DUE TO STAFFING ISSUES, WE ARE MODIFYING OUR OPERATIONS TO BE AS EFFICIENT AS POSSIBLE.
Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions we receive.
• Our hours of operation are now 11AM – 9PM.
• Wait times vary throughout the day – Please “Dine Early To Beat The Wait”.
• We do not offer reservations or call ahead seating
• Phone calls may not be answered because we are extremely short staffed
**YOU DO NOT NEED TO EAT AT FUDPUCKER’S TO GET INTO GATOR BEACH!**
Simply bypass the waiting line and walk straight through the foyer
onto the deck and follow the signs to Gator Beach.
We Are Hiring – All Positions: Servers, Kitchen,
Gator Handlers, Hosts and Bartenders
Fudtacular Food & Drinks
Free Admission
To Gator Beach
World Famous Fudpucker T-Shirts
Great Food, Family Fun & Live Alligators In Destin
Fudpucker’s Restaurant in Destin
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin has been locally owned and operated since inception in 1982. Fudpucker’s Destin restaurant stands out from other Destin area restaurants by being dedicated to our owners’ three favorite “F” words: Food, Fun and Family. And, you can be assured that there’s plenty of each when you visit Fudpucker’s restaurant in Destin. Fudpucker’s is not just a restaurant, it’s not just a bar, and it’s certainly not just a “tourist” place – it’s a one-of-a-kind entertaiment experience, and one that can be enjoyed by kids and families of all ages.
Restaurant With Food & Fun
Fudpucker’s original restaurant in Destin is renowned for Great Food, Drinks, Live Alligators and World Famous T-shirts. We are Located in the heart of Destin directly on Highway 98. Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill’s Destin restaurant is the only place in Destin where you can see, feed, and even get your picture taken with a live alligator, shop for souvenirs & “World Famous” t-shirts, write your names on the walls, play arcade games, AND enjoy quality casual food in an upbeat and family friendly atmosphere.
Family Friendly Destin Restaurant
Fudpucker’s is the best restaurant in Destin, Florida for families with children. We were voted “Best Family-Friendly Restaurant” by locals in 2014. Parents love bringing their kids to Fudpucker’s restaurant. There are plenty of kid-friendly things to do so that mom and dad can relax.
Fudpucker’s restaurant features live alligators, family entertainment, and Teen Nights. We also have special kids’ menus with puzzles and games, sprawling buildings that are just fun to explore. We have a playground and lots of space where kids of all ages can actually write their names on the walls.
So, stop by Fudpucker’s Destin restaurant for a relaxing meal, a cold drink and a friendly smile any time you’re in Destin.
And, most of all, remember our world famous slogan , “Ya Ain’t Been Pucked, Till Ya Been Fudpucked”!
What’s Happening At Fudpucker’s
A Fudpuckin Update
I sincerely hope you and your family are doing OK during this crazy time. It is truly unprecedented in our lifetimes and all of us at Fudpucker’s send you our love. Things haven’t changed much here since my last update, but I wanted to share something with you so you...
Fudpuckers supports LOCAL Heroes Fighting Against the Coronavirus!
Fudpuckers supports LOCAL Heroes Fighting Against the Coronavirus! Thanks to $2000 in charitable donations from friends in the community, Fudpucker’s will begin delivering meals to First Responders and Healthcare Workers next week. Deliveries will start in Destin...
Message From Father Fud Regarding Coronavirus Disaster
Fudpucker’s started operations way back in 1982 and in all the years since we have weathered our share of disasters. We’ve been through Hurricanes, dealt with the BP Oil Spill, survived the Financial Crisis and more. Never however, have we faced anything like a...
About Us
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 654-4200
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Hours of Operation
Hours of Operation: 11am to 9pm