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Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Destin

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best special occasion restaurants in Destin? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!


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Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar - Sandestin
4.9
4.9 (2421)
$30 and under
Seafood
Destin
About the restaurant
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
Top review
Pamela
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
I brought my wife here for her bday dinner, and it was amazing. We enjoyed ourselves so much.
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Bijoux
4.9
4.9 (3177)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
Destin
About the restaurant
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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Jeff
Dined 3 days ago
Out go to location for fine dining! Lisa is our favorite server and the kitchen is great at accommodating special requests. I really appreciate that they are not snobbish.
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Pazzo Italiano Destin
4.8
4.8 (1999)
$30 and under
Italian
Destin
About the restaurant
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…
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ErinVIP
Dined 1 day ago
Kunya is amazing. Best restaurant in Destin. Highly recommend!
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Pazzo Italiano Santa Rosa Beach
4.8
4.8 (948)
$30 and under
Italian
Santa Rosa Beach
About the restaurant
Pazzo Italiano SRB is the 2nd location of the highly rated and locals favorite Destin location, featuring award winning Italian dishes and wood fired Neapolitan pizza, full bar and two private rooms in a cosmopolitan Family friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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Darcy
Dined on Nov 27, 2024
Great food, wonderful service! We would go again.
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Seagar’s Prime Steaks and Seafood
4.7
4.7 (2474)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
About the restaurant
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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Christina
Dined 7 days ago
Always my favorite ! Go there for every birthday! Delicious!
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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Destin
4.7
4.7 (1715)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
About the restaurant
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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Tammy
Dined 6 days ago
Consistently excellent is what makes us return again and again to celebrate special occasions.
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Fleming's Steakhouse - Sandestin
4.7
4.7 (968)
$50 and over
Steakhouse
Destin
About the restaurant
Your Sandestin Fleming's is located on Grand Boulevard off Highway 98, between Destin and Route 30A, only a short distance from Sandestin's Hilton Hotel and Baytowne Wharf Conference Center. Fleming's in Sandestin is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room or Outdoor Patio. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.
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JeffVIP
Dined on Dec 11, 2024
Perfect spot for a work dinner — server was great — and the only hiccup (overcooked steak) was handled quickly, professionally and fixed handled with complete satisfaction. Nice job.
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Commelfo Restaurant
4.7
4.7 (628)
$31 to $50
European
Miramar Beach
About the restaurant
"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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Linda
Dined 2 days ago
my daughter and i had 2 drinks each and i had the lamb and she had the scallops. food was excellent. we got the buy one, get one half off snd with a$36 tip the dinner was $180
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Emeril's Coastal
4.5
4.5 (2482)
$30 and under
Seafood
Santa Rosa Beach
About the restaurant
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.



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BillVIP
Dined 1 day ago
A great dining experience, the food was excellent and our server Justin was outstanding. We will definitely return when we are back in the area.
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Primrose at The Henderson
4.3
4.3 (414)
$31 to $50
Seafood
Destin
About the restaurant
Savor breathtaking Emerald Coast views and creative contemporary cuisine. Named after Destin’s first commercial fishing boat, Primrose presents a true gourmet menu designed by renowned Chef Tyler Simmons. 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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Jim
Dined today
Excellent restaurant with great service and food as well.
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