We had such a great experience at Surf Hut! The food was fantastic--especially the fried calamari (definitely a must-order). Service was quick and everything came out just right. Huge shoutout to CJ, who took amazing care of us. We came in last Saturday with 6 kids who were... let's just say full of energy , and he handled it all like a pro. Friendly, attentive, and never made us feel like a handful. Great food, great service, and a staff that knows how to handle real-life chaos with a smile--we'll definitely be back! read more

Just not good food no draft beer Pricing high has great view though Need better specials read more

First and foremost, this place is just an awesome location right on the beach. We were seated with the windows open overlooking the beach, love the vibe and overall atmosphere in this restaurant. Granddaughter got to go out and play in the sand while we waited on lunch. I was craving burger and fries, and they were fairly good. Fries were seasoned really well. The burger was cooked nearly perfectly but unfortunately room temperature when served. The service was adequate and friendly. Nothing really to speak of there. Would probably come back, more like 3 & 1/2 stars than just 3. read more

We stopped in for lunch since the Surf Hut was directly across from our hotel. The location directly on the beach is beautiful. We sat inside since it was a cooler day and they had the windows closed. The server was friendly and checked on us a couple times. I felt like the food was a little on the expensive side, but I do realize I'm in a tourist area. We wound up sharing the create your own catch thinking it would be a good size portion for $43 and we would have spent that much if we both got the least expensive items on the menu. It was not quite a shareable size. I actually felt bad for taking any of the fish. The grouper was small, not sure it was 6oz and the rice and beans were not well seasoned, they were quite bland. The mashed potatoes were very good, but I'm not a fan of paying $42 for good mashed potatoes. I am not sure I would return due to the cost and portion sizes. read more

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Stopped in for lunch after shopping all morning. Had hoped for some yummy fish but it wasn't near that for what it cost. A square piece of fish and fries for 26 bucks at lunch seems excessive. Service was good. Just not worth it to me. read more

Great location and atmosphere right on the beach can't beat it. Traditional seafood menu lotta fried food and grilled as well. Had a large drink menu a lot of drinks I've never heard of. Would go there again if I go to the same place next year that I stayed at. It was only a six minute walk away thus-providing some additional incentive for visiting. read more

Stopped at the Surf Hut for dinner with our extended family tonight. They were able to accommodate 17 of us at dinner time with no issue. The food was pretty good. My wife had a seafood salad and I had a burger. The seaside views were fantastic as the sunset. I recommend this place if you want a solid meal on a night out. read more

Surf Hut - Endless Summer Seafood Salad - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Cone for the view, especially sunset, and enjoy the food, too. Dining: Shrimp and oysters with fries and coke slaw. Just the right amount of everything and all nicely done. Large shrimp with plump oysters. Tasty but not overpowering breading. Second entree: chicken kabobs were evenly cooked and tender. Veggies, too. Drinks: Blood orange from Goat Island; honey brown from Truck Stop. Cold and tasty. Service: good. Attentive. Perfect beach spot on a gorgeous fall night. read more

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Beautiful setting. Ribs are terrible. Beautiful setting. Ribs are terrible. Beautiful setting. Ribs are terrible. read more

Great service, good quality food, not many non seafood options (however it is a coastal location, so that is to be expected). Nice atmosphere, cheerful staff. Only dessert option is Key Lime Pie. Great sandy beach area & corn hole games to play while waiting. Family Friendly! read more

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This place might was the highlight of our dining experience in the Destin area! We arrived for dinner on the earlier side (5) and had no trouble getting a table for a family of 5. Looking right out to the white sand beach and gorgeous ocean with a fun area for the kids to play. Food was delicious- highly recommend the salmon and shrimp tacos. We had the nicest waiter and enjoyed the amazing beach after! Will definitely be returning when we're in the area! read more

Surf Hut - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The location and view are 5 stars. The food 2 stars. Very disappointing. For the $ I would at least expect crispy fries. read more

Food was yummy. Service was decent. Ambience was fantastic. We can't beat being on the beach for a meal.

the food was super mid. We ordered the shrimp and crab dip, shrimp tacos, stuffed shrimp entree, and kids cheeseburger sliders. Nothing was anything we would ever come back for. read more

The outdoor waiting area is nice. The staff was less than friendly, and the food mediocre. If you have a larger party, they make no effort to seat you together. I wish we would have read the other reviews echoing this before choosing Surf Hut. read more

I'll be so honest. I wish I could get my money back on this experience. The venue is beautiful. It's right by the waters. Our server seems pretty checked out and didn't care to be there or answer questions. We paid nearly $40-50 per person. And the food was pretty mid. The chimchurri sauce lacked flavor and the seasoned vegetables were mush. As someone visiting from out of town, I was disappointed with the quality of service and food at this restaurant. read more

Surf Hut - Grilled Cobia - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We didn't have a wait by trying this place on Mother's Day weekend. We tried to the cucumber salad which was good and the taco trio. Surprisingly, the bbq taco was the best. The fish taco wasn't good at all. The bean and corn side were really good. Unfortunately, we experienced hair in a food which left a bad taste in our mouth. There's also a view from beach if you choose to sit outside but beware of the birds. read more

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This atmosphere is top notch. Our server was experienced and helpful. Food was good, and spendy. But sitting on the patio near the sand overlooking the Gulf of America with a drink was priceless. read more

Surf Hut - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Good fried seafood. Platter had oysters, fish, shrimp, and scallops. Very tasty. Decent drinks too.

The surf hut has good food and a nice variety on the menu. We have eaten here 3/4 times over the last few years and haven't had a bad meal. Service is hit or miss like most places. Some times they're good and others not so much. It is a convenient place if you're staying in the area. Since our 1st visit in 2022 the prices have went up almost 25% on some of the meals. This place is way over priced. $13 mojitos and $34 grouper sandwiches. Try it once and see what you think...but there are better options in the area without the hiked up "tourist trap" prices. read more

What's better than eating on the beach on a perfect afternoon with a pretty cocktail and seafood?? After shopping for a bit, we ate a late lunch, early dinner. We ate outside and so glad we did! A few people walked up from the beach to eat while we were there. I started with the Tropjcal margarita and we shared shrimp and crab dip. Our server was very helpful and recommended the shrimp tacos and shrimp and grits. Yum! It really was a perfect beach place to eat. Food was good and would definitely eat there again! read more

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We were totally looking for a an Ocean view restaurant, but didn't want to break the bank! We are also often disappointed with the quality of food at beachside restaurants. We found this on yelp and decided to give it a try. Our server Dontae was so sweet and so friendly! He helped us navigate the menu and recommended some good seafood. We ended up sharing a huge captains platter, which had scallops, shrimp, and fresh fish!. One of the greatest things was that that Food came to us within 15 minutes! You know when you are super tired at the beach and then you have to sit for hours to even wait for attention or food? Then the kids are crying and not happy? Well, this did not happen here! They were quick, and immediately a manager came over and check to see how we were doing and if everything was OK. Her name was Liz and she was so authentic and friendly! We would give more than five stars if we could! We got a bucket liquor drink and shared it, but I must say it did not lack alcohol. We still spent $80 counting tip, but we're so happy with every penny we spent. My grandson got a fruit cup for his dinner and it was huge and wonderful! We thought, five dollars for a fruit cup? And then we got a generous serving and he was so happy! I told them that I was going to yelp the crap out of this place! If you want a great meal at a reasonable seaside price with good quality, food and people who care about you and love their job, you must try this! We had a great view of the ocean and you could sit outside on the spacious patio or sit right at the windows inside. They also have a lot of bar seating for those of you that don't want to sit at a table. Come on, give it a try! We loved it so much. I forgot to take more pictures. read more

Surf Hut - Yuuuuum ! Captains platter! - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We come to Destin several times a year and always make sure to eat at least one meal at the surf hut during our visits. We love to get the fried shrimp and scallops. The fried scallops are awesome when you dip them in drawn butter...trust me on this. They have tons of seating both indoor and outdoor with great views of the beach. The manager/owners are always going table to table to check on your dining experience. Tonight our server was Ashley and she was nothing shy of amazing! She had a super friendly personality and was happy to help us with anything and everything. I felt like we were fast friends before we left because she was so helpful and accommodating. Surf hut has a true gem with her. Highly recommend this restaurant if you are ever in the area! read more

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Surf Hut has an awesome beach view and friendly staff, but the food didn't live up to the pricing. Fried shrimp and crab legs were okay, nothing standout. You're mostly paying for the location here. Worth it for the view, not necessarily for the meal. read more

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The service was prompt and the food came out quickly. The mashed potatoes and corn were pretty good. The steak was really fatty. There wasn't much meat after you sawed away the fat. It was $48.99. I love a good ribeye, this wasn't one of them. read more

Great location, food was very average. It came out very quickly, which was a little surprising. My son ordered the fried crab claws and they were terrible, but our waitress was very gracious and took them off our bill. He requested a burger instead, which appeared at our table in under 5 minutes and looked like it had been sitting under a heat lamp for a minute. My daughters split the Alaskan Snow Crab legs and those were good. I had the grilled shrimp, decent but the rice and beans were dry. My husband got the grouper and it was also average. I would recommend for drinks strictly for the view, but I would not waste the money on food. read more

Great place to grab lunch with great views! Came during holiday season so it was slower and we couldn't sit outside on the back patio but they have large windows. Crab dip is a great starter. Fried fish was lightly battered and great. read more

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We wanted to eat on the beach, and Surf Hut was a good selection. We were a party of six, and had a very short wait - less than ten minutes. We had what I think was the best seat in the house. We were outside, in the corner table next to the beach. It was dark outside so we didn't have much of a view, but saw people outside playing bags set up on the beach. I decided to try their Blue Heron drink. It was tropical, as the name suggests, and they donate $1 toward environmental causes for every one sold. For my meal, I had grilled Cobia with Polynesian Chili Sauce. I'd never had Cobia before and it was very fresh and good. We also ordered sweet and spicy pickle chips for the table. Those are off my diet so I didn't have any, but everyone else seemed pleased with them. The experience and ambiance were excellent. This was a fun selection for our dinner. My pictures are dark since it was pretty dark where we were seated. read more

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Food is good, service is awful. Very rude and unfriendly. I recommend if you expect good food and terrible service.

Shrimp was great, fries were great. Service was prompt. The only qualm was the prices and portions. We did not get much shrimp on our plate but it was so good. It is a typical beach side Restaraunt by the water. It's not fancy, but that's okay. It's a very chill place. read more

Love the fried shrimp and oyster appetizer. Service always good. View of beach and gulf fabulous.

Nice location, mediocre food and odd service. Great place to sit by beach but food is nothing special. Server seemed to have little to no interest in the job read more

Got the blackened Cobia and was disappointed. WAY over cooked! The fried shrimp wasn't any better than buying frozen, already cooked, out of the bag shrimp and re-fried to warm up. Nice place inside and the service was decent, but the food was average at best and prices were above average. read more

Good service and beautiful location right on the water. Food was good. We loved the grilled fish and shrimp taco plates.

Good food, great service. Our plate came out, and the manager did not like the way it looked, and fixed it.

Perfect location, casual & classic gulf beach food. It wasn't cheap but it also wasn't the worst I'd seen price wise in the area. We actually liked this place so much that we came two nights in a row. The first night we had two kids shrimps and two cocktails for $100. The next night we had two cocktails, an appetizer and fish tacos for $70 so it's worth doing some math and sharing meals if you're on a budget. Didn't drive so I couldn't tell you about parking but walking up from the beach was super easy along their boardwalk entry. Looked like they had a nice spot to wait for tables too. We ended up sitting down immediately by going straight to the bar. read more

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We went for Happy Hour, which was as listed on their website but they don't have a Happy Hour! Crab Dip was great, as was Gumbo. We were too full to stay for an entree! read more

It was a 3.4 experience overall. Pros: The view is amazing! Get a table outside--the shade and breeze will keep you plenty cool. You can also order your own food & drinks at the indoor bar and then carry it outside to the picnic tables on the sand. There was also plenty of parking when I arrived around 3pm on a Thursday, whereas my first beach restaurant choice had no parking. The service was pretty good. Cons: They can't make a skinny margarita--not a huge deal, but seems odd, particularly when there are menu items in the $40-$50 range. The spicy margarita I had was neither spicy, nor did it taste like it had any tequila. What I really don't like was that the music doesn't fit the vibe at all. I would expect beachy country or reggae or something more in line with sitting beachside for lunch--not Rod Stewart. read more

Surf Hut - Grilled fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

This restaurant is very nice, has a good atmosphere, and a beautiful beach. But the waitress we had was very rude. She has to be friendly, no matter what nationality the guests are. read more

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Great location. Friendly staff. Food is just ok. Key lime pie and kabobs were the best things we had read more