Harbor Docks - Destin

Harbor Docks has been serving fresh Gulf seafood in Destin, Florida since 1979. Food made from scratch with local Gulf seafood and epic views...it doesn't get better than that.

Harbor Docks

Harbor Docks has been feeding Destin locals and visitors since 1979, making it one of the longest-running restaurants on the Florida Panhandle.

Located on Harbor Boulevard just off the Destin Harbor, the restaurant sources all of its seafood through Harbor Docks Seafood Market, its own wholesale operation where boats unload fresh catches directly to the dock.

The restaurant also carries one of the most serious sushi programs in the Destin area, with hand-made rolls by Sushi Chef David Douglas and a menu developed by Yoshie Eddings. The combination of a waterfront Gulf seafood kitchen and a dedicated sushi operation under one roof gives Harbor Docks a range that is hard to find anywhere on the Emerald Coast.

Indoor Seating

Harbor Docks has comfortable indoor seating throughout the restaurant with a casual, neighborhood atmosphere that has welcomed guests since 1979.

Indoor Bar

 Harbor Docks Indoor bar has tall bar chairs along with tables and chairs available. Located in the heart of the restaurant with great views of everyone.

Outdoor Seating

The back deck at Harbor Docks is one of the best outdoor dining spots in Destin, with views of the Destin Harbor and frequent dolphin sightings right from your table.

We really enjoy the back deck at Harbor Docks on a gorgeous day in Destin. It is so fun seeing the dolphins swim by while enjoying an amazing meal.

Harbor Docks Menu

Harbor Dock's Menu is filled with fresh Gulf seafood, hand-rolled sushi, steaks, and more.

Dinner Menu Highlights

(4:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday | 4:00pm to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday)

Starters

• Spring Rolls - chicken, vegetables, sweet chili sauce
• House-Smoked Yellowfin Tuna Dip - house pickles, spicy potato chips
• Boiled Gulf Shrimp - half pound, peel and eat, cocktail sauce
• Uptown Shrimp - panko fried shrimp, uptown sauce, Asian slaw
• Fried Green Tomatoes - tomato jam, goat cheese
• Potstickers - ground pork dumplings, spicy soy vinaigrette
• Seafood Gumbo - shrimp, fresh fish, white rice (cup or bowl)
• Tuna Poke Nachos - diced yellowfin tuna, avocado, jalapeños, eel sauce, wonton chips

Salad

• Harbor Docks Salad - romaine, iceberg, roasted almonds, mandarin oranges, Italian vinaigrette (small or large). Add grilled, fried, or blackened catch of the day, shrimp, or chicken.

Gulf Seafood Entrees (all served with a Harbor Docks Salad except fried rice)

• Gulf Grouper Parmadine - crabmeat, Parmesan, roasted almonds, Yukon Gold mash, seasonal vegetable
• Sauteed Red Snapper - artichoke hearts, capers, white wine, Yukon Gold mash, seasonal vegetable
• Fish and Grits - blackened catch, gulf shrimp, Andouille sausage, Cajun cream, smoked Gouda stone-ground grits
• Blackened Catch of the Day - corn chow chow, smoked Gouda stone-ground grits, seasonal vegetable
• Grilled Catch of the Day - citrus beurre blanc, ginger rice, seasonal vegetable
• Stuffed Gulf Shrimp - crabmeat, bacon-wrapped, red pepper aioli, Yukon Gold mash, seasonal vegetable
• Chef's Platter - blackened catch, lump crab cake, two stuffed shrimp, ginger rice, seasonal vegetable
• Shrimp Tortellini - sauteed gulf shrimp, ricotta tortellini, sun-dried tomato cream
• Pineapple-Cashew Shrimp Fried Rice - gulf shrimp, pineapple, cashews, spring roll
• Gulf Fish Tacos - corn tortillas, roasted mango salsa, chipotle slaw, ginger rice (fried, grilled, or blackened)

Fried Seafood Platters (served with hand-cut fries, coleslaw, and hushpuppies)

• Catch of the Day Platter
• Gulf Shrimp Platter
• Oyster Platter
• Combination Platter - catch of the day, gulf shrimp, oysters (mix and match available)

Meat and Chicken (all served with a Harbor Docks Salad except cheeseburger)

• Paneed Chicken - pan sauteed chicken breast, garlic herb cream, penne pasta
• Ribeye - 12 oz aged ribloin, kosher salt baked potato, seasonal vegetable
• Filet Mignon - 8 oz beef tenderloin, Yukon Gold mash, seasonal vegetable
• Surf and Turf - 6 oz filet mignon, two bacon-wrapped stuffed shrimp, Yukon Gold mash, seasonal vegetable
• Cheeseburger - 8 oz smoked Gouda-bacon spread, remoulade, lettuce, tomato, red onion, hand-cut fries

Sides - Hand-Cut Fries, Smoked Gouda Stone-Ground Grits, Kosher Salt Baked Potato (loaded available), Ginger Rice, Yukon Gold Mash, Vegetable of the Day, Coleslaw, Hushpuppies

Additions - Stuffed Shrimp (2), Fried Oysters (4), Grilled Shrimp (3), Fried Shrimp (3), Artichoke Hearts, Lump Crabmeat

Hook and Cook

Bring in your fresh catch (cleaned, filleted, iced) and Harbor Docks will cook it grilled, fried, or blackened and serve it family-style with a Harbor Docks Salad, coleslaw, hushpuppies, and your choice of hand-cut fries or smoked Gouda stone-ground grits.

Hook and Cook is priced per person (up to one pound per person).

Sushi Menu

(11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday | 11:00am to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday)

All sushi is hand-made to order by Sushi Chef David Douglas, menu by Yoshie Eddings. Wait times may vary.

Rolls - Over 40 specialty rolls available including: Alaskan, Amazon, Backdown, Big Papi, Black Dragon, California, Caterpillar, City Slicker, Cowboy, Crabby Hawaiian, Crunchy Shrimp, Crunchy Tuna, DAT, Destin, D.O.C. (baked krab salad, scallop, eel sauce, uptown sauce, masago), Donkey (deep-fried), Eagle, Eel Roll Special, Hey Baby, Hot Mama, Kaos, Mud Bug (fried crawfish tails), Panhandle, Philly, Pineapple Express, Rainbow, Red Dragon, Rock 'n Roll, Salmon Avocado, Spicy Scallop, Spicy Shrimp, Spicy Tuna, Spider (whole fried soft shell crab), Summer, Super Crunchy, Surf 'n Turf (steak and shrimp), TNT, Vampire (tuna and bacon), Veggie, Volcano, Yokozuna, Zoo

Sushi Apps - Miso Soup, Cucumber Salad, Edamame, Ginger Dressing Salad, Seaweed Salad, Squid Salad, Tuna Poke Nachos

Nigiri (two pieces) - Eel, Fresh Salmon, Hamachi, Japanese Scallop, Mackerel, Octopus, Shrimp, Smoked Salmon, Yellowfin Tuna

Sashimi - Fresh Salmon, Hamachi, Yellowfin Tuna, Sashimi Trio (hamachi, fresh salmon, yellowfin tuna, yuzukosho ponzu, lemon olive oil), Hamachi Ponzu (with jalapeño), Sashimi Appetizer, Sashimi Dinner (with miso soup and cucumber salad)

Bowls

• Tuna Poke Bowl (yellowfin tuna, avocado, masago, poke sauce, seaweed salad, green onion, cucumber, sushi rice)
• Salmon Poke Bowl (fresh salmon, avocado, masago, ginger, lemon, poke sauce, seaweed salad)
• Uptown Beef Bowl (seared sliced filet mignon, uptown sauce, cucumber, green onion, sushi rice)
• Chirashi (chef's choice fresh fish, cucumber, avocado, sushi rice)
• Seafood Salad (seaweed, cucumber, shrimp, squid, octopus, krab stick, spicy sauce, sambal chili, vinaigrette)

Kids Menu - Check with the restaurant for current options

Gluten-Free - sushi,

Vegan - Veggie Roll (possibly), salad

Vegetarian - Veggie Roll, Cucumber Salad, Edamame, Ginger Dressing Salad, Seaweed Salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, and the Harbor Docks Salad without protein.

Veggie Roll - cucumber, carrot, avocado, seaweed salad, spicy sauce (futomaki style), add pineapple 

Why you will love Harbor Docks in Destin

• A Destin landmark since 1979, making it one of the oldest and most trusted restaurants on the Emerald Coast
• The Gulf to Table program means every fish on the menu came through Harbor Docks Seafood Market, which receives fresh catches directly from boats at the dock
• The back deck is one of the best outdoor dining seats in Destin with direct harbor views and frequent dolphin sightings right from your table
• One of the most serious sushi operations in the Destin area, with handmade rolls
• The D.O.C. roll with baked krab salad, scallop, eel sauce, uptown sauce, and masago is the most elaborate roll on the menu and a showstopper
• The Gulf Grouper Parmadine with crabmeat, Parmesan, and roasted almonds is a dinner entree that earns its price and its loyal following
• Hook and Cook service lets anglers bring in their fresh catch and have the kitchen cook it for them
• The Spicy Grouper Club sandwich with Thai pepper slaw is one of the most consistently praised lunch items in reviews
• Charter fishing boats available directly through Harbor Docks for a full Gulf Coast fishing experience
• Private event space available for weddings, rehearsal dinners, and corporate events

 

Things to know when planning a visit

Address - 538 Harbor Blvd, Destin, FL 32541

Phone - (850) 837-2506

Hours - Lunch: 11:00am to 4:00pm daily

Sushi: 11:00am to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday | 11:00am to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday

Dinner: 4:00pm to 10:00pm Sunday through Thursday | 4:00pm to 11:00pm Friday and Saturday

Please confirm with the restaurant to ensure that the hours have not changed.

Accessibility - There is accessible parking near the front entrance to the restaurant. The restaurant has even floors with access to the outdoor deck via a paved path in the restaurant.

Plus Size Seating - The chairs do not have arms and were comfortable

Dress Code/Suggestions - Casual

Pets - Pets are not allowed inside the restaurant.

Parking  - There is a nice parking area in front of the restaurant.

Destin Restaurants and Attractions nearby

Sea Blaster Destin - One of the best dolphin cruises on the Gulf Coast departing from Harborwalk Village. Beer and wine included; kids captain the boat, and emerald Gulf water throughout the tour.

Buccaneer Pirate Cruise Destin - A family-friendly pirate adventure cruise out of Harborwalk Village with water gun fights, pirate training, and entertainment for all ages.

Uncle Buck's Fish Bowl and Grill Destin - A one-of-a-kind underwater-themed bowling alley and restaurant at Bass Pro Shops in Destin with fish-shaped bowling balls and a full food and drink menu.

LuLu's Destin - Lucy Buffett's waterfront restaurant on Choctawhatchee Bay with great coastal cuisine, live music, a beach play area, and a full gift shop. Boat-in dining available.

Fudpucker's Beachside Bar and Grill Destin - A Destin classic with great food, live alligators, a fun beachside atmosphere, and the famous Gator Beach attraction right outside.

East Pass Coffee Co. Destin - A cute Destin coffee shop with creative food, great craft coffee, beer and wine, and a chill atmosphere. The Berry Burrata Toast is worth the trip.

Southern Star Dolphin Cruise Destin - Destin's original dolphin cruise departing from the Harbor. An 80-foot double-decker glass-bottom boat with a 98% dolphin sighting success rate.

The Back Porch Destin - A Destin seafood institution right on the beach with great food and views of the Gulf of Mexico.

 

Additional Florida Gulf Coast Articles

 Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park Fort Walton Beach - A family-friendly marine adventure park near Destin with dolphin and sea lion shows, shark encounters, penguin exhibits, and up-close animal experiences on Okaloosa Island.

Okaloosa Island Pier Fort Walton Beach - A classic Florida fishing pier on Okaloosa Island great for fishing, walking, dolphin spotting, and some of the best sunrises and sunsets on the Emerald Coast.

The Boardwalk Okaloosa Island Fort Walton Beach - Restaurants, shops, live entertainment, and beach access along the historic Okaloosa Island Boardwalk, with roots dating back to the 1930s.

Gulf Islands National Seashore Okaloosa Area - A National Park Service beach access on Okaloosa Island with gorgeous sugar-white sand, emerald water, a boat ramp, and one of the most pristine stretches of Gulf Coast beach in the Fort Walton Beach area.

Henderson Beach State Park Destin - Gorgeous white sand beach with easy Gulf access, coastal dune lake trails, camping, and some of the most beautiful undeveloped shoreline in Destin. A great day trip option from Harbor Docks.