The Back Porch restaurant is located on the gulf side of old Highway 98. They have the option of dining indoors or outdoors, and it is a very casual restaurant. You can walk right off the beach to the restaurant. They also usually have a volleyball net set up on the beach between the restaurant and Gulf of Mexico. It is a great view of the ocean and beach while you are dining. It is a comfortable place.
This is a great place for lunch or dinner. There is usually not a wait for a table during lunch, but there often is during dinner if you do not arrive early. The restaurant is wooden, with wooden tables and windows that open and allow the gulf breeze to flow though. They also have a bar and gift shop that you can take advantage of while waiting for a table. They have a large parking area across the street from the restaurant, and it is located within walking distance from many of the condos and hotels.
I have eaten at this restaurant on almost all my vacations to Destin. During my last visit, we ate there for lunch on the day we arrived. We were seated as soon as we arrived. They had a great children’s menu and regular menu. They have sandwiches, seafood sandwiches, salads, many appetizers, seafood dishes, and a large dessert menu. They also offer a bar with a wide range of frozen drinks.
My son’s food arrived just a few minutes after we ordered it, so he did not have time to get bored or mad. Then our food arrived shortly afterwards. The waiters and waitresses were all very friendly and paid lots of attention to my son. One even stopped by our table to show off a picture of her kids. This is a very good family restaurant with wonderful, friendly service.
After finishing our meal, we were offered dessert and received our check quickly. I will definitely go back on my next trip to Destin.