The Harbor Tavern — Restaurant in Destin

We were lucky enough to slide in Friday evening before the crush. Bar staff was skillful and friendly, and we were served a mojito that was dangerously delicious. The menu had plenty of hard-to-choose, tempting options; the pair of us chose the tuna poké and pork potstickers appetizers. Appetizers? No, they would better be described as sumptuous foreplay! I haven't had poké that delicious outside of the Pacific, and the potstickers exploded with juicy, flavorful filling. For the main act we shared a gyro-style pita with fries. As gyro lovers, we were blown away by the perfect layering of ingredients and the generous portions. The fries has the perfect crisp and crunch...no soggy shoes strings or flavorless planks of potato here! I desperately wanted to keep sampling and savoring, knowing that everything was going to be a continuous explosion of flavorful ecstasy, however I chose to contain my enthusiasm and end with the refreshing blueberry lemonade cocktail. I know that I am going to enjoy coming back throughout the off-season (and beyond) to this epic harborside joint. Destin's food scene just received a stellar punch to the tastebuds, and our local hangout scene has been gifted with a groovy, laid-back joint that we have been craving. Wish I could give more...

If you’re hunting for the best eats, look no further than Harbor Tavern. Their burgers are perfectly cooked with a juicy patty and fresh toppings that create a harmonious burst of flavors in every bite. If you’re a fan of Mediterranean food, their gyros are a must with well-seasoned meat wrapped in a perfectly soft pita, and accompanied by fresh veggies. And don’t even get me started on the hummus! It’s creamy, rich, and perfectly spiced—a delicious prelude to your meal. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with any of their menu options.

The ambiance here is just as fantastic as the food. Harbor Tavern knows how to set the stage for a memorable night with live music that adds a vibrant vibe to your dining experience. Their drink selection is also impressive, mixed to perfection by some of the friendliest bartenders in town.

Speaking of service, the staff here outshines many other places in Destin. It's evident they take pride in ensuring each guest feels valued and welcomed.

Overall, Harbor Tavern is more than just a dining spot—it’s an experience. Whether you’re a local or just visiting, this is one place that should be on...

They have parking lot but before you leave, you have to take a picture of your plate, that’s what the instructions posted. Then we walk to the right of that seemed closed down restaurant building, it has an alley downhill on it’s right you can see already the sign of their restaurant. At first we got lost, we have to hunt them down. Anyway, when we went in we waited for 5 minutes nobody approached us to take our order when their sign said “take your seat” so we did. We got really hungry already of waiting that we have to approach the bar and ask for a waitress to take our order. After we took our order, our food came first then the appetizer followed for few minutes. They can do better than that. I believe appetizers served before the main dish it’s customary right? The ambience good, not overcrowded, not noisy, just laid back typical bar with a good music. The food is great we like it but their fries served cold. It’s also pet friendly restaurant people bringing their dog small to medium size...