Looking for the best places to eat in Miramar Beach, Florida? Look no further than this list of top restaurants, featuring a diverse range of cuisines and dining experiences. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh seafood, authentic Italian, or upscale fine dining, there’s a spot on this list that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. From cozy bistros to beachside bars, these restaurants offer something for everyone, with delicious food, welcoming atmospheres, and friendly service. Browse this list and start planning your next culinary adventure in Miramar Beach!
Where to Eat in Miramar Beach, FL
The beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast are second to none and there is tons of great food. It is a foodie paradise! We love the Destin, FL area. I grew up vacationing at Sandestin in Miramar Beach. Chicken Legs and I love the area so much, that we moved down here!
Our favorite thing about moving to the area is getting to try all of the restaurants. We’ve found SO many great places. Today I am sharing a list of the best restaurants in Miramar Beach, FL. I’ve got restaurants on the beach, local favorites, pizza, burgers, our favorite Italian place, and a fancy steakhouse. There is something for the whole family.
Miramar Beach in Florida has no shortage of great places to eat, but some of the best are:
- Tuscany Italian Bistro
- Bijoux
- Hunter’s Chicken & Burgers
- Maple Street Biscuit Company
- Parlor Doughnuts
- Pizza by the Sea
- The Craft Bar
- The Wine Bar
- Slick Lips
- Sunset Bay Cafe
- Fat Boys
- Lost Pizza Company
- Kenny D’s
- Cantina Loredo
- Auston’s on 98
- The Beach House
- Ocean Club
- Seagar’s Steakhouse
- Fat Clemenza’s
Where to Stay in Destin
Our favorite hotel in the area is Hilton Sandestin. The rooms have been recently updated and it is directly on the beach. I love sitting on the balcony and watching the waves.
If you are staying in a condo, don’t miss our Beach Vacation Meals post! Lots of great ideas for quick and easy beach meals. https://www.plainchicken.com/quick-easy-beach-vacation-meals/
Keep reading to see all of the delicious food we ate on our trip and start planning your Summer vacation!
We have several posts about the Destin, FL area. You can check them all out here: https://www.plainchicken.com/search/label/Destin
Tuscany Italian Bistro
Tuscany Italian Bistro is our favorite Italian restaurant and one of our top 5 favorite dinner places. The menu features a variety of classic Italian dishes, such as pasta carbonara, chicken parmesan, and lasagna. All of their dishes are made with fresh ingredients and cooked to order. The staff at Tuscany Italian Bistro is friendly and attentive, providing excellent service to guests.
Toasted Ravioli with marinara.
The meatballs are listed as a side dish but we like to order them as an appetizer. You get 5 in an order.
Classic Caprese Salad – tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh mozzarella, olive oil and balsamic.
Ravioli alla Vodka with Italian sausage
Their salmon is amazing!
The lasagna is a new favorite. I love the thin pasta noodles they use in this dish and the bolognese sauce is DELICIOUS!
Surf and Turf
The Cioppino is a show stopper of a dish. Look at all that amazing fish!
It isn’t always listed as a special, but if you ask for it, they will make it for you.
Chicken Parmesan with pasta. This is delicious! The chicken is thin and perfectly seasoned. And all that cheese puts it over the top.
Lemoncello Cake
Tartufo Chocolate
Tuscany Italian Bistro
https://tuscanybistrodestin.com/
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy #20 Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Bijoux
Bijoux is another one of our top 5 places for dinner. The restaurant features an upscale and elegant atmosphere, with stylish decor and soft lighting. We usually sit at the bar but they have a beautiful outdoor patio that’s perfect for enjoying a meal during the summer.
Tuna Poke – Sushi Rice, Gulf Tuna, Seaweed salad, Cucumber, Soy Sauce
Crab Beignets – Tender Jumbo Lump Crab, Curry Aioli, Granny Smith Apple Slaw
Tomato Soup with Goat Cheese – this was the soup of day one night and I wanted to lick the bowl!
Rack of Lamb – Mint Pesto Couscous, Roasted Baby Carrots, Curried Yogurt Sauce, Rosemary Demi
Fried Prawn over fish and couscous with broccolini (a special)
Roasted Chicken Breast – Fontina Cheese grits, Creamed Greens, Crispy Garlic, Arugula Salad, Caper Beurre Blanc
“Black Skillet” Filet Mignon – Buttermilk Gruyere Mashed Potatoes, Port Wine Onion Confit, Roasted Garlic Herb Butter
Chocolate Hazlenut Cake – Moist Chocolate Cake, Hazelnut Chocolate Mousse, Frangelico Whipped Cream, and Vanilla Ice Cream
Strawberry Shortcake
Bijoux
9375 US Highway 98 W, Suite 22, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Hunter’s Chicken & Burgers
Hunter’s Chicken & Burgers is located in the Market Shops at Sandestin. We sampled their chicken at The Bloody Mary Festival and came back for lunch. The chicken was fried fresh to order and I absolutely LOVE the skinny fries!
Hunter’s Chicken & Burgers
https://krispykrunchy.com/locations/hunters-chicken-and-burgers-11790/
9375 Emerald Coast Parkway W, Miramar Beach FL 32550
Maple Street Biscuit Company
Maple Street Biscuit Company is located in the Market Shops at Sandestin. It is a great place to stop in for breakfast or lunch.
Potatoes O’Ryan – crispy potatoes, smoked ham, onion, peppers, cheddar – a meal in itself!
The Five and Dime – fried chicken strips, pecan smoked bacon, cheddar, fried egg, house-made sausage gravy.
BAM! Yo-Yo – asiago bacon waffle, crispy batter fried chicken strips, Bissell Family Farms maple syrup.
Maple Street Biscuit Company
https://locations.maplestreetbiscuits.com/en-us/fl/miramar-beach/miramar-beach/
9375 Emerald Coast PKWY West, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Parlor Doughnuts
Parlor Doughnuts in The Market Shops of Sandestin is not to be missed!! OMG! SO good!
While the restaurant is called doughnuts, they are actually cronuts. They have TONS of flavors!
The doughnuts are flaky and crispy and oh so good!
Parlor Doughnuts
https://www.parlordoughnuts.com/miramarbeach-fl
9375 Emerald Coast Pkwy. #10, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Pizza By The Sea
Pizza by the Sea is located in The Market Shops of Sandestin. The pizza is thin and crispy. It is loaded with cheese! We loved every bite!
Pizza by the Sea
https://pizzabythesea.com/miramar-beach/
9375 Emerald Coast Parkway, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Craft Bar
Craft Bar is located in Grand Boulevard. They also have locations in Destin and Ft. Walton. The food is delicious and they have an incredible beer list. In addition to beer, they offer wine and delicious craft cocktails.
Mac and Cheese Bites – mac and cheese battered and fried, served with bacon aioli
Pretzel with mustard and beer cheese dip
Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders served with ranch and white bread
Slider Plate – lamb burger and craft bar burger. They also have a pulled pork slider, but they were out this night.
Bacon Cheeseburger with fries
Ahi Tuna BLT – sesame seared yellowfin tuna, applewood smoked bacon, butter lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes, avocado, herb mayonnaise on white bread.
Craft Bar
https://www.thecraftbarfl.com/grand-boulevard
655 Grand Boulevard, Ste. D 102, Miramar Beach, fl 32550
Wine Bar
Right next door to the Craft Bar is the Wine Bar. It is the perfect place to grab a drink and a quick bite to eat. The Wine Bar is our go-to spot for happy hour. Their daily happy hour special is a carafe of wine for the price of a large glass from 11am – 6pm. We always stop in for a carafe or three. Rosé all day!
In addition to wine, they also serve some of the best food in town. We love to snack on a meat and cheese plate. The bread and olive oil is the best!
The Wine Bar is also a great spot for lunch with fresh sandwiches and salads.
We are going to eat here for dinner on our next trip. They serve prime steaks and fresh seafood is on the dinner menu. I’ve seen the food coming out when we’ve been having drinks and it looks incredible.
The Wine Bar
https://www.thewinebarfl.com/the-wine-bar-grand-boulevard
655 Grand Boulevard, Ste. D 101, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House
Slick Lips is located in Baytowne Warf.
Shrimp Po Boy – Dressed with lettuce, tomato, and remoulade sauce. You can also get oysters or crawfish tails.
Slick Burger – grilled brisket, short-rib, and angus blend patty with smoked tomato jam, smoked cheddar pimento cheese, bacon, & crispy onions on a brioche bun. It was cooked to PERFECTION!
Slick Lips Seafood & Oyster House
140 Fisherman’s Cove, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Sunset Bay Café
Sunset Bay Cafe is located in the Sandestin Resort. It is open for breakfast and lunch.
Chicken & Waffles – waffle, fried chicken strips, bacon, maple syrup, molasses bacon butter, white gravy and chives. Have mercy!
Yard Bird – blackened chicken breast, white american cheese, red onions, dill pickles, lettuce, tomato, honey dijon on a brioche bun served with sidewinder fries. Honestly, probably my favorite chicken sandwich in town.
Sunset Bay Cafe
http://sunsetbaycafesandestin.com/
158 Sandestin Blvd N, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Fatboys
Fried Cheese Curds with marinara
Buffalo wings with ranch dressing
The Roadhouse Burger – topped with pulled pork, bbq sauce, fried onion straws, Fatboys sauce on a brioche bun with sidewinder fries.
Fatboys
12273 US-98, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Lost Pizza Company
Fried Ravioli – stuffed with beef & cheese, served with marinara
Thin crust pizza with sausage & pepperoni. DELICIOUS!
Lost Pizza Company
https://lostpizza.com/locations/miramar-beach-fl/
10859 Emerald Coast Pkwy Suite 301, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Kenny D’s
Kenny D’s is located on Old 98 – across the street from the Gulf. We’ve been several times and LOVE it. They have karaoke every Wednesday night. We haven’t been yet, but we plan on driving the golf cart over soon!
I am a sucker for hushpuppies and these are delicious!
Shrimp tacos with lettuce, and tomatoes.
Pangasius – a sweet Asian fish dressed on a bun. This was big enough for two or three people to share!
Chicken finger basket with fries – SO much food!
Blackened chicken Alfredo – delicious!
Key Lime Pie Tart – super delicious!
Kenny D’s
2964 Scenic Gulf Dr, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Cantina Laredo
Cantina Laredo is located in Grand Boulevard at Sandestin. They were voted best margarita, so we had to check it out. They have lots of margaritas to choose from. The one we tried was delicious.
The queso was great! I just wish it was bigger!
We split the chicken and steak fajitas.
They were good.
Cantina Laredo
https://www.cantinalaredo.com/location/sandestin-florida/
585 Grand Boulevard Suite N-106, Sandestin, FL 32550
Auston’s on 98
Auston’s is a great place to grab a drink and a bite to eat. They have a HUGE bar and TONS of televisions. Plus the food is delicious!
Fresh Pork Rinds with beer cheese dip. YASSS!
Fried cheese curds with ranch.
Buffalo chicken wings with ranch.
Chicken caesar salad
Grilled chicken sandwich with cheese and bacon served with fries.
Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders with hushpuppies, mac and cheese, and french fries.
Auston’s is famous for their oysters. We will give them a try the next time we eat here.
Auston’s on 98
125 Poinciana Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
The Beach House Restaurant
The Beach House is located directly next door to the Hilton Sandestin beach resort. It had been YEARS since I had eaten here, so I thought it was time to go back. We started with some cocktails. They were all delicious! Plus it has a great VIEW! It is RIGHT on the beach!
I have a serious weakness for hushpuppies. I get them everywhere we go. The hushpuppies at The Beach House were very good!
Chicken Legs got the blackened fish sandwich and fries. It was good!
I opted for the Pulled Pork Nachos. SO good! We could have just split the nachos and been fine. It is a lot of food!
The Beach House Restaurant Sandestin
4009 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Ocean Club Restaurant
The Ocean Club is our favorite place for dinner in Destin. It is a fine dining restaurant located in Topsail, near the entrance to the Sandestin resort. It is more of a local place and the tourists are really missing out! They have amazing food! They also have live music and dancing!
We started our meal with a crab cake. It is one of our favorite crab cakes in town. I love the sauce that comes with it.
Caesar Salad with hearts of romaine, croutons, and shaved Reggiano.
Fresh Buffalo Mozzarella Caprese with red onions, beefsteak tomatoes, basil, and balsamic vinaigrette.
Grouper Ocean Club topped with crabmeat and served with shrimp.
Soft Shell Crab – two soft shell crabs fried and topped with pecans and almonds and served with pasta alfredo.
Grouper Almondine – sauteed and topped with toasted almonds, garlic beurre blanc and meuniere sauce with house vegetables.
Chicken Parmesan – sauteed chicken breast served with pasta and our homemade red sauce.
Chicken Picatta – chicken breast in a white wine and lemon butter caper sauce served with pasta. This is my all-time favorite chicken dish. I always clean the plate!
Don’t forget to look at the dessert menu. This ice cream pie was AMAZING!
Ocean Club takes reservations. I suggest calling to get one. They are always busy when we are there, especially on Wednesday and Saturday night when there is live music.
Ocean Club
http://theoceanclubdestin.com/
8955 US-98 W 107, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
Seagar’s is located in the Hilton Sandestin Hotel. It is always a treat eating here. It is expensive, so we try and save it for special occasions.
We always start with the crab cake. It is seriously delicious.
We usually sit at the bar when we come for dinner. They do not serve the Caesar salad in the bar, so we usually get the wedge. Baby iceberg lettuce, oven-roasted tomatoes, bacon, radish, pickled red onion, croutons, and house-made Ranch or Blue Cheese Dressing.
All of the steaks are 100% USDA Prime and are served with a Veal Jus.
The Ribeye is meant to be shared.
The filet mignon is our go-to steak.
It is always cooked to perfection!
Our go-to side dishes are the Sauteed Mushrooms.
You can get the recipe here: https://www.plainchicken.com/steakhouse-sauteed-mushrooms/
The macaroni and cheese is heavenly! Here is our take on this recipe: https://www.plainchicken.com/steakhouse-mac-cheese/
If you need a place to celebrate a special occasion, give Seagar’s a try. It is sure to fit the bill!
Seagar’s Prime Steaks & Seafood
4000 S Sandestin Blvd, Miramar Beach, FL 32550
Fat Clemenza’s
Fat Clemenza’s is our favorite Italian restaurant in Destin. We’ve been eating here for years and still love it. The food is fantastic and they have good service. Fat Clemenzas is open for lunch and dinner. I suggest reservations for dinner. The dining room is small and they are ALWAYS packed.
You MUST start with an order of Fat Clemenza’s homemade garlic rolls (5 per order) – they are the house specialty. I dream about these rolls!
Toasted Ravioli – Breaded ravioli with Italian bread crumbs stuffed with ricotta cheese and parmesan cheese. Ask for a side of vodka sauce with them. SO good!
Pasta Carbonara – with pancetta, white onion, in a cream sauce and finished with egg yolk.
Veal Saltimbocca – baked in a mushroom/veal sauce with Prosciutto Di Parma and melted fresh mozzarella cheese served with pasta.
Housemade Meat Lasagna. It is listed as a customer favorite. One bite and you will know why. It is a lot of food and leftovers are equally delicious reheated.
All pizzas are made from homemade dough, homemade pizza sauce, hand-tossed by their master pizza chef from Italy, and fired in a wood-burning oven at 900 degrees.
We sat at the bar and had a ringside set to the pizza show! They make a lot of pizza. It is some of the best in town.
If you still have room after your delicious meal, give the Tiramisu a try. It is fantastic!
Fat Clemenza’s
12273 US Hwy 98, Miramar Beach, Fl 32550
Restaurants Destin Florida
There are so many great places to eat in Miramar Beach! It is always hard to choose where to go.
Is your favorite place on our list? What are some of your favorite places to eat in Miramar Beach? Leave us a comment with your favorites!
We have several posts about the Destin, FL area. You can check them all out here: https://www.plainchicken.com/search/label/Destin
