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destin/fort walton beach Hang with the locals and sip a margarita or two at Rockin Tacos
eat like a local Destin-Fort Walton Beach’s best kept foodie secrets By Gabriele Walkow
Photos of Rockin Tacos courtesy of Saltwater Restaurants, Inc.; Destin Brewery by Breeyen Scurto; Dewey Destin’s courtesy of Okaloosa County TDC
Destin-Fort Walton Beach serves up a diverse range of culinary options ranging from the freshest gulf-to-table seafood to mouthwatering steaks and barbecue. However, sometimes it’s fun to find those special hometown eateries and mix with the locals while savoring legendary fare. DEWEY DESTIN’S SEAFOOD RESTAURANT Offering three family-owned and operated restaurants, Dewey Destin’s original location nestled off Choctawhatchee Bay is a hidden gem. Guests order at the counter window before grabbing a seat on the dock, taking in the incredible bay view and enjoying the best seafood in town. The restaurant has grilled or fried fish, wild caught Gulf shrimp, soft shell crabs, sea scallops, tuna and oysters. Salads, grilled or fried chicken and hamburgers are other tempting choices. Fishers can have their fresh catch fried or grilled and served family style with a choice of two sides. destinseafood.com/seafood-restaurant DESTIN BREWERY With slogans like, “If you’re here, you’re local” and “We put the local, in local craft
Sample Destin Brewery’s thirst-quenching East Pass IPA, Emerald Coast Ultra Premium Lager and Don’t Hassle Me I’m Local (Blood Orange Blonde)
beer,” Destin’s premier microbrewery is a gathering place for family and friends. At this brewery and taproom, tucked away on Mountain Drive, they have brewed a line of award-winning, small batch beers that reflect the style, flavor and fun of Destin. Flagship beers include the Destin Ale, a light blonde ale popular with the beach and boating crowd; East Pass IPA, a lighter style IPA to complement beach, pool and golf course activities; and Bote Beer, a lower alcohol content IPA perfect for standup paddleboarding excursions. An extensive draft menu, convenienced by can, bottle and to-go options, refreshing hard seltzers, recurring seasonal beers, coveted limited releases and experimental batches round out the offerings. Story continued on page 52 nonstoplife
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