The Deck at Destin Brewery — Restaurant in Destin

I only had the beer, so maybe the food is where the real magic happens. But the beer lineup didn’t really do it for me. Everything felt a little too safe. It seems like the Panhandle isn’t exactly bursting with craft beer experimentation, so I was still glad to find a brewery to check out.

That said, I kept thinking where’s the fun or uniqueness? Give me a blood orange wit, a key lime kölsch, a coconut cream ale, sea salt lime lager, etc. Instead, it was habanero beer, a few standard IPAs, and a few mild blonde ales.

Maybe it’s the heat... maybe people just want something easy and inoffensive. Totally fair. But coming from Milwaukee, where even the dive bars get a little weird with their tap lists, I was hoping for something with a little more...

This is a go to location. If you want a chill vibe, great draft beers, and great food... Go here. Everything is phenomenal, decor, location, vibes. It's all a 10. We got a couple draft beers and even mixed up some of the cider with the IPAs to make some stellar blends. If you are looking for a relaxed location and are not from here and need a go to spot, make it this one. It's not...

I was charged nearly $40 for a tip on a $50 bill even though I know I tipped roughly 15%. I called and left a message with all the details for the manager to call me twice now and it's been over a month since I first called. I enjoyed the beer and food but this is...