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Best restaurants in Destin

1 guide-listed restaurants — Michelin, Bib Gourmand, Black Pearl, Must-Eat List, World's 50 Best and more. Reference quality signals; never ranked by commission, no in-app checkout.

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Bitterroot

$$$Southern

It may be tucked away in an everyday shopping center in Destin, but this casual farm to table restaurant offers so much more than expected. Concrete floors, a wood-beamed ceiling and marble-topped tables lend a contemporary country appeal to this appealing space. It's the kind of place where you can pop in any time of day for a bevy of Southern-leaning casual, comforting dishes like the house-made, charred biscuit smothered in a bone marrow and black pepper gravy. Main dishes like Gulf shrimp and grits as well as sweet tea pork chop tempt at dinner, but no meal is quite complete without a wedg

TripAdvisor review sample · 4.7/5 · 59 reviews

Bitterroot in Destin offers upscale Southern cuisine with a farm-to-table focus. Reviews highlight high food quality, praising dishes like peppercorn blue crab hash and smoked mac & cheese, alongside an inviting atmosphere and knowledgeable service. However, some guests noted issues with meal pacing, inconsistent dish execution, and billing discrepancies. With an average rating of 4.7/5, the restaurant generally delivers a refined dining experience, though occasional negative feedback regarding value and timing suggests diners should manage expectations for specific courses.

Suitable for diners seeking refined Southern cuisine and unique dishes; reservations are recommended.

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