The menu at Buffalo Jack’s Legendary Wings, a new Miramar Beach restaurant, says “It’s All About the Sauce.” In fact, everything on the menu can be dipped or doused with one of the nine sauces.more

The first thing you notice when you arrive are peanut shells on the floor. A bucket of peanuts was waiting on the table when we were seated. It is all part of the atmosphere, which is meant to resemble a classic roadhouse, a la the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie. .. more

Baytowne Wharf added a new restaurant to its list in July – just in time for the holiday weekend – that caters to country cooking lovers of the area. Maw Maw’s Country Kitchen serves up a variety of country style meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner in a casual setting. more

Shades at the Loop is part sports bar, part family-friendly restaurant and part casual adult restaurant. When all the parts are put together Shades becomes a friendly neighborhood place with good food, reasonable prices and a comfortable setting. more

Nestled among the shops along the gulf in Seaside, Bud and Alley’s offers a wide variety in dining choices for lunch and dinner. more

Going home after a long day at work and having to worry about what to cook for dinner can be a real hassle – I know that I get sick of it. However, there is good news for those who find themselves in this situation – Sarah K’s Gourmet in Destin offers takeout gourmet meals for people on the run. more

Chef Jim Shirley has plenty of fans at The Fish House in Pensacola. And now he has brought his brand of Southern cooking, along with some of his best-known dishes, to Seaside at The Great Southern Café. more

This is your everyday all-American all you can eat buffet. It’s $7.50 including your choice of beverage. Located out on US 98 in one of the proverbial strip malls that line that highway, Cherry Peppers is where you see landscapers, construction guys, tradesmen, and the folks from down the street. more

Dave's Dogs

I’ll admit it – I love a good hot dog. Some people don’t like them and point out the various poultry parts, mystery meats and additives that they are made of, but all that doesn’t bother me. From the statistics though, I think I’m in the majority since, according to the National Hot Dog and Sausage Council, over 20 billion Hot Dogs are consumed each year. more

O’Charley’s is the perfect restaurant to meet with family and friends. With a spacious seating area and friendly staff you’ll feel right at home. You can also split a few rounds of beer with your friends as your order up a tasty entrée of such party favorites as: more

There’s a little restaurant on the corner of Harrison Avenue and 15th Street that has been a Panama City staple since the 1950s. The Tally-Ho drive-in gives its customers a trip back to yesteryear, when Elvis first swiveled his hips and before the Day the Music Died. You simply pull in and a friendly carhop walks out to hand you a menu. more

I admit that I went to Scully’s on the Bayou, a restaurant at the foot of Cinco Bayou bridge, with a bit of trepidation. more

If you’re looking for an outstanding barbeque restaurant on the Emerald Coast, look no further than Jim ‘N Nick’s Barbeque in the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin. Barbeque is served up every way imaginable by the friendly staff at Jim ‘N Nick’s. Menu items range from pulled pork to ribs to baked potatoes stuffed with meat.more

This funky wood building east of the Silver Sands Outlet mall on the north side of 98 cooks up barbeque definitely in the southern tradition where the pork is pulled. It’s so tender that it comes apart in the preparation just with a gentle tug. The smoked ribs and chicken are very good here, but the pork is the star. more

Another Broken Egg

This place has two locations, one in Baytowne Wharf and the other on 30-A in Seagrove Beach. It’s the Cadillac of breakfasts. The quality is just top notch and many items are award winning. more

Donut Hole

There are few landmarks that have been around Destin longer than the Donut Hole restaurant. It was established in 1978 with a good variety of yeast and cake doughnuts, and has become a Destin icon, serving throngs of summer visitors and locals as well. more

Harbor Docks Silver Sands Breakfast

Whether you’re a fisherman getting ready to head out to catch that big one or a seasonal visitor, you can’t match Harbor Docks for atmosphere. This place is a part of Destin’s history. The crew that used to be at the Silver Sands Restaurant, an establishment that was demolished in a past hurricane... more

IHOP

The International House of Pancakes or IHOP as it is known can be found in few location here. The pancakes here rule. You can get them with everything, although you can be a “traitor” and get hash browns. They have featured special, the most recent one featuring cinnamon flavored pancakes or French toast that was about as “cinnamony” as anybody would ever want. more

O’Charley’s Brunch

This really isn’t a breakfast place, but it has a Sunday brunch that you’re sure to like. In the mood for prime rib and blueberry muffins? Like traditional fare like omelets and waffles. Real, we mean real, steak and eggs? You can get it here. There are other brunches in town to consider, but to this reviewer, you won’t go wrong her – but you’ll probably have to wait in line. Servings starts at 10:30 AM

Waffle House

There are many of these along the Emerald Coast. Some of you from outside the South may not be familiar with this Atlanta-based chain. From the number of cars you see in their lots on Saturday and Sunday mornings, you know these places are popular. more

Village Deli Cafe

The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin has lots of dining venues. Some are upscale and some are homey. Most involve a sit down meal with table service. But if your main goal is shopping instead of eating, when hunger calls, you just want to grab a quick bite and get back to business. more

Chinese food so good that you could say that it’s Americanized, but not really. It’s just made to please taste buds around the world. Don’t miss the best egg rolls to be had on the Emerald Coast – it would be very easy to make a meal out of a few of these. But you would be missing favorites... more

If it weren’t so obviously Asian, the best description of the buffet at the New Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant in Niceville would be – smorgasbord. The Swedish term for a large variety of food and dishes is very apropos. more

Donut Hole

There are few landmarks that have been around Destin longer than the Donut Hole restaurant. It was established in 1978 with a good variety of yeast and cake doughnuts, and has become a Destin icon, serving throngs of summer visitors and locals as well. more

If you are attending a concert or play at the Seaside amphitheater and notice a line extending from one of the shops, chances are it is at Heavenly Shortcakes and Ice Cream. In the heart of Seaside, Heavenly Shortcakes is conveniently located between the amphitheater and Ruskin Place. And Heavenly Shortcakes packs lots of sweet treats into a small space with an oldfashioned ice cream parlor feel. more

Emerald Coast residents and visitors flock to McGuire’s seven days a week in search of gold, which to them is delicious food, freshly brewed beer and a friendly wait staff. more

When your family lives more than 100 miles away and you have a craving for a delicious home-cooked Italian meal, it may be time for you to stop in at Magnolia Grill in Fort Walton Beach more

Few places offer the balance between delicious food, reasonable prices, quiet atmosphere and great wine quite like Olive Garden does. Whether you’re planning on a family dining experience, a romantic dinner for two or just a quiet lunch or dinner, Olive Garden offers the perfect venue, price and food. Review 1 Review 2

Once you figure out where Sai-Kyo’s name comes from, the cuisine and the proper pronunciation of the name, become obvious. The first part of the name is for Saigon, and the last part of the name is for Tokyo. Sai-Kyo serves Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. more

Sushi Siam, a newcomer to Destin Commons, offers two popular cuisines. One portion of the menu is devoted to Japanese specialties, including lots of sushi. The other part of the menu features Thai dishes. Some are traditional and others Asian-fusion. more

With a few exceptions, the further you get away from the beach, the less expensive the restaurant. Even so, I was surprised at how inexpensive Azteca Mexican Restaurant in Crestview was... more

The Village of Baytowne Wharf has grown quite a bit recently. Along Cannery Lane, on one side of the lagoon, there are lots of new places to eat, drink and shop. One of those new places is Mangos Paradise Grille.. more

Sunset Charlie’s is all about view and value. It opened recently on the second level of the Surfside Condominium in Miramar Beach, and most tables offer a good view of the Gulf of Mexico. more

When you’re hungry, really hungry, and only have a few crumpled bills in your pocket, one of the best deals in town can be found at Taco Town. With three convenient locations, Taco Town is a great deal in several towns. more

Stop going to Taco Bell and get some true, authentic Mexican-style food that will give your taste buds something to savor. Chulas By Rita Mexican and Caribbean Grill is a wonderful restaurant whose cuisine will make you come back again and again. Rita, herself, has crafted all of dishes in the last 20 years and all of the meals are prepared daily and you can truly taste the difference. Whether you want to bite into a yummy chimichanga or an enchilada, these meals are for you. more

Yes, Martha, there is a five-dollar lunch. Well, $4.95 with the drink and tip extra. For that price you get a couple of their fine Tex-Mex items. Other choices on the menu get you more items or more upscale fare but still at good prices. more

Brasa’s Mexican Grill, a new restaurant on U.S. Highway 331 between the Clyde B. Wells Bridge and State Road 20 in Freeport, is a work in progress. more

The foundation of every great pizza is its crust. Thick, medium and thin crusts all have their benefits, but to work, they need to taste great. Fat Daddy’s Pizza, located in the heart of Santa Rosa Beach on U.S. U.S. Highway 98 between County Roads 30A and 393, has a crust that tastes great. more

I am frequently asked about the locations of the best Mexican, Chinese and pizza restaurants. And to keep up, I frequently ask other people the same questions. When it’s pizza, one name that comes up often is Helen Back Café on Okaloosa Island. Helen Back is regarded by many as Fort Walton Beach’s best pizza. more

Behind its non-descript façade, Theo’s hides a closely guarded secret. The tiny pizza parlor on Old Highway 98 in Miramar Beach is home to one of the area’s truly gifted homegrown bands. more

I admit that I went to Scully’s on the Bayou, a restaurant at the foot of Cinco Bayou bridge, with a bit of trepidation. more

For 12 years, Chuck Stiles has served pizza, seafood and pasta dishes out of a restaurant whose walls are plastered with funky, folk art. The opening just a few weeks ago at Baytowne Wharf, he said, was something that had long been in the works. more

Camille’s Sidewalk Café is a welcome oasis in the madness known as Silver Sands Factory Stores in Destin. With more than 100 shops and eateries, Silver Sands is more than a shopping mall – it is a destination in itself. more

Village Deli Cafe

The Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin has lots of dining venues. Some are upscale and some are homey. Most involve a sit down meal with table service. But if your main goal is shopping instead of eating, when hunger calls, you just want to grab a quick bite and get back to business. more

For a dining experience you won’t soon forget, be sure to try Bonefish Grill in Destin. It offers a fine selection of fresh seafood and wine in a casual atmosphere, all at reasonable prices. more

Although it has a U.S. Highway 98 address, the Lighthouse Restaurant is not obvious from the street. It sits in the center of Shoreline Village Mall at the intersection of U.S. 98 and Gulf Shore Drive. more

Harbor Docks sushi chef Yoshi Eddings shares tips for several sushi recipes. more

For 12 years, Chuck Stiles has served pizza, seafood and pasta dishes out of a restaurant whose walls are plastered with funky, folk art. The opening just a few weeks ago at Baytowne Wharf, he said, was something that had long been in the works. more

The Village of Baytowne Wharf has grown quite a bit recently. Along Cannery Lane, on one side of the lagoon, there are lots of new places to eat, drink and shop. One of those new places is Mangos Paradise Grille.. more

Big City, not to be confused with the unrelated Big City restaurant in Fort Walton Beach, emphasizes seafood and steak. It is a homey family-friendly restaurant serving generous portions of wholesome food. .. more

Ruth’s Chris Steak House is one of a handful of upscale restaurants that has had success as a franchise. Started in 1965 when Ruth Fertel bought the Chris Steak House in New Orleans, and made it her own, Ruth’s Chris now has about 80 locations around the world.. more

The first thing you notice when you arrive are peanut shells on the floor. A bucket of peanuts was waiting on the table when we were seated. It is all part of the atmosphere, which is meant to resemble a classic roadhouse, a la the 1989 Patrick Swayze movie. .. more

Sushi Siam, a newcomer to Destin Commons, offers two popular cuisines. One portion of the menu is devoted to Japanese specialties, including lots of sushi. The other part of the menu features Thai dishes. Some are traditional and others Asian-fusion. more

Harbor Docks sushi chef Yoshi Eddings shares tips for several sushi recipes. more

Once you figure out where Sai-Kyo’s name comes from, the cuisine and the proper pronunciation of the name, become obvious. The first part of the name is for Saigon, and the last part of the name is for Tokyo. Sai-Kyo serves Vietnamese and Japanese cuisine. more