The 13 best all you can eat crab legs in Destin (2024)

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Captain Dave's On the Gulf is a long-standing seafood restaurant in Destin FL with stunning views of the ocean. The menu offers classic fried, grilled and broiled seafood dishes against a backdrop of breathtaking water views. The atmosphere is inviting and the seafood is fresh and delicious.

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We were looking for a quick place to grab dinner so the kids could get back to the house we were staying at and swim in the pool since it was our last night before we had to go home.The hostess was great, she noticed our girls (5&7) looking at the fish and got us a table with a fish tank right next to it so the girls could look at the fish. When we were leaving we stopped to look at the fish tank at the front again and she was telling us the names she had given some of the fish in the front fish tank by the hostess stand. Lily was a very pretty fish! She looked like she was glowing.We ordered as soon as the server came by to ask about drinks and the food came quickly. The girls enjoyed their shrimp and my husband and I split the seafood sampler. Both of us loved the crab. The okra was good and I ate all the broccoli. I liked the shrimp and scallops as well.Overall the food was great, there was no wait. The staff was super nice and we enjoyed it. I would come back again if we are visiting in the area.

Bacon wrapped scallops, Blackened grouper, and redfish were seriously on point. Very delicious. Cole slaw fresh and delicious. Fried oysters not very good. Too small, heavily breaded. Not offering oysters in other ways,( raw, steamed, smoked), probably not a main fare here. Everything else was very good, and ambiance was really cool. Overall good dining experience. Would definitely recommend and or come again.

Beautiful place and the staff was AMAZING! Hostess was AMAZING and I thought well there is no way that the waitress will be…that was pessimistic. The waitress came to the table and was equally AMAZING. She said she couldn’t figure out how to divide our checks so I was like “just put it on one”! How can a restaurant charge $35 a plate with great quality food and large portions and stay in business? Well this place does it! I’ll be here next week!

Great food, great view. Right on the beach. Only a 15 min wait during spring break. The food is delicious. I was able to walk out onto the beach & get some pics of the sunset while waiting on the food to arrive. Plenty of parking across the street. Well worth it!

I had a fried red snapper with greens twice baked potato some of the best red snapper ever had in my my husband got blackened red snapper we had two more gas with us and they had steak and shrimp this was some of the best food. And we got to see a proposal on the beach that was a highlight of!!! Congratulations to the couple!!!!

Had a great meal at this place with a nice view of the ocean. Due to the reviews talking about wait time we went around 430, we got seated right away. Service was good, you do get the feeling they're trying to get you in and out but it's understandable as the place was filling up fast and there looked to be a wait by the time we left. Had the bang dang shrimp, which was very good. Then for the main had the grouper pontchartrain which was incredibly good. The fish and the soft shell were both cooked great and the bearnaise sauce tied it all together nicely. Got the wild rice for the side and it was also very good.

We decided to try something new in the area, and this place did not disappoint! I had the stuff shrimp meal and it was really good. My husband enjoyed his grilled chicken meal as well. The drinks were great as well. Will definitely be back!

We had two meals here, and the only thing that I didn't care for was the bacon-wrapped scallops. I found the mustard-based sauce to be so overpowering that I almost couldn't taste the scallops and could barely taste the bacon. The scallops themselves were broiled to perfection. This dish could be better if the sauce were served on the side or perhaps cut with a bit of cream, as it has a nice flavor, but too much mustard and not enough maple, IMO.I also had the large coconut shrimp and orange sauce appetizer, which was both delicious and cooked to perfection. My husband had the calamari, and he said it was both tender and crisp. It was served with a generous portion of marinara.For the main, we had the Snapper Jane, which was absolutely heavenly, the parmesan shrimp, which was also excellent, and the blackened snapper. All were perfectly cooked. For sides, we had cole slaw, which my husband loved (but which I found just a tad bland), baked potato, and fries. Everything was perfectly prepared.I was stuffed to the gills, but my husband couldn't resist the combination of two of his favorite desserts: cheesecake and strawberry shortcake. He said it was very good. I tried a bite, but since cheesecake has never been a favorite of mine, it didn't impress me.I had the white Riesling, which was pretty good (take that with a grain of salt, as I am no connoisseur) and my husband had a bottle of the Beach Blonde beer, but he didn't care for its sharp aftertaste and swtiched over to his usual Yuengling afterward.Our servers both nights were very good, but Alex was a standout waiter who was both extremely competent and attentive without hovering, and he was also very personable.The restaurant was clean, pleasant, and comfortable, with a mix of customers. Beautiful views of the Gulf if you are lucky enough to snag one of the tables near the south side of the restaurant, and you can also watch the sun setting while you wait for a table if you're here at the right time of the evening/year. The lighting was adequate yet low enough to maintain a cozy and comfortable ambiance. The decor and vibe are casual (the hostess was dressed in shorts and a cropped top, most of the other staff in tees and shorts), but the food is upscale in quality, and the portions are generously-sized.I would recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for quality seafood, and we'll definitely go back.

Overall from adult entrees to children's menu everyone of the group of 18 was very happy. Numerous positive comments from Outstanding, excellent, fantastic and it was wonderful. I had the Cajun Reddish with Shrimp which was excellent, my wife enjoyed the Stuffed Shrimp Parmesan, both dinners included baked potato and house salad. Other main courses were Coconut Shrips and Seafood gumbo, Clam Chowder and the House salad with Grilled Mahi Mahi, Fried Shrimp dinner with fried Oakra, House salad.Sone of the kids meaks were Shrimp and fries, Cheese burger and fries, and Chicken strips with fries. Service was excellent and handled by three waiters with Cherry overall.

Great Seafood Place. We arrived just as they opened and I'm glad we did, because it got really busy right away. By the time we left (about an hour and a half later), there was an hour wait to be seated. Food was delicious and cooked well. Our wait person was fast and friendly and knew the menu. All-in-all we were very happy we chose to eat there. Oh, and the view was spectacular!

Really great place on the beach. For the most part all indoor seating. Staff was awesome and food was really pretty quick for a group of 10. My wife had the stuffed shrimp and I had the first fish on the menu I believe was redfish. So good. I also finished with Strawberry Shortcake Cheesecake.

Food was excellent, wait time wasn't bad at all, they have a bar area and outdoor deck area with great view of the gulf while you wait and have a drink. There is a parking lot across the street from the restaurant lot of space and convenient don't have to walk far. Nice set up inside service was great our waitress was outstanding and personable, they are busy so just be patient and relax! We had surf and turf steak tender and the shrimp was lightly batter was so good. Others had the stuff shrimp parmesan really good, a little bit rich taste but NO left overs!!Worth a visit while your in town on vacation or a local!!

3796 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541, USAhttp://www.captdavesonthegulf.com/(850) 837-2627

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