Surf Hut Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing Surf Hut, a delightful American seafood restaurant located at 551 Scenic Gulf Dr, Destin, FL. This casual dining spot is perfect for families and groups, offering a picturesque view of the beach along with a flavorful menu.
Surf Hut focuses on fresh, local seafood. Popular dishes include their crispy fish tacos and grilled grouper, which have garnered rave reviews for their taste and presentation. Guests love starting their meals with the creamy crab dip or fried oysters, which set a delightful tone for the dining experience.
The restaurant features a vibrant ambiance with outdoor seating, making it ideal for enjoying a sunny lunch or a breezy dinner under the stars. Their happy hour specials and expertly crafted cocktails, like the Blond Bombshell, are perfect complements to the menu.
With plenty of options for everyone, including limited vegetarian fare, Surf Hut is a must-visit for seafood lovers in the area.
Cocktails
Italian Surfer
Grey Gooser Essences Strawberry Lemongrass, Bacardi Coconut, Amaretto, cranberry juice, and pineapple... tastes like vacation!
Watermelon Breeze
Grey Gooser Essences Watermelon Basil, melon schnapps, sour, and a splash of lemonade.
Cucumber Cooler
Plume Petal Cucumber Splash all natural vodka, St. Germain Elderflower liqueur, freshsqueezed limes, club soda, and a splash of sprite.
Peachy Sunset
Grey Gooser Essences White Peach Rosemary, Bacardi Tropical, sour, and cranberry juice.
Gulf Coast Fresher
Tres Generaciones Blanco tequila, sour apple liqueur, peach schnapps, simple syrup, lime juice, cranberry juice, and refreshing cucumber slices.
The Pipeline
Makers Mark Handmade Kentucky Bourbon, Amaretto, Razzmatazz liqueur, sour, and pineapple, shaken served over ice.
Makers Mint Julep
A Derby favorite with a citrus twist. Makers Mark Kentucky Bourbon, freshsqueezed lemon juice, peach puree, simple syrup, soda, mint leaves, and a splash of citrus soda.
The Blonde Bombshell
Pinnacle wild strawberryinfused vodka, refreshing lemonade, and fresh strawberries shaken served over ice.
Hang Ten Tea
Surf Huts signature Long Island Tea made with Titos Homemade vodka, Hornitos Plata pure agave tequila, Bacardi light rum, Tanqueray gin, triple sec, and a dash of cola.Served in a Surf Hut Souvenir Glass
Tropical Margarita
Lime agave margarita made with premium Hornitos Plata pure agave tequila, and a splash of refreshing pineapple juice. Served in a Surf Hut Souvenir Glass
The Blue Heron
A cocktail with a cause! This refreshing cocktail features Titos Handmade vodka, sour, pina colada puree, blue curacao, and soda, shaken served over ice.For every Blue Heron sold, Saltwater Restaurants, Inc. will contribute 1 to local charitable organizations, in support of environmental and wildlife conservation efforts, with a maximum donation of 10,000. For further information, please visit SaltwaterRestaurants.comSEA.
Blue Crush Colada
A tropical twist of Bacardi rum, blue curacao, and coconuty Pina Colada, topped with whipped cream.Served in a Surf Hut Souvenir Glass
Luau Frozen Lemonade
Choose from Pinnacle Mango or Wild Strawberry infused vodka, or Mango, Pineapple, or Strawberry Bacardi rum.Served in a Surf Hut Souvenir Glass
Frozen Daiquiris Margaritas
Escape to paradise with Island Oasisr natural blends made with real fruits and pure cane sugar, blended to frozen perfection. Choose from Strawberry, Pina Colada, Mango, Banana, or a classic frozen Margarita.
Boozy Biscotti Shake
Faretti Biscotti liqueur, whipped cream vodka, amaretto, ice cream, and chocolate syrup beautifully blended and topped with whipped cream and a maraschino cherry.
Key Lime Freeze
Whipped cream vodka, Licor 43, ice cream, margarita blend, whipped cream, and splash of lime juice all blended to make a perfectly sweet yet tart frozen concoction.
Bushwacker
A local FL favorite that tastes like a chocolate frosty and Pina Colada collided. Made with Kahlua, rum, creme de cacao, cream of coconut, and topped with whipped cream.Served in a Surf Hut Souvenir Glass
The Wave Maker
Dive into vacation mode with Bacardi Coconut rum, Bacardi Pineapple rum, Blue Curacao liqueur, and sweet sour.Served in a 32 oz. Souvenir Bucket
Boogie Board
Hang loose with Bacardi Pineapple rum mixed with Razzmatazz raspberry liqueur, sweet sour, and splash of cranberry. Served in a 32 oz. Souvenir Bucket
Choose From Classic, Strawberry, Pineapple, Coconut, Mango
A dangerously delicious classic cocktail made with fresh mint, simple syrup, and your choice of Bacardi infused rum.
Daiquiri
Michelob Ultra Zero
Fre Chardonnay
Fre Cabernet Sauvignon
StrawberryGinger Margarita
Ritual ZeroProof Tequila, strawberry, ginger, lime juice, house sour mix, splash of sodawater, salted rim
Blueberry Mexican Mojito
Ritual ZeroProof Tequila, blueberry, fresh mint, simple syrup, house sour mix, splash ofsoda water
PeachMango Rum Punch
Ritual ZeroProof Rum, peach, mango, citrus juice
Popcorn Shrimp
Fish Plate
Fried or grilled
Hamburger Sliders
Chicken Fingers
Kids
Lunch Specials
Surf Hut Burger
On a toasted bun with lettuce, tomato, sweet fried pickles, white American cheese, and chipotle ranch.
Traditional BBQ Sandwich
Topped with our housemade slaw served with fries.
Fried Gulf Shrimp
Six large local Gulf shrimp served with fries slaw
St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs
Lunch portion of our famous ribs served with fries and slaw
BBQ Burger
Our allAmerican burger topped with pulled pork slaw.
Local Fresh Catch
Grilled, blackened, fried, or bronzed served with fries slaw.
Oysters On The Half Shell
Sweet Pickle Chips
Fried sweet pickles with chipotle ranch.
OpenFaced BBQ Sliders
Our signature hickorysmoked pulled pork topped with pickled onions and slaw on openfaced slider buns.
Fried Mozzarella
The perfect combo of gooey cheese and crispy breading, served with marinara for dipping.
Fried Calamari
Tossed with parmesan cheese and banana peppers.
Shrimp Crab Dip
Flaky crab meat, shrimp, cream cheese, cilantro, peppers, and green onions in a warm creamy dip, served with tricolored corn tortilla chips.
Chilled Peel Eat Shrimp
Large Gulf shrimp seasoned with Old Bay seasoning, served chilled with cocktail sauce.
Smoked Tuna Dip
Fresh tuna smoked over hickory wood on our Big Green Eggr, served with fresh cucumber slices and saltine crackers.
Fried Shrimp And Oysters
Large Gulf shrimp and fresh oysters fried golden and served with cocktail tartar sauces.
Fried Crab Claws
13 lb of jumbo Gulf Coast blue crab claws, handbreaded and lightly fried.
Chefs Select Gumbo
Surf Hut House Salad
Mixed greens, grape tomatoes, cucumber, shredded cheese, croutons, and dressing of choice.
Sunset Chicken Salad
Grilled chilled chicken, mixed greens, corn black bean salsa, tortilla strips, shredded cheese, grape tomatoes, and creamy avocado ranch.
Endless Summer Seafood Salad
Chilled Gulf shrimp, domestic sea scallops, mixed greens, mandarin oranges, honeyroasted pecans, marinated red onion, grape tomatoes, and raspberry walnut vinaigrette.
Pulled Pork
Pickled onions and slaw.
Grilled Fish
Cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, and guacamole.
Blackened Shrimp
Dusted in our Cajun spice blend. Cabbage, pico de gallo, chipotle aioli, and guacamole.
Taco Trio
Shrimp, fish, and pulled pork 1 of each.
Cobia
Grouper
Catch Of The Day
CilantroLime Jasmine Rice Black Bean Salsa
Cucumber Red Onion Salad
Roasted Corn Medley
Slaw
Parmesan Cheese Grits
Mashed Potatoes
Fries
Fresh Vegetables
Fried Shrimp
A Surf Hut Fave! Large fried Gulf shrimp platter.
Fried FreshFromTheGulf Fish
Fried Domestic Sea Scallops
Fried Oysters
Captains Platter
Fried local fish, Gulf shrimp, oysters, scallops, and a cup of our chefs select gumbo.
Shrimp Grits
Local Gulf shrimp dusted with a Cajun spice blend, paired with a creamy andouille sauce over buttery parmesan cheese grits.
Fried Stuffed Shrimp
Six large Gulf shrimp stuffed with our housemade lump crab meat dressing, bacon wrapped and lightly fried. Served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and a trio of sauces including sweet Polynesian chili, tartar, and citrus beurre blanc.
Chargrilled Ribeye
16 oz. bonein ribeye cooked to order with our chimichurri sauce, served with mashed potatoes and roasted corn medley.
Snow Crab Legs 1 12 Lbs
Norwegian snow crab boiled in our signature crab boil seasoning, served with mashed potatoes, vegetables, and warm drawn butter.
Seared Gulf Grouper
Fresh local Grouper topped with lightly blackened domestic Bay shrimp and citrus beurre blanc, served with mashed potatoes and roasted corn medley.
Chicken
With fresh grilled pineapple and a teriyaki glaze.
Gulf Shrimp
With mango chili salsa or citrus beurre blanc.
Beef Tenderloin
With our fresh parsley garlic chimichurri sauce.
Big Kahuna
Our version of a surf turf! Dive into all three of our shish kabob skewers.
St. Louis Style BBQ Ribs
Full Rack
BBQ Ribs Chicken Kabob Combo
BBQ Ribs Fried Shrimp Combo
BBQ Ribs Shrimp Kabob Combo
Beach Burger
A classic freshneverfrozen 8oz. beef patty on a toasted bun with lettuce and tomato. Add cheddar 1.49 Add applewood smoked bacon 1.99
Beyond Burger
Plantbased vegan patty that looks, cooks, and satisfies like beef, without the beef! Served on a toasted bun with lettuceand tomato. Add cheddar 1.49
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Topped with pico de gallo pepperjack cheese.
Fried Bay Shrimp Sandwich
Fresh Fish Sandwich
Grilled or fried
Main
Beer Wine
Bud Light
Coors Light
Miller Lite
Michelob Ultra
Kona Big Wave Golden Ale
Corona
NUTRL Vodka Seltzer
Various Flavors Available
Grayton 30A Beach Blonde Ale
Grayton Beer Company Santa Rosa Beach, FL
Citra Spin Hazy IPA
Perfect Plain Brewing Co. Pensacola, FL
Apalch IPA
Oyster City Brewing Company Apalachicola, FL
Floridian Wheat Beer
Funky Buddha Brewery Oakland Park, FL
Hop Gun IPA
Funky Buddha Brewery Oakland Park, FL
I Drink Therefore I Amber
Fairhope Brewing Company Fairhope, AL
Truck Stop Honey Brown Ale
Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham, AL
Paradise Park Lager
Back Forty Beer Company Birmingham, AL
Youre My Boy Blue! Blueberry Wheat
Florida Avenue Brewing Co. Wesley Chapel, FL
Duck River Dunkel Lager
Goat Island Brewing Cullman, AL
Blood Orange Berliner Weisse
Goat Island Brewing Cullman, AL
Beeliner Blueberry Pomegranate Sour
Destin Brewery Destin, FL
House Wines
Chardonnay Pinot Grigio Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon
Seaglass Pinot Grigio
California
Mason Cellars Sauvignon Blanc
California
Kendall Jackson
Chardonnay
La Crema Pinot Noir
California
Carmel Road Pinot Noir
California
Joel Gott Red Blend
California
Avissi Prosecco
Bellini
Strawberry, Peach, Mango
Mimosa
Citrus Paradise
Pinot Grigio citrus juices.
Barrier Reef Red
Merlot light fruit juices.