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Fat Clemenza's


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4.5 of 5 stars 66 ratings
66 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
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4.0 of 5 stars
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3.0 of 5 stars
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2.0 of 5 stars
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1.0 of 5 stars
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#2 of 143 restaurants in Destin
  • Address: 12273 Us 98, Destin, FL 32550
  • Phone:  (850) 650-5980

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5 of 5 stars
CowboyHouston_TX   1 contribution
Houston - TX
Dec 2, 2009 New

This was a surprise for me and my family. A little restaurant in a plaza?????? now a have a greater respect for these plazas :) The Fat CLemenzas was the best Italian food that I had in a long time. The fish was melting in my mouth , the lasagna was unique, the calamari to die for, and the fresh... more

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4 of 5 stars
ATL_explorer   10 contributions
Atlanta GA
Nov 23, 2009

We visit Destin 6 times a year and Fat Clemenza's is one restaurant that we look forward to during our trip.The food is consistently good, the portions are plentiful, and the atmosphere is friendly so you'll feel like a local when dining. They are closed on Sunday's and reservations might be a good idea during the peak season. more

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5 of 5 stars
chumleyetta   4 contributions
Houston
Nov 10, 2009

While visiting the Fort Walton/Destin area we took other Trip Advisor reviewers advice and visited this restaurant and are glad we did. It's a small place, but comfortable. We ordered a pizza and one of their house specials....rigatoni with vodka sauce....excellent! The prices are a bit high, but the food was very good. more

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5 of 5 stars
beachTN   1 contribution
TN
Oct 25, 2009

The mushroom soup was creamy, mushroomy and cheesy. It was delicious with the bruchetta and my husband loved his italian sausage. A reasonable and delicious lunch during a rainy day in October turned into a yummy surprise! more

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5 of 5 stars
imblessed   9 contributions
charlotte nc
Oct 13, 2009

This small "strip mall" type restaurant is located in Miramar Beach, about 10 miles east of Destin (on the main drag). But don't let the lengthy drive bother you if you are staying at FWB or Destin -- this place is worth it!! We got there on a Thursday evening when they were opening (5pm). The place is somewhat small,... more

Just OK
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3 of 5 stars
Rya4   3 contributions
Rye, NH
Oct 12, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We went to Fat Clemenza's when it first opened a few years ago and we thought that we found a gem. After that we made a point to go there everytime that we came to Destin. However, we went back last week and found the food to be marginal. We shared a pizza for an appetizer...it was ok, I had... more

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5 of 5 stars
travelfanarkansas   8 contributions
Arkansas
Sep 23, 2009

First of all, the waitress took an interest in my 2 year old. After placing our order, she came by to give him crackers to keep him occupied. Then, his food came out about 5 minutes before ours did. That means she rushed his out to keep him occupied. That was going the extra mile. I was very impressed. The... more

Good pizza
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4 of 5 stars
dhollland   11 contributions
Maryville, TN
Sep 11, 2009

Good pizza. It was neat to see the brick oven and they were quick getting our food to us. $20 for the meal, best deal we have had in Destin. It is still pizza, but good. more

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5 of 5 stars
FoulTemptress   1 contribution
Saint Louis
Sep 10, 2009

What a fantastic time we had at Fat Clemenza's! The owner walks around to each table to greet his guests, and when we told him our little girl wants to be a chef when she grows up, he brought her into the kitchen for a look around! The actual chef let her help make our appetizer and she brought it... more

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5 of 5 stars
TallyFL   5 contributions
TallyFL
Sep 7, 2009
0/1 found this review helpful

A few weeks ago my husband and I happened upon this delightful little restaurant during our week's stay in Destin. It was so good we went back for a second night. The lasagna melted in your mouth. Must try the rolls or the bruschetta. We wanted to go back and try the pizza but just didn't get the time. The... more

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Fat Clemenza's Address

12273 Us 98, Destin, FL 32550
Tel: (850) 650-5980
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.