The Back Porch Restaurant
1740 Scenic Highway 98
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-2022
Hours:
Daily: 11AM - 10PM
Website: The Back Porch - Destin
Description:
The Back Porch was highly recommended by previous visitors to the area. The prime location is right on the beach offering multiple levels of oceanfront dining. It started as a small A-frame building in 1974 and made a name for itself by serving excellent seafood straight from the Gulf with spectacular beach front views.
we arrived early (5:00 PM) and were immediately seated upstairs overlooking Destin beach and the Gulf of Mexico. I ordered a refreshing draft beer and was disappointed as it was delivered in a small plastic cup instead of a frosty pint glass. The menu featured Gulf to table seafood which all looked incredible. They offer Grouper, Snapper and have perfected a char-grilled Amberjack sandwich. I chose the Golden Fried Sea Scallops with french fries. They were extremely tender and cooked to perfection however seeing some of the selections on the "From the Chargrill" and "House Specials" sections such as the Mahi Mahi, Yellowfin tuna or Grouper Destin, I regret staying in my dining comfort zone with the scallops.
The Back Porch took time to include seafood selections on their kids menu with Popcorn Shrimp, Fried Fish Toes and Grilled Fish. It was nice to see more than just chicken tenders and a slice of pizza available. Each kids meal is served on a souvenir take home Frisbee.
Upon exit the parking lot was full and dozens of guests patiently waited for their buzzers to flash as they took pictures in the large Adirondack chair.
Star Rating: 4.5
Price Range: $$$
Menu: Dinner Menu
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