23 Best American Restaurants in Destin

“New chef, new menu, and we love it!! So many good options to choose from compared to the old menu. The paella was the best we've had in town, full of protein and authentic flavor. It was so good that we came back the following weekend. The crispy calamari, crab cake, and dumplings were also very good. The wait is a little bit too long, but it’s worth it.“

“Rosemary is awesome!! She is so friendly & hard working. She makes sure you have everything you need. We give her an A+. She is excellent. We're from Tennessee & she made us feel right at home!Kid-friendliness: Everyone likes the alligators especially the kids.Wheelchair accessibility: This place is wheelchair accessible.“

“This place is a must eat! We ate breakfast here all 4 mornings of our stay! There isn't a dish that I would not recommend! They are all fantastic! The bourbon street was mine and my kids favorite, the gulf coast omelette was my husband's favorite. The bourbon street features a coconut waffle and out of this world bourbon butter sauce! The old Texas French toast features a citrus butter, and the grits are coconut grits! Delicious! That's just the food! The waiter and waitresses are super friendly! The manager even waits tables herself. She is so personable and presents herself as if she'd never met a stranger. We even noticed her giving people hugs as they entered! They play an awesome selection of music from hip hop/R&B to reggae. Through and through an awesome establishment!“

“Just had a wonderful experience at Bitterroot, will definitely be returning. The service was incredible, and the food was absolutely delicious-- everyone in my party loved their food, desserts included. Even the kids pizza was delicious. The cocktails were also divine. This is a wonderful place for Sunday brunch or date night. Very calming ambience.Parking: Large parking lot, plenty of parking.Kid-friendliness: The kids menu includes cheese pizza, chicken tenders or a burger. The french fries are delicious!“

“Tiffany is an amazing server she recommended lemon blueberry mimosas which were fabulous, and also recommended the beignets. She made our first visit at another broken egg very good. Thank you Tiffany. We will definitely be back before we leave Destin“

“My husband had raw oysters and said they were some of the best he ever had. He then got the blackened grouper with an amazing sauce. I had the chicken alfredo and it was delicious! We had a great server, TJ!“

“Customer service was awesome! James was our server at the bar and his customer service was top tier! In addition to his awesome service, Brandon and Anthony made sure we were good each time either of them passed up behind the bar. The food came quickly and it was hot. The Blueberry Hard Lemonade was really good! We also had the popcorn shrimp tacos and the Shrimp Wonton Rolls and they we good too. I didn't give the food 5 stars because they should serve the Wonton rolls with like a sweet and spicy dipping sauce or some kind of dipping sauce. The live music was cool too. I'd recommend this place“

“Harry T’s never disappoints. Great late lunch. Blackened grouper tacos and Caesar salad were perfect and tasty. Overlooking the water at Destin. Sorry to say, we’ll never be back. See comments on parking below.Parking: Though it’s been awhile since we’ve been to Destin and Harry T’s, they’ve always been favorites. Much to our surprise, we learned when pulling in that there’s a $20 charge for parking in a dirt lot. Harborwalk Village greets you with that. 20 bucks to park at what is essentially a mall. To go spend money at merchants that pay rent there. Unbelievable. Seems like a blatant gouge—probably because it is. Really? 20 dollars to park to go spend money? Is that a good way to make customers feel welcome? I don’t think so. Credit to Harry T’s for handing out 10 dollar credits for FLA residents and key ring holders (we’re neither). We just won’t be back because Destin offers so many other great dining options. And to top it off, there are plenty of other signs to make sure you’re not welcome. For example, there are signs in the driveway where you would drop off people (including the elderly and handicapped patrons) that say “Do not stop. No pickups or drop offs.” Really? Are you supposed to push them out at a slow roll? Who came up with these ideas and this signage? Nice work Harborwalk Village. Won’t see ya later.“

“Can't rave enough about this restaurant and our experience! Was the perfect anniversary spot. Small, intimate dining room with unbeatable ocean views from any seat. Outdoor tables, coveted in the spring weather. Absolutely fabulous elevated food options, attentive and friendly service willing to provide recommendations and accomodations. Our reservation was at 6p (in April) which was perfectly timed to enjoy a glass of wine at sunset. Destin may be a tourist hellscape, but this location is a secluded, quiet, hidden gem.“

“Strangely enough, this place was pretty good. I was sketched out at first because it looked like a bar. Wasn't sure about the food. Everything we got was great. Fried rice didn't have too much added flavor, so soy sauce and hot sauce were needed, but once added, it all came together. The Chef Jabrinos Supreme Burger was fantastic! Bartender made fabulous drinks. Our server wasn't bad either. Would definitely come back here again, and everyone reading this should give it a try.“

“I don't know how it took me so long to go to this awesome wine bar right by the Commons in Destin. I've seen it forever and just went there for the first time this evening with two friends/colleagues. The service was excellent and when I learned that it is run by a family that really made sense. Everyone was so friendly. The charcuterie board we ordered was delicious and full of flavorful cheese, fruit, meats, and a variety of items I've actually never even tried before. Everything was delicious. Their happy hour was great and I will definitely be back.“

“We ate at Captain Dave’s Friday night.The atmosphere is relaxed and loved the view.Our server was wonderful,Robyn B.,The food was great ,would definitely go again.“

“Awesome Gluten Free menu!!I have not had fried pickles in 12 years! So good!Beautiful atmosphere and great service by Josh!! Can't wait to come back and try more gluten free goodness ?Dietary restrictions: So many Gluten free options!!!“

“There was about 45 minutes in total from arrival to receiving food, but that is not the restaurants fault. The service was absolutely amazing and is the reason for my review. There is an employee there named Way. He is of Asian ethnicity. Absolutely amazing service from Way. He looked as if he was the most productive employee there, even when they were full to the brim with customers and he still made time to take orders and seat customers. #WELOVEWAY“

“Great location and beautiful views of the ocean. Our server Chris was good at taking our orders and checking on us. The food was delicious. Bring your family and friends and enjoy the delicious food and the views.Parking: Weekend parking gets busy.“

“As I’m typing this review… I’m crying literal tears No fear its joy and sadness ONLYY because I live in Ohio and she’s closed Sunday and Monday due to short staff and mind you she’s expecting. I got 2 crab cakes and potato casserole and peanut butter bar and all were soooo good!!! I see the rave!! Mind you I showed up about 5:15 and I had to head and then come back up before she was closed and it was impossible. But everyone needs to check her out! Her food is amazing and I’m just sad I can’t take none back home to enjoy!!Parking: Easy parking and free it’s in a store plaza.“

“Our server Sonja was amazing! She was friendly, accommodating, put in extra effort to make sure our food was just what we wanted. We were hoping to get her as our waitress as we had her last year on our vacation and loved her!The food was excellent!Highly recommendLadies Trip from Wisconsin :)“

“Great service and great food. Reasonably priced!!!!“

“Delicious steaks! We had the ribeyes, and they were cooked to a perfect medium rare! (A little too much seasoning for me, but my daughter loved hers!) I had a salad with the white vinegarette dressing, I highly recommend it, it's awesome! The asparagus side was great as well, you do pay extra for it, but it was worth it! My daughter had the Mac n cheese and mashed potatoes. Both were creamy and tasted great! It is a little more expensive than some places, but it's definitely worth it for what you get! A great place in Destin to have a nice dinner!“

“Good food, good drinks, decent prices for the area, and loudish/funky atmosphere. Live entertainment when we were there. I liked the flavor of everything we got, which included blackened fish, cheese curds, and shrimp scampi. Personally I wouldn't have had so much sauce on the blackened fish since it was already good and fresh and all seasoned without drowning in Cajun gravy, and my wife thought the scampi was a bit heavy handed also because the shrimp tasted good even with less sauce.Would also have preferred to see more friendly service more often for water refills, etc.But overall recommended for one of your meals if you're in town for a while.“

“Stayed next door for Mother’s Day weekend and loved this spot. Walking in from hanging at the beach and grabbing a table outside was perfect. We never do this but we actually came back a couple times. Prices are a bit high but you pay for the views and vibes. We were really happy splitting a dinner plate and still didn’t even finish it. Great fried seafood. Beer at $8.75 in a can with no glass is a bit steep, but splitting a mojito with a floater was a great deal. Would love to see them be more sustainable—almost everything comes in plastic cups and little individual tartar and cocktail sauces. Service was lovely and everyone very kind. Will be back!“

“Well, since we've come here twice now,I thought I should share the word about Grand Vista Bar And Grill. First off the staff is excellent! One of the most attentive staffs I've seen. They work as a team. Anexample of this just this morning when we're having breakfast One of the other servers came by and picked up our plates. Not even his table. I love coming to a place like this because management understands everybody's working as a team to the end. Peggy had the French toast second time. She must've liked it. I had an omelette loaded up with all the goodies. There wasn't anything left on the plate. I forgot to order the onions and cheese in my hashbrowns but they were good. Overall will be back again. Although I have to admit we are somewhat of captured audience right now. We are sitting in Destin Harbor and with our refrigerator on the fritz.Being a holiday so that will be a slow repair. So will be exploring all the local restaurants.“

“I love it when a place rebounds! Went in last week and the place has been cleaned too to bottom. Before, there was a smell like the bar area wasn't being cleaned. Service was quick and attentive. Looks like the new owners are putting in the work. Food has definitely improved and you can tell they are using higher quality ingredients.“