Salty Duck — Restaurant in Fort Walton Beach

As a long time local, I wanted to share with my family visiting from England a local bar. I have always come to the Salty Duck. However, last night was disappointing. We were a party of 7, decided to order some drinks and we were inquiring to the bartender (male with curly hair). His response was LITERALLY "Uhh, this is going to take forever." Um, excuse me???!! We had been ordering drinks for less than 2mins, not even lying. Isn't this your job....your job all night....to serve drinks?

Then on top of it, there was nothing but screamo (and I mean hardcore screamo) playing the entire time. The atmosphere was trash.

This was not the Salty Duck I've come to for over a decade. I actually left quite embarrassed as I hyped Salty Duck up so much throughout the day. I miss the vibe of Salty Duck with a bartender that was welcoming and happy to serve you and share with you the local beers etc. I use to sit in there for hours and hours having the best time....

Killer Craft beer bar! This isnt for the amateur beer drinker. If youre a novice,at least know what kind of beer you like (stout,ipa,porter,etc) before you go trotting in. The staff is extremely knowledgeable and can help even the greenest connoisseur find something to enjoy while weening away from the tasteless budlight. Dont be a nancy and order a round of domestic light beers for you and your frat brothers,grow some stones branch have a real beer! The staff goes out of their way to learn peoples names and have a glass cold and ready once they learn your flavor! Be prepared for a heavy local/regular but friendly and entertaining crowd! The Salty Duck has many bar games and beer drinking sports to keep you and your friends more than entertained! So, walk up to bar slap down a twenty show some moxy and intent for a real beer,cause this place has them. Its a hands down 10, and if you say otherwise there is something wrong with you...

A bar is only as good as its staff and the staff at the Salty Duck deserves a 10 outta 10. The atmosphere gets a 10 outta 10 too. We went to the salty duck while at the beach for a bachelorette weekend and immediately upon walking in it was obvious we were the odd "ducks" out in a bar full of locals. We all questioned our decision worried that it would not be the greatest experience. I'm glad we stayed because it was the best experience. Matt, DJ, and John were fantastic bartenders who made the evening so much fun. The doorman was helpful and super nice. The music was perfect and fit the vibe. The beer was cold and with a great selection you can't go wrong. I will definitely go back when visiting the area. Easily the best bar I've been to in a long time. Went for the drinks and stayed...