ft walton beach?

[tshirts and jeans]

do any of you live near ft walton beach.....

my daughter is being sent there on vacation, to scope out the place for her boss. ....... he wants her to find the best restaurants to eat at and the best, most fun things to do...... any suggestions for her to start out with..... thanks for your help ....

[lspencer534]

LATB lives 12 miles from there.

[ZipZap]

Been awhile, but used to go there all the time to Eglin. It is very laid back. Lot's of retired folks from the AF. Most call it LA (Lower Alabama) because it is definitely the south.

What's the boss like?

They have the whitest sand beaches with emerald green water. Beyond that, there are some great local places, but they are casual. Think grouper and conch fritters.

[Stangkiller]

That's one hell of a job assignment!

[LisaJohn]

Destin and Ft Walton are my favorite!!!!! SeaSix should have suggestions!

[Sea Six]

Indeed I do.

What type of restaurants is she looking for?

[lspencer534]

As ZipZap said, it's very casual. You're not going to find any gourmet restaurants there, but that doesn't mean the food isn't good. It is pretty good seafood, but no lobster (cold water), for instance. Cafe Italia is still there, but under new ownership. It's right on the bay. It used to be the best Italian food around.

Destin is very touristy, seafood served family style and mostly fried and only fair quality and still not cheap. Drive down to Sandestin for more upscale restaurants, such as Seagars, The Elephant Walk, and Bistro Bijoux. You will pay for the experience, though.

[LisaJohn]

Destin area restaurants: Lighthouse, The Back Porch, Cheeseburger in Paradise

Ft Walton: Old Bay Steamer, Staffs

[LisaJohn]

Originally Posted by lspencer534

LATB lives 12 miles from there.

We had dinner with LATB and Mrs. LATB a couple of years ago when we went to the beach.

[BADRACR1]

We have a place in Freeport, halfway between Destin and Panama. Walton is a pretty beach. We've been to it many times. Santa Rosa is nice too, and Ed Wallin beach is great too. Destin, Sandestin, and Panama all have tons of restaurants of different types to choose from.

[tshirts and jeans]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

Been awhile, but used to go there all the time to Eglin. It is very laid back. Lot's of retired folks from the AF. Most call it LA (Lower Alabama) because it is definitely the south.

What's the boss like?

They have the whitest sand beaches with emerald green water. Beyond that, there are some great local places, but they are casual. Think grouper and conch fritters.

the boss is an older gentleman ....very nice.....great boss....she loves her job and he is a great guy to all his employees.....takes very good care of them and makes sure that they enjoy coming to work.......lots of little bonuses for crazy stuff......such as he gives the employees a 50 dollar bonus if they are at work every day on time for the month...

Originally Posted by Sea Six

Indeed I do.

What type of restaurants is she looking for?

he told her to find good food.... he wants her to stay at the ramada and told her to get ocean view....

Originally Posted by lspencer534

As ZipZap said, it's very casual. You're not going to find any gourmet restaurants there, but that doesn't mean the food isn't good. It is pretty good seafood, but no lobster (cold water), for instance. Cafe Italia is still there, but under new ownership. It's right on the bay. It used to be the best Italian food around.

Destin is very touristy, seafood served family style and mostly fried and only fair quality and still not cheap. Drive down to Sandestin for more upscale restaurants, such as Seagars, The Elephant Walk, and Bistro Bijoux. You will pay for the experience, though.

he is footing the entire bill......and with an alcohol allowance too.....he told her to do things and and have fun.... so money is not an object.....

[Olustee bus]

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[kylebuck]

Originally Posted by tshirts and jeans

do any of you live near ft walton beach.....

my daughter is being sent there on vacation, to scope out the place for her boss. ....... he wants her to find the best restaurants to eat at and the best, most fun things to do...... any suggestions for her to start out with..... thanks for your help ....

when is she going? im off for a week

[longhorn341]

The Ramada is on the island, next to the Boardwalk. In the Boardwalk itself are Floyds Shrimp House, The Crab Shack, and the Black Pearl. FOr Nighlife there is the Swamp nightclub and Howl at the Moon, a dueling piano show. Those are all next door within easy stumbliong distance from the Ramada. Not to far away is Pandora's for good steaks. Going into Destin, about 5 miles, you have endless choices, Louisianna Langniappe is good.

[tshirts and jeans]

Originally Posted by joebuck

when is she going? im off for a week

not sure just yet.....she is pricing flights and hotel room at different times and he will choose which one he wants to book ....but he said the sooner the better ...and before the end of august.... i will let you know...

[tshirts and jeans]

thanks to all of you that suggested places.....i will give her the info.....