If it's Dewey's, it's gotta be good....at least that's been our experiences for the past decade or so. (Including many visits to the originals in Destin.) Parking is so much easier here than in Destin. Food....is very much the same. Hot seafood-based appetizers, soups, salads. Grilled or blackened seafood baskets, shrimp or crab steamers, sandwiches (including chicken and hamburgers) plus a kids' menu. with sides. And....they'll "cook your catch" ..... "Been fishing? We will fry, grill, or blacken your fish for you!" Check website for details ... restrictions listed, along with price. Soft drinks, beer, wine and cocktails at this location. Yep...they got it all. read more

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We visited Dewey's in Navarre around 8:05 PM on a Wednesday night. The food was outstanding, everything was cooked perfectly, flavorful, and easily deserving of 5 stars. The setting was also beautiful. We chose to sit outside overlooking the bay. While it was dark enough that we had to use our phone flashlights to see our food, we didn't mind because the skyline view was lovely and we enjoyed watching the glow-in-the-dark kayaks on the water. Unfortunately, the service was a different story. You order and tip at the counter before being served, then find your own table. Once seated, it was unclear whether food would be brought out, whether our name would be called inside, or what the process was. No one ever came outside to check on us, offer napkins, provide condiments, or ask if we needed anything. I eventually sent my 11-year-old daughter inside to ask for napkins. The restaurant was not busy, and there appeared to be plenty of staff on hand. However, it felt like everyone was focused on cleaning and closing for the night rather than taking care of the guests who were still dining. My only suggestion would be to reconsider the tipping process. Since gratuity is collected before any service is provided, it's difficult to know what level of service you're rewarding. If I returned, I would likely skip the pre-tip option and bring cash to tip afterward based on the actual experience. The food was excellent, but the lack of service left a lasting impression. Based solely on the meal, I'd absolutely return. Based on the service, I'm not sure I would. read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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Always good. Don't let the line scare you away, it moves pretty fast. Tonight was Royal Reds, grilled amberjack, and fried sheepshead. No complaints, everyone was happy with their meals! read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Sheepshead 'n chips... and a royal red. - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

A good seafood spot near the water! Don't be intimidated if there is a line because it moves fast! The seafood is fresh and the blackened shrimp were very flavorful! They offer "healthier" sides if you get blackened or grilled. There is plenty of seating and a scenic outdoor area. The service is very good as well! read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Blackened Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Went in for a "last night" seafood dinner on a Friday night. Had fried crab claws and buffalo shrimp for apps. Buffalo shrimp was outstanding! Crab claws were less so. Grilled Mate's Platter had excellent Mahi Mahi. Grilled Scallops were okay, but not great. Service was cheerful and fast. Dining area was bustling and kept clean. read more

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Great place, can be VERY busy - stand in line to order the food! Have someone else stand in the bar line to order drinks - they have a great BOGO happy hour! Lots of options intrigued me - fried pickles, dip, hush puppies, grouper, tacos but I went both time with the shrimp and wasn't disappointed either time! I love their hush puppies too - lil' jalapeño kick to 'em! They have large bottles of tarter, cocktail sauces for the tables. It's a very beach feel for the restaurant but it's perfect, and nice to go outside to eat! Definitely worth a try when you're in town! read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Spicy Mango Margarita - a lil' too sweet. - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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We went to dinner on a Friday night at a little after 5:00 and joined a long line at Dewey Destin's. The line moved quickly and I ordered today's special which was triple tail which I ordered blackened. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. My fish was very tasty and the blackened seasoning was milder than usual. Potatoes were creamy but green beans were kinda bland. I'm not a big fan of green beans so I'm not the best judge. Overall it was a good meal at a fair price and lots of other choices to try in the future. read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Blackened triple tail with mashed potatoes and green beans. - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

I always enjoy the space at Dewey's, it's got a great view. It's order at the counter and they bring you the food to the table. I usually love the fried grouper and it was good but i think I'm over fried food. My partner had blackened grouper and I enjoyed his more. The fries and shrimp were super good! It was a really slow time to be there being 12/31/25 and we had the beach space to ourselves due to the cold read more

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This is the best places to eat in Navarre. It's so easy to order as you first walk in, then seat your self. The food was top notch. From the sandwiches to the appetizers to the fish. The place is awesome for kids on the back sand yard and inside is nice and cool with nice little bar. Great views of the sound as well. read more

Not sure what to think... I really loved the big chunks of tomato in the salad, but I'm sure others would dislike this. Hushpuppies had green peppers in them? Kind of strange, I enjoyed them, but my husband with an allergy did not (just a mild allergy, he's fine). read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - House Salad + Blackened Mahi Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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We spent the day in and around Navarre and after looking at the food options Dewey Destin's was a fairly easy choice, this restaurant's location will draw you in and the food and cocktails will validate you've made the right decision. Once inside you can view the menu or daily special's board before approaching the counter to your right or choose as we did to go directly to the bar for drinks and lunch (it's a two sided bar and we found seats on the dining area side which is still inside but offers a better view). Zach was tending bar and set us up with menus and took our drink orders, we started out with a spicy Bloody Mary and a Mojito both were perfectly crafted and great pours, I decided to follow up my cocktail with a local amber draft which was really refreshing and served ice cold. We started with an appetizer order of fried crab claws (a meal in itself) if you've never experienced these and a crab lover well these are a great example of how they are supposed to be done and definitely addictive. We followed up these with a fried Louisiana catfish basket and a blackened triple tail basket - soooooo much food especially after wiping out the fried crab claws. The fried catfish was fried crispy as I ordered it but moist and flaky honestly I forgot about the sides these portions are large especially for lunch. The blackened triple tail was amazing and again such a nice portion not until we got into this basket did we realize there was a second piece of fish underneath what is shown in the picture. Everything here was great starting with the staff, the service, the food, drinks and prices. When returning to the area it will be a difficult decision not to return here or too explore other dining options. If you're reading this review this place definitely deserves a bookmark... read more

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Service was great and attentive! Got in right before dinner rush and thankfully so! Me and my girl ordered the snow crab (market price put it at 50$) per person. Along with some hush puppies (I'm a sucker for good hush puppies. Food came out exceptionally fast and very hot! Crabs were filled with sweet savory meat and I'm a fat happy camper now! Will definitely be going back for more! read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Snow crab legs! - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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Stopped in for a quick lunch with family and friends. We were seated immediately. Food and service were both excellent. Restaurant was very welcoming with a great view. Great food! read more

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Was surprised on the quality of the food. Shrimp was rubbery and crab legs cold. Did not live up to reputation of what you always hear about being everyone's go to place. Visited last week of June. read more

I don't like to leave bad reviews, but I feel it's important to share our experience. This is not our first bad experience there. We have been four times and every time was just as bad. We only went back so the kids can play in the sand while we wait for the food (this will be the last time!) My grandson ordered the kids' fried fish meal. The fish was hard as a rock, extremely dry inside, and smelled very fishy -- completely inedible. The hush puppy was also so hard you couldn't even bite into it. The french fries were good. My granddaughter ordered the kids' grilled cheese. It was burned to a crisp yet somehow greasy, and there was something inside that looked like melted plastic, which I assume was the cheese. Again, the hush puppy was inedible, but the french fries were good. I ordered the shrimp ceviche. While it had good flavor, there were only a couple of shrimp -- the rest was mostly onions and mushy tomatoes. The worst part was the water they served, which smelled like dirty dishwater. So, for $33 , all we could eat were the salty french fries. We left hungry and dehydrated. read more

We are vacationing in the area and after a pretty long day of travel we were looking for something close to our condo and had good food. Dewey Destin's did not disappoint. The staff is friendly and welcoming as soon as you walk in. Our son had the kid's fried fish meal, my husband had the fried mahi mahi sandwich, and I chose the snow crab legs. It was pretty packed, but our food came fairly quickly and was delicious. We greatly enjoyed the atmosphere and it was my son's first time trying crab legs. He loved them. Would definitely come back if we are in the area in the future. read more

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We eat here once a year while on vacation. The last couple years service had been ok and food was ok. This year 2026, service and food were fantastic.!The staff were friendly, fast and helpful. The food was the best we've ever had. The atmosphere was great as well. read more

The food was amazing! Pet friendly, with back porch picnic tables and view of the bay. Service is great, very polite and professional young adults who serve you well. read more

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OMG... ... this was a great local stomping ground to relax with good food on the water.... How it has fallen from grace. The fish is pounded soooo flat you are eating paper, and on top of that awesomeness they managed to burn the fish and over dry it in every regard. And for the hamburger... welp they managed to mess that up and burn the burger, dry it out, and also make it as flat as paper. My hats off to how badly you can ruin basic food; basic food I paid for someone to make so I can enjoy a night out, but instead I feel like I wasted my time, money, and stomach eating here. This was our favorite local spot, but it has fallen and is now in line with the other local disgusting spots they call food establishments in this area. If you are visiting or a local I would stay away from this place now, they prey on the fact there are noooo options for locals or tourists to eat at in the area. read more

I was anticipating to come here since our last trip. It was so good I thought of it. Yes I really thought of how good the food was last time. This time it was the total opposite. My wife and I ordered the Captains Platter. For over $20 a platter it should have been cooked to temp. Was it? No. It was over cooked! So overcooked it was rubbery. The fish was tasteless and the shrimp had the texture of plastic because it was so overcooked. The only good thing that was edible were the hush puppies. They were the only good thing on the plate. The worst part of it was the fried oysters. I still do not feel well because I was given rotten oysters. The first one I ate I thought to myself that didn't taste right. The second one I took the breading off and smelled it. It smelled rotten. An awful smell. My wife checked hers and they too were rotten. I felt so paranoid because I know bad oysters can make you very ill. Julia one of the workers came and asked us how was everything and we told her about the oysters. We don't like to complain about the food to workers, but this needed to be addressed since I didn't want other people to get sick. She apologized and asked us if we wanted a new plate but we said no. She left and brought us 1 key like pie that was on the house. I was baffled She asked if she can take the tray of food from me and I said yes. She apologized. She took it to the kitchen I believe it's so they can look at the oysters. She said yes they smelled bad. I said yes they smell very bad. Julia the server was the only good thing about the meal that day. She was very apologetic but we told her it wasn't her fault. I don't know how the kitchen is being run there but how can they not smell the bad oysters?! I can still smell it from memory it was so bad. I also have been having diarrhea for the last 2 days. We will never come back to Dewey's. The worst experience I ever had with seafood. Don't know what happened because this place was so good. Never again! read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Rotten oysters! It smelled so bad! We couldn't even eat the rest of the food! $100 wasted! - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Quick and efficient service with a nice atmosphere. Easy dinner with kids. High quality seafood! read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Grouper, scallops, and shrimp - blackened - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Took a chance on this place while going up 98 and was not disappointed. Friendly service, and seafood was fresh and excellent as expected for a restaurant that overlooks the ocean. Would stop again in a heartbeat read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Fried shrimp and hushpuppies - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Great food, mango mojito is a must! Chill vibes and great views. Clean and spacious. read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Don't know how this place is still open. The seafood plater I had tasted like frozen seafood you buy in a box in the grocery store. The crab dip and crab cakes seemed to have little or no crab meat in them. Only thing good about it is the location on the water. I don't mind paying a little more for a good quality meal but this wasn't even close. read more

Worst place we ate at during our vacation. Two plates of overcooked shrimp. Corn had zero taste. Potato's were not done. Mash potatoes seemed like they were from a submarine during WWII. A giant waste of money! Do yourself a favor and go somewhere else. This was mid afternoon not busy!! read more

Always a fan of Dewey's in Navarre, Fl. Never have a meal without an order of Hushpuppies. The service is great and the food is delivered quickly to your table. Drinks are basically self serve but occasionally a host will offer to top it off. I have noticed a change in the quality of the food. Smaller portions, thinner fillets and smaller not so palatable shrimp hidden in the bottom of the steamed shrimp basket. While we still make a trip here at least once in our visit, for drinks and the hush puppies, there are an increasing amount of lower reviews showing that have the same take as this review. The views to the water and a sitting area in the sand is an excellent touch giving diners a waterside seafood experience while watching boaters float by. I gave this last trip and two visits to Dewey's Navarre a mid grade only based on the quality of food and a mixture of over cooked and under cooked items in a single sitting. Need to improve quality control in the kitchen and the actual product (incredibly thin Mahi fillet sandwich). Next time we come in I will do better to take photos to back up my experience. read more

We had a lovely experience at Dewey Destin's Navarre. It was a super relaxed, beach vibe where you order at the counter, take a number, and seat yourself. We got a grilled chicken sandwich and popcorn shrimp special. The shrimp coating had good flavor. The hush puppies that came with the meal were probably the best we've ever had. They had a hint of spice (jalapeño) and a hint of sweet corn muffin. The complementary coleslaw was pretty good as well. The price was reasonable/good for the quality and quantity of food. We spent more earlier in the day at subway. The bonus was we walked to the restaurant since we stayed at the motel right next door. Would definitely recommend! read more

Everything about this place was wonderful! It was our first time here and we were greeted right away as soon as we walked in. There are instructions on how to place an order and what to do after placing an order before you enter the establishment. They offer daily specials as well as their regular menu. I opted for the red rock shrimp - served with corn and potatoes and got mine medium spiciness. I think my husband ordered a blackened mahi mahi but we did share a crab dip. Their crab dip is a must! It was served with cut up pieces of tortilla; truly a great way to start the meal. They have tables outside and in the covered patio. If you want drinks, they have a bar where you order separately. Our food came shortly after. Service here is wonderful as much as their food. read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

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Fast and friendly service. Excellent shrimp. We tried the gulf fried basket and both the buffalo and firecracker shrimp appetizers. read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Gulf shrimp fried basket house salad substitute. - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

Can't wait to come when it's warm enough to go in the water! This place is so pretty and conveniently located right on the sand! The food was good although I'd personally appreciate more veggie options as sides. Great selection of local beers on tap, too! read more

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Not the quality I would expect for the area. It's a franchise so that says a lot. Small portions and very expensive for the amount of food you get. I'm sad to give this place a bad review because the view is gorgeous. read more

Amazing food always fresh and have to have the key lime pie, staff friendly and helpful

$72 for a plate of fries, wife ordered the amberjack and it was extremely fishy tasting, we both couldn't eat it. I had the captains platter, ok but still not worth the $$. Never again at Navarre read more

It's good but not quite as good as the one in Destin. The red shrimp weren't quite as sweet. Great view though. That part is better than the Destin location for sure. read more

Firstly, the prices were relatively high compared to the quality of food. The service was good, everyone was nice. The enclosed deck is pretty nice, being air conditioned comfortably (it was 91 and inside close to 76) The fries tasted like they've been in the freezer too long, and were basically not seasoned. The Mahi Poboy was good, the bread was soft and the fish was hot and cooked through. The shrimp Poboy wasn't as good, the shrimp wasnt de-veined and very lightly flash fried. Gumbo fries were mediocre, gumbo tasted like it was pretty much tomato soup with some extra stuff in it. Over all, the bang for buck was much more in the buck side of the deal and the food was decent. Can't say I would recommend this place. read more

Everything was terrible. Food was bland. Fried oysters were burned. Service was slow.

We had a great meal here at Dewey's! It was a bit different experience than I am used to in that you have to walk up to place your order and then find a seat. Luckily we visited on a Monday evening and were able to snag a table right by the water for a beautiful view of the sound and the full moon. Our food was also very tasty. The general consensus was it could have used a little more seasoning, but overall a solid meal and the price was just right. Our party of seven sampled a little bit of everything. We had stuffed shrimp, blackened shrimp salad, firecracker shrimp poboy, chicken tenders, smoked fish dip, seafood gumbo, fried crab claws and hot crab dip. My favorite bites came from the smoked fish dip, cool and refreshing and the fried crab claws, even though they were lacking salt. I would skip the stuffed shrimp next time. The bacon wrapping it was overwhelming. The server was kind and efficient, the atmosphere was so laid back and relaxed. I'd go back in a heartbeat. read more

Dewey Destin's Navarre - Stuffed Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Navarre, Florida

This is a great place. The stuffed shrimp is incredible ! Unique items on their menu and we love sitting outside for the sunsets. Dog friendly too is a huge plus for us . read more

It felt like it took ages to place my order while we waited in line, but only because the smells from the kitchen were so amazing. The service was as efficient as they could be, super friendly, took their time to get it right. The food was on point. Nothing to criticize here. We ordered the Mate's Blackened, Mahi Mahi sandwich blackened, chicken tenders, grilled chicken sandwich, crab cakes (sooo yummy), and hush puppies. Surprised to find green bell peppers in the hush puppies, but it wasn't bad at all - just interesting and new to us. Seating set up is varied and super clean, cool. Liked it a lot. read more

Definitely matching the rating Food prices were better than other places for the portion size read more