BACK PORCH- DESTIN – Seafood
Beachfront on Scenic Highway 98 since 1974, when it started as a small A-frame on the sand, this Destin seafood house still sells the Gulf view as hard as the menu. Apalachicola oysters come raw on the half shell or baked, and the kitchen claims the amberjack sandwich as its own invention. Fish arrives daily and is handled, they say, from the door to the table. Doors open at eleven every day, with happy hour from three. The mood is unpretentious and sun-bleached, a locals' room that tourists find anyway. Order oysters, face the water, and let the afternoon go.
1740 SCENIC HWY 98 EAST, DESTIN, FL, 32541 850.837.2021 https://thegoodlifedestin.com/destin-restaurant-review-the-back-porch/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, lectin-free, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
Dairy-Free at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Appalachicola Oysters, Smoked Tuna Dip and Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 5 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Appalachicola Oysters, Smoked Tuna Dip and Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 7 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Appalachicola Oysters, Smoked Tuna Dip and Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 1 vegan-tagged dish on its current menu, including Beach Cat Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 2 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coleslaw and Beach Cat Ale. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Coleslaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 1 low-fat-tagged dish on its current menu, including Smoked Tuna Dip. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
BACK PORCH- DESTIN in Destin has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coleslaw, Twice Baked Potato and Baked Oysters. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at BACK PORCH- DESTIN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Baked Oysters | 41.7 g | 27.2 g |
| Smoked Tuna Dip | 41.1 g | 25.9 g |
| Twice Baked Potato | 40.3 g | 18.2 g |
| Coleslaw | 21 g | 1.6 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Smoked Tuna Dip - $12.99: Finest smoked tuna dip Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Appalachicola Oysters - $18.5: Fresh ice-cold oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Oysters - $21: Various baked oyster offerings Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Famous Char-grilled Amberjack Sandwich - $16.95: Hallmark char-grilled amberjack Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Blackened Snapper Sandwich - $19.5: Blackened snapper, served without bread for gluten-free option Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fresh Gulf Grouper - $24.99: Fresh grouper delivered daily Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Twice Baked Potato - $4.5: Mashed potato, potato skin, bacon Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coleslaw - $3: Fresh cabbage slaw Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Beach Cat Ale - $6.5: Local craft beer supporting cat rescue Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about BACK PORCH- DESTIN
- Is BACK PORCH- DESTIN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. BACK PORCH- DESTIN has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Appalachicola Oysters, Smoked Tuna Dip and Coleslaw.
- What can I eat at BACK PORCH- DESTIN on a dairy-free diet?
- Appalachicola Oysters, Smoked Tuna Dip and Coleslaw carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does BACK PORCH- DESTIN have vegan options?
- Yes. 1 dish is tagged vegan on the current menu, including Beach Cat Ale.
- Is BACK PORCH- DESTIN gluten-free?
- 5 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at BACK PORCH- DESTIN?
- Baked Oysters, at roughly 27.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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