Great food! Good friendly people! Good ambiance! Any time I go to Florida I'm stopping by here for a cooler full of fresh seafood!

This seafood shop has a fantastic selection, especially the lobster tails. I'll definitely be back for more! They offer a variety of shrimp sizes as well. read more

We go to Destin each year and look forward to Sexton's Smoked Tuna Dip... always came back home with a few containers for us and more for friends. probably the best we have had. But they changed... Evidently Sexton's changed their recipe, and it doesn't taste bad... it just doesn't taste. It's REALLY bland and not worth buying. I think if McDonald's came out with a smoked tuna dip it would taste like this. Why change a good thing? At least it will save me money next vacation... read more

This place sells fresh seafood. Been here multiple times. Always fresh and service folks are cool. We usually buy fresh fish and bring back home. The place stays clean and not your typical "seafood market aromas". read more

Service is amazing! Wonderful selection of seafood! Best in the area! Highly recommend!

I'm late in posting this review, but if your undecided about which seafood market to visit in Destin, you can't go wrong with Sexton's. Especially if your looking for shrimp, scallops, crab and red snapper in season . We have been to lots of seafood markets and many fish mongers in various locations and never have gotten the quality of seafood that we received here. We were able to cook better food at home than what we had eaten at any of the local restaurants. Also, I'm pretty sure they will pack it to travel if you want to take some fresh off the boat seafood home from vacation. read more

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Save your money and find another fish market. Ridiculously overpriced products (fish fry is $9 for the exact product you could buy at Walmart for $2). We purchased a red snapper, scallops, and head on shrimp. We were told there were about 12 scallops in each container and found there to be half that amount in each. The containers they're stored in have water, which caused it to be difficult to sear the scallops (even after letting them sit on a paper towel). The gall bladder of the red snapper we received had been sliced open and left in the fish, causing it to smell bad, which we noticed while we were cleaning it at home. There were only three fresh products to choose from (red snapper, scallops, and shrimp). The lobster and crab were frozen and imported. Will be driving the hour long trip to Joe Patty's next time read more

This place had a variety of fish and other seafoods. The staff was a bit rude and didn't really talk to us. We asked them to remove the scales and fins, but they were left on. The prices are a bit more expensive than we expected. The fish was fresh as it could be and they gave us ice to pack our coolers. read more

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Sexton Seafood has a nice selection. I thought some of the prices were a little high but overall ok. The fresh raw shucked oysters were surprisingly delicious! The Florida lobster tails were expensive and tough. The fresh clams were also fresh and tasty read more

We arrived, only to immediately have our hopes dashed, since we were on the hunt for stone crab claws. They informed us they were currently priced out of their maximum willingness to pay to stock them. Well, now what? The whole place was meticulously clean and well displayed. The super sweet staffer strongly suggested we at least try their popular smoked tuna dip. Score! That container didn't last 24 hours. (Scratch your typical thoughts about canned tuna. No relation whatsoever.) We're thinking of taking some home for our trip back. Wonderful place!! The staff was so kind and helpful, thank you! read more

We have been trying to find a restaurant with good delicious grilled fish and I honestly haven't been able to find one so my husband told me he would be the chef and make it for me, and in this place you can find fresh delicious fish to eat and other varieties of sea food. I would definitely recommend this place if you like to cook yourself. Glad we found it! I had the best meal today the restaurants usually give you have of the fillet and lots of fresh fríes, here you can actually have a nice size filet. read more

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When you walk in and smell the freshness of the fish- you know you're in a good spot. Make it happen.

Snow crabs were yummy and definitely recommend to go there when in Destin fl. Shrimp was great as well.

We liked Blalock's a lot better. I came here on a Sunday afternoon and it smelled fishy. The staff said they get the seafood from boats all through the day. The thing is, do they if it is Sunday? And do what are they going to do with the whole counter of shrimp that are sitting out currently if they are about to close? A good seafood place does not smell fishy. I made the shrimp we bought that night and they didn't seem very fresh. I have tried other local seafood shops and they were fresher and less expensive. They are cash only if you still decide to go. read more

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This is probably my least favorite seafood market in the panhandle. I've given them 3 chances so I'm done, I'll go to others close by. 1. Cash only. It's 2020. The prices are the same or more than other markets that take cards. Who carries dirty money anymore. 2. Not very friendly. When I was new to the area 4 years ago, I was trying to ask about the local fish and the lady was snobby and offered no help. 3. The signs outside are misleading. They'll offer a certain kind of fish, such as Triggerfish, but when you go inside you have to buy the whole fish, at $70+, then you'd maybe end up with a few pounds of meat filets. You can get Trigger at Joe Paddi's for $9/ lb for just filets or $16/ lb at Shrimpers SRB. The cheap shrimp is always head on with a tail not much bigger than a crawfish tail. Best part is the snapper I've gotten there when I didn't want a $72 triggerfish was good, but I did end up having to debone it with tweezers before I cooked it. read more

Very fresh seafood! Bring cash!!! And a giant cooler because you would want to buy everything. They also have lemons and seasoning if you are planning to buy shrimp to boil at home.i was impressed with quality and freshness of the snapper and shrimp we bought. read more

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We were so disappointed. 1. No social distancing markings and it was crowded. 2. There was a lack of variety of fish. We at least expected grouper in addition to the red snapper. 3. The lump crabmeat was not! There were lumps in the top and the remaining was back-fin. Again, disappointed. Charge what you're going to charge but be honest. Next time we're visiting Destin, we'll go somewhere else. read more

I was searching for Triggerfish and Sexton's had plenty! Devin carefully cleaned the fish I bought and made sure not to waste anything! They also let me watch him clean the fish. I could tell he really knows what he is doing. The seafood at Sexton's was plentiful and fresh. I plan to visit there again next time I'm in the area. read more

Amazingly quick and very helpful! We crave their smoked tuna dip! It's a must stop! Such wonderful people!

We walk in and the selection and price is good, however, the server was not. She used her fish plastic service gloves to wipe her running nose, rubbed the fish/snot off on to her shirt, and brushed her dried fish slimmed hair back. Then while presenting the fish, she used the same snotty and hair crumb infested gloves to affectionately pet the fish she was talking about at the time. While she was educated on the product, very happy to help, and in general, a nice lady, she did not properly handle the products. I would suggest to the owners to send her through a food safety course. read more

Im from out of town. Seafood was fresh. However rude staff and customer service. They were grumpy with no effort at conversation. I just did not feel welcomed. Was rudely shot down when we asked if we can use card. I wish Ived known that before going in there. There are two atms in site. I know I will not go back there again. read more

We decided we wanted to do a boil so we had to pick up some shrimp and a few fish. We found Sexton's and got everything we needed and then some. The prices are about average but they do run specials like shrimp $6.99/lb so getting in on those are pretty beneficial. They also have an assortment of spices and mixes to fix any need that you may have. They will clean and prepare any way you desire for free and offer coolers and ice for transport. The staff is super friendly and really informative on any questions you may have. The only con is they are cash only but do have ATMs on site. read more

Been going here for years. Every time I'm in the Destin area. Can't miss the big blue roof! Great selection of fresh caught fish and the amazing Royal Reds!!! Will pack it to go for a small fee. Only takes cash, but have an ATM right there!!! read more

I went to both Sextons and Destin Ice and seafood in the same day. They are just down the road from each other. I can tell you this, Sexton's had more selection and fresher looking shrimp. They also had better prices. The fish however looked a little better at Destin Ice. Both had very friendly and knowledgeable staff. Overall, I think I preferred Sexton's. read more

Always good place to pick up fresh seafood! They also Have ice if you need it! Always a stop while in destin. read more

I have to admit before you read this review that I know little to nothing about fresh seafood. Lets be honest, I live in the Midwest yo. That being said, we came to Sexton's after my sister had had a positive experience here before. We ended up getting the frozen shrimp, boo on us, because it was the only thing they offered that was pre peeled and deveined. When we thawed and boiled the shrimp for shrimp cocktail it had a very fishy smell and tasted OK, nothing great. I guess that's what you get when you come to a fresh seafood place an get something frozen. If I were to go back, I would definitely go fresh next time. At this point I would say that its a 3 star experience at best, but, and the big BUT here is the experience. We came here on a rainy day with my nieces because we wanted to expose them to something different. Destin in general is pretty expensive and full of children's experiences that can leave parents cash strapped. This was cheap entertainment. When we came in there were lots of whole fresh fish sitting on display, something that the kids loved seeing. read more

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Staff was SO helpful and kind. Place came highly recommended by a friend. We went in 30 min before closing and they helped us pick out everything we needed and gave us tips for our seafood boil! We will definitely be back! Very reasonably priced! read more

Double check your receipts! They intentionally overcharged us $25 on our purchase and begrudgingly refunded us when we returned to the shop. Very disappointed. We've been coming here 20 years. read more

The food was great, we grilled the fish, seared the scallops and boiled the shrimp with a shrimp boil packet! The ladies working were very nice! The do only accept cash, but I believe they have an ATM if needed! read more

Sexton's Seafood - Our find at the market...red snapper (I think), 3lbs of shrimp and scallops!! - Seafood Markets Near Me - Destin, Florida

The most rude service I've ever had. As an out of towner I was asking worker a question to which he responded to me "I'm not Google" Totally uncalled for and I will never come here again (used to be our favorite place to get fresh seafood while in town) and will never recommend Sexton's again. read more

Decent prices and the guy behind the counter was very knowledgeable and willing to help. I would recommend Sexton's especially if you're not super familiar with fresh ocean seafood and need a little help. They don't take cards though so have your cash or check ready. read more

Definitively a greta place where to find fresh, local, seafood. I drove by in a weekend stay on the beach and took home some good-looking clams and head-on shrimps, and scallops. All together made a great seafood pasta and I could tell the clams and shrimps where fresh for real. Scallops were just fine, not so special. 4 Stars just for the attitude of the employees, they don't seem caring much about customers. I can survive to that! Like the branch here in B'ham, their attention to hygiene conditions is meticulous, and you want that from a seafood market! Certainly a great place where to go seafood shopping. read more

We stopped in to make sure they were open the day before we headed back home. They only close 2 days a year-Thanksgiving and Christmas. They even gave us ideas on how to bake oysters. We will be back. We ordered a gallon oh oysters to pick up on our last day in town but when we got there they didn't have them. Because of the holiday and their supplier, they couldn't guarantee that the oysters would be in tomorrow so we purchased a few smaller containers. They gave us money off for having to purchase the higher priced smaller containers. They were very apologetic and we understood it wasn't their fault. They gave us a discount On everything else we purchased too. Their seafood is very good and they have ample ice to pack our purchase up weather we purchase their containers or use our own. read more

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One of our two favorite spots for fresh seafood. They always have a great, seasonal selection of fish and are very helpful with suggestions and cooking advice. This is a must visit for anyone looking for excellent a quality and service vice. read more

I have been coming to Sextons since I was a little kid. This is a staple in the Destin area that has been around for a log time. The seafood is always fresh and sold at a fair price. You can get everything from fish - shrimp and everything in between. This is a cash business so don't come in thinking that you can use a credit card as they don't take them. Not only do they provide fresh seafood, they will make sure that you are packed to go with filling up your cooler full of ice. read more

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We stopped here for the first time and got fresh shrimp with the bbq shrimp seasoning ...wow, both were great!!!! Cash only but they do have an atm machine in the store . read more

So, I'm staying a stones throw from Skippers but after reading reviews and looking at pricing, I wanted to go to the best fishery in Destin. Sexton's was 9 miles from our house, which is really nothing and in the end, so worth it. There was only one gentleman working and he answered every question and was extremely gracious. I purchased 1/2lb of Tuna, 1lb of crawfish, over a lb of their largest shrimp, a lb of crab claws and hush puppies for just over $50. Everything was fresh, cooked up great and delicious. I'll be going back for the Cobia and Grouper before heading home. HIGHLY recommend this place, all day, every day. read more

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Masks wearing staff, thank you! They were very friendly and knowledgeable. Seafood were fresh and reasonable. They also sell a variety of seasoning. I appreciate the one stop shopping. read more

Each time we visit Destin we purchase fresh shrimp to prepare during our stay. Before we leave we pick up several pounds of shrimp, scallops, lump crab meat and fresh fish. The staff is helpful and if you're traveling they will package your purchase on ice in a cooler. We buy the night before we leave and travel 10+ hours. We have never had a problem, the seafood is always fresh and excellent! read more

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Bought 4lbs of their $6.95/lb head on gulf shrimp. The front of the shrimp display area had huge shrimp but when we received ours, we might've gotten 10-15 of the display sized shrimp. The rest of the shrimps consisted of salad size shrimp to medium 41-60/lb size. Somewhat misconceived by what you see versus actually what you get. The employee grabbing our shrimp would grab a couple handfuls from where they were standing(small shrimp) and then grab further away from them(bigger shrimp). Some young workers didn't know what "sashimi grade" fish was either. They do not take any cards either, cash only! Overall, the shrimp tasted fresh but the size difference threw us off a bit from what we saw on the ice display. Otherwise, service itself was attentive and good. read more