Where Destin locals actually eat (it's not the tourist strip)
Skip the marquees on Highway 98. The best fish tacos in town come from a converted garage in Crystal Beach, and the line moves faster than you'd think.
Read the guide →Local guides, seasonal advice and a few opinions about where to eat. Written by people who live here.
Skip the marquees on Highway 98. The best fish tacos in town come from a converted garage in Crystal Beach, and the line moves faster than you'd think.
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