At Destin’s most Awarded Restaurant Marina Cafe
it is all about sensational food, attentive service and breathtaking harbor views from the candlelit dining room that envelopes you in soft colors, and high ceilings. Relax and enjoy our extensive wine collection with over 100 wines that perfectly complement the wonderfully progressive cuisine. With fresh daily seafood selections, USDA prime steaks, and pastas, there is something for everyone at Marina Café.
Stylish cafe with outdoor tables & water views plus a menu including sushi, surf ‘n’ turf & pizza.
Renee Rosebohm
The food was delicious, but the overall experience was chaotic and disorganized!
We arrived with our full party of 4 for our 7PM reservation, and everyone was present at check-in. We were told we’d receive a text when our table was ready, so we went to the bar to wait. After quite some time, we checked back with the hostess only to be told they were waiting on the rest of our party-despite all of us being there when we arrived.
Our waitress was wonderful and clearly doing her best, but she was overwhelmed with too many tables. As a result, drink orders and food took much longer than expected.
The food itself was GREAT, but the front-of-house coordination and staffing issues really took away from what could’ve been an excellent experience.
… moreCristian Reynoso
Absolutely wonderful dining experience. Our server Theda was so kind and courteous. She had some amazing recommendations for appetizers and our main course as well as cocktails and dessert. This was by far one of the best dinners my wife and I have had during our vacation trips. Definitely a must try!
… moreOmar Brown
The staff was very friendly and on top of everything. You will never wait for assistance. The drinks are hit or miss depending on what you get, AKA the white sangria looking more like a fruit salad than tasting like one considering the amount of fruit in it. The food however was pretty mid and we partook in an assortment of things, anyways the vegetables(not including the fried green tomatoes) and sauce were the best things we had, the food for the price I would say is just decent nothing particular to ride home about.
… moreDestin Local
Book a reservation or walk in! Marina Cafe always delivers a great experience. Harbor views and great ambiance await. You can’t go wrong with any of the menu selections, and seasonal specials ensure menu variety. Casual dining experience with upscale service!
… moreLana Parks, Broker Associate – Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Beach Properties of Florida
The desserts were amazing, toasted coconut cream pie and creme brulee.
The hot bread paired very well with the olive oil dip.
The entrees…our table ordered a variety. The presentation was amazing however the food was not hot, more room temperature. The sea bass wasn’t cooked all the way through, just slightly undercooked.
The filet wasn’t hot either. The mixed plate of crab cakes with medallions is the best value, in my opinion.
The soup du jour and ahi plate were room temperature as well.
I would go back and have the crab cakes with medallions and coconut cream pie.
We were happy with our server as well.
Sorry no photos of our entrees because we were excited to try it.
… moreLisa van den Woldenberg
Wow! I absolutely love the Marina Cafe. The food, drinks, service, views, and atmosphere were some of the best I’ve had anywhere, and their 2 for 1 entree special in the restaurant from 5 – 6 pm and the 2 for 1 drink specials in the bar from 5 – 7 pm made our meal and experience very affordable for the high quality items we consumed. We were a party of 6 and each person received their food at the same time, which is difficult for many restaurants to do these days. We will definitely be back.
… moreJoel Nydam
We had an amazing experience at the Marina Cafe during Happy Hour. The service, live music, and food was excellent!! My wife and I had an Old Fashion, Martini and 2 Redfish Tempura, and 2 Thai Coconut Chicken appetizers and the bill was under $50! Great time and experience!
… moreThomas Singleton
This is our replacement after Emeril’s Coastal closed. The food is fantastic, but you need to be prepared to mix your meal to taste. For example, the Ravioli Alfredo has chicken that is a little salty/blackened, but mixed with the three-cheese ravioli (in one bite), it is perfect. Another example, the tuna is a bit spicy for me, but mixed with the coconut rice, the tuna is once again perfect. The prices for the area are in line or even a bit lower. The best deal is probably to hit the bar right at 5 PM for the porterhouse burger. Happy hour from 5-7 PM has live music in the bar. We really like this place, and the wedding parties (and view) add to the feel. We had drinks with our meal, so without those, it would probably be in the $30-$50 price slot. The Rum Old Fashion with 23-year-old rum is great for those that appreciate a sipping rum. Also, reserve your table (Especially on Friday night)
… moretaylor j
incredible food, service was great, view is great, we had a great time! take advantage of their BOGO between 5-6p every day!! we ordered the filet mignon wontons then I had the blackened gulf swordfish with asparagus and my boyfriend had the chilean sea bass. it was spectacular! finished it with crème brûlée. definitely recommend and 100% will return!
… moreRacheal Fruitt
We had an incredible experience—an absolutely perfect way to celebrate our wedding. Our server, Jason, was attentive and courteous, and the food was truly some of the best we’ve ever had. The staff was also extremely accommodating when we needed to move indoors due to the weather. The stunning views only added to the magic of the evening. We would highly recommend this to anyone wondering if it’s worth it—it absolutely is.
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