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Restaurants

Address: 45 Town Center Loop, Gulf Place, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

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This funky coffee shop sports velvet-covered Victorian furniture, concrete floors and colorful local artwork. Friendly and relaxed, it sells coffee drinks of all flavors and varieties, along with teas, tropical drinks, beer and wine. Ice cream and shaved ice help combat the heat, and pastries and desserts provide a...

Address: 400 Sandestin Blvd S, Sandestin Beach Hilton, Destin, FL 32550

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Refined and sophisticated, this classy establishment gleams with polished wood and stone. Its culinary emphasis is on seafood, steaks and wine, but the focus extends to spirits and cigars as well. Entrees include Maine lobster, swordfish, Atlantic salmon, Dover sole and steaks in a variety of cuts. Everything is...

Address: 1030 Miracle Strip Pkwy, Okaloosa Island, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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Situated at the base of the Okaloosa Island Fishing Pier, this casual eatery offers both beachside and outdoor dining. Popular with families, the restaurant has selections for children and adults. Salads, hamburgers and sandwiches satisfy any appetite, and a variety of "beach baskets" showcases shrimp, fish or oysters...

Address: 24 SE Miracle Strip Pkwy, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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A simple wood-clad building belies the fact that this restaurant has been around since 1913. Family-owned and run, it has a casual atmosphere and is punctuated by family memorabilia, including framed medals and trophies. Although it's not fancy, it has a solid reputation, and everyone knows its name. A host of local...

Address: 116 Hwy 98 E, Destin Harbor, Destin, FL 32541

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AJ's is everyone's favorite place in Destin; the parking lot alone gives credence to that fact. The restaurant section of the complex, down by the harbor, is marked by a cascading water wall and fishing floats hanging overhead. The dining room gleams with varnished wood, and windows are open to the breezes and the...

Address: 538 Hwy 98 E, Destin Harbor, Destin, FL 32541

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Photos of proud fishermen bearing their catches cover the walls of this rustic establishment. Famous for its fresh seafood, Harbor Docks has several venues, including two hibachi tables, two bars and an upper deck. Entrees feature fried crab cakes, marinated yellowfin tuna and a seafood platter with the catch of the...

Address: 33 Hwy 98 E, Destin Harbor, Destin, FL 32541

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The first thing you notice when you step inside this brewpub is the thousands of dollar bills that hang like foliage from the ceiling. Signed by pleased patrons, they add extra green to the Irish memorabilia already on display. The restaurant's dark wood and brass accents aptly furnish a place where Irish folk music...

Address: 288-B Harbor Blvd E, Destin, FL 32541

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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...

Address: 203 Brooks St SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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Located along the water beneath the FWB side of Brooks Bridge, this restaurant is well-known for its local seafood. Rough plank walls and draped fishing nets distinguish the interior, and nautical accents add bursts of color. The menu features fish prepared by steaming, grilling, broiling and frying. You'll find crabs...

Address: 189 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

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Twinkling with white lights, this restaurant resides in a large home beside the water. Offering both indoor and outdoor dining, Caffe Italia prepares classic Italian cuisine with only the best ingredients. The bistecca alla pizzaiola flavors beef tenderloin with a spicy sauce of tomatoes, capers, black olives and...