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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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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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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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 local dive. Even though calling it a dive isn't quite correct considering the clientele. Waking into it, it's a dive. Order at the register. Grab a number and find a place to sit. (Outside is nice and if you get lucky might see a dolphin). The staff was fast and friendly. I was there for lunch so no idea what dinner looks like. I enjoyed fresh oysters and fish tacos and both were good. The oysters were impressive, big and meaty. Recommend those for anyone who likes them Overall, I am glad I listened to some locals and followed the yelp reviews. Definitely not disappointed! read more

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Good broiled oysters. Had the tequila lime cilantro that is topped with baby shrimp. Service good. Atmosphere is good. What you'd expect from dive bar. I like mine divey. We went for lunch and sat outside. It was very nice. Had the soft shell crab sandwich and the shrimp po boy. We also ordered the soft pretzel and the boiled peanuts. The pretzel was decent. Boiled peanuts, which I love, were good but a very small portion for the $5 cost. Overall, I liked it and would love to return on a night when busy and hopping!! 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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First, WOW on the delicious seafood...!!! We had seafood gumbo, fried oysters, fried shrimp, and beer to top it off. Downside, small place so seating is tough, and tight. Five stars. 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.

Omg love this place!!! Actually got to meet the owner and he is such a chill guy! Locals love the place and the locals are just as chill! Go here! Eat here!! Get dessert! Enjoy a beer! Live music and lovely atmosphere! We will be back!!! read more

This place is tucked away in the river and they have the patio lightly lit with string lights. The oysters were amazing along with the drinks. The guy taking the orders is super personable. Will definitely go back read more

- Spinach and Artichoke Shrimp Dip 8/10 not a pita chip girl AT ALL but the dip was very delicious - Hushpuppies 8.2/10 sauce was dilly which I'm very anti pickle but again still so good - Jalapeños Cheddar Oysters 6/10 not my thing but still good. Got some sand in my bite which was muh read more

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Very good food, very casual. Self serve, go up to counter and order. Small area inside that has Ac. Outside seating has great views

Food was really good. Oysters were awesome. We had raw oysters and flame grilled oysters; recommend the Swampfire, Tropical and Doc-A-Fellers. read more

No better fried green tomatoes exist, great oysters, and the laid back culture set a fun and engaging vibe!

Loved this little dive bar. The grilled oysters are absolutely awesome. Got the sampler of the 1st 3 and they were out of this world. Cant wait to come back. read more

Chilled. Relaxing. Good shade. Cool breeze. Great food and drink. If you're uptight or want a white tablecloth, stay away. You'll just ruin it for everyone else. read more

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Some amazing seafood with a chill vibe and view. Flame grilled oysters with many different flavors to choose from. We tried the house oysters, swamp fire, bacon Gouda, and tequila lime cilantro. Peel and eat shrimp with hush puppies. Gumbo. Everything was amazing! And the cutest kitties to top it off. read more

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Nice location right on the water. Tried the House, Tequila Lime, and Caribbean Jerk oysters, all were good. Fries, onion rings, and hush puppies all great as well. Friendly and quick service read more

AMAZING! Put this at the TOP of your list for lunch or dinner, best fish tacos in the area! Every time I've sat outside I've seen a dolphin pod or two pass through. This was one of the best dive bars I've ever been to, I can't put my finger on it but the oysters and the tacos with fries just touched my soul. Stop searching because this is the place! A tiny bit hard to find as the turn off is right before the bridge but it's so worth it. read more

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Amazing staff!! Food was absolutely amazing. The vibe is very cool and super laid back. Just wish they had better parking.

While in town for vacation, family suggested going to Doc's which is on Tom's Bayou. Really small parking lot (may need to park next door at now closed down restaurant), construction going on at Doc's (expanding into two buildings with even more seating area). Place order at the counter with counter staff being polite and making great suggestions. Multi level seating over looking Tom's Bayou with a nice wind, ordered fried shrimp, popcorn shrimp, fried Mahi Mahi, onion rings and sooo many french fries come with the meals. Prices are reasonable, could used a little more attention to the tables by wait staff especially since the receipts are asking for a 20% tip with minimal service. Mad rush times are at lunch and dinner with quieter times being around 11 am and mid afternoon. Look forward to returning on our next visit. read more

Always looking for little hole in the wall places that serves good food and Doc's fits the mold. I read all of the reviews on Yelp and was off to enjoy some oysters and a fish sandwich. I saw that they had happy hour oysters and I am always looking for a deal. Arrived and felt right at home. Looks like some old fishing shack from the outside, just a cool place to hang out. You order inside and they bring everything to your table. I was lucky to snag a table outside and it was a beautiful day. The view is pretty amazing. Again just a great place to hang out with some drinks and food. I had a dozen raw oysters and a fish sandwich. My selections were on point as they both were full of flavor. This is a place that I would return. read more

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Friendly people and great wings! Oh, and the Oysters...... to die for! Can't wait for new addition to be completed.

Dozen Raw Oysters Onion Rings Fried Green Tomatoes Blackened Fish Fried Shrimp Coleslaw Fries and Hush Puppies Party of 6 Beach Bums for lunch ~ The food was delicious, but I am not a fan of standing in line to order. It gets a bit crowded inside. Thank goodness for the outdoor seating and good weather. This was our first time, and we picked Doc's for the raw oysters, and they didn't disappoint. We stay in Fort Walton when we come to the beach, and are always on the lookout for fresh raw oysters. Until next year, keep those oysters cold! ~ The Beach Bunch read more

You won't find a more solid oyster shack in the area! We absolutely LOVED Doc's Oyster Bar and visited multiple times during our vacation. In my option, Doc's takes the prize over any of the "five-star" restaurants and fine dining establishments in and around Destin- we tried many of them and were highly disappointed. This is the ONLY place that we did not receive sandy oysters while visiting the area. The fried crab sandwich was fresh and delicious as well. The craft beer selection was nice, and dinner was accompanied by live music on certain nights. The casual atmosphere was highly enjoyable and the staff were attentive and friendly. Fingers crossed that Doc's will continue to stay open for many more years to come!!! read more

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The food was excellent! Largest oysters I have ever seen. available a dozen different ways. I had the softshell crab tacos, which were superb. I highly recommend this place for dinner and don't forget their specialty drinks. They make a mean margarita. read more

Cute little place off the bayou. Clean tables and friendly staff. Hubby had the burger and I had Mahi. Good food all around. Definitely worth the try. We plan to go back and try some of their baked oysters. read more

I had the privilege to dine in Panama City Beach, Taste it's finest, to its diviest- Upon leaving Back to Denver, we were in Okaloosa County, Just 3 hours to play in the emerald coast area before catching a flight out- Destin-Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) I always drive around till I find somewhere to eat and let my taste for foodventure lead me- After passing by this place I Knew this is where I needed to be for a taste and to check out the view - My most pleasant memory of both taste and experience will be this establishment- If you have an exotic desire for food and atmosphere, then make sure you find this place on your GPS and flag it as a "Must Try"- This is Florida done right !!! read more

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Docks is always on it! Food is very delicious. Service is fast and staff is very helpful. They had a section reserved for the evening and still let us sit and enjoy a beautiful view of the bayou. read more

Great atmosphere, delicious food, and strong drinks. Highly recommend! We saw dolphins and enjoyed feeding the catfish our scraps. read more

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Doc's is simply awesome!!! It's laid back and relaxing with a great menu selection. I had the fish tacos, my wife had the house oysters. Both were very good. It's a little rough right now due to the construction, but totally worth the trip. I recommend Doc's for sure!! read more

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Food and service is always on point! However, the wings are by far the worst I have ever had. Great atmosphere and location.