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1. Rutherfords 465
465 Regatta Bay Blvd, Regatta Bay Golf & Country Club, Destin, FL 32541 · 850-337-8870
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DESTIN. Expansive windows looking out across Lake Regatta and the golf course add a pastoral note to fine dining. Inside the clubhouse, this restaurant, with its nautical accents and top-notch cuisine, prepares incredible steaks and seafood dishes that make lunch time a special treat. Trigger fish pan-fried in a sunflower seed crust is light and flaky, while grilled filet mignon topped with sautéed mushrooms and a Burgundy wine sauce offers a rich alternative. A selection of wines and liquors provides a nice complement to the entrees, and a 7000-square-foot deck is available for special events. In addition, a Sunday brunch offers a special menu and features shrimp and grits, Eggs Hussard (toasted French baguette, topped with Canadian bacon, a rich red wine sauce, tomato, two poached eggs,and Béarnaise sauce), as well as burgers and salads.
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DESTIN. 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 view. Jimmy Buffett tunes play in the background. On the menu, seafood is prominent and is served grilled, fried and steamed. There's a selection of oysters as well, along with pasta dishes and a ribeye. The catch of the day, unloaded from the docks just outside of the restaurant, is guaranteed fresh. If you're in the area, make sure you give the place a try, but come early. No reservations are accepted.
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$$1 - $15
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Available, Not Accepted |
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CC: Casual
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DESTIN. Full of good smells, this tastefully decorated eatery serves breakfast all day, and the menu is heavy with incredible dishes. "Scramblers" mix eggs with all sorts of tasty ingredients; omelets come stuffed with everthing from crawfish to avocado; and pancakes range from apple cinnamon to blueberry pecan. You'll also find bananas Foster French toast, eggs Benedict and huevos rancheros. If you're in the mood for something light, try the fruit plate, a bowl of oatmeal, or a parfait glass of yogurt, fruit and granola. Any way you want it, breakfast is served! Sandwiches, burgers and a kids' menu, too.
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DESTIN. Reasonable prices, a casual atmosphere and authentic Italian food combine to make a terrific lunch spot. Specializing in pastas, this family-run eatery serves up linguine, ziti, ravioli, tortellini and gnocchi with a variety of sauces and accompaniments. Pizzas, too, entertain fresh toppings, including prosciutto, spinach, capers, olives and fresh mozzarella. Everything is meant to be eaten with friends, and many of the dishes are served family-style. Daily specials are also on order, although they change regularly. You'll also find sinful desserts (including gelatos) to tempt your palate, plus a selection of coffee drinks.
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DESTIN. Popular with the locals, this family-owned deli is a great place to pick up lunch. You can order salads and sandwiches all day, choosing from the vast selection, which includes BLTs, shrimp salad, tuna salad, liverwurst and grilled cheese. Hamburgers are also available, and you can check out the lunch specials from 11am-3pm each day. Tables and booths offer convenient seats in the restaurant, or you can get something to go. Starting at 4pm, they change tack and serve more substantial fare for dinner, including chicken, pasta and pork dishes.
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DESTIN. Tucked between the harbor and a sprawling magnolia tree, the Snapper is open to sea breezes and the call of seagulls. Inside the vaulted space, ceiling fans stir the air, and laughter floats from table to table. Guests try out seafood po' boys, fresh fish and smoked pork and ribs, or they opt for one of the blue plate specials, which range from crab cakes to Caribbean chicken and a vegetable plate. Throughout the space, diners have views of the water and boats sailing into the marina. In the evenings, live bands play both upstairs and at the bar downstairs.
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DESTIN. 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.
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8. Caffe Italia
189 Brooks Street, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 · 850-664-0035
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MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY. 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 oregano, while the farfalle al salmone tops pasta with smoked salmon, peas and tomatoes in a white wine-vodka sauce. Along with these dishes, the menu offers selections of chicken, veal and pork. Pizzas are also popular; toppings include anchovies, prosciutto, green olives and roasted red peppers. Guests may enjoy live music Wed-Sun.
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A beachfront location on the Boardwalk makes this air-conditioned place incredibly convenient for Okaloosa Island sunbathers. Adorned with surfboards, metal palm trees and wooden fish, the restaurant has a casual feel appropriate to the seafood-based menu. Sandwiches and pastas feature grouper, tuna and amberjack; baskets are brimming with fried shellfish. Steaks and chicken are also available, and fresh, crisp salads are a cool way to beat the heat. Hearty eaters will appreciate the all-you-can-eat snow-crab legs special; the servers will haul them out until you cry "uncle."
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MIRACLE STRIP PARKWAY. 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 and accompanies them with hushpuppies, cole slaw and fries. If you just want a quick bite, Anglers also has an appetizer menu with nachos, salsa and chips, and buffalo wings. Full bar available upstairs.
Looking for light and tasty dishes with a quick turn-around time? Or perhaps a power lunch to close the deal? Here, you’ll find the right setting for either! An assortment of decors from casual and sporty to sophisticated and businesslike. You may also find the option of ordering take-out food.
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