Voted worst parking on the Emerald Coast 5 years in a row. Great exercise if walking from the front lot....which you will.

What a fun spot! Very small parking lot. The food was really good! The hush puppies were amazing! The staff was very friendly and easy going while working with our group of 5. read more

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I am an unrecoverable oyster addict. This place is a perfect fix. Shuck, pluck and chuck. read more

Been there three times and the fresh shucked oysters never disappoint. Staff is friendly, drinks are nice and cold. The scenery is awesome. Can't wait to visit again. read more

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Doc's Oyster Bar in Valparaiso... Meh. Checked out Doc's on a Monday night for dinner, as the reviews were nearly all 5 stars... While it wasn't bad, I didn't think it lived up to all the hype. Doc's has a prime location right on an inlet and has super chill beach bar vibes, but I'd call it more of a run down local dive bar... Not anything wrong with that, but not really my thing. The food was alright ($15 for 6 oysters the size of a dime was laughable), they have a good draft beer selection, and the service was really friendly... Albeit I didn't like the service model though - No servers, you had to go to the counter to order both food and drinks. I can see this place being slammed on the weekend and service being a complete nightmare. All-in-all, not bad but not my favorite place in town either... If you like a local dive bar with decent food and well-priced drinks, check out Doc's. read more

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Oyster dive bar near the base. Great ambience, and good oysters. You place all orders with the bartender and they bring you food to you. Thursday nights are karaoke nights. read more

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WE love Doc's and since the' Up Model' the place has lots of choices for seating. The bar downstairs has great service; Preston is a delight. The FOOD is always on point; them hushpuppies are the best I have ever had!!!!! We love the live music on Friday and Saturday nights . Good value, cold drinks and great service !!!! read more

The last time I was in this area, I loved this place. It has a cozy old bayou feel with a multi level deck over looking the water. Parking really sucks. You order at the bar and the food is brought out to you by a number. They have added a new bar space with makes it bigger. The interior is all sea based with lobsters, big spear fished fish and even a big ole shark. The oysters were good. The Mahi Tacos were good. I had Doc's beer which was not my favorite. They have a decent selection of bourbon. It was trivia night so it was getting crowded as I left. read more

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We had an amazing time here. The food and service were excellent. Exactly what we were looking for.

5/5, no complaints. I was in town for a few days and decided to get take out my last night. Great decision! I got the blackened fish basket. Good amount of fish and the sauce is amazing. Next time I'm in town I'll be eating here again. Hard to beat it for the flavor and you can beat it for the price. read more

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There are great views at this quaint water-front oyster bar. You order from the counter, are given a number, and can sit wherever you like. We had a dozen raw gulf oysters as well as grilled. Prices are pretty fair, and they have a happy hour on drinks read more

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Very nice atmosphere with tons of indoor and outdoor seating. Food was great and staff were accommodating.

Food was excellent. I had the fish and chips. I loved their fried oysters. Their drinks are great too

On business travel on Father's Day so tough sledding on a Sunday and finding somewhere open. I had targeted Doc's from the start as I love fresh seafood and wanted see what they had to offer! First off the directions were a hair off if using Yelp app. Took me to the establishment right next to Doc's. From the outside, it is definitely a dive bar but a cool location right next to water. The weather was crazy hot even at 7:30 so I decided to venture inside to place my order and grab a seat - picture is pretty neat. My Yuengling was fresh and served icy cold! I decided to skip the oysters as I had no idea what they looked like... I went with the Fried Green Tomatoes and the Mahi Mahi fish basket. Loved the bang bang sauce on the tomatoes. The fried baby shrimp were also a different touch. The tomatoes were fresh and thick cut so it played well and loved the added hot sauce I threw on. My main order was the Mahi Mahi which I ordered blackened. Order came with a spicy ranch and two hush puppies with fries. The fish was absolutely awesome. Flaky and seasoned well. The fries and the hush puppies were also great. Definitely could need finish everything. While sitting at the table, I was able to see the flame broiled oyster and knew I would be back for a quick lunch before heading to the airport. I tried the oysters three ways. The tequila lime cilantro, the jerk with rum butter and the three cheese with jalapeños! I honestly loved them all. Hope my ventures on business brings me back to the Eglin area! Enjoy the pics... read more

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Doc's is always amazing and their recent remodel has just added more awesomeness. This is a true Oyster Bar!!

There's a reason why Doc's Oyster Bar has so many awards hanging up. Their food is super fresh and sourced locally. Their drinks are always ice cold and made to perfection. The owner himself is a great guy! The atmosphere here is very inviting. I love coming in and parking the boat outside after a day of fishing and getting some fresh boiled shrimp. Karaoke on Thursdays is a great time! read more

We enjoyed the house oysters that were chargrilled with butter and Parmesan. My wife had an oyster poboy and she enjoyed it (bread isn't the same as New Orleans but for Florida and as good) I had the blackened mahi basket and it was very good along with the fries and sauce. It's a nice patio to hang out. Little hole in the wall place and service was friendly and fast. We will definitely be going back. read more

Doesn't look like much from the parking lot, but it has multiple levels if lovely waterfront seating and solid bar food. You order and the counter and take your number to your seat. read more

Ok folks - I've eaten a lot of onion rings but I have to say that Doc's Onion Rings are the Best around our area. If you challenge my comment - I challenge you to go and order some. They're Golden brown, perfect rings, crispy, and when you bite into them - you don't get the hot inside onion chin slap - you know what I'm talking about ! So go get a beer, dozen oysters and an order of rings!! Service is fast and sitting on the dock is always pleasant with good music and fresh air (as long as you're not sitting next to a smoker) - a locals favorite hangout ! read more

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What a hidden Gem!! I had the Maui Tacos and they were awesome. The rest of the table had oysters both ways and they raved. The atmosphere is so perfect! We had a birthday boy and our server fixed us up with a candle. read more

We flew into Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport and headed for Destin/Miramar Beach. The timing was right for lunch, so we stopped at Doc's. Great choice! Found a nice spot overlooking the water and went inside to order. Came back with a margarita and a local beer that hit the spot. They brought us our raw oysters, then our sandwiches. Everything was tasty and it was so relaxing with a slight breeze off the water. Every employee we dealt with was friendly and helpful. We'll be back the next time we come through. read more

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New favorite spot for fresh raw oysters and mahi mahi (blackened) fish tacos!! Great bayou front spot! Park up the hill and walk down!! read more

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Your local Florida coastal oysters bar that's serving up delicious food, fresh oysters with that good ole southern hospitality. Walk in, order, pick a seat (sit outside) relax and enjoy the food and old Florida scenery! read more

This place is absolutely a hidden gem! Oysters were huge and taste was awesome! Great service, cool vibe on the water. Very laid back and relaxing. read more

If you're cruising along the Florida Panhandle and looking for a laid-back spot to grab some honest, satisfying seafood, Doc's Oyster Bar in Valparaiso deserves a detour. It's the kind of place where the breeze off the water pairs perfectly with a cold drink and a plate of something fried just right. The outdoor seating is the real star here. Nestled right along Tom's Bayou, Doc's offers a view that's pure coastal charm -- boats drifting by, birds overhead, and the kind of atmosphere that reminds you why eating outside is always a good idea. It's casual, welcoming, and just salty enough to feel authentic with friendly, attentive service. The blackened mahi mahi fish basket is the standout. Perfectly cooked, with a smoky spice rub that enhances rather than overwhelms the flavor of the fish. It's served hot, fresh, and flaky -- everything you want in a simple seafood dish. The hushpuppies are a solid sidekick: golden, crisp, and just a little sweet, they do their job well without stealing the show. No, this isn't haute cuisine -- but it doesn't pretend to be. Doc's serves up good, solid seafood that hits the spot after a day on the water or exploring the coast. It may not change your life, but it might just become your go-to for a no-fuss seafood fix with a view that's hard to beat. Come around sunset, grab a seat outside, and soak in the vibe. Doc's knows what it is -- and it does it well. read more

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The place advertises that Yelper named this "Best Dive Bar". While I don't get that as it is upscale in comparison to dive bars I go to and it is not a dive bar as in scuba.., Otherwise the food is very good. A bit pricy. Oysters are small. But the preparation is spot on fried and grilled. Service is excellent. Love the cat "Spot". Love the on the water location. Beer selection is good. The trio playing music were pretty good too. read more

Had a real estate brainstorm session with my teammate last minute at Docs. The place we were scheduled to go to was closed and this last-minute decision did not disappoint. Jamie was such a great server/host during our time there. She was attentive, super sweet and genuinely such a happy girl. Makes a big difference when you get incredible service. The food was delicious, the view and sitting out on the deck was picture perfect. I love that they have umbrellas so you can stay out of the sun on hotter days like today but still enjoy being outside. We will definitely be back. They also have great Sunday brunch. Thanks for a great experience Jamie read more

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The food was traditional southern seafood with an additional bonus of being on the water!

Our food took forever to arrive. The gator bites were tough and chewy. The oysters I received were on a half melted ice tray and had a weird after taste. A plus was they did give us a free half dozen for our wait which tasted better because the ice it was on wasn't melted. Luckily the atmosphere was nice so the wait didn't seem as bad. read more

Doc's was a great find. You want to call it a local dive but it's more than that. It was an experience. Food, service and vibe were all fantastic. All I can say is if you are reading this from anywhere close to Valparaiso, Fl just drive it! Im saying drive it from Gulf Shores. I'm saying drive it from Pensacola and beyond! Enjoy! read more

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Good oyster, good food good atmosphere, wait staff was friendly. Looking forward to getting back soon.

The blackened mahi-mahi was delicious! You have to order at the bar and then they will bring the food to you. read more

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Food and service was pretty good. The only thing that was confusing is there is no host to seat you. We didn't know if it was open seating or if someone was to seat you. We ended up asking the bartender who told us we could sit anywhere. We sat at the bar outside which was really hot. Wish there were more fans or misters outside to cool it down a little! read more

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A couple of locals recommended this for lunch. So glad I did. This is a great little local spot over the top ambiance of being located on the bayou. The decor was a little different but local lore helped me understand this was originally owned by a doctor. All in all food, service and ambience was top notch. Loved this little greasy spoon! read more

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This place was the best place my friend and I ate at on our entire trip!! AMAZING!! The location is a little tucked away by the river but has an amazing view. I will definitely say that if you're headed back north from Destin, this place is a 5 minute detour and completely worth it. We ordered sooooo much since I had a cooler in the car haha. I ordered a half dozen of the raw oysters and a half dozen of the Rockefeller oysters done three separate ways. I also got the spinach and artichoke shrimp dip and the cod basket as well. My friend also got a card basket, but got the boiled peanuts and the pickle chips. Everything was at least a 10/10. I would even go ahead and give those Rockefeller oysters a 12/10. I don't plan on coming back to Destin anytime soon but I would love to eat here again!! Staff is friendly as well. They have some cats who live there and they've even made them little homes read more

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Wonderful views and good casual bar food. Blackened Mahi Mahi basket was recommended by the bartender and did not disappoint. Not very crowded on a Saturday evening in November and chill vibe. read more

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The food was fresh and got to our table quickly You go in the bar to order before heading to your table on the bayou It was nice to sit outside by the water - there's also seating inside Highly recommend read more

Great ambience, good prices, and friendly staff. It said it's a great dive bar, but I don't think it's a dive bar because it's just too cool. Beautiful view. read more

It's a cute honky tonk place which is where it ends. Food is extremely salty did not enjoy it at all. Average food. Prices are okay.

If you find yourself on the north end of Elgin Air Force Base in Tom's Bayou, do stop in to Doc's, voted best Dive Bar on Yelp. One of my personal favorites, Fried Green Tomatoes, is on the menu but if you're also an oyster fan you need to get the Oyster BLT! There is a type of party in your mouth that requires a velvet VIP access. Order a 30A Beach Blonde Ale and the meal is complete. A couple of pics of the view. Enjoy!! read more