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The Gulf

4.0 (688 reviews)
ModerateSeafood, Bars, Sandwiches
Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago
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Chips and queso
Jessica S.

YUM! What a great dinner for our family! We went early (around 5pm on a Friday night) and there was plenty of seating. We got everything from Blackened Grouper Sandwich to Coconut Fried Fish Bites to Chicken Tenders and every single person loved their meal. Seating had a variety of options as well as a fun beach area. The servers were kind and helpful and Junior made sure our visit was amazing. I'll include some pictures but we will definitely be back to enjoy this delicious restaurant on a waterway.

Mahi-Mahi Tacos so good
Shelley C.

Went to dinner on the first night of my vacation ( husbands work trip) and wanted something light but good and we found it. Everything was great except the sweet tea wasn't sweet tea at all. I'd go back just for the Grouper Bites so good

The spectacular view!
Karen S.

Jorge is the BEST! Great service and million dollar view along with fresh and delicious food! I had the lobster and shrimp dip along with the grouper bites. Everything was perfect, delicious, and relaxing atmosphere.

Ocean view
Jesse C.

Ambiance was great and what we were expecting chill beach vibes. Food was okay. Self service type of Dinning. Order at the window and food is brought to you.

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T T.

We loved this spot! Best way to kick off our trip. The environment is relaxed, beachy vibes. Super casual. It's a nice set up because you order when you want at the counter and can sit anywhere you want. There's ample seating including shady spots and it's right on the bay so the views are nice. Bar is located in the middle but they also have good iced tea for lunch. Variety of items on the menu which is predominantly seafood but has some non seafood options which we appreciate and wrrr still cooked well. We had swordfish bites, mahi mahi tacos, grilled chicken sandwich with bacon and basil aioli, chicken tenders for the kids and hamburger. Everything was delicious. We will definitely be back.

Ashley S.

If you're looking for an open air place to eat, grab a drink and relax on the water, this is your place. They have plenty of parking & seating. It an order your food at the bar and they bring it out kind of place but the food is fantastic. I got the salad with grilled grouper. It was so good I forgot to take a photo of it, so you'll just have to trust me.

Tuna TUNA POKE BOWL
Kim C.

Tuna Bowl and the Orange Crushes were great! Super fun atmosphere! We sat on the couches and they were comfy!

Mahi Mahi tacos and a Surfs Up drink. Such a  great location and excellent service.
Jill T.

Excellent service, cute little merch shop and excellent food and drinks. I'd come back for sure!

Coconut grouper bites, lobster and shrimp roll with little lobster, blackened cobia over cooked, rice was hard not fresh

Food was just okay. Got the coconut grouper bites which were over battered, lobster and shrimp roll which was pre-mixed and didn't taste that good, wife got the blackened cobia with mango salsa and mixed veggies, was a bit over cooked. The atmosphere is fun outside on the water. You order food at window or bar and seat yourself. Was fun to visit with our party of 8 and hang out on the water area for a few drinks.

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2 months ago

Was good. Our server Valentina went above and beyond! Really took care of us. Would go back

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2 months ago

Amazing food and atmosphere! I'm a local and love this place in the summer time! The setup is so beautiful!

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2 months ago

The food was delicious, and it was so nice sitting outside enjoying views of the bay!

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2 months ago

Great food and ambiance. A bit hot in the summer, as seating is all outside. I'd give it 5 stars if it had beer on tap.

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Thank you for the review, Paula! We hope to see you again soon!

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11 months ago

Great scenery on the bayside of the island and friendly beautiful waitresses . I loved the brisket tacos and drinks .

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The grouper bites are a must have. Great service and they checked on us multiple times

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Ask the Community - The Gulf

Is there any indoor air-conditioned seating?

I don't think so. I believe there is an upstairs bar though.

This place looks delicious. If I rent a pontoon in Destin Harbor and decide to get the family lunch, Is there a place to dock or "park" the pontoon boat at this location?

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