Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Destin

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Renaissance

4.9

4.9 (212)

$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.

Top review

Ashley

Dined today

My companion couldn’t make the reservation due to flight delays, so I requested the meal our meals for takeout. The food was fantastic and how they accommodated me was above and beyond. Everything on their menu that I’ve tried has been phenomenal.

Bijoux

4.9

4.9 (3352)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Destin

About the restaurant

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is an upscale fine dining destination located in The Market Shops, just outside the entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open nightly for dinner, Bijoux specializes in fresh Gulf seafood, prime steaks, and an extensive, award-winning wine list. The elegant yet inviting ambiance is complemented by exceptional service and a thoughtfully curated menu. Guests can also unwind in the intimate Bijoux lounge, which offers a full bar and an impressive selection of specialty martinis and craft cocktails. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion or looking for a great meal in a relaxed, refined setting, Bijoux is the perfect place to dine.

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Mary

Dined 2 days ago

The food is always fabulous and Olga our server was amazing!

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Grouper Almandine

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"Black Skillet" Filet Mignon

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Cowboy Ribeye

Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

4.8

4.8 (1786)

$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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Marlene

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent service and experience . The waiter was amazing the ambiance was great . Definitely recommend

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4.8

4.8 (219)

$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.

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HaleyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Food was very good! The fish quality was great. A little pricey for what it is but it is very good sushi. Our waitress Jada was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and was wonderful. She made the experience great!

Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8

4.8 (306)

$30 and under

American

Destin

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated in the heart of Niceville, Basil & Baxter’s offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with a chef-driven menu. Led by Chef Amber, we feature fresh Gulf seafood, hand-cut steaks, and creative American cuisine with a Southern twist. Our chalkboard specials highlight seasonal ingredients and local catches like grouper and shrimp. Open Monday through Saturday from 4 to 9 PM, we also offer a full bar and curated wine list—perfect for a relaxed dinner or special night out.

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Greg

Dined 7 days ago

Food was excellent but it was close to 80 degrees in the back room. Really don’t expect to be hot like that at a nice restaurant. The front seating area was much more comfortable, but we didn’t get to choose our seats.

Pazzo Italiano Destin

4.8

4.8 (2111)

$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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Stephanie

Dined 2 days ago

Best Italian restaurant!!! Love the food so much and the service is amazing!!!

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Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

4.7

4.7 (2583)

$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.

Top review

ChristyVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Fantastic food and service. We will definitely be returning to this restaurant.

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Alaskan King Crab Legs

red onion organic restaurant

4.8

4.8 (42)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Destin

About the restaurant

Mediterranean style restaurant with Greek tapas and small plates.

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Manon

Dined 5 days ago

Food was good and fresh, and the waitress was attentive and efficient. Will 100% recommend and go again!

Beach Walk Café

4.8

4.8 (1132)

$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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MichaelVIP

Dined 2 days ago

I was worried this would be just an overpriced resort restaurant. While it was expensive, the food was very good and the service was great. Only downside was parking is limited if you are not staying at the very expensive hotel connected to the restaurant.

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin

4.7

4.7 (2578)

$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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Scott

Dined 7 days ago

Very pleasantly surprising how good the food was. Service was excellent. Speed of service was great. This restaurant has gotten right!😁😁

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Thai Shrimp & Scallops

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