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Pompano Joe's


3.5 of 5 stars 104 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • 2237 Scenic Gulf Hwy, Destin, FL 32550
  • 850 837 2224

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4 of 5 stars
Atlanta GA
23 Nov 2009

When I visit Destin (which is OFTEN), I enjoy my Pompano Joe's stop. Sometimes its for lunch and dinner in the same trip. The food is really good. The service is usually good but there are sketchy times you get some random unhappy new helper (they dont last long though) and the atmosphere is great - right on the beach,... more

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4 of 5 stars
SE. Alaska
23 Nov 2009

We had lunch today. We both had the gumbo, and my wife had the amber jack sandwich, while I had the Chicken Caesar salad. We both thought the seafood gumbo was fantastic and the highlight of the meal. The waitress was wonderful. After being away from the south for a few years we had forgotten how nice people can be.... more

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3 of 5 stars
Mississippi
14 Oct 2009

We have only been at lunch, 2 times now. The voodoo sauce (?) is great. The gumbo is not bad and the grouper sandwich was one of the better cooked pieces of fish I had on our last trip. The service was great and with the beach and ocean right outside, could not beat the view. I ccould see where... more

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1 of 5 stars
Memphis
1 Sep 2009

I ordered the broiled seafood platter and could barely even eat a few bites of it. The only seasoning was paprika for scallops, shrimp and fish. The shrimp and scallops were chewy and cold. Not to mention, they didn't properly clean one of my shrimp and well, you know. The rice was even in a puddle of water. Maybe I... more

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4 of 5 stars
Franklin, TN
31 Aug 2009

If your wanting to feel the beach atmosphere, this is the restaurant for you. Colorful shutters frame big windows that are opened to the sights and sounds of the beach activities outside. The food has a Caribbean theme and is relatively good; although it's probably not my first pick if you are looking to get a great fresh fish dish... more

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2 of 5 stars
tennessee
31 Aug 2009

I odered blackened grouper and that's exactly what I got! It was burned instead of blackened and tasted like charcoal. I sent it back and didn't get anything to replace it. My husband got the seafood platter and said it was ok. I, personally have eaten better food at Captain D's and I don't even like thier food. The server... more

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1 of 5 stars
texas
29 Aug 2009
1
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What a tourist trap! If this place wasn't on the beach, it would have never seen the light of day. Food is terrible, staff is terrible, manager is even worse. Please don't believe all the good ratings on this place. Will never go there again and will only recommend to others if they want a terrible meal with terrible service... more

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1 of 5 stars
Texas
24 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

First thing we found was a hair stuck to the dirty condiment tray. It was 4pm the afternoon before TS Claudette was to hit. Even though the TS wasn't supposed to come in until after midnight and the wind was normal Manager had ordered all of the windows shut. The Crab Trap Restaurant right up the road had all windows... more

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5 of 5 stars
Tennessee
23 Aug 2009

Excellent food, great atmosphere, and kid friendly!!! One of my favorites in Destin! more

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5 of 5 stars
Quincy
18 Aug 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Four of us from our office spent Saturday at a local waterpark then on to Pompono Joe's for an early dinner. We were seated inside next to a window loverlooking the beach right away and soon our drinks. It seems we beat the crowd and our meals followed in a reasonable time. All of the food was topnotch from the... more

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Pompano Joe's Address

2237 Scenic Gulf Hwy, Destin, FL 32550
Tel: 850 837 2224
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.