The location is good, the sweet tea and chicken fingers are good. The slaw is ok, the fries wereread more

We recently met up with friends for lunch at Waldo's Chicken & Beer and had such a great…read moreexperience. I really appreciated that the menu is small and easy to read -- no overwhelming choices, just really good ones. The combinations are well thought out, and whether you're in the mood for rotisserie chicken or fried chicken, you honestly can't go wrong. I ordered the Tender Chicken Sandwich, and wow -- the sauce absolutely made it. So flavorful and just the right touch to pull everything together. The décor is awesome (I'll be posting photos!) and gives the place a fun, relaxed vibe. Even though they were super busy when we were there, the service was still great. The employees kept smiling and stayed on top of everything, which says a lot when a place is slammed. We'll definitely be back to chill and enjoy some more delicious food.

The food is great, but the attention to detail of the service is even better. Our server, "Rovel",…read morewas incredible. He anticipated everything in serving our party of four adults and one toddler. He was a whole lot of fun to be around. His upbeat happy attitude was refreshing and contagious. I would 100% go back for the food and 200% for "Rovel". Customer from Baton Rouge LA

The food was amazing. The staff was accommodating. They were so busy but everyone was smiling and…read morevery helpful.

Popped in to grab some takeout last night. The crabcakes were absolutely perfect. Tiny bit spicy…read moreand the fig flatbread had the perfect amount of balsamic and was so good. Five out of five stars for the food. Only downside is that I wish they had an online or call in order option. No photos cause we ate it immediately!

This is a solid spot for breakfast in SRB. It's really cute inside and a nice patio (at this…read morelocation at least). Our waiter, Johnny, was wonderful! He has such a cool vibe and is super easygoing. We were surprised to see they didn't offer any cocktails with liquor so we inquired, apparently it's due to the limited space so they have offerings like Bloody Marys with Sake. It was actually quite tasty! The food was overall flavorful but needed a little more seasoning. I did appreciate the uniqueness of some of the dishes. My Pork Belly Biscuit was insanely good, but the Gravy Biscuit needed more S&P. All in all, prices are reasonable for the portion sizes.

They do the basics, but they do them very well. The biscuits are amazing, the fried chicken is very…read moregood. It's very cheap as well which is always a plus. Highly recommend

Working man's dive breakfast/lunch cafeteria style. Frequented by the "illegal" community.read more

This is a locals favorite fast food fried chicken place. The chicken is nice and crispy, the red…read morebeans and rice was delicious, the mashed taters a little bland but good, the fried mushrooms were okay too, the star was the chicken legs and the chicken and dumplings. The lady at the register was nice and had good southern charm. I really liked it.

we've been wanting to try this for a while and finally made it out. overall, it's a pretty good…read morefried chicken spot. we got the 10pc family meal and it was pretty good deal for $25. chicken was pretty good. batter was crispy and crunchy, chicken was juicy but it definitely didn't blow me away. i think kfc or popeyes has more of those strong seasonings which i prefer. still good nonetheless. we also ordered for dinner and im sure they mass fry these and have them sit ready to go so it may have been sitting for a while. mashed potatoes were good and chicken and dumplings were just okay. i wish they had mac and cheese as a side! we made some at home instead. my little interaction with the staff was good and they were nice and professional. i would come again in the future.

The Surfing Deer is hands down our favorite restaurant in Seagrove Beach. After eight years of…read moredining throughout the 30A area, this is the place we return to again and again. From the moment you arrive, the service is exceptional. The maître d' and wait staff are not only efficient but genuinely kind and welcoming, creating an experience that feels both polished and comfortable. The attention to detail throughout the meal is impressive. What truly stands out is the level of care from management. During our visit, the manager made a point to stop by many tables--not just for a quick, routine check-in--but to sincerely thank guests for visiting and ask thoughtful questions about their meals and service. That genuine hospitality makes a lasting impression. Consistently excellent food, warm service, and a team that truly values its guests make The Surfing Deer our favorite restaurant in the 30A area. We look forward to many more meals there in the years to come.

Ambiance was nice but service was not great for our group of six…read more We started by ordering drinks and four appetizers. Four of the five drinks arrived, then the appetizers came. Our server never checked on us so we couldn't inquire about the missing drink. We ate all of the appetizers with our menus still on the table because he didn't come back to take our dinner order until we had eaten all of the appetizers and had to flag down someone else to ask if we could place our entree order. Have never had that happen at any dining establishment let alone a higher end restaurant like Surfing Deer! It took a long time for the entrees to arrive and to get our drink order corrected. The original adult mocktail was given to one of the kids and it was unclear that it was her kids drink that was never brought to the table. Our truffle fries were cold, the pad Thai was chewy and oddly salty. Those things could have been overlooked but we just felt overall that we weren't really being cared for at the table so we skipped dessert. It was a very disappointing experience. Food wise: --Hushpuppies 3/5 just standard nothing special --Brussel sprouts 4/5 good but oily and small portion --clothes hanger bacon 4/5 for flavor and presentation. Rosemary torched at the table was odd bc it didn't flavor the bacon it just made smoke go everywhere --surfing deer chicken nugs 5/5 like an elevated chick fil a nugget with a delicious slaw --Seafood acadania: 5/5 delicious --Fish of the day: 4/5 small ish portion but good --Pesto pappardelle: 4/5 good but a bit chewy --Pad Thai: 2/5 what was that even? very chewy noodles with super salty sauce. Not even a relative of pad Thai --Kids petite filet mignon 4/5 super good but fries were cold and 22.00 for a tiny steak

My husband and I had the crab legs and red fish sandwich, both fantastic!! The staff are lovelyread more

Overall food was great. The crab balls were good, and the 2 for 1 Grouper dinner special was hard…read moreto beat. Our server was great, and the restaurant itself has a great vibe inside.

This place is phenomenal. The most perfectly seasoned and tender chicken you'll eat. The staff is…read moreso kind and generous. This place is wonderful. Came on our way to family photos and the kids were starving. Just popped in with minimal expectations and was quickly blown away by the customer service and even more from the delicious food! Be sure to check this roadside spot out on your family vacation to Destin.

Service is horrible. All 3 workers watched me walk into the store while they were on a smoke break…read moreand I proceeded to stand in an empty restaurant for 7 minutes. Gave up walked out and they're just standing there chit chatting it up. This restaurant won't last long.

BLUF: Excellent food in a casual atmosphere…read more Local Catch has an unassuming building on 30A with an equally casual interior. Although this place has bar vibes, the food is elevated. We landed at Local Catch in search of grouper and we found it! I loved their blackened grouper with beurre blanc sauce, green beans and mashed potatoes. Before diving into the grouper, I shared nachos with the table and they too were surprisingly awesome. Local Catch makes their nachos with home made tortillas and something about how they topped them with pork, lots of cheese, and a little bit of a sweet salsa, madee them memorable. Other items on the seafood and American fare inspired menu include tacos, burgers, po' boys, steaks and salad. If I wasn't craving grouper, it would have been hard to choose. Service was excellent as well. We visited during the busy spring break season and there was plenty of parking in the private lot. In addition to indoor seating, there are also some tables on the front patio. I'd love to return and try many more menu items and my leam with a draft beer or cocktail.

Great fish tacos, great service, dog friendly and vibe was great for the summer. Would come back!read more