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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The service was friendly and the fish tasted fresh, so there's a solid foundation. But the execution fell flat for us. Nothing was seasoned. Not the fish, not the fries, not the corn. We noticed that every time servers brought food to a table, they'd immediately point out that salt and pepper were available, so it seems like that's just their thing. Not ours though. The hush puppies were okay but a little overcooked, nothing to write home about. The fried shrimp was actually the best part of the meal and worth ordering. Overall, a decent spot if you're okay seasoning everything yourself, but for a seafood destination in Destin, we expected a bit more. read more

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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What went well? The FOOD! The seafood is fresh off the boat fresh! Prepared when you order it! Delivered to you by one of the several servers promptly! The scents of the cooking food make you drool and want to eat the air! The Captain's Basket of Shrimp, Oysters, Fish of the Day with Hush Puppies is perfect. The seasoning is perfect and adds enhancement to the seafood without overpowering. Sitting on the pier, you are treated to a lovely sunset, watching dad's teaching their kids to fish. Gulls, herons, pelicans are a treat of Mother Nature! Dewey Destin is a must. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - The Captain's Basket. Fried Shrimp, Oysters, Fish, Hush Puppies, Slaw. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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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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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

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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After many trips to Destin these last 5 years, we finally went to Dewey Destin's 3 times for lunch and dinner. The food was amazing and service was very friendly. They served the best seafood we have had in Destin. Loved the outdoor seating and nice breeze. Just felt like a great marina seafood restaurant - which we love. Highly recommend if you love well prepared seafood. read more

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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

We went fishing, caught some fish, and brought it to Dewey's to have it cooked for us. The fish was absolutely delicious, and we were so grateful to have a place that would prepare our fresh catch. The server and all of the employees were incredibly friendly, helpful, and welcoming. We'll definitely be back! read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Fresh Fish - 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

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

Will definitely be returning to Dewey Destin's!! We got the smoked tuna dip and a Caesar salad with grilled shrimp for a light lunch. The seafood was incredibly fresh and delicious! We had great, friendly service. Family friendly atmosphere with options to eat inside or outside on the water. read more

We sat outside and enjoyed the water view. Our waiter, Kainan, was one of the best we have ever had. He was very knowledgeable about the menu. He kept our water glasses full, brought out everything very timely and checked on us several times. Our food was extremely good. I had pecan crusted grouper. I would highly recommend this restaurant. read more

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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Service was great but the food was meh. The complimentary coleslaw was quite bad, and that's as someone who loves coleslaw. The seafood gumbo tasted tomato pasty and from a can. The buffalo shrimp were just okay. The save was the main courses which were all very good. The seared ahi was great along with the sides it came with. 3/5 of the rest of the family liked their entree. It's a nice family friendly spot but there is much better experiences in Destin for food. read more

Dewey Destin's Harborside - Buffalo Fried Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Welllll where can we start. this place was amazing for the family we had a wonderful server however the bathroom was double doo gross however great place to eat at. great service btw read more

Mahi was dark and flavorless. Very pricey for what you get. Flies all throughout the restaurant.

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

Sandwiches were wet with all the sauce. Fries were cold. Drinks were good. Bronzed crab cake was very nice. Sat us out on the 2nd patio. Nice view and great breeze. 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

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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If you are looking for fresh seafood that is off the boat and into your plate this is the place. A hole in the wall as we call it back home this is a must go to. The staff is amazing the food is excellent and the atmosphere is exactly what you would want . We have eaten here 4 of the 6 days we've been here. We will be back next year. 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

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

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

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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absolutely the worst restaurant experience I've had in 33 years. Family and I got attacked by squirrels why trying to eat at this establishment. All the food was previous frozen and lacked any seasoning. For what you spend, you're better off going anywhere else. Boshamps, McGuires, literally anywhere else. save your money and don't bother going. Wife ordered blackened mahi mahi street tacos and what she received was frozen fish sticks wrapped in crappy tortilla. Overall horrible experience read more

Good food, good service and attentive staff. Expect a wait like anywhere but at least they are honest about it. Reds were solid here.

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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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

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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A little disappointed. Ordered the grouper sandwich. Great taste but the presentation was off. The sauce made the roll soggy--couldn't eat most of it. Plus it made the fries (undercooked) soggy. There was a lot of liquid on the plate which was shared as feedback and glazed over. read more

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

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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Stuffed fried shrimp was amazing. Kids also loved the burgers and catfish. This is a hidden gem with a cool view of crab island.

The food was amazing, service was great, and I really enjoyed sitting both inside and outside.