My favorite Destin restaurant! It's a shack on the bay -- you order off a small menu on the wall, when it's ready they shout your name, and drop it at your table. Highly highly recommend the fried shrimp and hush puppies. Fries are standard frozen crinkle cuts, the tiny portion of slaw is dry and forgettable, and the tartar sauce is mayo that blinked at some pickle relish as they passed in the fridge. The star of course is the shrimp. Big butterflied lightly coated fried pieces of fresh heaven. They charge extra for using CC and they expect a tip. I'm not real partial to tipping if I order at the counter and sit at a dirty picnic table outside. I'm also ok with hitting no tip. Taking my money is part of a cashiers duties, they are not tipped employees in my opinion. read more

Dewey Destin Seafood - Calhoun location - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant was probably one of the best seafood restaurants we've been to on our trip! Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. The service was fast, and the prices were very affordable, especially for the quality of the food. The ordering process was simple--you order at the front, find a seat, and they call your name when your food is ready. The restaurant is also right on the bay, which made for a beautiful view while we ate. I ordered the stuffed shrimp, and it was absolutely delicious. It came out piping hot, and the sauces served with it were amazing and added even more flavor. Everyone in my group really enjoyed their meals. Overall, I would definitely come back and highly recommend Dewey Destin's if you're looking for fresh seafood, quick service, beautiful waterfront views, and great prices! read more

Dewey Destin Seafood - Grilled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Dewey Destin's Seafood Restaurant, a family-owned business, may not look like the most attractive restaurant from the water, but if you can look past that, it's a really enjoyable place to eat. A fun detail is that the Destin family and the city of Destin have been closely connected ever since Leonard Destin, Dewey's great-great-grandfather, founded the settlement in 1835. Our server recommended the sheepshead, a local fish species. Until then, I had never even heard of sheepshead, which made the recommendation all the more interesting. We always appreciate tips like that, as trying something new is part of the fun of traveling. It tasted very good, although it was topped with teriyaki sauce and served with remoulade sauce. As a result, you don't really get much of the fish's natural flavor, but as a dish it was very enjoyable. The service was friendly and efficient, and we liked the place so much that we'll definitely be back. It helps that we also find the history behind it fascinating. The menu is quite varied, with plenty of dishes that sound tempting. read more

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Dewey's is the best. Staff is great and service is amazing. Food is my favorite in Destin. We usually go twice while visiting. I love the location on the harbor. You can eat inside or outside. read more

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Love this place! Must eat here when in the area, the original restaurant is the best! Counter service to order, with wait staff to deliver to table. Love sitting out on the dock outside at the original restaurant, has a great sunset. The fish dip is good as a starter. We had the fish and shrimp baskets. Their fried fish is so good, light crunchy coating and so fresh tasting. The shrimp are large and lightly battered, and not greasy. Both baskets are plentiful and come with fries and coleslaw. Will definitely return when in the area! read more

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This was one of our favorite meals we have ever had in Florida! The pecan crusted mahi was to die for along with the collard greens and mashed potatoes. The gumbo all though different was great too! Colby the bartender was excellent and gave us a slice of key lime pie for our anniversary! Although we sat inside at the bar the outside patio looked so nice l! read more

I loved this place! The seafood was fresh. The Services counter service and then you go and pick a table either inside or outside that you want. It is really informal and a great place to have lunch. It is literally right on the beach! I could make a sand angel after I had my fried shrimp if I wanted to lol. You can also go right in the water and play. Or you can rent a jet ski. So many options! read more

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The views 10/10! Our food was pretty good. I ordered the fried sheepshead fish basket. It was perfectly cooked, but lacked flavor. I love cocktail sauce, so that added made it pretty tasty. My husband ordered grilled fish and it had a teriyaki tasting sauce on it. That was just ok. We would have preferred fresh lemon juice and maybe lemon pepper instead. The hush puppies were really good. This place got crowded and it was hard to find parking. Good for the restaurant though with all the business. You will have to wait in a line to order, but they are quick and efficient getting out meals. Would definitely come back and try something else next time. Also stop by and get icecream next door too! read more

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Came here for some drinks while we waited for some friends to get done jet skiing. Staff was so nice and helpful. If you're looking for some fresh seafood this place can give you that. I will have to come back and try the food but those around us raved about their food. I love that you can see the boats and people jet skiing while you dine. read more

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I think the yelp hours are incorrect, they were open until 8pm when we went. The grouper was fabulous, the mahi sandwich was just okay. The gulf shrimp were so good. We also got a platter and hushpuppies. Everything was hot and amazingly priced. The tables aren't anything fancy but it's so nice to be out in the fresh air on the gulf. read more

We chose to stop in as we saw that it is considered a local favorite and the because of the location on the dock with the ocean view. They have plenty of seating inside and more outside, all tables have an umbrella for shade while enjoying the view. The prices are a bit steep, as is expected from a tourist spot. We opted for their popular gulf shrimp and fries option but weren't too impressed by them. They were cooked/fried perfectly but they were definitely missing seasoning, they tasted very bland. Not a very memorable option but we did enjoy the location and there was a nice breeze out. read more

Dewey Destin Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Destin, FL 32541 / SEAFOOD / 07-21-25 / DINNER / 2 Adults, 2 Kids +The gumbo was amazing, lots of fresh seafood. -This seafood shack drenches the grilled fish with a sauce. -The grilled shrimp basket was a bit overcooked and dry. -Kids hot dog was super salty. What we ordered: 1 Gumbo $8.95 2 Today's Catch Baskets (24.95 each) $49.90 1 Grilled Shrimp Basket $20.95 1 Kids Hot Dog $5.95 Total: $91.76 plus tip read more

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The food and service were excellent! We will be going back every time we visit the beach. You're basically sitting in the middle of the ocean. Absolutely beautiful! read more

Benn coming here for about 10 years and it has been our favorite "go to" .... best view of Crab Island and the Bay while eatin' on the dock - until now. Alas, times change as do so many things. Straightforward - beautiful view. Service here is still 5 star, friendly and courteous; food came out quickly and hot. Food/Taste: Here's where things have begun to slip. I normally go for grilled, but decided to try fried Triple Tail. Yes, fish was flaky and tender....but not "slightly sweet" as described by waitstaff. And it was a bit "off" (one piece in particular was pretty darn "fishy".) Bottom line however was that the seasoning was nowhere to be found. Yes...lightly coated and decently fried.... but zilch for enhanced taste. Maybe I should'a stuck to my regular order of Grouper or Trigger fish. (My bad.) Fries were spot on hot and crispy. Wife's fried shrimp were a bit rubbery. How'd that happen? And, the fountain drinks, while cold, had a "Fort Walton-type" funky flavor. Not my cup of tea so to speak. Fallin stars in my Yelp sky. read more

Dewey Destin Seafood - View from dock seating (there are 2 docks for seating plus indoor) - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Really enjoyed this no frills seafood place right on the water. The seafood was all fried well. We went at 11 and had a short wait for everything except the steamed which took about 10 minutes longer than the rest of our food. read more

Nice laid back atmosphere. Be careful when giving name to person at register. Order came out separately and 1 had the correct name and 2nd part didn't. Not sure how that happens but my meal was cold since they walked around yelling the wrong name. Great place to see the sunset which is what this place is know for. read more

Food was decent. I liked the hole in the wall type vibe though so 4 stars it is. Would go just to watch the view onto crab island and crack a cold one. read more

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One of the best local spots. Fresh catch and great steamed seafood. Have eaten here everyone we come sometimes twice.

Recommended by a daycare friend, this place is a Florida dream come true with regards to finding 'Old Florida Authentic' seafood. Gotta say that the drive back to the restaurant had my family saying 'Hell no, turn around' because it is a long, lonely lane back to the main event, but once there you know you have hit gold. There were umbrella covered picnic tables on the side and down the pier, people snorkeling nearby, fishing boats coming in. What can I tell you? The atmosphere was Florida idyllic. Maybe not so perfect on a stormy day but luckily this day was glorious with a nice breeze and about 74°. The Sunday evening line was long to order food (hint, there are menus available inside where you order. Don't be shy and go in and grab a couple to peruse while you make the very worthwhile wait) but it went quickly and was great seeing all the food previously ordered being carried by and listening to those who knew their favorite foods there. My group of 6 started with the hot crab dip , fried crab claws and an order of stuffed shrimp. All great! I had my dream come true combination of fried scallops and oysters which were excellent! I would have liked some lemon and am sure I could have asked for some but was too busy eating and enjoying to worry about it. M had the combination captains basket of fish, shrimp and scallops. We also had peel and eat shrimp, red potatoes, Cole slaw and absolutely delicious key lime pie. The only thing I added was some extra salt because they are obviously very careful to not assume your taste buds when it comes to that. No complaints. We sat in the extra area covered seating looking out on a magnificent sunset over the water and I seriously could not have been happier, surrounded by people I loved and food I craved. Part of me hates to write this review because Dewey's feels like it could be a secret restaurantal handshake between people in the know and I wouldn't want just any yahoo coming in and not appreciating it appropriately, but I trust if you have read this far you are not that yahoo. read more

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We gave this place a try after seeing so many great recommendations on Reddit. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. The shrimp were extremely difficult to peel, and the red potatoes were undercooked. While the rest of the food at the table was decent, the shrimp were probably the worst I've had. I really wanted to like this place, but it just didn't live up to the hype for me. read more

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We love finding local favorites and Dewey's clearly qualified. There is absolutely nothing fancy about this place. It's little more than a food truck but what a fantastic food truck it is. We ordered Triple Tail (on recommendation) Swordfish, and skewered gulf shrimp. Everything was delicious. And eating out on the dock in such a beautiful location... chefs kiss. No complaints. Highly recommended. read more

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The seafood is always fresh and freshly prepared. The service is quick and you can't beat the view. We live in Destin and have been enjoying Dewey's for many years. Looking forward to the next time we go back! read more

The food was very disappointing. The taste was inconsistent, and the fish had almost no flavor. I ordered fried triple tail, but the employee told me it was mahi mahi, which was confusing and didn't give me much confidence in what I was actually served. I expected a fresh fish experience, but this was far from it. Even the sides, like the corn, lacked flavor. To make matters worse, the meal ended up upsetting my stomach. For the price, I definitely expected much better quality read more

The BF and I had a bit of a miscommunication about dinner so when we pulled up I was a little worried as he made it seem like they ONLY had peel n eat shrimp. My fears were quickly calmed when I saw the menu and was pleasantly surprised to see grilled options on the menu. We each got a grilled catch of the day with 2 different fish types. Super happy with the plates. Great flavor on the fish and great sides. He also to an order of shrimp. He said at least 1/2 felt overcooked but was still overall happy because of how fresh they were. A no frills place but with really good food and a decent amount of options on the menu. I'd definitely come back!! read more

Dewey Destin Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Always a line but moves fast, great view of the bay and boats from any seat, mixed drinks are in a can, kid friendly, coyote ice cream is right outside for great dessert, shrimp are head on, gumbo is a read sauce, that was different. Crab dip and tuna dip are fantastic, staff is great and very nice, ask for the military discount and enjoy the ambiance, vibe and views. No AC and parking can be tight. read more

Ordered a fried oyster dinner with fries and hush puppies. Oysters were definitely NOT fried and there were a total of two completely burnt hush puppies. A order of fish with corn and potatoes had two small potatoes and a half piece of corn on the cob. two meals for well over $50 and it was horrible! won't be back! read more

Dewey Destin's never disappoints, but catching it at sunset was next-level. The seafood was as fresh and delicious as always, but the view made it unforgettable--turquoise water, orange-pink skies, pelicans skimming the surface, and laughter drifting across the deck. We've been here many afternoons, but dinner at sunset is something special. Highly recommend timing your visit for that golden hour--you'll want to linger and savor every bite. When they call out your name and walk your food down the pier to your table you just know it's going to be the best. read more

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I love this restaurant,,the Soft shell crab was the best BUT the gumbo,,,NOT GOOD,,it was closer to tomato soup with hot sauce

The staff here are incredibly friendly! You order at a counter and the food is brought out to you. Every staff member was polite and respectful. The food was also very good. Everything tasted fresh and the fried food was not too heavily battered, so you could actually taste the seafood. The views during sunset were also incredible. If you're looking for a local seafood place that is not overrun with tourists definitely check this place out while you're in Destin! read more

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My favorite lunch spot in Destin is Dewey Destin Seafood on Calhoun Avenue. I try to go every time I am in the area. It looks like a shack with a pier, but has the best seafood in the area. Very informal atmosphere. You simply order inside, get your drink and either sit on the pier or in one of their screened areas. Hint: go for the open air pier. Beautiful fresh from just hours prior seafood of the day. What they catch is what you eat! Magnificent! read more

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Excellent fried shrimp, amazing grilled amberjack, great slaw, solid key lime pie Truly the fresh fish is best grilled... trust a 15 year customer... but the fried shrimp are truly excellent! read more

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I'm very slow to post negative reviews, but I have to be honest. My wife and I were disappointed with our experience. We went for lunch. I ordered a grilled Amberjack sandwich and my wife ordered a grilled yellow fin tuna sandwich. The amount of fish on our sandwiches was VERY small for the money we paid. My fish was a slab about 5 inches long, 2 inches wide, and maybe 3/4 inch thick, cooked without any seasoning whatsoever. The feeling we got was that the restaurant was taking advantage of the vacationers (we live locally). We give the place 3 stars because the food was "ok", the servers were friendly, and maybe we just caught them on a bad day. read more

This was the WORST dining experience we've ever had. Our waitress was AWFUL, management was AWFUL. Grilled Shrimp was over cooked, shell still on it. Stuffed shrimp was undercooked( management refused to fix it) Blackened mahi sandwich was over cooked so bad it was tough to bite through. The only thing that was good was the fresh cut lemons and the hush puppies. I'm not one to leave a bad review. But this was the aorst I've ever experienced. Not to mention we sat for over an hour outside on the patio in the hot heat before anything even happened read more

Terrible. Had the grilled mahi-mahi fish for my very first time and I must say it was very bland. The potato was bland , the corn was bland with no seasoning. I feel bad for spending as much as I did at this establishment. No flavor or seasoning at all read more

Dewey Destin Seafood - Only good thing is the view. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Wanted some fried shrimp and this place was recommended. It's in kind of a shack with two docks and a rustic dining room all with picnic tables. You order at a counter. We got the fried shrimp basket along with a mixed basket of shrimp, oysters, and mahi-mahi. Fries, hush puppies, and coleslaw came with them. I had to get a side of gumbo too. All in, it was not bad but seemed to lack seasoning. That may be a personal preference. The shrimp were big and fried nicely. I would go back with a bottom of hot sauce in my pocket. Oh, unless you're in shorts and a tee shirt you're over dressed. Very causal. read more

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Way overhyped. Grilled triple tail arrived with a SwEET glaze( heads up would've been nice!) Gumbo was NOT made with a roux unless ketchup was considered a part of the holy trinity. Fresh didn't justify the maltreatment in the kitchen. read more

The fried shrimp was outstanding -- the best I have had anywhere in years! Everyone was friendly and it was a great experience and definitely a restaurant I will visit again and again!! read more

Looked around the internet for recommendations in Destin and Dewey Destin kept popping up. This place is so good. This one is located by a harbor where you can get a great view of the sunset for dinner. The tables by the docks fill quickly so you might need to get lucky or opt for the indoor seating. Service was fantastic and the line moved quickly despite being long. The person who took our order was very friendly and professional. Highly recommend getting their fried Triple Tail if it's available (catch of the day). The crunchy fried exterior mixed with the fresh pillowy texture of the fish was nothing short of spectacular. Their buffalo shrimp was amazing too. Best part, if you got room for dessert, there is an ice cream spot right next to Dewey. Don't miss out on this fresh seafood spot when you're in town! read more

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Awesome. Loved it !! We come here every time we're here. Best Stuffed shrimp! The flavor of the gumbo was excellent however could have used some meat in it. Prices was very fair read more

The view is fantastic, perfect for ocean front dining! Go around sunset but arrive early for a good table! Our waitress was great and we appreciated she brought the kids food first! We started off with the crap dip with ritz crackers - fantastic! We had to get more crackers to finish every last bit of the dip. Had some cocktails and ahi tuna; all in all I'd go here again when in town! read more

Dewey Destin Seafood - Crab dip - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida