Pompano Joe's, Destin Florida
Located on the Scenic Gulf Highway between Destin and San Destin at Miramar beach is Pompano Joe's. According to the Pompono Joe's web site, they are famous for their fresh, affordable seafood cooked with a Caribbean flavor and claims to have the best sea food gumbo on the Emerald Coast. They have also been featured on the travel channel and named one of the world's best beach restaurants.
The view from Pompano Joe's is second to none! The beach landscape behind the restaurant perfectly blends the sugary white sand with the crystal clear water in a way that categorizes this beach as one of the best on the Emerald Coast. The restaurant offers both inside and outside seating with almost every table sharing this incredible view. The designers of the building did an incredible job planning this as most restaurants who have inside/outside seating usually reserve the best views for the outside diners. In this case that is not a problem.
The food is above average for vacation style dining although if not thought out prior to ordering can become extremely expensive. The seafood is obviously fresh and the coconut shrimp which we have had on several occasions is very good. A special note about our server while eating here, at one point mom asked if i would like to try some of the beans and rice which the waitress overheard and thought perhaps she did not like that dish and asked if she would like to have fries instead. We said no thank you but she brought a boat full of fries and insisted we should enjoy our meal. We graciously thanked her and was even more happy it did not show up on the bill.
Once you are done eating, take a quick walk down the stairs and you are literally on the beach. There is an amazing overhang created from the elevated floor of the restaurant that houses a shaded beach bar and a small stage where live bands regularly play. If getting sandy from the beach is not in your plans there is also a walk up bar on top side of the stairs that offers umbrella covered tables. This provides a wonderful sitting area if you are waiting on a table.
Parasailing and beach chairs are offered on the beach just down from the restaurant, however it seems that this may be a totally separate business not affiliated with the restaurant. I will try and get more details about that and provide more information as i get it. Still really fun to watch.
The restaurant does not offer military, local, or first responded discounts during what they consider their vacation season. They do offer discounts during the off season.
Here are the scores for the restaurant. We have divided the scoring into 3 categories. Food, Service, and Overall Experience giving the restaurant a possible total of 90 points.
FOOD: TOTAL 25 OUT OF 30 POINTS
Coleton: 8
Mom: 9
Dad: 8
SERVICE: 26 OUT OF 30 POINTS
Coleton: 9
Mom: 9
Dad: 8
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: TOTAL 25 OUT OF 30 (Parking not good!)
Coleton: 8
Mom: 9
Dad: 8
TOTAL SCORE 76 OUT OF 90 POINTS. In high school Pompano Joe's would have received an 84% not bad, definitely recommended.
Special Note About Parking: Parking here is very challenging. If you are not able to walk from where you are staying to the restaurant we highly recommend you take a Uber or have someone drop you off. If that is not possible and you cannot find a parking spot along the beach next to the restaurant, there is one small parking area on the north side of the road west of the restaurant. There is also another parking area further to the west on the north side about a mile away that will require a bit of walking. Also, there are a few areas where you are allowed to park on the grass also on the north side of the road about half a mile east of the restaurant. If that all fails, your best bet is to just keep making circles until something opens up. As usual the earlier you can get there, the better chances you have.
Side note: During my research I learned Pompano Joe's and the Back Porch which was our last review are affiliated. These reviews back to back are totally by coincidence and want to reassure the viewers that we are in no way affiliated what so ever with these establishments.
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Soar high above the beautiful gulf of Mexico with Goin Coastal Parasail. Up to three of your best friends can fly at once. Parasailing is a perfect way to experience the gulf of Mexico while on your Destin Vacation. We offer two locations along Destin's sandy shores. You can find us next to the Whalestail Restaurant on Scenic 98 at Seascape Resort or on the Destin Harbor next to AJ's Seafood.
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Navigate the Destin Seafood Festival with us! 20% off at Dockside Watersports when you call 850.974.3470. Ask about our Destin Parasailing specials during the Destin Seafood Festival!
Parasailing on Florida's Gulf Coast is both peaceful and exhilarating and offers incredible panoramic views of Destin and its beaches. We offer single, double, or triple parasail flights. Our boats are the latest state of the art parasail boats and are driven by Destin's most experienced captains to ensure your experience is safe and fun. The parasail boat accommodates up to 12 people and departs from the Destin Harbor. Spectators may ride on a space available basis.
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The Back Porch, Destin Florida
Come with us as we explore the famous Back Porch restaurant located in Destin, Florida! According to the Back Porch website, the restaurant has been around since the early 1970's when they became a locals favorite serving up the fresh daily catch. Although it appears the original building is no longer there, its architecture is clearly present in the new building.
Some interesting facts about the Back Porch restaurant include their claim to have invented the Amberjack Sandwich as well as the local resident cats, K.C. the Tuna Taster and Little Fluff the Amberjack Aficionado. A special side note about these cats... these cats are residents of the premises, however consider yourself lucky if you see them as they are not inside the building but rather living under and around it. No need to worry about allergies.
The view of the gulf from the Back Porch is spectacular. The restaurant is raised giving customers an enhanced view of the gulf. In our experience, we were seated on the top floor which was the equivalent of the 3rd story. This elevated view gives the restaurant an edge up for atmosphere and ambiance compared to other gulf view eateries. Keep in mind, gulf view seating is not guaranteed and to increase your odds of getting the best seats arrive early!
The food is slightly above average for a vacation style restaurant. The fish was obviously very fresh, however the grilled Amberjack had a slightly week old grill grate burnt taste which I attributed to the chef wanting to create aesthetically pleasing grill marks on the fish. Also, we try to maintain a healthy life style and in doing so I decided to sub my fries for a side salad which I was told would come with a slight up charge. They removed the fries but charged me the entire price of the salad! I didn't catch this until we left or I other wise would have disputed it.
The restaurant morphs into a total beach experience when you walk though the back door and step on to the sugary white sand. You will be greeted by picnic tables and a walk up bar where you will find moderately priced drinks.
The restaurant does not offer military, local, or first responder discounts during what they consider vacation season. They do offer discounts during the off-season.
Here are our scores for the restaurant. We have divided the scoring into 3 categories. Food, Service and Overall Experience giving the restaurant a possible total of 90 points.
FOOD: TOTAL 22 OUT OF 30 POINTS
Coleton: 8
Mom: 7
Dad: 7
SERVICE: TOTAL 26 OUT OF 30 POINTS
Coleton: 9
Mom: 9
Dad: 8
OVERALL EXPERIENCE: TOTAL 28 OUT OF 30 POINTS
Coleton: 10
Mom: 9
Dad: 9
TOTAL SCORE 76 OUT OF 90 POINTS. In high school The Back Porch would have received an 84%. Not bad. Definitely recommended.
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Destin Parasailing and Pontoon Boat Rentals - (850) 428 3313
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Also, every Thursday between Memorial Day and Labor Day there is a Destin Warbirds Airshow over Crab Island just prior to the sunset, and Destin fireworks immediately following the sunset! What a night of entertainment!
Dockside Watersports is a member of the Professional Association of Parasail Operators (PAPO) which requires their operation to adhere to strict operating guidelines to protect the safety of customers.
In doing so, Dockside maintains the latest parasailing gear with your safety in mind. The parasail harness used for your flight goes through rigorous testing and safety checks every day. We make your parasailing experience easy, fun, and safe for you, your friends, and family. We serve 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Grayton Beach, Florida, so if you are staying in these areas call us.
Dockside Parasailing & Watersports
390 Harbor Boulevard
Destin, Florida
32541 US
DestinDockside@Gmail.com
Phone: (850) 428-3313
We serve 30A, Santa Rosa Beach, Miramar Beach, Grayton Beach, Florida, so if you are staying in these areas call us.
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