Located off Business 331 in north Freeport, this is your place if you are looking for casual…read morefriendly atmosphere for locals and beer tourists. Tristan just took over as head brewmaster this spring and the quality of his work is evident in every sip. You will also find Tristan serving up the product of his labors most evenings. He is a wealth of beer knowledge. This is a must stop for hop heads with at least 4 IPAs/APAs on tap most of the time. A wide range of beers is available for all tastes. The Dos Pelicanos Mexican Lager tastes like the original Corona before its sales went up and quality went down. They also have seltzers and wine for non-beer drinkers. Food truck and special events calendar can be found in their social media accounts. Live music on weekends. Numerous TVs to keep up with your team sports action. Trivia 6:30 on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Music Bingo, fly fishing lure making, cigar rolling are scattered around the calendar. There is also a very casual run club that meets on Wednesdays at 5:30 and cools down with beer and trivia. Quick detour off Hwy 331 on the way to the beaches of South Walton. Stop by for a break in the traffic and get refreshed and stock up your beach beer inventory. They have cans and Growlers to go.

When mapping out breweries for the area, we came upon this hidden gem that we never seen on the map…read morebefore. It's located in Freeport FL just across the bridge from Destin. We definitely wanted to visit here since we thought it was a new brewery (more on that later). This place is actually in the backyard of a local High School. Kind of odd to be honest. There is a small patio on the side of the building. The front of the building was open beings it was a nice day outside. We decided to do a flight to try the beers. Out of all that we tried and sampled, my friend was a fan of the Cherry Limeade and Anchored Down was my favorite beer. After speaking with who we assumed is the owner, we learned this place has been open a few years. I even told the guy that we have came down here for the 3rd year in a row to Florida and never has this place popped up on the map or a whisper of this place was mentioned. He gave us a background on the place and the beers themselves. I also heard from another source that one of the brewers is from our Hometown of Louisville KY. We enjoyed our visit here quite a bit however it was quite a distance from where we were staying. I wish we had time to visit one more time but, maybe next time. It is definitely worth visiting.

As is not unusual for a brewery, you find yourself wandering through an industrial type…read moreneighborhood looking for the location. Parking isn't super generous but you can park on the street easily. They do offer a very small menu of food which, as small as it is, is still a bonus. The CHICAGO DOG - Vienna brand beef frank on a poppy seed bun with mustard, green relish, diced onion, tomato, cucumber, & sport peppers worked out well for someone who was passing on the beer. As for the beer, overall a great variety and good quality. Service is friendly and the seating area is fun despite being somewhat small.

Love this little brewpub, probably my favorite on the Emerald Coast. There is always something…read moreinteresting to try. This time, my favs were the Boosh (NIPA) and the Divide and Conch'r (DIPA). Also good, the Mango and Habanero (DIPA), it has just a bit of mango and habanero, just enough to make it interesting. They have a great garden area outside. Tables are spread out on the patio and the grass. Bring bug spray if your going sit out there.

We were in Destin & driving back from Panama City beach and saw the sign on the road so decided to…read morecheck it out. Very extensive cocktail options. While we were there, bar tender made something for someone that they said was a little too lemony so she mixed it with additional lavender and let him taste it to make sure it was more to his liking. Appreciated that her main goal was making something he liked even if it wasn't the standard ratios. Ended up buying a bottle to take home as well. We'd definitely go back for some more day drinking next time we're in town

Loved this place. Met up with friends from out of town. The service was wonderful, very friendly…read moreand helpful. We had small children in our group and the atmosphere was perfect, there's plenty of space. Surprised there were so many cocktail options. We ended up going twice during our stay in the area.

Beer was great and staff was super friendly. Loved the bikes too. Only outside seating which was…read moregreat to people watch

We met a few friends here on a beautiful fall day.The Growler Garage is in the ground floor of a…read moremulti level mixed use building and even though it's located on the highway, you might pass it by if you are not looking for it. It's a great spot, fun decor. Limited indoor seating, outdoor seating available for all those perfect days you get in this area. They have a great selection of brews as you might expect! The server was professional and helpful in navigating the extensive selections. Even their "house" wine selections were very good not some odd unknown that merely checks that box. We had a great time with great friends, great beers and a great spot to enjoy both. Highly recommend.

Palm Folly is such a fun spot with great beach vibes! The seltzers are really good, and I love that…read moreyou can mix different flavors to make your own combo. My favorite was the neon palm (coconut)--so refreshing. It's a cool place to hang out with friends, with both indoor and outdoor seating. Definitely worth a stop

If you're not going to Palm Folly when you visit Destin, are you even visiting Destin?…read more I'm not really a beer girlie, so no breweries for me please. When I heard about a Hard Seltzery, my heart dropped! These places actually exist? I love hard seltzers and a place main focus is seltzers, don't mind if I do! I booked this place with Meagan for a bachelorette party and when I say I've received the best customer service from her, I actually mean it! Meagan is seriously so kind and genuine. My pleasant experience started well before the trip. She was so easy to work with and explained all the costs and what we would be getting prior to the trip. She even sent me a video of the place which was great so me and my party could really envision what we were signing up for. Upon arrival, she gave my party the top floor. Semi-private which was good because we were some loud drunken girls! The outside is seriously so gorgeous and every little detail is super cute and aesthetic which was the vibe for the weekend. The different seltzer flavors were enticing as well and something I've never seen in Maryland! Originally Meagan had said we had to drink up to $500, but for some reason my party could not get to that level. She let us slide with what we had even though it probably hurt her business. If you want excellent customer service and cute aesthetic mid day drinks, don't skip this place!

Super cool atmosphere! Wasn't too loud or chaotic! Great service! Amazing food with very large…read moreportions! Drinks were excellent as well!! Fatboy Approved!! **I did drink some of my drinks before thinking about pictures lol. They were just so good!

This is a hidden gem of the Grand Blvd. shopping center. Nice Interior and sports/wine/craft beer…read morebar with TVs along the walls. Heather was bartending and very helpful and quick. Wine happy hour starting at 11 am 12 oz pour for the price of a 6 oz. We migrated to the outdoor seating and Melisa served us up some fried green tomatoes- 6 lightly battered on the tart tomatoes, placed on bed of lettuce with balsamic drizzled across the top, tasty and we split a battered chicken sandwich on buttered, toasted bun, topped with lettuce and tomato. All very well prepared. I will be back!

Went here after a friend insisted we go party. Great band, the Stink Juice KICKS and got to meet…read moresome friendly locals. Go check it out if you want some good tunes and libations!!

I really wanted to like this place, but it ended up being a disappointing experience overall…read more The one standout was the gumbo. It had a nice kick to it, was full of flavor, and the $10 cup was a generous portion. My partner and I both ordered a cup, and it was easily the best thing we ate. Unfortunately, everything else went downhill. We split the fried redfish basket, and for what it cost, it felt almost criminal. There wasn't a price listed, so getting the bill was a shock (especially because all the other baskets were $30). The fish itself was decent quality, but the breading was heavy, bland, and overwhelmed the redfish. The curly fries were unique, but they left both of us feeling greasy and weighed down afterward. Service was mixed. The hostesses were friendly and welcoming, and our server was pleasant as well, though it felt like there was a strong push to upsell throughout the meal. In the end, two cups of gumbo, one fried fish basket to share, and our total came to $85 including taxes and tip. Considering the quality of the fried basket, the value just wasn't there. If the fish basket alone was around $50, that price is hard to justify. It felt more like a money grab aimed at visitors than a restaurant focused on earning repeat local customers.

Here again for our mandatory stop on vacation. Always at least an hour wait for a table (larger…read moregroup, longer wait ) They were friendly as usual. The service was very quick. When we got there, there was a 30 minute wait which turned to be around 60 for our party of 11. We even asked if we could break up our party to get seated quicker. Once seated , there were lots of open high tops available ! We were seated at a makeshift table in the covered patio area. Our server was really nice and on top of serving our table. Quick serving. If you like fried seafood (fish, crab claws app, shrimp) po boy or fried platter this is their main service. There are salads and gumbo , burger, and a couple other entree dishes. Dessert is available, but we didn't get any this time. Fried Oreos are the usual go to here. This is probably our 5th time coming to this place. Dependable and consistent (especially the waiting time ). Likely be back when we come again in a few years.

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.