The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House

The Back Porch is a Destin institution since 1974, serving fresh Gulf seafood with million-dollar beachfront views. Ranked #19 of 318 restaurants in Destin with over 5,400 reviews, this iconic spot offers an unforgettable dining experience where you can literally dig your toes in the sand.

Legendary Menu Items:

• Chargrilled Amberjack - Their signature dish and Destin's original! "You owe it to yourself to try fresh chargrilled amberjack at least once in your life and this is the place to do it."
• Smoked Tuna Dip - The finest on the Emerald Coast
• Ice-Cold Appalachicola Oysters - Fresh and impeccably prepared
• Blackened Amberjack Sandwich - "Like heaven in my mouth"
• Parmesan Crusted Amberjack - A guest favorite variation

The Experience: The rustic, laid-back atmosphere perfectly captures the spirit of Old Florida. Watch the sunset paint the sky in brilliant colors while the Gulf breeze keeps you cool. This is the quintessential Destin dining experience.

What Guests Say:

• "The amberjack was some of the best fish we had tried"
• "My 6-year-old daughter ate the kids amberjack and loved it!"
• "Delicious seafood every time!"

Hours: Open daily at 11am | Happy Hour: 3-5pm daily

Pro Tip: Arrive early during peak season - the wait is worth it, but long lines are common for good reason!