We had lunch there today and it was fantastic! Sarah our server was exceptional. She really took…read morecare of my wife's gluten allergy with many suggestions! We've always had great food, service and fun here. Do yourself a favor and enjoy a super meal and more at Bitteroot and be sure to say hi to Sarah. Friends from Freeport!

Another diamond in the rough here in sunny Destin!! Recently expanded so they have much more…read moreseating and a new speakeasy/ cigar room as well!! Food and drinks are on point, we both ordered their Smoky Old Fashioned and the tacos as well as their staple Wagyu hamburger! Service was great and our waitress Erin was really friendly and checked on us often which was really nice! While they have expanded, reservations are a must if you're looking at bringing in a large group for dinner. Their menu is a revolving one so what some may have one night could differ another. If your in Destin and looking for a nice place for dinner or a libation this place definitely worth checking out!!

The ambiance was casual, but also intimate. A good place to just hang out and talk with your…read morepeople. Drinks were delicious, none tasting too sweet or too much alcohol. Service was fantastic! Bartenders/Waitresses were very attentive, welcoming, and happy to be there. Will be back again!

Ring, don't knock. And let those cocktails rock your socks…read more Been wanting to check out this cellar bar but glad I saved it for a special occasion. It lived up to my expectations. Romantic dim lighting, crafted cocktails, chatty/sweet bartenders, good vibe. Intimate. Not swarming, no line, accessible. My kind of vibe. I hate a wait. Wouldn't come with a crew but would return with my faves. I enjoyed this quite a bit. Hope you do too!

We stopped in to watch the Thursday Night Football game which they had playing! It was about 7 pm…read moreand it wasn't crowded at all! We loved the relaxed vibe and there was plenty of drinks options to choose from. They serve food but only a bit later in the evening. The bartender told us that they get busier around 10-2. This is a pretty great hidden gem!

Nice little duck off spot to have a few beers and shoot some pool and darts..it surprised meread more

It's a good little local bar. Not too many seats and can be a bit loud, but that's to be expected…read moreat a bar. They have darts as well as 2 pool tables. Try their special apple pie shot! It's amazing!

I have been in the back bar maybe five or six times in the last year and had excellent service with…read morevery knowledgeable bartenders such a good time. Went in 7/18/26 and the bartender/bar manager was the most vile person I have met since moving to the area. She wouldn't answer questions about the craft drinks listed in the wall. Acted like she didn't want to be bothered, and kept repeating "if they weren't good they wouldn't be up there", but refused to tell me anything about them. Every bartender we have had there has been excellent...until her. I'm thinking the bar may be in need of a new manager. Worst service we've had in Ft. Walton.

What did Toby Keith say? I love this bar!…read more I love that their cocktail menu has a different theme each season, with drinks personalized and created by each bartender. You can genuinely tell how much pride the team takes in their work and how much they enjoy coming up with fun, creative drinks. I'm not much of a bourbon drinker myself, but I have to appreciate their impressive bourbon selection and their bourbon wall is seriously beautiful! The whole place has such a laid back, welcoming vibe, and it's refreshing to find somewhere that feels a little more grown up and relaxed without being packed with a bunch of young kids. Definitely one of those spots you can sit back, enjoy a great drink, and take in the atmosphere! And if you're lucky, they may be playing Harry Potter on the projector!

Old hickory whiskey bar will leave you wanting to return after every single visit. If you are a…read morewhiskey lover this place has an abundance of options to keep you busy. The bartenders were attentive, quick and helpful if you required any. As you walk in it's quite dark compared to outside but you'll adjust and then it turns into something reminiscent of home, comfortable. OHWB is a great spot.

View was amazing. People there were great. Definitely will go back. Great place to watch the…read moreprogress on Brooks Bridge.

Soundside is truly an amazing venue. The beach and water view were phenomenal. Shout out to Faith…read morefor being attentive to all needs, excellent communication and having staff available. DJ Los was "off the hook" with the music. Looking forward to coming back again! This place is legit for real!!!!!

This place was a let down. Beautiful view and my frozen bushwhacker was pretty tasty. However it…read morewas more than half empty and so quiet when we went up in the early afternoon noon, that it was almost boring. No music or anything. There were also about 5 bar staff and 10 customers on the entire roof, and our wine and frozen cocktail took a while to get. We had to walk up to the bar to close out our check because the waitress never came back to our table.

Came here a couple times. Once for lunch and then a dinner on a different evening. In both cases…read morethe experience was very good. The menu has great choices. The prices for lunch were reasonable, and the dinner prices were on the pricey side. There were only a few tables being served for lunch, but then dinner time, the place was much busier. Service was overall good, but we waited a considerable amount of time at dinner for our drinks. The dinner drinks were all specials, inventive, and expensive. All of the dishes we ordered were all done extremely well. Excellent preparation, well seasoned, the right temps, and good portions. Dinner came we a couple baskets of bread, fresh and warm, with a specialty butter. The servers were attentive, personal, patient and helpful. We would come back in the future.

Cool dive bar like atmosphere and drinks reasonably priced. Parking is a pia but worth it.read more

Conveniently located but that's all it's got going for it. 2 bartenders but one is less than…read moreworthless while the other does all of the work struggling to keep up even on a slow night. Options aren't great and nothing you can't get elsewhere. I'd take any mediocre bar elsewhere over this location.

The best speak easy that I have ever been to, The proprietor Jerr McCutchen was absolutely awesome!read more

Decided to check out the speakeasy...very cool vibes! You need a code to get into the bar, friendly…read morestaff, super helpful with picking out your drink...the drinks are an experience in themselves!!! They have limited food (charcuterie board), but that's all good! They do have music just not while we were here...Will have to come back!!!

We celebrated our anniversary dinner here on a Thursday night, the atmosphere was excellent and the…read morefood was better. We both loved our dishes and the banging shrimp appetizer and Caesar salads were a great addition. Wish we had room for the chocolate bread pudding, but didn't. Service was excellent as well. Would definitely recommend, currently our favorite restaurant in Niceville.

I'll be honest--when we pulled up to Basil & Baxter's Kitchen for a group dinner, I had no idea…read morewhat to expect. From the outside, the place looks small and quite unassuming. But as the saying goes: never judge a book by its cover. We were absolutely blown away by the experience. Despite the modest exterior, the food is nothing short of world-class. I ordered the ribeye, and it was cooked to absolute perfection--tender, flavorful, and easily one of the best steaks I've had in a long time. Since we were a large group, we ended up ordering a significant portion of the menu. Between us, we tried the fish, shrimp, and various pasta plates. It felt like we sampled almost everything they offer, and every single dish was an absolute hit. It's rare to find a place where the entire table is equally impressed with their meal, but Basil & Baxter's pulled it off effortlessly. Beyond the incredible kitchen, the service was outstanding. The staff was attentive, welcoming, and handled our group with the kind of professionalism that makes a night out feel special. If you're in Niceville, do not pass this place up. It might look humble from the street, but the flavors and hospitality inside are massive. We will definitely be back!