Food is like most other places but Key lime pie tho ...omg!!! Fish is nice an md tastes fresh Cooked well Very cool is close to the beach. Daniel is the bomb waiter. He was my waiter there years ago and every time I vacation I ask for him , hoping he doesn't move tho. He's great! read more

This is the perfect place to eat while looking at the beautiful beach view! My partner & I were in town for the Sandestine Wine Fest and this was our first stop. We actually came twice while we were in town. Let me start with the gumbo, which was amazing. My partner loved it so much, which is why we returned a second time. The oysters were just how we like them, flavorful and big. The shrimp were huge! I also enjoyed fish tacos with beans & rice AND fish & chips (fries) with coleslaw. The fish tacos were okay. It was the sauce (that I ordered extra) that took them over the top. Overall, this is a great place to unwind, enjoy the view, have a beer and some snacks. read more

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Went here with Family again this evening and got excellent service and the lady that took care of our pretty good size group. The fish and chips and coleslaw were great.. our drinks work quickly refilled, and it was a very nice setting with the sunset Will continue to be one of our favorites when in this part of the country read more

Pompano Joe's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

First let me say if 3.5 was an option that is where I would have scored this restaurant. Right on the beach beautiful view we had an outside table so you couldn't as for better ambience! Our server also did a solid job quick friendly and got us everything we asked for. As for the food is where some work could be done. We had the seafood platter appetizer. The cheese sticks were right out the box nothing to write home about and the calamari was ok. The chicken egg roll could have been fried just a tad longer. The Peel and eat shrimp were spot on. I had the Ahi tuna sandwich blackened which was cooked perfect. I would have preferred a thicker cut on the tuna even if it were a little smaller piece size wise. Fries were cold the gumbo was also good! read more

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Family had late lunch early dinner, parking is a nightmare I ordered the cuban sandwich. Quite good but lots of food. Comes with fries,(soggy) coleslaw,(not quite sure what flavor is) chipotle sauce. Server was attentive sweat tea was good crowd was noisy.thay covers service and ambiance. Destin area used to be nice, no longer a destination for us. They now charge to park everywhere on the streets everywhere you go. Of you must go,park at your condo, hotel, and walk. read more

Conveniently located next to Miramar Beach access making this the perfect combo to park, beach, eat, and drink in the same area. Food is decent, a bit pricey but to be expected. Service is friendly and efficient. Drinks are strong. Plenty of seating (and quick) even during the busy times. read more

Pompano Joe's - Reggae Rolls - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Great service and tasty food nearby at good prices. First time trying didn't know what to expect and surprised at the quality of dishes. Got the happy hour tuna dip and the beach party appetizer too to try a few items. read more

Pompano Joe's - Snapper galante - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We went there in mid February and we were able to sit on the porch facing the ocean and it was just perfect. If there would be any complaint, it would be that they don't have a full bar and they don't make real cocktails. I'm sure they could do a gin and tonic, but they didn't have anything for espresso martinis, and the fancier cocktails that were now accustomed to. So don't go there with that kind of expectation but if you go there with wanting to see an awesome view and just get some fun seaside food that's a place to go. read more

Wow...just wow ! Service was top notch, Thank You Michele H. and the food was really tasty and so good thank you chef. Started with calamari and it was good. Had the blackened fish taco lunch item. Came with 3 tacos and rice n beans. Very good and was quite filled up. The wife had the lunch portion coconut shrimp and fries and man I was glad she shared. Best coconut shrimp I've had in a long time. The sangria was so good we had to drink two each. Thank You Pompano Joe's great lunch experience. read more

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We'd go back tomorrow just for the view. A strong off-shore wind churned waves big enough for surfing. Very relaxing even with an 83-degree day. Food: good but we had to pause to think what we had (fried grouper sandwich which was OK). The Cole slaw was good. Our second entree, chicken Caesar salad, was excellent (but late; see below). Service: good even when a glitched nuked one of our three entrees. No discount for the seven-minute delay, however. Parking: stinks as it shares with a public beach. Go for the view and drinks. read more

Pompano Joe's - Just a gorgeous view and breeze. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

BRO TELL ME WHY POMPANO JOES STOLE THE SHOW. I was expecting some mid tier grub at this well known tourist trap. I was literally pleasantly surprised at the quality of food and drinks. This meal and drinks were the best I had in Florida. The island peach rocked my world. We got a normal size then shared a bucket. Service was wonderful! I have never met such friendly and happy bartenders before. The server also went above and beyond and took a photo of our family by the sign outside. read more

Pompano Joe's - Island peach goes hard - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

First time at Pompano Joe's and it was a great experience. The staff was very welcoming and the beach vibe was perfect. My mom and I ordered the Strawberry Colada and it was amazing definitely a must-try! I also had the chicken fettuccine and it was delicious. Great food, great service, and a beautiful beach view. I'll definitely be back! read more

Pompano Joe's - Strawberry colada - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We have eaten at the Panama City location last year when we were in FL and had great service on the patio (we had our dog with us). Everyone was very friendly and the service along with the food was enjoyable. However, this location would NOT seat us with our dog even though the website and marketing says the will seat you on the patio if you have a dog. What a disappointment. It was a hassle to find parking only to be told we couldn't be seated. There is better food elsewhere but we wanted to just relax with a drink and a casual meal after our travels. read more

We knew this place was going to be expensive because of their amazing ocean view. But it was all worth it, especially due to our spectacular server, Katie. Katie was about the best, friendliest, most courteous server I've ever had, she honestly should look into becoming a trainer. Katie, I wish you a good life, you give off good vibes and you deserve it. Okay let's start with the appetizer, I just had oysters at some ritzy joint in Tampa two days ago and this restaurant beats them by a long shot. Probably because these oysters came from literally a few miles away! I had the crab cake sandwich because I didn't feel like messing around with cracking open crabs. It wasn't the best I've had, a little mushy but I still finished it. The key lime pie was so delicious and fresh, Katie said that's the only dessert they make in-house. I would definitely come here again. read more

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We got seated right away. They offer inside and outside seating. This was one of the best paced I've eaten in a long time. The red snapper was delicious. I recommend the hush puppies, blackened red fish, fried cheese, oysters, beans and rice and twice baked potato. Kelsey was our waitress and she was on spot. read more

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This was a great lunch spot with excellent views of the beach. Parking was a bit of a challenge because public beach parking is also competing for a spot. Their lunch specials were a great option with much larger than expected lunch portions. I got their coconut shrimp and it was fantastic. Service was excellent. read more

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We always return to Pompano Joe's when we visit Destin. Great service, excellent food and fair prices. The view is priceless. I wish the fish tacos were available on the dinner menu. They are delicious! Hubby loves coleslaw and says they have some of the best he's had. Red snapper sandwich platter is his favorite. read more

Pompano Joe's - View from our table. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Went here on my last day of a work trip - slightly hungover - and this place saved me. Overall, it was absolutely delicious. My friend and I got two different versions of shrimp, the regular breaded and the coconut. Both were amazing but the coconut shrimp (I got the lunch version) was outstanding. The mango chutney that comes with it is to die for. The hushpuppies could be a little better and the other sides were good. I ordered the turtle brew because it was like a blue moon and dare I say it's better?! Absolutely delicious beer, I had two and they cured my hangover. The service was great. Our server was extremely nice and willing to give honest recommendations! The best part was sitting on the beach front patio. The view was amazing. You have to sit on the patio if you come here! read more

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Anthony was our server this time here. What a respectful and friendly person. Must admit the server really makes a difference in how your experience goes. Most Pompano Joe's pretty much look the same. Open and colorful. One downfall this time was the Bathroom. The men's smelled like an old gas station bathroom. It was in dire need of being serviced. As for the main reason for coming here. The food. My wife ordered the Garlic crusted Grouper and for once I decided to try the NY Strip Steak. Neither disappointed. I would leave the gravy off the steak. A good Steak doesn't need a gravy especially if it tastes like a packet gravy. Would order again but request to leave the gravy off in the future. Once again can't speak high enough of Anthony. Great job. read more

Pompano Joe's - NY Strip Steak - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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We had a blast here. We started off with a bucket of booze and moved to the nachos and crab legs. The nachos were some of the best I've had. Our Server was amazing. I wish I got his name because he deserves a shout out. The place was very busy and you can see, well visited. The scenery was the icing on the cake. read more

Pompano Joe's - Crap legs and nachos. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Our waiter, Brandon, was great. He was very attentive to our large party. The view of the beach was so beautiful while we ate. My entree, Mahi Bajan, was okay. The crab cake inside the Mahi Mahi was delicious, so I'd probably order that along with another dish. My niece and nephew devoured the crab legs. Others in my party enjoyed the Ribeye as is (no modifications); they said it was one of the best they ever had. I want to highlight the hush puppies with the strawberry butter. Do not allow the strawberry butter to throw you off. It was soooo good with the hush puppies. I would certainly go back and try a different entree and the key lime pie. read more

Pompano Joe's - Hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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We had such a good time here! Came for our engagement dinner and had the best time on the patio. Huge shoutout to our server, Anthony, who went above and beyond for us! We left some sunglasses here and showed up early the next morning. Anthony was already at work and he RAN to help us, making sure he got the keys and got them back to us. Highly recommend this place! read more

This place is now called the Roach Restaurant. Roaches coming out of the walls - pointed this out to the staff who said this is normal. Food was extremely subpar, despite the recommendation that we received from others who had a different experience from us. We had to send one meal back - didn't offer to make it right except sent us with a to-go box later. The server was so bothered by our group and had even rolled her eyes out loud (lol). We were extra friendly to try to alleviate her irritation. The view is nice though and drinks were good. read more

Pompano Joe's - Cockroaches - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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We love coming here during the offseason because you can get a table right away and not having to wait 30 to 45 minutes for a table on a Friday in Summer. Our server was great. We asked questions about items on the menu and he was not afraid to give his honest opinion of what we should stay away from and what we should order. The crab claws were good and a must have when dining here. A friend of mine got the broiled scallops and I couldn't believe how many they put on the plate. They were decent sized and cooked perfectly. I got the grilled shrimped and the twice baked potato. Shrimp were seasoned well and the baked potato was pretty big sized. The restaurant is deceiving because it's so long and can serve a lot of people. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Pompano Joe's came to our rescue!! This year I planned a Surprise Birthday Party for my husband's 70th in Destin with family coming in from all over the US. The original plan included reserving a space /room at another popular Destin restaurant which was reserved in early January. In April, a week before the event , I drove over to Destin (*2 hours from my home) to check out the party space. During a phone call to the restaurant and a personal visit, I experienced 3 situations with staff that immediately sent up major red flags. Though invitations had gone out months before , I no longer felt comfortable taking our family & friends there. I was now on a mission to find another place and FAST! I called several places and Pompano Joe's called me back. The reviews for Pompano Joe's mentioned they were excellent at providing service for large groups -although they don't take reservations. After hearing my story about the other venue, I was told by the Assistant Manager and Manager that they would absolutely find a place (basically make- it- go -right) to accommodate our Birthday group and celebration allowing us to eat, hang out at our pace, decorate the space, etc., I was also told they would put their top notch server on the deck with our group. And boy did they ever! We had the best birthday party EVER on the North Deck at Pompano Joe's. The weather was gorgeous. Our group is still talking about how awesome our server was. She was "on it!" -a Super woman who could have easily handled the group blindfolded. The food? Fantastic! It was a very special day for us. Thank you! Thank you! Pompano Joe's for jumping in and coming to the rescue and also becoming part of the perfect day and beautiful memories made for my husband and the entire family! You all ROCK! read more

Second time coming here because we had such a great experience the first time! Only a 15 minute wait on Labor Day, a score!! We waited by the beach and took sunset pics. It was quick and a nice pass time. Our server, Stefanie, wasn't overly nice or mean. I'd say just blunt. We asked a few questions and anything that was a yes or no answer she just nodded her head. The food speaks for itself. Very yummy! All the kids were happy. read more

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This is a busy beachside restaurant. We sat along the outside so we could overlook the beach. It was a beautiful sight. We ordered seafood and drinks. All were very good. Our server was friendly and our food came out quick even though they were so busy. A good experience. read more

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Wait time was pretty long which was one of the reasons for 4 stars. Food was good. Crab legs were yum. Street corn delicious. Crab craws were a favorite but heavily spiced have water nearby! Delicious! But not sure it's if worth hour and half wait especially with so many open tables read more

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Food was fresh and excellent Service was outstanding with my server Serena who was very attentive- great experience!! Ambiance was perfect. I highly recommend this amazing place- ask for Serena, tell her Raymond from Cali sent you- she will hook you up with the perfect hot sauce for your appetizer. read more

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**Still a Top Pick -- Just Plan Ahead for Parking** This spot remains near the top of our list for places to return to next year. Great experience all around. A heads-up: parking can be a bit of a hassle since the lot is shared with public beach access. It takes some patience to find a spot. **Tip:** Aim to arrive around 7 PM--by then, the beach crowds have thinned out and it's easier to get in. Service was solid, and the food came out quickly, just like last time. So far, everything we've tried has been consistently good--no disappointments yet! read more

We visited here for the first time while on vacation and loved it! We were first seated outside but it was a little too hot so we asked to be moved inside and they were able to accommodate us with a beach view! The server was efficient, knowledgeable and friendly. All of our food was delicious and served fresh and hot. The kids also enjoyed their food. I Would definitely recommend! read more

Pompano Joe's - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Line to get in was long but didn't take too long to get in and seated, because we came right at 5pm. The waiting area was busy but there is a bar to enjoy a drink as you wait. Once we got inside it was busy, loud and hot- which is to be expected. We did get a window seat, and that made for a great dinner view! Our waiter was amazing, very friendly and attentive. My oysters were of course fresh and delicious! My meal was incredible too, perfect flavors and crisp on the crab-cakes! This was my first time year and I will definitely go back. After dinner me and my husband took a walk on the beach. read more

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The view is so beautiful here ! The food is great but kinda pricey! The service was great and would probably come back !

From start to finish- the best meal we've had so far on this vacation. Fried shrimp, grilled snapper sandwich, sauteed salmon, gumbo- all great. Stress reliever drink was awesome. Located directly on the beach with the best view- can't be beat. Our waitress was kind, prompt, and helpful! We highly recommend! read more

Pompano Joe's - Our view... - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The service was fantastic, Drew was a fabulous waiter. When I saw the prices, I was a little sticker shocked! When the food came to the table, I was pleasantly surprised. The portions were great, presentation was first class and the taste was outstanding!! read more

Pompano Joe's - Seafood nachos, gumbo and a Bucky of margaritas!! - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Our server was absolutely fantastic Friendly and very attentive Our food was good as well My big problem is the price $48 for a fish sandwich lunch with a coke is crazy No way should a fish sandwich be at most $16 plus side Sorry but not again read more

Great location, good food, great view, friendly staff. It's busy so be prepared for T least an hour wait during "feeding times". They have a full bar upstairs while you wait. As well as a beach side bar downstairs. There is a gift shop with some swag in it. Wait staff are nice and friendly. Worth a stop. Great location, good food, great view, friendly staff. It's busy so be prepared for T least an hour wait during "feeding times". They have a full bar upstairs while you wait. As well as a beach side bar downstairs. There is a gift shop with some swag in it. Wait staff are nice and friendly. Worth a stop. read more

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I'm skeptical of these beachfront restaurants. Most of them have some pretty mediocre food. I was pleasantly surprised with Pompano Joe's. Food was excellent. Fantastic gumbo. Delicious Cuban. 10 people for lunch and everyone loved their meal. also, very good service. highly recommend. Also, Shout out to Eric our server. Nice guy, good service. read more

First time coming here! We visited 12/22/25. It was delicious and the views were killer! We loved the added Christmas decor outside! Our server (I think his name was Marty) was grea read more

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If you love Sea Food n Oysters with a beautiful view of the Gulf this place is for you. Place sits right on the beach and not fancy.