Once you are in Destin will you know why it made it to number eight on the list of the most desirable summer destinations.  Strategically placed on Florida’s Emerald Coast, is a town with sugar white beaches and deep green waters that has a good reputation for its amazing restaurants and good food. If ever you find yourself in “the world’s luckiest fishing village”, you need to pop into one of the following three best restaurants for a taste of the city.

1.Beach Walk Café

Located inside Henderson Park Inn, is an upscale American restaurant with a beautiful romantic setting. It has a serene private setting, which goes a long way to add intimacy in the atmosphere. Once inside, you will have breath-taking, unobstructed views of the coast, and if you get a little chilly, there is a cozy fireplace to help.

It’s state-of-the-art cuisine, unbarred view of the gulf that overlooks more than a mile of beautiful beaches with impressive sunset views, and meticulous service makes it a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike. Being in “the world’s luckiest fishing village”, you can enjoy the freshest seafood, venison, steaks, pasta, and much more. It is for patrons that are 13 years and above.

Beach Walk Cafe
2700 Scenic Hwy 98
Destin, FL 32541

2.  Vin’tij Wine Boutique and Bistro

Located in a shopping centre on Miramar beach is this incredible restaurant that is mostly a target for wine lovers. It has a friendly and comfortable atmosphere, brought about by the perfectly blended wine bar, wine market, and sumptuous cuisine.
They have an extensive wine list – over a thousand labels in the grape coloured wine bar.

On top of attracting wine lovers from all over, it is also known for its unique and tasty food. The menu is fairly small, with lunch prices being almost half of dinner on almost the same foods. Their unusually and well prepared specials mostly lean towards Italian or French.  Their good and friendly service, on top of the amazing oyster sandwich, is sure to make you come back over and over again.

Vin ‘tij
10859 US-98 Miramar Beach
FL 32550

3.  McGuire’s Irish Pub

There are a couple of thing that you are sure to notice the moment you step into McGuire’s Irish Pub. First is the thousands of dollar bills, signed by Irishmen from all over, hanging from the ceiling like foliage, signed by the thousands of pleased patrons.

Second is the eye-catching and unique décor, which looks over a hundred years old while it is only from 1977. The interior is designed as a maze of private wings and small booths. The food is at the top of the chart, and combining that with their spectacular service, you are sure to enjoy your meal.

The famous Black Angus steak burgers, which are so big that they could actually be two meals are so amazing that they will ruin every burger that you eat from then. Menu items include great steaks, corned beef, pastas, seafood, and an array of Irish cuisines, The wine cellar has over eight thousand bottles and beer is brewed on the premises.

McGuire’s Irish Pub
33 US-98
Destin, FL 32541

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