Grilled seafood stars at this joint with a long porch, beach chairs on the sand & gulf views. Based on 9 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
1740 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541
Phone: (850) 837-2022
Website: http://www.theback-porch.com/locations
Hours
| Thursday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–9 PM |
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Reviews
Anand Shankaran
Super location and excellent views from every table. Long wait times. Drinks at the bar were good. They have big bucket drink options. Service was super fast. Oysters , Fire cracker shrimps, Grouper were too good. Crab cake is probably best.
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Edmund Jaskiewicz
It’s hot! Not really any circulation to get the air moving unless it’s a windy day. Service was great, party of 8 and we sat in about 40 minutes. Appetizers were the best part of the meal. Firecracker Shrimp, Fried Green Tomatoes, and Pickles were all great.
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Rebecca Barr
Great concept. It’s a restaurant made to resemble a backporch, wide open, beautiful views, and huge. Two levels of an incredible amount of tables. There was a huge crowd but the wait wasn’t to bad because as we could tell they clear and seat tables quickly. But here’s what me and my family didn’t like: it was hot, definitely no air conditioning. The food was mediocre at best. It was dirty. There was food and silverware in the floor we were stepping on.
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Ben Harrison
Was told to try this place by a few people, but I can’t say I’m impressed. It can be pricey with food that’s alright after waiting awhile. The apps were good, the wait wasn’t terribly long during the week early in the day, but the waitress was covering like half the back of the building so we saw her sparingly, not her fault. The shrimp seemed a bit stringy and not worth what it cost. It’s an experience, just one I prefer not to go back to and repeat.
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Antonietta D’jabas
Every time we come to Destin we must stop at the back porch! And let me tell you that every time it is better ✌ . Food is really good and the atmosphere as well. The servers are really nice and kind. This opportunity we ordered the raw oysters and we loved it! Now, if you really want to have a good plate you must ask for the SNAPPER FLORENTINE! Omg. Can’t tell you enough. It was so, so good!
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Justine Vild
Pretty good food, came out extremely quickly. Our party of 2 was seated, served and out within an hour, including our wait time! This was on recommendation from our hotel. Service was excellent and our view beautiful. We just drove into town and it was nice sitting and listening to the ocean. Ordered the Fisherman’s Trio and it was far too much food for one person. Hubby got the same, wish we had shared.
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Tim Frantz
Wow! Best meal I’ve had in a long time! We showed up without a reservation and had to wait for 30 minutes. While we waited, we got a drink on the beach. Our table was in a perfect location. Drinks strong and service excellent. Highly recommend this place. We hope to be back.
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Brandon Berry
Great place for lunch or dinner. Nice people, amazing food & relaxing atmosphere. The open design allows for a cooling beach breeze that’s 15-25 degrees cooler than outside, it’s an Oasis!!! Great drinks, good beer on tap. Check out The Back Porch!
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Doug Blackley
Read many positive reviews and decided to try it for lunch. Seated quickly with no wait in an area with a spectacular beach view. We suspected the portions would be generous so we ordered fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and a fish basket with fries for an entre. Just as we expected, the portions were huge. The food was excellent and so was the service. Made a great impression and we want to go there again!
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Rio Clemens (abusylifewithrio)
A cool little spot to hang out right on the beach! They don’t care if you soaking wet & in a swimsuit because they even have a little train next to their building where you can walk down to the beach!!
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