Shockingly amazing food! I ordered the 8-count shrimp basket, and my little one enjoyed the green…read morebeans. My husband ordered the fried fish basket, which was excellent, and he also tried the key lime pie--he gave it two thumbs up! The service was outstanding as well. A special thank you to Justin, our waiter, for providing such a great dining experience. We will definitely be back!

​I really wanted to love Wharf 850. The location right on the water in Niceville is fantastic, and…read morethe 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.

My aunt has lived in Niceville for over 30 years and strongly recommended this place when we were…read morediscussing dinner options. Due to the heat, we asked to be seated inside, though the patio was quite large. The staff was so, so kind and accommodating. I can't have gluten and asked about specific menu items that would be okay. Anything fried is in shared oil with breaded items, so there's a risk of cross contamination. The waiter recommended the shrimp boil as an option, and oh my gosh. It was SO good. My husband and mom each had a hamburger. My aunt had the redfish, and my dad had the Reuben. All of our food was excellent. My meal took the longest to eat since I had to peel my shrimp. I wouldn't mind sitting outside once the weather cools off a bit. This was a terrific suggestion from my aunt! Also, you can buy t-shirts for $20 each. We got ours. We will definitely be back!

Tried TLE for lunch on a Sunday, after flying in FL for work…read more.. Nice outdoor bar and table area right on the water with good/friendly service and respectable food... I didn't want anything heavy so I got the spinach salad with blackened redfish. The food came out really quick and it was alright... Not the best salad I've had, but solid. My one gripe (which is a big one) is that the bill was $37 (w/ tip) for just the salad and and iced tea... Yikes.

i've come here twice within two weeks and this place has great burgers! i initially dined in an we…read morewent out as a class. we had A HUGE party. the staff remained professional and did their absolute best to accommodate us. i got the mushroom burger and it was delicious. juicy and hit the spot. everything you want in a good burger. the fries were great as well. probably one of the best restaurant fries. and for appetizers i had the jalapeño poppers. delicious as well. the second time, i ordered to-go and they had a 48% off deal so i got two burgers for less than $20! again, same consistent delicious burger despite having to commute and not eating it right away. this place is great for grabbing a few drinks and has great food!

I recently dined at Fat Boys in Niceville and was very disappointed with the service we received…read morefrom our server, Sara. Throughout our visit, Sara made several inappropriate jokes and comments that made my party extremely uncomfortable. Rather than providing professional customer service, she engaged in conversations that were not suitable for a restaurant setting. At one point, while standing near our table, she openly gossiped with another server about a young hostess, speaking negatively about the employee within earshot of customers. This was highly unprofessional and reflected poorly on the restaurant. After this conversation, Sara disappeared for an extended period of time. We waited quite a while for drink refills and had difficulty getting her attention. When we finally requested a refill, she responded by making yet another inappropriate joke instead of focusing on customer service. The combination of the inappropriate comments, workplace gossip, and inattentive service created an uncomfortable dining experience. I believe customers should be able to enjoy their meal without being subjected to unprofessional behavior from restaurant staff. I hope management will address these concerns and ensure a higher standard of professionalism moving forward.

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!

Loved the atmosphere but service was average at best! We had to initially keep asking for service…read moreand it finally got better but what put a sour taste on the visit was my wife ordered dessert but only came halfway fulfilled! Ordered the brownie with ice cream and a cherry . Dessert was delivered but without ice cream or cherry. Nothing was said till we called our waitress on it and then she offered to fix the check! When the check arrived she said we just gave you a " military discount" to fix it! Well young lady we just happened to be military and that was a slap in the face that that was supposed to fix the less than stellar order and experience! Maybe it was just the waitress but I would recommend that you should use the buyer beware slogan! It's sad cause that place has a lot of potential!!! Wings were very good and the chicken tenders were average almost either over cooked or old oil!

Permanently closed, it was not good, ate there once wouldn't have gone back. They had mostly bar…read morefood, but service was awful & food was not good.

Pros: Food is good quality... Environment is beautiful. Our waitress was so nice…read more Cons... Portions do not match the price. I ordered the grilled seafood platter which came with a few bay scallops and small shrimp...scampi style...and a thin filet (mahi). I'll probably give this place another shot at some point to be fair. I'm giving 4 stars because there's no way to give a 3 1/2.

My husband and I generally like going to The Boathouse Landing but might have to rethink that in…read morethe future. I ordered one of the most expensive dishes on the menu $29.99 and he ordered a $15.99 coconut chicken salad along with two diet cokes. When we got the check they had calculated the check with a 20% service charge. We asked what it was and was told it was 16% for her and 4% for the kitchen. Nothing based on the service or how good the food was an automatic 20%. No warning at all! As they were seating, another customer that server said have you been to the boathouse before and the customer said yes. So she stated you are aware of the service charge then. The customer said yes. Maybe us saying something about it is why she said that, not sure, but we were never informed and we've never had that explained to us before either.

I'm a local and I had NO idea this place existed up until recently. I would love to express how…read moreHAPPY I am to learn that there's an affordable, cute, sit down restaurant that has AMAZING food right across the street! The service was absolutely wonderful. Each of our drinks were refilled and the waitress was always around when we needed her. The view of the golf course was BEAUTIFUL and you get to enjoy it while you eat your food! Speaking of the food, the food was OUT OF THIS WORLD!!! Let's just say we didn't leave hungry. For the atmosphere and quality of food, It's an absolute steal!!! I was genuinely shocked at the prices. IM COMING BACK EVERY CHANCE I GET!!!!!

Food was overall just not good, service was lacklustre at best. Neither my husband or I feel that…read morewe would ever go back on purpose

The food is amazing but most importantly Evan is a GEM he is the best cashier I have ever…read moreencountered in Destin, FL!!!

Just purchased the Hot Honey Chicken sandwich. I thought it was disgusting. The hot honey on the…read morechicken was fine, it was the other sauce on the sandwich that ruined it. It made the whole sandwich taste "off," and it also had an odd texture to the sauce - not smooth and creamy, but almost mealy like. I will not be ordering that ever again.