My favorite restaurant in the Miramar Beach/ 30A area was a HUGE disappointment tonight at an exceptional Barnett Wine Dinner. The wine and food pairing was excellent. However, apparently a friend of chef or owner brought their dog to dinner. Really??? I am a dog lover, could I have brought my Aussie??? So this obnoxious loud person and her array of dog water bowls, etc was just ridiculous atmosphere for a $100++ per person dinner. Cannot believe this was allowed or considered. If it was so important have a pup there , seat them separately or in a corner. I will definitely check in the future for protocol of wine dinner. read more

Out of over 40 different restaurants visited in Destin, this is my top choice. We were warmly greeted and seated immediately. The hostess made sure we had water poured once we were seated and gave us the name of our server, who would be with us shortly. Two minutes later a server named Betsy greeted us with a smile and asked us about beverages. I had a question about types of gin they carried. She ran down the list and recommended I try a brand called Brooklyn that I've not heard of and my lady had a specialty cocktail. The gin was very tasty and the cocktail was crisp and refreshing. After delivering our cocktails, Betsy gave us a history of the restaurant and information about the chef, Jack McGuckin, who is from southern Louisiana. Betsy was poised and professional but had the southern friendliness that we are known for in the South. She knew her menu and gave us all the information we needed to choose our dishes. We started with the Lobster Spring Rolls. The appetizer came with two spring rolls, each containing one half of a lobster tail. The dish was served with 3 sauces, a Tai sauce, a light wasabi aioli and a peanut sauce. There was enough sauce for both spring rolls and was artfully painted on the plate. He nailed this dish! I've never had a more perfect lobster spring roll than this. Every bite left me wanting more and we would have ordered more but had so much food to look forward to that we refrained. Each half of tail was lightly battered and tempura fried and wrapped in a spring wrapper. There was a garnishment of Green soba noodles and they were so tasty I would have ordered them as a side dish to my dinner. During our ordering my lady questioned herself if she could eat a whole salad and Our server said she would be happy to split one for us. We decided on the fried oyster salad. The salad came to the table already split. Each half had 3 crispy oysters, warm spinach leaves, chopped eggs, bacon and a bacon aioli dressing. Let me say that the salad comes with 5 oysters but the chef and Betsy made sure we had 3 oysters on each of our split salad plates. I just thought this showed that the chef wanted us to enjoy our food without us having to feel guilt over getting the extra oyster. Ha. The salad was awesome. The oysters were fried and seasoned just right and the dressing was served in creative dollops on the edge of the plate. You could add as much or as little of it as you wanted to the salad mix. It was too tasty not to use all of it. The servers and staff were like ninjas. I say this because I didn't see them standing over the tables or interrupting conversations but the moment you needed something, there was someone there waiting to take care of you. My water was never less than half full at anytime and didn't have to look around to order a second gin. My lady ordered one of the specials of the evening. I wish I could remember the name of the dish and cannot do it justice by trying to describe it as it was not a tradition grouper with seafood and homemade cornbread. I only had a bite of her dish and it was elegant. The cornbread was "not your mama's" cornbread. It was chef created and was scrumptious with the sauce from the dish. I ordered the 20oz bone in ribeye cooked medium rare and added the crabmeat on top. Our server told me that the crab came with a hollandaise sauce on top of the steak and asked if I would like it on the side in case it would change the taste of my steak. Great question!!! This piece of prime meat was served atop of fingerling potatoes. Chef McGuckin nailed this steak!!! I think it's Emeril that says BAM. Well that's how I felt when I took the first bite. Perfection. I looked up at my lady and she asked me what was wrong from the shocked look on my face. This was just the very best steak I've ever had is all. The meat was definitely prime quality, it could "not" have been cooked better. And best of all, the steak tasted like steak! I have no idea what type of seasonings were used. I wish I did as I would use it at home. There was a small dish of Bearnaise sauce on the side that just kicked the ribeye to another level. Dinner was finished with a 30 yr port that was not overly expensive and though all of the deserts looked delicious, we were stuffed and I ended with a mixed berry sorbet that was light and refreshing. The wine menu looked extensive but not being a wine drinker, I cant comment....but I can say that every table had a bottle of wine or three on it. This restaurant has it right. Profession servers and staff, an elegant ambience, prime food and a Chef that knows what he is doing in and out of the kitchen. The price was very reasonable. For 4 drinks, lobster appetizer, oyster salad, special of grouper and seafood dish, 20oz cowboy ribeye with added extra of crabmeat on top, a port wine and two sorbets, we spent 200.00. The only regret I have is that we found this restaurant the final night that we were in Destin this time. read more

One of the best restaurants I've been. It is elegant. Food is great. I has the ahi tuna and my wife the gulf shrimp. The deserts were gorgeous. Lots of wines on the carte. Excellent service. I will return for sure on my next time in Destin. read more

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Went there a week ago for the first time and was very disappointed. We spent over $200 for a few drinks and two entrees and at that price point, the service should have been far better. We had to wait 25 minutes for a waiter to ask if we wanted a drink. After having one drink, our glasses sat empty for a half hour. Pretty disappointed. The bartender was too busy talking about his trip to Disney world to come fill our drinks. read more

Wonderful food, great drinks served by Destin's best bartenders. Don't miss this great restaurant on your next trip to Destin! Maje reservations on Fri/Sat. read more

The reason for the rating is that the food is good but the service sucks!! They brought me the completely wrong appetizer so I had to eat mine after every one else finished. Then they brought me the completely wrong entree. It was covered in sauce that I don't like with side items I don't like, which is why I didn't order it in the first place. Then they brought out bread literally 2 minutes before they were about to bring out dessert. The waitress then handed me the incorrect dessert TWICE! Then finally gave me the correct dessert! The waitress acted like it was my fault that she screwed up! I didn't want to wait to eat 10 minutes after every one got their entree like I had to do with my appetizer so I just accepted it, took one bite, and boxed it up. I will say that once I actually got my appetizer it was pretty good! read more

I'm generously giving Bistro Bijoux four stars since I've been on a number of occasions and have usually had a good experience. If I were awarding stars based on my most recent experience, then I would have to give it 3 Stars. The crispy pork belly appetizer was anything but crisp. In fact, it was fatty and inedible. For the main course I ordered the Grouper Almandine; it was bland but still enjoyable. My date had the fish special and thought his dish was "good". I know every restaurant has off days so I'm chalking this dining experience to the chef having an off day. read more

First time here was great Service was superb and the steaks were the best in the area. Good job

3 out of 5 because the service was pretty terrible. Took about 1 hour for all the food to come out but good food is worth the wait. Except the food wasnt worth the price or wait. The worst part was that the server took 20-30mins to bring the checks back after we gave her our payment. Even though there were 9 of us it takes 30 seconds max to process a payment. Also there was auto gratituity at 20% which was very upsetting to me because the service wasnt 20% worthy. read more

Lovely ambiance. Chef Jack is superb -- delicious dishes, desserts and great wine list. I would recommend and return. read more

Bijoux - Seafood Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

My boyfriend and I went to Bijoux for dessert and drinks and everything was AMAZING! We sat at the bar and the bartenders are gorgeous. The vibe is low-key sexy and the drinks were spectacular and the dessert was delicious. The next time we're in town we're planning to have dinner there. This place is the perfect date night spot! read more

Amazing!! From decor to service to the quality and creativity of the food bijoux nails it on every level. The lobster spring rolls and filet were absolutely perfect. Jimmy gave us great service at the bar. Will definitely be back when we come back to Destin. read more

Fantastic all around. Service was perfection and atmosphere is nice. Ate inside. Outside looks just ok nothing to look at. Bread came with a pear butter that was great. Started with green tomato appetizer. Was just ok. Lots of great ingredients but goat cheese was all I could taste. This was the only Miss. All Ruther salads looked great and we settled on ember salad. Had pumpkin seeds. Was tasty. Main courses we had shrimp and grits and tuna. Both home runs. The shrimp in the grits were great. One of the better I have had. Tuna very fresh and tasty. Had homemade ice cream and cream brûlée. All great. Great place will be back read more

The atmosphere was pretty cool here, but the food was a little disappointing overall. I ordered the Ahi Tuna, and my wife ordered the fish of the day. Both were good, but we were expecting a lot more, considering our $150 bill. The service was actually very good, and so was the dessert. read more

The best steak I've ever had. Cooked in duck fat, both the filet and ribeye were fantastic. The sides and salad also delicious. Worth every penny. The bar has a separate menu than the dining room. The cocktails and service were very good. read more

Food was really good, wine list is one of the better ones in town and service was exceptional. Our server Michael challenged us that the Shrimp and Grits was the best in town ... and he was right. Most importantly Chef Holly went above and beyond and made a special off menu dish for my vegan daughter. Truly a "five star" experience. read more

Want to avoid a local tourist trap and get some delicious food? Look no further than here. My girlfriend and I sat at the bar, spilt a bottle of wine and ordered off the bar bites list. The smoked Brie cheese was a delicious start and everything was very tasty. With all of that we got out of there for 100$ with a bottle of wine! We will definitely be back read more

So, the atmosphere really is pretty nice in a Miami vice kinda way. And, the service is very good. Here's the downside. The food really is kinda a bit better than average at best. By no means is it bad. But it is certainly not the wonderful food it was built up to be. In fairness, maybe I caught them on a bad night. But if I had to do it over again I would spend my money another place. read more

Fantastic! Really enjoyed our dinner! Service was impeccable! Highly recommend! We had the grouper & tuna. Also chocolate cake for dessert

Awesome atmosphere with 5 star service. Food was some of the best I have ever eaten. Definitely would go back when I am in town.

As a local to Sandestin, I have now eaten at bijoux twice. Both times, the food and service were excellent. It's not perfect, but very few restaurants on the gulf coast are. Price was fair given what a basic meal around here costs and given the creativity of their menu, I would definitely recommend this place for a nice evening out. read more

Great spot! Really solid happy hour and awesome staff. Highly recommended!

Love Love Love this place each time I am in Destin area. This time I traveled with a group of women to a tennis tournament and I was in charge of meal planning. Per usual, this place was an excellent choice. Our service was superior. The bar mixed some excellent cocktails and our food was delicious. If you are in Destin, eat here! read more

Great food, friendly staff. It has a cozy, intimate atmosphere which is great for couples or to meet friends for a lovely dinner. Bartenders are friendly which is a must for my husband and I wherever we go. Outstanding food!! read more

The food here was excellent; however the ambiance is bizarre. We made reservations ahead of time, and we were seated in a back room instead of the main dining area. The room had tacky early 2000s glam decor--cheap white pleather chairs, ugly linoleum, metallic antler wall sconces, and wooden chandeliers with missing lights. The worst part, however, was the horrible music that played loudly throughout dinner. I boxed up my food and got my dessert to-go so that I could eat at home in peace. The atmosphere completely ruined the delicious meal we had, and we won't be coming back. For $100/person, we'll go somewhere more enjoyable. read more

Our friends held their rehearsal dinner here in their private room and it was so delicious! Filet mignon was of course amazing, but the entree I wish I would've ordered was the shrimp and grits (admired/drooled from afar). read more

Bijoux - Can never go wrong with filet mignon.. - Seafood Near Me - Miramar Beach, Florida

Dog Wine Dinner. Attended the Barnett Vineyard Wine Dinner at Bijoux tonight. Great wine and even better food pairings. Great ambience, EXCEPT for the DOG!!!Apparently some friend or acquaintance of the owner or chef or both was allowed to bring a lap dog into the restaurant for the dinner. Could not believe it. Clearly not a service dog. It popped in and out of this woman's oversized purse throughout the evening. The dog mostly sat in this lady's lap but often poked its head up above the table and even lapped up water from the table next to where we where eating a dinner priced at over $100 per person. I somehow managed to collect my wits and avoided making a scene about the dog's presence but fortunately I was across the table and not directly next to this lady and her mutt. The only reason I didn't is because it appeared to me that this lady was a friend of the owner. I wish the owner had been more considerate about his customers. He could have asked if we had a problem with the dog's presence at the beginning of the evening but he just assumed that our group of 6 people were fine with it. I can assure you we were not happy about it and we were quite offended. Too bad this dog and her inconsiderate owner ruined what would have otherwise been a great evening. Shame on you Bijoux. read more

We love Bijoux- from the contemporary setting to the incredible culinary experience this is truly one of the finest restaurants on the gulf coast. Some of our favorites are the crab beignets,lobster tempura, and the grouper almandine. We have eaten here many times and never been disappointed; the food is always on point and they have the friendliest staff and best service in town. read more

I am shocked there are so few reviews because this place is AMAZING!!!! My parents, boyfriend and myself went there at the strong suggestion of my parents. We got 2 of the lobster roll appetizers. Y'all. Order that appetizer. Order it right now. I dreamt about it afterwards. It's paired with this peanut sauce that I could eat on pretty much anything. My dad and boyfriend ordered this balsamic drink that they absolutely raved about. I'm not a liquor fan so ask the staff what drink I'm talking about. It has strawberries in it if I remember correctly. I ordered the filet which is cooked in a duck fat that gives it an amazing flavor and crust to the outside. Their menu says they have award winning steaks and I believe it. It came with mashed potatoes and sautéed kale with bacon. Now mashed potatoes don't sound exciting but these were actually really really tasty and the kale with bacon was life changing. The décor of the place is really cool and the bar is lit up from the inside. Our waiter was extremely nice and knowledgeable. He replaced our napkins when you hop up to go to the bathroom. So in all, get the lobster roll and order a steak. You can't go wrong. read more

Simply fantastic. The bar has a really neat ambiance. Very romantic, but not pretentious.

Great experience and food! Definitely will be going back. I spilled a drink on my white dress and the waitress was quick to bring me soda water and it actually worked! Super nice staff and the atmosphere is relaxing. read more

Tried going here for late dinner at 9:26pm. They wouldn't answer the phone after calling 4 times. Not ok for a restaurant to just stop answering their phone before closing. read more

We have been at this restaurant before and while they have moved and the atmosphere is a little different the food was outstanding. We had the shrimp and grits which were delicious along with the chicken and polenta which is outstanding. One of our favorite items were the brussels sprouts that came with the chicken. We had the pear bread pudding and goat cheese ice cream for dessert the flavors were perfect. The chef should be complemented because the flavors that we had three years ago were still there at this visit we will be back again. read more

Bijoux, while well hidden, is a great find. Just out of the beachside gate of Sandestin Resort, and hidden in a strip center, Bijoux is a serious restaurant. Great culinary talent coupled with the most knowledgeable server I've ever encountered, make for a great dinner treat. Four of us enjoyed a great dinner here last Monday night. Definitely a must do while you're in Sandestin area! read more

My favorite was duck confit. That's a duck leg appetizer, which you have to try. The night was great already! Our main course choice was the grouper. It is hard to imagine how it can be cooked any better. That's one of the best local fishes. You can not go wrong if you picked it. The new location is so nice that any fine dining restaurant in the area can be jealous. I can't wait to go back and try other items on the menu. 5 stars - no questions at this time! read more

Excellent service. Filet and grouper was outstanding. Not cheap but worth every penny. If your looking for a special dinner look here. Not fancy just well done. We will be back. read more

We made a reservation and were promptly seated in the main seating area. The bar is in front and isolated from the main seating area so there was no noise from the bar which packed when we left. The atmosphere and service was more like a fine south Louisiana restaurant without the noise in New Orleans restaurants. Our main server, Betsey was prompt, efficient and helpful. Two other wait staff kept our table cleared and our glasses full. Our food and drink was served without much waiting. We enjoyed a fine martini and fresh bread before our first course was served. My wife enjoyed a cold shrimp soup. I had the fried oyster salad which was outstanding. I was surprised at the number of oysters (fried perfectly and were delicious). My wife had the diver scallop main dish and said the scallops were outstanding. I had the flounder special. The flounder was absolutely a delight, cooked to perfection with a crisp panko crust that added to the flavor of the fish and over a sublime butter sauce. Finally, we split a mango cheesecake with a blood orange sauce. It was a perfect topper to the meal. read more

Service was non-existent - the server did not return to the table 45 minutes after she took order. Food was poorly prepared - salad had too much dressing on it, and, the fish was too dry, overcooked and too salty - I could not finish my portion. read more

We always enjoyed this restaurant when it was down at Baytowne. New location is very easy to access with better parking. Food is still great. Nice wine selection. Michael was a fantastic server. It's a great place to go for a nice leisure dinner. read more

We loved everything about this place. Exceptional service, perfect cocktails. We ordered the Fried green tomato BLT appetizer which was good but sauce a little bland. Ahi tuna was good but the crispy spinach was amazing! Grouper, well it doesn't get any better. We had hazelnut cake for dessert. A 8 out of 10. Highly recommend the restaurant. Love the clean and contemporary atmosphere. read more