You have so many options in Destin… Named “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village,” should and yes, does have many Seafood Restaurants, and you can even Get Your Catch prepared and cooked for you with “Hook and Cook.” Here are SoWal Connections’ Top 10 Destin Seafood Restaurants and a brief description with links so you can browse their menus and confirm hours of operation. The top 10 best seafood places to eat in Destin, Florida, are listed by their popular reviews and highest rated by locals and beach vacationers. We also weighed in on beachfront and harbor views. And more than a few offer a Great Place to Watch a Gulf or Harborside Sunset in Destin, FL. Bone appetite.
Looking for Destin’s Waterfront Dining Experiences & Sunsets? You Found it!
1. Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House
◦ 414 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541. (Get Directions)
◦ This place is known for its Alabama Oysters and locally sourced seafood specialties. Live Music, Libations, and Events. A Waterfront Dining Experience on The Harbor with Sunsets for outside tables. (nearly 7,000 positive reviews!)
◦ Website: boshamps.com (Menu items)
◦ Price Indicator: $$$
2. Dewey Destin Seafood Restaurant
◦ 9 Calhoun Ave, Destin, FL 32541. (Get Directions)
◦ The tasty local Grouper Sandwich is a crowd favorite here. It boasts a Destins Original seafood restaurant with takeout or tables right on the harbor dock. *Great Sunset option with waterfront views for ending a beautiful day on The Beach. Daily Catch of The Day options are excellent.
◦ Website: destinseafood.com (Menu Options)
◦ Price Indicator: $$
3. Harbor Docks
◦ 538 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541. (Get Directions)
◦ Their acclaimed Sushi and local seafood dishes are the hot picks. With outside seating for Sunsets and refreshing drinks. Features “Gulf to Table” local catch by local seafood provided by Harbor Docks Wholesale Seafood Market. Lovely beachfront views.
◦ Website: Harbor Docks (Menu Options)
◦ Price Indicator: $$
4. Pompano Joe’s
◦ 2237 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550. (Just outside Destin-Get Directions)
◦ On the menu, don’t miss out on the Caribbean-inspired seafood, especially the Garlic Crusted Grouper. Outdoor seating for Amazing Sunsets and Beachfront Tables are Available.
◦ Website: Pompano Joe’s Seafood (Menu Options)
◦ Price Indicator: $$$
5. The Crab Trap Seafood & Oyster Bar
◦ 3500 Scenic Hwy 98 E, Destin, FL 32541 (Get Directions)
◦ The Crab Trap is particularly known for its King Crab Legs and beautiful beachfront dining. It is another Great Spot for Lovely Waterfront beachfront Sunsets and a lovely vacation spot with coladas to daiquiris. Frozen cocktails are a must at the beach!
◦ Website: The Crab Trap Destin (Menu Options Photos)
◦ Price Indicator: $$
6. Louisiana Lagniappe
◦ 775 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin, FL 32541. (Get Directions)
◦ Serving Cajun-style seafood is super flavorful, and the Seafood Lagniappe is a crowd-pleaser. For over thirty years, we have been known for our Gulf seafood with a Creole flair and a waterfront dining experience for the whole family. Gluten-Free Menu Options: Grouper Favorites, Shrimp, Jambalaya, and more!
◦ Website: thelouisianalagniappe.com (Video by Coast 360) (Menu Options)
◦ Price Indicator: $$$
7. McGuire’s Irish Pub
◦ 33 East Highway 98, Destin, FL 32541. (Get Directions)
◦ Besides Irish offerings, their seafood, such as Senate Bean Soup, is the locals’ favorite. Mcguire’s offers live traditional Irish music and old-time favorites. Sundays feature Irish Coffee, Brunch, Lunch, and Dinner with plenty of Pub Fare Menu Offerings and drink specials.
◦ Website: mcguiresirishpub.com (Menu Options) Live: (Irish Traditional Music)
◦ Price Indicator: $$
8. The Back Porch
◦ 1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541. (Get Directions)
◦ Famous for its freshly steamed Gulf Seafood, especially the char-grilled Amberjack. Beachfront dining with outdoor tables and lovely Gulf of Mexico views.
◦ Website: The Back Porch (Menu Options) (Video with Local Guide Shane O’)
◦ Price Indicator: $$
9. Fudpuckers Beachside Bar n Grill
◦ 20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541 (Get Directions)
◦ Great seafood with an oddity of Feed The Gators & More. Rated by many as Best Family Friendly Restaurant in Destin. it’s colorful, tasty, and a great restaurant to visit with the family
◦ Website: Fudpuckers Beachside Bar n Grill (Menu Options)
◦ Price Indicator: $
10. Fish On Seafood House
◦ 791 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541 (Get Directions)
◦ Choice of fish and preparation, comes with house-made coleslaw, cocktail sauce, tartar sauce, and one side. Online and Takeout are available. Oh, and Happy Hour Every Day with food purchases!
◦ Website: Fish On Seafood House (Menu Options)
◦ Price Indicator: $
Destin Fl. Hook & Cook Seafood Restaurants
Even More Great Seafood Restaurants Options for Hook & Cook The Emerald Coast.
Some other restaurants in Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Okaloosa Island in addition, who will cook your catch listed are:
To get on a boat and reel in your dinner, click for Desitn Fishing Charters.
Looking for other great places to eat along Higway 98, and Scenic 30A, visit our best sunset spots for a cold drink and our Dining Guide.
*SoWal Connections recommends checking these Top 10 Destin Seafood Restaurant websites to confirm their operating hours and make prior reservations if needed. Enjoy your seafood-eating offerings!
