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Best Northwest Florida Seafood Restaurants



Nothing is more disappointing than going to an oceanfront restaurant, only to discover that the bland fish you're eating was frozen between being caught and being served to you. The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Presented in alphabetical order, here are the top seafood restaurants in Northwest Florida.

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AJ's Seafood & Oyster Bar Seafood
11/20
116 Hwy. 98 E.
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-1913 | Menu
A longtime comfy dockside favorite in the Emerald Coast anglers' hotspot of Destin. More...

Bonefish Grill Seafood
12/20
5025 N. 12th Ave.
Pensacola, FL 32504
850-471-2324 | Menu
Seafood-du-jour in a full-frills setting. More...

Boss Oyster Seafood
12/20
123 Water St.
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-9364 | Menu
Oysters 17 ways, served without a lot of fuss in plain view of Apalachee Bay. More...

Bud & Alley's Eclectic
14/20
Dining Room at Bud & Alley Beaches of South Walton/Seaside
2236 E. County Hwy. 30A
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-231-5900 | Menu
Globe-hopping menu in the swanky center of the picture-perfect Beaches of South Walton. More...

Fiddler's Restaurant Seafood
11/20
1306 Riverside Dr.
Steinhatchee, FL 32359
352-498-7427 | Menu
The biggest fisherman hangout in Steinhatchee, complete with maritime décor and fried local seafood. More...

The Fish House Seafood
12/20
600 S. Barracks St., Ste. 108
Pensacola, FL 32502
850-470-0003 | Menu
The best things about a fish camp in a more inviting setting. More...

Fish Out of Water Southern
15/20
Dining Room at Fish Out of Water, Santa Rosa Beach, FL Beaches of South Walton/WaterColor
WaterColor Inn
34 Goldenrod Cir.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
850-534-5050 | Menu
Cutting-edge Southern cuisine in a storybook setting. More...

Island Hotel & Restaurant American
13/20
Island Hotel Bed & Breakfast
373 Second St.
Cedar Key, FL 32625
352-543-5111 | Menu
On the National Register of Historic Places, this inn and seafood-focused restaurant harken back to Cedar Key's more lustrous maritime past. More...

Island Room Restaurant at Cedar Cove American
13/20
Cedar Cove Beach & Yacht Club
10 Second St.
Cedar Key, FL 32625
352-543-6520 | Menu
Elegant waterside dining and sophisticated fare at the hand of chef Peter Stefani. More...

Papa Joe's Oyster Bar & Grill Seafood
11/20
301B Market St.
Apalachicola, FL 32320
850-653-1189 | Menu
Enjoy slippery bivalves, raw on the half shell, at this fun waterside seafood-and-steak joint. More...

Seagar's Steakhouse
13/20
Dining Room at Seagar Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa
4000 S. Sandestin Blvd.
Destin, FL 32550
850-622-1500 | Menu
Classic excess comes alive on the Gulf Coast. More...



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