Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Florida Panhandle

6 restaurant menus in Florida Panhandle, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Half Shell Oyster House Of Destin
Half Shell Oyster House Of Destin
92/100 (7517 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Oyster
Tuna
Sandwiches
Salmon
Burger
Crab Cake
Shrimp
Fried shrimp
Alfredo
Lobster
Creme Brulee
Crawfish
Pasta
Catfish
Salad
Shrimp and Grits
Po' Boys
Crab
"We have eaten at the Flowood location & the Gulfport location and loved them both. We were hungry and in Destin - saw it off to the side in the..."
Beth Hardy Duff
"Great service and fantastic food. There was a bit of a wait, but food quality and the experience provided by the staff made it completely worth it!..."
Kayte Hogan
"Amazing food and great service. We had a dozen raw oysters on the half shell and half a dozen oysters Rockefeller. They were all delicious and..."
Samantha Koopman
"Beautiful place, delicious food wonderful service I truly recommend this place in Destin..."
Bianqui Guevara
"We had a group of 11. Our server didn’t miss a beat. We tried 3 different kinds of oysters and enjoyed them all, but the Orleans oysters were the..."
Alison Coffman
"Cajun Oysters were great and not too spicy, so you could add hot sauce if you really want to turn up the heat. The Fried Green Tomato and Blue Crab..."
Rachel Harris
"First time here. Mgr gave us a free Tuna Dip which was excellent. The Redfish Orleans with Asparagus & Cheese Grits was to die for. Will definitely..."
Tim Jones
"Great service, we got three different entrees at our table; fried shrimp, surf and turf, and shrimp & grits. The shrimp & grits was by far the most..."
Paige Woolever
"I don't eat seafood but my husband loved the fried oysters and my chicken linguini dish was the best I'd ever..."
Lori Eadens
"Amazing dinner and drinks! Loved the strawberry mojito, cheese grits, friend green tomato and crab cake appetizer, all the entrees were delicious and..."
Stephanie Allman Guthrie
"My husband, 3 small kids and I went for dinner super bowl Sunday 30 minutes before closing. They were very kind and understanding. The food was..."
Ana Legaspi
"Fantastic! The food was great(oyster sampler, seafood stuffed mushrooms, and fried shrimp), wine was good, and service was superb! We will be back..."
Lindsey Harris
"By far the best restaurant on the gulf coast. We enjoyed all 5 of our dinners and the waiter was excellent. This was our 4th visit in 4 years and we..."
Jerry Montgomery
"Fantastic, great great food, atmosphere most beautiful and relaxing, and Tyler our waiter was perfection~!!! Going back..."
Alexis Ballogg-Saviola Lierman
"Wonderful place, yummy food and the best service..."
Jennifer JJ Rice Hampton
"We ate there two nights ina row the first night was as best that it could get the second night our son and his wife asked that we take them to me the..."
Paul Bob McManus
"We waited for about an hour to be seated but it didn't feel like it. There was a live band playing and people watching was awesome. The outdoor..."
Sarah Strong
"Wow!!! Can’t say enough. Food was amazing and the atmosphere was great. The interior is deceptively large. Don’t be in a rush and after your..."
Michael F
"The prices are a little higher but so worth it. The quality is top notch. We had the snapper two different ways. Amazing! The oysters were the best..."
Janet Wey
"Shout out to Roxy for taking care of me - Absolutely excellent food. So much better than the everything-fried tourist trap cuisine up the road...."
Sun Lee
"Beautiful location, right on the water, views at almost every table. Quality, delicious food. Great service. LONG wait times, particularly if you go..."
Julie Zabowski
"Super cool atmosphere inside and out this spot is right on the water and was a great experience. We started with the True Alabama feta dip which was..."
Ema C
"So to start off, I’d like to say thanks to Douglas and the rest of the staff for a wonderful experience. Regardless of the hour and a half wait..."
David Stockwell
"This was the best food we have had in Destin! Southern meets seafood and being from the south it was delicious! Our waiter was excellent. The bar..."
Magan Pelfrey-Hinkle
"The only negative experience was the hostess, she seemed miserable and unfriendly- so our first impression wasn't great. But then we went to the bar..."
Lauren Barrosse
"The food was top notch, one of the best tasting filet mignon we've had, the duck confit was unique and delicious, the grouper on the feta souffle was..."
peter bourget
Cuvee Kitchen + Wine Bar
Cuvee Kitchen + Wine Bar
89/100 (1494 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Healthy
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Duck
Oyster
Burger
Tuna
Shrimp
Beef
Escargot
Quail
Eggplant
Crawfish
Pasta
Catfish
Salad
French onion soup
Crab
Scallops
"Had too much food to list. Tomahawk steak is an absolute must. (Mid-Rare nothing more.) Tyler has nailed this menu and it will NOT disappoint...."
Preston Green
"Went for our Anniversary and hands down some of the best service we have ever had. Adam did an amazing job walking us through the menu, making..."
Adrienne Brand
"My family of 16 went to Cuvée tonight and it was amazing! The food was outstanding and the staff was even better! We had a lovely time and I would..."
Franny Poston
"The happy hour specials are great! The amazing hand-crafted cocktails from Jen and Cam were on point. Great atmosphere. Highly..."
Jacqui Luberto
"We celebrated Valentine’s Day at Cuvée last night and every aspect of the meal was fantastic. Our service was top notch, the prix fixe menu was..."
Molly Rose Carter
"The service was excellent and this was by far the best seafood I've had in Destin so far. I had the Swordfish and my wife loved the small plate..."
Steve Piper
"Bunny and I had a early dinner here last night on the way to a party and the food and service was excellent. We love fine dining and this was our..."
Stan Hall
"The food, the service, the drinks... Cuvée is one of the best restaurants we’ve ever eaten at! Highly recommended you give it a..."
Andrew Steinbacher
"What a special dining experience. The building is beautiful, the inside gives the fine dining experience feel without being stuffy. The drinks were..."
Alyssa B
"The appetizer Brussels sprouts are yummy, and you get a pound of them! Appetizer scallop quantity is relatively small. But at happy hour (from 5-7pm)..."
Sue Pee
"Booked a night for my parents on their Anniversary. The entire staff at Cuvée went above and beyond to make them feel special, starting with a..."
Rebecca Marken
"Absolutely delicious; the picture is of the lobster bisque but I also shared oysters and Brussels sprouts with friends and everything was amazing...."
Devan Mackenzie
"We had THE BEST server, Matt, an amazing sommelier, and the most outstanding whole fish ever. Fantastic place for a fun date night with great..."
Danni Surgnier
"Yes, 45 day dry aged NY strip. What more can a person ask for. Ok, the wife enjoyed her pasta with ribeye bolinese, and friends had tenderloin. ..."
Wayne Paul
"Fantastic spot with great ambiance and wonderful service. Live music on Friday and Saturday, a lovely bar and delicious..."
Hillary Cummings
"After driving by Cuvée, it looked like the exact type of restaurant we would love so I called to book a reservation. Upon arrival, our table was..."
Caroline Love
"Sushi is amazing and they use a wood fire grill for all their steaks. A+ in my..."
Angus Hoffman
"The food was delicious, and the staff was very attentive! Our waitress Erica was sweet, and took great care of us. The entrees were a bit delayed so..."
Sarah Cauley
Graffiti & The Funky Blues Shack
Graffiti & The Funky Blues Shack
85/100 (2237 ratings)
Restaurants
Italian
International
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Crab Cake
Burger
Shrimp
Lobster
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Clam Chowder
Crab
"Great service and atmosphere. Didn't have a long wait. Husband got buffalo meatloaf, son pizza and me Alfredo. Breadsticks are great. Dessert key..."
Angie Lewis
"Funky blues vibe, with live music. The food was delicious. My husband enjoyed the Wild Buffalo meatloaf. I loved the Paneed Chicken. We split the..."
Stephanie Girard
"The Graffiti Bar and Grill was a great time! I took my daughter and her boyfriend out for lunch and we all enjoyed everything about it! The food was..."
Amy Hofmann
"Wow!!! Went to eat at the place across funky blues shack , wait was 45 min and service seem to be tired and ready which I can understand after a long..."
tania bahena
"The food all tasted amazing. The sauce on the Panned Chicken went perfectly with the veggies, the mashed potatoes were the perfect amount of creamy,..."
Chance Brown
"Vesco was awesome, he was timely and attentive. The live band was fantastic, and the food was perfect. My husband got the James Brown Pizza and I got..."
Sonya Humphrey
"Party of 4 and everyone enjoyed their meals. Shrimp and grits was some of the best we have ever had. The pizza was awesome. It was freshly made and..."
Brandon Matthews
"We went there on a Wednesday night. Our waitress Andrea was spot on and made the night very enjoyable and she was "johnny on the spot" when it came..."
keith williams
"Great time and were lucky enough to catch a Blues band play. There were also from Chicago area! Food was good, a little salty but good size portions!..."
Eric Wischhover
"We sat outside. Service decent. Nice live music! Food was good but pricey. Decent portions, good..."
linda Mcfarland
"Would have received 5 if the waiter wasn't being overworked, causing the service to suffer. However, the food was delicious. Amazing atmosphere..."
Stephanie Smith
"Without knowing exactly what to expect, came in with three adults and five grandkids ranging from 5 to 13… and had a great time. The ambiance is..."
Michael Crain
"The house band puts their heart and soul into making the atmosphere fun.🎸🥁👩🏿‍🎤 People not only eat they get up and work those..."
Gabrielle Johnson
"This place was great! Music, atmosphere, staff made it all such a fun experience. The food wasn't bad..."
Tene Johnson
"Nice atmosphere. Had live music, a band with a singer. Really good food. The alfredo pasta was really good and everyone with me a total of 6 people..."
Stacey B.
"Great location, good food, good company, good live music, only con limited seating available, overall had a blast -- You should check it..."
Daniel Richardson
"Graffiti and The Funky Blues Shack is a unique Destin tradition - an offbeat restaurant with delicious food, while at the same time, a live music..."
Fuller Insurance - Santa Rosa Bch
"We visited on a Wednesday night and ordered Calamari as an appetizer and two pizzas. The pizza came with bread sticks that were nice and soft and..."
Andi Robinson
Marlin Grill
Marlin Grill
84/100 (347 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
Dinner
"This was a very nice spot and the food was delicious. Reservations are highly recommended. We sat at the bar where it you can get to meet the locals..."
Michele Purvey
"Absolutely amazing restaurant! Located in Baytowne Wharf section in Sandestin FL. You need to know or do your homework to find it. But if you did,..."
Irene Orr
"Upscale restaurant beautiful place with delicious food. The price is very reasonable with large portions. The service excellent with the owner on..."
Vincent Currenti
"Very good food. Had three types of fish that all tasted excellent. Menu changes regularly and is shown with iPads. You still have to order from a..."
Tim McIlroy
"With perfectly prepared meals, attentive server, friendly host, and a fun view of center court at Baytown Village, it's all too easy to give this..."
James Clemens
"Best dining experience of my 4-day Destin vacation. I had the pan-seared tuna. Great food, atmosphere, service. , $26. Amazing fries! See full..."
Ron Koehler
"Food was quite good. The bread could have been better and the screw top wine, while not bad was overpriced. Key lime pie was absolutely..."
Robert Gantt
"The atmosphere is lovely! Everyone is welcome, you'll find everyone from casual to dressy and everything in between. The food is out of this world..."
R Wyndham
"Awesome meal!! The gumbo was so tasty and the fish was great. The greens had a nice flavor too. The portion sizes were generous we had enough for..."
atina 90
"It was pricey, but it was very good. The venue upstairs was a little hard to talk over, but not terrible. I enjoyed the mahi mahi. My wife had duck...."
William Murphy
"My wife and I ate here thanksgiving dinner. The place was decorated beautifully they said it took two weeks and it looks awesome. The drinks were..."
DESTINY REMODELING
"My wife had grouper with crabmeat and asparagus which she said the grouper could have had more seasoning and the asparagus she didn't care for. It..."
Adam Allen
"This is one our favorite restaurants. The food and service have always been great. We love the home style sides and touch of southern cooking...."
Kimberly Bauman, P.A. (TrueSouthCoastalHomes)
Lighthouse Restaurant
Lighthouse Restaurant
82/100 (2241 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
Lunch
Late Night
Dinner
Fried shrimp
Tilapia
Shrimp
Lobster
Salad
Crab
Scallops
Clams
Oyster
Salmon
Crab Cake
Chowder
Seafood Platters
"We stayed in Panama City Beach and drove to Destin for the day. Stopped by Harry T's on a whim. I'm so glad we did. Our server Mason was awesome!..."
Donald and Susan Priest
"Took my daughter and her best friend here in late August 2023 while we were in town celebrating their 18th birthdays. The atmosphere was very nice,..."
Dana Lodes
"This year’s standout restaurant was definitely Harry T’s. We dined on their second floor, open air balcony and even got to see an air show! They..."
Quinn Moore
"Amazing food and beautiful location. This is a stunning restaurant. The menu is very diverse so there is always something for everyone. The price is..."
Fruity Dyno Bites
"Harry T's never disappoints. They have lunch specials and bottomless champagne until 2pm. Today I had the Monte Cristo....it was delicious! It..."
Ashley Montgomery
"Tenderloin benedict was fabulous, it paired very nicely with the Gouda grits. Stuffed shrimp were delicious as well! Rochelle did a wonderful job..."
Sabrina Simmons
"Anyone that gives this place a bad review, is either extremely hard to please or there was some shear chance they went when they were having a very..."
Vinny Winkelmann
"Took a walk on the boardwalk today on the Harbor. This place has a great scenery and the menu and food looked amazing even though I didn’t get to..."
William Wright
"Excellent food, service & atmosphere. Had a table upstairs by window. Got to see boats coming & going, the baseball game on one of the many tv s, &..."
Pat Ma
"I had the Snapper Pontchartrain which was supremely tasty and had bacon braised collard greens with a sweet-tasting tempura broccoli. The snapper had..."
Jason Cook
"The best restaurant of our panhandle trip! All of the food was fantastic and the drinks were delicious. My only complaint would be that our server..."
Brianna Snell
"Harry T's Lighthouse is unpretentious. It's a great place to step away from tourist life for a great lunch, brunch or dinner. We shared the grilled..."
Greg Smith
"Loved being able to sit and watch the boats on the water. I got the grouper marsala and individually everything was good but together wasnt a..."
Nic
"4th of July evening. Packed house. The owner (I'm told he's owned it 50 years!! Hats off to him and his family) meets us at the host station. Tells..."
Robert Wright
"Great experience all around! We came in October and sat outside so the weather was perfect, the food was great and the service was amazing! Grant was..."
Lindsey Hickerson
"Fun place! Bar-tenders can't mix very many drinks, so keep it simple. Dog friendly, which we love. Great views of the..."
Tricia Vincent
"I enjoyed this restaurant a great deal!! The weather was nice so we sat outside it was breezy so the waitress turned on the outdoor heater for us...."
quicha Lawson-banks
"My husband and I split the Southern Style Eggrolls (man they were delicious) and the Shrimp Steamer. Food was perfect and more than enough! Our..."
Eirene Jennings
"I had the Miller’s Brother Burger. I thought it was pretty good, the beef especially, but I wasn’t a huge fan of the bun, I personally thought it..."
Gabbie Brockman
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
Paula Deen's Family Kitchen
76/100 (1700 ratings)
Restaurants
Bar
Seafood
Barbecue
Grill
American
Lunch
Drinks
Dinner
Dumplings
Pasta
Meatloaf
Salad
Mac and cheese
Ribs
Crawfish
Catfish
"This is my second time coming to this restaurant and I am definitely coming back! The food is so good and they make you feel like family. From their..."
KAYLEIGH AMMERMAN
"We visited Paula Deen's Family Kitchen to checkout the gift shop. There are some really great products in the shop and they are not overly priced...."
Auguste
"We had a delicious experience here! They offer 2 options, served family style. Being a party of 8, we ordered the larger option (choice of 3 proteins..."
Ren Zelaya
"I went with the $25 for 2 meats and 3 sides. | unlimited I walked out of there with a full stomach! I wish I was able to take a to go plate, that’s..."
Samantha Salnave
"The food is amazing!! Went here for lunch. It was 6 of us & we were greeted immediately then seated quickly. The customer service was phenomenal,..."
Jeannette Grant
"First time to eat at Oaula Deens. Nice clean atmosphere. Waitress was very kind and believable. Food was good and plenty.Price was a little high but..."
James Maxwell
"Awesome food! Tony did another great job as our server. The Ribs, Fried chicken, Shrimp was delicious along with mac and cheese, sweet potatoes,..."
Ray Sparrowe
"Liked it a lot but didn't love it. Most everything we tried was pretty good but not great to me although my wife thought it was great. Nice..."
James G
"Delicious! Spare ribs were fall off the bone tender. Fried chicken was juicy and tasty. All the sides were excellent. Sweet tea was perfect. Our..."
Mr. Wolf
"This was our first time eating here. Definitely not the last. We arrived about 5pm or so and we set at our booth right then. In less than 2 minutes..."
Brett Warren
"Always been a fan! First time here. Atmosphere so beautiful-sea themed. Service-amazing!! Everyone was so nice! Food very good!!! Dessert - chocolate..."
Elia S
"That chicken was so good! And the ribs! And the potatoes, and the well... You get the idea. We would go again. It's all you can eat comfort food! NO..."
Eric Stender
"Just stopped in for dessert. $2.99 each for banana pudding and ooey gooey brownie. Brownie rocked, banana pudding nothing special to my wife and I...."
matt ryan
"This was an absolutely incredible experience. We got the fried catfish, chicken and dumplings, and 4 sides creamed potatoes, creamed corn, cheddar..."
Kira Musser
"Really good food. Chicken was perfect ribs were tender. Squash casserole tasted like it was fresh picked. Desert oh my! Ate here again today..."
Eric Fugett
"I’m so glad I did not listen to reviews!!! I was underwhelmed thinking the reviews would be right but had to try for myself! I’m glad I was not..."
Vivian Ayers
"Wow! Loved this experience. Was a fan of Paula Dean from the cooking shows. Was hesitant to dine here thinking I would be let down. Best green beans..."
Craig Winn