Captain Dave's On the Gulf

Category: Seafood restaurant in Destin, Florida

Address: 3796 Scenic Hwy 98, Destin, FL 32541, USA

Phone: +18508372627

Opening hours

Sunday: 4–9PM

Monday: 4–9PM

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: 4–9PM

Thursday: 4–9PM

Friday: 4–9PM

Saturday: 4–9PM

Reviews

Sherri Fischer

May 27, 2022

Lovely beachside fine dining restaurant. Easy first floor access with parking across the street. Ordered a Mai Tai and it was overwhelmingly sweet. Didn't order another. Sisters cabernet was wonderful. I ordered the crab cakes, she ordered the snapper Jane. Both were phenomenal. Pleased to see hushpuppies on my plate. Service was good, View spectacular. Great way to start a vacation. Will return if in the area.

Andrea Breeding

May 12, 2022

Outstanding seafood restaurant that has menu items a little different from other restaurants. Not your typical fried and breaded stuff. Had the parmesian mahi, very tasty. My friend had the stuffed shrimp, awesome. Staff responsive and on the ball. Located on Scenic hwy which borders the gulf. Park across the hwy. There's a tunnel you can take to avoid walking across the Hwy but it was no in operation when we were there. Very easy to see from the Hwy. Highly recommended.

David Haines

Nov 25, 2021

Great Seafood Place. We arrived just as they opened and I'm glad we did, because it got really busy right away. By the time we left (about an hour and a half later), there was an hour wait to be seated. Food was delicious and cooked well. Our wait person was fast and friendly and knew the menu. All-in-all we were very happy we chose to eat there. Oh, and the view was spectacular!

Jill Blewett

Nov 9, 2021

We were looking for a quick place to grab dinner so the kids could get back to the house we were staying at and swim in the pool since it was our last night before we had to go home. The hostess was great, she noticed our girls (5&7) looking at the fish and got us a table with a fish tank right next to it so the girls could look at the fish. When we were leaving we stopped to look at the fish tank at the front again and she was telling us the names she had given some of the fish in the front fish tank by the hostess stand. Lily was a very pretty fish! She looked like she was glowing. We ordered as soon as the server came by to ask about drinks and the food came quickly. The girls enjoyed their shrimp and my husband and I split the seafood sampler. Both of us loved the crab. The okra was good and I ate all the broccoli. I liked the shrimp and scallops as well. Overall the food was great, there was no wait. The staff was super nice and we enjoyed it. I would come back again if we are visiting in the area.

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Questions & Answers

Are dogs allowed on the patio at Captain Dave’s?

Heather Ann James | May 12, 2018
Shea Bryant | May 13, 2018

I sing there and I've seen people eat outside with their pets.

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Do they have steak

Susan | May 12, 2019
Sheryl Rogers | May 13, 2019

Yes, great food

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When is capt. Dave's closed today, Good Friday?

Stewart Bauknight | May 12, 2018
Jamie Wells | May 13, 2018

I have no clue sir

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Are reservations required for 7 people

A Google User | May 12, 2018
Sesalea Hylton | May 13, 2018

No... I'd go as soon as they open tho to get a good table. We arrived just after 4 & had no problem being seated or served. Joseph was great!

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Do they use peanut oil?

Clu Hendrix | Jul 15, 2021
Debbie Lottes | Jul 16, 2021

I don't know. We asked about eggs and nuts in salads. Call....they were really attentive to allergies

Do you take reservations

James Howard | Jun 15, 2021
Jay Greer | Jun 16, 2021

They don't. But you can reserve for private, large party engagement. Not at all inexpensive.

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Do they have soft shell crab?

Dana Rogers | May 11, 2021
Doug Landphair | May 12, 2021

Not sure they have soft shell crab.

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Best place to get seafood to go in San Destin

Robert Flaherty | May 11, 2021
Chris Scott | May 12, 2021

I've only eaten inside, and it is one of our two favorite places to enjoy seafood.

Do they have happy hour on drinks and food

Lottie Beaupre | May 11, 2020
rich gary | May 12, 2020

Drinks yes, food no

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Do the have boat docking?

Jeffrey Jones | Jul 15, 2021
John Black | Jul 16, 2021

Can dock on the sand

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Do they serve octopus?

Macey Crapps | May 11, 2020
Doug Dawson | May 12, 2020

I checked the PDF menu online. They have calamari, but no mention of octopus.

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The best place ever for food and the service was the absolutely best because everyone was nice

Daniel's vlogs | May 11, 2020
Byron Stanga | May 12, 2020

Cool

Do they have Catfish

Cecilia Townsend | May 11, 2020
Byron Stanga | May 12, 2020

Get the grouper, eating catfish there is like asking for a cheeseburger.

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Do you sell cap'n Dave's shirts?

Gina Gill | May 12, 2019
Jeremy Terrell | May 13, 2019

Yes thay do

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Do u need reservations?

Suenell Watkins | May 12, 2019
Markus Schmitt | May 13, 2019

No, but sometimes you have to wait for a table

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Do you have a kids menu?

Ruth Reynolds | May 12, 2019
Tammy Graves | May 13, 2019

Yes on the kids menu

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Are you group friendly? Do you require reservations?

Gayle Larkins | May 12, 2019
Austin m | May 13, 2019

They are group friendly. They don't take reservations.

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Discounts for seniors?

Jonie Holland | May 12, 2019
Michael Pounds | May 13, 2019

No, or I would have gotten a discount. LOL As a matter of fact I don't know of any restaurants that offer a senior discount except maybe some of the chains like Outback or Longhorn.

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Are they open on New year's Eve?

Colin Meyer | May 12, 2019
Michael Human | May 13, 2019

I do not know but I would say it's possible

What is the best deal and please advise me on prices Last but not least what is the desserts menu like

Andrea Schoen | May 12, 2019
robbie jarrell | May 13, 2019

Depending on what you order it can be pricey. $20 crab claw appetizer to give you an idea. The best entree I find is the broiled stuffed flounder. I don't remember how much it is but definitely over $30. Be aware that they are closed for winter right now.

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Is the restaurant closing for winter?

Yvonna Dudley | May 12, 2019
robbie jarrell | May 13, 2019

It closes every year, but the date varies.

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Did restaurant get damage from hurricane Michael.

BENNY BRUCE | May 11, 2020
Justin Stephens | May 12, 2020

No damage

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Is it pet friendly

Tammy sluss | May 12, 2019
Paolo Alleva | May 13, 2019

Yes

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