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Hole in the wall - Destin, FL
Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:32 am
Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:32 am
Traveling to Destin FL for a vacation and looking for something a little more specific than what I found via search.
I’m looking for a kind of a dive hole in the wall for the inevitable rainy day and also serves lunch.
I’m familiar with the more popular places like AJs, Boshamps, and Harbor Docks. Would go there if need be but want an overall different vibe.
Specifically, looking for an amazing fish sandwich and a cold beer. May even get weird and get some raw oysters. Bonus points for view on the water. I thought Red Door may be it based on looks but looking at the menu it doesn’t seem to have the fish sandwich.
I’m looking for a kind of a dive hole in the wall for the inevitable rainy day and also serves lunch.
I’m familiar with the more popular places like AJs, Boshamps, and Harbor Docks. Would go there if need be but want an overall different vibe.
Specifically, looking for an amazing fish sandwich and a cold beer. May even get weird and get some raw oysters. Bonus points for view on the water. I thought Red Door may be it based on looks but looking at the menu it doesn’t seem to have the fish sandwich.
This post was edited on 8/20/24 at 11:33 am
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Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:35 am to parrothead
Dewey Destin's on the Harbor
Fresh fish, cold beer and looks over the water
Fresh fish, cold beer and looks over the water
Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:36 am to parrothead
Red Door definitely isn't that. But at the bottom of the hill from there is The Boathouse. They'll have what you're looking for.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:38 am to parrothead
Dewey Destin Seafood (og location, not harborside) maybe? Their indoor seating is limited but it is definitely a hole in the wall and food is solid. Harborside is good too, it is more of a sit down restaurant, the OG is just more the vibe you seem to be describing. Both locations overlook water, though OG is right on the water and most of the seating is on the docks going into the Bay.
This post was edited on 8/20/24 at 11:45 am
Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:46 am to GoCrazyAuburn
I knew this board would have some good recs! That mahi sandwich at Dewey Destin is in strong contention for the move to be made. Thanks y’all!
Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:49 am to parrothead
Last time I was there, I got the fried captains platter and was very happy with the choice, though had to be rolled home. The smoked tuna dip is good as always too.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 11:59 am to GoCrazyAuburn
Miller’s Ale House
Posted on 8/20/24 at 12:05 pm to Paul Allen
Jesus. No.
Posted on 8/20/24 at 10:12 pm to Paul Allen
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Miller’s Ale House
We went to the one in Ocala and the staff was really, really nice. The food was lacking.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 9:00 am to parrothead
Pompano Joe's on old 98 has a great fried grouper sandwich and is on the beach.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 9:26 am to slinger1317
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Dewey Destin's on the Harbor
Yup. I always get fried crab claws and grouper sandwich.
This post was edited on 8/21/24 at 9:28 am
Posted on 8/21/24 at 9:46 am to TDTOM
Dewey Destin’s for sure. My wife and have always enjoyed it.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 10:37 am to TDTOM
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Yup. I always get fried crab claws and grouper sandwich.
At the original location on the bay they used to have blue crabs if you asked. They wouldn't have them every day, but you could usually get some there if it wasn't too crowded and others knew to ask.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 11:18 am to jchamil
This post reminds me of the hole in the strip mall we used to go to called Busters down in Destin. Such a crappy place, but they had a happy hour on oysters where they were like 4 for a dollar or something crazy.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 12:36 pm to hogfly
Yeah, Buster’s had really good food!
Posted on 8/21/24 at 1:21 pm to parrothead
If you feel like driving a few minutes head to Fort Walton and hit up FUBAR pizza or Hightide Lounge
Both very old school dive joints
Used to be a dive called Buster’s near the outlet mall that had a great burger but I’m almost positive it closed
ETA; See Buster’s has already been mentioned
Both very old school dive joints
Used to be a dive called Buster’s near the outlet mall that had a great burger but I’m almost positive it closed
ETA; See Buster’s has already been mentioned
This post was edited on 8/21/24 at 1:22 pm
Posted on 8/21/24 at 2:01 pm to hogfly
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to go to called Busters down in Destin. Such a crappy place, but they had a happy hour on oysters where they were like 4 for a dollar or something crazy.
I would eat 50 at least.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 2:27 pm to parrothead
I like this thread and love these kind of places. Dives are so cool, especially gulf coast dives.
Posted on 8/21/24 at 2:37 pm to Krane
FUBAR is about six years old...not exactly "old school dive."
HighTide is a good rec, though.
HighTide is a good rec, though.
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