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! Gift cards and shipping available, too—all online.
(850) 460-2210
34940 Emerald Coast Pkwy., Destin
emeraldcoastoliveoil.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. View at https://lady-rays-culinary-delights.myshopify.com/pages/holiday-menu. Preorder.
833 Harbor Blvd Unit 19, Destin
(850) 269-0763
lady-rays-culinary-delights.myshopify.com
Melting Pot Destin
You’ve got to experience it to believe it! Melting Pot has just introduced a new over-the-top Ultimate 5-Course experience – just in time for holiday celebrations – that will dazzle all five senses! It features a lavish celebration, from Chef-Crafted Cheese Fondue with NEW! Double Dippers to Premium Entrées to the grand finale with a Chocolate Explosion Fondue that arrives with fire and sparkles. Available every day–advanced reservations required. To reserve a table, visit https://www.meltingpot.com/ultimate-five-course-experience.aspx. Melting Pot is also celebrating its 20-year partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Now through Dec. 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. Valid for dining from Jan. 2 through Aug. 31, 2024. Visit https://www.meltingpot.com/donateanddine.aspx. For the holidays: Buy a $150 gift card, get TWO $25 bonus certificates. Say Happy Holidays, I Love You, Great Job, Congratulations, I’ve Missed You, Welcome Back, You’re the Best….with the gift of fondue. Buy $150 in Gift Cards, Get $50 in Bonus Cards to be used from January 4th, 2024 to June 30th, 2024. Offer now thru December 31st. Not available for purchase online.
(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. Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in style at Poppin’ New Year’s Eve Dinner at Ovide, 5-9 p.m. Reserve your spot at Ovide’s exclusive New Year’s Eve dinner experience and immerse yourself in the enchanting ambiance and savor a culinary journey with a specially curated 4-course prix fixe menu priced at $250 per person and, as a special touch, each guest will be treated to a complimentary glass of champagne to toast to the festivities. Indulge in a night of exquisite flavors and sophistication as you bid farewell to the year in the heart of Ovide’s culinary excellence.
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
Hoteleffie.com
Grand Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach
Pecan Jacks
Nothing says sweets like Pecan Jack’s for the holidays! The Destin locals’ new passion is at Pecan Jacks in Destin, a wildly popular ice cream and candy store. 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. A great gift for your little ones, 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! Pecan Jacks Ice Cream is sure to add that extra touch of sweetness to your Christmas celebration. To place your pre-order or shipment order, visit pecanjacks.com. Visit Santa Dec. 16 from 12-3 p.m. and sample sweet treats, too! And don’t forget those gift cards–the sweetest gifts of all!
Hours Noon to 9 p.m. daily.
(850) 427-3080
535 Harbor Blvd. (98 West) in Destin
www.pecanjacks.com.
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