The Back Porch

1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin
(850) 837-2022

Recent Reviews

Teresa Richardson

And being able to look out at the Gulf of Mexico and feel the breeze....

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish, Sandwich

Anthony Pasquella

We went here as it was close to our hotel, it does get pack as most restaurants in Destin do around dinner time so plan accordingly. We arrive around 1600 to 1630 were still seated fairly quickly. It is an all right place to eat. I didn't find the seating to be the most comfortable. The food was good but nothing stellar. The staff was good though. It is a place I am willing to give a second chance if given an opportunity.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Matt Manning

Wonderful place on the beach.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bill Patterson

Be prepared to wait as the place is super busy. However the service was pretty good and didn’t take long to get our food.I got crab cakes and added stuffed shrimp and fries. You get 3 pretty big crab cakes for $35 which I thought was a good price and they tasted good. Stuffed shrimp was also good. My wife got the chicken Alfredo she thought it was just ok chicken was on the fattier side.You can walk right out to the beach from restaurant which was nice.I would definitely come back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Jenna Wright

Great seafood. Dynamite shrimp was a great app, large serving. Drinks were good and strong. Crab stuffed Mahi was cooked perfectly and flakey. Don't miss out on the sunshine orange cake, it was a wonderful ending to our anniversary!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Petar Asanin

I’m 10,000th ? Love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tessa Schlanser

Been coming here for 30yrs!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Patty Goa

The best sea food I have ever had in the US.It was amazing. Cole slaw salad, red snapper and mashed potatoes. I could eat there everyday if I lived in Destin. We finished with the key lime pie and OMG. Everything that was written in their google reviews was true and amazingly good.The view is perfect and the atmosphere is like nothing else.Kid-friendliness: Family friendly ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Red Snapper

Brandon M.

It was a neat place. When we arrived, there were a lot of people waiting, but it moved pretty quickly. There was also plenty of seating to wait. Once we were taken to our table, our server was very nice and helpful. The food came quickly and the broiler platter with the crab cake was great, but the twice baked potato was a little overcooked but good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Porch Crab Cakes, Crab Stuffed Shrimp

morgan nichols

food was great!! sat on the porch and got to watch the sunset, a great experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

BreAnn Leuthner

The Angry amberjack is the best thing on the menu! Best place to eat in Destin! The 45 minute wait flys by with a walk on the beach and it’s well worth it. I love this place!Parking: There is a parking lot ?️Kid-friendliness: Something for the whole family here very busy kid friendlyWheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp and wide wheel ways

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Tuna, Smoked Tuna Dip

Sabrina “TXSabrina” Camacho

We got there early and snagged a table on the "back porch" on the beach. It was, as you might imagine, a gorgeous view and a beautiful day! The food made it even better! I had the grilled shrimp and scallops - and a marguerita or two - and just had a fantastic time all around!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jasiel Morales

Words aren’t enough to describe how good this place is. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this gem! Starting with location, the restaurant is right on the beach so you get the sea-breeze and beautiful views. The food was DELICIOUS. We started with oysters - they were fresh and huge. For our main dish, We had the stuffed shrimp with lime rice and corn medley and the crab cakes w the twice baked potato. The crab stuffed shrimps are fantastic! The rice was very well seasoned and cooked perfectly. The crab cake dish was also delicious. We had a spicy mango margarita that definitely hit the spot - right amount of alcohol, right amount of spice. Just perfect. The service was fantastic too. They all went above and beyond - polite, welcoming, attentive. Our waitress Ashley was a pleasure to have and definitely made our evening more enjoyable. Definitely a must if you’re in Destin.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Key Lime Pie, Crab Stuffed Shrimp, Crab Stuffed

Kurt and Sheila Team

Exceptional service and of course a great view. Food was fine but great for beach food at a touristy seafood restaurant.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish, Sandwich

Maria Johnson

Horrible food over price and undercooked. $45.00 plate server don’t ask how I want my fish cooked blacked or fried. They deep fried all and tasted blah. Very disappointed, we ask few locals and they told us not to waste our money or time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 2

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