Hello all,
I had the great pleasure of dining at D&K's again this past Saturday night. As a frequent visitor to 30A in the past few years, I have made D&K's a 'must' restaurant on each of my trips.
Kat, I believe the food served at D&K's is the best on 30A, if not the entire Emerald Coast. In addition to the best food and menu, though, D&K's delivers the absolute best restaurant atmosphere and service, in my opinion. The service provided at D&K's is beyond reproach and the staff consistently provides the best dining experience of all the restaurants I visit on 30A. I think the most important part of that last statement is 'consistent'. I know when I go to D&K's that not only will I get the best meal of my entire vacation, but I will receive the best service in the most enjoyable atmosphere, too.
There are a lot of very good restaurants on 30A and I intend to continue to visit them all as my vacation time allows, but I no longer think of D&K's as my favorite restaurant on 30A; I now consider D&K's to be my favorite restaurant, period.
The menu at D&K's offers literally something for everyone, no matter what your budget is or what kind of food you like. With tough economic times upon us, anyone lucky enough to be able to visit Sowal on vacation would be hard-pressed to find a better place to spend their tourist dollar.
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Beach Fanatic
Glad you enjoyed your meal, we like D&K alot too and definitely the Key Lime Pie is the best I have had anywhere in my travels. 
SoWal Insider
If I could only eat at one place... D & K's would be the place. 
Beach Lover
Glad you enjoyed your meal, we like D&K alot too and definitely the Key Lime Pie is the best I have had anywhere in my travels.
I could not agree more!!!!!!
Had to imitate it at home last night, but never as good as the real thing.
Beach Fanatic
Well Said MKH ! I agree completely.
Beach Fanatic
When great food becomes the standard as is the case with D&K's then servic e raises the bar to excellence and Doug and Kathy have hit the mark! Always a great job,don't forget great at lunch as well!
Beach Fanatic
Hello all,I can't wait to eat there! So what did you eat?
I had the great pleasure of dining at D&K's again this past Saturday night. As a frequent visitor to 30A in the past few years, I have made D&K's a 'must' restaurant on each of my trips.
Kat, I believe the food served at D&K's is the best on 30A, if not the entire Emerald Coast. In addition to the best food and menu, though, D&K's delivers the absolute best restaurant atmosphere and service, in my opinion. The service provided at D&K's is beyond reproach and the staff consistently provides the best dining experience of all the restaurants I visit on 30A. I think the most important part of that last statement is 'consistent'. I know when I go to D&K's that not only will I get the best meal of my entire vacation, but I will receive the best service in the most enjoyable atmosphere, too.
There are a lot of very good restaurants on 30A and I intend to continue to visit them all as my vacation time allows, but I no longer think of D&K's as my favorite restaurant on 30A; I now consider D&K's to be my favorite restaurant, period.
The menu at D&K's offers literally something for everyone, no matter what your budget is or what kind of food you like. With tough economic times upon us, anyone lucky enough to be able to visit Sowal on vacation would be hard-pressed to find a better place to spend their tourist dollar.
Beach Fanatic
My fave too!
Kat... what are your fall/winter '08 hours?
Kat... what are your fall/winter '08 hours?
Beach FanaticAuthor
I can't wait to eat there! So what did you eat?
I've tried lots of different things on their menu during my recent visits. Last Saturday I started with the Crab Boulettes as an appetizer, then I ordered the Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Shrimp over Grits as my entree. I've had the seafood dip before (loved it), both of the pasta dishes, the fried grouper sandwich, the seafood platter-all on different visits to D&K's. The food and the menu is excellent, and the staff and the atmosphere make the dining experience perfect.
And they are grayt for lunch, too.
Beach Fanatic
What can I say to such wonderful posts. MKH you really know how to make a person feel good. I absolutely love that when you dine you take notice of everything. We have put so much into that restaurant and when someone really "gets it" I get very emotional.Our staff has always tried their best to give the very best service. I know there have been many times over the past 9 years when we have been understaffed during a busy lunch or dinner and they all step up and do the work of three. We try to warn customers so they know it may be a little wait....and the food will make up for it. We are not perfect by any means. But we so appreciate the great comments that you post.
As for the food....well, that's all Doug. He is a genius in the kitchen on that grill, the fryer, the ovens and just about every cooler in the cafe. There is not a plate that goes out that he has not perfected to his own standards. I could never keep up with him in the cafe kitchen....it's different though at home.
He keeps the cleanest kitchen with the freshest foods. He can put a party of 30 together in a wink of an eye, where I'm running around like a chicken with my head cut off. May his back and legs be blessed and healed from all that cooking!!!!!
Thank You All Thank You Again!!!!!!
KatBeach Fanatic
The menu at D&K's offers literally something for everyone, no matter what your budget is or what kind of food you like. With tough economic times upon us, anyone lucky enough to be able to visit Sowal on vacation would be hard-pressed to find a better place to spend their tourist dollar.
I almost forgot to thank you for posting this....because I think many people get confused that we might be higher priced then we actually are.
Kat
Beach Fanatic
My fave too!
Kat... what are your fall/winter '08 hours?
Almost forgot your question too Dune-AHH 
:roll:
Thank you for asking!!!!
:roll: Thank you for asking!!!!
D & K's Cafe in Grayton Beach
Open
Open
Tuesday through Saturday
Lunch 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunset Special 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Buy one dinner entree get the 2nd one half price
Lunch 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Dinner 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sunset Special 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
Buy one dinner entree get the 2nd one half price
Beach Fanatic
I would like to add my "compliments to the chef" as well. D & K's is fantastic! My wife and I ate there after attending the Soiree Saturday night and it was a wonderful meal. Katz is right about one thing. The price range allows even those with limited financial resources to participate in absolutely the best restaurant around. Please continue to provide such wonderful delicacies to us who are fortunate enough to live here in SoWal. I agree wholeheartedly it is the best restaurant in the area overall and you are missing a great meal if you haven't tried it.
Beach Fanatic
I would like to add my "compliments to the chef" as well. D & K's is fantastic! My wife and I ate there after attending the Soiree Saturday night and it was a wonderful meal. Katz is right about one thing. The price range allows even those with limited financial resources to participate in absolutely the best restaurant around. Please continue to provide such wonderful delicacies to us who are fortunate enough to live here in SoWal. I agree wholeheartedly it is the best restaurant in the area overall and you are missing a great meal if you haven't tried it.
Thank you very much Andy A. for your support. We have the best customers/friends!!!!! I hope all is well with your family and you are enjoying this beautiful weather.
Kat and Doug
Beach Fanatic
D & K's ... BEST FRIED SHRIMP ON THE COAST!
Beach Fanatic
You know, I have lived on 30-A since February of this year and have often said I'd love to sample all of the restaurants in the area. Unfortunately, due to a strict budget I have not done so. Some friends of mine in SanDestin and I agreed that we would eat at one of the better restaurants there at least once a month but haven't started our quest yet.
I've been away from home since September the 1st on business, but when I return I'll be sure to visit B&K's. My friend's wife has eaten there and had quite nice things to say about it.
I've been away from home since September the 1st on business, but when I return I'll be sure to visit B&K's. My friend's wife has eaten there and had quite nice things to say about it.
Beach Lover
Haven't seen anything about D&K since November. Are they still open for lunch and dinner? Anyone been lately?
Beach Fanatic
love D&K, smoked fish dip is great as is the hot seafood dip. My fav is the bacon wrapped shrimp and grits app for an entree; hubby loves the crab dressed ribeye. The chocolate torte is wonderful as well. Last trip we ate there 3 times I believe. One night was a table of 17, they took a reservation for us and our service and food were both wonderful.
I agree with other posters that the atmosphere is great, you can have such a nice view from the western windows.
This is great food, great service, great atmosphere, great location and all for a great price-what more could you want!?!
I agree with other posters that the atmosphere is great, you can have such a nice view from the western windows.
This is great food, great service, great atmosphere, great location and all for a great price-what more could you want!?!
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