Where to eat with your toes in the sand, a view of the harbor, or your boat tied up out back. Dock spots, harbor favorites and Gulf-front tables, all in one place.
Pull the boat up, tie off and walk in. These Destin restaurants have docks on the water. Coming from Crab Island? Dewey’s on the bay is right by the sandbar, and the harbor spots are a short ride back under the bridge.
Docking rules change. Always call ahead, and never tie up to a private slip.
HarborWalk Village and the harbor boardwalk: boats going by, live music and sunset over the water. The dock-and-dine spots above are on the harbor too.
Casual harbor dining and a bar at HarborWalk Village.
Walk-up sandwiches, burgers and tacos with outdoor harbor seating.
Picnic-style seating over the water. Oysters, cold beer and live music.
Also on HarborWalk: East Pass and Azul (Mexican).
Right on the sand along Scenic Highway 98. Go at sunset, and check the beach flag before you head out.
Dewey Destin’s on the bay, The Edge, Harbor Docks and Boshamps all have docks for diners. Marina Cafe, Brotula’s, Dewey Destin’s Harborside and Louisiana Lagniappe are on the water too; call ahead to confirm docking. Space is limited at all of them, especially on summer weekends.
Dewey Destin’s Seafood Restaurant on Calhoun Avenue, on the bay side near the sandbar. Watch the tide when you pull in; the water gets shallow.
The Back Porch and The Crab Trap both sit right on the sand along Scenic Highway 98. For a dressier dinner with Gulf views, try Beach Walk Café at Henderson Park Inn.
HarborWalk Village and the harbor boardwalk are lined with waterfront restaurants, including AJ’s, Harry T’s, Boshamps, The Edge, Brotula’s and Marina Cafe.