Destin's restaurants combine the best beachfront dining with the freshest seafood in the world. When booking your next Luxury vacation in Destin, be sure to plan ahead and visit a few of these local favorites, courtesy of destininformation.com AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar AJ’s World Famous Seafood and Oyster Bar is a Destin favorite for locals and visitors alike. Located right on the Destin Harbor, there’s no place like AJ’s for outstanding Gulf and Harbor views, amazing sunsets, spectacular food and a great time. AJ’s offers dining with fresh seafood, great views, a friendly staff, cold drinks and live music. Pompano Joe’s Pompano Joe’s has become a destination restaurant for tourists and a favorite among the locals. Their Caribbean flair shines through in the Reggae Rolls and Garlic Crusted Grouper to the brightly colored window frames that line the walls of this beachfront open-air restaurant. Dewey Destin Seafood Voted the best outdoor restaurant on the Emerald Coast, Dewey Destin is passionate about offering the finest meals and seafood you can find in a laid-back open air environment. Located ON the water, you’ll experience outstanding sunsets with tranquil views of the bay while able to keep an eye on the constant action. Back Porch The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House has been a local beachfront favorite since 1979 serving the finest smoked tuna dip, ice-cold oysters and famous char-grilled Amberjack. Enjoy some of Destin’s best Seafood in the open air dining room or grab a refreshing drink at the bar. Of course, the freshest seafood will always come straight from the line to a plate, be sure to ask our Concierge service for information on setting up full or half day fishing excursions.