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[onrushpam]

I'm a little surprised that you went to Landry's, which is a chain - you can do so much better than that in this neighborhood - but so long as you enjoyed it, that's what counts. 

We've had several large-group meals at the Landry's in P'cola. Each time, we called ahead earlier in the day to make the arrangements, but it's always been fairly short notice. They have treated us well. Both food and service have been good enough to keep us going back.

We'll put Crab Shack and Black Pearl on our list of places to avoid.

Haven't been to the Black Pearl, but got dragged to the Crab Shack once... NEVER AGAIN!

Pam

[NancyH]

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Louisiana Lagniappe looked interesting, but we could not find parking and headed on down to Landry's instead.

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LL is part of the chain that owns Back Porch - Southern Restaurant Group. If you are looking for that type of food, Blue Orleans has been our second fave, though I understand the restaurant is up for sale - and our absolute fave - D&K Cafe.

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How can you sit at a table not 300 feet from the ocean and order Tilapia?

Exactly. That's why I'm biased against chain places - especially when I saw all of the local places struggling so when we were there in February.

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We were just cruising the strip lookig for a place to eat. It never dawned on me to go to Harborwalk.

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Given where you were, I would go to Harbor Docks - it's the closest, freshest and most modestly priced in that neighborhood. I didn't realize you'd be so Destin-FWB centered versus 30A/South Walton - sorry. D&K is on 30A, but so worth the drive! And you can kick back with a casual drink at the Red Bar after. Stinky's Fish Camp is also absolutely worth the drive - though I do understand that the traffic is a lot worse in August than it is in February.

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It's on my list for next year though. Sunday came too quick to even think about calling in a spot for the brunch. We went to Dewey's but my wife was not willing to roast in 95ºF for dinner. I guess the first week of August is the wrong time of year for outdoor seating.

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Oops - we go in February, when if anything, it's too cold!

Beachwalk Cafe is supposed to have an awesome Sunday Brunch, though we've not tried it - they are kind of expensive, so we only go there for lunch.[/QUOTE]

I don't mean to seem judgmental - it just kills me to see great independents like Blue Orleans up for sale and Locanda Ristorante (which closed in April) out of business while chain crap thrives - so I'll keep plugging for the local guys! Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for giving me a little vicarious vacation!

[NancyH]

Well its been four years - time to bump this thread up again! We spent two weeks in Destin in February. We enjoyed some fabulous (and less fabulous) eats from Fort Walton Beach to Rosemary Beach, with a northern detour to Crestview for Bamboo Sushi (well worth the drive).

We learned that Ferrell Ship of the Silver Sands Breakfast passed away last year, but got to enjoy the rebirth of breakfast served at Harbor Docks.

Newer restaurants of note included A La Carte and Stewby's in Fort Walton Beach, and Christiano's on 98 in Santa Rosa Beach.

Check out my four blog posts if you want to see more photos:


Fried Mullet Lunch at Harbor Docks


Shrimp & Grits Lunch at Marie's Bistro


Tuna Tartare Stuffed Avocado part of Omakase lunch at Bamboo Sushi in Crestview.

Post 1, Post 2 (Marie's), Post 3, Post 4

Edited by NancyH, 26 March 2012 - 05:10 PM.