Ivette's Guidebook
Food scene
Okinawa Japanese Steak & Seafood House
180 Eglin Pkwy NEBest Japanese restaurant in town.
This is a legit Indian cuisine, very close to the rental
6 locals recommend
Holi Indian Cuisine (A Flavor of Joy)
280 Eglin Pkwy NEThis is a legit Indian cuisine, very close to the rental
Out of the beaten path, this is our favourite place to go eat seafood when we don’t want to drive far and want to avoid crowds
21 locals recommend
Rick's Crab Trap
178 Eglin Pkwy NEOut of the beaten path, this is our favourite place to go eat seafood when we don’t want to drive far and want to avoid crowds
Cozy local wine bar and Italian restaurant - love that we can walk, eat tapas at the bar, drink fresh sangria while listening to live music
7 locals recommend
Twisted Grape Wine Bar and Cafe
1193 Eglin PkwyCozy local wine bar and Italian restaurant - love that we can walk, eat tapas at the bar, drink fresh sangria while listening to live music
One of the favourite places to dine outdoors, waterfront. Kids play on the sand or water while parents enjoy views and outdoor bar. Super modern and chic! If you rent a boat or jets ski, this is the place to stop and ancle for lunch or dinner.
106 locals recommend
The Gulf
1284 Marler AvenueOne of the favourite places to dine outdoors, waterfront. Kids play on the sand or water while parents enjoy views and outdoor bar. Super modern and chic! If you rent a boat or jets ski, this is the place to stop and ancle for lunch or dinner.
Classic Irish pub, great for steaks, drinks, fun atmosphere. Try the bar on the top floor.
318 locals recommend
McGuire's Irish Pub of Destin
33 US-98Classic Irish pub, great for steaks, drinks, fun atmosphere. Try the bar on the top floor.
Love this place to eat steamed seafood, good to share among friends or family.
58 locals recommend
Old Bay Steamer
102 Santa Rosa BlvdLove this place to eat steamed seafood, good to share among friends or family.
This is a waterfront restaurant on the Cinco Bayou. They have live music every night. We go here when we don’t want to drive to Destin, we drink and then catch and uber back home. Super close. This is another good spot if you rent a boat or jets ski.
39 locals recommend
AJ's on the Bayou
200 Eglin Pkwy NEThis is a waterfront restaurant on the Cinco Bayou. They have live music every night. We go here when we don’t want to drive to Destin, we drink and then catch and uber back home. Super close. This is another good spot if you rent a boat or jets ski.
Sightseeing
Air Force Armament Museum
100 Museum DrLocal AF Museum - free admission, 5 minutes drive.
Catch this cool dolphin cruise with the family. They have a bar with snacks. Take Dramamine for sea sickness before going.
29 locals recommend
Boogies Watersports
16 Harbor BlvdCatch this cool dolphin cruise with the family. They have a bar with snacks. Take Dramamine for sea sickness before going.