Bringing your dog on vacation is one of the simple joys in life. Thankfully, Five Star has a variety of pet-friendly vacation rentals. However, finding a pet-friendly restaurant could be a little more challenging. Luckily, we've made a list of some of the amazing Destin pet-friendly restaurants in South Walton County. That way, if you're out and about with your dog and you start to get a little hungry, you won't need to walk your pup all the way back to your rental home. Instead, they can just come along with you!
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Trust us, you and your dog will love these great 30A restaurants!
1. 45 Central Wine Bar
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Whether you're looking for brunch, dinner, or simply a great glass of wine, 45 Central Wine Bar in Seaside, FL is the place to go. Their expansive menu includes delicious favorites like Croque Monsieur, sushi, cheese plates, and salad... not to mention wine. The best part? You can bring your pup along too.
2. La Playa
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Located in Santa Rosa Beach in the community of Gulf Place, La Playa is a fun family restaurant with delicious food. They serve a variety of Mexican dishes like quesadillas, empanadas, and tacos, in addition to salads and sandwiches. This is a great place for the whole family (including your dog) to enjoy.
3. Summer Kitchen Cafe
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Summer Kitchen Cafe offers casual breakfast and lunch in addition to a fine dining experience at dinner. Located in Rosemary Beach, this restaurant has a menu you'll want to try for yourself. They have a wide variety of breakfast foods like omelets and french toast in addition to delicious lunch specials like salads and wraps. At dinner, they serve incredible coastal favorites like Fan Fried Grouper and Creole Shrimp & Grits. You'll love the food almost as much as you'll love bringing your dog along with you!
4. Local Catch Bar & Grill
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Local Catch Bar & Grill is just the place to go if you're craving some authentic coastal cuisine. Located in Santa Rosa Beach, it's no surprise that the menu is full of seafood options like Caribbean Shrimp Tacos, Fish Po Boy, and Shrimp & Grits. Additionally, this Destin pet-friendly restaurant is pet-friendly, so you'll love dining next to your pup.
5. Wild Olives
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Wild Olives in Rosemary Beach has all your favorite foods like burgers, crab cakes, flatbreads, steak, and fish tacos. They also have a wide variety of wines to try, so you really can't go wrong there. With its casual food and fine wines, you'll definitely want to give this place a try-- and bring your dog!
6. Great Southern Cafe
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Great Southern Cafe in Seaside has an incredible menu with breakfast, lunch, and dinner options. They specialize in unique and delicious southern cuisine, so you'll definitely want to give this place a try if you're from up north. Whether you're craving a southern eggs benedict or a bacon wrapped filet mignon, Great Southern Cafe has you covered. The best part is that this restaurant is pet-friendly, so you can enjoy a meal with your dog by your side.
You'll love dining at these delicious restaurants and you'll love getting to bring your dog along too.