Destin ---Restaurants to frequent---HELP
 

Can anyone recommend any good restaurants (no surprises) to take two adults and 2 children (3 and 7 yrs.). Trying to stay away from chains. Also, where to go shell collecting on beach, any suggestions? Thanks in advance

We were in Destin this spring and found a wonderful restaurant called Louisiana Lanyapp (not sure I spelled that right!). It's across the street from the beach and sort of hard to find as it is behind a condo complex but well worth the hassle even if you get lost temporarily.

We were in Destin this spring and found a wonderful restaurant called Louisiana Lanyapp (not sure I spelled that right!). It's across the street from the beach and sort of hard to find as it is behind a condo complex but well worth the hassle even if you get lost temporarily.

Gilly..Destin is wonderful..we've been many times. Good for kids is Cowboys(Steak).They have a huge window where the kids can watch the cooks. Also, west of Destin is a place called Joe's Crab Shack..Lots of stuff on the walls and ceilings, staff attentive to kids, they even jump up on the tables and do the Macarana! There is a playground right outside to pass time if you have to wait for seating. If you go by 5:00-5:30, usually not too bad a crowd. Would not suggest Tib's (I think) for Ribs..very slow service, even though they have a pond outside the back porch for kids to fish in while they wait..Have a great time! I'm jealous! <BR>

I forgot a great breakfast place! Sanddollar Diner..It looks like a silver train dining car..The manager asked my 9 yr old if she would sing for her breakfast, she did, and we all got to eat free! A very relaxed atmosphere! <BR>

Just returned from that area and would suggest that you check out the "seaside" area a little east of Destin. There are many shops and restaurants there. WE had to very good experiences at the "cafe 30-A" on hwy 30-a. For a day trip try st. andrews state park Panama City and take the ferry to shell island you will also usually see dolphins swimming along with the boats in that area. <BR>

If you're going to Destin, you must eat at Fudpuckers. I think there are two locations, but we've only been to the one on the east end of Destin. You'll love it. Order the Wahoo chargrilled (fish). <BR> <BR>