Best restaurants near me in Niceville, FL

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1. Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.9

Exceptional(292)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Destin

Booked 8 times today

Locally owned and operated.. We have a unique menu blending American cuisine with a touch of creole. Lunch varies from our popular shrimp & grits, to our delicious and filling $9.99 specials like bourbon chicken or sweet n sour chicken, to a fresh beef burger. Dinner provides a daily special on our blackboard often offering local grouper or steak, or consider our dinner menu with salads, pastas, steaks and unique entrees. Brunch on Sunday offers a la carte menu, buffet from 9am till 130pm, along with $10 bottomless mimosas. We also have a full bar with a great wine list.

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2. Pazzo Italiano Destin

4.9

Exceptional(2032)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Destin

Booked 36 times today

Two friends, two devoted family men, two restaurant lovers and now businessmen, that have been serving and delighting others for over 20+ years. We are excited to share with you our passion, our heart’s work: Pazzo Italiano.Our menu has been carefully pieced together to bring you a combination of your favorite Italian staples, some more sophisticated flavors with a touch of fun and some new crazy combinations. We look forward to sharing our passion for taste and our love for service with you…

3. Emeril's Coastal

4.6

Exceptional(2522)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Santa Rosa Beach

Booked 36 times today

Located at Grand Boulevard in Sandestin, Emeril's Coastal is the first of Emeril’s Restaurants in Northwest Florida. The cuisine of Emeril's Coastal is symbolic of Emeril’s deep appreciation and connection to the water. Combined with the bountiful variety of nearby fresh Gulf seafood and the freshest local ingredients available, Emeril’s Coastal strives to embark you on a seafood experience like no other. The menu features specialties like Gulf Shrimp Cocktail, Florida Rock Shrimp Rolls, and Oyster Spaghetti. The design of the restaurant compliments the menu using an earthy mix of textures to create a casual, coastal feeling that is complete with elegant and sophisticated touches.

4. Beach Walk Cafe

4.6

Exceptional(1034)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Destin

Booked 27 times today

Beach Walk Café, known as the “Most Romantic Dining Experience in Destin,” is located inside the Henderson Park Inn where guests enjoy unobstructed views of the Gulf overlooking more than a mile of the world’s most beautiful and secluded beaches with spectacular sunset views.In this idyllic private setting Beach Walk Café features an intimate atmosphere with dining available inside, with a cozy fireplace and magnificent views of the coast and outside on the verandas of the Inn overlooking the emerald waters of the Gulf. A favorite with locals and tourists alike, Beach Walk Café is known for its meticulous service, innovative cuisine and a stunning, unparalleled view. Reservations are recommended. Please note, all diners at Beach Walk Café must be 13 or older. If there is inclement weather, your outside seating reservation is subject to alteration or cancellation.

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5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

4.8

Exceptional(1751)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Destin

Booked 38 times today

Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in Destin, FL!

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6. Primrose at The Henderson

3.7

Very Good(440)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Destin

Booked 12 times today

Savor breathtaking Emerald Coast views and creative contemporary cuisine. Named after Destin’s first commercial fishing boat, Primrose presents a true gourmet dining experience. Celebrate gulf-to-table seafood traditions with creative meals and fresh handcrafted sushi. Experience the welcoming Southern hospitality and unforgettable flavors of our signature restaurant.

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7. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin

4.8

Exceptional(2479)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Destin

Booked 39 times today

Tommy Bahama combines a tranquil environment and great food with an emphasis on hospitality to make for the perfect place to recharge or unwind while indulging in a unique dining experience. The experience is sure to feel like a getaway, whether you’re on vacation or looking for a vacation from your everyday life

8. Bijoux

4.9

Exceptional(3235)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Destin

Booked 21 times today

Bijoux Restaurant + Spirits is a full-service fine dining restaurant located in The Market Shops outside the front entrance to Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Open for dinner seven nights a week, we feature the freshest Gulf seafood, prime steaks and an extensive award-winning wine list. Our intimate Bijoux lounge features a full bar complete with a large selection of specialty martinis.

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9. Commelfo Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(670)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• European • Miramar Beach

Booked 33 times today

"Commelfo" or "Comme il Faut" is coming from French and it means "Done proper way".Commelfo – Modern Restaurant in our area that brought Destin and Miramar beach to life.We would like to offer our friends to taste a 24 K Gold!Gold at Commelfo is everywhere… start from design – continue with 24K Golden Cheesecake, New Zealand Rack of Lamb, Ribeye Steak and Fillet Mignon. Everyone feels like a welcome guest and friend. Starting with authentic ingredients and traditional techniques, Commelfo talented chefs create original and unexpected dishes that bring these regional cuisines to a level never before experienced.Welcome to Commelfo – Welcome to our Family!

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10. Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

4.8

Exceptional(2505)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Destin

Booked 14 times today

Seagar's Prime Steaks and Seafood, located in the iconic Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, is the area's only AAA Four-Diamond steakhouse. Seagar's specializes in the finest prime beef and freshest seafood available on Florida's Emerald Coast, and offers a wine list that has repeatedly garnered Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence."Seagar's brings traditional elegance back to the fine-dining experience, complete with private dining options, captain service, sommelier service and tableside preparation of items that include steak Diane, Dover sole and its signature bananas foster. Seagar's also features a private-reserve wine list of more than 600 wine labels. The lounge offers guests full dining service and live piano entertainment. Dress code is Sophisticated Casual. Gentlemen are asked to wear collared shirts, long pants and closed toe shoes. Jackets not required but appreciated. No beachwear, athletic wear or casual attire including hats and flip-flops.

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5.0
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Always a great meal. Servers are all very attentive and professional. Cocktails are superb. Portion sizes are generous and the entrees are always exceptional. Highly recommend.
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Pazzo Italiano DestinPrice: Moderate• Italian• Destin
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5.0
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great food/service. would recommend, overall atmosphere was a ten out of ten
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - DestinPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• Destin
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Kamjay
Atlanta •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 5 Mar 2025
Excellent!!! Will definitely be back…wanted the fried crab claws but they were out. Overall excellent dining experience.
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Emeril's CoastalPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Santa Rosa Beach
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Gregory
Northwest Florida •1 review
5.0
Dined on 4 Mar 2025
It's great for a special night out. We have visited for past anniversaries and this time for my wife's birthday. Edie is a great waitress and remembered us from a prior visit years ago. My wife and I had different entries—both were excellent. Beet salad is a great starting point. Save room for the bread pudding (there was plenty to share). We ate around 5:30, so we had a great view of the Gulf's surf (it was a high wind that day, so turbulent).
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Beach Walk CafePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Destin
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DebbieG
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined on 3 Mar 2025
Delicious food as always and impeccable service from the wonderful Izzy! We celebrated my mom’s birthday and it was wonderful.
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Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & CocktailsPrice: Moderate• American• Destin
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4.9

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1. Basil and Baxter's Kitchen & Cocktails

2. Pazzo Italiano Destin

3. Emeril's Coastal

4. Beach Walk Cafe

5. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin

6. Primrose at The Henderson

7. Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin

8. Bijoux

9. Commelfo Restaurant

10. Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood

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