Ft Walton Beach good local seafood (Niceville, Destin: house, lease, high school)

[beachgirl27]

Could anyone suggest good local seafood restuarants in the ft. walton beach area..thanks

[EMERALDGIRL]

I was actually wondering the same thing....I moved here last Nov. and been to several restaurants but still searching for a great seafood restaurant. I have been to Bay Cafe and Big City Bistro and they were pretty good but would like some other suggestions if anyone is willing to share.

[sunrico90]

This should satisfy most individuals and don't forget the Boardwalk...

Old Bay Steamer
AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar
Fisherman's Wharf
Rick's Crab Trap
Staff's Restaurant Staff's Restaurant

[2bohemians]

Just came across this article .... it's not Ft Walton but thought you all might be interested:

HarborWalk Village Fish & Farmers Market


HarborWalk Village Showcases Seafood, Produce
During Fish & Farmers Market

For Immediate Release - Destin, FL (April 14, 2008) – What better way to celebrate Destin’s Harbor than stroll the docks during the HarborWalk Village Fish & Farmers Market. Beginning Saturday, May 3 and running each Saturday until May 24, HarborWalk Village will showcase the region’s local produce, specialty products, seafood, charter fishing fleet, and other community organizations during the market. Market hours are 7 a.m. – 11 a.m. and will be set up near the charter fishing fleet docks at HarborWalk Village (on the Destin Harbor directly between AJ's and The Lucky Snapper).

An impressive list of vendors has been solidified for HarborWalk Village’s Fish & Farmers Market including Galloway Greens selling organic produce; Off the Vine Produce offering organic produce, jams, jellies, bread, and baked goods; Gaia’s Garden with organic and native plants; Galli Gourmet’s specialty food toppings; Destin Ice & Seafood Market & Deli; The Soap Pedaler; Nouveau Flowers; The British Pedlar; Destin History and Fishing Museum; Emerald Grande; Kitty Hawk Kites and Okaloosa County Schools.

Below is a brief description of some of the vendors participating in the HarborWalk Village Fish & Farmers Market.

Off the Vine Produce will feature fresh organic produce, homemade jams and jellies, as well as baked goods and farm fresh eggs. Delivering the best organic fruits and vegetables to your home, and now to the new market on the Destin Harbor is their goal. They hope guests will enjoy eating seasonally and experience the many benefits of truly eating FRESH!

Gaia’s Garden’n Gallery is an eclectic mix of fantastic and fun items. Gaia’s Garden’n Gallery is an Association of Florida Native Nursery and specializes in organic products for home and garden. The Gaia’s motto is “helping to make our world less toxic.”

Galli Gourmet has perfected the art and brings to his customers a variety of traditional food toppings that can be paired with pastas, fish, chicken, pork or beef. Galli’s products include specialty olive oils, hot pepper mixes, and, of course, his famous hot pepper and olive salads.

Destin Ice & Seafood Market & Deli Destin Ice offers the freshest local fish, shrimp, crab and oysters. During the Fish & Farmers Market, Destin Ice will offer many of their prepared seafood salads and dips and boiled seafood including shrimp and crawfish

The Soap Pedaler company was founded in 1999 out of a passion for quality bath products at affordable prices. The Soap Pedaler offers a variety of luxurious handmade soaps, lotions and body scrubs.

Galloway Greens grows local produce in their greenhouse that is certified organic by the Quality Certification Services of Florida. Galloway Greens has been in business for six years and hopes through the market to educate the public on the benefits of buying locally grown produce and eating organic products.

Nouveau Flowers, a tenant of HarborWalk Village, business is creating the perfect ambiance for any event. During the market buckets of fresh flowers will be displayed and their aromas will great guests at the market.

Kitty Hawk Kites, soon to be a retail operator at HarborWalk Village, will provide kite demonstrations during the market as well as showcase their adventure activities.

The Destin History and Fishing Museum preserves and honors the history of Destin, Florida, the Luckiest Fishing Village in the World. Museum staff will be on hand to share with guests what makes Destin unique.

Okaloosa County Schools will be participating to raise funds for their various projects and clubs. Saturday, May 3: Silver Sands Elementary, Ruckel Middle School & Niceville High School; Saturday, May 10: Mary Esther Elementary & Blended School; Saturday, May 17th: Edwins Elementary & Eglin Elementary; Saturday, May 24th: Laurel Hill School & Liza Jackson Charter School.

This four week event is the beginning of series of festive activities along the Destin Harbor and at HarborWalk Village, which is scheduled to open in June 2008. For more information on the HarborWalk Village Fish & Farmers Market, please contact (850) 337.8000 x311.

[beachgirl27]

has anyone eaten at Staffs in ft walton? just curious what the food is like..thanks

[EMERALDGIRL]

Originally Posted by beachgirl27

has anyone eaten at Staffs in ft walton? just curious what the food is like..thanks

I pass by it all the time but have not gone in and ate..........sorry, no help here I guess!

It looks interesting from the exterior but I am not sure if it is a watering hole or actually a great seafood restaurant. I have been fooled by other places that thought might be great fresh seafood and it was a complete dive.

[sunrico90]

Originally Posted by beachgirl27

has anyone eaten at Staffs in ft walton? just curious what the food is like..thanks

A bit expensive, buy always an excellent choice...