50 Best Seafood Restaurants near Valparaiso

“I usually get the blackened mahi-mahi… it IS the best around, but everything I have ordered is wonderful. This is one of my favorite spots in Niceville and it’s the perfect place to watch the sunset.Great atmosphere, great view, great service, great food, great drinks.“

“We went there for an early dinner with our daughter and the food was great the service was fine but after we paid the bill we noticed a Service Charge. We did not know about it ahead of time, even though the server said he told me (wife), but he was not the one who set us and my husband was at the table when he took the drink order. If we had know about the charge we would not had left a tip also.“

“Amazing food and service. Whether your coming off the beach or just looking for great seafood at a reasonable price, Stewby’s will not disappoint. Ordered the grilled Mahi Mahi, which had been freshly caught that day, and it was fantastic!“

“Such an amazing experience! Ryan Y was our server and he made it such a great and welcoming experience! Great service, amazing food, alligators and so much more! It was a great vibe and definitely recommend!! Go get pucked up at Fudpuckers!! ?“

“I went here with my wife and daughter on Sunday night. The service was some of the best service I’ve ever had at a sushi restaurant. All of the staff is very attentive, the presentation of the food is spectacular. The food was absolutely incredible, Everything is super fresh and the portion sizes are more than generous. My only regret is that I do not live in this town.“

“This is our go to place for lunch. Great food, location, and right on the water. We grab lunch and let the kids play in the sand. Beer prices are insane at $8 a can but somewhat expected for the location. Recommend for families as they have large seating areas and small play area for them. Bring some sand toys.Parking: Can be full at prime lunch times.“

“Our server, Robin, was VERY kind. She Offered us some great ideas on what to eat and was very patient while we struggled to order. Highly suggest the sweet potato fries and the coconut shrimp.Happy Hour sales are GREAT!! Buy one app get one FREE?! Yes please! I most definitely will be coming back later this week. I hope Robin will be my server then too?.“

“I’m loved this place and the food. Family didn’t share my opinion but kids are too picky anyway. Order at the counter and food is delivered to you. I wouldn’t consider it fast food as my husband did but it did share the convenience of that.“

“Oh my gosh!!! To die for!! I had the shrimp roll, my husband had the steamed shrimp and we also had the ceviche (so fresh and yummy). We thought it was so good that we bought an extra to give to our friends. Great quality seafood at reasonable prices. Sierra took our order and was super friendly. Can't wait to go back with friends and family!!“

“Came here based on reviews. Eating out is expensive while on vaca and we all wanted shrimp. So for 5 people we ordered 2lbs of royal reds and 1 lb of fresh gulf shrimp, Corn and potatoes and steamed for us with tip was $90. The royal reds were the best part!! Trey was friendly and knew his stuff when it came to shrimp. We didn’t get the key lime pie but he says it was the best! We would def do shrimp from here again!!“

“Happy hour is 3 - 5 pm every day. Got a house margarita for $5.50. It was okay but too sweet. The blueberry ale was tasty. The fish basket had lots of pieces of fish and tasted so fresh. The fries were not crispy and a bit limp. The blackened grouper was delicious. The views of the ocean can't be beaten.“

“The food was really good, the server was great... and the view was nice... but the hosts seemed disinterested in being there, and the hushpuppies aren't as good as the other locationThe pictures of my food are the Red Snapper special and the filet Oscar..My recommendations listed are based on what I liked better, at the other location...However my wife commented that the filet was "so perfect"At the end our meal, she tried one of those espresso martini drinks you see on tv. .. really liked it... I tried a sip. It tasted like a grown fellers YooHoo!It was definitely a bougie price tag, to a down home cooking vibe.Lava cakes ain't no better than Domino's.Granted, I wouldn't need to go back to this location, but my wife said, "this was the absolute perfect date night I needed. "... so looks like we will be going back.“

“It's a beach bar/restaurant ? literally right on the beach ? which is super cool? lots of people coming and going from the beach great people watching ?spotFood is pretty outstanding!!Mixed and frozen drinks are definitely overpriced.. beers not so bad“

“We are locals but this is our first time here. We walked up to the sky bar grabbed a table and immediately greeted by Chelsea as our waitress. She was AMAZING! But wait there’s more, she was not the only one that checked on us. 2 other bartenders (Jorge and Shelby) also checked on us for water, extra drinks, anything we needed. Definitely a team atmosphere. The live music, adult only, and couches over the water are an incredible vibe. We will definitely be back. Highly recommend even if you have a big group. The views of the harbor with heaters and fire pit make it a great place to come year round.“

“This place is great!! We had soft crabs, potato salad, and greens. My husband also had a side of gumbo. Everything was fantastic!!!!!!! The young lady at the register was so helpful! She gave us suggestions., boy am I glad we went with her suggestions!! We will definitely be back. We want to try the fried oysters next time.Parking: Easy parking.“

“We came.here after looking at the reviews. The place was packed but we bought a beer and enjoyed our wait. Then we were seated Andrea waited on us. She gave the best suggestions and was attentive even though she was busy. The fish tacos were great the hush puppies and the seafood combo my wife got was delicious. Great portions we had to pack up and take home. Why are you still reading this get over there and order your food you are missing out.“

“Such an amazing experience. Chef David and Perry make the place outstanding! You’re served early 1900 plates and silverware and surrounded by beautiful paintings. They have so much experience in fine dining and history around the states. You have to be there!! This is the place on the whole panhandle side to go to and I’m not the type to over exaggerate. Come here if you want to impress your family or friends. This is the place?“

“This restaurant is Top tier from the staff to the food!!!! Give them a try and thank me later !Kid-friendliness: Still not sure if kids are allowed because my daughter and niece where the only two kids in the building but the staff definitely didn’t make us feel out of place even after reading later that we were supposed to make reservations we were still seated quickly and provided GREAT customer service“

“Definitely worth the price for the all you can eat crabs during the day. Dinner gets more expensive than it's worth though. Service seemed a bit overwhelmed but still friendly at night. Food was definitely better prepared during day than at night. Was torn between 3 and 4 stars but the friendliness of the nighttime manager won me over. She was lovely and accommodating.“

“Pepitos is my families go to spot. When you walk into the resturant your always greeted with a smile and get seated fast. The service is always fast and professional. I am pretty sure we have had every server at this resturant and the service is always the same. The food is always prepared well, the margaritas are some of the best in town. I highly recommend this pepitos location.“

“This place is amazing. I had the cowboy ribeye cooked perfectly medium and seasoned by the Lord Himself. The service was phenomenal. There was live entertainment and they were great!! The drinks, the vibe, the food, Bochamps is a must visit when in “

“I have been missing out, the chargrilled oysters were just amazing, this place is a gem, absolutely loved it. we ordered the Chargrilled Oysters, Crab Claws, Fish & Shrimp, Grilled Fish and dessert. the food was great, enjoyed it. also the staff was very nice and friendly. definitely will be back“

“I am Sushi person. and this Sushi place is always perfect, Server is kind and this time she even remembered my last order and recommended my menu based on that.If you want to eat sushi, come to this place. I've tried it elsewhere, but this one is the best. ?“

“My husband and I held our wedding reception at Marina Cafe on 2/24/24! It’s one of our favorite restaurants on the Harbor! Everything was perfect from the planning with Bridget, to the delicious food, and especially the excellent service! I wish I could name each one of the staff who took care of our family and friends! Tina is amazing and treats us like family every time we go. Marina cafe was very flexible and open to our ideas. We wanted to live-stream our ceremony from our yacht into the venue for our guests and they helped make that happen. We love Marina Cafe and you will too!The Sloans“

“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.“

“Fresh, tasty and quick. Priced well and good service. We had a combo of burritos, quesadillas and tacos with our 8 person crew. Everything was great and everyone was happy, which is hard. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Will definitely be back!“

“On our first night in Destin, we choose this upscale restaurant to enjoy the ambience. Let’s say they did not disappoint. The food was amazing and the service was astounding! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone! I appreciate their thorough ID check to ensure you are of age!!“

“Hadn't tried this place yet. $50 for three items. The food was decent, and their level 5 (hottest) was pretty hot. Honestly, it's probably right at the top for the hottest Thai I've had, which is excellent. Their ginger salad was good. Decent portion sizes. Very decent for Destin.“

“The pool is very nice and the rocks with water flowing down is a good feature. The music is also a good vibe. The rooms are made up well and has everything you need. There was a volleyball tournament while we were at the resort and the easy access to the beach made it easy for my family to watch it.“

“I had the mates platter. I like fried food ?. My wife had the catch of the day teriyaki glazed. The fish that day was Mahi Mahi. I tasted it and it was outstanding. Almost wants me to give up my fried food next time we go there. Our waiter was nice, informative and quick.“

“I enjoyed everything about this restaurant. I love the location right by waterside where I can enjoy watching the boats, tiki huts and seeing folks enjoy everything on offer. I experienced a warm welcome from my server Josie. She was very accommodating and served with a genuine smile and demeanor. I dined on the seafood gumbo and fresh mixed side salad with ranch dressing accompanied by an American Mule cocktail. Delicious! I recommend this eatery for a fabulous experience.“

“We loved the folks at IWC! Azro, Joey, and a brand new gal were all wonderful and made us feel like locals. Azro was wonderful with telling us some cool local sightseeing spots and was so patient with us as we sat outside with our dog and waited for a few hours before we could get into our AirBnB. Yes! They are dog friendly on the patio. They even have a healthy dinner menu for dogs and brought out a fresh bowl of water for our pup!They were all so wonderful that we went back a second time to watch some of March Madness.The bartenders make stellar drinks and the happy hour food seriously cannot be beat for size and price. The drinks are half off during happy hour and they even offer happy hour during the weekends. Can’t say enough good things about IWC in Destin!Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly“

“Juno's Sushi-Steak and Seafood is a local restaurant in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. It is located directly across Uptown Station. They offer Korean BBQ, Japanese influenced dishes and more. My visit was like two years ago, so I want to go back to have a more up to date experience. I remember the food being good and pretty expensive. However, there went any other Korean BBQ spots around at the time I visited. I think Juno's is a great spot for a date. It's calm inside and there is a lot of seating for parties of many sizes. The service was nice! I think I chat with Juno himself and he is a vibrant and hardworking boss!“

“Great food! I'm an Oklahoman so I don't eat seafood very often. The service was great and the wait time wasn't bad for being packed. Can't wait to eat here again on my next vacation!Quick edit, the seafood was great! It's something I wasn't expecting even though it's literally a beachside restaurant. I recommend stopping here if your on vacation!“

“I really enjoyed this place, it really was great, I loved the setting and the wonderful black art displayed. The food was 10/10. Our server Bird was so polite and attentive, he made the experience even better. The SALAD Was AMAZING. I really enjoyed the crab legs you really get a lot for your money. It was worth every penny. Definitely will return.“

“Such a kind reception when we arrived. They could not have been nicer, greeter, waitress, owner. Checked on us a couple times, good old fashion hospitality. Chicken Alfredo was absolutely Divine. Twig has the liver, onions and peppers in a merlot sauce. It was a perfect dinner for our 50th year of marriage to a great guy!“

“Overall from adult entrees to children's menu everyone of the group of 18 was very happy. Numerous positive comments from Outstanding, excellent, fantastic and it was wonderful. I had the Cajun Reddish with Shrimp which was excellent, my wife enjoyed the Stuffed Shrimp Parmesan, both dinners included baked potato and house salad. Other main courses were Coconut Shrips and Seafood gumbo, Clam Chowder and the House salad with Grilled Mahi Mahi, Fried Shrimp dinner with fried Oakra, House salad.Sone of the kids meaks were Shrimp and fries, Cheese burger and fries, and Chicken strips with fries. Service was excellent and handled by three waiters with Cherry overall.“

“If you order the right thing, it tastes good everywhere. Here we had salad, pasta with cheese, pork combo with potato salad and fries - everything was very good. The service was also good and the waitress was nice. The ambience of the shop is a bit old, but everything is kept clean. Price performance too ?. Clear recommendation.“

“We look forward to crab cakes from Sarah K's every time we visit Destin. Tonight's meal didn't disappoint. Absolutely worth it as long as you have a place to heat it up. Looking forward to the death by chocolate brownie for dessert.“

“We cannot thank the Chef and our server Stephanie enough! We came in from sunrise fishing and brought our filets in for the chef to prepare! This was an incredible experience. Our server Stephanie was literally the best we had our entire time at Destin. She was happy, helpful and excited for us experiencing all this for the first time. The chef prepared our filets 5 different ways! All the types were amazing but their Dewey special seasoning was fantastic. This entire experience came with so many sides (coleslaw, hushpuppies, corn and fries) At the end we got our bill and paid a whopping 40 bucks for two people and 5 filets. I recommend this place and that you bring in whatever you catch in the Bay! Thank you to our server and the cook again for making this a fantastic memory!“

“Had an early dinner and sat outside because my cousin and his wife had a small dog. The Mahi was just Perfect. The fries were cold and soggy. Fruit salad was fresh and delicious. It was cool enough outside for me. Overall everyone enjoyed there meal.Parking: Has Handicap ♿️ parking that was perfect for me.“

“Had the Lily’s chicken that was on point and my husband had Cod Imperial and said it was good. The atmosphere is quiet and simple. Lovely place to have a great meal, sit back and relax with a drink or dessert. Service 5 stars. Food was piping hot and came out quick!“

“I ordered the blackened Red Snapper and it was pretty good. The sauce on The Penne Chicken pasta was just exquisite though!!!! We went 2 nights ago, and we are all going back again tonight to try and share more things! Everyone Said the Margherita Pizza was very flavorful. The fried chicken app had lots of flavor! The sauce was pleasant, battered perfectly fries, and tender meat inside. Survive was decent but we did show up late so maybe that's was why. Seemed like they needed another person in the kitchen cooking though. Either way, im going to eat here anytime im close on our future trips!“

“Love this place it's my go to happy hour spot. The bartenders are literally the best ever! Ams is literally the best. Have not had a better filthy martini in my life! The food is great, the atmosphere.... Perfection. Plus most nights they have great live music during their killer happy hour. Additionally, the view of the sunset is incredible. I recommend Marina Cafe to all my friends and will continue to do so. 10/10 food, 25/10 bar. Whether you're looking for a solid happy hour or a fancy celebration dinner, I totally recommend this place!“

“We were pleasantly surprised by Royal Palm Grille. The seafood with sushi on the same menu is, kind of, groundbreaking. Why hasn’t someone thought of it before?All of the fresh fish options were top tier. Tuna was a spectacular coloring and sushi rolls went down smoothly. We got the Crab and Artichoke Dip to share for the table, which was a hit. The Grouper Tacos were tasty, albeit could have had more seasoning. The Oysters Rockefeller were a pretty good deal as well. The Seaweed Salad came in a large portion. We had a big group and our servers managed to give us our food promptly and with a smile.The directions to getting up to the restaurant could be improved though. You can park in the hotel parking lot, and go through the lobby to the stairs to the 2nd level, and walk all the way towards the front of the building.The restaurant has a patio attached to the hotel with lovely views of the sunset (across the street) on the beach. Also has a bar across the road on the actual beach.Parking: Park past the lobby in the lot beside the hotel. Had a couple spots open when we got there around 6pm. It was more off-season though, so it may be busier in the summer.Walk up through the lobby to the second floor to get to the restaurant entrance. Not sure if there is an elevator, but with so many floors at the hotel, there should definitely be one.“

“Food was very good. I enclosed pics. I got the seafood enchiladas and wife got flautas 13.And I think worthy of mention, the restroom/ washroom was cleaner than any Mexican restaurant that I’ve ever seen. Cleaner than most restaurants period.Highly recommend this place.“

“Great food and great service! This visit we ordered the special of day, Mahi and Shrimp with fresh veggies, some gumbo and Rick's famous nuggets. Everything was fantastic! As a Certified Master Chef, I highly recommend you pay a visit to Rick's. The food is prepared and cooked with TLC. Again... Great food and great service!“

“Food was very good and very reasonably priced for the area, the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the side salad with the entree, mandarin oranges, almonds, and what I'm assuming was kraft Italian dressing didn't make a lot of sense to me.“

“I came down with buddies on 4/20 and left 4/24 to destin and this was the best place we ate the entire time we was down here I will be back every time I come to destin or if I am within an hours drive to eat here it was that good everything was phenomenal the guy who waited on us was exceptional that we ate here twice in one day can't say enough good things about this place“