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Back Porch Frommer's Highly Recommended

1740 Old Hwy. 98 E, Destin, FL 32541

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Cuisine Seafood
Hours Apr-Sept daily 11am-11pm; off-season daily 11am-10pm
Location Destin
Transportation From U.S. 98, turn toward the beach at the Hampton Inn
Phone 850/837-2022
Web site www.theback-porch.com
Prices Main courses $15-$25; sandwiches, burgers, and pastas $9-$13
Credit Cards AE, DC, DISC, MC, V

Back Porch Review

This cedar-shingled seafood shack has glorious beach and Gulf views from its long porch. The popular casual restaurant originated chargrilled amberjack, which you'll now see on menus throughout Florida. Other fish and seafood, as well as chicken and juicy hamburgers, also come from the coals. Come early, order a rum-laden Key lime freeze, and enjoy the sunset. The Back Porch sits with a number of other restaurants near the western boundary of the Henderson Beach State Park and is a popular hangout for Frisbee players and sunbathers.

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