We are going to be in SOWAL next week and I was wondering if anybody could give a recommendation for a restaurant between say Watersound and Destin. Looking for something fun on or close to the beach. We are going to hookup with friends who are staying in Destin.

Thanks!

Heading toward Destin from WaterSound Beach:
Cafe 30A -Seagrove Beach
Bud & Alley's - Seaside
Fabrice - WaterColor
Criolla's - Grayton Beach
D&K's Cafe - Grayton Beach
Borago - Grayton Beach
Red Bar - Grayton Beach
Stinky's - Dune Allen
Royal Orchid - Miramar Beach
Fat Clemenza's - Miramar Beach
RoyalB - Destin

Note that these are all pretty much top notch and individually owned - no corporations or chains.

D&K is our fave!!!

I would add;

Fish Out of Water - Watercolor

Santa Rosa Beach Club - Dune Allen

Both are on the water

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Of course the Red Bar is delightful, and you owe it to yourself to at least pop your head in and check it out.

Jasmine's Thai Restaurant is right in Destin and has some of the best Thai food my husband and I enjoy in the area.

Ciao Bella has fantastic pizzas. My sister and brother in law MUST eat here whenever they come into town from New Orleans.

D&K's is wonderful food. And a delightful atmosphere too.

Amore Pizzaria is great. Sinful pizza and great atmosphere.

Those are a few that we like.

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While these are all great recommendations - I'd recommend Cafe Tango.

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super casual but wonderful:
pizza by the sea
flip flops
jambone
new salty dog
anything from cocoon's picked up and eaten at home or on the beach

casual but wonderful:
d&k
red bar
stinky's
yanni's

hoity(but not toity) but wonderful:
bud and alley's
borago

forgive me if i am forgetting others - i will add a post when i think of more. i am leaving out places that we have had "iffy" experiences in recently.