Dining

◀ Boshamps Oyster House

▲ Pompano Joe’s Seafood House

Pompano Joe’s Seafood House makes our list at No. 4, and with good reason!

Positioned directly on the Gulf, this delicious vacationer’s favorite is perfect during or after a beach day. And they are always cooking up some of the best Caribbean-flavored cuisines. Our favorites include Joe’s Crab Cakes and their beef and shrimp kabob. And the Funky-Monkey is among our favorite signature drinks to try. Remember to take a sunset walk on the beach afterward! Pompano-Joes.com

▶ McGuire’s Irish Pub Destin It’s the luck of the Irish, because coming in at our No. 1 restaurant is McGuire’s Irish Pub! In 1996, McGuires expanded its local chain to the Destin area. Choosing the perfect spot, Mcguire’s Irish Pub Destin is located directly across the street from the HarborWalk. This New York-Irish saloon always has a spot for you with a capacity of up to 500 hundred. As you head upstairs to the deck, you’ll find an additional 150 seats with a beautiful view of the Destin Harbor. With six different types of menus — lunch, lunch specials, dinner, night owl, brunch and kids menu — you’ll discover at least one item you’ll enjoy. McGuiresIrishPub.com

Discover Waterfront dining at its finest at Boshamps Oyster House — a Destin staple for nearly 30 years. The name derived from the owner’s three Labs, thus making it “Boshamps.” In honor of their name, Boshamps is pet friendly, offering your dog food and water throughout the dining experience. We recommend the fried green tomatoes with jumbo lump crab and the oysters Rockefeller. Grab the family, and don’t forget the dog, and head to Boshamps for a night of delicious cuisine. Boshamps.com

◀ The Back Porch

Seafood & Oyster House

The Back Porch is our runner-up for Destin’s Top 10 Favorite Restaurants. This delectable dining spot has been a Gulf Coast favorite for over 40 years. What sets the Back Porch aside from the rest? They have some of the best oysters in the area. We recommend their golden fried oysters. The Back Porch’s food will lead you in to dine, but the view alone will keep you there. Enjoy! TheBack-Porch.com

Thank you to the people of Destin for voting for our 2023 Top 10 Restaurants in Destin! Tell them we sent you if you plan to visit one of these dining locations. Keep an eye out on our social media pages for our 2024 voting in the fall of 2023. Will your favorite restaurant make the list? Bon appetit!

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