Restaurants in Fort Walton Beach

“Wow. This place hits it out of the park. Super affordable option, country folks with great customer service skills- often times i leave with a free donut!

Kolache is like a pig in the blanket on steroids and these do NOT disappoint.

5 stars aren't enough! Go today!”

“Lunch at the FWB location yesterday was fantastic! Perfection in the grouper and catfish samwiches is the best way to describe it. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly fried, quickly served despite the crowd. Just so delicious and craveable. Rock stars all the way around 🤩🤩🤩”

“We are locals and truly enjoy the atmosphere at The Gulf! We have had the pleasure of having Nicole be our bartender and server numerous times. Her personality adds a bright light to our visits. She is quite the ambassador for The Gulf and our local community.”

“Me and my fiancé was searching for a romantic and a high quality experience for our anniversary and I have to tell you it was nothing short of five star material. Michael was our server (looks like a K Drama star), he was informative, attentive, and knowledgeable of our entire experience. The owner’s fantastic display of interior design, to the cuisine was something I’d expect to see in a Michelin 3 Star restaurant. The quality of the ingredients all the way down to the banchan shows in every minute detail. Our trip in Destin ended with the most explosive display of culinary finesse, and I will be back for more. Thank you Sura for the memories that my fiancé and I will remember for years to come. Btw Michael call Viki Rakuten, they would hire you immediately for the next star lead in a K Drama 😂.”

“happened by on the way home, decided to give it a try. I'm very glad I did! The Cuban sandwich is so good, and great customer service, w very reasonable prices.”

“Stopped in for lunch today, I have been wanting to check them out! Delicious food! I got the pork, rice and potatoes. I’ll definitely be back!!”

“I'm not a breakfast person, but this was amazing!! I had the croissant sandwich and it was incredible. So perfectly made, I was sad to finish it! Fast service, fair prices, great experience all around. Highly recommend!”

“They have the best burgers and fries, always consistent and delicious!”

“My absolute favorite local place in FWB. Such a sweet staff and owners, amazing drinks and food, and it’s so beautifully decorated. My first recommendation for anyone visiting or local!”

“Lunch at the FWB location yesterday was fantastic! Perfection in the grouper and catfish samwiches is the best way to describe it. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly fried, quickly served despite the crowd. Just so delicious and craveable. Rock stars all the way around 🤩🤩🤩”

“The best burger. The wait in line was worth it.”

“Love it! ...better than Pounders and so delicious! my favorites are the Kalua pork and the chicken! ❤️❤️❤️”

“The food is so good. You have try it . Customer service is awsome ..”

“Such good food! And great customer service 🤍”

“Amelia was awesome! Made a great s’mores latte and sold me on getting a bag of beans for cold brew on my way out of town. Going to be dreaming about their marshmallow cold foam for a while ☁️”

“The service was excellent. I had the pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides and my friend had jerk chicken with black beans....all delicious.”

“Best dogs in town!!!! A must try one of a kind spot! A little hidden gem 💎 I highly recommend the AlCopone.”

“The absolute best staff! They took very good care of us. Neat atmosphere, food was good!”

“Great food and delicious coffee. Very friendly service and the vibe is amazing. I'll be back fir open mic next time!

Vegetarian options: You can substitute meat for avocado. The have oat milk and almond milk.”

“We are visiting the Ft Walton beach area for the first time. Soi Bistro came highly recommended and did not disappoint. Friendly staff and an enjoyable atmosphere. Will definitely go back to try more of their offerings. A must for sure”

“12:56 PM
SEPTEMBER 3
TUESDAY

This is my third visit here but my first time to review.

The Heavenly Croissant is a place I wish I would have found a looooong time ago. The woman who originally started this restaurant passed away unfortunately before I had a chance to meet her. Others have stepped in to carry on her legacy.

You will be greeted as soon as you walk in very warm and friendly with some beautiful music in the background. You can tell the people who work here enjoy making you feel at home.

*Bacon egg and cheese croissant*
I found to be very delicious. Always crispy bacon in a great combination and you can get it with white American or Cheddar.

*Homemade potato and bacon soup* I will tell you I am not a soup eater let the manager talk to me into trying it.
I find this soup to be very delicious. They have one homemade soup most days. I want to try other soups they have as a result.

*Homemade Almond cookie*
I have O type blood so I do not naturally crave sweets, however this cookie is delicious and will melt in your mouth.

This place is open for breakfast and lunch. If you find yourself in the area do yourself a favor and and treat yourself to a heavenly experience at the heavenly croissant.

Parking: Plenty of parking

Kid-friendliness: Everyone is welcome here”

“Jack, Braydon and Aiden rocked out the pizza. Thin crust and great toppings!”

“My DoorDash delivery driver missed our entire pizza order and only delivered my family a salad. Whether it was negligence on the drivers part, the fact that he misunderstood their request to wait or otherwise, Clemenza’s gave us a second pizza just for the inconvenience of having to pick up our own delivery. This issue was no fault of theirs however they immediately prioritized my family and our experience with their restaurant, food, and service. The food was delicious but their attentiveness to this experience was outstanding.”

“Our family loves coming here. Great food and great prices. You can eat inside or actually cruise through with your car. Everyone is super friendly!”

“I am so happy we discovered this place! The food was phenomenal, the beers were delicious, and the staff were super helpful. They were happy to discuss all of the beers and food on the menu. They were all personable and made us feel welcome. We had a great time for our date night, and can’t wait to come back!”

“The staff is so friendly here and the food is AWESOME.”

“I always love this place. The best açai I have ever have is there.

Parking: There is parking there but sometimes in the library when there is no more”

“Excellent food and value! Best key lime pie in the area! Staff member Faye is the absolute best ! Love her to pieces! Our first stop from Georgia each month to visit Faye and eat the best seafood in town!”

“Best Tacos I had here in Destin I truly recommend.”

“The garlic dipping oil is amazing. We took some home and put it on sandwiches and in a crab omelet. We have been talking about it for days. The lasagna is remarkable and the ribeye steak I ordered was enough for three meals. Cooked perfectly medium rare. Friends had the lobster ravioli and shrimp with vodka sauce which was good. Calamari was outstanding, very tender. Our waitress was Lauren L., very professional and pleasant. We will definitely go back there again next year when we visit.”

“Best Thai in panhandle! Food and service is incredible!!!!!!!”

“Traci is the best! Service is always great with her. I had the smoked turkey for dinner and it’s always great and never dry. Definitely one of my favorite dinners”

“This place should have 10 stars solid! Even on their worst day the food is amazing and the staff is friendly as all get out! Even when they are so packed in there, they are sweet and patient. There is a reason why people wait to get into this place. I’m proud to call it my favorite happy place in FWB!”

“Always friendly and always delicious! Our whole family loves going to Sakura! ❤️😊”

“I've been to a lot of breweries. I can say without a doubt this is one of the best. Their beers are top notch and the atmosphere is excellent. Staff and other "regulars" are super fun! We will be back next time we're in town! Thanks!!!”

“We sat at the patio table. The Aquarium next to this restaurant has huge fence that blocks view of beach from the patio that annoyed a little but still we could see the ocean in front. Ultimate Bloody Mary had 3 large shrimps, peppachini, pickled green beans and 3 olives.”

“Los tacos de carne mmm ricos”

“I had the chicken parmesan. Very tasty, but the edges were a little to done. As usual, great salad and bread sticks. Our server was very courteous, and pleasant.”

“Best we've had in the FWB area. Havee not been disappointed with Jin Jin yet unlike most restaurants around here.”

“Fantastic! Great food, friendly servers, beautiful sunset and an outstanding mix of live entertainment ! We love playing and partying there”

“I’m picky when it comes to my order. I like my sushi cut into smaller pieces and changes made to ingredients. I never have a problem with them being accommodating. ♥️”

“food was plentiful and good.”

“Incredible lunch special, where you actually get your moneys worth! The chicken was amazingly flavorful, steamed cabbage didn’t need anything added to it, and the red beans and rice was stacked like a mountain! 10/10 recommend!”

“Friendly faces,clean environment”

“Sabrina T. was our waitress. She was an excellent server.”

“The staff is always so sweet and attentive at this location. Food is consistently yummy. Nice way to enjoy some good breakfast!!!”

“Best burgers and fries ❤️ 🍔🍟”

“First time burgers are gggoooooooddd”

“This was my first meal out of prison, I got the double meat whataburger with SHREDDED CHEDDER CHEESE instead of regular cheese. Only thing I didn't like was the plushieness to upsize”

“Brady was excellent! He recommended great entrees and his service was impeccable. The food was amazing and we can’t wait to return. And the view was glorious.”

“Mother Earth's cafe is an absolute gem! From the retro ambiance to the friendly service, everything about this place feels welcoming. I ordered the Philly cheese steak omelet, and it was perfect with fluffy pancakes, flavorful hash browns , and eggs cooked just right. Their coffee was rich, and the refills were constant. Portions were generous, the food was fresh, and the prices were fair. I’ll definitely be back at this Cafe. It is a must visit!”

“Best Mexican restaurant in FWB imo. Truly authentic! Do not let the outside fool you - the inside is very nice and stylish. Food is amazing and not too salty. Service is great as well. I love their homemade chips - some of the best that I have ever had - light and not greasy. Salsa is just right as well. This restaurant puts all of the others to shame!”

“This place is like the good dive bar of Mexican food. No atmosphere but the most delicious food and plenty of it and priced right. Get three of everything and eat like a king all week!”

“We have been here at least once a week for the last month! Delicious food and friendly staff.”

“Absolutely fantastic food. We have had a number of items off their menu and everyone of them has been absolutely fantastic! I highly recommend stopping in and treating yourself.”

“My wife and I had dinner here and were impressed with our server. She was very friendly and attentive. She made our experience a very enjoyable time.”

“New owners and the food is great! The server was very good. I ate there 2 times this week.”

“Visiting from Iowa and found this gem on our outings. Great food and atmosphere! Our server was fantastic and there was entertainment too! Highly recommend!!!”

“I had great food and Mary was even better :)”

“Authentic Japanese and Korean cuisine.”

“Awesome spot for some great pho. Well developed flavors and great flavors in their meats. Add some spice to help bring out some of the broth’s development. A large pho is too much for one unless you come hungry. Rolls are tasty and everything is really good. The ambiance is wide open and clean, good selection of beers and wine and the service is spot on. They have large tables for large groups and a large selection of food. They have an abundance of TVs and are good to watch whatever even you want to see. Def recommend for local pho.”

“I love this place! First Korean restaurant I ever ate at (back in 2003ish), and been going back ever since. I liked a Korean restaurant in Germany too, but no other place I've tried (about 20 others) has compared. The owner always remembers me, my family, and my friends. We don't even need a menu, she knows what food and drinks we want and lets us know if there's something special to try that day, like the seaweed soup.”

“This place is Amazing! Live music, super friendly and kind staff, { I would tell you how kind my waitress was, but I wouldnt want anyone to try to take advantage of her) I regret that I didnt have proper tip money, but i will make it up to her. There is a beach, cornhole, i think horseshoes, it is child and dog friendly. They even brought ny Stanley his own bouwl. Next review will have photos, Go there as soon as you can. You wont be dissapointed,”

“I had the chicken shesh kebab plate. It was absolutely delicious and tender. The sides were all delicious and gave a balance of fresh flavors to enjoy with the chicken shesh kebab! I highly recommend this place for their friendly service and deliciously fresh food. I look forward to enjoying more meals at this restaurant.”

“I adore this boutique/coffee shop so much, along with the sweet workers!!! They have the cutest things here, and the best coffee!! I came here multiple times during my trip and felt so welcomed! I bought the cutest outfits too! I highly recommend coming here and I will be back! They also have a gorgeous beach view!”

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!”

“Always clean, great food and service!

Parking: All around & On sides of the building.

Kid-friendliness: Granddaughter loves coming here!”

“We stopped here Saturday when we first got into town! Best food and best margaritas we have had in a long while. it was so good we came back Friday before we left. same experience. Everyone was so friendly and laughed and talked with us. We had a great time! They even had a gallon Margarita to go. YUM”

“Great food! Never disappointed! Wonderful service. Our favorite!”

“The staff at healthy coast is always so inviting and helpful, this makes such a great experience every time I walk through the door! The choices and options available are all great and I have not had one thing that was not outstanding in flavor! I appreciate all that healthy coast does to help people with clean eating and always having the most friendly staff!!”

“Friendly service Fast service”

“This location never fails to provide an outstanding customer experience and serve delicious meals. By far, this is my favorite Longhorns location. Highly recommend trying this one if you haven’t yet!”

“We went in the a.m. opening hours is the new earlybird lunch time. The food was fast, and goodt. tater tots was crispy and golden, so the oil was clean. I like that. all in all a good outing for me and mine. The real deal sealer was the wife ate all her boneless wings so that's a winner winner chicken meat dinner right there!!!”

“Staff is extremely helpful and friendly! This Starbucks always gets my order correct and ready quickly! Love the inside seating and lots of merch for it being a smaller store. The only downside with this Starbucks is the drive thru is always busy, and parking is limited.

Parking: A few spots in the front and side of the building. Very busy drive through, with limited parking.”

“Good drinks 🍹 fun 🤩 jukebox with good music 🎶”

“we split the nachos which were good, i would say overpriced the amount you receive and we also got the grouper sandwich and we substituted the sauce for their cilantro ranch which is amazing. We havnt done their breakfast bec 23$ a person for a breakfast buffet is out pricing themselves. We did try their small pepperoni pizza for room service last night it was ok.”

“The burgers fries and tots were so good. Everything was seasoned to perfection. 10/10”

“We just had the Cuban coffee, and it was so good, some of the best I've had! Can't wait to repeat on Saturday!”

“Friendly service, clean restaurant, and Cherry Coke available. I just relaxed for a drink and am glad this location is open, more convenient for me and close to the office.”

“Muy buena la comida que se sirve en este lugar”

“We visited last summer, and stumbled on it by chance. We had a great time and ended up visiting multiple times during our vacay. Before we left the bartender knew my drink order! Friday nights get busy due to the military crowd, but we were there during peak season and had the best time. Cold drinks, not over priced, and not a tourist trap. We love the duck”

“Awesome hangout spot the whole family loves it”

“Fantastic bowl! Never had one like it and will miss it now that we are gone. I have celiac and everything I got was very safe! Cute atmosphere. So fun! Wish we had one of these in our state. Huge servings!

Dietary restrictions: Everything was Gf!

Parking: It gets busy so parking can be tricky but with patience you’ll find a spot!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly!”

“Wonderful family owned restaurant. This place serves some of the best menudo I’ve ever had in my life! I try to come here every single time I’m in town. It does not get more authentic than this and food quality is top notch. It feels like you are eating at their home kitchen.”

“อาหารอร่อยรสชาติไทยแท้ รสชาติเหมือนปากซอยที่บ้านเลยคร้า”

“My daughter celebrated her sweet 16 while in town for a spring break softball tournament. We contacted this bakery, the day before her birthday, and they were able to come through with a beautiful sweet 16 cake! It was delicious, and I would highly recommend! !”

“Crunchy salmon skin hand roll so freaking good ? oh my God lol finally”

“The food is really tasty. Whatever bread they use kicks it up a notch. I am not a big drinker, but I go for lunch. The people that work there are really sweet. Worth checking it out. 💖”

“Best barbecue ever and fast not fancy but very good food”

“Amazing food and great customer service”

“Laid back atmosphere with great food. Prices are what you’d expect for the area and I would say on the cheaper side comparatively.”

“Great bar with bands playing. Great sound system and friendly staff. Parking is challenging. I don't know if they have food or not. I didn't see a menu or anyone eating.”

“I love bbq and have been wanting to try this place out. Today, I finally got a chance since due to the snow, they’re the only place open AND offering delivery. 🙏🏼 the lady who took my order was super polite and helpful. The gentleman who delivered our order was patient with me even though it’s freezing outside, he was also very nice and arrived in a timely manner. And our food is delicious!! Will definitely order again! Thank you guys for not letting the snow stop you from making happy customers! You made a pregnant woman VERY happy today. 🥹”

“Friendly , no waiting , sweet waiter is Tabitha , affordable compared to the tourist area .”

“I’ve been coming to this location for take out for several years now Today I had the pleasure of being helped by Andrea She is what helping people and kindness is all about regardless of what you do or who you are This is a skill and it’s been long lost in our country Great Job !!!! Happy New Year !!!”

“Sabrina T. was our waitress. She was an excellent server.”

“The garlic dipping oil is amazing. We took some home and put it on sandwiches and in a crab omelet. We have been talking about it for days. The lasagna is remarkable and the ribeye steak I ordered was enough for three meals. Cooked perfectly medium rare. Friends had the lobster ravioli and shrimp with vodka sauce which was good. Calamari was outstanding, very tender. Our waitress was Lauren L., very professional and pleasant. We will definitely go back there again next year when we visit.”

“Best place to get close to authentic Korean food. Servers have always been friendly, and attentive. Can't wait to go back for Bi Bim Bop and Kim Bop”

“I love this place as breakfast and lunch also.”

“Daisy and Mya are incredible and treated me so nicely. Would come back on vacation again.”

“Came in 8:30pm doors were locked staff just staring at me and wont let me in, they need to change the closing time to 8:30pm since staffs decides to lock doors at 8:30pm”

“I adore this boutique/coffee shop so much, along with the sweet workers!!! They have the cutest things here, and the best coffee!! I came here multiple times during my trip and felt so welcomed! I bought the cutest outfits too! I highly recommend coming here and I will be back! They also have a gorgeous beach view!”

“FRIENDLY STAFF: YOU'VE TRIED OTHERS, NOW TRY THIS LITTLE GEM, FOOD IS GREAT PRICES ARE UNBEATABLE,”

“The service was excellent. I had the pulled pork sandwich with 2 sides and my friend had jerk chicken with black beans....all delicious.”

“First time visiting today, and I was extremally impressed with the food and staff, and I will definitely be back. I was also told that they will be soon opening another location at the CEFCO on MLK, which is even closer to me!”

“I had the chicken shesh kebab plate. It was absolutely delicious and tender. The sides were all delicious and gave a balance of fresh flavors to enjoy with the chicken shesh kebab! I highly recommend this place for their friendly service and deliciously fresh food. I look forward to enjoying more meals at this restaurant.”

“Love the salsas they are spicy and the burritos are huge and they’re wrapped so I can eat while driving.”

“I enjoyed the food... Everything is Always tasty... Small Black owned business... Support this food truck.... The cook knows his thing... Effortlessly racked up some fresh food for me...great guy.. service matches the food...”

“Lunch at the FWB location yesterday was fantastic! Perfection in the grouper and catfish samwiches is the best way to describe it. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly fried, quickly served despite the crowd. Just so delicious and craveable. Rock stars all the way around 🤩🤩🤩”

“If I could give a higher rating I would. Our server, Phillip went above and beyond to correct our order. He was super nice, funny, and made sure we had everything we needed and more. I hope a manager reads this and gives Phillip some credit, (and a raise) because he did AWESOME.”

“Rockin Tacos has great food, wonderful service and the view of the Gulf is spectacular!”

“Love Lost Pizza in Fort Walton Beach! Awesome food. Best Spaghetti and Pizza in Fort Walton beach”

“our server Danielle was amazing....”

“the best place on the planet for food, atmosphere and a drink with friends. definitely recommend and would love to return one day!”

“The burgers fries and tots were so good. Everything was seasoned to perfection. 10/10”

“Lunch at the FWB location yesterday was fantastic! Perfection in the grouper and catfish samwiches is the best way to describe it. Perfectly seasoned, perfectly fried, quickly served despite the crowd. Just so delicious and craveable. Rock stars all the way around 🤩🤩🤩”

“I'm not a breakfast person, but this was amazing!! I had the croissant sandwich and it was incredible. So perfectly made, I was sad to finish it! Fast service, fair prices, great experience all around. Highly recommend!”

“Traci is the best! Service is always great with her. I had the smoked turkey for dinner and it’s always great and never dry. Definitely one of my favorite dinners”

“Jack, Braydon and Aiden rocked out the pizza. Thin crust and great toppings!”

“Me encanta todo de este lugar!!!”

“I only ordered a Dr. Pepper but they let us fish on the docks, workers and customers we super nice and they all had no problem, and they even gave us unfinished scraps by request to use as bait. 10/10 experience and food looks great too.”

“Consistently good service and great food. I’m a picky eater and they always always cook my food the way I like it. Prices are right on par for the area. I love this place.”