Our favorite restaurant in Destin. Always amazing food and service and drinks. We have been to so many restaurants in the area and nothing lives up to Dewey. Great atmosphere and everything is delicious and so fresh. I wish they would bring back their sesame tuna and some of their old side dishes but their current menu items are still fabulous. read more

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Very disappointed because the food was just ok and not because the place looks a little dated but because they tell you the shrimp is Gulf Shrimp but it is not, if it was fresh catch it would not taste like chlorine. I suggest the owner or anyone in management to try it. Places that don't move the food in volume tend to keep the seafood in water and ice with some chlorine to prevent spoilage The view form the outside veranda is the only thing we enjoyed, oh and the beer. Service was impeccable but doesn't match the quality of the food only due to the poor choice of what is supposed to be the one thing identified with the Gulf: shrimp should be the best part of the menu, i don't think I would try the fish Won't be going back read more

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My wife and I were in Florida for vacation and stopped by one of our favorite places to eat. This place is popular, so parking can be a challenge. Be prepared. I had the Mate's platter which had fried Mahi, scallops, and shrimp. I opted for a side of fries. It was quite good. My wife ordered the snapper and had it bronzed which was a new preparation for me. Oh, boy was that good. She keeps talking about how good it was. We also had a salad that we split as well. To finish off the meal, we split a turtle cheesecake. Our server was excellent and put up with all of our questions and quickly got refills for us. The restaurant is old school and does not go for fancy decor. Half is inside and half is outside with an awesome view of the harbor. This place is one of our favorites and it should be one of yours too. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Turtle cheesecake - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Ash took good care of us as our server. I had the crab claws meal . They were very good. Sides were good as well. Everyone was pleased with their meals. The restaurant was well kept with a good vibe and most of us had enough food to take home after dinner. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Crab Claws - Market Price - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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This was my second time dining at this restaurant. The first time we were seated outside near the water and I ordered the Mahi Mahi sandwich which was very good. Needless to say I was thrilled to return to this restaurant during my vacation. There was about a 10 minute wait. We were seated upstairs. I ordered the crab claws and mahi kids menu. The Mahi was really good but the crab claws lacked flavor and did not have much meat. I probably won't return. read more

Kainan was the best! He served the 8 of us with great care. The triple tail Parmesan was so delicious!! read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Front of restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We came from out of town and ate at this restaurant and it was so good!!! You will not be disappointed! The food was great, the service was great and the atmosphere was very chill! We will most definitely go back if we're back in Destin read more

Limited menu, nice views, good location, good for families with young kids (playground and walkable area). Food was average, service was great for our large party. Food was a bit dull given the prices and our expectations based on previous years there. read more

We had a great experience at this seafood spot! The service really stood out, our server was super attentive and even shared some fun stories about his life, which made the whole meal feel more personal. You don't often get that kind of connection anymore, so it was genuinely appreciated. I ordered the mahi-mahi street tacos (my first time trying them!) and they were delicious. I'm slowly exploring seafood again after having a past allergy, and this dish was a win. The sauce on top was flavorful, but there was quite a bit of lettuce felt more like a taco-salad hybrid, haha. Still tasty though! The house salad with their homemade blue cheese dressing was amazing. I'd go back just for that. Fries were just okay kind of bland and I tried a hush puppy, which didn't have much flavor either. But overall, pricing was fair and the main dish and service made it worth it. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Salad with blue cheese - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Food is always great! Hush puppies are delicious! Collard greens are full of flavor! Nice spot near the boardwalk. Check it out! read more

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I don't think there's ever been a time we've visited the Destin area and haven't gone to Dewey's. Food is always fantastic and staff is friendly and fast. Recommend getting a reservation to this local gem though as it can get busy especially during Spring Break. read more

Not impressed with the food. Crab cakes were compressed and emulated. Stuffed shrimp had under cooked bacon wrapped around it. Gumbo was good. Service was good. read more

We went here for lunch had the blackened triple tail and fries others had the shrimp everything was good read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Triple tail - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Blackened snapper was amazzzzing, we also tried the fried mahi tacos. The roumalde was to die for. Service was quick and thorough. Upper deck area seating was great, beautiful view of the harbor. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Blackened Snapper - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

The server and food were good! We enjoyed the complimentary Cole Slaw. I had the pecan crusted triple tail (server recommended) and was very pleased with the entree. I requested a salad for a side and had to substitute both the mashed potatoes and green beans it normally is served with to avoid paying additional. We went as a family and several felt the French fries were soggy. I was disappointed in the lack of any greeting when we entered the establishment. 3 girls were at the host stand with heads down, in their phones. It wasn't a good first impression but thankfully our server made up for it. We went shortly after 4 with no wait for seating. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Pecan Crusted Triple Tail - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Such a great restaurant. The snow crab was wonderful and the red shrimp even better. Best shrimp I've ever had. Be sure to try the pineapple martini. I will definitely be back. Our waitress Kelsie was very sweet and provided excellent service. read more

We went for the harbor marina views on their heated covered patio at sunset, and I highly suggest and have yourself a Dock Rocker beverage. Service was fast, very nice, and drinks were excellent. Food was good, but of the 11 of us in our group, about 3 or 4 of us had meals that were overcooked. We had a bit better seafood at some of the other locations in Destin and Miramar. We'd definitely return for the ambience and drinks if nothing else, and maybe try some of the fried seafood options. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - The dock just outside the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

This is a local treasure. Everyone comes here at least one time during their stay. We have all your regular fried things. Hush puppies are delicious. Fried shrimp yummy my husband had the mahi it was grilled and delicious. That sphere can't be beat. Beautiful view on the dock. They have the best Keylime pie.:) read more

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I knew when I asked for a glass of wine and it was served with someone's lipstick on the side, I should've run the other way. This restaurant should be ashamed of themselves. Following putting your name on a list you're given the opportunity to grab a drink at "the window." This is literally a hole they cut out of the building that someone from the bar passes you a drink. Mind you, if you're lucky you might just get a clean glass. I, however, was not that fortunate. The restaurant is located on the harbor and for that, I give it 2 stars. It was nice to walk around and look at the boats while waiting to be seated. The server was super nice and very efficient. The problem didn't come when ordering dinner. It came with eating dinner. Even beyond the lipstick stained glass from earlier, dinner itself was the truly shameful part. You can't just fry something with no flavor and call it a meal. On the flip side, serving fish with a half inch layer of spices and call it blackened doesn't constitute something edible. Even the fries were straight out of the same frozen bag my grandmother used to throw in the oven. Difference is she knew to add salt. We couldn't wait to pay the check and pretend we had've chosen a different avenue for dinner. I'm just gonna end this review with this. It was bad. It was very bad. read more

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Found this place in yelp and wanted to try due to the raves. It's in an old shack on the water. The service was quick and everyone was friendly and helpful. The ambiance was relaxing because you enjoy your food outside on the dock. The food was fried to perfection but needed some seasoning. It's an experience to try. read more

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This was a classic fish house environment, which is perfect. The stuffed shrimp was really awesome. Crab cakes were also very good. The sauce with the crab cakes is unbelievable. Also, considering the line to order was a little long, but we ordered and got our food surprisingly quick. Job well done Dewey Destin's!!! read more

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Ate here while on vacation. Staff were friendly, and we were seated quickly. We ordered the hot crab dip for the table, and it was very tasty topped with the cajun seasoning. The stuffed shrimp was extremely greasy and made it hard to enjoy the plate. Pricing was a little high, but seafood was fresh and delicious! Overall would recommend for a dinner. read more

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Awesome place to eat and atmosphere right on the harbor! Lots of boats and things to see! Peel and eat shrimp mild medium or hot is $23.95! Red royal shrimps $24.95 but 6pm Tuesday night they sold out. Free home made Cole slaw, I don't eat it but I ate the whole bowl! Music playing in the background. read more

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The history in this restaurant adds to the experience. The upstairs outdoor dining was very cool, I could see floating tiki bars driving around in the ocean. The fish was very fresh and the fry was good quality. I have created an entire saying for this: Dewey Destin's Deep Fried Delights. read more

I like the atmosphere of Dewey. The service was great. The staff is super friendly! The food was just ok. I think I should have tried the fried shrimp or the catch of the day. The gumbo was seasoned well, but the rice was a little hard. read more

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Food is always great. The view is spectacular. But you will have to serve yourself. We always eat here.

Great lunch spot. Family of 6 adults were happy with their food and server. Well priced lunch specials.

Really great experience. 4 in our party. Server was knowledgeable & helpful. Ordered: bowl of gumbo (flavorful), shrimp platter (fresh & filling), kids shrimp (charred to perfection), burger (hand made patty, delicious, cooked perfectly), and triple tail sandwich (great flavor). Excellent service & experience. read more

Our realtor suggested an early dinner here after a long day of house hunting. Great spot for fresh seafood with a view. The staff was friendly and on top of our needs. We will be back! read more

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I set the latest reservation I could, 4:30. I arrived at 4:20, and our party of 4 was seated upstairs at a reserved table right at the front of the harbor view. We ordered hush puppies, and a few were burnt, and at least one was still raw corn meal inside. We ordered shrimp, mahi mahi, and chicken sandwich. The food was fine, but nothing great. read more

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It was okay. The servers are friendly, being seated with the harbor view is nice, but the food was mediocre. The prices weren't too bad though. We ordered a rib eye steak (~$30) with hush puppies & fries. Note that the hush puppies have jalepeños, in case you don't like the spice. The lava cake was my favorite part. We asked for the chocolate sauce & whipped cream on the side & opted out for the coconut sauce. The chocolate sauce added tasted like the fake chocolate but the chocolate lava part in the cake tasted like legit chocolate & was delish. Parking is plentiful & entrance is on the left side of the building when facing it. You can make reservations on their website if it seems like a busy night. read more

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So we saved the best for last with this one. Everything was delicious. Loved the dock runner drink. It reminded me of a pina colada. Service was great and loved his recommendations on how he would order each fish. Had a great view of the harbor eating upstairs . Can't wait to come here again next time we are in Destin. Hush puppies are a must try. They do have tiny jalapeños in them i don't like spicy food but i could pick them out and when i got one it didn't bother me. read more

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The atmosphere here is pretty awesome. It is on the water, which is pretty cool. It can have a laid-back, stylish, family, or date-night vibe.  The service was pretty decent. They were busy, so our server was a little scattered. Nevertheless, she was really nice and provided everything we needed.  The food was pretty okay. I ordered the grilled shrimp with what was supposed to be loaded mashed potatoes and hush puppies. To be honest, my shrimp was a bit overcooked. The potatoes were not the best, especially after adding the cheese and what not after they had already cooled down. The hush puppies were good. The buffalo shrimp were pretty standard--fried shrimp with hot sauce over them. The other food pictured was my sister's dinner. I did have a Mai Tai mocktail that was really delicious. read more

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I love this location right on the harbor. I am having some mobility issues these days so I was excited to park with a handicap placard right at the door. They said there was a 20 minute wait and would we be ok for sitting up stairs, I am greatful we were seated on the main level and I didn't have to fight the stairs! Our bartender was sweet and even offered us a bite of her supper. She was having the Fried Jalapeno Grit Cakes. We did not take her up on the offer but they looked amazing. Our table was ready quickly and we had a great server. Robbie was quick to check drinks and check for anything we needed. Our tarter sauce lid was not completely put back on the container so we had a minor explosion...but since we had extra napkins we cleaned it up quickly. I had the shrimp basket and the hubby had the Mate's Platter. I was a little disappointed in the shrimp, it was a little tough. The hubby was not all that happy with the scallops he thought they were a bit over cooked. The food with out drinks or tax was right at $50 so would say average for the area with a great view. Side Note: There is a new little pocket park right next to this restaurant, before or after hop over and look over the harbor and boardwalk. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - My shrimp basket - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Fresh seafood, friendly service, cool environment... sides could be far better especially the fries, it's just really hard to justify spending 60+ after tip and tax for what's in this photo. (Grilled shrimp skewers, 5 bacon wrapped crab stuffed shrimp, old school crinkle fries, hush puppies with jalapeños and two waters) That said, you only live once... read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Shrimp, fries, hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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I had high hopes for Dewey's but was sadly disappointed. There was zero seasoning on any of our fried seafood. Between 6 of us we tried several different things from shrimp, scallops, and mahi but the batter had no seasoning at all. Our peel and eat shrimp had some seasoning but was still very bland. Add some spices! read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Peel and eat shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The food, the atmosphere and the service was impeccable. As a long time patron, would like to address the fact they no longer serve the boiled potatoes . I miss the boiled potatoes. Please bring them back read more

5/5 -- A Must-Visit Gem on the Harbor! Dewey Destin's came highly recommended by locals, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! The restaurant sits right on the harbor walk, overlooking the marina -- the view alone is worth the visit. We had an outdoor table just in time to watch the sunset, which was stunning. Our server, Paddy, was amazing -- super friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The food was beyond delicious: everything was fresh and bursting with flavor. The Jack scallops were decadent, the gumbo rich and perfectly seasoned, and the pecan-crusted fish was cooked to perfection. We finished with the key lime pie, and it was the best I've had in years. To top it off, we enjoyed watching the marina cats play in the grass below -- a charming touch that made the evening even more special. If you're in Destin, this place is an absolute must! read more

We loved our waitress Stephanie! Sweet aunty vibes. Food was hot, fresh, and came out quick. We had plenty of sauce and got extra lemons without issue. Made a reservation a few hours before and got seated right away. Liked having paper towels on the table. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Fried Captains Platter and stuffed shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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This is our second time to Dewey's. we came in 2017 and now we came in 2024 Really enjoyed it. We had a great server in Shelby. They originally sat us inside and we asked to be put outside so we could enjoy the view and they accommodated us. The red Royal shrimp spicy with corn on the cob. My wife had the steam king crab legs. My mother-in-law had blackened grouper, and the rest of the family had some type of American food, steak, chicken sandwich, chicken tenders. We had hush puppies which have some jalapeños in them and a crab dip appetizer both very good. We really enjoyed our meal. Lots of choices when you're in Destin this one's pretty good. read more

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