I will be in Destin in about 3 weeks for 3 nights. I really love seafood and don't get good, fresh seafood where I live. I really like raw (and cooked) oysters, broiled fish, shrimp. What are some choices for reasonably priced (fresh) seafood, both for lunch and dinner? I am staying at San Destin but don't mind driving. I would like to keep the lunch prices around or under $10-$15 and dinner prices less than $25-30. (on an expense account). Would appreciate any advice. I really like "hole in the wall places" off the beaten path and am not too fond of chains.
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If you actually end up in South Walton and Walton County instead of Destin, had a fabulous shrimp sandwich for lunch at Fabrice located at WaterColor. The Old Florida Fish House is a fun stop for music and dinner.
Beach Lover
What about Buster's happy hour oysters? Is that still happening? Been going there every year for 18-19 years. Love me some Dewey Destins colossal shrimp. I do LOVE the Back Porch because I was going there when there was nothing there but the Back Porch.---Sonny
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Louisiana Lagniappe is back in Louisiana. After selling the Destin location in 2004-05 they returned to Baton Rouge and continue to serve fantastic seafood here. 
I would avoid any chain that admits to operating Pompano Joe's.
Buster's!
Probably the worst oysters in the SoWal area. Served dirty and warm. Please visit Hurricane's or ACME.
I would avoid any chain that admits to operating Pompano Joe's.
Buster's!
Probably the worst oysters in the SoWal area. Served dirty and warm. Please visit Hurricane's or ACME.
Beach Lover
If you actually end up in South Walton and Walton County instead of Destin, had a fabulous shrimp sandwich for lunch at Fabrice located at WaterColor. The Old Florida Fish House is a fun stop for music and dinner.
And - Fabrice kept their original location on 98 just past the new Donut Hole (and about 2 miles past the 30A turn-off) - though it is only open for lunch.
Love Fabrice!
Beach Lover
OK, gotta try all these places and get out of my ruts......so where is Stinky's? We are in Inlet Beach so where do I go to get some Stinky's?
Oysters? God's gift to those who wanna love longer....fish is God's gift to those who wanna live longer. Eat'em in tandem.
Oysters? God's gift to those who wanna love longer....fish is God's gift to those who wanna live longer. Eat'em in tandem.
SoWal Guide
we go to appalachicola or indian pass for our oysters... only 1.5 hours east of here. we will drive to PCB for oysters on occasion when we're short on time.
Beach Lover
OK, gotta try all these places and get out of my ruts......so where is Stinky's? We are in Inlet Beach so where do I go to get some Stinky's?
Oysters? God's gift to those who wanna love longer....fish is God's gift to those who wanna live longer. Eat'em in tandem.
Stinky's is the first restaurant on 30A if you are coming to 30A from Destin and you turn right onto 30A from 98. It is on your left, and small, so slow down! It will be well worth the visit!
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i don't think you can put stinky's in the "reasonable priced seafood" category. we were disappointed when we ate there as the place had been touted as a "local's" type restaurant. when you live here year 'round, you can't afford to eat at places like criolla's, cafe 30a, etc., all the time - at least that's not where we choose to put our money. my daddy's cheesecake at gulf place qualifies as a very reasonably price restaurant with good food. no ambience and not alot of seating but good, affordable food.Beach Fanatic
I can't believe Louisiana Lagniappe is owned by the same restaurant group as Back Porch. If this is true, they are like oil and water. Louisiana Lagniappe has been in business for some 30 or so years. I have never had a bad meal there, in fact, always walk away awestruck. Not over the top fancy with grape leaves, etc., just delicious Louisiana seafood! I was born and raised in New Orleans for 30 years (yes, it took 30 years to raise me). Moved to Atlanta 21 years ago with my husband because of his career. Of course, we both go home a couple of times and year. Mostly to eat, but of course, to visit friends and family also!!!!!!! I actually had the fried shrimp at Dewey Destin. It was very good. I don't think I'd eat fish there.
Lagniappe was sold to Destin Restaurant Group by Kevin, a Baton Rouge native about 10 years ago. It is the ONLY restaurant of quality they own.
Someone mentioned the Back Porch, you probably were eating viet. catfis, their food is just horrible, along with Pompano Joes, Fisherman's Wharf and Gratzi's. All the same group.
If there is a place I am unsure of, I generally look in the parking lot for local license plates. That will tell you if it is good or not.
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