The Panhandle - Florida - page 1001

Foie gras, pan-seared scallops and filet mignon all feature on the menu of this très jolie
French cafe on the waterfront beneath the shadow of the Brooks Bridge. Loved by locals
for over 30 years, the cafe has an indoor-outdoor patio with wonderful views of the bay,
and an extensive wine list.
Louisiana Lagniappe SEAFOOD
( 850-837-0881; www.thelouisianalagniappe.com/destin ; 775 Gulf Shore Dr, Destin; mains $18-39;
5-9pm Mon-Fri, to 10pm Sat & Sun)
Real N'awlins cooking can be found right here in Destin, overlooking the water. Ocean-
fresh seafood is presented in a style unique to New Orleans and the deep South: grouper,
crab and lobster feature heavily. Attentive servers ensure you'll understand the subtleties of
each dish before you order. Starched white tablecloths and stunning sunsets complete the
picture. Highly recommended.
Drinking & Entertainment
HarborWalk Village and Okaloosa Island Boardwalk have plenty of nightlife, with busy,
tourist-oriented pubs and restaurants overlooking the water.
Props Craft Brewery BREWERY
( 850-586-7117; www.propsbrewery.com ; 255 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach;
11am-11pm)
If you're looking for a friendly, unassuming spot to down a cold, locally brewed craft beer,
check out some sport on the big screen or hang in the beer garden to mingle with the folks
who call the Gulf Coast home, search no further.
AJ's Club Bimini CLUB
( 850-837-1913; www.ajs-destin.com/club-bimini ; 116 Harbor Blvd, Destin; 9pm-late)
This tiki palace is dedicated to pleasure, with multiple tiers of dining and dancing. The bar
also arranges daily sunset cruises on its luxury schooner.
Shopping