Heading to Sandestin in the morning for 3 nights/4 days. Where do you locals eat at for say lunch, other than seafood meals? We will be doing seafood for dinner and just whatever for lunch.
McGuire's, right next to the Marler bridge in Destin. I've never left there hungry. Best hamburgers I've ever had, anywhere, any time. Very fun vibe, too.
My 2 top picks are:
The Donut Hole (on Harbor). ALWAYS crowded, ALWAYS a line. Well worth the wait. Small parking lot.
The Back Porch
Mimmo's Ristorante Italian: Need reservation. In a strip mall.
Dewey Destins Seafood Restaurant: Small parking lot. Difficult to find a spot.
McGuire's: I think it's more for tourists. Very crowded. And again, parking is horrible.