Best Gumbo in Destin, Florida

Happy Fat Tuesday! This celebratory day is the perfect time to share the Best Spots for Gumbo in and around Destin, Florida. After last weekend’s, Gumbo Festival competition at the Village of Baytowne Wharf in Sandestin, there are new list of winners. Here’s the round-up of winners who served the best gumbo in Destin: 
 
Veteran Category Winners:
1st Place: Harry T's
2nd Place Tie: Marina Bar and Grill
3rd Place: Bubba Gump's;
4th Place: Village Door

New Winners:
1st Place: Dewey Destin's
2nd Place: O'Quigley's
3rd Place: Crab Island Cantina
4th Place: Brotula's
 
People’s Choice Category: 
1st Place: Crab Island Cantina
2nd Place: Dewey Destin
3rd Place: Marina Bar and Grill

Best New Participant: Brotula's
 
In addition to the above choices, we'd also like to suggest a couple of our staff favorites including gumbo at Pompano Joe’s in Miramar Beach. Lucy Buffet's recipe for gumbo avalable at LuLu's Destin, and the gumbo at The Craft Bar with locations in Destin, Miramar Beach and Grayton Beach.
 
Looking for a place to celebrate Fat Tuesday? Attend the Fat Tuesday parade tonight in the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin. Starting at 5 p.m., the local community parade features bands, decorated golf carts and costumed performers traveling through the Village celebrating the end of carnival season.
 
Ready to book your spring beach getaway?  View our premier South Walton and Destin vacation rentals online , including the luxury condos at Jade East and comfortable rooms at the Beachside Inn, or call one of our friendly vacation specialists at 1-800-225-7652.
 
See you @ the beach!