The Back Porch
Seafood Restaurant, Dive Bar, and American Restaurant$$$$
Destin
Ranked #5 for seafood restaurants in Destin
"The tuna dip is the best"(3 Tips)
"Blackened Mahi is wonderful and so is the corn on the cob."(7 Tips)
"Back porch oysters are awesome"(3 Tips)
"Great service, great view and a great time comes with eating here."(24 Tips)
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Christina MaganaAugust 18, 2016Loved the atmosphere and the view. We didn't wait long considering they were busy. I had the Mahi Mahi stuffed crab and it was delicious along with the twice baked potato. Mmmm
Rachel TDecember 30, 2013One of the best seafood restaurants I've been to. My family members each ordered different things (boiled shrimp, raw oysters, stuffed mahi, stuffed flounder, crab cakes, stuffed shrimp...) ALL delishUpvoted 3 weeks ago
Amber RayApril 14, 2017Everything we ordered was delicious!!! I had the shrimp po boy, hubby had shrimp and crab pasta, we had spinach and crab dip and then key lime pie. All of it was WORTH EVERY PENNY!! Will come back!
Brian SinclairFebruary 10, 2020The Angry Amberjack was A-N-G-R-Y! You like a little spice in your life than you can't go wrong with this sandwich! Food was good and our service was excellent!
Steve LarsonMay 11, 2021Had the firecracker shrimp and the blackened grouper with twice baked potatoes and green beans, it was fantastic. Mixed drinks are strong and good. Place was packed on a Monday evening.
Robert FreemanJune 30, 2017Great service and great food. And you can't beat the views of the beach. This is one of our favs, stop by every year.
DanielSeptember 2, 2014I've eaten at The Back Porch many times and have never been disappointed. Their seafood is always fresh and I've never had issues with bad service. This time I got the grouper and it was great!
Chris MathewsonJuly 13, 2014Appetizers are huge! Especially the onion rings so come hungry. Great view. The amberjack sandwich grilled was on point! We had the best service of the entire week. Thank you Mo!
Joshua Hayes, Jr.May 3, 2013A favorite when in Destin. The latest addition of the beach porch is the best Great Mahi, grouper destin and fresh fried shrimp. The service however varies. A return visitor more than twice.- Brittany WorleyMay 28, 2015The angry amberjack is PHENOMENAL! I recommend it 100%. Great service, great view and a great time comes with eating here. Prices are great for what you're getting.
- Taunya KingJanuary 23, 2012Request a window seat. The breeze feels great coming off the ocean. Blackened Mahi is wonderful and so is the corn on the cob. We stop in every year. Our favorite restaurant in Destin.
Signe LidénApril 29, 2013A place where the chefs can be trusted: everything we tried was absolutely delish. The blackened amberjack was top notch. + Friendly service & beachfront location = highly recommended.
Ryan ShortMay 4, 2014This place is pretty good. The Hush Puppies are awesome! Definitely recommend if your looking for a chill seafood place with good food and awesome drinks
Kimmi VoAugust 3, 2013The BEST gulf coast seafood on our trip! The kids fish toes were excellent as well; served on a cute frisbee to play with on the beach when done.
Becky WekenborgFebruary 28, 2019Food and drinks were expensive. Firecracker shrimp was good. Don’t get the seafood nachos! Came out cold and soggy 🤮 View was beautiful.
Matthew FarleyAugust 30, 2014The smoked tuna dip is awesome!! Crab cakes were ok, but have light batter on them... But the twice baked potato is also equally amazing!!
Taylor Kristofer Ralph Menchavez SupilJuly 4, 2022I recommend their oysters. Comes with wasabi. Also, food was great! We all loved what we chose. Waiting time was an hour tho.
Ashley BAugust 8, 2014Great food! If you get MO as a server just know she had been the best that we have ever had there. She did a great job!
Zack GallowayJuly 6, 2017The view is outstanding! But the food is average & overpriced. I got the blackened snapper, Mahi Mahi, & Grouper and there was WAY too much red pepper overpowering the fish. The drinks were awful too.
Tabitha JohnsonJuly 11, 2015Angry amberjack sandwich is a must try. Kids can play on the beach in the back!
Fred ReddigMarch 13, 2020Excellent seafood along with beautiful views of Destin's sunsets. The grouper was fantastic!- ismah ahramagiSeptember 12, 2012This place is amazing. Never a disappointment. Always great smiling servers. Delicious food and amazing views. YUMMMY
Michael SarubbiMay 25, 2012This place was packed but they turn the tables very quickly. Awesome ocean/beach view and good food.
Will MillerNovember 24, 2014The grilled amberjack sandwich was excellent. Great service and view too.
Lindsay SmithMay 15, 2012Try The Back Porch Oysters. The baked ones with lobster and cheese. You won't be sorry!
Karl NennigJanuary 8, 2020I had the red snapper which was quite good. Cole slaw didn't seem home made.
Gunnar ThoresonJuly 24, 2012Really enjoyed the blackened Grouped coated with shrimp in a nice sauce, called the Destin Grouper
- Phillip RinehartMarch 20, 2017Plenty of food for the price. Try the fish and chips. They were great.
- Warren JonesAugust 16, 2011Tuna and Shrimp salad with cucumber dressing, on the back porch with a roaring summer storm outside is hard to top. My favorite place this week. Read more
Kevin BrockMay 14, 2014The best fish we had in Destin, and that's saying something! Amberjack, who knew?!?
TaraSeptember 19, 2012Got the jumbo shrimp grilled and twice baked potato. Love it! Our whole party loved the food.- Lindsay SmithMay 15, 2012Also, lobster stuffed mahi mahi and crab stuffed flounder were both awesome!
Mike HerreraNovember 10, 2010For lunch, DO NOT ORDER the Captain Seafood Platter for $23. You are told two can share cuz of all the seafood... Reality it's good for only one person. Dislike!
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(850) 837-2022
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"Diablo fish tacos very good; try them with the blackened grouper and be sure to get the cheesy grits as your side!"
Jim Vaden - 9.2
"Never disappointed with the food! Love the outdoor dining area overlooking the marina, especially if you make it for sunset."
Charlotte Johnson - 7.6
"Perfectly cooked seafood bucket, right on the peer, great place for families (which makes it a bit noisy)"
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"A great, clean, powder soft sand beach! One of the best I have ever been to. If you rent chairs and an umbrella, leave a tip - these guys work hard in the hot sun all day!"
Amanda Singer - 8.7
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"We love the Track, we've been talking our kids there for years. Every time we're in town we always stop in."
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