Destin, Florida
Okaloosa County · 265 restaurants
Destin bills itself as the "World's Luckiest Fishing Village," and its charter fishing fleet at HarborWalk Village still supplies much of the fresh Gulf seafood served at the city's 260+ restaurants. Once a sleepy fishing town, Destin has become one of the Panhandle's biggest tourist draws thanks to its emerald-green water and white-sand beaches, with Destin Commons and the Harbor Boulevard waterfront now packed with restaurants catering to summer crowds. The seasonal tourist economy means the city's dining scene swells dramatically each summer before quieting for the winter months.
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About Dining in Destin
Of Destin's 263 graded restaurants, 70.0% earned an A grade — above the statewide average, reflecting strong food safety compliance in the area. Currently, 1.1% of restaurants hold a failing F grade, representing 3 establishments with significant health violations. The average InspectFL Health Score across Destin is 95.2 out of 100, based on 933 inspections on record.
What Inspectors Look For
Florida DBPR inspectors evaluate restaurants on food temperature control, employee hygiene, pest activity, and equipment cleanliness. Violations are categorized as critical (immediate health risk), major (significant concern), or minor (procedural issue). Learn more about how grades work.
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Restaurants
Page 7 of 11THE HARBOR TAVERN
306A HARBOR BLVD
THE PANCAKERY
960 HWY 98 E STE 104
PAZZO ITALIANO
34904 EMERALD COAST PKWY #114
SHELLBACKS COASTAL CUISINE
209 HARBOR BLVD
LOUISIANA LAGNIAPPE- DESTIN
775 GULF SHORE DR
LUCKY DOG SEAFOOD COMPANY
416 HARBOR BLVD
SANDESTIN BEACH CLUB TIKI
4850 BEACH CLUB
WESTWINDS TIKI / POOL TIKI / BEACH TIKI
4700 WESTWIND DR
CRISPY CAJUN CHICKEN
209 HARBOR BLVD
DAYS INN
1029 HWY 98 E
INN ON DESTIN HARBOR
402 HARBOR BLVD
VILLAGE INN
215 HARBOR BLVD E
CIAO ITALIA BISTRO
16055 EMERALD COAST PKWY UNIT 114
SONIC DRIVE-IN 4685
34960 EMERALD COAST PKWY
THE CLUB BAR AND GRILL
205 HENDERSON RESORT WAY
VINNIE MCGUIRE'S ARTISAN PIZZA
29-33 HWY 98 E
BIG RED TRUCK OF DESTIN, LLC
320 CEDAR ST
CRACKINGS
979 HWY 98 E STE 4
LONGHORN STEAKHOUSE OF DESTIN 5082
34863 EMERALD COAST PARKWAY
FISHHEADS
98 B HARBOR BLVD
FRY GUY
4201 INDIAN BAYOU TRAIL
FUNNEL CAKES
10 HARBOR BLVD
ICE CREAM
10 HARBOR
ICE CREAM ON THE HARBOR
34 HARBOR BLVD UNIT 56A
SAY CHEESE
10 HARBOR BLVD
Important context for city pages
City pages are comparison tools built from public Florida DBPR inspection data. They help surface local patterns quickly, but they are not official government rankings and they should not replace reading the individual restaurant page before making a decision.
