Lucky Snapper

Tucked between the harbor and a sprawling magnolia tree, the Snapper is open to sea breezes and the call of seagulls. Inside the vaulted space, ceiling fans stir the air, and laughter floats from table to table. Guests try out seafood po' boys, fresh fish and smoked pork and ribs, or they opt for one of the blue plate specials, which range from crab cakes to Caribbean chicken and a vegetable...

Grilled, sautéed, fried or blackened---it's a simple approach to locally caught seafood, but one that suits the laidback zeitgeist of this Panhandle fishing destination. Local blue crab is given several treatments, from crab cakes to buttermilk-battered claws, and the in-house smoker makes exemplary work of pork ribs and chops (the smoked grouper is also a notable local delicacy). The Lucky...

Experience exciting deck dining while enjoying the great tastes of Destin Harbor seafood at this restaurant where the seafood is unloaded daily from the docks to ensure the freshest possible food. Live entertainment every day of the week is also featured.