My wife and I attended the Fox and Friends RV give away event this morning. The entire staff including the owners went above and beyond hosting. Sarah our waitress was phenomenal. She made sure our drinks never ran out. She was very personable. Ambiance of the establishment is laid-back and very welcoming. read more

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The staff was wonderful, and the service was excellent. The attractions and atmosphere made for a fun visit. Unfortunately, the food was very disappointing. Overall, it was worth visiting once for the experience, but it's not a place we would eat at again. read more

Fudpucker's alligator show was really unique, and we learned a lot about the alligators. I would definitely give the alligator exhibit and educational experience five stars. That was the highlight of our visit. After the show, we ate at the restaurant and tried the alligator bites. Our son also attempted the food challenge -- the burger topped with chili and onion rings, along with three patties and fries, all in under 30 minutes -- but he couldn't quite finish it. My husband ordered the shrimp tacos, and I had the chicken tacos. I was hoping the chicken would be grilled, so overall I would say the food was just OK. While the restaurant was decent, the real star of the show was definitely the alligator exhibit. read more

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We got into Florida and to our Hotel around 7p.m we were getting a little Hangry. So just down the road about 4 blocks we found Fudpuckers. I had what they call an Old Fashion a 3 ounce poured Bourbon that they said I'd be speaking Southern when I left. It did have a kick , it was good, and I only had one. With it I had the bacon cheeseburger with fries. Nancy had the Jr. Chicken. We had a excellent server that helped us through the massive menu to get what we wanted. I give the foood 4 stars, our server gets 5 stars. read more

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It's worth a visit, but not repeatable. The alligator photo was a fun souvenir option. The food however was just okay. They have a limited gluten free menu. They did over cook my gluten free bun, and food was seasoned okay. Service however was great. We liked our server, Tanesha, and the guy who took our photo. The place was really busy and parking took about 30 minutes of circling the parking lot to wait for an empty spot. Our wait time was 1.5 hours before being seated. read more

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We came in around 3pm and we were seated quickly and had our food within 10 minutes of ordering. The French fries have a great seasoning on them and we loved our food. Our waitress was great and the atmosphere was awesome for kids. read more

We didn't eat here but just came for alligator experience. This place looks really fun overall, alligator beach, arcade and a restaurant. My daughter fed and held one. They also have a ton of exhibits. read more

Fudpucker's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Food 5/10 Service 6/10 Alligators 9/10 The place is huge, the focus is the atmosphere. Food was adequate but nothing was good. Prices aren't outrageous, but you're still looking at $40-50 per person all in. read more

While traveling in Destin FL we came here for dinner. It's a place kids would love. There are alligators in a pond and a playground It was late for me for dinner and I was having a difficult time finding something to order. Our wonderful server, I think Bell, suggested the kids menu. Worked out great. Was able to order a grilled chicken breast and roasted vegs. My husband ordered the bacon cheese burger and an old fashion. Thank you for your great service! read more

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First time here and I've been to Destin many times. Greeted with a smile at the door and started immediately. Restaurant is decorated to be fun. Jason was our server and was amazing, fantastic and so accommodating!!! Food was hot and fresh to order. Bucket Drinks were delicious and worth the money. Again Jacob was amazing. We got the gator tails, cheese curds and crab dip.... Yes yes yes. For dinner the Shrimp à la fud-blackened and fried... delicious!! Ask for Jason!! read more

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Besides the $40 steak being super tough, it was a great meal. You're going to wait a while because of the touristy aspect, but the waiter was great and had good recommendations on food. read more

There is a restaurant and a gator experience. I'm only rating the gator experience. $5 to feed the gators. $20 ish for a photo with the gator. The man who sells the food for gator feeding and photos is also the speaker for the gator show. It seems like a one man operation. He is lovely and helpful and has lots of gator facts. It's hot if it's hot luckily we were there on a mild day. Kids were loving it! I think more seats for those of us who have to wait would be nice. read more

Fudpucker's - Gators - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

You can absolutely find better food elsewhere but you come here for the experience. Our kids loved looking at the gators and the gift shop which made our wait seem short. The waitress was fantastic! The drinks were strong and the food was okay. It stays packed and you can expect long wait times but they have stuff to do while you wait. read more

Pete was a great waiter! What a fun atmosphere and the food was pretty good. If you're expecting good grits, look elsewhere. The shrimp were really good. read more

Kids loved feeding the alligators which was a great distraction while we waited to be seated. Gift shop and activities were also fun for everyone. I had the chicken à la fud and it was tender juicy and the bacon jam made the whole dish delicious,only complaint from the table of 11 was that the pineapple slaw had no taste of pineapple read more

This is one of those places you go for the atmosphere, not the food. Had a burger. It was horrible horrible meat quality. Tasted sour. Made on a flat top which I also don't care for; I like a grilled burger. I didn't eat it. Mac and cheese taste similar to Stouffer's. Expensive. Service was excellent. read more

Fudpucker's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Food-Not delicious. Our entire table of 9 unanimously voted that we have had much better faire, for a lot less!! $80 for two for $22.00/each... was they added on a $12.93 gratuity to the check and then wanted us to tip the waiter. We will not be back.. plus the 1.5 hour wait read more

David at the bar was super nice and was on top of the recommendations!! I was looking for something super tasty and not super heavy! I was also looking for strong drink! His recommendation of the fish tacos didn't disappoint! As you can see I smashed all three and now need to be rolled out of here lol. This is a family friendly spot and the portions seem to be really nice sizes. So be prepared to take food home. I'm here for work and this spot was within walking distance from my hotel and the beach. I believe they also have real Gators on site for viewing. However I only came for food so I can speak too much on that. Definitely clean and all staff seem to have a great attitude! Thanks for having me! read more

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I ordered the wang bang shrimp and the fried alligator tail tacos. The shrimp sauce tasted similar to buffalo sauce, which I highly recommend. The tacos were piled high with lettuce, pineapple slaw, their signature remoulade sauce, pico de gallo, and cheese. The food was average, but let's be honest, you don't really come here for gourmet dining. Downstairs, they have various exhibits with baby alligators, and outside in the front, they host alligator shows every 2 hours. I recommend arriving early, as it gets busy quickly. My waiter was Lem he was friendly and attentive, making this a great stop when visiting Destin. read more

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This place is a lot of fun, with plenty to see and a huge menu with lots of drink options! They have alligator tours and shows every hour. I ordered a cheeseburger but was a little disappointed. It was very well done and salty, almost like it had been microwaved. The sauce is good and the fries are perfectly crispy. I recommend visiting for the experience, especially if you have kids, but don't expect a good quality meal. read more

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The atmosphere is chaotic and feels dirty and the food is way overpriced and not good quality, basically just a menu of everything fried. The people there are kind and our server was great but I would not recommend to anyone and would definitely not go again. read more

The hour wait was not an issue, we went at a busy time. The food was mediocre at best. Appetizer was cold as was every bit of our food minus one piece of fried fish on my plate. For three adults it was over priced, $186. There was also a $4 "fud" charge? Our waitress was very nice, we did not complain to her at all. We did ask for to-go boxes and then were asked if we wanted them because our food took so long. Overall if you want to take the kiddos to see some alligators, there's a lot, but I wouldn't go back for anything else. read more

Cole our sever was good and food was fine. I tried the fish tacos, large portion but not a fan of the fried fish. I'd suggest they offer non fried options for the tacos, such as grilled, blackened, etc. We waited 45 minutes for a table, seemed long when we could see empty tables around the dining rooms. I'll pass on going again. read more

Fudpucker's - Fish Fudpuckin Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

My daughter and I went there late with a party of 14. We tried to call ahead and make reservations and was told that they did not take reservations. It was first come first serve. We were seated promptly but not together. Our group was divided between 2 tables into 2 separate groups. My daughter had the Gator Tail A La Fud appetizer ($19.99). It met expectations and the dipping sauce was good. I had a cup of Father Fuds Black Bean Chili ($6.99). It also met expectations. With 1 Lemonade and 1 Hawaiian Margarita bucket. The final bill was $63.49. Even though we were not seated together as a group. We were still charged- what our server intentionally called a "large group service fee" (groups of 10 or more). However, It was itemized as a 20% gratuity included on the bill, which led to some confusion. The server met expectations. He was good at explaining the menu and making suggestions. He did take the opportunity to promote his new podcast on several occasions. The food came out in a timely manor with no problems. Overall the experience was good. The value of the food was okay/a bit over priced. The experience is what you will pay for at this establishment. read more

Food was ok, alligator is terrible taste like mini chicken nuggets mostly breading. Server was great, but they have a Fud charge that they put on your ticket without any notification asked server what that charges for and she said it was an entertainment fee. What a joke. The only entertainment we got was this obnoxious loud guy singing happy birthday to people at another table. definitely not worth the hour and a half wait. read more

Such a great place to go to see baby alligators. There were so many baby gators. There were also some gators feeding show, which we missed since it is only at a set time. This place also has a kids play area which was nice. We also heard someone singing near the bar area. This place is a great place to go to when visiting Destin. The staff were super nice. We learned that they will keep the alligators until they are about six feet then will take them somewhere to release them, since they will be too big for this place. read more

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The service was great but unfortunately it could not mask the poor quality of the food. I value consistency when dining out but that was the biggest issue here. Around our table, the dishes were consistently lukewarm to cold. Another note: the alligator show is about ten minutes long and mostly consists of a handful of "fact or fiction" style questions. It's a nice little distraction while waiting on a table, but it's not something I would go out of my way to see or plan a visit around. My family does an annual beach trip to this area, and unfortunately we will not be returning to Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill. It's not a bad novelty experience overall, but the food quality simply misses the mark majorly. read more

Fun! Lively atmosphere-loved the gator pond and the babies! Great gift shop-fun drink menu. The server was so attentive to anticipating our needs-but especially our two year old (which helped with everyone else's dining experience too! Ha!). The food was okay-you would come here more for everything else about the place-worth checking out for something fun and different! read more

The atmosphere was so cool. The service was great, our server Paulina was great! The food was good, but I was expecting it to be better. It was warm, but not hot. And the bacon jam had a little strange taste. read more

Fudpucker's - Blackened red snapper over mashed potatoes with bacon jam - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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We had a party of two at about 5:00pm on a Wednesday and it took about 30 minutes or so (after being told 1hr). I remember this place being so fun from coming here for my first time as a kid in 2011. It's certainly changed a little bit and is honestly the busiest restaurant i've ever seen. The food is overrated I will say. We got gator to start (delicious), and then wanted to split the coconut shrimp because that our favorite coast dish but there was buzz around the shrimp/chicken tenders. So we did that and added a side of coconut shrimp. The chicken and popcorn shrimp were basic. nothing good about them, either fried in burnt oil or the food itself was a little burnt. honest waste of money there. But the Alligator and coconut shrimp went bananas. So delicious. Alligators outside were fun and service was fast and very good. Hard to give a place that hands out so many smiles a 3, here's a 4 star! Thank you Fudpuckers! read more

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This is a must-see in Destin. The food is pretty expensive, but Destin-normal. The upside is that it's delicious and the portions are often large enough for two meals. The alligator shows are free, and definitely worth the time. Alligator photos are a good value as well, and Starr made the experience fun. My teen daughter loved holding the gator. read more

5 stars because if you're looking for entertainment that has food, this is it There's so much going on at this place, it's a bit overwhelming. They have signs pointing where to go for when you get lost Wait times will be 1 hour + at meal times because it gets crowded even with that avg 3 star eating but you're not really coming for any stellar food They have a fud fee added to your check which I think is to cover the amenities on site From what I saw, they have: Alligator shows Playground Henna Face painting? I think Souvenir shop Karaoke They're attached to an arcade but I'm not positive if they own it Amenities were great. Could entertain a kid for a couple hours at least They have bucket drinks and tons of cocktails & I don't remember which drink we got specifically but it was strong and sweet and I had to drive my husband home since I only had a taste haha We split a platter they had with crab balls, shrimp, fish filet, choice of gumbo or crab + squash soup & side (we picked cheesy grits) We loved the cheese grits! They were sooo creamy and flavorful. We also really liked the crab balls - very soft & crab was delicious. They kinda taste like fried potato balls with crab imo The shrimp was cooked well and the soup was surprisingly good! I wasn't sure about the squash but it works. Like a thinner chowder. Lastly, the fish was overcooked into the great beyond and quite tough as a result so not sure if they don't like to do grilled or what. Maybe order fried if you're unsure but all the fried food restaurants are killing me here Caesar salad was great. They make their own dressing and we really liked it as well Our baby had a blast looking at alligators and standing at the playground so tbh I'd have given it 5 stars just for that haha the food was 3.5 stars because we liked everything but the fish but everything else 5 stars. Huge parking lot but it does fill up so you may park kinda far read more

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Little gators were cool to look at. With the no cost to view them, we of course had to hit the bar for the kids for the "Virgin" frozen drinks. Makes for a cool sensation when in read more

Food was subpar at best. The service was good. Our waitress was nice and our food came out pretty quick. I just think for the price that you're paying you should have better food. read more

If in Destin and want to try a tourist spot this is it. From the Gator Shows, to outdoor activities, and great food families can enjoy the moment here. The restaurant is a tourist spot so it's crowded so go early. Plus it looks just like the pictures. You can write on the walls and feed gators in the pond. However, with all of this the food is still pretty good and comes out pretty fast. We had an amazing server named Belle. She was amazing!! For great service like she provided it is a must to return. read more

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Pete was fantastic! Very quick service, food was fantastic & the atmosphere was great for little kids!

I had the best service with Klarrisa. She's the best highly recommend going into Fudpuckers just to see her she'll brighten your day. Top-notch service. read more

Tourist Trap!!! We have been to Destin for years , never tried this place out. So after the restaurant we wanted to go to was closed we went here. Overall it's not a good experience. There should never been that many gators in tanks and cages that can't accommodate the amount of them. PLUS all the trash everyone throws into there habitat actually disgusting... I feel there is a lack of care and respect to those animals... why support a place that treats them like that? Food wise. Basic over priced bar food... chicken extremely dry.. tacos, basically just a salad. Chicken and shrimp platter more like reheat and serve... Burger was maybe the only decent thing here. Our waiter Trevor was a doll, and he was honest an open to us about the food so that's a plus! DO NOT GO HERE THERE ARE SO MANY BETTER OPTIONS!!! read more

Fudpucker's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

This place is an over priced tourist trap. The food is so expensive and not because of the quality. The cheese curds were soggy because of the grease. We never got plates or anything for the appetizers. The waitress had a hard time keeping glasses full because they were so small. Chicken Fingers were supposed to be tossed in sauce but they were not. The sauce was brought to the table before the meal got there which is odd. The atmosphere was crazy as there are signatures and writing all over this place. If you're looking for a dining experience in place of good food then you are in for a treat but if you are looking for a good meal look elsewhere. read more

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Service was great! Fun vibe. We came at night so we didn't get to view a lot of the quirkiness of the restaurant or experience gator park. Food came lukewarm. The kiddo ate free. Hamburgers were good. Hot food would have made our experience better read more