Café Destin
Looking for dining the entire family can enjoy? Looking for a place to work with free WiFi while enjoying your cup of coffee? For breakfast and lunch, Café Destin offers an expanded menu serving breakfast staples such as pancakes, waffles with Nutella, omelets, eggs benedict, biscuits and gravy and more. For a lighter take, it also has a variety of fancy toasts (avocado, salmon and more), along with pastries and muffins. For lunch, choose from a variety of burgers, sandwiches and salads. You will love the full-service coffee shop, offering everything from hot or iced fresh, local Amavida coffee to espresso and lattés. And there are diverse fresh fruit smoothies and a variety of tantalizing teas. Check out the special kids menu, too. Indoor and outdoor seating on the large covered patio are both available. Book after-hours for private events or special occasions. Open for breakfast and lunch every day, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
(850) 424-6777
985 US-98 E, Destin
cafedestin.com
Emerald Coast Olive Oil
Enjoy some of the world’s tastiest and healthiest Olive Oils and Vinegars. Olive Oils are 100% ultra premium-certified extra virgin (without defect). Emerald Coast Olive Oil’s certification means they can trace the olives from the tree to the bottle, and every oil is independently tested to be sure they are free from fertilizers and pesticides. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or a friend, need a customized gift or interested in learning more about quality flavors and tastes, visit Emerald Coast Olive Oil for the highest quality olive oils and aged vinegars, spices, pastas, sauces, jams, and other gourmet specialties. Accessories include an array of cutting boards, utensils, bowls, towels, aprons, pillows and more. These along with the best olive oil are great for gift-giving, too!
(850) 460-2210
34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin
emerladcoastoliveoil.com
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin has been locally owned and operated since inception in 1982. Fudpucker’s restaurant stands out by being dedicated to its owners’ three favorite “F” words: Food, Fun and Family. And, you can be assured that there’s plenty of each when you visit Fudpucker’s restaurant in Destin. Fudpucker’s is not just a restaurant, it’s not just a bar, and it’s certainly not just a “tourist” place – it’s a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience, and one that can be enjoyed by kids and families of all ages.
(850) 654-4200
20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin
fudpucker.com
Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights
Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights has expanded with the opening of its new Pastry Bar and the launch of a new culinary brand, “Brother Tim’s Sweet Heat Collection.” Known for its sweet and savory dishes and spectacular custom cakes, Lady Ray’s sets its sights on the seasonal, late afternoon/post dinner crowd. The Pastry Bar offers a mouth-watering combination of contemporary flights of fancy and time-honored classics. Favorites include Lady Ray’s signature Chocolate Buttercream Croissant, Mocha Latte Bombes, Key Lime bites, fresh baked Dunker Cookies and of course, plenty of coffee and bubbly. The Pastry Bar is open for Coffee, Pastries and Libations Thursday-Saturday 2-8 p.m. and offers brunch on Sunday from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. A different flavor of French Toast is highlighted each week! Lady Ray’s Culinary Delights is offering a holiday menu for Thanksgiving. View at https://lady-rays-culinary-delights.myshopify.com/pages/holiday-menu. Preorder by 11/19 and pick up by 11/22 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
833 Harbor Blvd Unit 19, Destin
(850) 269-0763
lady-rays-culinary-delights.myshopify.com
Melting Pot Destin
Melting Pot is celebrating its 20-year partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and making it even easier to donate more and make a difference this holiday season through its annual St. Jude Thanks and Giving® campaign. Melting Pot is offering two donation tiers. Now through December 31st, Guests can donate $10 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and receive a Donate and Dine Card valid for $20 off a future purchase of $50 or more. Or guests can choose to donate $20 and receive a new Donate and Dine Card valid for $40 off a future purchase of $100 or more. The Donate and Dine Card is valid for dining only from Jan. 2 through Aug. 31, 2024. To learn more about how your next meal at Melting Pot can help the kids of St. Jude, visit https://www.meltingpot.com/donateanddine.aspx.
The Melting Pot Destin is now open for lunch! Enjoy several fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées, salads and unforgettable desserts. There’s also “fast fondues” and one-course fondues with cheese, salad, entrée or chocolate.
(850) 269-2227
11394 US-Hwy. 98, Miramar Beach
www.meltingpot.com/destin-fl
Ovide at Hotel Effie
An elegant, culinary adventure, Ovide brings together classic Gulf Coast flavors and southern culinary traditions. Every dish is fueled by a passion for sustainability and seasonality that gives each bite incredible flavor unlike anything you’ve tasted before—you will want to savor every bite, from an intimate meal for two to a get-together for 10 or more. Ovide embraces the local food and cherished flavors of the Gulf Coast and presents them with a sophisticated, refreshing French influence and southern flair. Embrace the Autumn season with the “Apples to Apples” cocktail. The craft drink is made with apple brandy (our mixologists prefer Conquerel Fine Calvados), Massenez Green Apple Liqueur honey syrup, lemon juice, apple bitters and cardamom bitters, garnished with a cinnamon stick and lemon wheel to top it all off. Hours: Breakfast 7 – 11 a.m. Mon-Fri. Lunch Closed. Dinner 5 – 9 p.m., Sunday-Thursday; 5 – 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Brunch 7 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
(833) 873-3343
Grand Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach
Hoteleffie.com
Pecan Jacks
Aficionados of sweet treats will find a new outlet for their passion as Pecan Jacks, a wildly popular ice cream and candy store in Destin. This is not your chain ice cream store. With more than 40 flavors of homemade ice cream, specialties include Oreo ice cream, Bailey’s salted caramel and banana pudding. The Pecan Jacks candy is as singular as its ice cream. It includes Southern praline, Caribbean Rum and lots of brittle. The candy, like the ice cream, isn’t just kids’ stuff. It includes flavors like Espresso, Amaretto and Bourbon. The pralines come in flavors such as Traditional, Caribbean Rum, Bourbon and Sweet Heat, while the brittles embody Pistachio, Cashew, Bayou Pecan and Picante. You can find Theo the Turtle there, too!
Pecan Jacks Ice Cream is now available for a limited time to be shipped directly to your doorstep. Pre-order now exclusively for the Thanksgiving Holiday to secure your spot. Orders begin shipping Nov. 15. Pecan Jacks Ice Cream is sure to add that extra touch of sweetness to your Thanksgiving celebration. To place your pre-order or shipment order, visit pecanjacks.com.
Hours Noon to 9 p.m. daily.
(850) 427-3080
535 Harbor Blvd. (98 West) in Destin
www.pecanjacks.com
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