Hey Guys-My family and I are going to be in the area July 9-16. We are very excited about it but one of my downfalls is that I am a major planner!!!!!! I guess it is the school teacher in me-haheha Anyway, I have always found a board to check things out in whatever area we are visiting-One of my favorites has always been about FOOD!!!! Where the best is-what restaurants are famous for what? Price ranges and so on..... Is there anyone else who frequents this board interested in this kind of information-I am new-maybe there is already something like that here and I don't know about it. Anyway-thanks for all the great information so far!!!
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Meow
This thread went from fav restaurants to "Fun people getting together to eat SJ's famous gumbo in the dreary month of October!' I'll bring the rice!
Beach Fanatic
Drsvelte...I think this person is a diet doctor! Or maybe a whiz at liposuction!
Doctor, yes (PhD actually). But the svelte part comes from a long time ago obsession with triathlon which resulted in big weight loss and low body fat. Friends (
) began calling me Dr. Svelte and I just used it as a internet username. Alas, I am a foodie at heart and the training and diet discipline slowly eroded over the years. Regrettably, I am now dr(notso)svelte. 
We'll be here for some weekends in October. I can bring real Louisiana andouille for the pot
Beach Fanatic
I cannot wait until winter!!
Why wait! I'm making a seafood gumbo tomorrow. Probably need to get a second mortgage for the jumbo lump crabmeat.
SoWal Expert
Why wait! I'm making a seafood gumbo tomorrow.And spoil my swim suit figure? No way.
beats on hood
Here's a summary of what has been posted from 2/22 to 8/2. I only included restaurants in South Walton.
Let me know if you see any mistakes. I can enhance it - this is just a quick-and-dirty version.
Let me know if you see any mistakes. I can enhance it - this is just a quick-and-dirty version.
SoWal Insider
Here's a summary of what has been posted from 2/22 to 8/2. I only included restaurants in South Walton.
Let me know if you see any mistakes. I can enhance it - this is just a quick-and-dirty version.
Need to add Dusty's in PCB. Oyster lovers, and just good ol' funky fun to be had here! They have great happy hour specials on beer and oysters.
I think Katie Blue has recommended this place as well.
Meow
We will have to hit Dusty's in Oct....we have never been! We went to PCB once years ago when it was raining and never went back. Well, except for Home Depot, Best Buy and the airport on occasion!
Beach Fanatic
Here's a summary of what has been posted from 2/22 to 8/2. I only included restaurants in South Walton.
Let me know if you see any mistakes. I can enhance it - this is just a quick-and-dirty version.
Thanks Beach Runner! A very helpful list for my next visit.
Beach Fanatic
Here's a summary of what has been posted from 2/22 to 8/2. I only included restaurants in South Walton.
Nice
. I would add three in Sandestin that I've been to numerous times.Bistro Bijeau - excellent, highly recommend (Y) one of my favorites.
Finz - so-so food, but 2fer1 happy hour in the upstairs bar make for great views (M)
Marlin Grille - nice, but I like Bijeau better (M)
Also, my recommendation on Poppy's is really N. Its not that the food is bad, its just seriously overpriced.
beats on hood
NiceK
Bistro Bijeau - excellent, highly recommend (Y) one of my favorites.
Finz - so-so food, but 2fer1 happy hour in the upstairs bar make for great views (M)
Marlin Grille - nice, but I like Bijeau better (M)
Also, my recommendation on Poppy's is really N. Its not that the food is bad, its just seriously overpriced.
beats on hood
Need to add Dusty's in PCB. Oyster lovers, and just good ol' funky fun to be had here! They have great happy hour specials on beer and oysters.I only included restaurants in South Walton County just to keep the list managable and because this is the SoWal message board. I suppose I could add in Destin and PC if that's what people want.
I think Katie Blue has recommended this place as well.
SoWal Insider
I only included restaurants in South Walton County just to keep the list managable and because this is the SoWal message board. I suppose I could add in Destin and PC if that's what people want.
No, that's OK. Your list is great as is! Thanks for doing that. That's a good idea!
beats on hood
Is this better? Please let me know of any changes that I should make. I wasn't sure about the pricing codes.
Beach Fanatic
Great - the comments will be helpful. :clap_1:
Maybe Kurt could move it to a sticky??
Maybe Kurt could move it to a sticky??
Meow
Thanks Beach Runner! I didn't see the WaterColor Market on there...great spot for picking up coffee and lunch. Good sandwiches and salads. I'm looking forward to trying out some new places!
Beach Comber
My favorite is always Borogo. Excellent Food.Serving light dishes with fish and chicken to more hearty dishes like your favourite pasta dish. This place is beautiful, with a patio you can dine on that I like. Two of my favorite things served are the arugula saladwith gorgonzola cheese and walnuts with lemon and olive oil,Mmmmmmmmm... and the refreshing Belini. So, I like the food, the drinks and the atmosphere.
SoWal Expert
My favorite is always Borogo. Excellent Food.Serving light dishes with fish and chicken to more hearty dishes like your favourite pasta dish. This place is beautiful, with a patio you can dine on that I like. Two of my favorite things served are the arugula saladwith gorgonzola cheese and walnuts with lemon and olive oil,Mmmmmmmmm... and the refreshing Belini. So, I like the food, the drinks and the atmosphere.Be sure to check out the new Martini menu. Note, to get the arugula salad, you better go early because they tend to sell out quickly. My favorite dish is the Sea Scallop with roasted tomatoes appetizer, and I don't like tomatoes! You can also ask for it as a larger entree portion. Now, I am getting hungry. I guess the Fuji Apple and Guinness are not holding in there, but I will make it until tomorrow. My figure doesn't need any assistance in its current expansion anyway.
Meow
Be sure to check out the new Martini menu. Note, to get the arugula salad, you better go early because they tend to sell out quickly. My favorite dish is the Sea Scallop with roasted tomatoes appetizer, and I don't like tomatoes! You can also ask for it as a larger entree portion. Now, I am getting hungry. I guess the Fuji Apple and Guinness are not holding in there, but I will make it until tomorrow. My figure doesn't need any assistance in its current expansion anyway.
AGREEEEEE...those sea scallops are so good, I ask for the entree portion!!! I am so glad that Borago has caught on! We've been going there religiously since it opened...sometimes being close to the only diners there! One thing has not changed...the people and the food are fantastic!! CHOCOLATE CREME BRULEE????? OMG, that is the best dessert on 30-A!!
Beach Comber
Where are the more atsy modern places to hang out in the evening say in Seaside or WaterColor. Places with some live jazz or acoustic or funky art with a young artsy crowd. Maybe soewhere with a latin beat or another cultural or time set. Anyone know of anything like that?? I haven't been down in a couple of years and know things have changed. I am looking for special spunky without being spooky places to chill out and rub elbows with people like me. Not moms and dads and kidddie-poos. 
Beach Comber
Thanks for the heads up on the arugula salad. I have to start with that there, I always do.
Beach Comber
like any wine bars, festivals, drumming circles, art shows, Seside jamborie or something?
beats on hood
Wine Spectator ranked Vin'tij Wine Boutique & Bistro in Destin with a BAE (Best of Award of Excellence).
Here's my latest list. I included the URLs for those that I could find.
Here's my latest list. I included the URLs for those that I could find.
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Meow
Thanks BR...I posted elsewhere that I printed your list and sent it with my husband to put in the guestbook along with the address for the BEST web site ever....www.sowal.com!
SoWal Expert
like any wine bars, festivals, drumming circles, art shows, Seside jamborie or something?
Don't think you will find that here. The closest thing to Latin music is CoCo's mexican restaurant on Sat night for Salsa Dancing, but the crowd is not the artsy fartsy type.
Mostly, this area is family oriented. Try the Red Bar or 3 Thirty One.
Meow
like any wine bars, festivals, drumming circles, art shows, Seside jamborie or something?
I am laughing so hard I can't breathe!!! Sunnystreak, I love your words...drumming circle, jamboree. Wasn't there a thread about activities going on a while back? For my money, I want to be on the beach in a chair (NO TENT) watching Smiling JOe "drum" some sense in to the dune crushers, no matter what they are wearing!!!!
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