If you want some good sandwiches, Smiling Fish is a good bet. The salads looked amazing as well. I recomend the fried shrimp sandwich. It is a little pricey, but so is everything else at this beach. more

My husband and I tried the fried combo basket with grouper and shrimp. I swear these were the best fried shrimp I've ever eaten. They were big, fresh tasting, with the perfect texture and had this buttery taste that literally seemed to melt in your mouth. I usually don't get too excited about fried foods, but these were simply delicious.... more

You order at the counter, and you can eat your lunch outside, which is pleasant if it is not raining. But our recent visit was not entirely satisfactory. My wife's shrimp tacos were an unqualified success, but my bowl of crawfish etoufee was bland and ordinary. At $14, I expected much better. We might eat here again, but there is... more

Order inside and take a seat outside. Terrific specials everday, Don't miss a bowl of soup. Menu has some great salads and sandwiches with a few fried dishes. Decent wine list and you're looking out to Gulf directly across the street. more

Based on TA reviews, we just had lunch at the Smiling Fish. I had a wonderful salad of mesclun greens, toped with a perfectly marinated and grilled filet of salmon, with a sweet and spicey dresssing. My husband ordered the soup of the day, which was Sausage Chicken Gumbo, together with a delicious spinach salad with sundried tomatoes, gorgonzola crumbles,... more

After Hurricane Katrina, I was lucky enough to be exiled to the gulf coast in Destin. My wife and I happened upon this New Orleans family who owned and operated the Smiling Fish Cafe. Suffice it to say I am no stranger to great cuisine. This was absolutely (to date) the most extrordinary culunary delight of my now 55 years... more

We stopped here for lunch because the name appealed to us. Be nice! No negativity allowed! :) There is outdoor seating but we'd had enough heat so we chose inside. We all ordered water (x7) and they charged 25c each. Two of us ordered the fish tacos. They were huge and we both had halves left so we could have... more

We married on the beach across the street from Smilin' Fish. We return every year and stay at the Inn at Gulf Place. We come in on Tuesdays specifically so we can catch dinner with the locals (the only night dinner is offered now). The atmosphere is truly relaxing, yet has a touch of coastal class! We just so happen... more

Had lunch here - outdoor table facing the beautiful turquoise Gulf. Every entree is excellent. I had a group wrap .... wonderful. Most relaxing and the perfect way to spend the early afternoon. more