Destin eats

You gotta narrow it down.

Where are you, what is your drive radius, what is your preferred atmosphere and what is your budget?

We visit nearby FWB. Normally one afternoon, we hit one of the local seafood shops. Most all of them will steam your purchases for free. We grab several pounds of royal reds, shrimp, crabs, and or crab legs. We get ghee from Publix and have a feast on the condo balcony.

The Louisiana Lagniappe is a great suggestion. Old Bay Steamer on Okaloosa is another one we frequent.

Well, that's part of an answer at least.

My faves for a pure seafood experience (your mileage may vary):

Harbor Docks - Charles owns his own fishing fleet and this is the freshest fish you'll find in Destin. He has a market, but the top stuff goes upstairs to his kitchen.

Dewey Destin's - Nearly as good as HD, IMO. Less atmosphere at the harbor/navarre locations.

Louisiana Lagniappe - Not sure where they source their product, but it's always good and the setting at the east end of the harbor makes for a fine sunset dining experience.

Stinky's Fish Camp - silly name, but quality seafood...lots of it with a cajun or creole flair.

Nick's on the Bay - Bayou Basin is a bit of a trek from your spot, but you will be rewarded with the freshest bay/gulf seafood.

Honorable mentions:

Harbor Docks Sushi - Yoshi is one of the most sought after sushi chefs in the US

Boathouse - dive bar atmosphere for a fried fish sandwich and some raw oysters

McGuire's Irish Pub- Fish and chips and chips and chips....

Boshamps.

Edit to add-
I'm not a Destin expert, I have only spent two weeks there over the last several years, but ate out every night and Boshamp's was the only memorable one that stands out to me.

Have an upvote friend.

Bubba gumps , pompano joes , Ajs , the crab trap .

Jesus, you should never recommend any restaurants to anyone.