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Great Food, Family Fun & Live Alligators In Destin
Fudpucker’s Restaurant in Destin
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill in Destin has been locally owned and operated since inception in 1982. Fudpucker’s Destin restaurant stands out from other Destin area restaurants by being dedicated to our owners’ three favorite “F” words: Food, Fun and Family. And, you can be assured that there’s plenty of each when you visit Fudpucker’s restaurant in Destin. Fudpucker’s is not just a restaurant, it’s not just a bar, and it’s certainly not just a “tourist” place – it’s a one-of-a-kind entertaiment experience, and one that can be enjoyed by kids and families of all ages.
Restaurant With Food & Fun
Fudpucker’s original restaurant in Destin is renowned for Great Food, Drinks, Live Alligators and World Famous T-shirts. We are Located in the heart of Destin directly on Highway 98. Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill’s Destin restaurant is the only place in Destin where you can see, feed, and even get your picture taken with a live alligator, shop for souvenirs & “World Famous” t-shirts, write your names on the walls, play arcade games, AND enjoy quality casual food in an upbeat and family friendly atmosphere.
Family Friendly Destin Restaurant
Fudpucker’s is the best restaurant in Destin, Florida for families with children. We were voted “Best Family-Friendly Restaurant” by locals in 2014. Parents love bringing their kids to Fudpucker’s restaurant. There are plenty of kid-friendly things to do so that mom and dad can relax.
Fudpucker’s restaurant features live alligators, family entertainment, and Teen Nights. We also have special kids’ menus with puzzles and games, sprawling buildings that are just fun to explore. We have a playground and lots of space where kids of all ages can actually write their names on the walls.
So, stop by Fudpucker’s Destin restaurant for a relaxing meal, a cold drink and a friendly smile any time you’re in Destin.
And, most of all, remember our world famous slogan , “Ya Ain’t Been Pucked, Till Ya Been Fudpucked”!
What’s Happening At Fudpucker’s
Some Great “Pucking” Gifts
Fudpucker's Trading Company We all face the same problem when we are on vacation: What “The Puck” are we going to give our family and friends as gifts? The struggle is real, but luckily, Fudpucker’s is here to help. The Fudpucker Trading Company (located inside...
What’s New At Fudpucker’s
Crazy Year At Fudpucker's Despite most of the world opening up after the craziness of the last couple of years Fudpucker’s had a fantastic start to the year. We have been blessed to live and do business in a place (The Great State of Florida) that has been fully open...
10 Things To Do At Our Restaurant
Here are several Things to Do at our restaurant, while you are in Destin, FL. You don’t have to play all day in traffic to have a good time! Spend the day at Fudpucker’s instead. At Fudpucker’s Restaurant in Destin, there’s plenty to do before and after you eat. Some...
About Us
Fudpucker's Beachside Bar & Grill
20001 Emerald Coast Parkway
Destin, FL 32541
(850) 654-4200
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Hours of Operation:
Monday - Sunday: 11am to 10pm