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Where to Eat Near Destin and 30A Vacation Rentals
Destin and 30A rentals are mostly family beach trips, so the useful questions are where to get Gulf seafood with kids, a decent breakfast, and one nicer dinner. This guide lists 6 restaurants that fit that pattern. Every detail comes from the restaurant’s own website, checked on October 14, 2026. Hours change by season, so confirm before you go. Still choosing where to stay? Start with the Destin and 30A neighborhood guide, and see Destin and 30A family beach houses for planning. For days off the beach, see things to do near Destin and 30A rentals, with hours and fees from official sites.
Quick answer
The list covers Destin (4), Seaside (30A) (1) and Rosemary Beach (30A) (1). BnB Search is a rental directory, not a restaurant critic, so the list is not ranked and shows no ratings.
Where to eat near each rental area
Our Destin and 30A hub groups rentals by area (Destin, Miramar Beach, Santa Rosa Beach, Seagrove/Seaside and Rosemary Beach). Use the area filter on the map or the Destin and 30A directory to see which rentals are near these addresses.
- Destin: Dewey Destin’s Seafood, Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Destin and Another Broken Egg Cafe.
- Seaside (30A): Bud and Alley’s.
- Rosemary Beach (30A): Edward’s.
- Not covered yet: We did not confirm a Miramar Beach or Santa Rosa Beach restaurant on its own site for this edition.
Early breakfast
Another Broken Egg Cafe opens at 7 AM. Hours are from each restaurant’s site and can change by season.
Harbor and 30A dinners
Dewey Destin’s Seafood, Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Destin, Bud and Alley’s and Edward’s are dinner options on this list. Several are busy on holiday and peak weekends, so book or arrive early where reservations are not taken.
Family-friendly spots
Dewey Destin’s Seafood, Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Destin, Another Broken Egg Cafe and Edward’s describe themselves as family-friendly or offer a kids’ menu, according to their sites. For a large group, call ahead.
Restaurant details and sources
Hours and descriptions come from each restaurant’s website, checked October 14, 2026.
Dewey Destin’s Seafood
- Area: Destin. Harborside: 202 Harbor Blvd; Seafood Restaurant: 9 Calhoun Ave, Destin
- Meals and hours: Lunch and dinner. Its site lists Harborside 11 AM–8:30 PM and Calhoun Ave 11 AM–8 PM daily
- Known for: Family-owned seafood restaurants run by descendants of Leonard Destin, who founded the town in 1835.
- Why it fits: Casual Gulf seafood with a local family story.
- Website: www.destinseafood.com · Source: www.destinseafood.com
Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House
- Area: Destin. 414 Harbor Blvd, Destin
- Meals and hours: Lunch and dinner. Its site lists 11 AM–9:30 PM daily
- Known for: Waterfront dining on Destin Harbor from the family behind the former Flamingo Cafe. Its site emphasizes a casual, family-friendly atmosphere, and it posts a live music schedule.
- Why it fits: A relaxed harbor-view seafood dinner for the whole family.
- Website: boshamps.com · Source: boshamps.com
Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Destin
- Area: Destin. HarborWalk Village, 76 Harbor Blvd, Destin
- Meals and hours: Lunch and dinner from 11 AM daily. Closing times on its site vary (9, 10 or 11 PM), so check before you go
- Known for: A waterfront restaurant with two levels of outdoor seating, live music, seafood and burgers, and a kids’ menu.
- Why it fits: A lively HarborWalk family meal.
- Website: www.margaritavilledestin.com/hours-and-directions · Source: www.margaritavilledestin.com
Another Broken Egg Cafe
- Area: Destin. Destin Commons, 4289 Legendary Dr, Suite J-118, Destin
- Meals and hours: Breakfast, brunch and lunch. Its site lists 7 AM–2 PM daily, closed Thanksgiving and Christmas
- Known for: Southern-inspired breakfast, brunch and lunch, with a full bar and a kids’ menu.
- Why it fits: An easy family breakfast near the Destin Commons shops.
- Website: www.anotherbrokenegg.com/locations/destin-fl · Source: www.anotherbrokenegg.com
Bud and Alley’s
- Area: Seaside (30A). 2236 E County Rd 30-A, Seaside
- Meals and hours: Restaurant 8 AM–9:30 PM and rooftop bar 8 AM–10 PM daily, per its site
- Known for: Seaside’s first restaurant, open for nearly four decades, with farm- and fish-to-table food, crab cakes and a rooftop bar. The site also lists a pizza bar and a taco bar.
- Why it fits: The 30A sunset dinner, with pizza or tacos nearby for kids.
- Website: www.budandalleys.com · Source: www.budandalleys.com
Edward’s
- Area: Rosemary Beach (30A). Rosemary Beach
- Meals and hours: Dinner. Its site lists 5–9 PM Sun–Thu and 5–10 PM Fri–Sat
- Known for: Fine dining in a casual setting with a wine list and a kids’ menu. It welcomes children and does not take reservations, so arrive early.
- Why it fits: A nicer family dinner, or a couples’ night, in Rosemary Beach.
- Website: edwards30a.com · Source: edwards30a.com
Tips
- Hours shift between peak and off-season. Check the restaurant’s site the week of your trip.
- If you plan to cook most nights, see Destin and 30A grocery stores near rentals and filter for a full kitchen when you compare rentals.
FAQ
Where can we get an early breakfast near Destin and 30A rentals?
Another Broken Egg Cafe lists opening at 7 AM. Hours were checked on October 14, 2026.
Which restaurants on this list are in Destin?
Dewey Destin’s Seafood, Boshamps Seafood and Oyster House, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville Destin and Another Broken Egg Cafe. See each card below for the address and hours.
Does BnB Search rank these restaurants?
No. BnB Search is a vacation rental directory. This is an unranked list of places whose details we confirmed on their own websites, and it does not include ratings.
Hotels, resorts and lodges in our Destin and 30A directory
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