Best Dining With A View

Added: Jul 12, 2018
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All cities have special traits, and the qualities that make them memorable also give rise to unique dining scenes. In Destin, we share our favorite selection of Restaurants with Views. These restaurants grant a distinctive experience, allowing you not only to indulge in great food but also to soak up the city's character and charm. One of the best, Boathouse Oyster Bar, has a sure hand with cuisine and hospitality, and Pompano Joe's keeps folks returning again and again. With one visit, it's likely that you'll become a regular as well.

Boathouse Oyster Bar and Grill - Located in Destin this unassuming and relaxed, this simple, waterside eatery doesn't buy into the commercialization found so frequently at beach resorts. It doesn't pretend to be fancy, and it doesn't expect its clientele to be either. Grafitti marks the walls, and physical comforts are at a minimum. It does, however, have a great view of the harbor and is known for its fresh, cold oysters. The cheeseburgers, huge and juicy, aren't too shabby either, and the gumbo is award-winning. Live music during the week adds an energetic note of local flavor.

Pompano Joe's beach location somehow seems appropriate for a restaurant that specializes in seafood. Pompano Joe's, ideal for the whole family, is open to gulf breezes and adds an island flair to local cuisine. Coconut shrimp comes with pineapple-jalapeno salsa, and grouper guadalupe features crab meat and a sun-dried tomato butter sauce. You'll also find amberjack grilled or fried, and oysters, scallops and mahi mahi. House favorites include snow crab, a combination platter of seafood, and crab cakes. Steaks and pork are also on the menu, and a child's menu and full bar will satisfy a wide range of interests.