O’Quigley's Seafood Steamer offers something for everyone. With 61 video screens, comfortable seating, and a large selection of beers, this bar has been voted best sports bar on the Emerald Coast nine years in a row. Surprisingly, they serve dishes that are better than most bar food. O'Quigley's is conveniently located down the Destin strip, away from crowds of tourists.
Nestled on the edge of the sea in the premise of Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort, John Wehner's Village Door is a happening restaurant and nightclub that has something for everyone. Here you can enjoy a dinner with your family or dance the night away with your friends to the music churned out by the famous Dream Band and DJs. The restaurant serves an array of American delicacies made from oysters and shrimps, as well as steaks and Stuffed Hamburgers. Book a table next to the window to enjoy the spectacular views of the sea. The pleasant outdoor bar you can hangout with your friends and enjoy the various libations on offer.
The airy, tropical ambiance and delicious upscale food has patrons coming back to Café Thirty-A over and over again. The split level interior features cheerful yellow walls, wooden tables and chairs, and whimsical white umbrellas hanging askew from the ceiling. Though the vibe may be casual, the food is anything but. Items on the menu include Wood Oven Roasted Chilean Sea Bass, Pan Roasted Lamb Rack and Grilled Filet Mignon. They feature an award-winning wine list and an innovative dessert menu.
Fresh food that incorporates local history and ingredients that are often from the Gulf is what the Great Southern Cafe is all about. Chef and co-owner Jim Shirley draws inspiration from culinary traditions around the world in his dishes whiles still maintaining his Southern roots. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner, menu items include oysters, grilled salmon, grits and grillades, Pensacola pulled pork and more.
Selling the best selection of hard-to-find wines and craft beers between Tallahassee and New Orleans, Chan's Wine World is a true gem. With their competitive prices and attentive staff, this place makes you want to come back at least once a year (to try their great seasonal beers). Alternatively, look around in their liquor store or enjoy the gourmet lunch and dinner menu and special cheeses. In fact, you'll easily spend the whole day in this great little Destin retreat. There are four other locations throughout the Emerald Coast area.
Back in the day, Harbor Docks was nothing more than a little harbor cottage with six picnic tables. People would come in for ice cold beers and oysters; nothing fancy, but a great atmosphere. Nowadays, Harbor Docks is home to several sushi bars and an elevated deck with beautiful views. The picnic tables, however, are still here retaining the restaurant's casual and authentic atmosphere. Their made-from-scratch menu is both delicious and healthy, containing the most amazing fish dishes and Thai delights. Right on the water, hidden away in the harbor, you'll dine among locals here.
The airy, tropical ambiance and delicious upscale food has patrons coming back to Café Thirty-A over and over again. The split level interior features cheerful yellow walls, wooden tables and chairs, and whimsical white umbrellas hanging askew from the ceiling. Though the vibe may be casual, the food is anything but. Items on the menu include Wood Oven Roasted Chilean Sea Bass, Pan Roasted Lamb Rack and Grilled Filet Mignon. They feature an award-winning wine list and an innovative dessert menu.
Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, The Red Bar is more than just a bar. Menu items include fish, shrimp and crawfish, manicotti, salads, sandwiches, burgers and more. The bar also regularly hosts live music and even has its own in-house jazz band. So whether you come for the music or the food, you won't be disappointed.
McGuire's Irish Pub is a homey spot made famous for its home-spun ales and live music gigs. Situated in the heart of Destin, it hugs the pristine Florida coast and welcomes guzzlers from far-off corners of the city. The relaxed milieu, complete with dimly lit lights and dollar notes adorning its walls and roofs lend it a chic vibe. McGuire's offers an exciting menu of traditional Irish brews, along with an impressive pub grub bill of fare comprising specialties like the slow-roasted prime ribeye (USDA PRIME approved), Senate bean soup and other dishes like succulent steaks and salads.