Originally Posted by Davyalabama
Questions:
How long do you want to wait in line?
Do you want local or touristy?
Are you willing to drive 15-20 or closer to an hour?

If you head West from Sandestin, get ready for long lines of people and long lines on the roads. That's a period, end of story. Yep, Dewey's is good, A.J.'s you get a lot of food, Crab Trap is hit or miss (usually a long, long wait in the summer), Boat House, yep good. You head West, you've been warned.

Heading East, yep, Stinky's is good but is a chain rest. Donut Hole, get ready for a wait unless you go early early, Donut Hole at night is awesome and generally not crowded. (FYI, publix has better doughnuts than Donut Hole) Baytowne Warf is a cool place, it can get crowded, but you're heading for a major week what more can you expect?

Now, let's get to some that haven't been mentioned: The Bay, Grayton Seafood (call now get a reservation, you can thank me later), Shunk Gully is ok, the view is fantastic, Seafood market for lunch (supper they jack the prices up for what it is), Nicks Seafood (it's across the Bay, but so worth the drive), Los Rancheros mexican, and my final Louie Louie's (they have the same menu as the Red Bar, cooked the same, they serve the menu on altering days Louie Louie's M-Thurs. and Red Bar Fri.-Sun., you can call and they will tell you) If you want some fun and want to wait an hour or more for a table, go to the Red Bar. They only serve 7 items, not much of a menu, but the food is good). I will throw one more in just for Aldeer, Chanticleer Eatery.

Ice Cream - I have two: Pecan Jacks is closer to San Destin and right at Shunk Gully, eat then get your dessert. Blue Mt. Creamery.

You won't have to drive anywhere for Fireworks, just get on the beach, you will see all you want.


Stinky’s is not a chain