Diners' Choice: Good for groups restaurants in Destin

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Pazzo Italiano Destin

4.8

4.8 (1973)

$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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Steven

Dined 1 day ago

My wife and I went here for date night and had never tried this place before. We were very impressed with the service, the food, the portions with everything and we will definitely we going back again. Thank you at an amazing first experience.

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Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8

4.8 (269)

$30 and under

American

Destin

About the restaurant

Locally owned and operated.. We have a unique menu blending American cuisine with a touch of creole. Lunch varies from our popular shrimp & grits, to our delicious and filling $9.99 specials like bourbon chicken or sweet n sour chicken, to a fresh beef burger. Dinner provides a daily special on our blackboard often offering local grouper or steak, or consider our dinner menu with salads, pastas, steaks and unique entrees. Brunch on Sunday offers a la carte menu, buffet from 9am till 130pm, along with $10 bottomless mimosas. We also have a full bar with a great wine list.

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Michael

Dined on Aug 28, 2024

The reserved table space was perfect for our group. The room had tables spaced out so that all of the other tables in the room were not impacted by out gathering. The evening was stellar…

Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin

4.7

4.7 (2375)

$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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Sheilavip

Dined 4 days ago

Great food and drink. Sat in the bar during happy hour and got such a great deal!

Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach

4.7

4.7 (935)

$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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Tracy

Dined on Aug 29, 2024

Always the best food and service! They are so accommodating! Highly recommend!

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4.7

4.7 (8)

$30 and under

Seafood

Miramar Beach

About the restaurant

Sunset Bay Cafe, located near the Linkside Conference Center in Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, offers a casual dining experience overlooking the Choctawhatchee Bay. Open daily for breakfast and lunch, Sunset Bay Cafe is a family owned and operated restaurant serving the finest in locally sourced ingredients including fresh produce and sustainable seafood, delivered daily from the docks in Destin, Florida. Sunset Bay Cafe offers a full bar, outdoor dining, poolside Tiki bar (seasonally), and “grab and go” options.

Sunset Bay Café is in an incredible location – 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, go straight for a half of a mile and the restaurant is on your right. There is plenty of parking and takes mere moments to arrive from Hwy 98.

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Janie

Dined on Aug 4, 2024

Lovely Sunday Brunch and delicious food! Loved our waiter Shonjay ! And those beignets !

Fleming's Steakhouse - Sandestin

4.6

4.6 (938)

$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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jonvip

Dined 3 days ago

Always good to be back for dinner! Great place to dine.

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Wine Dinner Far Niente

Ovide - Hotel Effie

4.6

4.6 (108)

$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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John

Dined on Aug 5, 2024

Early dinner with a party of nine including an infant and two children. Reservation made and honored through Open Table. Beautiful hotel and restaurant. Very attentive staff from the doorman to the wait staff. Somewhat limited menu but all entrees were excellent including the fish, pasta and kid's menu items. Make sure you stop by the rooftop pool/bar for nice view.

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Experience

Saturday & Sunday Brunch

Mezcal Mexican Grill

4.6

4.6 (230)

$30 and under

Mexican

Miramar Beach

About the restaurant

Mezcal Mexican Grill at The Seascape Towne Centre serves an upscale menu paired with a full-service bar, top-shelf tequilas and local live entertainment

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Ehrhardt

Dined on Aug 30, 2024

Sent back a drink that was awful. Server offers to replace it and was still charged for it. Also was given “large” “top” shelf” drinks that we didn’t expect. House drinks were expected. Over priced. Food was good though.

Wild Olives Market & Cafe

4.5

4.5 (88)

$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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Nataliavip

Dined 3 days ago

Delicious food, great wine selection . Almost brought me back to Europe.

Emeril's Coastal

4.2

4.2 (2441)

$30 and under

Seafood

Santa Rosa Beach

About the restaurant

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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Placidovip

Dined 3 days ago

Amazing food and superb attention, can't remember our server's name, but she was incredibly helpful and attentive. Don't miss the Flight of Porto at the end of you dinner.

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