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Restaurant · Destin
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch restaurant in Destin offering homestyle favorites, coastal-inspired dishes, and specialty drinks. Crackings serves classics alongside dishes such as lobster Gouda grits in a casual setting on Highway 98.
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Restaurant · Destin
Harbor Docks is a waterfront restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor. Established in 1979, it serves seafood supplied through its own wholesale market, along with sushi and other made-from-scratch dishes. Deck seating offers harbor views, and the restaurant also hosts private events.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fast-food chain serving chicken sandwiches & nuggets along with salads & sides.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Calypso Cafe is the restaurant and bar at Embassy Suites by Hilton Destin Miramar Beach on Scenic Gulf Drive. It serves seafood and Caribbean-inspired dishes, seasonal specials and a kids menu, with cocktails, beer and wine available at the bar.
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Restaurant · Destin
Coastal restaurant and café at Crystal Beach in Destin. The café serves breakfast and lunch, while the evening restaurant offers Gulf seafood, sushi, and other dinner dishes, with seafood supplied by Harbor Docks Wholesale Seafood Market.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop in Seagrove Beach serving locally roasted organic coffee, fresh pastries, and breakfast and lunch options, with a porch overlooking Eastern Lake.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Clean Juice at The Market Shops in Miramar Beach serves fresh juices, smoothies, acai bowls and light meals. Located in Suite 15B on Emerald Coast Parkway, the shop offers dine-in, takeout, delivery and online ordering, with a kids menu and catering options.
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Restaurant · Destin
Breakfast, brunch, and lunch cafe in Destin Commons offering Southern-inspired dishes, pancakes, egg specialties, and brunch cocktails, with dine-in and takeout options.
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Restaurant · Destin
Family-owned coastal Mexican restaurant on Harbor Boulevard in Destin serving burritos, tacos, and nachos. Choose from Baja, chipotle, barbecue, or Southwest preparations with freshly prepared ingredients and slow-roasted chicken or steak.
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Restaurant · Grayton Beach
Breakfast and brunch restaurant in Grayton Beach serving homestyle favorites and lunch dishes. Crackings offers a relaxed setting at Uptown Grayton, with live music and a menu of breakfast classics and coastal-inspired specialties.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Evie Mae’s Pit Barbecue brings Texas-style barbecue to Miramar Beach. The menu includes oak-smoked brisket, pulled pork, turkey, sausage and pork ribs, with combo plates, sandwiches and family packs. Scratch-made sides include potato salad, collard greens, baked potato casserole and cornbread. Guests can dine in or order barbecue to go.
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Restaurant · Destin
Gulf-front fine-dining restaurant at Henderson Park Inn serving locally inspired cuisine in a coastal setting with sunset views. Dining is available to guests ages 13 and older.
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Restaurant · Destin
Marina Cafe is a waterfront restaurant overlooking Destin Harbor. Its dinner menu features Gulf seafood, prime steaks, pasta and seasonal dishes, with a wine selection and a separate lounge and bar menu. The restaurant also accommodates private events.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
A neighborhood wine bar in the Shops of Grayton, beside Black Bear Bread Co.’s café and bakery. Black Bear Bar Room offers natural wines, craft beer, and shareable bites in an intimate setting, with live music and special events adding to the atmosphere.
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Restaurant · Destin
Health-focused eatery serving fresh, customizable bowls and natural smoothies.
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Restaurant · Inlet Beach
Fine dining restaurant by chef Tim Creehan at 30Avenue in Inlet Beach. Cuvee 30A serves signature seafood and meat dishes, with an extensive wine list, a bar, and a reservable chef’s table experience.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Southern specialties come with a twist at this warm spot that gives classic recipes a modern spin.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin offers prime steaks, seafood, vegetarian selections, wine and handcrafted cocktails. Guests can dine in the main dining room or on the outdoor patio. The restaurant also provides private dining rooms and event catering for celebrations and business gatherings.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Coffee shop on Seaside’s Central Square serving locally roasted organic and fair trade coffee, specialty teas, pastries, and quiches.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Oyster bar and grill in Miramar Beach serving raw oysters, little neck clams, New England-style clam chowder, seafood, and Nashville-inspired dishes, with draft beer and TVs for watching sports.
