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Changes in personnel has made a substantial improvement in food quality. Service was prompt and cheerful!

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Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House - Baytowne

4.5

4.5 (30)

$30 and under

Seafood

Miramar Beach

About the restaurant

Derived from the nickname given to Amberjack who don’t have any teeth, Slick Lips is a family-friendly seafood and oyster bar nestled in the picturesque Baytowne Wharf. With a key concentration on fresh ingredients, locally caught fish, and an assortment of fresh oysters, prepare to be hooked on this prime dining spot! Slick Lips is now officially OPEN!

Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House is in Baytowne Wharf – so spread the word! Property owners and guests of the Sandestin resort are already loyal regulars here. Turn north off Hwy 98 and the guard gate will issue you a pass. Once inside, follow the signs to Baytowne Wharf. We are located down the main strip heading towards the harbor. See you soon!

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Judy

Dined on Dec 27, 2024

Rae and fried Oysters for appetizers, and crab encrusted grouper for main course. Everything was tasty and green beans were cooked perfectly. I would visit again if I were in Baytown Wharf.

Ovide - Hotel Effie

4.4

4.4 (131)

$30 and under

Unspecified

Miramar Beach

About the restaurant

An elegant, culinary adventure, Ovide brings together classic Gulf Coast flavors and southern culinary traditions. At Ovide, every dish is fueled by a passion for sustainability and seasonality that gives each bite incredible flavor unlike anything you've tasted before.

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Sarah

Dined on Dec 25, 2024

We had a great experience. We sat outside, even though it was chilly for everyone else, we had heaters and loved it (we are from Iowa so it was warm for us). Our waiter was wonderful. We had the biscuits as starters and three of our party had the chicken, one had the sea scallops which was a feature, and one had a tortellini special. All were tasty and wonderful. We didn't have room for dessert but one person in our party had hot chocolate that was divine. Service was very attentive and kind throughout with our waiter who was from Peru.

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