Tried Harbor Tavern on Saturday and it's officially a local hidden gem. We actually heard about it from our captain on a Tiki Cruise--great recommendation. The space has a cool indoor/outdoor setup, and the night we went they had live music, which made the whole place feel really lively. We sat inside but could still enjoy the music while catching some basketball games. The menu leans Mediterranean and everything looked incredible. We started with the tzatziki, shrimp wonton rolls, and potstickers. All three were great, but the shrimp wonton rolls were my favorite. For my main, I ordered the grilled shrimp pita (loaded with shrimp) with fries--definitely hit the spot. Around the table we also had burgers, a Mediterranean bowl, and pork belly tacos, and everyone loved their meals. We were so full we didn't even make it to dessert. Overall, great vibe, great food, and a fun atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out--just plan on taking an Uber or Lyft since parking is limited. read more

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The Harbor Tavern is a fun vibe, in the afternoon it is perfect for an outdoor seating experience. The service was quick and the food was amazing. We had the burger, a patty melt, and blackened shrimp along with the cheese curd and taziki appetizers which were so good that we had them eaten before I even had time to get a photo. This was our first time at The Harbor Tavern but it will not be our last, we will be Mali this a regular dinner destination. read more

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We ordered humus, popcorn shrimp, buffalo wings, and cheese curds. Everything was great! Fast service and live music; perfect place after walk around the Harbor walk! read more

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The food was downright awful. The service was great but terrible quality food. No idea how it could be receiving high ratings unless they are fake or bought read more

Great food! Surprising menu options, we had Mediterranean, loved it!! Definitely recommend stopping in. read more

Food was amazing- home made falafel and house sauces! Best kept secret- didn't know Destin had this little gem tucked away. Best meal we've had all week. Only picture we have left is of empty plates and everyone's fries left to make a snack later. read more

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The food was delicious! No frills bar, wait staff was attentive and very nice! I definitely recommend the grilled shrimp tacos!

A fun local bar with a view of the harbor! We all have cheeseburgers and they were delicious! Bartenders gave adult pours and the price was great! read more

What a neat and fun place! We came here after getting in late for a business trip and were pleasantly surprised. It was a little hard to find at first but I'm glad we stuck it out. This place would be so fun on a sunny day! The staff were very attentive and friendly. Some of the best service I've had in a while. Jessica was awesome. I got the smoked tuna dip for appetizer. It was pretty standard. Can't complain. The Mediterranean burger was different and I wasn't sure how it would be but it really worked. Overall pleased with my dinner! read more

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Found this place while we were looking for somewhere to eat while out at Harbor walk. Cute little restaurant with outside seating . We had 6 adults and 5 kids. I ordered the cheeseburger with fries, the falafel bowl, the southern burger, Caesar salad, kids chicken and rice, pork belly bowl. Everything was delicious. Our waiter was awesome totally forgot his name. Tall guy with curly dark hair. He was great. I would definitely recommend trying this place. It's literally at the end of the Harbor walk. read more

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We chose the Harbor Tavern due to the high ratings on yelp! The tavern is located down by the water and overlooks the boats at the dock; it was a bit tricky to find it however we managed to find it after driving around a bit. It has an open outdoor concept which allows for breathing in the ocean air -- very nice! The Harbor Tavern gets a 5 star rating from the food alone; we enjoyed the popcorn shrimp as an appetizer, the shrimp tacos, a cheeseburger and the shrimp wontons over the seaweed salad. We also sipped on a blueberry lemonade, sans alcohol, and it was delicious. The service was a little scattered and slow and the place was rather uncleanly -- however, it could have been the time we went also. For those two aspects, I would rate it a 3-4/5 star. read more

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Great spot on the harbor! If you're looking for something more lowkey for dinner, away from craziness, and a local joint: stop here! It is an open-air restaurant that looks out towards the boats docked on the harbor. Their menu is FULL of good options. I had a hard time deciding. Their pasta salad is phenomenal - I could've ate an entire bowl full. And FREE validated parking! read more

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By far the best place we ate in all of Destin. It's very unassuming but the service was exceptional and it was truly the best hamburger I've ever had in my life. Great vibes and drinks as well. Laidback and great for kids during lunch hour. read more

This ahi tuna sandwich hit most of the right notes. The tuna was nicely seared and flavorful, and the pickled onions and creamy sauce added a good contrast. The bun was fresh and held together well, though the whole thing could've used a bit more brightness or heat to really pop. The pasta salad was actually pretty tasty--lots of feta, herbs, and sharp cheese made it feel more thoughtful than your average side. That said, it was oddly served on top of a bed of loose raw greens, which didn't really add anything. A bit confusing, but not a dealbreaker. read more

This place is a food truck with a lean to attached. Almost got up and left bc no one came to table. Not busy time of day. 100% open air seating and It's a run down shack of a place with food to match, the price however does not match. The food was average (chicken, mahi and a hamburger) $20 for a basic chicken Caesar salad and then had to pay extra to get dressing bc what was provided was non existent. Lady was nice enough but never once offered to refill the overpriced drinks nor do anything for the table. No need to return, can just as easily go to sonic or captain Ds. read more

Food was pretty good, basic menu. Looks like a food truck kitchen added onto the bar area. More outside seating than inside: right on the harbor walk by the fishing charter boats. Had cheese Kurds and a fish gyro with chips. Fries ass $4, chips were. Very small bag. Service was not great. Was not very busy. Took at least 10 minutes to get a menu. A long wait to order. Our cheese curds arrived, went up to bar to check on beverage order, waited ... food arrived , no beverages. Finally got them, no check back, oh well, food was ok, and nice to get some air and sun. Then the slap in the face... add a surcharge for a credit card, but WAIT, added an automatic 18-% gratuity for a party of 2. In my opinion you tip foe service and this placed lacked that. read more

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The peel and eat shrimp was amazing fresh. The waiter said they literally just got a fresh batch off the boat. I'd have to say some of the best shrimp I ever ate! The place is part food truck back porch feel. It was fun! The ambiance was nice read more

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I agree with what a lot of people have to say -- this is a gem hidden among a lot of the louder spots at harbor village! They have a good mix of pub eats + healthy eats. I decided to go with the falafel bowl this time but def want to come back for the blacked shrimp tacos. The bowl was delicious and had the perfect balance between the cucumber and tomato salad, sticky rice, crispy homemade falafel, tzatziki, and pickled red onions! My husband had the burger and it was juicyyyy. Kind of disappointing the burger came with a bag of potato chips and that they serve all the drinks in plastic cups. Nonetheless, the outdoor seating completed the vibe read more

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Went on a Sunday night around 8:30/9pm, it was perfect because nobody was there. Service was great, the vibe of the restaurant was great, and the food and drinks were amazing. Everything was fresh, especially my fries and burger. The fries came to us directly from the fryer, they were so hot. My cheeseburger was immaculate, I want to say it was probably one of the best I've ever had. The meat was juicy and the melted cheese on the patty made it perfect. I really enjoyed the chicken tacos as well, but nothing beats the burgers here! read more

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Was hoping for good experience due to high reviews, but visit was disappointing. Service was very slow and they were not busy. Took almost an hour for a lemonade. Ordered with no ice and they put extra ice in it. Gyros were small and cold and almost no meat in it, just lettuce and dressing that only slightly resembled tzatziki sauce. Came with small bag of potato chips for $17. Definitely better options around. read more

Great spot by the water and even better spot for a late lunch. Place is a little more on the laid back bar side but a good time nevertheless read more

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Great spot to go once coming back from crab island. Service was good. The food was average. I got a Caesar salad and it was good with blackened or Cajun shrimp. The wantons appetizer was really good. The potstickers were good and cooked well (not so mushy like some of them). We sat in the outside part. They had a little cornhole outside. Good vibe for kids or families. read more

My husband and I absolutely love Harbour Tavern. We're from out of state but visit once or twice a year and always make this a frequent place where we stop. They have amazing food, it's always consistent, and the staff is always all over it. I highly recommend the harbor Tavern style tacos, as well as the chicken Mediterranean bowl and we typically start with the order of french fries and a side of ranch as an appetizer. read more

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Great atmosphere and location! The food was excellent we did an appetizer and drinks kind of visit and my husband and I had to try the pork belly BLT it was so worth it and not something you can find on menus. Definitely a good place to chill and eat. Our kids had the boneless wings they tore them up I between cornhole games . Drey was our server and he was go kind and attentive. read more

Food is delicious. Daughter said her burger was the best thing she had eaten our whole trip. Husband had the chicken bowl and I the falafal bowl. It was fantastic. If you are gluten free be aware there are 2 items on the menu you can order. Falafel appetizer and falafel bowl. I was disappointed as i like to eat high protein. It was delicious and I would return for it. It just sucks to be forced into an option. So i wanted to warn you. read more

The Harbor Tavern - Falafel bowl - Bars Near Me - Destin, Florida

The reviews were good so we thought we would try. When we finally found it we hesitated, it is very unassuming. Very low key. We walked it, not very crowded. Definitely seems like a place where many locals may be hanging out during the day. The service was very attentive and friendly, welcoming. Three of us ordered bowls with grilled fish, one ordered burger with fries. We had an appetizer of cheese curds. The food was delicious! Seriously. Fresh, perfect portions and balanced. With all the chains, and predictable restaurants, this was a nice change. Go local and give it a try, you won't be disappointed! read more

Harbor Tavern is one of many restaurants located along the Harbor Walk. I had a good, but not great experience. Of note, it is a pretty loud environment. Pros: large TVs to watch March Madness basketball, decent food, average service Cons: dried out fish, mix up with the host coming to confront our table 75% through our dinner service after the bartender said to sit wherever and the server took our order and we had our food, server never checked on table to ask about the food or to ask about drinks read more

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This place was hard to find from the street at night. There is a huge sign at the main road but then you have to drive down towards the water and follow the road right and then to the end. There wasn't much else open here so when we saw were the colorful chilli lights and we kinda knew where to go. It's mostly open air type of place. There is indoor seating but it's very open and on a good weather day I can see the large outdoor patio area filled with people having a good ol' time. The food here was solid. They have a good variety and our large group was generally happy with their meals. The cheese curds were a huge hit across the table and I would highly recommend those. I had Blackened fish tacos and they were nicely done. Overall a pretty good meal was had here. read more

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Saturday night, hoppin'! Fantastic band....BouKou Groove! Bartender, couldn't have been less attentive, but wasn't going to let him ruin my time! Finally got a drink, chatted with folks at the bar, bopped to the music til it was done.....such a great band - that made the place. (People leave when the music stops - my pic was taken then...it was packed just beforehand) I didn't go inside, but liked the open deck outside the bar which had garage door-like doors to close the place up. Ambiance was pretty cool, but the band really made the night right. I'd definitely go back and give it another shot. read more

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Great place, in every way... delicious food, nice ambiance, and our waitress Ashley was sweet and conscientious. Looking forward to next time!!! read more

Their bowls are excellent, service great. Atmosphere is great... Limited menu. All in all pretty fun place. read more

It was ok. Food was decent. Drinks were good. But the price was literally 2x what it shoulda been. Waaaaayyyy too expensive for what we got.

Fresh off the boat from a day of fishing or swimming? No need to go back to the hotel to freshen up for lunch or dinner, just pop on over to The Harbor Tavern. It sits near the harbor next to the docks. A great spot to kick back and tell fish tales or reminisce the glory days as you're watching the game on their huge projection screen. Staff was friendly and the food was fast. It can get a little loud - so feel free to drink up and have a good time. read more

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Great service, better than expected quality of food. We had 9 people and had a bit of everything on the menu and all had great reviews of the food. read more

The Harbor Tavern - Bars Near Me - Destin, Florida

Loved the atmosphere. Sat at the bar. Was busy on Wed night. Bartender was helpful & service was good. Lots of loud kids running around which was only negative. Wasn't sure "Mediterranean" food would be like in a dive bar/tavern but was really quite good. Shared potstickers & gyro. read more

The Harbor Tavern - Bars Near Me - Destin, Florida

Hit harbor tavern for Food Week and could not have been more pleased. Expected bar food but instead had an amazing meal. The appetizer included several dips and breads and pickled veggies--a huge portion which we shared. My husband had the feature which was a Mediterranean seafood bowl and I had the Mediterranean tuna bowl. Both were outstanding. Service was great and we enjoyed the bar setting right on the harbor. read more

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Had the Gyro pita and wife had the Chicken salad, both were fantastic. Nice to have something a little different, that won't break the bank. Don't care if it is cooked in a kitchen or trailor....come try it! read more

Food and service was excellent. Nice mix up of food on the menu. Everything was super fresh and delicious. Our bartender was awesome and friendly. Nice selection of local draft beers also! It was right on the pier with a nice Florida vibe! I highly recommend this spot to anyone! read more

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I had high expectations based on reviews I had read. I was disappointed! The portions are very small for the prices, service was mediocre , and the flies were horrible!! We couldn't get out of there fast enough. Sadly, won't be back. read more

As a tourist I have no standing saying this - but I'm gunna say it. This place is a "hidden gem." Great food, super fresh and reasonably priced. Beautiful location right down by the water. I had the pork belly Mediterranean bowl, and it was very very respectable. Make sure you talk to them about the parking as it can be confusing. read more