The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Sandestin, April 2024

John Bollinger

Kfc

75/100 (1162 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Such a nice place and very nice professional. Especially the young man who took my order. The food was outstanding nice and fresh very quickly and..."

Andres Garcia

"I ordered the hot wings most recently. They were fresh and delicious. However I do frequently purchase the three-piece combination. Also quite good...."

Chazanthian Jenko

"I like this location! Always fresh food! Jailynn is amazing! She is easy to talk to, and she is naturally friendly!..."

Giovanni Ortiz

"Just love this place the food is always fresh great service..."

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"For awhile the chicken thighs were very small. But lately they have stepped up their game, chicken looks and taste like the old..."

Enid Hernandez

"Went to drive thru a couple a nights ago about 10:30 pm the young man that took my order was very professional and..."

K Vargas

"Pretty straight forward experience which was good. No issues fast service and got order..."

S. Wade

"This is my account where I review places my service dog, Barbie and I go. Always a quick and delicious stop. A pretty regular and cheap fast food..."

Charlie Jackson (Charlie and Barbie)

"The Manager Shelly goes above and beyond. Not to mention she’s very pleasant and professional. Shelly goes out of her way to make sure your order..."

Renee Stovall

"Better than most KFC locations I have..."

T. Rawls Jr

"Popcorn chicken never fails. The fries were so good, they always taste like they just came out the fryer. The drive through worker is so friendly,..."

Gina M.

Johnny Rockets

83/100 (1103 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"We sat outside and it was a lovely serene setting overlooking the bay. The food was wonderful and service was the best we had in Sandestin. A..."

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"A must do for brunch. Friend had their award winning bloody Mary and said it was perfect, I had strawberry mimosa. I am a very picky coffee drinker..."

trudy tuttle

"We loved it so much we came back the next day! The food is sooo good! The service was outstanding! I highly recommend the strawberry cream cheese..."

Paige

"Beautiful view, great food with huge portions, and staff were friendly and fun. Went for brunch with my friend and we absolutely loved the strawberry..."

Bridget Van Dyke

"Trey was our server and he was excellent with two grumpy kids so early in the morning! He was great at stopping by in between tables to make sure we..."

Rayanne Moos

"A cute brunch place with an ocean view! We ate here on our last day in Destin. There was a wait (as expected on a Sunday) but the staff was really..."

Amy Garcia

"Best breakfast in Miramar Beach! The staff were amazing to start. The food was even better! The Tequila Sunrise was excellent. Banana French Toast is..."

Tisha B

"The food was GREAT! We had a nice view of the water for brunch, and our waitress was very attentive. We will definitely visit..."

April D

"Wasn't very busy, we asked our server if we could set at the outside table by the water. Not only did he work it to where we could set there (in..."

Julie Sullivan

"Oh my!! The place for brunch!! Beautiful setting, amazing food, and exceptional service. Thank you Trey for the awesome service and attentiveness..."

Christina McBride

"Food was amazing and nice portions! Brunch cocktails were also delicious! Service was beyond amazing and beautiful view..."

Kimberly Drullinger

"This Cafe is a hidden gem. My family and I just happened to stumble into this Cafe while visiting Destin Florida. We were looking for breakfast and..."

Lydia Alvarez

"Loved the food and the views, prices were great actually! Only reason I give 4/5 is because of our waitress, Shantell… very antisocial. Never even..."

Cassi Moran

"The food was wonderful. I had the banana French toast. They had awards posted for their Bloody Mary drink but I opted for their mimosas. Went on a..."

Mindy Vail

"The food was absolutely incredible. We had the hillbilly eggs Benny & chicken and waffles. Both exceeded expectations. Perfectly cooked, and..."

Becca Becker

"Ate outside, staff was super friendly & helpful. Christian was our server & very kind.Got veggie Omelette & spicy pig omelette ( with potaties) &..."

julee schweitzer

"I stumbled into Sunset Bay Cafe while trying to find somewhere to reconnect with clients & grab a quick bite. As soon as I saw SHRIMP grilled cheese,..."

Jasmine Williams

Ocean Club Restaurant

84/100 (1064 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

Live Music

Parking Available

Accepts Discover

Free off-street parking

"Fun atmosphere for a Friday evening. There was a musician catering to those who were wanting to whoop it up!! Brooke the bartender was friendly and..."

Gina T.

"This is a very nice restaurant in an upscale area. I've been there several times for their early dinning (two for one), so you can eat at one of the..."

Rebecca Adams

"This is a classic dining experience. All the food we have had is very good. It almost feels like you have gone back in time, not sure how to..."

Jeana Garrett

"Kayleigh made sure our dining experience was exceptional. She had the kitchen accommodate food allergies. The food was delicious. We had 11 people..."

Jo Hellmich

"Back to the 60’s style with a hep cat bar, complete with etched glass, indirect lighting, and a functional aquarium. We both had fried shrimp. To..."

George William

"We had reservations for 12 at 6:30 on 7/14/23.... we got a little worried reading the recent (not so positive) reviews. But those worries were erased..."

Tina Grzelak

"The food is always superb here. We’ve been here many times. Service is impeccable. Love the live entertainment. They have occasionally. Great..."

Michael Braddock

"Read a lot of negative reviews, so we were a little scared to come here. It was great. The food was great. The server was great. The live band was..."

Eric Grzelak

"Excellent! There was a live band when we went, and they were fantastic! Everyone enjoyed the food, 10/10 recommend the lobster and shrimp..."

Amanda McGrady

"Our waiter Brett was wonderful he took care of all our needs n..."

Caribbean Cuizine

"We had a date night while in Florida. This is a really nice resturant. The service was impeccable. Our servers name was Mark and he was very..."

Twila Walker

"White tablecloths, live fish tanks as decor, waiters in ties who are knowledgeable about the menu and types of fish served, good sauces to complement..."

Matt Plunk

"This place is phenomenal! Beautiful ambiance, great wait staff and bonus: from 5-6pm during the week they have a bogo dinner menu! Super..."

Linda L Duehr

"Love the place. We eat there often. The Food is excellent. U can go for the Early Dinner or Later in the evening. Excellent place for a Special..."

Jeannine Sanders

"First time at the Ocean Club was one to remember. The atmosphere and service were excellent. The chicken picatta dish was excellent in every way. If..."

Ron Scott

Marina Bar & Grill

79/100 (1063 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"My first time eating in Sandestin and I came with an homeowner friend. Kevin made me a delicious Bushwacker and Tara was very personable and fun to..."

James Jones

"The beach was way overcrowded I couldn't stay long because of the crowd The food was good but the service quality wasn't that great The resort we say..."

Sonya Jennings

"Food was awesome! Fish Tacos and wings!!! Anna gave the best service ever! We will be back and bring..."

Lazy Dog

"Gated access to the resort. Open to public and nice location at the marina. Shade. Good food, we had the calamari and fish tacos. Dog friendly..."

Ed Knapton

"Great food and views. You can sit on the dock right at the waters edge as the waves hit the small beach just inches away. Fresh catch of the day is..."

Keith Rogers

"The restaurant is the perfect spot to watch the sunset and enjoy the water/scenery. It's a "seat yourself" venue with a big screen TV right at the..."

Jeanne Deangulo

"The fried grouper was great. We had it 3 different dishes all fried. It was not greasy, and the food came out hot. The sweet potato fries were some..."

gypsy waters

"We got in late from a 10 hour drive. They closed in 35 min. Even with it busy, we got good service and food quickly and had a good evening without..."

Mike Forsyth (Revolution Screening)

"The Grouper was the best and the wife had fish tacos and said they were the best. Our waiter was..."

Jimmy Hall

"This place has a very nice location and a good bar. Staff is friendly and helpful. Food was good. No complaints. Would go..."

Jonathan Welsh

"Was impressed with the variety on the menu and the pricing. Not a tourist trap like on the other side of the Waterway. Nice twist and creativity to..."

Roper Wilkes

"Had a wonderful sunset meal on the end of the dock facing the marina. Shelby did an excellent job, the grouper sandwiches were fantastic, can't wait..."

David Nichols

"This was a hidden jewel for us new travelers to Destin! Great food! Service was wonderful! Heads up it’s a seat yourself, and they will not look at..."

Cleo L

"The food was good and as expected. I ate there 2 times during my stay. I tried a 3rd but it was a Saturday night and it had a big crowd for college..."

G.

"Short walk from the HGV, well worth it. Been here two days in a row now. Po Boy blackened and chicken quesadilla were bomb. The best part is the..."

Matt Harris

The Village Door Restaurant & Entertainment

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"Love it, the food, the view, the..."

Angela Tara

"The Crab legs were beyond amazing! The drinks were cold too! It was my daughters 21st birthday and they did a shout out to her and gave her a drink..."

Rochelle Williams

"Food, service, live music and view were all..."

Rod Simmons

"Great atmosphere and better..."

Cristy Plain

"First time here, Great waitress/bartender today! Not sure what her name was but she was super awesome and it was great service!!! (We ate outside at..."

Kirstie Pampe

"Service was much better than average and so was the food for around here! We enjoyed the barbecue brisket- can't beat the sandwich buns! Service was..."

Amy Stepanski Kubelka

"Great service, great food! Dockside bar is a great atmosphere! Lora as Nikki awesome..."

Megan Smith-Weedon

"Fun place, service was great. We sat at the outside bar and the bartender was so fun!!!! We will be..."

Marie Newman Taylor

"We came to this place about 4 o’clock sat inside. The fans were blowing really good almost made you cold, but it beats sitting outside. The place..."

Kevin Cole

"Had the Shrimp Basket with Gouda Grits, it was delicious but not enough for 21.99 but considering the area “The Beach ” my friend had the Snow..."

Camara Mcgee

"Service was great and food was really good. The view was nice and music was entertaining. Fried pickles were great and shrimp and grits were..."

Jessica McLaughlin

"Great views and live music! Food was good. We were mostly impressed with the scenery and overall ambiance. Staff was friendly and it seems like a..."

Kara D

"An Baytowne owner’s favorite spot! You cannot beat the view overlooking the marina and bay. All of the food was delicious and the service was..."

Blackhawkcpt

"I did a poor job as a seasonal reviewing patron and was in utter disbelief of how so much of the available menu and options were gluten free and..."

Frank Haviland

"We had the Briskett and Pork BBQ sandwich with fries and Briskett plate. It qas filling. Waitress was very pleasant. Sat inside as very warm. They..."

Esme QuarteyEl

"Outdoor dining, great views,great service by all the staff. Drinks were made with generous amounts of..."

Esther Derevencha

"The food is always good and the atmosphere is great! Service is great but the two girls that were hostess seemed like they didn't know what they were..."

Tyler Thompson

"We had a great experience here, at the Village Door! I wish I could have experienced night life here. 2 giant disco balls, and a superb happy hour!!..."

Lexie Miller

"Dinner was pretty good. I will say be prepared for a wait in the peek season. But if they tell you 15-20 minutes it could be a hour and a half. I had..."

Jessie Jones

"Great music, food and Wait Staff. Everyone here was super friendly and attentive. Their food is outstanding try the wings. You won’t be sorry. ..."

Shammoth and Bruce Beach

"The Village Door does an amazing job with gluten free/celiac safe. Their menu is clearly marked, and they have a dedicated fryer. The food was..."

Pamela Schwab

"My wife and I came here EVERY day of our honeymoon. The two young bucks behind the bar took great care of us and the food was great! Live music made..."

James Patton

"This place makes clubbing fun again! Enjoy dinner by the Bay and dance your night away until 2am. The best way to describe the club is to call it a..."

Iina Ester

Hartell's Village Diner

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Actually reasonable prices for the wharf...wow! Superb shoestring french fries at large portion, very good chicken tenders, ok burger. Special sauce..."

Casey McMillan

"Awesome cheap burgers. Great cheese fries. Fun..."

Brooke

"Blt is delicious as well as the shoe string..."

Nina

"Fun atmosphere. Good food and great service! Definitely a 'do..."

Darlene

"Love a good hamburger and fries though a little pricey but would highly..."

Gwendolyn Jefferson Richmond

"Awesome burgers and grilled chicken sandwich! The best shoestring fries and lets not forget the hand dipped milkshakes! I highly recommend this for a..."

Amie Smith

"I had a BLT that was very good. I especially liked the little skinny..."

Eddie

"Great Food, Value. We enjoy going over to Baytowne every once in a while, but hate dropping $40 + on lunch. Hartell's is a perfect solution. They..."

Jeff

"What can I say? I like tater tots (and they were damn good, too!) A nice lunch spot – kind of like Steak’n'Shake, with bigger..."

TheRavenousPrincess

"Remarkable chicken tenders, some of the best I’ve ever had. Great price. Staff was very enthusiastic and happy to help. Great recommendations from..."

Jacob

"Small diner across from Sand Destin Outlet Mall. Located in another little plaza. Very unique, clean, service was super friendly, and super..."

Monique Jackson

"First off the photos are not portions, it was half eaten because we couldn’t not dig in! The burger was superb we got the big juanita- 12/10. The..."

Jess A.

"This place has great food, couldn't be fresher. Service was great, and a very nice atmosphere. Will definitely be back, keep up the great..."

B Diddy

"What a charming and delicious place to eat for lunch! Within walking distance from our hotel. We ordered the burger, and chicken fingers. Along with..."

Hailey Frazier

"If you like juicy burgers and shoestring fries, this is the place to go. The chicken tenders were juicy, lightly crispy with a hint of spice. The..."

Valerie Allman

"This place was awesome!! My family and I(7 total) came in last night around 7:55. We sat outside. I didn’t know they closed at 8, until after we..."

Ashley Smith

"Wonderful little diner. Very clean and well taken care of. Options to eat inside or outside. Fantastic customer service and very friendly! Would..."

Cody Bush

"I really enjoyed my meal here. The staff was inviting and patient as I read through the menu. The food was..."

Lawrence Wilson

"Lunch or dinner options to feed a family or yourself Great prices. Breakfast menu served all day.cooked to order chicken tenders...yumm! Small..."

Michelle May

"Great lil spot that was tucked in a outdoor type mall. Not busy at all so a wonderful break from the crowded beach. Burgers and fries were great! Pet..."

Elizabeth Barger

"Great quick meal with the kids. BEST chicken tenders in the area!!! We also really enjoyed the made fresh to order..."

Melissa Fox

"Have been twice and gotten the burger combo. Perfect smash burger. There's other things, but I'm stuck on a good thing. Service is friendly and..."

M J

"Cute atmosphere, welcoming staff, and yummy burgers. We wanted something quick and tasty. Got the Big Juanita burger and wasn't disappointed. Keep in..."

Delaney

"Great casual food! Nice, quick service. Can eat inside or in covered..."

Ansley Powell

"They tend to smother the burgers in their sauce so ask to go light on the sauce. The chicken sandwich is..."

Cosme Garcia

Sandcastles Restaurant And Lounge

Wheelchair Accessible

"This review is specific to the Lounge bar. In town for a conference and decided to check it out. Our bartender Coley was absolutely amazing! She was..."

Katherine Dillon

"Ate breakfast here everyday during our stay at the resort and they had wonderful options. Some days I stuck with the continental breakfast which was..."

Sandra Lynsdale

"Sandcastle at night serves sushi! I loved the Spider roll. My parents shared the seafood platter. My husband enjoyed the Cuban sandwich. We enjoyed..."

Ashley S.

"Conveniently located inside Hilton Sandestin Beach Gold Resort & Spa. Menu is limited. I suppose deigned to just complement the..."

elle n

"Unlike the outside “grill” at the Hilton, Sandcastles deserves 5 stars. The food quality for the breakfast buffet was surprisingly high,..."

Dylan Hunt

"We stayed at the Hilton during a basketball that they sponsored and we ate the breakfast buffet two of the five days and the food was excellent but..."

Bradley Hicks

"We stayed at the Hilton the week of the 4th. We had an absolutely wonderful time. This restaurant is where we ate every morning for breakfast. Our..."

Miranda Mason

"Stopped in for some late night snacks. Was pleasantly surprised by by the service from Mary and matt!!! The gumbo was out of this world and wings..."

Andrew Zukewycz

"Shout out to Ciara for her great service and attention! Our dinner was spectacular. Generous portion size barely enough room for dessert so shared a..."

Cathleen Porter

"Ate here last night. Our servers were both sweet ladies and very helpful. The kids and I ordered from the Sandcastles menu and my husband got sushi...."

Sarah Schear

"Loved it! Had the surf and turf. Steak was so tender it melted in my mouth. Ciara was our server. Outstanding job Ciara! Check it out. You won't be..."

P Porter

"The breakfast buffet was decent..a little overpriced unless your a Huge eater. Service at our table was slow but I think it's just how he..."

Angie Flynn

"we came here every night that we stayed at the hilton. the staff was very accommodating, especially to a member of our group that had food allergies,..."

Hayley Kalen

Hadashi Sushi Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"We stayed at the Sandestin Hilton resort and decided to try it out since it was downstairs and wow the sushi was amazing!!! We got the ultimate spicy..."

Ruby Cuadra

"Excellent sushi! Service ok. Next to lobby..."

Seth Ruder

"Chef Kim is an artist. Fabulous dishes. We enjoyed all of..."

Courtney Lee

"Located just alongside Sandcastles inside Hilton Sandestin Beach Resort and Spa. As a neophyte sushi consumer, this is one of the best sushi places..."

elle n

"Nice relaxed atmosphere in the lobby of the Hilton. Sushi is excellent, fresh and inventive. Staff was very friendly and..."

Stew Milne

"Stayed in the hotel for a Symposium and ate in the restaurant on the first night. Jesselynn was my waitress and was awesome. Of note, someone..."

Alexander Barthe

"My husband and I had sushi here for dinner during our vacation, and we were very pleasantly surprised with it! It did take a little bit for it to..."

Tristyn Sipsy

"Really fresh sushi. I enjoyed both the Sandestin Roll and the Blackpepper Tuna roll as well as a Salmon nigiri. All were appealing to the eye and..."

Mark B

"Not a huge sushi menu but everything we ordered was delicious and the service was quite nice. Prices were okay - everything on the resort grounds was..."

Jocelyn Slater

"Great sushi and great servers. They were fun and made sitting at the bar a true joy. If it wasn't for our plans in the area we would have had food..."

Tyler Woznica

"Great little sushi place to eat at. Sushimi plate was great (just a little pricey, probably because it's so fresh) and so was the margherita pizza...."

Heidi Kerr

"Great local sushi place. You can order from the restaurant main menu so it gives yiu a great variety for you and your family. The beer is cold. Get..."

Jacque “Jacques” Paris

"This is the best sushi I have ever eaten in my life! We come here from Atlanta few times per year and not to mention their top shelf margaritas...."

Johana B.

"Fabulous presentation- wasabi dollops were appealing to the eye and the right texture. Overall taste and quantity were old school - I thought I was..."

CW Harvey

"The Sushi was good. The fries surprisingly were good along with most everything. The seafood was overcooked and..."

John Williams

"This place is hit or miss. The food is mostly good and consistent but the service is slow and sometimes poor. Some of the stave is great and others..."

Max Feinstein

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Rumcay Island Grille

72/100 (139 ratings)

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