nice harbor view, agreeable service, warm front door greeting, very personal attention, we fetl. lt welcomed. linens were high quality, an decor posh. portions were large, and presented with a flair. grouper was delicious, crab cakes heavy on the fork, scallops from maine no less, were wonderfully prepared with artichoke and pleasantly seasoned. shrimp were fresh, large and splendidly prepared.... more

Plan to go between 5 and 6 pm. when they offer 2 for 1. Not for children and not a shorts and t-shirt place. Food was good. more

We have been to Destin several times over the last few years. It's always fun going to new restaurants not available where we are from. I jumped on trip advisor and looked for a great restaurant and began reading reviews. We picked Marina Cafe because it was rated so high, we were not disappointed. We arrived around 8:30 on a... more

Good food and outstanding atmosphere and service, but priced like a restaurant a notch above its quality. That said, the happy hour is a great deal. Half priced sushi and pizza is very satisfying. Just about every drink is half priced, which is a good thing because the normal prices are too high. In short, if I came here for... more

Even though we are under 75, we have to hit the early bird special. 2 for 1 on the best upscale seafood in Destin. The drinks and wine specials are a must as well. We have eaten there a dozen times and have never had a bad meal. more

We were excited to have our "nice" dinner at Marina Cafe. We went early for the half-price entree from 5-6 pm. The restaurant is very nice, the view is wonderful, and the staff was very nice and attentive. It's probably the nicest restaurant I've ever eaten in. However, the food wasn't as good as I had hoped. The fried calamari... more

This is by far my favorite Destin Restaurant. It has an incredible view, great searvice and an unbelievable value in their buy-one-entree-get-one-entree-free deal before 6pm. But the number one reason I love this restaurant is the Andouille Crusted Redfish. It's one of the best dishes I have ever tasted. I order it every time I visit Marina Cafe. I hope... more

Marina Cafe is one of my favorite restaurants in Destin. As a childless professional, I enjoy the quiet modern feel of this restaurant mostly free of children (which is hard to find in Destin). The bar area is impressive and seems to attract a more professional clientele. The view of the harbor is exceptionally serene, and the service is some... more

We visited Marina Cafe on a Saturday night and took advantage of the 2 for 1 entree special from 5 PM to 6 PM. We had never been before and didn't know what to expect. We experienced excellent service and food and the view of the marina was wonderful. We spent more than we planned, because even with the 2... more