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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What the citywide data means
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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 8 of 11CAFE DESTIN
985 US HWY 98 E STE A
TOKI DOKI CAFE
220-222 HARBOR BLVD
COASTAL FIZZ
112 SEASCAPE DR
MOES ORIGINAL BAR B QUE
303 HARBOR BLVD
DEWEY DESTIN SEAFOOD
9 CALHOUN AVENUE
DEWEY DESTIN SEAFOOD
9 CALHOUN AVE
WHALES TAIL BEACH GRILL
1373 E HWY 98
AJ'S GELATO AND SORBET
116 HARBOR BLVD STE B
DESTIN CITY GROUP INC
104 HARBOR BLVD UNIT B
GRANDE VISTA BANQUET FACILITY
10 HARBOR BLVD
BUCCANEER PIRATE CRUISE
100 HARBOR BLVD SLIP 62
SOUTHERN STAR DOLPHIN CRUISE
100 HARBOR BLVD SLIP 63
GRANDE VISTA BAR AND GRILL
10 HARBOR BLVD
JESTER MARDI GRAS DAIQUIRIS
32 HARBOR BLVD STE 106
JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE
76 HARBOR BLVD
ON THE ROCKS
10 HARBOR BLVD
CHARLIE'S CAFE
9100 BAYTOWNE WHARF BLVD UNIT B4
EAST PASS COFFEE CO
121 BENNING DR
LA CREAMERIA
134 FISHERMENS COVE
THE CRAFT BAR/WINE BAR
4424 COMMONS DR E-3
BOWLED HEALTHY FOOD COMPANY
4467 COMMONS DR W STE A
CAPRICCIO CAFE
810 98 HWY E UNIT 5
LOS PARCERITOS
793 HARBOR BOULEVARD
BURRITO DEL SOL
517 HARBOR BLVD
FORMULA FRESH SUPERFOOD BAR
4307 LEGENDARY DR D134
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.
