First Watch

We went on a Friday morning around 11am. The place was hopping and the vibe was chill and not…read moreovercrowded. We waited about 20 minutes but it was not unpleasant. I recommend getting on the waitlist from Yelp. The food was DELICIOUS. Both my husband and I had the Panhandle scramble. I substituted a biscuit for the English muffin and it was perfectly soft and fluffy. The food was seasoned and the portions were huge. Next time we may just share one. Highly recommend if you are in Destin.

All I can say is WOW! Hands down the best breakfast I've EVER had. The food was DELICIOUS! I had…read morethe Captains Course Omelet. I don't know what they put in that Coastal Butter, but I need a jar of it. AND THE POTATOES??!!? Soooo good! What made our experience even better was our waitress Kayla. She was very sweet and accommodating. Will definitely be back!

Front counter

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Shrimp and Grits

Donut Hole Bakery Cafe

4.3(1.7k reviews)

3.7 mi

Great breakfasts and we always have to take home Key Lime pie. Hours are better than most places…read morefor a quick bite or leisurely meal, 6am-10pm every day

Since we visited a couple yeara ago their prices have almost doubled but the quality is less than…read more $103 and was not impressed. Won't be back.

Early Crew

Dozen assorted donuts

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Pancakes

The Pancakery

3.9(930 reviews)

2.8 mi

Although this was not the place we originally planned for Saturday brunch, a long wait at…read moreBistrology caused us to shift our brunch plans here and just have a more reasonable wait. They were very packed here with customers elbow to elbow at every table the entire time we both waited and dined. So, it wasn't the most relaxing atmosphere but that could probably be fixed by going on a weekday or just earlier in the day when others are sleeping in. There were so many yummy food options here. I'm a savory breakfast/brunch girly, but with it being called The Pancakery I did want to give the pancakes a try. I liked that most options came with a side of pancakes so that was perfect for me to get both my sweet and savory fix. I chose the gulf shrimp omelette with a side of pancakes. I actually enjoyed the pancakes more! We were given warm syrup to go along with it. The omeletet was decent, just not too flavorful or memorable. The highlight of our visit was our sweet waitress. Im blanking on her name at the moment, but remember her mentioning she was from Nepal. She gave us each a pretty pink pen to keep. There was also a promotion where if you posted your pancakes on Instagram you got a free reusable bag. I loved the bag and it will always remind me of our visit!

Bang for your buck: 9/10 Quality: 9/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance/Location: 10/10 Overall: 9/10

Slogan above the bar!

Grilled Shrimp Omelette

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Club Sandwich

Blue Mahoe Breakfast & Lunch

4.5(113 reviews)

4.5 mi

The BEST breakfast in Destin. My boyfriend and I stopped in on our trip down to Destin last week…read more He got the Bourbon Street Chicken and Waffles and I got the Crab Benedict and a Bushwhacker iced coffee. All of which were amazing! We even stopped in the next day for lunch. We split the jerk chicken basket. Another winner! Pro tip : ask for Fionna. She's the best waitress/manager. We will definitely be back next time we are in town

On the main road here in Destin…read more The music sounds clubby inside. Considered the crab croissant, but the pics on here didn't look so good and the croissant didn't look golden brown or flaky, like I tend to favor. We ordered the spicy carb scramble, cup of coconut grits, iced coffee, less whipped cream, jerk chicken basket, island burger and Blue Mahoe beer. $51.71 for everything except the island burger and the Blue Mahoe beer. The iced coffee comes topped with whipped cream, it's mixed with chocolate. It's obviously very chocolatey as a result of the added chocolate. The Blue Mahoe beer is made with mango, it's different for sure. The base of the beer tastes like a Blue Moon, maybe. Shows mango cart on the cocktail menu, no idea what a mango cart means though. Service was good, although our waitress seemed like she might be new since she didn't know the specifics of the menu items. Not sure why I was thinking the jerk chicken would not be on the bone, so that made it a bit messier than planned. The island burger is spicy, my FIL enjoyed it. The spicy crab scramble was good. Could have better jam to go with the toast, the grape jelly didn't look anything like a jelly and was quite runny for my toast at least. The mixed berry was a bit thicker for spreading. The coconut grit was quite creamy, just a very subtle coconut flavor. The jerk chicken sauce is super flavorful and quite good. The cabbage slaw on the side was bland and seemed like an afterthought to me. The fries were partly over fried and as if the oil had saturated into a few of the fries to make them look translucent even. Still overall a nice lunch.

Bourbon Street with Country Fries

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Bourbon Chicken

Cafe Destin

4.3(282 reviews)

2.8 mi

While visiting Destin this week, we placed a pick up order for this spot and they didn't miss. My…read morechildren both got different omelets. And I got a stack of strawberry pancakes. When I'd gotten back to the hotel I was irritated, because they didn't provide me any syrup. Needless to say, I didn't need the syrup, there were some preserves/ jelly included and it was amazing. They were perfectly cooked and they tasted amazing. The omelets were huge and they have these breakfast fries that were seasoned to perfection. All in all, I see why they had a long wait and line out the door. Next time we come, I'll definitely come early enough to eat inside.

Took the day off on Friday, so my friend and I decided to grab a late lunch at Cafe Destin. From…read morethe moment we walked in, we were greeted right away and handed menus. We were told to sit anywhere we wanted and, once we knew what we wanted, just head up to the counter to place our order. We both decided on the breakfast burrito--my friend got theirs with bacon, while I went with ham. The burritos came out on paper plates with plastic utensils, keeping things very casual and laid-back. The burritos were cooked perfectly and came out fresh, rather than sitting around. The potatoes that came with them were great as well and paired nicely with the burrito. Overall, Cafe Destin is a great casual spot for breakfast or lunch. The food was fresh, the service was friendly, and everything came out just right. I'd definitely recommend giving Cafe Destin a try!

The Club

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The diner counter at Cafe Destin

The Back Porch

3.9(2.7k reviews)

1.7 mi

•$$$

Awesome waiter Alan Great Margarita…read moreand baked oysters Plus modified a dish to my preference made my 62nd birthday special

Popular restaurant so my experience may not be typical…read more Service was good but not great. When we asked for refills, a server said, "I'll go find your server." Overall, our guy did a very good job. Appetizers. The best part of the meal. The mushrooms were very good and the hush puppies were as good as I've ever had. The shrimp were so so. The sides were average at best. It was somewhere between McDonald's and Applebees. My ribeye was ordered medium but arrived shoe leather. I left half of it. The grouper was good but not great. Great views, a little cramped, people at the bar with no shirt and no shoes.

Right across from our table

Crab Dip

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Drink while waiting

Capriccio Cafe

4.8(552 reviews)

3.0 mi

We LOVED this coffee spot. Absolutely amazing and fresh croissant breakfast sandwiches. My husband…read moregot a Nutella croissant which was the best we've ever had. The coffee was served right in front of us within seconds, we both got lattes. Highly recommend this place! We will be back.

Always a summer favorite! The owner is always so kind and friendly. I ordered my usual Destin Dream…read morecoffee. I noticed some delicious croissants that I had to ask about. I ordered the Nutella one and oh my word I'm pretty sure I'll be dreaming about another one! My daughter couldn't come with us on vacation this summer since she is away at camp, but I loved when I looked up on the wall and saw her artwork from years past!

Croissant sandwich fully loaded and a vanilla iced coffee

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Ruby Slipper Destin

Mary helped get the bartender to make me a drink that I love but wasn't on their menu. That's truly…read moregoing above and beyond!! Great food!! Amazing service!! And I might add she had other tables along with a 13 top

Wow!!! My hubby and I visited the New Orleans location a couple of years ago and since it brought…read moreback good memories we decided to stop at the Destin location for breakfast. As soonest we walked in it became an instant favorite! The restaurant is bright and inviting. But the best is the staff!! The staff is incredibly friendly! Our servers Starr & Landon made us feel so very welcomed. The food was fantastic and came out in no time. We will definitely be back!

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Red Rooster Cafe

3.9(325 reviews)

4.3 mi

Excellent excellent excellent Go and enjoy!!!…read more Made to order Great service No issues

While staying in Destin, we wanted to try a breakfast place we haven't tried when we visited a year…read moreago. This place came up and we decided to go here one morning. It was confusing at first because on GPS it says breakfast table then Red Rooster Cafe when we get there. Hence the old Jeep in the front. We go in and wait to be seated. The inside to me kinda felt like I was in someone's house with all the old furniture, I thought it was cool. We were seated pretty quickly and took sometime to order off the menu. I got a Bacon, Medium eggs and toast plate with a side of fruit while my friend got hash browns with a biscuit. The breakfast was pretty filling and they actually made some pretty good coffee although I loaded mine with creamer. Our server was totally awesome and was cool about me asking for a to go box so I can feed my bread scraps to the seagulls. I think he told us where to go and what beach and they actually fly up to us. That was cool to engage in conversation with him. This would definitely be a great place to return to.

Lunch/Brunch Menu

Street View from Highway 98

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Nice atmosphere in here.

Destination Little Donuts

4.4(285 reviews)

0.3 mi

Must stop when in Destin. Delicious and FUN…read more They do have examples of all their creations available to view but recommend checking out the menu before you go. Order online while on the way to shorten your wait!

People were nice, donuts were not. Got three donuts, one…read morelemon filled that literally had a tiny dot of lemon jelly that I didn't even get to try because my husband ate the dot in one bite and said he couldn't even taste it. One strawberry sprinkle that is just a pink frosted donut not actually strawberry as they told us and one red velvet with white frosting. Both of those were super dry cake donuts and the red velvet tasted nothing like red velvet tasted like a basic dry cake donut. Sad I really wanted to like them but I was just disappointed.

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Amerie S.

3 years ago

The food was good, the holey donuts were crispy and the jam was a nice addition to it. I also got an elevated egg sandwich, it was pleasant, but it felt like something i could make at home. I got potatoes along side my meal, they felt overseasoned. They would've been good if they didn't season it so much. The service was okay. They served us a little slow, but overall not too much to complain about. The drinks came fast and with a water glass to refill your water which was pleasant. The atmosphere was nice, it felt not too busy and I liked the almost rustic design of the place. The tables were also well spaced out so it didn't feel too overcrowded or secluded. Would overall recommend coming here if you don't feel like eating at home read more

Liza L.

2 years ago

As long-time locals we love First Watch and come here regularly. However, our recent experiences have left us disappointed due to a noticeable decline in service quality. We have been served by an employee named Christal twice within a period of 2 months, and on both occasions service was far below our expectations. Her approach could best be described as bare minimum. She barely engaged with us, spoke sparingly, and seemed absolutely disinterested in ensuring our dining experience was enjoyable. Despite that, we must emphasize that the food itself remains a highlight of our visits. The kitchen consistently delivers on taste and presentation. read more

John S.

7 years ago

We've frequented many First Watch restaurants in South Florida and this one is not on par, inconsistent at best. We've patronized this location a hundred times and since our regular waitress (Kristen) left, we've sat unattended for 15 minutes or more waiting to order coffee. I'm unsubscribing from First Watches emails so the occasional coupon won't entice us to return. I can't understand why a conscientious customer who tips 25% would be treated this way.. read more

Jeremy E.

9 years ago

We arrived just as they unlocked the doors. We were welcomed by a friendly helpful staff. The menu has something for everyone, service was great! The food was amazing, it beat anything we had in destin in all the times I've been here! We will definitely go out of our way to come back! read more

Karen A.

10 years ago

We have been to First Watch in Orlando & Panama City Beach and loved it both times. This FW is BRAND SPANKIN' new so it's super clean. Cozy decor & comfy seats. Server was attentive and well groomed. The coffee is excellent & the food was delicious! And fresh! read more

Ana P.

7 years ago

We only go there now when we get coupons and it's always awful. The service is bad, the food always comes wrong, nothing like other First Watch restaurants. We gave it many chances, It's just a train wreck. What a shame. read more

Brad M.

10 years ago

Great food, great service....had the Eggs Benedict=awesome....wife had a power wrap=delicious...son had traditional breakfast and he ate it all= something he doesn't do and he said it was great and wants to come back read more

Angelina L.

281

7 years ago

Prompt friendly service and great food! Our server, Alicia, was well versed on the menu and offered great recommendations. We even let her choose for us, and it did not disappoint. read more

Daniel C.

7 years ago

Great food and excellent service!! Worth the wait. Great atmosphere. Food was well seasoned and also pancakes. When they say their pancakes are big they aren't kidding!!! Ha read more

Tracy S.

10 years ago

This is our second visit to First Watch. Our breakfast is very fresh, healthy and delicious. The location is close to our home. This will be a regular for breakfast. read more

Jordan M.

417

9 years ago

This place is totally awesome! So fresh, great food and great prices for the quality of the food. I will definitely come back before I go home from vacation! read more

Kalyn B.

5 years ago

This place was absolutely AMAZING! The service was great and the food was delicious and also great service! I would definitely recommend!!

Griffin C.

175

7 years ago

Food was excellent. Took a while to get to the table with the food but overall the food was fantastic. Highly recommend for brunch/lunch.

Moiz P.

5 years ago

Very nice place. Food quality, taste and portion was all perfect. I would highly recommend this place. Best breakfast in a long time

Sean G.

10 years ago

Awesome flavor and awesome Juices. My wife and I were pleasantly surprised by breakfast! Feels very healthy and tastes awesome.

Jeff G.

9 years ago

We had the turkey club and the roast beef sandwiches which were super good. The food was perfect, but service was a bit slow.

Darrin S.

5 months ago

The "Million dollar bacon" was the best bacon I ever tried in my life !! Definitely a place to visit for lunch or brunch !

Jodie W.

7 years ago

Great food, great service;) The restaurant is really clean and nicely decorated! The atmosphere makes a great experience.

Mary S.

6 years ago

Great food and service! Yelp on the other hand is the worst service app I have! It's hard to navigate and post a review

Rick M.

5 years ago

The plates were dirty, I ordered eggs and the plate came with chocolate on it. Like someone just had cake. Disgusting

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Well, since we've come here twice now,I thought I should share the word about Grand Vista Bar And…read moreGrill. First off the staff is excellent! One of the most attentive staffs I've seen. They work as a team. Anexample of this just this morning when we're having breakfast One of the other servers came by and picked up our plates. Not even his table. I love coming to a place like this because management understands everybody's working as a team to the end. Peggy had the French toast second time. She must've liked it. I had an omelette loaded up with all the goodies. There wasn't anything left on the plate. I forgot to order the onions and cheese in my hashbrowns but they were good. Overall will be back again. Although I have to admit we are somewhat of captured audience right now. We are sitting in Destin Harbor and with our refrigerator on the fritz.Being a holiday so that will be a slow repair. So will be exploring all the local restaurants.

A bit hard to find your way into the restaurant but there is a large under the hotel parking…read moregarage. You must make your way to the elevator then walk to the left to find your seating. They had a large table per set up for our large group with water and everything ready. The servers were helpful friendly and even engaging. What stood out to me was the taste of the food. I ordered the grouper and with the sauce and runny rice dish it had amazing taste. I spent $68 with my drink and learned how to make adobo from my Philipina server for no extra charge. It was a memorable dinner. Great memory!

Bubba Jacks

3.8

(30 reviews)

Great local spot with excellent food and service! I had scrambled eggs, toast, cheese grits, bacon…read moreand potatoes! Everything was wonderful!

I rarely leave reviews--good or bad--but I felt this experience was worth sharing…read more We've tried Bubba Jack's twice because it's always busy, so we assumed the food must be excellent. The first time, there was about a 30-minute wait. When I told the waitress we had a party of four, she responded in a very irritated tone, saying it would be 30 minutes. That was completely fine with us. I worked as a server for years, so I know everyone has stressful days. Our kids were hungry, so we decided to come back another time and didn't think much of it. I always like to give a restaurant more than one chance before forming an opinion. The second visit is what changed my mind. We arrived at 10:09 a.m. and waited for a table. We were seated at 10:29, planning to order breakfast for our kids. Our server didn't come to the table until about 10:34 and then told us breakfast had stopped being served at 10:30. I understand restaurants have cutoff times, but we were seated before 10:30 and had no opportunity to place our order before then. Rather than offering any flexibility or apologizing, she spoke to us in a condescending way, saying that if we wanted breakfast, we needed to be there before 10:30. It wasn't the breakfast cutoff that bothered us--it was the way we were treated. Customer service makes a big difference, and we left feeling like we were an inconvenience instead of paying customers. The restaurant is obviously popular, so the food may be great. I can only speak to our experience, and unfortunately, based on the way we were treated during both visits, we won't be returning.

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I had such a wonderful experience at First Watch this past Sunday! From the moment we walked in,…read morethe atmosphere felt open, bright, and inviting--exactly the kind of place you want to relax and enjoy a great brunch. Even though it was their soft opening and things were understandably a bit slower, the staff truly went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. Our servers were incredibly friendly, attentive, and made a point to check in often, reassuring us that our food was on the way. The constant coffee refills definitely didn't hurt either! And the food? Absolutely amazing--fresh, flavorful, and worth the wait. You can tell they take pride in what they serve. Overall, such a positive experience. I'll definitely be back and can already see myself becoming a regular. Highly recommend giving them a try!

Enjoyed the food, employees and great company at the newly opened First Watch FWB. The quality and…read moretaste were a significant cut above most of the other locally available breakfast/ brunch locations. The staff were friendly, knowledgeable and well trained. The pace of both visits and food delivery was appropriate. The thing that made the visit even more memorable was the level of care and concern shown when we announced one in the party has a food allergy. They went above and beyond to correct the order and brought the new order to the table in decent time. As for the food - I am partial to the eggs, bacon and lavender lemonade.

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Cute place with great cold brew.ans drip coffee!…read more Had the classic smoothie, breakfast taco and breakfast sandwich and everything was amazing! Cute eccentric place with plenty of indoor ans outdoor seating

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