destin restaurants fried alligator tailYou already know that for the Best Seafood Restaurant in Destin you’ll want to head to Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill.  But did you know that Fudpucker’s is also the Best Restaurant in Destin for Alligator? Celebrating their 35th anniversary this year, Fudpucker’s still serves all the traditional seafood you’re craving and a whole lot more. A lot of what you have come to expect at Fudpucker’s has remained the same – great food, drinks, and entertainment all while recognizing the changing preferences of their customers, and the growing popularity of their alligator dishes puts this restaurant in a category of its own! 

Make sure you try their Gator Tail A la Fud (served with a sweet chili pepper sauce) or their Gator Gumbo! In fact, you’ll probably want to try both!  Or try their combo platters which feature other delectables along with alligator.

Get your gator fill with the Shrimp, Chicken & Alligator Combo. It features fried alligator tail, homemade chicken fingers (everyone loves these) and your choice of fried shrimp. Fudpucker’s best selling entrée, the Fried Seafud Platter, includes shrimp, Triggerfish aka “Fudpucker,” crab balls, and their world famous Alligator Gumbo (which also includes fresh fish and shrimp) .  Or try the Broiled Seafud Platter broiled Triggerfish aka “Fudpucker,” broiled crab balls, and their famous Alligator Gumbo.  

Looking for the right drink to pair with your gator meal? You’re going to need Fudpucker’s Gator Bomb! The ultimate “pick-me-up” cocktail, this drink is an explosion of Red Bull, Blue Curacao, and Smirnoff Citrus Vodka.  Available in three sizes, the ultimate is the 32 oz Fudbucket. Crikey!

While Fudpucker’s is great seafood, it’s also a whole lot more. There’s something for everyone – steak, chicken, and salads. And their appetizers and munchies are meals in themselves – just save room for your dinner!

Fudpucker’s can also accommodate food allergies and other food-related health concerns (please notify management immediately). And they are happy to prepare selected items to accommodate gluten-free and vegetarian diets – just let your server or a manager know.