TOTAL OF MORE THAN 400 RESTAURANTS:
American, Buffet, Caribbean, French, Irish, Italian, Mexican, Oriental, Seafood, Subs, Thai.

Restaurants serve some of the freshest seafood in Florida. A justified claim as there are always at least 20 tasty types of fish available for savoring during any one season. Bordering the gulf, harbor, bay or bayou, culinary characters range from cedar seafood shacks, lighthouse-bedecked oyster bars and tiki-topped harbor decks to gracious antebellum estates and elegant Gulf-air cafes. Emerald Coast specialties spotlight tastes of the South, from authentic Louisiana Cajun crawfish gumbo, beer-battered fried mullet, hush puppies and pecan pie to continental and European cuisines.

Local eateries range from rustic oyster bars to open air cafes to candlelit restaurants. What they all have in common is freshest and largest variety of seafood on the Gulf of Mexico. At least 20 tasty types of fish are caught in local waters during any one season, providing a wide variety of savory menu offerings. Red Snapper, amberjack, yellow-fin tuna and triggerfish are some local favorites that come straight from the harbor docks. Blackened, fried, broiled or sautéed – choose your favorite taste and enjoy a mouthwatering treat.

Meat and potato lovers find plenty of delicious dining here, too. Succulent steaks, burgers and fries and a wide assortment of other non-seafood fare are found everywhere.

You can expect a memorable dining experience in the Destin * Fort Walton Beach * Okaloosa Island area, and it’s all served up with a special ingredient – pure Southern Hospitality.