Emerald Coast Guide

Seafood

Gulf seafood doesn't get any fresher than this. From shrimp boats docking at Destin Harbor to white-tablecloth preparations of local snapper and grouper, these are the Emerald Coast's best seafood restaurants — sourcing close to home and cooking it right.

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Destin

The Crab Trap

Seafood in the sand at James Lee Park

Beachfront Gulf Views Kid friendly
Navarre

Where Y’at Seafood Market & Restaurant

Louisiana-style seafood market and restaurant

Louisiana & Cajun food Seafood market Wholesale & retail
Navarre

Dewey Destin’s Navarre

Fast-casual Gulf seafood on the Navarre Sound

Fast-casual Full bar Order at window
Navarre

Windjammers on the Pier

Seafood and Gulf views on the Navarre Beach Pier

Gulf Views Waterfront
Navarre

Emerald Waterfront Bar and Grill

Waterfront steaks and seafood on the Navarre Sound

Full bar Steaks & seafood Waterfront
Navarre

Scooter’s Fish House

Fast, fresh Gulf seafood in Navarre

Casual dining Fresh Gulf seafood
Milton

The Fishing Hole Milton Restaurant

Seafood and more at the Milton location

Casual dining Fresh Gulf seafood
30A

Aja 30A: Elevated Asian Fusion and Sushi in Inlet Beach

Craft cocktails Sushi bar
30A

Ambrosia Prime Seafood & Steaks

Upscale Gulf seafood and prime steaks in the heart of WaterSound Town Center.

Fresh Gulf seafood Prime & wagyu steaks
Valparaiso

Doc’s Oyster Bar

New Orleans-style oysters and po'boys on Tom's Bayou

Craft beer Oyster bar Waterfront
Valparaiso

The Boathouse Landing

Waterfront seafood and American fare on Boggy Bayou

Fresh Gulf seafood Waterfront
30A

The Shrimp Shack & Boardwalk Bar

Gulf seafood shack known for steamed shrimp

Boardwalk Bar Lobster rolls Steamed shrimp
30A

Coastal Steamer & Cafe

Seafood counter for lobster rolls and crab cakes

Crab cakes Lobster rolls Steamed seafood
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30A

Old Florida Fish House

Lakeside seafood and live music on Eastern Lake

Live music Reservations Waterfront
30A

Local Catch Bar & Grill

Casual seafood bar and grill on 30A

Casual dining Local seafood
30A

Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar

Oyster bar and Gulf seafood on Hwy 393

Fresh Gulf seafood Raw bar
Destin

Hammerhead’s Bar and Grille

Dockside seafood, burgers, and live music

Dockside dining Live music
Destin

Poppy’s Seafood Factory

Steamed seafood buckets and live music nightly

Cajun & Creole Steamed seafood buckets
Sandestin

Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House

Fresh seafood and oysters in Baytowne Wharf

Family friendly Oyster bar
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30A

Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

Rooftop sunsets over Rosemary Beach

Rooftop bar; Gulf views; Sunday brunch; 18+ after 3PM (all ages Wed-Sun until 3PM)
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Pensacola

Fisherman’s Corner

Creole-inspired seafood under the bridge

Casual Fine Dining Creole-Inspired
Pensacola

The Crab Trap – Perdido Key

Waterfront fish-house with beach boardwalk

Boardwalk to Beach Kids Menu Playground
Pensacola

Salty Pearl Raw Bar

Gulf-fresh oysters at Theo Baars Bridge

Gulf-to-table Live music Raw bar
Pensacola

Flora-Bama Ole River Grill

Waterfront burgers, seafood and sports

Family friendly Live music Waterfront Deck
Pensacola

The Jellyfish Restaurant & Bar

Sushi, oysters and seafood on the Key

Happy hour Oyster bar Sushi bar
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Pensacola

The Grand Marlin

Waterfront seafood & oyster bar on Santa Rosa Sound

Locally owned Outdoor seating Reservations
Back Beach Road Corridor

Boondocks Restaurant

Waterfront seafood on the Intracoastal in West Bay

Casual dining Waterfront
Laguna Beach

Squidly’s Seafood

Takeout-only shrimp and crab boil market

Seafood boils Takeout
Front Beach Road Corridor

Dusty’s Oyster Bar

Fresh Gulf oysters in a lively dive-bar setting

Established 2012 Fresh Gulf oysters Lively atmosphere
Front Beach Road Corridor

Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant & Tiki Bar

Beachfront Gulf seafood under the world's largest Tiki hut

Beachfront Established 1986 Tiki bar
Front Beach Road Corridor

Runaway Island Beach Bar and Grill

Two-story beachfront dining and live music

Beachfront Boardwalk to Beach
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Lower Grand Lagoon

Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant

Gulf Coast seafood landmark since the 1960s

Locally owned Reservations Waterfront
Lower Grand Lagoon

The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach

Daily-changing Gulf seafood on Grand Lagoon

Chef-driven Local catch
Mary Esther

J.C. Seafood House

Louisiana-style Cajun seafood boils and a full bar

Casual dining Fresh Gulf seafood
30A

Grayton Seafood Co.

Neighborhood seafood spot with a text-to-reserve tradition

Local catch Seasonal menu
Freeport

The Oar House Pub & Oyster Bar

Oysters and pub fare on Black Creek

Oyster bar Pub fare Waterfront
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Freeport

Nick’s Seafood Restaurant

Family-run bayfront seafood since 1963

Locally owned Waterfront
Downtown Fort Walton Beach

The Shack Restaurant & Marina

Waterfront seafood on Santa Rosa Sound since 1999

Historic Marina Waterfront
30A

Stinky’s Fish Camp

Fresh Gulf seafood on a coastal dune lake

Locally owned Oyster bar Waterfront
Destin

The Crab Trap

Casual Gulf-front seafood dining

Family friendly Waterfront
Destin

Tailfins Waterfront Grill

Waterfront breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the harbor boardwalk

Breakfast, lunch & dinner Locally owned Waterfront
Destin

Boathouse Oyster Bar

Destin Harbor oyster bar and live music since the 1990s

Live music Oyster bar Waterfront
$$$
Destin

Marina Cafe

Upscale harbor-view dining, steaks, and sushi

Locally owned Outdoor seating Reservations
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Destin

Boshamps Seafood & Oyster House

Gulf-to-table Southern seafood on the Destin Harbor

Dog friendly Locally owned Outdoor seating
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Destin

AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar

Gulf oysters and live music on Destin Harbor since 1984

Live music Locally owned Outdoor seating
Destin

Harry T’s Lighthouse

Harbor-view seafood and brunch at HarborWalk Village

Established 1987 Family friendly Waterfront
Destin

Pelican & Pine

Gulf-to-table dining on the harbor

Dog friendly Live music Locally owned