Destin Area Information

  • Destin Restaurant Reviews

    Destin Restaurant Reviews Matter It’s been a little over a year since we decided to make some changes at Fudpucker’s in Destin. The restaurant was getting hit with some pretty negative restaurant reviews and Father Fud (aka restaurant owner Chester Kroeger), in his quest to make Fudpucker’s the best restaurant in Destin, demanded that we make…

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  • Fudpucker’s Awarded Best Decorated Business in 2015

    Each year at Christmastime, the City of Destin chooses the best decorated business in Destin. Fudpucker’s is proud to announce that we have once again been awarded the Best Decorated Business in Destin for 2015. We would like to invite you to come out and check out our Christmas light display. Stay and feed the…

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  • Catering in Destin: Let Fudpucker’s Host Your Next Event

    Fudpucker’s restaurants in Destin and Fort Walton Beach have plenty of private room and event space options for hosting your next event. But did you know that we also have a full service catering staff? Our sister company, Artistic Catering, can help you plan every stage of your next event. From room selection to menu…

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  • Fudpucker’s Gluten Free Menu Options

    Looking for gluten free restaurants in Destin, Florida? You’ve come to the right place! We understand that dining out can be challenging, especially after a celiac disease or non-celiac gluten sensitivity (‘gluten sensitivity’) diagnosis. Due to the growing demand for gluten-free meals in our Destin area restaurants, Fudpucker’s is proud to offer gluten-free menu options…

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  • Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant in Destin: Fudpucker’s Wins Awards!

    Looking for kid-friendly restaurants in Destin? At Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill, we place a strong emphasis on family entertainment, offering multiple fun activities for kids of all ages! In fact, we have even won the ‘Finest of the Emerald Coast‘ award for the Best Kid-Friendly Restaurant in the Destin and Fort Walton Beach area…

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  • Destin Restaurant to Appear in Popular Reality Show

    Kim Zolciak, best known for her appearance on the popular Real Housewives of Atlanta reality show on Bravo TV, turned the camera on her family this week with social media photos from her vacation in Destin, Florida during the filming of her own show, “Don’t be Tardy”. The 36-year-old has been posting heartwarming photos of…

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  • Gator Tail – In the Kitchen with Father Fud

    In this episode of In the Kitchen with Father Fud, we take you behind the scenes to see how we prepare our Gator Tail a la Fud. This fried alligator dish is one of the most popular appetizers on our menu. We take only the freshest alligator tail, which is a flavorful and tender white…

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  • Iggy Azalea Comes to Fudpucker’s in Destin (sort of)!

    Fudpucker’s has had many celebrity visitors over the years, including Justin Timberlake and Brittany Spears. This week, we had the pleasure of having Iggy Azalea visit Fudpucker’s Gator Beach…or did we? If you follow us on Twitter, you might know that our Gator Handler Shelby (@ShelbyGatorBch) is lots of fun! What you might not know…

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  • Stuffed Shrimp Parmesan – In the Kitchen with Father Fud

    Stuffed Shrimp is one of our signature dishes here at Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill. Today we’re taking you behind the scenes with Father Fud to see how we make this delicious menu item. Both of our restaurants offer this tasty dish, made with fresh Gulf shrimp and our homemade crab meat stuffing. After stuffing…

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  • 7 Fun Activities for Kids in Destin, Florida

    Destin, Florida is known as a family-friendly destination, and for good reason! There are so many fun activities for kids in Destin that you’re sure to have a great time, whether you’re young, or young at heart. At Fudpucker’s, we are all about having fun. Here are our top picks for fun activities to enjoy…

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