Must-see restaurants in Florida Panhandle

  • Andrew's

    Florida Panhandle

    Downtown's see-and-be-seen political hot spot. At this split-level place, the downstairs (Andrew's Capital Grill and Bar) serves casual burgers and beer…

  • Peg Leg Pete's

    Gulf Coast

    Ah-har, me hearties, walk ye olde plank…you get the idea, this place has a theme going. Anyways, pop into Pete's for almost-beachfront oysters, fat…

  • Dee's Hangout

    Gulf Coast

    This popular eatery gets points for classic American favorites (burgers and such), family-friendly atmosphere, and some tasty Louisiana-inspired goodness,…

  • Bud & Alley's

    Gulf Coast

    This landmark seafood restaurant, with dining room and rooftop tables overlooking the gulf, is a happening place to be – especially at sunset, when locals…

  • Louisiana Lagniappe

    Gulf Coast

    Decent New Orleans–style cooking can be found right here in Destin, and there's a gorgeous view overlooking the water to boot. Ocean-fresh seafood…

  • My Favorite Things

    Gulf Coast

    This rustic cafe on the edge of town serves equally delightful soups, sandwiches, salads and a small selection of simple seafood mains including grilled…

  • Boathouse Oyster Bar

    Gulf Coast

    What looks like a waterfront shed is…well, a waterfront shed, but a shed where live music, raw oysters, boiled crawfish, fried seafood, buckets of cold…

  • Cowgirl Kitchen

    Gulf Coast

    A longtime favorite for casual Tex-Mex bites like burritos, nachos, tacos galore and spicy chicken salads, in the center of cute, walkable downtown…

  • El Tamaulipeco

    Florida Panhandle

    You wouldn't expect to find a Mexican gem in a little town like Quincy, but along comes El Tamaulipeco, with a solid menu of steaks, barbacoa (barbecue)…

  • Bite Me Deli

    Gulf Coast

    While there are a lot of restaurants in Apalachicola, the town was in serious need of a simple sandwich spot. Enter: Bite Me Deli, with its fish tacos,…

  • Dewey Destin's

    Gulf Coast

    Refreshingly human-scale compared to some of the corporate-behemoth restaurants on Destin's main strip, this longtime local favorite serves up simple…

  • Stewby's Seafood Shanty

    Gulf Coast

    Off the main drag, en route to Eglin base, this unpretentious, predominantly takeout restaurant is famed for its signature sandwiches, fried seafood…

  • Bonnelli's Cafe Italia

    Gulf Coast

    When you've got the Italian urge, Bonnelli's delivers, though not literally. All your favorites are represented: chunky meatballs, cheesy pizzas, creamy…

  • Fish House Restaurant

    Gulf Coast

    Best for low-key, family-friendly fish and chips and fry-up breakfasts. You can't go past the killer shrimp basket, overflowing with golden battered…

  • Dog House Deli

    Gulf Coast

    For cheap and easy beachfront eats, try this local favorite, in business for more than 35 years, serving a range of signature or build-your-own dogs as…

  • Tony's

    Florida Panhandle

    Creamy, whole-clam-studded clam chowder – Tony's claim to fame – is truly superlative, and a reason to visit this otherwise mediocre seafood restaurant in…

  • Donut Hole Café & Bakery

    Gulf Coast

    This simple bakery-diner is a local favorite, serving sit-down breakfasts, fluffy takeout buttermilk doughnuts and bakery items, including generous wedges…

  • AdaBlue Cafe

    Florida Panhandle

    Ada's is a little blue shack plopped in front of an RV resort that serves up tons of home-cooked barbecue, sides of smothered potatoes and coleslaw, and …

  • Bella Bella

    Florida Panhandle

    Come for authentic Italian cuisine in a modern setting. Try the bruschetta and stuffed mushrooms, then move on to creamy pastas or shrimp scampi or…

  • Blue Parrot Oceanfront Café

    Gulf Coast

    Out the back of this relaxed and breezy gulf-front cafe-bar, locals sip rum runners and down oversized po' boys, fish sandwiches and burgers.

  • China Delight

    Florida Panhandle

    If you've had more Southern cooking and seafood than you can handle, you might find this no-frills downtown Chinese joint a welcome relief. Prices are…

  • Fish House & Atlas Oyster House

    Gulf Coast

    These twin seafood restaurants overlooking the harbor are always packed. The more upscale Fish House has a dark wood interior and prepares fish every…