We had enjoyed Gwen's as a pop up shop and was thrilled they opened a new location. The restaurant…read moreis nicely decorated, clean and airy. The order was taken promptly and done in under the wait time quoted. We stopped in n Halloween 2025 and decided to go with the specials as it was close to closing and we were mid toting kiddos to the events. Hands down she can cook and cook well! The flavor profiles were distinct with the ability to taste not only the creole trinity but all others too. We enjoyed red beans and rice, gumbo and the etouffe. They accept cash, CashApp and Venmo. First Friday of every month there is live Jazz music - go support and enjoy.

Food was delicious!! Come to Gwen's Wing Snack if you are in the Fort Walton Beach area. The owner…read morecooks with love, the staff is very friendly, and the restaurant is clean.

The place is a cozy, older styled southern restaurant with lots of charm. The waitress we had - I…read morecannot remember her name - was extraordinary and took such good care of my family and I. Three out of four of us had ordered the hamburger steaks and while we waited our waitress checked in on us, refilled drinks multiple times, and kept updating her with the status of our order. We ended up waiting for about 30 minutes when our waitress came back and informed us that the kitchen failed to communicate that they were actually completely out of hamburger steaks. She was super apologetic, asked if there was anything else we wanted, and immediately offered compensation for the issue. We all ordered something else and she got the order in as quickly as possible, came back to check in on us some more, and got her manager to comp one of our meals and some pies for us. The food came out maybe 20 minutes later and everything was hot and fresh. The fried okra was SO GOOD and the chicken was basically falling off the bone. The toast, as seen in the picture, got a little burnt, but my husband had no complaints when he ate it. Overall, our meals were great, the pies were delicious, and the customer service form the waitresses and manager was phenomenal. The being said, this restaurant would 100% be 5 stars for me had the kitchen been communicating with the waitresses. However, they did not and it caused so much unnecessary issues for the waitresses and caused a long wait time for food during my families visit. All in all, this place is worth the try especially for the price point!

Great food! Best we have had so far on this vacation. Prices, especially the specials are pretty…read moredecent. Friendly service and the restaurant is casual.

This place blew me away!…read moreThe chicken wings had a very good crispy texture with a tangy buffalo taste for the spicy lemon pepper. The fried lamb chop was terrific with the batter being very well seasoned! The catfish is easily one of the best that isve ever had! The loaded Fries were great as well as the Mac N cheese! Everything is made to order so it brings a new side to service! Must try in fwb!

Best soul food in fort Walton beach hands down recommended this place to anyone looking for good…read moresoul food

Yard birds forever lives in my heart we were here on vacation and i got the wing sauce tossed…read moretenders and i still think about them daily. Service wasnt super quick but it clearly states in their drive thru that it is not fast food‍. The people were also super sweet and funny! We will be back asap.

Well seasoned food with great service. Ambiance was fitting for a drive-thru only location.read more

we had come in for dinner and we ordered the 8 piece family meal. the chicken was crispy and…read moreextremely juicy. the food took a minute to come out but it was piping hot and fresh. the sides were great as well. staff was friendly and lobby was clean!

They never get the order correct. Always something missing. I usually catch it at the counter…read morebut this time I missed the wrong type of chicken. Ordered 3 extra crispy breasts, got two original and a thigh. She reassured me it was extra crispy but it wasn't. Too light in color, and soft. And again, they are out of fries. And again, they are out of KFC sauce. This people don't give a hoot! No wonder they have few customers. Manager needs to go!

This probably has to be the most disgusting Zaxby's I've ever been to. As soon as you walk in, you…read morerecognize that it's just not clean. One of the big hints is that your shoes stick to the floor in some places but slip in other places. It's definitely not clean. On the plus side, the service is good. The attendant was nice and friendly. The fries were soggy, but the wings were pretty good. It's been a long time since I've been to Zaxby's. I probably won't go back for another long time.

I'm shocked at their 2 1/2 star rating, but it seems most of the reviews are quite a long time ago…read more Zaxby's was helping with a fundraiser for First Baptist Church of FWB, so they were very busy. The friendly woman at the counter took her time to explain the dry rubs and answered other questions we had about the menu. The food came out quickly, which surprised me since they were quite busy with the fairly long line at the drive thru. Everything was hot and freshly made. The lemon pepper chicken strips were far superior to Wing Stop and other places that have rubs. I loved the seasoning on their French fries. Zaxby's chicken sandwich was super crunchy. I love Popeyes chicken sandwiches, but Zaxby's is just as good. Next time, I'll have to try their spicy chicken sandwich to see how it compares to Popeyes. A worker walked around cleaning tables after guests left and asked patrons how they were enjoying their food. I think I found my favorite fast food restaurant in town. I don't like most fast food places, so the next time I travel, I know Zaxby's will be a place I'd stop. I highly recommend this Zaxby's if you're looking for a good fast food restaurant!

After eating lunch here, I spent the rest of the day thinking fondly of the food. I didn't even…read morepay that much attention to my afternoon meeting. The barbecue was delicious - slow cooked, smoky, and the meat was super tender and falling off the bones. The ribs had a molasses-y sauce and I'm still trying to figure out what kind of sauce was on the chicken - it was yellow (curry, mustard, saffron?) - whatever, I liked it. The beans were sugary and cooked over the grill and the potato salad had lots of hard-boiled eggs. At first, I thought $8.99 for lunch was expensive but it's big enough for two - you get 5 ribs, 2 pieces of chicken, bread and sides. Or you can enjoy it a second time. I can't wait to go back.

Tasty fried catfish and onion rings. Friend got the curried goat, it looked and smelled good and…read morehe said it was excellent

Chef Val is committed to his craft of cooking. When we arrived he was working hard to get…read moreeverything ready for the day. He had his coveted rasta pasta so we had to request it. The soup was delicious today as well. The goat was amazing with warmth and great flavor. His ambiance was the usual good level. If in the area stop by and give Nite Star Kitchen your support.

Got Jerk Chicken with rice and veggies. Super fresh and some of the best food I've had in the local…read morearea.

Reasonably priced fresh seafood. The Cole Slaw was amazing…read moreand I do not typically eat this out but it was the perfect compliment to our meal. It's not cheap but worth every penny. The service was quick but can take longer if they are extremely busy. Go early!!! A line forms and continues thru the dinner hour. There are two places side by side one serves all steamed seafood and the other spot serves fried, baked/broiled/sauteed. All equally delicious. You order at the counter, and pick up at the steaming place and they bring it to your table at the other place. The indoor seating is limited. Run, don't walk! Go early! BYOB if that's your pleasure. We went there twice in 5 days and I am a food snob. For some reason I was more interested in diving in than taking pictures. Enjoy! This was my second year, we stay at the Beal House Hotel across the street. That's another great story! And.... You are welcome

Light, fresh, fast, and delicious! Tarrell took our order,…read moreand he was an absolute delight. He had great recommendations for every customer and was friendly, knowledgeable, and thorough throughout the entire experience. The food came out quickly, hot, and full of flavor. Everything was so well-seasoned that I didn't even need to add anything extra. Every bite was fresh and satisfying. Chile Stewby's is officially invited to the cookout! Highly recommend if you're looking for a quick, flavorful meal with excellent customer service.

We decided to dine in at Slim Chickens for early lunch on a Saturday. We were greeted upon entrance…read moreand took our time to review the menu. We settled on a salad with fried chicken, mango habanero tossed wings and the chicken and waffle plate. The decor was fun with colors of red and grey and a few well placed autographed guitars complemented the tv screens with news playing. We selected a booth that offered the warmth of the morning sun as we dined. Our food was brought by the pleasant man who took the order. The salad was of a generous portion with chicken strip well positioned on top, I opted for a vinaigrette that was the perfect complement. The chicken and waffle was tasty with chicken fried to succulent perfection. The wings were obviously not seasoned before they were fried however the mango habanero sauce was flavorful.

What a great find! Since this was my first time, one of the staff members Catherine helped me to…read moreorder the most popular menu item which was the chicken club. She was 100% right. The chicken was absolutely amazing and instead of having fries I paired it with some fried pickles.