Went on a Thursday night. We ordered the shrimp and scallops entrée. Attached picture below you can tell that that they did not season the shrimp or scallops before they cooked it. They coated it in seasoning after and it gave us heartburn. The Michelob bottles were all hot - probably because they could not keep them in stock long enough to get cold. The crab dip was also room temp. stuffed mushrooms were great. read more

The Back Porch - Blackened shrimp & scallops - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

If we could give it a 4.5 star, we would. Mostly, everything was amazing. We got the peel&eat shrimp for our appetizer. It was so good. For entrees I got the Crab Stuffed Shrimp and my husband got the Fish Trio (cannot exactly remember the full name) - we both got twice backed potato and green beans. The Crab Stuffed Shrimp was phenomenal. I loved my plate and sides. My husband said his tuna steak was overcooked but otherwise the fish was really good. He tried a bite of my shrimp though and said he would get my dish instead next time. I got a margarita (was on happy hour) and my husband got a strawberry daiquiri. 0/10 recommend. Both were not good. Very watered down tasting. We got there at 3p and it was packed but we were seated immediately and had all of our food within 10-15 minutes. Super quick service. Our waitress was very nice! When we left around 4p, there was a wait out the door. read more

The Back Porch - Fish trio - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The Back Porch was a good dining experience overall. The food was flavorful, and we enjoyed our meal. While we waited for our table, the beach bar made the wait much more enjoyable. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only drawback was the heat. A few fans or a stronger breeze in the outdoor waiting area would have made the experience much more comfortable, especially on a warm day.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] One note for families: the kids' chicken tenders were surprisingly spicy and a bit too hot for younger children. Other than that, everything met our expectations. Overall, it was a good experience, and we'd be happy to visit again. read more

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Everytime to go to Destin this is my to go spot. The food is well worth the wait. You can hit up the candy store across the street while you wait or wak along the beach. Wait Times: I'm sure during the week wait times are shorter, but during the weekends, on busy holiday seasons the wait time can be over an hour. Food. I love the crab claws and raw oysters. The backed ones, not soo much as they aren't Rockefeller. Appetizers are always on point. Ambience: [[HIGHLIGHT]]The breeze from the ocean blowing through the windows is soo relaxing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I always meet nice people here.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders are friendly. Con: I've been going to this place for 10 years and it's time they get an intercom to call out names. If you don't hear your name called above the noise the next in line gets your place. or atleast upgrade to a texting system like most restaurants. read more

This restaurant is right on the beach. They have inside and outside seating. There was a long wait to be seated. They had told us 45 minutes, but in 30 minutes we were called. Clark was our waitress and she was the best. I had the surf side sampler as a meal. It came with a good amount of shrimp and fish dip. The Mozzarella sticks for delicious and the hush puppies were worth it. For my drink, I had the coco cabana. It was a little too sweet for me, but I still drank it. For dessert, we shared the key lime pie. It was perfectly sweet and tart. Service is very quick. The view is beautiful. read more

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This place is pretty popular and I'm still unsure how they seat people, but they don't take reservations and they don't give you a wait time. There is usually a long line to get a table. Plenty of public parking. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Many of the tables have an ocean view.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Food was okay, kind of what you would expect. Sandwiches are around $25 and fish plates are around $45. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Definitely kid friendly.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The seafood gumbo had a good consistency, but lacked a little flavor, in my opinion. Same with crab and spinach dip. The seafood nachos were a good portion. Key lime pie was the best part. Service was good except I know they are super busy so no one came around to refill our water. I would go back but order something different. read more

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This place was packed, we were able to sneak a corner at the bar while we waited for our table. The bartender was super nice. We waited less than what the host told us it would be. Our server took 15 minutes to just come over, overall very slow service that dragged the experience out. [[HIGHLIGHT]]View was perfect, food was pretty good.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Crab cakes were better than everything else on the Jubilee plate. read more

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While vacationing in Destin, Florida, we decided to try The Back Porch, a beachfront restaurant located just outside our resort. This place is always busy, so I recommend arriving early. They also have a charming gift shop that's worth checking out. The restaurant was clean, well-managed, and organized despite the crowd. We were seated within five minutes, and our table was greeted immediately for drink orders. Our server, Ethan, was excellent--attentive, efficient, and friendly throughout the meal. I ordered the Surf & Turf, featuring a 14-ounce ribeye and snow crab legs, along with coleslaw and lemon dill rice. The steak was cooked very well, though it could have used a little more seasoning. The snow crab legs were sweet and flavorful, especially dipped in the melted butter. The coleslaw was fresh and delicious, and the lemon dill rice was the perfect accompaniment, soaking up all the flavors from the steak and crab. This was the perfect spot for our group to gather after a long day at the beach. The atmosphere, service, and location made for a wonderful dining experience. Rating: 4/5 stars My only critiques would be that the prices were a bit steep and the food could have benefited from a little more seasoning. Overall, it was a great experience, and I would gladly return. read more

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This is one of our top restaurants in Destin because they have an array of grilled options & are a good value for what you get in Destin prices We got for 2 adults & a toddler: 1/2 dz oysters $13 Snapper sandwich $26 I think Snow crabs 1 lbs ~$50 We ended up eating everything but the sides and took those with us We got the rice but didn't love it. It was too dry but we were hoping our toddler would eat it. The green bean medley was good as just a simple veg side. It's long beans with mushrooms and onions. The onions and mushrooms i could've passed on but it wasn't over seasoned which is what I needed The twice baked potato was good, very cheesy and I think it has bacon in it The grilled fish sandwich was great. Nice sized fish & the Cole slaw is good here, almost fruity. It came with a ton of fries that were cooked well. The bread is soft & the tartar sauce went well with it The crabs were cooked perfectly and so sweet. I almost wish we'd have gotten an extra cluster for $18. It's always busy at this place. They told us 35 mins for the wait but it took maybe 20. It filled up as we left though. They have a gift shop and beach access to entertain you while you wait + a loud speaker so you can hear them call for you. The lot is across the street and it fills up as there's other businesses here but usually someone leaves within 5-10 mins so just have someone get on the wait and then go find a spot if you have more than 1 person read more

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We are on vacation and wanted good seafood. Here is the place in Destin. The Maui Maui was excellent. The other had a PoorBoy Shrimp and a shrimp . The service was very good and friendly. The place was clean with a 10 minutes wait. Got ther at 4:30 pm. read more

The Back Porch - Garden Sakad - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The Back Porch is well worth the hour-long wait! The food is fresh and quick. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere feels like a family gathering on the beach![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We loved the crab & spinach dip, peel & eat shrimp, and oysters!!!!!!! read more

The Back Porch - Front of the menu - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This place stands up to all the reviews given, good fun, amazing atmosphere and great drinks![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I had the sangria, it was awesome, crab dip- 10 stars, lots of crab meat in it, and the oysters..... OMGGGGGGGGGG these were some of the best I've ever had!!!!!! They are truly up there on the scale based on quality and flavor alone!!!!!! Service was excellent, everyone was attentive and the food came out hot and fresh! O and get the gumbo! You need it! read more

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Tried this place for the 1st time and it was just ok. The food was a little bland and under seasoned. I got the paradise chicken with the twice baked potato and green bean melody. Our waiter Clarke was amazing and so sweet! She seemed to really enjoy her job. This place got packed super quick for dinner so if you go around 6pm prepare to wait. It was nice to walk out onto the beach after eating. read more

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This place was super busy tonight but food was lacking as I ordered the grouper Destin which was overcooked dry, shrimps were over done, green beans were sorry and wrinkled, twice baked potato was okay. Shrimp corn chowder was okay but came out a bit cold and little shrimp in it. Back porch oysters were missing the crab meat as they over cheese the mixture and no crab meat on top with very little if any in the dish. I eat out often and know this was way below the hype you may have heard or saw online. Was disappointed and best thing was the view, storm rolling in and the blood orange beer I had. read more

The Back Porch - 21 July 2026 view - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

If I was leaving a review for the view alone - 5 stars. Service - 5 stars. Food - 2 stars. Maybe less. Everything we ordered looked like it came from a pre-made grab and go cafeteria. and just slapped on our plates with tongs. The top of my twice baked potato was dry. Mashed potatoes were plain. Onion rings were greasy and limp - actually dripped grease out as I took a bite. Fries were not fresh. The fish tacos looked reasonably fresh, but the fish itself was dry. The"bucket" drink is basically $25 for pineapple juice that had gone bad three days ago. Super disappointing. This is the 6th meal we have eaten in the Destin area, the most expensive so far and least worth it. The only saving grace is if you are lucky enough to be sat next to the open air windows - windy, but great view. Oh - and they have a gluten free menu, which is the first we've seen here all week and very much appreciated. read more

Wow!! 24 hours later and we are still talking about our food experience at the back porch. The seafood boil was outstanding. Perfectly seasoned. Snow crabs were on 10 chef kiss. My blacken grouper sandwich was cooked perfectly. Seasoned to perfection. Our server Carol was outstanding. Great suggestions and overall excellent customer service. Tons of beer & cocktail options. Plenty of seating. We will definitely be back next time we are in the city. read more

The Back Porch - Seafood Boil - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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There may be a long line and it's well worth the wait!! They have the best seafood selection in Destin! The crab claws and mahi tacos are amazing! This is a great place for kids and can seat large parties. Highly recommend! read more

The Back Porch - Mahi tacos - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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The best frozen drinks and hush puppies! I love the bar on beach. It gets crowded but they have a lot of seating and a fun bar. read more

The Back Porch - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

It was ok...expensive. The wait staff was nice. Had fish and fries. Wife had fish tacos. Nothing spectacular. 63 bucks with tip.

Olivia was our server and she was splendid. The place is open aired and beachside so your experience is laid back and relaxed. The food was tasty and everyone enjoyed their dish. The crab claws were meaty and my blackened grouper was seasoned well and not too hot. I recommend this spot.. read more

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Dined here for Mother's Day. Seems like a pretty popular restaurant. We were told we had a 40 min wait but seemed to only be 20 mins. Our server was Olivia and she was great. I ordered the fried crab claws and the blackened grouper sandwich with double fries, the sandwich comes with coleslaw and you can substitute for any sides on the menu. The crab claws were meaty and seasoned very well. The grouper sandwich was a large piece of fish, seasoned well with lettuce and tomato with a pickle on the side. Highly recommend. Located on the beach, we had a perfect view of the sunset. For my beverage I ordered the virgin pina colada and it was delicious. Parking can be tricky but there is a large parking lot across the street. read more

The Back Porch - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Did not have a great experience here. While the views were definitely as advertised, that was where my trip here peaked and it was downhill from there. The food did not taste great at all, and felt like it was frozen to table. The fried seafood was more breading than fish, and lacked any sort of taste. The seafood boil, if you could call it that, looked as if it was boiled in water with no seasoning and served to my family. Additionally, my server was quite rude, and forgive me for not remembering her name, but seemed as though She was focused on getting through her shift instead of providing a great experience. I came to Destin on vacation, and I plan to go back, but I definitely will not be back here. read more

The Back Porch - The view. Very scenic. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

We were quoted 25-30 minute wait but were seated within 5 minutes. Our food came out very quickly and the service was impeccable. Staff was consistently walking through and clearing tables. Our order consisted of shrimp tacos, grouper destin and crab spinach dip. All were great! read more

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Last meal in vacation and The Back Perch was recommended ... Night time dining with the beach view ... and how lucky our waitress has a sense of humor I started with the crab and spinach Dip for my appetizer... wasn't bad but it's very cream cheese heavy... personally I would have loved for it to be served hotter but no biggie. For my entree I went with the Amberjack Parmesan ... with mash potatoes and the green bean medley . Ladies and Gentle WE GOT ONE... the mash potatoes nothing special , green bean medley I would get double mash next time .... BUT the star of the show was the Amberjack fish ... cook perfectly where I could enjoy the actual taste of the fish. And the sauce on top was a the perfect topping. Be sure to stop by read more

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Can't beat the beach views! We sat at a table with a direct line view of the sand and water. The food was delicious, aside from a couple things. We enjoyed our appetizer of the smoked tuna dip. I had the fish tacos with fried mahi and they were excellent! My husband had the blackened grouper sandwich and he said it was very good but needed a sauce or something to complete the sandwich, so that was lacking, and unfortunately the coleslaw was warm to almost hot when it arrived to the table. My daughters both ate off the kids menu and like their dishes too especially the chicken tenders. I subbed onion rings for fries and it was a very good sized portion, definitely worth the upgrade price. read more

The Back Porch - Beach view from our table. - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

Can't beat the views of this place, beautiful Destin beach outside. This is truly beachside, literally on the beach. Service is friendly and welcoming. Food however, leaves a bit to be desired. My Grouper Dinner plate featured a very rough Grouper..overcooked. My wife's french fries were not hot. The sides were decent. I would describe the food as good not great. Prices are decent, not too crazy. Overall, it's a good experience but not a great experience. read more

I came here to meet some family in town for the summer and let me tell you this place was PACKED. There were so many people waiting for a table inside and out of the restaurant. People were sitting down on the benches and some were even standing up waiting. I just knew the wait was going to be at least 2 hours. I was wrong! The wait was 45 minutes. One thing I like about this restaurant is they call multiple tables at once to be seated. They are good about getting people in and out in a reasonable amount of time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My party was sat upstairs near a window. The summer breeze and view of the beach was really nice.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The table ordered fried pickles, firecracker shrimp and jalapeño baked oysters. The fried pickles and firecracker shrimp were good. But those jalapeño baked oysters were fantastically delicious. I have had oysters without the shell before and I believe that's my favorite way to eat oysters. These jalapeño baked oysters were so delicious I ate them so fast and immediately wanted more. The cheese, and bacon were baked to perfection and the jalapeño added just the right amount of kick that I like. I appreciated the fresh jalapeños. My husband and I ordered the same thing for our entrees: the fried grouper and shrimp combo. I ordered the twice baked potato and green bean medley for my sides. I did not care for my baked potato and asked what was in it and was informed it was sour cream. I can't have sour cream and after I mentioned that, the server asked if I wanted another side. I said no it was ok but she was very nice and brought me a side of lemon rice and fries. My husband ordered fried onions rings and slaw for his sides. Both of our plates were so delicious and we enjoyed the potions they served for this combo. We will definitely be back to make this a regular dinner spot in the summer. read more

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Im from out of town. It was nice to try once but id like to try other restaurants! Its overpriced but food is really good. Fish is fresh. Calamari is lightly fried. Friends loved the gumbo F O O D Seafood gumbo bowl 11.99 Shrimp, fish and crab meat, cooked in a rib base with okra. Two time winner of the Destin gumbo cook off Fried calamari 17.99: Hand breaded calamari, fried and served with marinara sauce Fisherman's trio 45.99 Char grilled golf amberjack, grouper and yellowfin tuna. Bronzed. Side of Mashed potatoes Grouper Sandwich 25.49 Treat yourself to our delicious gulf grouper. Its the most popular local fish S E R V I C E Great. He was kind and quick to bring our food and come check on us V I E W Porch seating was so nice. Beachfront. Unfortunately not dog friendly P A R K I N G Ample! And free P R I C E 120 read more

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We waited a long time for first service and drinks . For our food which was so so. And we were done and the waiter walked by and looked at us several times over 20 minutes ...and I finally had to ask if we were going to get a check or what. We wanted dessert but this was too long to be there . The chair out front was cool. Busy place But seems clean read more

In all honesty a 4.5 but had to go with a 4 vs a 5 since you can't give half stars. Me and wife came here for dinner the day we arrived in town. We looked at some places and this seemed to have the best reviews. The restaurant is right on the beach with really nice views. It appeared as if the bar was filled with locals which to me was a good sign. The staff were very friendly and we were seated right away. I'm not huge into seafood so I ordered the chicken and Swiss sandwich with fries. It was delicious and the fries were fantastic. It is a chargrilled breast with bacon and Swiss cheese. The wife ordered the crab stuffed shrimp and it came with southern corn and a side. She chose the twice baked potato. The size of the dish is really enough for two. She said it was excellent. She was really impressed with how fresh and delicious it was. I did have some of the potato and it was really good. I also ordered a side of onion rings and they were good as well. All in all I highly recommend this place for the food views and vibes. read more

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"The Back Porch" was amazing, first time here. Ordered the "New" Seafood Boil and although it was a bit on the spicy side, it was just mouth watering delicious. + This Place was Packed for a Monday and Most Definitely Worth the Price. Awesome Service as Well From Trish S. Thank You read more

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4 stars coz nachos wasn't my fave! Everything else was good though. Waitress was wonderful. Great view of the ocean. Kids meal come with a frisbee and my 7yr old had a wonderful time afterwards by the shore. Wait was only 15-20 mins.. crowded though. read more

The Back Porch - Oyster - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Food was amazing service was a step above the rest we had really nice guy. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambient beach view[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Fresh hot food. Nothing short of the best. Will visit again read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great views!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Very good food! Service was great!!! We sat upstairs. What a lovely place! read more

The Back Porch - Hubby and I enjoying our view - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Not the best food for the price. We went there for dinner. It may be worth going just for the view. I am sure they have a beautiful view during the day. We did get a piece of orange cake for dessert that was phenomenal. I have to say our waiter he was good also. Just not allot to say about our meal. read more

The Back Porch - Grilled shrimp meal with lemon dill rice and green beans - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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Started with a long wait, but it was worth it. .started with the Backporch oysters, awesome take on oysters w cream cheese and spinach. Fisherman's trio was wonderful grilled Louisiana grilled tuna cooked to perfection, Florida grouper, and local amberjack. My date enjoyed fried shrimp and grouper with onion rings outstanding!!! read more

Nice place for scenery, but other than that - that's it - this isn't where you bring a big family to eat - I thought it was pretty expensive but what isn't now days . If your own vacation with family, I would be cautious of the pocket book read more

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Great spot off the beach. We went after lunch around 3. We sat outside and had an amazing view. Happy hour prices for drinks were good. I had a margarita for $6. As far as the food my husband and I spilt can appetizer of calamari which was average. Then since we went for lunch we split the shrimp tacos which had a very good flavor. I would recommend them. Go for the view and happy hour prices for cocktails. read more

The Back Porch - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Destin, Florida

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This is great place for group meals. They are set up for it with all of their space and beach access. We came around 4pm with happy hour from 3-5. There was a 20 minute wait for our party of 20 people so we got some drinks and let the kids run around the beach. The backdoor of the restaurant leads out there and there are some seats that are right along the window and outside of the back porch (hence the name) with great views. The happy hour specials were great for drinks and I got the peel and eat shrimp, which were served cold and decent sized. Once seated, we were not by a window, but understand that is tough to do for a large party with no reservation. Our server was great and we put the kids at their own table. Orders were taken, and food came out accurately, as did the bill. I had the Grouper Destin, which was a large chunk of grouper topped with tons of shrimp. It came with a corn medley and choice of side, but I was able to substitute it out for 2 sides of my choosing. I went with the baked potato and rice. Great choice by me as both went perfectly with the meal and the potato was huge! The sauce and capers on the grouper made the dish and we all had a great experience here. read more

The food is so good and the servers are fast! We usually come here on our trips to Destin! The only down side is that there is ALWAYS a wait to get in. read more