We were hesitant to try this seafood restaurant bc we are on a budget. The food was great and the…read morebartender upstairs was so friendly and kind. I had the head on shrimp and they were huge, sitting in a bowl of melted butter and spices. My husband had fish and it was also great.

Gotta love a local favorite that you can call minutes before closing to say you're on your way to…read morepick up some of the finest steamed shrimp around. Trent never ceases to deliver pure perfection!!!!! Thank you for being our "go to" for our party needs!!!! Always a favorite!!!

We had to wait a while but the good news is that there was a great beach area for the kids to run…read morearound and play while we waited. The kids loved it. We were a pretty large party and they seated us in their private event room which was AWESOME! The appetizers were great-- we got some sushi and fried cheese curds. And then we all enjoyed our main entrees...excellent. We took dessert home with us -- and the key lime pie was worth it! Shout out to our waitress, Christy!

Strong menu, cool vibe…read more.. The Bay has a great location (on the bay, in case you're wondering) and is setup well to enjoy the beauty of the waterfront. Big and small fire pits and chairs on the sand for those who want that, as well as a big open-air deck with a lot of tables. It's hard not to have a good experience in this setting. Seafood and sushi are their main offerings, though there are several steaks and other plates that will serve the non-fish people well. They've got a number of great looking apps, so you have variety for sure. We tried the trio of dips with cucumber and pita bread. I wish one of them hit it out of the park, but none did. The smoked feta was way smoked and too rich, while the guac option and the edamame option were nothing special. We'll try something else next time. The steak salad came was over-dressed... give the patron the dressing on the side to let them choose the right amount. The ravioli special came with two large pieces of grouper and, while slightly over cooked, contributed to dish with a lot of different tastes that went well together. In terms of drinks, the only NA offering is one Athletic lager ... please lean in on that and bring some more creativity to the NA cocktail and NA beer list. All said, though, it was a good meal and we'll come back with visitors to the area to share the place with others.

The service was very friendly. The food was good/decent. My wife enjoyed the tile fish and I had…read morethe blackened grouper and cheese grits.

Cool little seafood restaurant right between Freeport and Niceville, this is a smaller restaurant…read morebut definitely a great option, honestly probably one of the best seafood restaurants in Destin.

Had a great time with the family at Bayou Bills last night. Wife and daughter had seafood boils…read morewith crab legs and shrimp and really enjoyed them. I had the crab cakes and shrimp which were also really good. Our server was great and the atmosphere is a throwback to the old Florida restaurants I enjoyed with my grandparents when I was a kid.

The food is decent, though not somewhere I would consider for a special occasion. We have dined…read morethere several times when visiting town and have generally found it to be an average restaurant. On our most recent visit, after a six-hour drive, we decided to order takeout. When we received the bill, it seemed higher than expected. Upon asking for clarification, we were told there was an 8% "packaging fee," which exceeded the local tax. This charge was not itemized as a packaging fee on the receipt--only listed as "8%"--and there was no explanation provided. Since it had been a long day and our order was already prepared, we chose to proceed with the purchase. What concerned us most was that this fee was neither disclosed on the website nor mentioned when we placed our order. We only became aware of it after questioning the total. Greater transparency would have been appreciated. If such charges were clearly communicated in advance, customers could make informed decisions. While we understand that restaurants operate with tight margins, unexpected fees leave a negative impression and ultimately influenced our decision not to return. We have enjoyed the food in the past, but at this price point, we would likely explore other options that we feel offer better overall value.

Have absolutely loved Stinky's until this visit. We've been coming here for years and missed our…read moreannual trip in 2025, so to say we were looking forward to our meal is an understatement. When we walked in, we all felt something was off or different. We were greeted by a nice young waiter but immediately noticed all the regular, long-time servers were gone. Uniforms different and now everyone was wearing their new "restaurant group" uniforms. While it may still be called Stinky's only the name remains. The classic fresh fish preparation with the diced potatoes and veggies have been replaced by a heaping amount of mashed potatoes and soggy broccolini. While the fish was okay, it lacked the special touches of the past. The firecracker shrimp lacked the good flavor and gentle breading of the past. Maybe it's okay for people who have never experienced what Stinky's was, but we would plan our last night at the beach to always include Stinky's. This year it's time to find a new favorite.

This place rocks! The service by Melissa was perfect, the food was scrumptious, the atmosphere was…read morefine & the prices were fair! I tried the fried oyster plate & the oysters & hushpuppies were to die for, delicious

Simple menu. All food is well prepared and tastes great. Wait staff is great and provide great…read moreservice. Like the vibe. Like choice of inside or outside seating.

Great food, drinks, and great service! Very eclectic looking and cozy…read more I like that the menu is very limited. Less choices to make, and they can stick with excellent food preparations. Looking forward to our next visit

We had a great time at Down Island. Kristen our server was amazing. She had really great…read moresuggestions on the food and beverages. The fish dip was hands down my favorite. All fresh ingredients served with fresh vegetables. The cocktails were delicious. The deserts are made fresh in house everyday. Chef kiss the cobbler was outstanding. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Huge bar area with plenty of cocktail and beer options bottle and draft. This place is conveniently located in US 98 with plenty of parking. Definitely coming back next time I am in the panhandle.

A MUST try if your in the area. A beautiful location with the best drinks and food. We stopped in…read morefor lunch and had the crab& leek soup and split a cheeseburger with bacon. Probably the best burger I've ever had and the FRIES!! OMG! The drinks are top notch. Staff and owner are absolutely kind, sweet and beautiful. The brunch and dinner menu looked amazing. 10/10 a must stop if you're on the Emerald Coast! Say hello to Gator and Kim for me Conch Fritters Crab and Leek SoupCrab and Leek Soup

Great place with super friendly and quick service. We got a pound of shrimp - peeled and deveined…read moreas well as a pound of scallops and it was all fresh, sweet, and delicious. We also had the smoked salmon dip which was very good - strong smoke flavor (duh). Finally the key lime pie is maybe the best key lime pie I've ever had. Get one. A whole one!

If you are looking for fresh seafood to cook, this is the place! We come here every year to pickup…read moreseafood to cook at the place we are staying. Depending on the season they have several types of fish to choose from. A few things that they have that you may not think about, Spicy Crab dip (yes spelled with a C, the real deal) this is AMAZING! And Smoked Tuna dip also very good! If you are visiting and have a place to cook, you need to go here!

A must-stop on 30A! On this girls' trip, we devoured the tuna dip, jalapeño cheddar oysters, and…read moreBlue Chair shrimp--everything was absolutely delicious, as always. Our server, Savannah, was delightful--friendly, attentive, and made our experience even better.

After wintering here at Santa Rosa Beach, for the last 4 years, a waitress at another restaurant,…read moreasked us IF we had gone to Shunk Gulley (SG) yet?!? She told us we "have to try SG"! So on her recommendation we went! Boy are we ever glad that we did! It's now my favorite restaurant. There is a reason why SG has won so many numerous Awards. Everything we ordered was delicious & did NOT disappoint in any manner. There were 4 of us in our party. Unfortunately some of the food was so tasty looking I couldn't even get a picture before it was devoured! We started with the Grilled Meyer Garlic . Even my husband who doesn't care for ate 2! The combination of Meter & garlic was exceptional. We also ordered the Yellowfin Tuna Dip with the cutest & tastiest Sweety Drop Peppers, which none of us had ever seen or tasted before. What a combination. A friend in our Party, who is on a mission to find the BEST Tuna Dip, devoured it before I could even get a picture! This one has beaten any that she has tried in the area. My husband rated the Gumbo a 4.5 out of 5. I had the Key Lime /w vinegar slaw. Such a big serving for an appetizer. I crave these dusted with white & black sesame seeds now! The slaw was fresh, crunchy & surprisingly flavorful. BUT the BIG Winner was the Duck Fat Garlic Olive /w Truffle oil Parsley Parmesan Fries served /w Garlic Aioli! They need to serve it in a bigger basket because there were so many hands attempting to grab some fries at the same time it was comical! Good things we are all great friends! Even the crumbs of garlic on the bottom of the basket were fought over. So everything we ordered was prepared so well & scrumptious BUT let me tell you about our waitress Tiffany! She was exceptionally attentive, so pleasant & personable, efficient & thoughtful of our needs. She had several tables & we never needed to look for her, Tiffany was just always available. I worked my way through Nursing school as a waitress so I'm always aware of great service & how the wait staff can ruin a great meal. Also Leah the manager stopped by our table to check on everything. We had nothing but rave reviews from start to finish! We. Will. Be. Back!

Found this on Yelp and saw the great reviews so we tried it. It did not disappoint. We wanted to…read morewatch a game and the place is full of tv's. Want a game on a particular tv? They will change it, no problem. As recommended, we got the wings and they were great. I also always get a tuna dip if it's on the menu. This one was great, served with old bay crackers and topped with jalapeños. It was also a large portion. The servers were so friendly and truly care and want to do a good job. We highly recommend this sports bar and we will be going again next time we are in the area.

Came here late to get a bite to eat, place did not disappoint. They serve amazing food super late…read more Our server was so friendly and several of the staff came and talked to our table. Including the chef from the back, he told us about their other concepts. Based off his recommendation we did try Outcast Pizza too! Loved the chicken wings and the breading on the tenders was super light but very crispy!