The best solution to selecting the ideal restaurant in a beach town you're not as familiar with is to let a savvy local lead the way. And if that local is family and they really know their seafood, it's really a no-brainer. We drove over to Destin to spend a couple of nights with one of my Oates cousins (by way of the Solomon line), and she recommended Dewey Destin's Seafood. There are a couple of Dewey's. We went to the Crab Island location. Sunsets are one of my passions these days, and this place was a fabulous spot to view one. The overall atmosphere and vibe were superb. It's a little pricey, but very unpretentious. You could imagine the fisherman eating there - that kind of place. My scallops, Kade's soft shell crab and cousin Carol's fried shrimp did not disappoint - freshly caught, cooked just right, sensible portions (a major plus!). Carol, having lived in Japan, Malaysia and Thailand, has tasted some of the best seafood there is. And Kade growing up in Thailand, world renown for its amazing coastlines? Expectations are always high! So thumbs up to Dewey's! The sides were also done right. And if you like iced tea that's not overly sweet, they have it. The only negative to me was the desserts - the pies. It was sugar overload.
Carol taking a photo of me
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