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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
An ice cream shop at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach, offering Ben & Jerry’s flavors in cups and cones, plus sundaes and milkshakes. The locally operated shop also offers ice cream cakes and catering for celebrations and events.
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Restaurant · Alys Beach
Coffee, espresso drinks, pastries & wine are offered at this relaxed cafe with a patio & bookshop.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fat Tuesday Daiquiri Bar serves New Orleans-inspired frozen cocktails in The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. Located at 132 Fisherman's Cove, the bar offers flavors such as Hurricane and 190 Octane in a casual setting with outdoor seating. It is a stop for adult visitors exploring the village's shops, restaurants and events.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Upscale Mediterranean restaurant and steakhouse serving fresh seafood, homemade pasta, and premium steaks.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Fishing shack–themed eatery serving a variety of seafood-focused dishes, including Sunday brunch.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Everkrisp at Grand Boulevard is a casual restaurant serving salads, grain bowls, sandwiches, avocado toast and smoothies. Guests can choose signature combinations or build their own meal, with dine-in seating, takeout and catering available. The restaurant is located at 625 Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Waterfront coffee shop serving fresh, handcrafted beignets and specialty brews.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Five Guys at Destin Plaza in Miramar Beach serves customizable burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fries and milkshakes. Located at 17 Poinciana Boulevard, this branch offers dine-in service, outdoor seating, takeout and delivery. Burgers are prepared with fresh ground beef, and the fries are cooked in peanut oil.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Everbowl in Miramar Plaza serves açaí bowls and smoothies at 12889 U.S. 98, Suite 108A. The casual shop offers fruit-topped bowls and drinks, with indoor seating, takeout and online ordering for the Miramar Beach location.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Maple Street Biscuit Company in Miramar Beach serves biscuit sandwiches, hand-breaded chicken, breakfast bowls, waffles and coffee. Located at The Market Shops near Sandestin, this casual breakfast-and-lunch restaurant offers hearty Southern-inspired dishes for dine-in or takeout.
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Restaurant · Seacrest
Casual crepe restaurant in Seacrest along Scenic Highway 30A. Creative Crepes serves sweet and savory crepes and breakfast dishes, with dine-in service and takeout near the shops of the Village of South Walton.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Culver's on Highway 98 West in the Miramar Beach area serves burgers, fresh frozen custard and casual American favorites. The locally operated restaurant offers dine-in and drive-through service, with a rotating Flavor of the Day for frozen custard.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Fat Daddy's Pizza is a casual pizzeria in Santa Rosa Plaza on U.S. Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. The menu features specialty and build-your-own pizzas, calzones, oven-baked sandwiches, salads and garlic breadsticks. Guests can dine in or order takeout, with options ranging from chicken pesto and barbecue chicken pizzas to vegetable and meat combinations.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Chain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Down Island Gulf Seafood Restaurant is a chef-owned, family-operated restaurant on US Highway 98 in Santa Rosa Beach. Its Gulf South menu features fish, oysters, shrimp and crab, including wood-fired dishes and raw bar selections. The casual restaurant also offers non-seafood dishes and a children’s menu.
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Restaurant · Destin
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill is a locally owned Destin restaurant and family entertainment destination operating since 1982. Its colorful venue on Emerald Coast Parkway combines casual dining, drinks, live entertainment and a souvenir shop with the on-site Gator Beach alligator attraction. The menu includes seafood, burgers, sandwiches, salads and desserts.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Frozen Dune is a family-owned dessert shop on Scenic Gulf Drive in Miramar Beach. Established in 2017, it specializes in rolled ice cream made to order on a frozen pan, with a choice of flavors and toppings. Boba tea and other specialty drinks round out the menu for a sweet stop near the beach.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual taco bar in Seaside near the beach, serving Baja-style fish tacos, burritos, guacamole, and other Mexican-inspired favorites. Bud & Alley’s Taco Bar offers margaritas, beer, and colorful outdoor seating along Scenic Highway 30A.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
A Thai restaurant on Village Boulevard in Santa Rosa Beach. Visit the official website for the menu and current service information.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
Edward’s Fine Food & Wine is a family-friendly restaurant on Main Street in Rosemary Beach offering seafood, steak and a broad wine selection in a relaxed setting. Guests can dine inside or in the courtyard. Tables are generally seated first come, first served. The restaurant reported reopening after the storm on October 10, 2026 with a limited menu and staff; check its latest updates before visiting.
