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Pompano Joe's


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4.5 of 5 stars 89 ratings
89 ratings
5.0 of 5 stars
40
4.0 of 5 stars
25
3.0 of 5 stars
12
2.0 of 5 stars
4
1.0 of 5 stars
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#24 of 135 restaurants in Destin
  • Cuisines: American, Seafood
  • Address: 2237 Scenic Gulf Hwy, Destin, FL 32550
  • Phone:  850 837 2224
Traveler Description: Probably the busiest and most visited restaurant in Destin. Most locals will tell you that  this as the first place they dined out at. Everyone... more »

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4 of 5 stars
mick32 5 contributions
georgia
Jul 13, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We were able to walk to this restaurant from our condo (only about a mile). We thought we would be in for a wait, but luckily we were whisked away from the waiting line by an outside waiter because we had 4 or less in our party. We sat outside which was fine with us, its right on the beach,... more

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5 of 5 stars
booveea 1 contribution
Slidell. LA
Jul 8, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We were thinking that a place on the beach would be all tourist and no service but was I wrong. The service was friendly and effecient. We sat out on the deck and enjoyed a really good dinner. It was a nice place to savor the beach environment and relax. We arrived later in the evening, about 8 or 8:30... more

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4 of 5 stars
Angiem8 23 contributions
Arlington, TX
Jul 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

This place is very busy, be sure to arrive early and try to get into the bar area to wait. Crab legs were so plentiful, we almost couldn't finish them and they were delicious and a great value for $22. Tuna dip was pretty good, adding a little hot sauce did the trick. The view is worth a visit in... more

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3 of 5 stars
OhioSuzy 12 contributions
Ohio
Jul 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

We ate here on a Sunday evening. We got there and we didn't have to wait because we agreed to eat outside. The table and chairs was sticky and I felt it was dirty. The food was just okay. Our friend had a glass that was dirty. I probably would not return. more

It's OK.
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3 of 5 stars
Olineman 23 contributions
katy, texas
Jul 5, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Pompano Joe's really is a decent place. The food was pretty good while the view and location were great. We were there in the middle of the afternoon for a late lunch and did not have to wait for a table. The service was friendly, quick and attentive. I had heard that in the evenings there can be quite a... more

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1 of 5 stars
daniellesunque 2 contributions
Searching for a Great Meal
Jul 3, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

After waiting in line a LOOONG time, we were brought out and seated directly under a too loud amplifier, which, as it turned out wasn't a problem because the performer took a break between every song to talk with some beach bum who sat on the sidewalk next to the stage. Four songs later the performer announced he was done... more

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1 of 5 stars
radanielsk4 1 contribution
Tifton
Jul 1, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Nice view! The food is horrible and over priced. A tourist trap. more

Terrible
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1 of 5 stars
AtlantaAtlanta_Ga 7 contributions
Atlanta, Ga
Jun 24, 2009
4/5 found this review helpful

We ate at this restaurant this week and the service and food were terrible. The staff was rude and disinterested in us from the moment we entered our names, continuing with the poor service we received from our server. Our seafood dinners were undercooked and tasted terrible and when we notified our server, we were told the restaurant was very... more

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5 of 5 stars
fishinwithsavanna 1 contribution
Evansville, In
Jun 24, 2009
2/3 found this review helpful

We had a wonderful meal "again" at Pompano Joes, we go to PJ's every year and we always have a wonderful time. The views are wonderful the service is outstanding "thanks C Kelley" and the food/portion size for the price is just awesome. Its to bad that everyone hasn't had the experiences we have had for so many years. We... more

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2 of 5 stars
Scott_R_Atl 4 contributions
Atlanta, GA
Jun 23, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Thank goodness my wife and I did not wait in line for this place. Average food at best. Maybe good in Destin, but that's not saying much. more

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Pompano Joe's Address

2237 Scenic Gulf Hwy, Destin, FL 32550
Tel: 850 837 2224
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.