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re: Good non-chain places to eat in the Destin, Santa Rosa Beach area

Posted on 3/8/13 at 8:10 pm to
Posted by Ambassador
West Monroe, LA
Member since Jan 2004
1354 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 8:10 pm to
Beach Walk at Henderson Park used to be great but I do not believe Tim Creehan still has it. Creehan does have the Cuvee Bistro so I would imagine it is good as the previous posters have said.
Posted by highcotton2
Alabama
Member since Feb 2010
9463 posts
Posted on 3/8/13 at 9:25 pm to
McGuire's Irish Pub is a great place. They have one of the best steaks in Destin. Senate bean soup is also good and it is only $.18
Posted by GeauxCJ82
ATL
Member since Nov 2009
288 posts
Posted on 3/9/13 at 12:00 am to
Cuvee Bistro is great. Get the tomato soup. Happy hour at the bar ~5 PM has $5 martinis, and 1/2 price most appetizers.

McGuire's has great burgers and other food. We love to go for Sunday brunch. Get the steak omelette. Bean soup is awesome.

Vintij Wine Boutique (near outlet mall). Went there last Saturday. Really good food.

Lots of places really...

Bud and Alley's
Cafe 30A






Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50234 posts
Posted on 3/9/13 at 12:04 am to
Watching the thread...if the OP wants to go east for high end food, Tango is the bet, I think. Closer to Destin, Cuvée Bistro is a gem.
Posted by am4titansandlsu
The South
Member since May 2006
10616 posts
Posted on 3/9/13 at 10:38 am to
Donut Hole for breakfast
Captain Daves for Dinner
The Back Porch for lunch
Posted by RRH
Member since Apr 2012
19 posts
Posted on 3/9/13 at 5:37 pm to
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Posted by Lab
Member since Jan 2006
2874 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 12:51 am to
quote:

Smiling Fish


Closed down a few months ago when the lease expired. George, the owner, is now running Whiskey Bravo.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
116191 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 12:55 am to
Thanks.
Posted by Lab
Member since Jan 2006
2874 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 12:55 am to
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The Love Shack ... really cool place




Yep, But they closed their doors about 1.5 years ago.

Dewey Destin's and Stinky's are two of my favorites. I'd also recommend harbor docks.
This post was edited on 3/12/13 at 12:56 am
Posted by Lab
Member since Jan 2006
2874 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 1:02 am to
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Great Southern was really nice when it first opened but I heard it wasn't as nice nowadays.


I've always enjoyed Great Southern Cafe.

If you guys want a badass grouper sandwich try Seagrove Village Market. You'll thank me later.
Posted by Lab
Member since Jan 2006
2874 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 1:13 am to
Not that many of you really want to eat BBQ while visiting the beach, but if you get the itch, go to HWY 98 BBQ in Santa Rosa Beach. Best BBQ I've had in the area and believe it or not they have really good seafood gumbo.
Posted by cbtullis
Atlanta
Member since Apr 2004
6295 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 1:44 am to
Mcguires Irish pub
Bistro bijoux
Fish out of water
Posted by TyOconner
NOLA
Member since Nov 2009
11093 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 1:48 am to
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Seagrove Village Market


This for damn sure if you wanna go to seagrove. Also, Check out the marlin cafe in destin and the marlin grill in baytowne. Both are phenom but pricey.
Posted by Lambdatiger1989
NOLA
Member since Jan 2012
2291 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 6:33 am to
Bistro Bijoux was ok, I thought the last time we ate there, they were just trying too hard. Another little casual place that won't break the bank is Camille's It's a solid little place
Posted by nolaTiger24
Member since Sep 2008
1551 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 7:13 am to
This past weekend I went to "V Seagrove." Sat at the chefs bar and it was a great dining experience. The executive chef was at commanders before moving. Great atmosphere and beautiful restaurant.
Posted by glassman
Next to the beer taps at Finn's
Member since Oct 2008
116191 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 7:19 am to
quote:

HWY 98 BBQ



Is a really good place.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
39107 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 9:25 am to
At least once drive down to Alys and eat at George's. They make a fried grouper that is as good as you'll ever eat. Nice place for an outside lunch.
Posted by jsquardjj
Member since Oct 2009
1319 posts
Posted on 3/12/13 at 9:38 am to
Lots of options on 30A.
Stinkys fish camp was surprisingly one of our favorites. This place is packed each night...don't let the name scare you.
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