CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF – Seafood
Capt. Dave's has served Gulf-front dinners on Old Highway 98 in Destin since 1968, and the floor-to-ceiling windows are half the point: tables face the water, the bar keeps a long martini and margarita list, and nobody takes reservations. The kitchen is traditional with a contemporary turn - grouper Pontchartrain under a whole soft-shell crab and basil bearnaise, blackened grouper over smoked gouda grit cakes, Cajun redfish with baby shrimp, snapper Jane, stuffed flounder. Hot Dang shrimp, coconut shrimp and bacon-wrapped scallops open the meal. The Florida-style gumbo carries okra, shrimp, mahi and andouille. Doors open at four. Closed Tuesdays.
3796 E HWY 98, DESTIN, FL, 325413702 (850)837-2627 https://www.captdavesonthegulf.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
Dairy-Free at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken and Fried Shrimp and Filet and Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Filet and Lobster Tail and Grilled Mahi and Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 30 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Seafood Sampler, Chicken and Fried Shrimp and Filet and Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 9 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken and Fried Shrimp, Crab Cakes and Sirloin and Fried Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 5 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broiled Lobster Tail, Snow Crab and Sirloin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Broiled Lobster Tail, Snow Crab and Sirloin. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken and Fried Shrimp and Filet and Lobster Tail. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF in 325413702 has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Dinner Salad, Hush Puppies and Mozzarella Stix. 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 CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Seafood Gumbo (Cup) | 16.9 g | 70.2 g |
| Seafood Gumbo (Bowl) | 16.9 g | 70.2 g |
| Dinner Salad | 20.9 g | 33.8 g |
| Beach Burger | 95.6 g | 32.3 g |
| Filet and Lobster Tail | 23.6 g | 32.2 g |
| Sirloin | 0 g | 23.6 g |
| Fried Baby Shrimp | 20.6 g | 22.7 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Boiled Shrimp | 52.2 g | 19.2 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Chicken | 37.9 g | 17.8 g |
| Filet Mignon | 0 g | 17.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Hot Dang Shrimp - $14.99: 1/2 lb hand battered shrimp tossed in our sweet 'n spicy hot dang sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $14.99: Homemade and served with orange marmalade dipping sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Boiled Shrimp - $17.49: 1/2 lb chilled and peeled shrimp boiled in house seasonings with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Bacon Wrapped Scallops - $17.99: Scallops wrapped with applewood smoked bacon in a maple mustard sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC
- Calamari - $15.99: Lightly fried rings with marinara Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Shrimp Cocktail - $9.99: Chilled and peeled shrimp boiled in house seasoning with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Crab Claws - $14.99: Hand battered, fried served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Hush Puppies - $7.99: Our homemade sweet onion hush puppies Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Mozzarella Stix - $13.99: Fried mozzarella cheese served with marinara Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
Soup and Salad
- Seafood Gumbo (Cup) - $8.99: Homemade Florida style tomato based gumbo with okra, shrimp, mahi, scallops and andouille sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein
- Seafood Gumbo (Bowl) - $12.99: Homemade Florida style tomato based gumbo with okra, shrimp, mahi, scallops and andouille sausage Dietary tags: High-Protein
- New England Style Clam Chowder (Cup) - $7.99: Homemade New England style clam chowder
- New England Style Clam Chowder (Bowl) - $9.99: Homemade New England style clam chowder
- Dinner Salad - $10.99: Iceberg, romaine and mixed greens, mild cheddar, onions, bell peppers, tomatoes and cucumbers Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Dave's Faves
- Cajun Redfish - $35.99: Broiled blackened redfish topped with fried baby shrimp, diced bell peppers and a cayenne pepper lobster sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Grouper & Grit Cake - $47.99: Chargrilled blackened grouper over seasoned turnip greens and fried smoked gouda grit cakes
- Grouper Pontchartrain - $49.99: Broiled grouper topped with a whole soft-shell crab, sweet basil bearnaise sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Lectin-Free
- Mahi Parmesan - $35.99: Mahi broiled in a homemade parmesan italian cream sauce topped with parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Stuffed Shrimp Parmesan - $34.99: Shrimp with crabmeat stuffing broiled in our homemade parmesan italian cream sauce topped with baby shrimp and parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Snapper Jane - $42.99: Snapper topped with a sprinkle of crabmeat and shrimp broiled in a seafood cream sauce topped with parmesan cheese Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Broiled Lobster Tail - $40.99: An 8oz warm water lobster tail Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Broiled Salmon - $33.99: Broiled salmon with dill sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Stuffed Flounder - $44.99: Broiled flounder over crabmeat stuffing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic
Steaks & Chicken
- Sirloin - $31.99: 1855 choice angus sirloin Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Filet Mignon - $49.99: 1855 choice angus center cut filet Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Chicken - $24.99: Marinated chargrilled chicken breast Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
Seafood Combinations
- Fried Pick Two - $38.99: Choice of two: large gulf shrimp, mahi, stuffed crabs or oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Grilled Mahi and Shrimp - $38.99: Grilled or blackened mahi with fried large gulf shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- Fried Seafood Sampler - $41.99: Large gulf shrimp, mahi, scallops, stuffed crab and oysters Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Surf & Turf
- Sirloin and Fried Shrimp - $40.99: 1855 choice angus sirloin and fried large gulf shrimp
- Chicken and Fried Shrimp - $31.99: Chargrilled marinated chicken breast and fried large gulf shrimp
- Filet and Lobster Tail - $79.99: Chargrilled 1855 choice center cut filet and a broiled warm water lobster tail Dietary tags: Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free
Feelin' Crabby
- Crab Cakes - $37.99: Two 4oz jumbo lump crab cakes topped with bell peppers and served with pineapple cream sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab - $60.99: Steamed snow crab legs Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Baskets & Burgers
- Fried Baby Shrimp - $22.99: Hand breaded bay shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Fried Chicken Tenders - $23.99: Panko breaded chicken tenders Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- Beach Burger - $18.99: 1/2 lb brisket burger Dietary tags: Halal, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Wild Rice Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Okra Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetable Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Potato Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF
- Is CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chicken and Fried Shrimp and Filet and Lobster Tail.
- What can I eat at CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF on a dairy-free diet?
- Chicken and Fried Shrimp and Filet and Lobster Tail carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Is CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF gluten-free?
- 2 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 CAPT DAVES ON THE GULF?
- Seafood Gumbo (Cup), at roughly 70.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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