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1. Red Lobster - Fort Walton Beach
4.0
Excellent(10)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Fort Walton Beach
Red Lobster welcomes you by offering PRIORITY SEATING to reduce your wait time in the restaurant, so you can spend more time doing the things you love. Or, come enjoy a drink at our bar and a Tasting Plate while you wait. Red Lobster is the world's largest and most loved seafood restaurant company, offering high quality, freshly-prepared seafood, sourced in a way that is traceable, sustainable and responsible. We offer lunch and dinner daily, featuring classics like our Ultimate Feast®, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp, and feature limited time flavors and preparations during events like Lobsterfest®, Crabfest® and Endless Shrimp®. And, who can resist our famous warm and cheesy Cheddar Bay Biscuits®? To learn more visit www.redlobster.com
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2. Primrose Coastal Italian
4.2
Awesome(466)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Destin
Booked 15 times today
New era of dining on the Emerald Coast. Inspired by the sun-drenched shores of Italy and the abundance of the Gulf, Primrose is proud to unveil a refined Coastal Italian concept that brings together the best of both worlds, rustic elegance and regional flavor. Guests can enjoy 50% off bottles of wine (under $200) from 8-10pm as well as on Kids’ entrees from 5-6pm.Our Executive Chef Scott Plumley has reimagined the menu with a focus on simplicity, seasonality and authenticity. Locally caught seafood takes the lead paired with house-made pastas, bright Mediterranean ingredients, and thoughtfully selected wines. Each dish tells a story of land and sea – of Italian heritage interpreted through a fresh, Florida lens. Primrose offers a dining experience that is as inviting as it is inspired. Whether you’re joining for a celebratory dinner or a sunset meal with friends, you’ll find the warmth of Italian Hospitality infused with the breezy charm of the Gulf Coast.
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3. Beach Walk Café
4.7
Exceptional(1112)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Destin
Booked 24 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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4. Pazzo Italiano Destin
4.8
Exceptional(2087)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Destin
Booked 46 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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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin
4.8
Exceptional(1774)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Destin
Booked 62 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!
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6. The Grand Marlin of Pensacola Beach
4.8
Exceptional(7345)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Pensacola
Booked 146 times today
The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a inside main dining area with a shuck to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking the beautiful Santa Rosa Sound, and private event rooms. This Pensacola Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Pensacola Bay Area. Our Chefs have a passion for great-tasting food and particularly love working their culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops on our North Drop patio, or a night out in the Main Dining room. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.
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7. Emeril's Coastal
4.4
Awesome(2584)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Santa Rosa Beach
Booked 43 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.
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8. red onion organic restaurant
4.7
Exceptional(38)
Price: Moderate
• Mediterranean • Destin
Booked 5 times today
Mediterranean style restaurant with Greek tapas and small plates.
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9. Commelfo Restaurant
4.5
Awesome(730)
Price: Expensive
• European • Miramar Beach
Booked 43 times today
"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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10. Margaritaville - Destin
3.4
Very Good(16)
Price: Moderate
• American • Destin
Booked 4 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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