Found this little gem tucked away inside The Inn at Crystal Beach. The food here was very tasty. Tonight, we were a party of four. We had the stuffed flounder with crab, the skirt steak, And the chicken Marcella. Each plate was cooked with the perfect seasonings that accented and brought out the flavors of each dish. You won't be disappointed if you came for lunch or dinner. Don't worry about having to be all dressed up, as this restaurant is very casual. It looks nice inside, but the owner, Staci says, "come as you are; casual attire is fine." Met the owner today, Stacey. She was very personable, and very grateful that we stopped by her restaurant today. We will definitely be back to this restaurant, for sure, when we're in this neck of the woods again. Thanks for the good eats ... read more

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This place is now called Staci's on the Beach. This was my family's first time visiting. The food is great, the atmosphere is great, the view is spectacular, and our service was good. Most dinners on the menu are around $40 and kids meals are $15, and I would say this is a fair price. I got the stuffed flounder and my wife got the salmon and we were impressed. I would say they did take advantage of us with pricing on two things we ordered. I ordered a side of plain mac and cheese and was charged $15 for it. And my daughter got a glass of milk and was charged $5 for that drink. That price seemed tacky and out of touch. Overall would still recommend this restaurant. read more

AVOID!! This is a VERY expensive hotel restaurant with very limited menu, slow service, and okay food. Pros: - wonderful views: direct, unobstructed views of the beach - okay ambiance: clean, quiet, relaxing environment Cons: - expensive - bill for family of 5 w/ three alcoholic drinks was $300+ - limited menu - only three kids items, maybe eight main entrees - slow service: despite only three other parties in the whole restaurant, the waitress was nowhere to be found, rarely checked on the table, and the food took over 45 min to arrive at the table. - location drawbacks: poor signage outside and the hotel gym is completely open to the restaurant below (noises can be distracting) Horrendous experience. No wonder why they changed the name from Soleil to Staci's on the Beach. read more

We found this place last year and loved it! The ambiance is amazing beginning with the beautiful staircase going down to the restaurant and the beach/water view, especially around sunset! The servers are all friendly and knowledgeable, recommending specials and favorite dishes. So far I've had amazing experiences! The Shrimp Risotto and Marinaded steak were both delicious and perfectly cooked with fresh ingredients! read more

Soleil - Marinated steak - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Mixed review. The gals that greeted us were a little snooty and standoffish in my opinion. I felt like they didn't want us there. We sat at the bar and ordered lunch. It was kinda pricey but the food was amazing!!! The service from the bar side of things sure made us feel better. read more

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I would honestly say the vibe here is really cool. My husband and I chose this spot because it was our last night in Destin and we wanted to get a nice fine dining experience in. It is attached to a very nice hotel/condos so you will kind of notice that when getting there. The restaurant itself is in the back facing the ocean. Overall from drinks to dessert the food/service was very good. The ceviche presentation was a bit peculiar but it tasted great. The shrimp and grits were excellent. My husband mentioned a little too much salt but honestly I said he was being picky which he always does. I personally found them delightful. They are a little spicy too which made them that much better. For dessert we had a nice lemon cake type deal. Once again the taste was superb. They have several fine dining options in the Destin area and I would argue this is one of them. Also sorry for leaving out the picture of the shrimp and grits. Yelp has a glitch with loading certain pictures. read more

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One of our favorite restaurants with a view in Destin. The food and service have been consistently good. We need to come back for dinner as we just come here for lunch/brunch for the most part! read more

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Most visitors are unaware of the design flaw lurking at the restaurant entrance. Down the main stairs, at the bottom, look above the bar. Air conditioning condensation droplets are all over the ceiling. Each of the air conditioning vents are covered in mold of all species. It's quite a hazard for all indoor diners and employees of the restaurant. And, from your left to your right, all along the bar and restaurant ceiling, it's there. No health authority, or city building inspector should have allowed this flaw. You cannot locate an ingress/egress to the patio so close to the air conditioning ductwork. Humidity levels outside are off the chart. It's a very poor and hazardous design for sure. Coughing, itching eyes, difficulty breathing, headache..? This is why. We chose the patio dining once this was spotted. Still recovering from the exposure, the view was nice, though mostly obscured by the unattended landscaping. A shame. The restaurant should be upstairs, with a terrace. The patio entrance relocated. Soleil French Dip was edible, but seemed prepackaged meat product reheated. Quesadillas were tastier, Pinot Grigio was delicious, and service from Iam very friendly. read more

Excellent food and very attentive service. Indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the beautiful Emerald Coast of Destin FL. Will dine there again hopefully very soon. read more

Soleil - Soleil Old Fashion - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

We had a group of 10 which I understand can be difficult coming from a server. The table next to us told us it took them over three hours to get food for a table of 5. Our food came out quicker than that, but the bacon burgers came with about three bacon bits on them a piece. None of the burgers were cooked to the correct temperature and they took 20 minutes to bring our condiments. We also had to ask 5 times for a single shirley temple. Do not recommend. Maybe for a smaller party. read more

Soleil - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

A big group of us girls came here for a bachelorette party and we had a great experience. Bless our server who handles our chaotic-ness. And it so happened that he was from Indiana like us! We were seated immediately since we made a reservation and our service was pretty good from what I recall. I expected some wait times since we had a larger group. We ordered some apps, entrées, and drinks. I remember it being really good. The crab cakes are a must - those were delicious and memorable. Their menu is priced high but honestly what isn't in this economy. read more

service was good and friendly. we sat outside with a great view of the beach and sea. went on our wedding anniversar, my wife has an unusual intolerance so had checked before we visited that would be fine and was assured it would be - to the. be told that there was minimal choice. main meals ordered but both came out cold - were taken back and came out again the same. spoke to manager who said would sort - came 3rd time and was still cold. paid for drinks and left to whole foods to get a nice meal. just shocked that can serve cold food, that is the basic of any restaurant to serve hot food. service was polite despite issues and is in a great location but if you can't serve food hot there is an issue (ora. Gordon Ramsey visit due) read more

Came here mid-July and wanted to have dinner on the beach to watch the sunset. We have tried other beachfront restaurants in Destin and have always been disappointed, so our expectations for Soleil were low even with good reviews. I have to say it was a pleasant surprise. Our server, Nico, provided some of the best customer service and gave great recommendations on which dishes to order. We had Crab cakes for appetizer and the Grouper and Seared Scallops for the main dish. Crab cake was very thick, well seasoned, and cooked perfectly. The sautéed grouper was slightly under seasoned and under seared, but the buerre blanc sauce really saved the dish. Seared scallops were seared perfectly which is rare for many restaurants in Destin to execute for some reason. Sitting outdoors on their patio gave us perfect views of the ocean and sunset. It's tough to get both great seafood and service in the area, but Soleil accomplished it. I recommend for those wanting a fine dining experience! They are also very kid-friendly read more

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The pictures are not the vibe. Imagine pulling into what feels like an abandoned hotel. There's some random people kind of just setting around. You walk past a hotel GYM then you see the Soleil hostess stand but it's unattended. You figure out to walk don't stairs to a horribly dull quite atmosphere. There are very many open tables the bar is empty, its 6:30 pm on a FRIDAY night. The marketing team deserves a RAISE because they sure did trick us. The server was very kind, but in the same breath unprofessional. The food was no good, the shrimp ala vodka was watery and the scallops were chewy, It was a poor experience. I would suggest finding somewhere else to spend your time and money at. read more

Food was terrible and overpriced Ordered the crab cakes starter it had so many shells. Also, it was all breading when you weren't eating a shell. . We ordered the salad with berries. The lettuce was rotten. read more

This place is a joke. The view is all they have to offer. Our waitress was the owner (Stacy) because she had no servers there. (after one conversation with her, it was easy to understand why she had no workers present) 75% of our order was wrong... again, order taken BY THE OWNER. Food was overpriced, overcooked and just overall disappointing. I've given this "restaurant" 2 chances. I won't be giving them a 3rd. Enter at your own risk. read more

You have to make reservations to eat here was what my husband was told. So he did for my birthday but not sure why because there was no one else but some folks at the bar. We were the only people seated at a table. Not sure if they had something else going on but we waited almost 30 min to get our brunch which were eggs and toast and eggs Benedict at 3pm. Food was average. The home fries that came with dish were cold. It was windy that day so we sat inside next to the windows with the gulf views. Would have been a better view if the windows were not dirty. Might be ok with the tourists but disappointed as a local. read more

Soleil - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Great service from Trevor, and a beautiful view. Food was great. Especially the Shrimp and Grits! read more

Soleil - Destin friends celebrating a birthday gal at a Saturday brunch. - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Beautiful location, must sit outside. I'm a local but very touristy spot. my rezzie got messed up. I Requested a beachfront seat and ended up 3 rows back. Still outside and still pretty. - great live music. - food alternated between delish and average. I ordered a Ny strip medium rare...it was very overdone. My wife's lamb chops were great. Our waitress was amazing. The bar service was slow. None of that would be bad...if it wasn't so pricey read more

Best view ever! Gorgeous oceanfront bar and restaurant with outdoor seating and friendly staff. Definitely try the charcuterie board and truffle fries. read more

Food was great.. service was not. Reservation were for 8pm. We sat down 3 min later .: received our drinks 40 minutes later. Nice restaurant with great views and food and would come back if service improves read more

Soleil - Wedge - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The service was non-existent. We sat on the patio for 20 minute. We were never brought water or approached by staff. My friend went to the front desk twice asking for service. We were one of only three tables with customers. read more

Great wine list! We started out with the snapper ceviche as an appetizer that's was refreshing and delicious. I had the fried whole fish with fresh fish slaw, it was so good I recommend it ten fold. My wife had the shrimp and grits and she said it was amazing. We highly recommend! read more

Soleil - Fried whole fish (yellow snapper) - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Most incredible food, ever. My husband and I spent the first night of our honeymoon dining at this restaurant. He got a dry aged steak that was aged 125 days. It was incredible! My food was also perfect, I got the ratatouille dish. This place was very high end and I'd love to some day visit again. From start to finish our time there was AMAZING. The staff was very nice and laid back, while also being very informative and detailed. read more

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Enjoyed our brunch. They've only been open a week, so a few things to work out. The shrimp and grits were surprisingly light, which was perfect for brunch. The Eggs Benedict wasn't great--overcooked poached eggs, and the ham is minced (weird) and VERY smokey, which wasn't enjoyable. The entrees aren't served with sides and there are no sides to order additionally, so that was strange. But the candied bacon was great, as were the drinks, and Brandon is a very friendly waiter. Oh, and the view? Incredible. Giving this 4 stars bc they're new and every new place takes some time to catch its stride. read more

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Well. WELCOME to the retirement home! This place is a weird combination of retirement assisted living and a cafeteria serving the septuagenarians. I figured a scenic drive on the LSV would be fun, so we gave it a shot. The French onion soup was OK. We ordered the filets and they came out mooing. Careful if ordering medium rare. My wife's burger was a cluster - messy and FULL of QUAD fried, fries probably fried in the same oil that fries all things fried at this place. Pretty good offerings of wine by the glass. Our server Taylor was attentive. The views are nice, but I gained a bleak insight into my future should I be interred at a facility in my golden years. Also- the restrooms are horrible. And they are down the hall next to an exit that serves the underground parking structure. Dirty. Big pass. read more

The food was exquisite and well presented. Our server, Martie, went above and beyond to explain food choices. Bartender, Chris, helped us choose a wine while we waited for our table. I highly recommend this place. Linda C read more

Best dining experience we've had on the panhandle. Views are beautiful, wait staff was knowledgeable, and every course of food was delicious. Michael, the celebrity chef, even came out to our table to introduce himself and answer any questions we had. 10/10! read more

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Amazing food! Chef Michael Came out and Gave us the low down on the menu and made recommendations. Christine ((server) was lovely, ambiance great! A gem in Destin. Can't wait to come back. read more

This is the most amazing restaurant! The food is wonderful, but the dessert was ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!!! Michael Bump is a serious genius! His flavor profiles are out of this world and he is so creative with everything her makes! Make this place a must!!!! read more

Soleil - Bubble gum ice cream! Gone now! - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

4.5/5 food, 4.5/5 service and a 6/5 view. We were able to walk the beach afterwards and listen to the waves and live music at dinHighly recommend! dylan was amazing ! read more

Soleil - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The outside seating area is very pretty and the staff were friendly. But other than that there are multiple issues. 1. The gym is directly above and shares an open wall with the restaurant which is odd. 2. Directly below it, is an AC vent that is very moldy, this is hazardous for indoor customers and staff, and literally drops water condensation around the bar. 3. The food is very over priced and extremely mediocre. 4. While the staff are friendly they are severely understaffed (at least when we visited). Would not recommend while dining in Destin... read more

I went here with high expectations based off the menu, location, and price. While the scenery was beautiful the food was underwhelming. It is extremely over priced for what it is. I couldve gotten a better meal at Olive Garden for $16 than my $40 entree. read more

We are locals and ate at Soleil shortly after it opened. The food was fantastic. We brought friends from out of town there last night, and we could not have been more disappointed. Although the fish was cooked well enough, the risotto was gummy and luke-warm. All three who ordered it left it on the plate. The green beans were far too garlicky, and the bread was brought to the table three quarters of the way through the meal and was slightly burnt. For the prices charged, you can get higher quality meals in many places in Destin. We so wanted this restaurant to be something special because the setting is spectacular. Did the original chef leave? I noticed he is no longer featured on the website. If so, that may explain the change in the quality of the food. read more

Excellent service and food! We had a wonderful meal here celebrating my husbands birthday. Would absolutely go back again! Delicious. read more

Soleil - Encrusted Snapper - New American Near Me - Destin, Florida

Ambiance was nice but at the holidays, you'd hope they'd have some holiday decor but I didn't see any. Service was ok but not what you'd expect at such a high-end restaurant. Was celebrating a birthday (and indicated such in my reservation) and only received a Happy Birthday note from the chef. Highly recommend something extra when celebrating special occasions. Most nicer Atlanta restaurants provide half-price bottle of wine or complimentary dessert. Food was avg or less than. Salad (arugula) was scary-looking but tasted ok. Entree was shrimp malfade which tasted ok but too salty maybe due to pecorino broth and extra pancetta or similar. Also, it had at least 1/4-1//2 cup of panko or other breadcrumbs which was unusual for that type of pasta dish. Really ruined it. All said, I would not go back; huge disappointment. read more

Today was my wife's birthday. She wanted to have dinner on the beach and watch the sunset. Soliel's looked like it would fill the bill nicely. We arrived and couldn't find the hostess; she was setting the table for a large party. We we're shown to our table overlooking the beach. Taylor took our drink order...nothing fancy, a beer and sparkling water. My wife ordered the DOUBLE cheeseburger without the bun. I ordered the French Dip. The burger arrived with a single patty and a slice of cheese. No veggies at all. When asked, Taylor reported that the kitchen was out of 4 ounce patties and served a single 8 ounce patty instead. She could have said something beforehand, I feel. The veggies came. The food was cooked properly; my wife likes her meat well-done. Every thing tasted great. All-in-all, the experience was okay. The menu prices are rather dear, but the company has to pay for the views somehow, right? I'm not sure we'd return. read more

Celebrated my birthday with Soleil and being there truly made me feel like a princess! From the amazing service, the gorgeous views, to the daiquri's, to the delicious penne pasta (to die for). They even gave me a birthday card to put a cherry on top. So glad I came across this place on TikTok. Will definitely be at the top of my list during my next visit to Destin read more

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I think this restaurant aspires to be more than it actually delivers. The menu and the prices suggest it is fine dining - and the space has housed fine dining restaurants in the past. But the service is very ordinary - not polished enough for fine dining. Further (and this has been an issue with many restaurants in this space) having guests of the condo building where the restaurant is located use the same entrance for getting to and from the beach that is used for the restaurant is a BIG ambience issue. There's only so much they can do with the layout of the building - but they should use tables far from the entrance first to minimize the number of bathing suit clad people with boogie boards coming past the diners. When we arrived, there was no one at the hostess stand, though a waiter came up quickly to let us know he'd let the hostess know we were there. He did, which was appreciated. But then we observed the hostess finishing up what she was doing outside setting a table rather than coming in to seat us. Our server was friendly and trying the best she could. But she was not familiar with basic cocktails, and confessed not knowing what they were rather than hoping the bartender could handle it (he could). She was also there to take orders and make sure food was delivered and was not equipped to make recommendations. Finally, the food -- the shrimp in the shrimp risotto were very well cooked, though the risotto was a bit bland. The crab cake used so much seasoning that the dry powder of the seasoning took away from the sweetness of the crab. I would NOT recommend the red snapper, at all. It was so overcooked I had to use a knife to cut it into bites. The seared the natural flavor right out of that fish! Its time for the owners of this space to admit that you can't mix fine dining and a beach walkway. Stop trying to recapture the magic Tim Creehan established years ago and make it a casual family restaurant. Serve fish sandwiches on the freshest rolls, create great sauces, and fry up the best hush puppies anyone has ever eaten. Being able to have a great family meal while you can let the kids run around on the beach would be fantastic. Pretending to be what they're not is not working. read more

Sarah was our waitress and we had a lovely start to our day thanks to her! Bottomless mimosa and bubbles to start (which she continually kept filled!), eggs Benedict, and eggs in pergatory with a side of very fresh fruit. She was so sweet and attentive. Love supporting something local owned. It was not very busy which makes me think this is a good kept secret,but feel they deserve more business! Thanks for the suggestion! read more

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