Finding your next coastal moment…
A little local discovery
Great food. Beautiful beaches. Places worth finding.
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Explore the Emerald Coast
20 places on this page
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Restaurant · Destin
Fatboys on Harbor Boulevard in Destin serves made-to-order burgers, chicken wings, sandwiches and fries in a casual setting. The menu includes meatless choices and gluten-free buns, and a full-service bar offers beer, wine and cocktails. Dine-in, takeout and online ordering are available at the Destin location.
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Community recommendation calculation: (total stars + 17.5) ÷ (review count + 5). Five prior reviews at 3.5 stars reduce the effect of very small samples. Only published reviews from active, non-demo accounts count.
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Restaurant · Destin
Full-service breakfast, brunch, and lunch café near the beach in Destin. Breakfast, lunch, and espresso drinks are served throughout the day, with indoor seating and a large covered outdoor patio.
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Restaurant · Destin
Mimmo’s Destin Ristorante Italiano serves Italian dishes rooted in owner Mimmo La Innusa’s Sicilian family recipes. The menu includes pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes, with specialties such as chicken or veal Marsala and lobster pappardelle. Its Destin dining room features wood and stone accents and a full bar.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
87 Plaza is an open-air wine bar and restaurant by Chef Jim Shirley, located in the bustling town center of Seaside, Florida. It offers a trendy, al fresco dining experience featuring an extensive wine list, craft cocktails, and an imaginative menu of casual fare.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Restaurant and wine shop at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, serving seasonal dishes for lunch and dinner. Visit the official website for current menus, hours and reservations.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
An upscale Mexican restaurant at Grand Boulevard in Miramar Beach, with dishes inspired by Mexico City cuisine. Cantina Laredo serves grilled seafood, chicken, and steak with house sauces, alongside tacos, enchiladas, guacamole, and fresh-lime margaritas.
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
Dairy Queen & Orange Julius on Scenic Gulf Drive is a treat-focused shop in Miramar Beach. Stop in for soft-serve cones, Blizzard treats, shakes and frozen desserts, with cakes, outdoor seating, mobile ordering and delivery also available.
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Restaurant · Destin
Irish pub near Destin Harbor with a classic saloon atmosphere, live Irish entertainment, and an upstairs deck with harbor views.
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Restaurant · 30A
Mimmo’s 30A Ristorante Italiano brings Sicilian family recipes to Blue Mountain Beach. This sister restaurant to Mimmo’s Destin serves Italian pasta, pizza, seafood and meat dishes in a dining room that combines rustic brick, wood furnishings and modern farmhouse details. Reservations and private holiday gatherings are available.
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Restaurant · Destin
Empanola Destin is an empanada and coffee shop on Opa-Locka Lane. Its menu combines Latin American flavors and New Orleans-inspired fillings, including Argentine beef, Peruvian chicken and crawfish étouffée, alongside vegetarian choices and sweet empanadas. Espresso drinks, matcha and cold brew are available, with dine-in, pickup, delivery and catering options.
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Restaurant · Destin
East Pass Coffee Co. is a locally owned café at 121 Benning Drive in old Destin. It serves craft coffee, breakfast and lunch, with dishes such as bowls, breakfast burritos and burgers, plus beer and wine. The converted residential space offers indoor seating and a pet-friendly outdoor patio.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Family-friendly Italian restaurant in Seagrove Beach serving hand-tossed pizza, pasta, veal, and chicken dishes, with dine-in and takeout options.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Hurricane Oyster Bar & Grill is a casual seafood restaurant in Grayton Beach, serving oysters alongside seafood dishes, sandwiches, and tacos. Its colorful dining room has an eclectic coastal feel, with dine-in and takeout available on Logan Lane.
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Restaurant · Destin
El Pollon is a family-owned Peruvian charcoal rotisserie chicken restaurant on Commons Drive East in Destin. The menu centers on chicken meals and includes Peruvian dishes such as lomo saltado, sandwiches and sides. Dine-in, takeout and delivery ordering are available at this Paradise Key location.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Casual restaurant in Grayton Beach serving made-from-scratch American comfort food. Chanticleer Eatery offers lunch and dinner, with an outdoor patio and a menu designed for relaxed meals and family gatherings.
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Restaurant · Destin
Dat Burrito Place is a casual Mexican restaurant at Paradise Key in Destin. Its menu includes burritos, street tacos, quesadillas and bowls, with favorites such as the Cali Burrito and Cali Bowl. Dine-in, pickup and delivery are available at its Commons Drive East location.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Dawson's Yogurt & Fudge Works
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Restaurant · Miramar Beach
A New Orleans-style seafood restaurant at Seascape in Miramar Beach, serving oysters and Louisiana-inspired dishes.
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Restaurant · Santa Rosa Beach
Grayton Corner Cafe & Wine Shop is a neighborhood cafe and retail wine shop at 14 Clayton Lane, Suite 16, in Grayton Beach. The cafe offers a rotating selection of made-to-order lunches with American and Southern influences, along with outdoor seating. Its wine shop adds bottles to browse and take home; contact the cafe for current specials and events.
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Restaurant · Rosemary Beach
Casual restaurant and bar on Main Street in Rosemary Beach serving coastal and Southwest-inspired dishes. Cowgirl Kitchen offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner, including tacos, pizzas, sandwiches, and cocktails, with outdoor patio seating.
