Destin is world-famous for delicious seafood, but it also has quite its share of fantastic BBQ restaurants as well. If you're a big fan of southern cooking and classic BBQ, check out these amazing restaurants the next time you're in town.
1. Moe's Original Bar-B-Que
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Moe's Original Bar-B-Que is a popular BBQ restaurant in Destin for locals and visitors alike. This southern-style soul food revival serves up award-winning classics. Try their daily smoked meats, fresh seafood, and homestyle sides and desserts. The restaurant even has indoor and outdoor dining, which makes Moe's Original Bar-B-Que the perfect place to enjoy some delicious BBQ with your family on vacation in Destin.
2. Hog's Breath Saloon
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Hog's Breath Saloon is one of Destin's most iconic restaurants. It's located in the heart of Destin, just east of the Destin Bridge. Scenes from "Jaws 2" were even filmed at this popular hangout. The menu features a little bit of everything including tacos, seafood, pasta, burgers, and more. However, Hog's Breath Saloon is best known for its delicious BBQ. Stop by and enjoy incredible BBQ, live music, and a lively atmosphere!
3. 98 Bar-B-Que
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98 Bar-B-Que is another one of the area's awesome BBQ places. Located in Santa Rosa Beach, 98 Bar-B-Que serves delicious BBQ, gumbo, and "the best fries on earth." Their menu features a wide variety of BBQ platters, sandwiches, salads, and homestyle sides. If you're craving some good southern BBQ in the Santa Rosa Beach area, 98 Bar-B-Que is just the place for you.
4. The Parson's Son BBQ
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The Parson's Son BBQ is another great local BBQ restaurant. Located in Fort Walton Beach, The Parson's Son BBQ serves incredible daily specials and tasty BBQ. They're known for their fast and casual service and their yummy food. They even let you choose your own sauce at their Signature 8 Sauce Bar. If you're visiting the Fort Walton Beach area, you'll definitely want to stop by The Parson's Son BBQ.
5. Lillie's Q
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Last, but not least, Lillie's Q in Miramar Beach is the last BBQ place on our list. This delicious BBQ restaurant features scrumptious BBQ plates, sandwiches, Brunswick Stew, smoked chicken, and more. Lillie's Q is a great upscale BBQ restaurant sure to impress any meat lover out there! Stop by the next time you're visiting Destin for amazing homestyle BBQ.
With so many different options to choose from, you'll have no problem getting your hands on some mouth-watering BBQ the next time you're on the Emerald Coast.
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