2015 Best Destin Restaurants by iTrip Vacations®

Best of Destin FL Restaurants

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Known to many as the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” it’s no surprise many Destin restaurants offer fresh catches and local ingredients in their dishes. Seafood may reign as king in Destin, but guests will also find a top pizza place and other American favorites. A focus on unique flavors and atmospheres draw people from all over to try new foods and experiences. Check out our picks for the best Destin restaurants.

Best Destin Restaurants: Dewey Destin’s

Have a Side of History

Dewey Destins Destin Florida

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This harbor-side restaurant has a distinct connection to Destin, as Dewey’s great-grandfather, Leonard Destin, founded the town in 1835. With that history comes true family recipes passed down the generations. Dewey Destin’s offers an expansive menu and overlooks the Destin harbor.

Open for lunch and dinner, favorites include catch-of-the-day specials – such as swordfish and grouper – as well as special entrees, salads, combos and sandwiches. Diners praise this dive for its food as well as the views while sitting outside on the pier.

Restaurant Location

Address: 202 Harbor Blvd.
Phone: (850) 837-7525
Website: http://www.destinseafood.com/DestinHarbor/

Best Destin Restaurants: Harbor Docks

Enjoy Local Freshness

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Operating for more than 30 years, Harbor Docks serves fresh local seafood, and all foods are made from scratch. This gulf-to-table certified restaurant focuses on local flavor, and opens for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Full menus offer everything from breakfast burritos to red snapper to fried seafood platters. Sushi is another popular choice. The sushi menu features dozens of rolls, sashimi, nigiri and appetizers. Visitors enjoy the food, service and almost-guaranteed dolphin sightings.

Restaurant Location

Address: 538 Harbor Blvd.
Phone: (850) 837-2506
Website: http://harbordocks.com/

Best Destin Restaurants: Landshark’s Pizza

Try Some Italian Flavor

Landshark's Pizza Destin FL

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Pizza, wings, burgers and subs are all up for order at this local favorite. This sports bar serves brickoven pizza and wings, and ranks among the top-rated pizza joints in Destin.

Create a pizza or order from more than a dozen wing flavors. Burger options include the Landshark way or your way. The restaurant also changes its on-tap beers every couple of weeks, providing something new to try. With a Cheers feel, this spot welcomes visitors to become part of their family.

Restaurant Location

Address: 763 Harbor Blvd.
Phone: (850) 424-6743
Website: http://www.landsharkspizza.com/

Best Destin Restaurants: Boshamps

Order Oysters and Comfort Food

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This seafood and oyster bar specializes in gulf-to-table Southern cuisine. Four decks provide panoramic views of the harbor, and diners can sit under covers or umbrellas with easy access to bars.

Open for lunch and dinner, Boshamps has sandwiches, baskets and platters, as well as featured oyster options. For dinner, try the cornmeal-dusted gulf grouper pecan or Boshamps basket, with a mix of oysters, shrimp and sides. Ingredients are locally sourced from places such as Destin Seafood Market and Back Forty Farms.

Restaurant Location

Address: 414 Harbor Blvd.
Phone: (850) 424-7406
Website: boshamps.com

Best Destin Restaurants: Beach Walk Cafe

Make A Date

Beach Walk Cafe Destin FL

Beachwalk Henderson Park

A fine-dining establishment, Beach Walk Cafe is located at Henderson Park Inn. With indoor and outdoor dining, this dinner-only restaurant features a full menu and wine list. The chef’s creation of the day and dishes like Grouper Vince and ribeye cap give guests plenty of flavor in an up-scale atmosphere.

Toes in the Sand is a VIP package that allows guests to sit directly on the beach. The sky-view deck is perfect for anyone who enjoys scenic views of the water.

Restaurant Location

Address: 2700 Scenic Hwy 98, Henderson Park Inn
Phone: (850) 650-7100
Website: http://beachwalkcafe.com/

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