Kenny D's Beach Bar & Grill

Keep in mind, this is a joint where they give you crayons to write on the wall. Yes, even adults.

But for what they are, they do things well. It's a beach seafood joint!

Cold beer? Check.

Seafood served raw (oysters), fried or grilled? Check. (Try shrimp or grouper)

A good way with all things fried for that matter? Check.

Friendly and cute waitresses? Check.

Kenny D's was just what we wanted when we ate there last night. My parents really enjoyed their grilled fish. I enjoyed my fried grouper, and my nine year old nephew loved his popcorn shrimp. Solid for families or small to medium sized groups.

New Orleans angle was nice too. Cool music, good bean and rice, hushpuppies and some menu options that sounded good (though we didn't try them).

Prices not cheap but less than those on the ocean side. You can pay that if you want. Me? I'll be going back to Kenny's.

Been twice.  A poor experience each time.  Gumbo is nasty. Very slow service all throughout the meal (before,during, and after) even though the people are very friendly.

Hole in the wall diner.  We sat outside on the picnic tables.  Destin beaches are great - but like other people, I just never found the perfect seafood joint.  Kenny D's has great red beans and rice.  Grilled fish was good - and with mashed potatoes and green beans were good - but over priced.  We actually went twice - because of the location - good food - not amazing - and like everything around the area, overpriced.