Such a cute restaurant! Right on the water, the perfect place to take cute dinner pictures. I ordered a crab cake with grits... which I'm not going to lie was not the best. But the waiter and chef were kind and replaced it with a cheese burger and fries (which was very good!). So I'd give the service a 10/10 just because they were so accommodating! read more

The Wharf 850 - $Crab Cake Cheese Grits - Seafood Near Me - Niceville, Florida

​I really wanted to love Wharf 850. The location right on the water in Niceville is fantastic, and the views are hard to beat. I'd heard great things about this spot being a local go-to several years ago, so I was looking forward to a solid meal with our large group. ​Unfortunately, the experience just didn't live up to the reputation. It was exceptionally quiet--perhaps because it's the off-season--but even with the lack of a crowd, the food and service were underwhelming across the board. ​A lot of us ordered the burgers, and they were just "okay" at best. I went for the one topped with pulled pork, thinking it would be a highlight, but it really didn't work. The flavors didn't mesh, and it was a structural mess--the whole thing just broke apart and became a struggle to eat. Across our entire large group, I don't think anyone was super impressed with their meal. ​The service didn't help matters, either. We ordered several cocktails, and they were consistently either late or just plain wrong. Since it wasn't a very busy night, there wasn't really a clear reason for the lapse in attention. ​It's a shame because the setting is beautiful, but between the hit-or-miss drinks and the lackluster food, the whole night felt like it missed the mark. read more

I wish I lived close enough to visit this place regularly. My husband got two lunch specials (Tues-Sat, 11am-3pm) to go for us and I can 100% guarantee that you will not find a better special anywhere in the whole state of Florida! I have never come across a better chicken fried steak, although the mashed potatoes and gravy could've been more savory (but I won't hold that against them). It even came with a slice of pie, all for under $15pp! read more

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Respectable bar and seafood restaurant on the Niceville inlet... Wharf 850 was alright... Good quality seafood, fast and friendly service, and nice waterside views (the best part). This is definitely a locals joint, but everyone was friendly and courteous (had that nice Florida hospitality). Be prepared though... This place is way overpriced ($80 for dinner, just me), but the views and vibes *somewhat* make up for the customer price gouging. All-in-all, pretty good... Dave Portnoy 7.1 read more

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I am so glad that we were able to try the wharf 850, it's forsure going to be one of our new spots!!! We went as a group of 5, and all got different entrees and they were all super yummy!!! The views are gorgeous because it's on the water and they had live music downstairs and games! So much fun! read more

We sauntered in here randomly on a Friday afternoon. We were greeted by a very pleasant staffer who directed us to the dining area upstairs. It was totally unexpected. The views and ambiance were serene, making an already beautiful day more beautiful and more peaceful! I ordered the crab claws. They didn't disappoint. My mother got a grilled Romaine salad. It was unique... in the past, I've only ever had grilled romaine as a Ceasar salad, which is delectable. They chose what seemed to a balsamic vinaigrette. The lettuce was tasty. The venue is so cute with country modern decor. The service was great and I enjoyed my cocktail! They also have live music on Friday evenings. Definitely will be back read more

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Even though the place had few patrons,we had a 20-30 minute wait. Okay, we sat at the bar. We ordered an appetizer, that took some time to get. A little chintzy, but okay. My food came, it was warm at best, not hot. The fish was a very small piece and dry. Not much flavor either. The sides were okay, but nothing tasted remarkable. Our waitress didn't bother to come back and see if we needed anything, unless she was bringing something to the table. Overall, I didn't feel my dinner was worth 40+ dollars. Won't EVER come back. I had to stop at a fast food place on the way home to get something to eat.. Oh yes, and they put the 25% tip in automatically unless you're paying attention. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTING. read more

A nice place at the water shore, great seating options inside or outside. I was craving something that wasn't too heavy and was pleased with the crispy shrimp tacos (without coleslaw). They had a good amount of shrimp per taco! However, those fresh cut French fries were too good to go to waste. My friend's chicken caesar salad wrap looked simple but met the intent. Some good options on the menu for anyone! Enjoyed that it was clean and great spot to be with friends or family. read more

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Service is somewhat slow but it's so good and with that view, it's worth it!! Updated menu with a $14.95 lunch special that includes a piece of pie. I tried the peanut butter pie, it was delicious and my husband had the Keylime pie and also loved it! read more

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The view here is second to none and our server handled a table of almost 20 like a champion. My bronzed chicken was more blackened but that's okay. Everything I ordered was perfect and the crab dip was pretty good. They have an outdoor bar for late night drinking as well and overall was a good experience. read more

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Amazing fish and service, comes out fast and they always try to make sure we have everything we need! I come often!

Nice spot on a late Sunday evening arrival! The wait staff was amazing with recommendations and places to try as the restaurant was closed on Monday and Tuesday! The atmosphere and views outside were fantastic as I grew up on a boat and spent a lot of time in marinas! Very cool venue. I started with an ice cold beer and I went here because I was craving redfish. My waiter gave me two other dishes to consider which was pretty awesome and made the decision even harder. Ordered the blackened redfish served over green beans with cheese grits on the side. The fish was perfectly cooked and flaky and I loved the seasoning. The cheese grits were great and I know that many folks aren't a fan of grits at all. Was stuffed and would have come back to try other dishes unfortunately they weren't open. read more

The Wharf 850 - Ice cold beer with great view of the marina - Seafood Near Me - Niceville, Florida

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Nice location but think twice. We went for brunch and they were understaffed both in the kitchen, bar and waitstaff It took 30 minutes after we ordered our drinks to arrive. Food another 30 minutes and when it arrived my eggs were cold and my wife's French Toast cold and soggy in some kind of sauce No silverware available till we made a point of that. The waitress was inattentive and complained about everything. Never again!! read more

Adam was great. Food was fast. Drinks were flowing. Fast service! Calm afternoon post storm and still busy

Food was well prepared and of adequate quantity. We had 2 shrimp platters, 1 fish sandwich and 1fish tacos. Service was immediate and continuous. Waterfront atmosphere was exciting and the cool breeze was welcome. read more

Ate there yesterday afternoon, took over a hour to get our food, no refill on our drinks. The fries were over seasoned, the burger was dry and like biting into a rubber sole. The chicken was dry also. The only good part was the appetizer which took 45 minutes to get. This was my 2nd time here, the first time the service was great and the food was so so, this time the service and food was just not it. Way to expensive for the quality. ​ read more

I give this place due to the boil was very very bland. The tacos were excellent & we did enjoy them. The liquor, the drink, I ordered didn't taste of alcohol. The server was very good with us & was truthful. read more

This place was absolutely horrific!!!!! First off we were seated the waitress never acknowledged we sat for at least 20 minutes. They were tables around us being waited on. She didn't even say hello. It was a short, redheaded lady. We finally got up and moved to another spot. ..( should have left) Still had to wait another 10 minutes the food was absolutely awful. The appetizer was ice cold to 25 minutes to get a dip you've got to be kidding me ! Had the prime rib which was not prime rib at all it was nothing but a sirloin steak ! I don't know how this place is still in business. The employees could care less & the kitchen could care less there was not a manager to be found read more

The Wharf 850 - This was supposed to be a prime rib, overcooked glorified sirloin. Steak was nothing but fat could barely eat it. - Seafood Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Located down a backside road that runs through a neighborhood. Great location directly on the bay where you can enjoy outdoor breeze or sit inside. The biggest juiciest shrimp (shrimp cocktail) I have seen served at an establishment. Service was great - very knowledgeable of the menu, even better adult beverages selection. There was a live band the night I was there. I looks like they have games scattered around the restaurant. One of our best seafood meals during our week on the gulf coast. read more

The Wharf 850 - View from outdoor seating. - Seafood Near Me - Niceville, Florida

It's really hard to beat the best Mahi Mahi I have ever had. So glad we came here tonight. The service from Michael was awesome and we might have found our new favorite seafood place. The views are incredible! read more

One of our best seafood meals during our week on the gulf coast. The biggest juiciest shrimp and the most delicious raw oysters we had. Our server was phenomenal and constantly on the go working many tables. The fried sampler was quite larger and very good. We enjoyed everything about our visit and look forward to returning to this wonderful restaurant again in the future. Love the location right on the water and the nautical decor. read more

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An Air Force sergeant from Eglin Air Force base recommended this restaurant, when I asked him "where can we get good seafood" and he was spot-on with his recommendation. The service here was fast and efficient, the food was extremely tasty (shrimp tacos, fried shrimp and shrimp pasta Alfredo) and the outside dining deck had a spectacular view of the boats and the water. This was definitely a fine dining experience for us wearing travelers who drove all the way down here from Chicago. Highly recommended. Five stars.. read more

I came here for lunch with a friend. Lots of choices to choose from. We shared the appetizer of fried pickles. Once our waitress put it in it came out pretty quick. Def a good place to have luncheon going aways. The view on the deck was amazing. Inside there was plenty of room. I did go in the bathroom which was really clean. I went with the pan fried mahi off the blue plate special. We did a split and we got that extra plate right away. You can tell that it was pan fried. I feel like there was to much butter used and the batter didn't have that much of flavoring. I requested tartar sauce which helped. The piece of mahi my friend had was dry and my piece was too wet. Mashed potatoes and green beans were good. We got cake slices to go. Between the two of us the total bill was $54 and that was 2 teas, main meal, appetizer, and 2 slices of cake. A little to sporty for me at lunch but the views were amazing tho. Next time a different menu item. read more

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Wharf 850 has a lovely menu with lots of options. The views of the bayou are amazing. There is plenty of both outdoor and indoor seating. We had Sunday Brunch. Two had the shrimp Benedict, we had Shrimp and Grits, and the Down South Bowl. All of the food was really tasty. Service was fast and friendly. There were other things on the menu I would love to try so would return. read more

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The other reviews are mixed, so I was not sure what to expect. However, we were pleasantly surprised. The view is beautiful and worth a visit just for that. We came in at 6, and we're seated shortly. It is graduation week, so we knew it could be packed. Our waitress was very friendly, patient, and on her game. She was taking care of tables all over the restaurant, and we were never without. We had the fried green tomatoes with crab, crab stuffed mushrooms, a ceasar salad with grilled fish, smoked wings, blackened red snapper, and grilled shrimp plate. The portions are huge, and the food was seasoned well. We really enjoyed everything and I couldn't have been more pleased with our waitress. If I am every back in town, I will be sure to come by again. read more

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The restaurant looks nice and staff is friendly I just wasn't very impressed with the food. I had the pizza and it tasted like a Tottinos frozen from the grocery. I will go back and update the review someday read more

Casual waterfront bar/restaurant. Service is great and the food was good. Would visit again when in the Niceville area!

Wharf 850 consistently delivers outstanding service with an unbeatable view of the water. Jeb was our server this time, and his timing was perfect--checking in right after our meals arrived and anticipating our needs before we even had to ask. Excellent service and great food every time! read more

It was my first time in the Destin area & The Wharf came highly recommended. A delightful atmosphere, lively with plenty of Staff. I started in the bar with amazing bartenders Tyler & Christian were a delight. The drinks were great! Reasonably priced & a strong pour. They recommended the oysters and I had a 1/2 dozen. Amazing! I was seated for dinner by myself. My server, Annika, was absolutely a doll! She was very attentive & had excellent suggestions regarding my menu questions. I had the crab cake with delicious grits. She made sure I had everything I needed during my meal and kept the drinks flowing. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this place. The food is wonderful, staff was amazing and Reasonably priced. An excellent experience! read more

Service was great. Food was better. Great atmosphere and beautiful views from the dock. Next time I am here I plan on drinking the cocktail menu. Great place! read more

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We had a fantastic server named Michael D and he really took care of us!! He was amazing and anticipated our every need!!

Barbara is fantastic! Best drink ever. Agave Sunset Old Fashioned and a beautiful day on the deck.

Good waterside atmosphere. Food is okay but nothing really amazing. Good spot to have oysters by the water.

The appetizers (grilled oysters & crab dip) were excellent. The crab dip came with fried saltine crackers which were really good. The entrees of crab cake & shrimp and the stuffed shrimp were also excellent. Of course the key lime pie dessert was also excellent. To put the "cherry on top" was our server Crystal who was so nice and cheerful. BTW, we sat on the upstairs deck, which is dog friendly and a bowl of water was provided for our two dogs, and had a great view of the water and boats. We shall return! read more

The staff and service is fantastic! Jason was fast and attentive. He took our very complicated drink order with multiple charges with patience and got it exactly right. read more

First time going to The Wharf was Saturday. The food is amazing and the drinks are even better. I definitely recommend the cakes! That was my favorite part, even if you don't eat it there GET THE SLICE OF CAKE! Our server was always checking in on us to see if we needed anything. The view is what won us over though. read more

The Wharf 850 - The view from sitting outside to eat! - Seafood Near Me - Niceville, Florida

Really bad food today. Service was fine. The steak omelette had so little steak I'm not sure if there was any. The potatoes were very cold. I do not care for complainers so I didn't. Just extremely disappointed that a once nice restaurant has gotten this pathetic. read more

The Wharf 850 - Delicious Grilled Romaine Lettuce! - Seafood Near Me - Niceville, Florida

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Great food and our server, Mike, was very attentive and professional. Enjoyed our lunch and first visit!

Great location directly on the bay. So enjoy outdoor breeze or inside dining. The food was great! The stuffed mushrooms and crab dip appetizers were really good. We had a large table and were seated quickly as well. I sampled several dishes including shrimp & grits which was great! My husband says the fried shrimp were the best he's ever had - not just fried batter but true seasoning and light breading. We have even gone back a week later after our first visit to try more things. The fish was fresh and homemade desserts were divine as well. read more

Honestly not the best food, best of luck getting food within two hours if they are busy, ambiance is beautiful. Ordered two of the same drink and one was dark in color and tasted of garlic... read more

The Wharf 850 - Seafood Near Me - Niceville, Florida