AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar loves sports fans and boasts the one and only Jumbotron, on the Harbor in Destin.
Serving up delicious daily specials, mouth-watering drinks plus entertaining live music all month, make AJ’s your destination for food, dining, sports and fun. Come join us every Sunday at 1pm for our world famous CrawFish Boil. Check the Facebook page for live music and events.
116 Harbor Blvd.
ajsdestin.com
Austons on 98
Offering a raw bar and the best happy hour in town, Austons is the place to be and home of the 102-foot bar, including 32 beers on draft. Some of the specialties include little neck clams, freshly shucked raw oysters, New England-style clam chowder and jumbo shrimp cocktail. With big screen TVs all around, there’s no bad seat in the house for any season’s sports. Happy Hour Specials from Monday-Friday, 2pm – 5pm, $2 Off all bar drinks and Monday-Friday from 3pm – 5pm $3 off dozen raw oysters. Bucket Specials All day Every day. Auston’s on 98 is open daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and features its own “Real Deal Nashville Hot Sauce.” See full menu at austonson98.com.
(850) 842-3200
125 Poinciana Blvd., Miramar Beach
Austonson98.com
Boathouse Oyster Bar
Oysters, live music and a local’s vibe, the Boathouse is where the locals go with live music every night. Located in the heart of Destin on the Destin Harbor, the Boathouse specializes in making oysters a delicacy. Boathouse’s gumbo recipe was written by Mama Gumbo herself. And, of course, the oysters are raw, steamed or baked, just the way you like ‘em. The first Friday of each month, The Boathouse hosts locals on the Destin Harbor from 5-7 p.m. Listen and move with live entertainment daily. See ad for bands and times. Music schedule subject to change. Follow on Facebook for updates. (850) 837-3645
288-B Harbor Blvd., Destin
Boathouseoysterbardestin.com
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 our large covered patio are both available. You can also book after-hours for private events or special occasions. Open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week, 7 a.m.-2 p.m.
(850) 424-6777
985 US-98 E, Destin
cafedestin.com
Melting Pot Destin
Celebrate Dad at Melting Pot this June. Treat him to delicious cheese fondue, decadent chocolate fondue and all his favorite premium meats in tasty broths or on the grill. Each Dad will take home a bottle of signature Garlic & Wine Seasoning to use all summer on the grill or in the kitchen. Make your reservations today for Father’s Day on Sunday, June 18, or early on Saturday, June 17. Open menu both days.
Melting Pot has created an experience to encourage friends to get together and catch up, while indulging in new sharable sips and dips.
The Best Fondue Friends Forever (BFFF) menu aims to get besties around the fondue pot with a three- or four-course meal, featuring Melting Pot’s enhanced BFFF cheese and chocolate fondue dippers. The BFFF menu also features special new offerings like Bacon Mac & Cheese Fondue featuring a creamy blend of artisan cheeses and elbow macaroni topped with crispy bacon. As for dessert, the new Lavender & Blueberry Chocolate Fondue features rich, buttery white chocolate and sweet blueberries topped with decadent blackberry caviar.
Pour on the fun with handcrafted cocktails finished with fresh fruit from the Shareable Sips menu, including the refreshing NEW. Whipped Sunshine Lemonade. The BFFF menu is available every Wednesday.
Three-course meal – $36per person
Four-course meal – $52per person
Open from noon to 8pm.
11394 US-Hwy. 98
Miramar Beach
(850) 269-2227
www.meltingpot.com/destin-fl
Ovide at Hotel Effie
An elegant, culinary adventure led by acclaimed Georgia chef Hugh Acheson, Ovide brings together classic Gulf Coast flavors and impeccable classic French technique. At Ovide, every dish is fueled by a passion for sustainability and seasonality that gives each bite incredible flavor unlike anything you’ve tasted before. Have you tried the Seasonal Special at Ovide at Hotel Effie? Mondays at 5 p.m., enjoy some of Chef Hugh Acheson’s favorite dishes with a seasonal prix fixe menu. Choose one starter, one entrée and one dessert for just $50. Ask your server about the wine pairing option.
Breakfast: 7:00 am to 11 am
Lunch: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Mon-Fri
Dinner: 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm Sun-Thur, 5 pm to 10 pm Fri and Sat
Brunch: 11:00 am to 2:00 pm Sat and Sun
(850) 351-3030
1 Grand Sandestin Blvd., Miramar Beach
Hoteleffie.com
Tailfins Waterfront Grill
Looking for a locals’ favorite breakfast? Start your day off right with Tailfins breakfast from 8-11 a.m., seven days a week. Enjoy a classic breakfast with bacon and eggs, a seafood or Cajun omelet and even a kid’s smiley pancake. Be sure to order up a round of mimosas and bloody marys. Watch Tailfins’ sushi chef create right in front of your eyes. Enjoy some of your favorite food and drinks, including sushi rolls and sake bombs, scrumptious early bird dinner specials Monday to Friday, 4-6 p.m. Happy hour from 4-6 p.m. Monday through Friday, featuring $20 domestic bottle buckets, $5 house wines and well drinks and $5 Long Island iced teas. Live music on the docks. Tailfins is a go-to destination for sports watching featuring more than 70 big screen TVs. Be sure to check out the new Video Wall upstairs, possibly the largest indoor TV on the harbor.
DAILY CRUISES: Introducing Tailfins Island Adventure. Departures seven days a week aboard “Always Workin’,” Tailfins’ 45-foot-long cruiser. Enjoy the Destin Harbor and Crab Island like never before. Choose between the three-hour tour, sunset cruise or Thursday night’s spectacular fireworks cruise. Book online, tailfinsislandadventure.com.
(850) 842-3333
On the Harbor in Destin, 172 Harbor Blvd.
tailfinsdestin.com
Tequila’s Sports Bar & Grill
Did someone say margaritas? Tequila’s Sports Bar and Grill has quickly become a local favorite, with world class, jumbo-sized margaritas, Mexican food favorites inspired by years of tradition and authentic spices such as the Tequila’s Plate, chili con carne, The Three Amigos and the new Master Parrillada – a unique fusion of sports bar food and delightful Mexican dishes. Football season is here, so don’t miss a game all season long. Celebrate Taco Tuesdays with 2-for-1 margaritas. Lunch specials are offered Monday-Friday for $8.99. “Our love lies in the food we make and the connections we create with our customers every day,” says Oni, Tequila’s owner. “Our goal is to have the widest selection of tequila brands in town. You’re sure to find your favorites here.” Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner or call ahead to place your take out and to-go orders.
EAT. DRINK. FIESTA!
(850) 279.6402
11225 U.S. 98 W., Miramar Beach
Tequilasmiramarbeach.com
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