The Venue is without question a premier location to have a wedding! The organization and…read moreprofessionalism of Suzy Hunt and Kristine Nelson made for a very memorable experience for my daughter and our family. We had great support from the beginning to end to ensure a pleasant and memorable experience. Would not hesitate to have another event at the Venue.

From the owner: Welcome to The Venue, where coastal charm meets chic elegance in the heart of downtown Fort Walton…read moreBeach. Nestled along the waterfront, our unique and fresh event space offers a captivating blend of modern sophistication and laid-back coastal vibes. Picture your dream wedding or special event set against the backdrop of our stunning manicured lawn, with the gentle breeze from the nearby waters adding a touch of romance. At The Venue, we pride ourselves on flexibility, striving to bring your vision to life seamlessly. Whether it’s an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, our commitment is to exceed your expectations. Step into a world where every detail is perfected, and every moment is unforgettable. Let The Venue be the canvas for your extraordinary memories.

Don't judge a book by it's cover. We were staying across the street and looking for something close…read moreand the menu looked right. The outside is very plain and looks like an office building, while the inside is artsy. But the food was AMAZING. We had the crawfish bites, steamed shrimp, mussels and crab legs. All were the best we had all trip.

Every time I visit the area this is a place I always make plans to visit. The service is always…read moregreat and food is amazing! The garlic bread is a must try! Always a great meal when we come here!

Incredible venue. Beautiful. Directly on the water. Gorgeous! Perfect for private party, wedding,…read morereception, holiday party, family reunion.

From the owner: WaterVue is the perfect venue for weddings, whether it be a local or a destination wedding. With…read morecapacity of 300 guests, we also host receptions , corporate parties, holiday gathering, lectures, fundraising events or any special event.

This hotel has a great pool with awesome views of the beach. The staff were very nice and friendly…read more Our room was also thoroughly cleaned each day. However our bathroom definitely needed some upgrades. The bottom of the tub had stains in it and the toilet seat needed to be replaced. The hand soap and lotion dispenser was broken and needed to be replaced as well. Unfortunately, the WiFi was slow and only worked in certain areas of our room. The microwave had to be replaced twice because it stopped working initially (it was overheating and something was going on with the breaker) then the staff brought us another one that turned on but didn't warm up the food. So finally the 3rd microwave worked properly. Unfortunately, you do have to pay for breakfast ($18-$20), but if you stay at the Hilton Garden Inn next door, they have free breakfast.

Stopped in for a few days in January (last visit was 100 degrees in August). No crowds and…read morebeautiful weather. The Rooms are very nice with balcony facing pool and ocean. Great for sunrise and sunset views. We received drink vouchers for the bar as well as breakfast voucher in their restaurant. The views are beautiful. The staff very pleasant and helpful. Since we are on the road for a few weeks we used their clean guest laundry room to do a quick wash & dry. With restaurant suggestions and sites to see. The pool and tiki bar is perfect for a tropical feel. Always a wonderful place to stay at Ft Walton.

Amazing food ,amazing staff and kindness Ali and Charlotte the owners…read more We love going here to dine and for special occasions . We have done baby showers and special anniversaries. Every time was excellent. Fresh food and very caring staff. I recommend this place to everyone I know. Thank you

Best ever! Food was excellent (lasagna and shrimp scampi!) Service top quality and lovely…read moreatmosphere.

Very nice hotel with excellent beach and great views. Close to local pier. Great food and drinks…read more Very friendly bartender.

There are two hotel brands within Marriott Bonvoy portfolio that have largely been forgotten. They…read moreare Sheraton and Four Points. It's a bit of a miracle they still somehow exist. After all, nearly all of them are in a state of despair, often located in buildings from the 60s and 70s that have been neglected for decades. It's frankly a bit of a sad brand story. The Four Points brand was born in 1995 and largely remained in that time since. Yet, this Four Points in Ft Walton did get some attention. The property just finished up a renovation in 2024 and many elements of the hotel are now looking much better. There is fresh furniture in the rooms, a revamped lobby and a decent pool area. There isn't much change to the depressing exterior design. There are smaller things like paint on the balcony that was not redone and thus continues to peel as you lean to take in the ocean views. It's as budget as budget renovations get, but it's still nice to see things get refreshed and the hotel generally looks borderline acceptable at a 3 star level. The upside is that the resort is actually vast, covering large grounds, with beautiful landscaping of flowers and palm trees. There is a bit of that old Florida motel vibe to the whole place and one could say, it's a bit romantic. When it comes to status recognition, the hotel really stands out. There was an amazing upgrade to an ocean front room, despite the hotel being at near full occupancy. There was late checkout. Lastly, breakfast is really solid for a three star properties with different fruit, waffle makers, potatoes and other classics. As a whole, good for the range where it sits. Thus, Four Points is a now a decent beach property with fresh renovations and status recognition alone might make it a consideration for a return trip if the price is right. It has the basics covered, it's clean and while it might be an eyesore looking at it from the beach, the views of the oceanfront balcony are spectacular.

Why no one has Yelped this place is beyond me. My friend booked her wedding here and it was…read morefabulous. Simple, classic and elegant! The staff were professional and accommodating. The venue speaks volumes and if you want the classic beach wedding with bridal cottage and reception all in one, definitely check this place out! Great space for catering, music, dancing etc...!

I've catered and filmed a lot of weddings. But this time, it was for my son & daughter-in-law at…read morethe Destin Bay House on the Choctawhatchee Bay. This venue was the best choice we could have made! Private, elegant, and absolutely magical! The building layout, tables, and seating accommodations were perfect, the kitchen very handy, a cute little cottage for getting ready, and a gorgeous background for some great photos and video! It had everything you could possibly want for the perfect wedding ceremony and celebration~ The Destin Bay House would be perfect for any gathering!

Ok so feeling fancy. We were guests at the club. After we docked the boat, we came in for late…read morelunch. The burger n sweet potato fries were very good. The drinks were refreshing, I had single serving of la Marca Prosecco. It was a perfect way to end the afternoon w full belly after the day of boating. Yes fancy indeed

I spoke with John, the fleet captain. I was greeted as soon as I walked in. Very friendly club with…read morea phenomenal view. So nice to be welcomed instead of alienated. Good beer/bar selection. Great conversations about sailing to be had here. Highly recommend this place for reciprocal members.

I came here for the tae kwon do tournament too. The facilities were very clean and modern. The…read morestaff did a good job getting everything ready for us. Im looking forward to it again next year. By the way, I did win.

Not sure if this is a isolated incident or this happens all the time here…read more We came from Michigan for a National Dance competition, Dupree Dance. Dupree has always had a great event, have never had problems with that. What we experienced was the convention center would not allow any outside food in for anyone. I would expect that from spectators, but not from the kids preforming and attending the workshops. Our kids spent most of the day there, over several consecutive days. There was piles of food and snacks from the kids attending this event. The reason we were told this is the food services here has a contract to provide food and drinks for the entire convention center. That's great but there was one single counted for hundreds of kids who only had minutes between classes/costume changes to grab something to eat. No time to stand in long lines. On top of that my kids have severe food allergies and the food services here had no lists of allergens found in the food they provide(pretty sure there is a FDA regulation about that). They still would not allow us to bring in food for our kid that was safe for them to eat. What our kids were going to bring in was just some fresh vegetables and Gold Fish crackers, these items were not available for purchase here. The convention place is clean, comfortable and kept up. I have never been treated like this before. People being searched for any scrap of food, no one looking for anything threatening like weapons. I have seen criminals treated better for wanting something to eat. This review is more for the food services and the convention policies here. The food services had very limited selections available which was very disappointing. When some of the kids went to get something to eat, all they had left was chips and candy. I hope Dupree never uses this facility again. I would not come here again. Something that is kind of infuriating is they don't want these kids bringing in outside food or drink but the food services worker has a gas station pop that she is sipping on and when I asked her she told me why would she pay $3 for a pop when she can get a bigger size for half the price somewhere else. WTF

Music Mart is full of surprises. The store looks small from the outside, but inside it is…read morejam-packed with equipment. Most of the equipment is 6-string guitar-centric and bass guitar-centric, but there are many other instruments as well as tons of accessories. The staff is knowledgeable, and they aren't out for your money. They have no issues letting you test out their products. If they don't have a particular item in stock, they'll order it for you. I recently bought a quarter stack from them, and it was a pleasant experience doing business with them.

Music Mart is as good as they come! Tim's vast selection (of both for instruments and gear), and…read moreis only surpassed by his knowledge and willingness to take all the time his customers need! His prices are low (sometimes beating on-line retailers), but the real value isn't in the price, it's in the service he gives each of his clients!