Posted on Dec 7, 2023
The Emerald Coast is known for its bounty of seafood. Here is a short list of Destin and 30A Seafood and Oyster Bars. Enjoy!
Harry T's Lighthouse
Right on the harborfront in Destin, at Harry T's you can order them by the dozen, or have Oysters Rockefeller or oyster Augustus style with creole cream, peppers, and cheese.
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
Overlooking the Destin Harbor, at Boshamps, you can order oysters five different ways; cornmeal fried, raw "nekkid", oysters Boshamp with carmelized onions, classic oysters Rockefeller, and oysters Bienville, with a rich, creamy sauce.
Boathouse Oyster Bar
Lots of oyster options here! Also on the Destin Harbor, with oyster shooters, steamed, chargrilled, creative new takes with Redneck Rockefeller oysters, Mama Gumbo oysters, to Oishii Ollie oysters that feature wasabi, kimchi, and panko.
East Pass Seafood and Oyster House
Also on Destin Harbor, they've got raw oysters, and a fried oyster plate, as well as your classic oysters Rockefeller, and a few house specials, like "The Boardwalk" with garlic parmesan butter, "Chipotle Bourbon" with chipotle bourbon butter and andouille crust, and "The Mayor", with bacon and smoked gouda.
Stinky's Fish Camp
On West 30A, Stinky's serves up oysters "all day, all ways". Selections range from spiced steamed, Rockefeller, Champagne Butter, Shrimp and Crab, Gruyere and Bacon, and, oh yes, an Oyster Platter, and the big Oyster Log, both mix samplers.
Shunk Gullery Oyster Bar
Also on West 30A, the Gulley's got naked and grilled oysters, with selections such as Meyer lemon garlic, Cheddar Jalapeno, and Chipotle BBQ.
Hurricane Oyster Bar and Grill
North Grayton Beach on 30A, they serve up "Oysters, Oysters, Oysters!", with a selection of raw oysters, and an amazing selection of grilled oysters, like Rockefeller, Crab, Cajun- Garlic, Parmesan & Cajun spice, Sherry Bacon- Onions, Tomatoes, Bacon & Bleu Cheese, St Jack- Pepper Jack, Green Onions & Gulf Shrimp, Sherry Cream & Bacon, Picatta- Lemon Garlic Butter & Capers, Casino- Garlic, Andouille, Red Bell Pepper, & Butter, Crawfish- Crawfish tails, Cream Cheese & Cajun Spice, Jalapeno- Bacon & Cheddar, Grilled- Garlic Butter & Parmesan.
All these great eats have kids menus and other food options for those of you who have not yet warmed up to the whole oyster experience. Try a new place each day of you stay in Destin or 30A. Bon Appetit!