Local Favorites
Since 1984, AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar has been serving cold Gulf Coast oysters and cool libations. What began as a popular local hang out known for fresh oysters and cold beer has grown into one of the most iconic “hot spots” on the Destin Harbor.
Home of the 102 foot bar including 32 beers on draft. Some of our specialties include little neck clams, freshly shucked raw oysters, New England style clam chowder and jumbo shrimp cocktail!
Fresh local seafood and incredible views of the beautiful Gulf of Mexico… The Crab Trap is everything you came to the beach for! A favorite destination and tradition for visitors and locals alike since the first restaurant opened in 1991 at James Lee Park in Destin.
McGuire’s Irish Pub first opened in 1977 as a small neighborhood pub in a shopping center. Inside the pub you’ll find a turn-of-the-century, New York Irish Saloon themed 615-seat restaurant.
We are celebrated for our atmosphere boasting more than One Million signed dollar bills hanging from the ceilings and walls of the Pub.
The Red Bar is South Walton’s most popular indoor destination. It’s the place to have fun with friends and family while taking in all of the eclectic decor, listening to great live music and enjoying great food and cocktails. The simple but varied menu includes pasta with crawfish and shrimp, panné chicken and mashed potatoes, stuffed eggplant, crab cakes and fish of the day. Oh, and don’t forget about the salad – it is the best anywhere on the Emerald Coast!
A hot spot for all those seeking a drink and a laugh, Rum Runners is known for its entertaining “dueling” piano players and audience interaction.
Shunk Gulley Oyster Bar is a seafood and casual fare restaurant on 30A. Named after the legendary fishing reef off our coast, Shunk Gulley offers classic coastal cuisine and genuine southern hospitality. There is live music daily located inside the panoramic bar area, featuring views of the sugar white sand beach.
The area’s only dedicated dance club have been the premier nighttime entertainment anchor in Sandestin since our opening in 2002