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Boathouse Oyster Bar


4.0 of 5 stars 7 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Seafood
  • 288 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
  • 850-837-3645

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3 of 5 stars
Backwoods, AL
17 Oct 2009

This is not a great looking place but the oysters are wonderful. This is a great place to gorge on some raw oysters before heading to AJ's to party the night away! more

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4 of 5 stars
Fort Walton
14 Jul 2009

Well now, it's been awhile since I stopped in at the boat house, but I can tell you I have some fond memories of hanging out here as many locals will tell you. I remember, ice cold beer, great fresh oysters, unbeatable atmosphere in a tiny bar that hangs out over the harbor. Live listenable music, and great late night... more

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5 of 5 stars
Lake Martin, AL
14 Jun 2009

It is a hole in the wall with great food and tons of fun. Best gumbo ever! more

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4 of 5 stars
Destinite
27 May 2009

Friendly and extremely casual. Flip flops (and possibly a shirt). Food is insane. Reasonably priced for lunch. Including tip, my wife and I ate for $27 including tip, tax. I recommend the Mahi Mahi sandwich and the Tuna dip. I rated the atmosphere high because it accomplished what I believe the owner was looking for. Mainly, a hole in the... more

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5 of 5 stars
mattytude
20 Mar 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Nothing fancy about this little dive, located literally "on the water". But it has wonderful atmosphere, incredible food, and low prices. You can't go wrong with 3 of my favorites that I have every time I visit here. Try the grouper sandwich, boiled crawfish, and the best gumbo for 200 miles. The beer is cheap and cold, the live music... more

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5 of 5 stars
PR Florida
25 Feb 2009
1
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We visited this place on a road trip from Alabama to Tampa and a bartender in Panama City recommended visiting this place and he was absolutely right. This was one of our favorite locations over the 14 day trip across many different cities/towns. The oysters were huge and delicious and the gumbo was terrific. The atmosphere was also great. The... more

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5 of 5 stars
Gainesville, Georgia
20 Nov 2008
1
person found this review helpful

Dynamic harbor front local watering hole serving fresh grilled mahi , fatbot crabcakes, cajun bawld peanuts, and what is widely considered to be the area's best gumbo. It's a dive with dollar bills plastered amongst ladies undergarments, autographed tee shirts, hats, shoes, lisence plates, almost anything that holds the moment a littlle longer. great beach watering hole and a perfect... more

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Boathouse Oyster Bar Address

288 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541
Tel: 850-837-3645
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.