Where to Eat in Shalimar: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 14, 2018 Almeta Stockton

Shalimar is a town in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. The population was 717 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Fort Walton Beach–Crestview–Destin Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Shalimar

1. Aegean Restaurant

1259 N Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579-1254 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mediterranean, Greek, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner +1 850-613-6120
Excellent
53%
Good
37%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 138 reviews

Aegean Restaurant

Reviewed By mika41 - mika41

Excellent food, chicken gyro and fried zucchini were great as well as their special sweet Greek coffee, flavorful small and strong.
Our server Emilio was attentive, owner Angie checked on us multiple times and made sure everything was great. They have amazing baklava & their dessert section looked out of this wold. Next time will have to try the tiramisu!
Highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be back!

2. Stewby's Seafood Shanty

427 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547-1555 Television, Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards Seafood, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 10 - SGD 18 +1 850-586-7001
Excellent
75%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 1 reviews

Stewby's Seafood Shanty

STEWBY'S Seafood Shanty is a small take out and drive thru seafood restaurant in Fort Walton Beach. Offering the most affordable and freshest local seafood. You can eat on our enclosed heated and cooled deck or take it to-go. All our seafood is fresh and locally bought. The fish comes straight of the boats in Destin. Average order time is between 7-9 minutes. So if your in a hurry, don't worry. We'll have you on your way in minutes. STEWBY'S also offers a drive thru window for your convenience. But don't let the drive thru fool you. You don't have to sacrifice quality for convenience. Drive thru and take some to go or stop in and order from the walk up window. STEWBY'S is always providing the best quality seafood at the best price!

Reviewed By HLSESS - Birmingham, Alabama

My son just moved near this place so we stopped in on Saturday- so delish-I had the grilled amberjack with fried onions and succotash( which was warm and prefer it cold)-son had the grilled platter with fried okra and fries- all plates were gone except the succotash- we took him a menu home so he will be back and how convenient to have a drive thru- tables were full but by the time the food was ready we had a spot!

3. Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina

1176 Englin Prkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579 Takeout, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar Mexican Lunch, Dinner +1 850-613-6970
Excellent
41%
Good
35%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
4%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 170 reviews

Pepper's Mexican Grill and Cantina

Reviewed By Renee V - Virginia Beach, Virginia

We went today and had an awesome meal! The chimichangas were super flavorful and perfectly crispy. My husband had the carne Asada and it was cooked perfectly! The rice here is so tasty! I usually leave the rice on the plate most places but even my kids couldn’t get enough! Our server was attentive and friendly. The restaurant was clean, nicely decorated, and everyone went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed! We will definitely be back!!

4. Burrito Del Sol

201 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE Ste B, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-2818 Seating, Street Parking, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Free Wifi, Takeout, Television Mexican, Southwestern, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner SGD 13 +1 850-226-8016
Excellent
72%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 247 reviews

Burrito Del Sol

Burrito del Sol is a Mexican Restaurant serving fresh Baja-Style Mexican food in Downtown Fort Walton Beach. All dishes are prepared in one of four signature styles including baja, chipotle, bbq, and southwest. Our chicken and steak are slow roasted for up to 7 hours. Our fish selection includes Mahi and our Catch of the Day which varies by season. Popular menu items include blackened shrimp tacos "baja style", steak nachos "chipotle style", and chicken burritos "southwest style". We are 100% family owned and operated.

Reviewed By jcpadie58 - Cantonment, Florida

Ready for something different? Order at the counter, serve yourself. Food was good. Wife loved her three chicken tacos baja style. I had the chicken burrito with baja. Would've preferred the south west. Everything al carte. You do get a small order of chips and salsa with your entre. They have 5 main entrees. Different meats, shrimp, fish. 4 styles. See pics. Uniquely different fare. Really busy and lots of take out goin on. Great local flare. I would check it out again. Large portions, didn't go away hungry.

5. Bay Cafe

233 Alconese Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-5832 Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar French, European, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch +1 850-344-7822
Excellent
71%
Good
19%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 299 reviews

Bay Cafe

Reviewed By joaniemaria - Eldridge, Iowa

This hidden gem is found under the Brooks Bridge in Fort Walton Bridge. Delicious lunch fare includes blackened grouper on croissant with fresh salad and burger on croissant. The seasoning on my grouper was exquisite. Many French dishes offered on menu as the chef is from France. We were so pleased with our lunch. I hope to return and try the chicken piccata. The view of the bay is lovely. We ate outside on this beautiful day. Sunset views would be gorgeous here. I highly recommend you eat here. Great restaurant for that special occasion or just a wonderful meal that you will enjoy near the water. I can’t wait to return. Our waiter was very pleasant.

6. Twisted Grape Wine Bar

1193B N Eglin Pkwy, Across from the Dollar General, Shalimar, FL 32579-1252 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Free Off-Street Parking, Wheelchair Accessible, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Discover American, Wine Bar Lunch, Dinner SGD 8 - SGD 20 +1 850-651-5100
Excellent
61%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
1%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 51 reviews

Twisted Grape Wine Bar

As a culture, we’ve lost something. Even when out with friends, people are just as likely to stare at their phones and watch TV as they are to talk to one another. Twisted Grape Wine owners Kathleen and Steven “Bruno” Windham and Debbie Thomas wanted to bring back the sense of community with their wine bar and restaurant in Shalimar. There are no TVs, just wine, some beer, good food and an eclectic style that encourages guests to talk to one another. Twisted Grape has about 30 different wines available now and the owners plan to update their wine list regularly. For those non-wine drinkers, Twisted Grape also has some sparkling wine cocktails and beers.

Reviewed By Mike C - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

We both order the Best Burger in the Emerald Coast and winner of the 2017 Best Burger Cook Off. These are Gouda Burger with a salad to die for. The wine selections are , well too many as I enjoy the Twisted Grape Pinot Grigio. These wines are great and comes with a extremely responsible price tag.
Check there calendar as they have Jazz, Painting Night, Mystery Nights and all kind of different Fundraisers.

7. Tijuana Flats

39 Elgin Parkway N.E., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol Mexican, Southwestern, Fast Food, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner, Late Night SGD 4 - SGD 10 +1 850-301-0002
Excellent
68%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 279 reviews

Tijuana Flats

Reviewed By Tomahawk7498 - HSV, AL

Been to destin a lot over the years and eat seafood as much as possible but love mexican. Decided to try this place since it was rated #9 of 186 of all rest in Fort Walton...was so glad we did! we got Chipotle chicken flatuas and beef burrito which is really big and they gave us the chips with 3 sauces as an appetizer (guac, salsa, queso). it was all so delicious!!! You get handed a menu when u walk in order at counter then find a seat in or on patio.then they wait on u constantly with refills. The appetizers are bottomless and gave me some to go! They even have a hot sauce bar u can try difft kinds of hot sauces but I didn't want heartburn :) wish one of these places was back home.they top even our go to mexican places. Very very good flavors and service. It's the purple bldg very close on eglin pkwy from the miracle strip. Please open up shop somewhere closer to us in North Alabama/Huntsville area....I'm craving some now! Thank you!

8. Shalimar Cheers Pub

1270 N Eglin Pkwy Ste B11, Shalimar, FL 32579-1244 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Serves Alcohol, Wheelchair Accessible American, Bar, Pub Lunch, Dinner +1 850-651-2740
Excellent
49%
Good
34%
Satisfactory
11%
Poor
6%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 44 reviews

Shalimar Cheers Pub

Reviewed By Robin1104 - Atlanta, Georgia

My husband and I were staying at the Fairfield Inn next door and wanted to eat nearby because we were tired. We were glad the hotel recommended Cheers, because their burgers and sweet potato fries were fantastic. Nothing fancy, just solid food and good service.

9. Original Waterfront Crab Shack

104 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548-6615 Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Waitstaff, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Bar, Seafood, Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night +1 850-664-0345
Excellent
59%
Good
26%
Satisfactory
10%
Poor
3%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 837 reviews

Original Waterfront Crab Shack

Reviewed By BarrFamily03 - Greenwood, Indiana

The food was so good and so was the service. We ate lunch. Both of our young boys enjoyed their food and that we ate outside. Will definitely eat here again the next time we are in town.

10. Clean Eatz

1191B N Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL 32579-1252 Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Vegetarian Friendly Lunch, Dinner +1 850-613-6880
Excellent
76%
Good
16%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 12 reviews

Clean Eatz

Reviewed By Thekeithman - Fort Walton Beach, Florida

I like everything on the menu and recommend you give it a try. However, they hit you up for a tip when using your CC or debit card but provide no service...None. You order your food at the counter, get your own drink, and are expected to throw away your trash after finished. I'm all about tipping and tip well when I am being served. This sounds petty, I know, but come on....really?

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