John Hibbard

[Heffer11]

The townhouse is finally back on the market for rental in Destin FL. Here is a link to the unit with pictures and info. If you go down make sure to leave some Corona and lime in the fridge for me. I love going down there, I try to find the best margaurita on the rocks. So far my favorite is Lousiana Lagniappe. The crawfish etouffee(sp) is absolutely delicious! I also like Theo's pizza joint on old 98 by the unit.

http://www.destinvacation.com/...=1215

Here is some additional information.

Disclaimer: Everyone has an opionion; this just happens to be my families.

Destin Favorites (Restaurants) updated Summer 06
List compiled by The Thomas’s & Peebles’

Always call a restaurant before going to see if they have a 2-for-1 entrée hour. Most do between 5-6p.m. Also, in the peak season (June-August), expect to wait 30 min-1 hour at most popular restaurants. We usually send a “search party” out ahead of us (the dad’s usually) to get in line for a table. Then we, the moms and kids, follow about 30 minutes later. It just works easier!

CASUAL DINING
1. Café Grazie’s – closer to Destin off New 98, (Turn left at Motel, Hampton’s, we think.) It’s a very good Italian Restaurant and we all love their breadsticks/garlic/olive oil. You’ll love their thin pizza, but I usually order something else. Don’t order too much because you’ll fill up on bread anyway. Their seafood is great, too! Their phone number is 837-7240.
2. Busters – is in the Bruno’s (or Publix, now) shopping center…on old 98 towards just before the outlet mall…on the left. If you like oysters on the half shell…they have the best. Their happy hour for oysters is very good and their Amberjack sandwich is good.
3. Fisherman’s Wharf – Downtown Destin on your left, on the Marina. GREAT crab cakes!
4. Pompano Joe’s – food vs. prices questionable, but great view and good Kids’ meals.
5. Pancake Creperie – next door to the Copper Kettle – across from Outlet Mall. GREAT B’fast and cool atmosphere. Go on a weekday, not weekend- very crowded.
6. Great new restaurant in Sandestin’s Baytowne Wharf called Acme Oyster House Its Cajun! HammerHeads overlooks the Bay – never eaten there, but it looks fun!
7. Dewey Destins- on Pier A by the bridge (turn RIGHT just before going over the bridge to Okaloosa Island) – VERY VERY casual and rather secluded. Picnic tables and casual food. I even think the entire thing is outside – great for kids to run around and explore. Beth’s favorite place!
8. We don’t recommend the following, unless you have kids with you:
The BackPorch – okay food, but lots of kids
The Crab Shack – food okay, okay service, lots of kids, but kids’ meals come in buckets with shovels (kinda cool!)
AJ’s – food okay, LOUD, entertainment was okay, more kids
Whale’s Tail – more of a bar than restaurant – however, they have great B’fast!


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9. Capt Dave’s – turn left onto Old 98 and its just down from Pompano Joes, past Destiny. Their phone number is 837-6357. Great food – large servings! One dinner can feed two people – just get two sides and/or two salads. They do it all the time.
10. Louisiana Lagniappe – Downtown Destin – turn left onto Gulf Shore Drive onto Holiday Isle. Follow signs. You’ll turn into what appears to be an apartment or condo complex and will need to get a guest pass from the little guy in the house. Great Cajun and Creole food, among other normal seafoods! Large servings. Pretty view, too!

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11. The Ocean Club is very good! It's not far down old 98 – Just past Sandestin. Actually I think you turn into Tops’l and then make a quick left just before the guard station. It’s also dressier and you need to make reservations (267-3666) and go for the 2 for 1 special times as it’s also very expensive!


DO NOT GO TO:
Tibs – terrible food
Fudpuckers – you pay for the atmosphere. Food not great.
Copper Kettle- Terribly overpriced and not good
Lucky Snapper- have had terrible, terrible service more than once.
The Lighthouse – overpriced and there isn’t even a great view to enjoy! 

[Pat Powell]

I've been to Buster's and AJ's. Liked them both

[BeeNix]

Floyd's (near the Gulfarium) is good, both pricewise and exceptional service. Fudpucker's was really good although noisy. Fatman's pizza we'll never do that one again
We stayed at Tops'l (the Tides), had a penthouse suite with a great view. We're ready to go back......
Visiting the huge outlet malls was great since it was so cold, the Gulfarium was okay but expensive.....we just about froze.

[Passion 4 Bassin]

Hey Bob, thanks for the info! I will check with the CEO,the President, the CFO and the Chamber of the Board which will be pretty easy since my wife holds all of those positions and see what she thinks and report back. Thanks again!

[Passion 4 Bassin]

Hey Bob, thanks for the info! I will check with the CEO,the President, the CFO and the Chairman of the Board which will be pretty easy since my wife holds all of those positions and see what she thinks and report back. Thanks again!

[Roddy]

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And your the manager of the department of redundancy department.

[fishinbrad]

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And your the manager of the department of redundancy department. </TD></TR></TABLE>

I think he was trying to sucessfully make a point!

department of redundancy department &lt;-

[Heffer11]

He could make two payments; that would be redundent.

[DR Stratos]

What are the area attractions, things to do? It looks very nice...

[Heffer11]

Food, Hooters girls, golfing, tubing down the black river, charter fishing in the gulf, bassproshops, outlet mall, LG mouth fishing the river, sitting on the beach.