Beach / Fun / Family Dining Guide:
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill - Fudpucker's has
been serving up fun for over 20 years, with two locations: Okaloosa Island & Highway
98 in Destin. Both locations have playgrounds and a great kid's menu for the little
fudsters! Call 850-654-4200 for more information or check out www.fudpucker.com.
AJ's - Overlooking the Destin Harbor: seafood,
steamers, and sandwiches, pasta plus a children's menu. Email
for Info
Back Porch Restaurant - Beach dining with a
serious menu but no pretensions. Nice view right on the gulf, overlooking a public beach.
Beach attire welcome as are children. Email
for Info
(The) Crab Trap - Casual beach dining with an emphasis on
seafood at overlooking two popular beaches: Okaloosa Island and James Lee County Park.
Mo-Joe's - Beer, Burgers and wings. NFL and ESPN
packages plus satellite and 20 TV's. If your home team game isn't on, just ask! Arcade and
kids menu. Email
for Info
Pompano Joe's - Relaxed "burger and
fish" menu on the beach, with a tip of the hat to the Caribbean. Email
for Info
Upscale and Fine Dining:
Beachwalk
Cafe - Chef Tim Creehan's beachfront fine dining experience. Upscale, elegant,
top quality food and view. Email
for Info
Cafe Grazie - Italian, Italian, Italian ... with
a nice emphasis on seafood. Email
for Info
Louisiana Lagniappe - Louisiana style seafood
and steaks in a tranquil setting overlooking the Destin Harbor. Very reasonable prices. Email
for Info
Marina Cafe - Mediterranean, Creole, and
American plus wood fired pizza and sushi. Great harbor view. Email
for Info
Bars and Nightclubs:
AJ's - Although you can get lunch and dinner, the
attraction of AJ's is the open air bar (often with live music) overlooking the Destin
Harbor that parties into the early morning hours. Email
for Info
Fudpucker's - Check out the best live
entertainment around at Fudpucker's in Destin's "Down Under Bar" with Black Eyed
Blonde taking the stage at 10 PM Thursday - Saturday nights. Fud's in Destin is proud to
announce their latest attraction, Gator Beach. Call 850-654-4200 for more information or
check out www.fudpucker.com.
Howl At The Moon - Dueling piano rock-n-roll bar
where the party keeps rolling, plus national touring comedy on Sunday nights. Email
for Info
Marina Cafe - Popular Wednesday ladies night in
their lounge overlooking the harbor. Email
for Info
Nightown - Serious party nightclub with two
sections, one with DJ and one with live music. Email
for Info
(The) Red Bar - Funky Grayton Beach bar, all
crowds welcome, live jazz and other music.
(The) Swamp Club - Huge club with dance music,
live bands, 4 bars, tattoo parlor with a "real" swamp running through the club.
Outdoor beach style feel. Email
for Info
Destin, Florida
- With its brilliant white quartz sand and
warm gulf waves, Destin and Fort Walton Beach lures visitors with plenty of recreational
opportunities, fresh seafood dining, and reasonably priced lodging. Part of northwest
Florida's less crowded Emerald Coast, it is conveniently located between Pensacola and
Panama City.