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Fudpuckers coming to Santa Rosa Beach

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Application for development has been made to Walton County regarding a 9-1/2 acre parcel classified as village mixed use, which would not require a land use change. The parcel is one lot off 98 on the east side of Sugar Drive. The proposed 2-story, 12,397 square-foot restaurant is classified as a major development.

The restaurant will first go to the technical review committee at 8:30am on Feb 3 at the SoWal courthouse annex, then on to the planning commission and the BCC.

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beachmouse avatar
beachmouseBeach Fanatic
#2
They're uber-touristy and rather cheesy, but I used to be seriously addicted to their blackened tuna pucker sandwich when we lived a block from their Okaloosa Island location.
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#3
seriously? thanks for the warning. gimmicky restaurants in South Walton?
grace avatar
graceBeach Fanatic
#4
gross.
NightAngel avatar
NightAngelBeach Fanatic
#5
Fudpuckers=Jobs ........I say yay to more jobs in this area.
familyof3Beach Lover
#6
Are they bringing the alligators too? I don't think it fits in very well. But I guess everybody likes something different.
salidaco avatar
salidacoBeach Lover
#7
how much puck could a fud puck puck if a fud puck could puck fud?

I know I don't have it perfect but you get the idea...
puglet avatar
pugletBeach Comber
#8
Yuck !!!!!
The Window Guy avatar
The Window GuyBeach Fanatic
#9
They should put right next to the "soon to be Walmart" so it would fit in!
:rolling:There goes the neighborhood!
We soon can call us SoDestin not Sowal!

:cool:Just my opinion!
GoodWitch58Beach Fanatic
#10
they have owned that property for awhile; I thought they had decided against the restaurant; the property was for sale; wonder why they are opening up those plans again now?

Do you suppose the county/state will finally put a traffic light there if these Destin guys build the restaurant?

Ugh, just what we need--another commercial building across from the empty strip mall....
LuciferSam avatar
LuciferSamBanned
#11
Great to see our area is livening up a bit. Who knows, they might even stay open past midnight.
Gidget avatar
GidgetBeach Fanatic
#12
I don't like the alligators living like that. Makes me sad. But glad it will bring jobs. Lots of folks really needing work!!
Kurt avatar
KurtAdminAuthor
#13
So you're saying that Sandestin and others won't have to bring in workers from other countries this year?
Bobby J avatar
Bobby JBeach Fanatic
#14
The Fud family is some of the finest folks I have ever met in these parts. They are about as local as you can get. I hope we are lucky enough to get them to come out to our area.
grace avatar
graceBeach Fanatic
#15
The Fud family is some of the finest folks I have ever met in these parts. They are about as local as you can get. I hope we are lucky enough to get them to come out to our area.

i hope we are lucky enough to get them to re-think their tacky exterior and gator pit.
Smiling JOe avatar
Smiling JOeSoWal Expert
#16
I don't know the Fud's but I think the Destin Fudpuckers is about as Panama City Beach as it gets. Reminds me of the Joe's Crab Shacks. I'm sure they will get business, and once the Walmart goes in down the street, it won't look so out of place.
njackie avatar
njackieBeach Lover
#17
My grandchildren will be very happy!
hippiechick avatar
hippiechickBeach Fanatic
#18
Please no FudPuckers

Is it just me who hates the idea of these large tacky business's coming to Santa Rosa Beach? I guess it was inevitable that we would be like Panama City Beach and Destin one day.
Do Good avatar
Do GoodBeach Fanatic
#19
Folks- Fud's is locally owned and operated. They market to their customer- and they have been extremely successful while others have failed. It is likely- when they do come to our beloved SRB - they will build and service geared to this particular target market. Think jobs and variety. Plus, I am glad to see local business owners doing well. Plus it possibly will make another music venue- which we need in SRB.
Teresa avatar
TeresaSoWal Guide
#20
Folks- Fud's is locally owned and operated. They market to their customer- and they have been extremely successful while others have failed. It is likely- when they do come to our beloved SRB - they will build and service geared to this particular target market. Think jobs and variety. Plus, I am glad to see local business owners doing well. Plus it possibly will make another music venue- which we need in SRB.

thanks for the positive words. I wasn't thrilled to hear about Fud coming to SoWal - the Destin restaurant is fine in Destin but here? Mediocre and touristy and quite frankly - the gator area is horrible for the gators and for people to have to look at. I think you have good points though and I hope to see a nice design and family dining place suited to SoWal.

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