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The Back Porch Destin Menu & Prices

1740 Scenic Hwy 98 · restaurant

Destin, Happy Hour. 127 items read from The Back Porch's own menu. Menu reviewed October 2026. Signature plates: Snapper $25.99, Seafood Gumbo $7.99, The Angry Amberjack $23.49.

The Back Porch Destin Menu

Destin · 112 items

Appetizers

  • Surfside Sampler$27.99

    Hushpuppies, cheese sticks, Tuna dip and peel & eat shrimp

  • Stuffed Mushrooms$17.99

    six mushroom caps stuffed with our crab & spinach dip

  • Smoked Tuna Dip$17.99

    hickory smoked Yellowfin Tuna

  • Seafood Nachos$23.49

    with shrimp, fish, and scallops

  • Crab & Spinach Dip$18.99

    with lump crab meat

  • Fried Calamari$18.49

    hand breaded and fried crisp

  • Fried Pickles$14.99

    a gulf coast favorite

  • Cheese Sticks$14.99

    served with homemade marinara

  • Crab Claws$26.49

    available fried or broiled

  • Firecracker Shrimp$17.99

    tossed in our spicy remoulade sauce

  • Peel & Eat Shrimp$18.49

    a half pound of Gulf shrimp, served chilled

  • Hushpuppy Basket$14.49

    a basket of our delicious hushpuppies

Oysters see more oysters in Destin

  • Jalapeno Baked Oysters$20.99

    baked and topped with cheese, bacon and jalapenos

  • Back Porch Oysters$21.49

    baked and topped with crabmeat and cheese

  • Oysters on the Half Shell12.99/22.99

Soups & Salads see more salad in Destin

  • Shrimp Greek Salad$22.99

    Mixed greens with grape tomatoes, onions, Feta and Parmesan cheese, sliced Pepperonchini, black olives and Tzatziki sauce

  • General Cobb Salad$22.99

    Our twist on the classic cobb salad, with fried popcorn shrimp

  • Honey Chipotle Salad$22.99

    Served with grilled Chicken, or Amberjack (add 5.99)

  • Blackjack Tuna & Shrimp Salad$26.49

    blackened Yellowfin Tuna and Gulf Shrimp

  • Seafood Gumbo7.99/12.49

    loaded with shrimp, fish and crab meat

  • Shrimp & Corn Chowder7.99/12.49

    fresh Gulf Shrimp and corn

Sandwiches see more sandwich in Destin

  • Amberjack$22.49

    available fried, chargrilled, bronzed or blackened

  • Red Snapper$25.99

    available fried, chargrilled, bronzed or blackened

  • Grouper$26.49

    available fried, chargrilled, bronzed or blackened

  • Mahi Mahi$21.49

    available fried, chargrilled, bronzed or blackened

  • The Angry Amberjack$23.49

    spicy fried Amberjack with cheddar cheese

  • Crab Cake Sandwich$23.99

    golden fried lump crab cake

  • Shrimp Po-Boy$20.49

    loaded with fried popcorn shrimp

  • Fried Oyster Po-Boy$22.49

    loaded with golden fried oysters

  • Chicken & Swiss$18.99

    chargrilled chicken topped with swiss cheese

  • Fish Basket$24.99

    fried combination of Amberjack and Mahi Mahi

  • Beach Cheeseburger$18.99

    Choice Angus Beef topped with cheddar cheese

  • Fish Tacos$23.49

    Fried fish wrapped in flour tortillas

  • Firecracker Shrimp Tacos$22.99

    Fried popcorn shrimp drizzled with our spicy remoulade sauce

House Specialties

  • Seafood Boil$44.99

    Our new Back Porch Seafood Boil includes 1/2 lb of Snow Crab legs 1/2 lb of shrimp and our cajun butter for dipping!

  • Grouper Destin$43.99

    Gulf Grouper, grilled and topped with shrimp

  • Amberjack Parmesan$39.99

    Fillet of Amberjack, encrusted with breadcrumbs and Parmesan, baked and topped with lemon buerre blanc sauce

  • Snapper Florentine$43.99

    Gulf Red Snapper loaded with our popular crabmeat and spinach mixture

  • Back Porch Mahi$39.99

    Gulf Mahi Mahi stuffed with our famous crab mix

  • Blackjack Tuna$37.99

    Yellowfin Tuna, blackened and topped with roasted peppers and onions

  • Snow Crab Legs$47.99

    one pound of Alaskan Snow Crab

  • Porch Crab Cakes$41.99

    our famous crab cakes are loaded with lump crab meat

  • Crab Stuffed Shrimp$40.99

    fresh jumbo Gulf Shrimp topped with our famous crab stuffing

  • Panko Shrimp Pasta$33.99

    Panko crusted shrimp, cooked in scampi butter and served with linguine. Tossed with sautéed spinach and Alfredo sauce (No Sides)

Seafood Favorites see more seafood in Destin

  • Grouper$41.99

    Gulf Grouper is the most popular local fish

  • Red Snapper$41.99

    Gulf Snapper, a white and flaky local delicacy

  • Amberjack$36.99

    We are the originators of the famous "Chargrilled Amberjack"

  • Mahi Mahi$33.99

    white and moist with a distinct sweet flavor

  • Yellowfin Tuna$35.99

    a rich flavorful fish, chargrilled to perfection

  • Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$35.99

    large Gulf Shrimp skewered and grilled

  • Oysters$37.99

    golden fried oysters

  • Fried Scallops$38.99

    tender sea scallops fried to perfection

Seafood Combos see more seafood in Destin

  • Fried Captain's Platter$47.99

    shrimp, oysters, scallops, mahi mahi and a crab cake

  • Fried Grouper & Shrimp$41.99

    Gulf Grouper and Shrimp, both fried to perfection

  • Fisherman's Trio$46.99

    chargrilled Gulf Grouper, Amberjack and Yellowfin Tuna

  • Shrimp & Scallops$37.99

    broiled Gulf Shrimp and Scallops

  • Broiled Jubilee$43.99

    broiled Gulf Shrimp, Scallops, Mahi Mahi and one of our crab cakes

Steak & Chicken see more chicken in Destin

  • Ribeye$45.99

    a tender, 14 ounce Certified Angus Beef Ribeye, grilled to perfection

  • Surf & Turf$45.99

    14 ounce Ribeye cooked to perfection and paired with one of the following

  • + Three Stuffed Shrimp +$14.99
  • + Fried or Grilled Jumbo Gulf Shrimp +$13.99
  • + Alaskan Snow Crab Legs +$17.99
  • Paradise Chicken$29.99

    Two bronzed chicken breasts, broiled and topped with sautéed spinach, and our basil-garlic cream sauce

  • Chicken Tenders$25.99

    fresh tenders with a crispy batter

  • Blackened Chicken Linguine$30.99

    Blackened chicken with our Alfredo cream sauce (No Sides)

Kids' Menu

  • Fried Chicken Tenders$12.49
  • Fried Popcorn Shrimp$12.49
  • Pepperoni Pizza$12.49
  • Fried Fish Toes$12.49
  • Grilled Fish$12.49
  • Grilled Cheese$12.49

Desserts see more dessert in Destin

  • Key Lime Pie$8.99

    taste one of Florida's favorite desserts

  • Florida Sunshine Cake$11.49

    a moist orange cake with layered orange mousse and covered with white chocolate icing

  • Ultimate Chocolate Cake$10.99

    moist chocolate cake with rich chocolate mousse and topped with fudge, homemade brownies and chocolate icing

  • Dippin Dots$6.99

    various flavors in a convenient TO-GO pouch

Sides

  • Back Porch Original Coleslaw$3.99
  • Mashed Potatoes$4.99
  • Twice Baked Potato$5.99
  • Southern Corn Medley$4.99
  • Lemon-Dill Rice$3.99
  • French Fries$5.99
  • House Salad$8.99

Gluten Free Appetizers see more gluten free in Destin

  • Seafood Nachos$23.49

    Piled high with shrimp, fish, scallops

  • Crab Claws$26.49

    Broiled in a garlic butter sauce

  • Peel & Eat Shrimp$18.49

    1/2 pound, boiled with our secret seasonings

  • Smoked Tuna Dip$17.99

    Hickory smoked Yellowfin Tuna

  • Oysters on the Half Shell*12.99/22.99

Gluten Free Salads see more gluten free in Destin

  • Shrimp Greek Salad$22.99

    Mixed greens with grape tomatoes, onions, Feta and Parmesan cheese, sliced Pepperonchini and Tzatziki sauce

  • Honey Chipotle Salad$22.99

    Served with grilled chicken or Amberjack (add 5.99)

  • General Cobb Salad$22.99

    Our twist on the classic cobb salad, with fried popcorn shrimp

Gluten Free Sandwiches see more gluten free in Destin

  • Grouper$26.49

    Gulf Fish

  • Snapper$25.99

    Gulf Fish

  • Amberjack$22.49

    Gulf Fish

  • Mahi Mahi$21.49

    Gulf Fish

  • The Angry Amberjack$23.49

    Spicy grilled Amberjack topped with Cheddar cheese

  • Beach Cheeseburger$18.99

    Choice Angus beef topped with Cheddar cheese

  • Chicken & Swiss$18.99

    Grilled chicken topped with Swiss cheese and bacon

Gluten Free Entrees see more gluten free in Destin

  • Grouper$41.99

    Gulf Fish

  • Snapper$41.99

    Gulf Fish

  • Amberjack$36.99

    Gulf Fish

  • Mahi Mahi$33.99

    Gulf Fish

  • Grouper Destin$43.99

    Gulf Grouper, grilled and topped with bay shrimp and our lemon caper beurre blanc sauce

  • Jumbo Gulf Shrimp$35.99

    Skewered and grilled with our seasonings

  • Shrimp & Scallops$37.99

    Fresh Gulf Shrimp and Scallops, broiled in our seasoned butter

  • Snow Crab Legs$47.99

    One pound of Snow Crab Legs

  • Fisherman's Trio$46.99

    Grilled Gulf Grouper, Amberjack and Yellowfin Tuna

  • Ribeye*$45.99

    Certified Angus Beef 14 oz Ribeye, grilled to perfection

  • Surf & Turf*$45.99

    Certified Angus Beef 14 oz Ribeye, grilled to perfection

  • + 3 Stuffed Shrimp$14.99
  • + Snow Crab Legs (1/2 pound)$17.99
  • + Gulf Shrimp (grilled)$13.99

Gluten Free Kids' Menu see more gluten free in Destin

  • Grilled Fish$12.49

    Served with your choice of Southern corn medley, coleslaw, twice baked potato or house salad. Includes a souvenir Back Porch frisbee

The Back Porch Happy Hour Menu

Destin · 15 items

The Back Porch Happy Hour Menu

  • Draft Beer - Miller Lite, Yuengling, Michelob Ultra$3.75
  • Bottle Beer - Miller Lite, Bud Light, Budweiser, Coors Light, Michelob$4
  • Well Drinks - House Wine$5
  • Margaritas - Bloody Marys$6
  • Peel & Eat Shrimp$9.99

    Appetizer Special

  • Draft Beer - Miller Lite, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, Dead Parrot$3.75
  • House Margarita$6
  • House Wine$5.50
  • Bloody Mary$6
  • Mix & Match Domestic Bottle Beer Buckets (select 5)$22
  • Well Cocktails$4.75
  • Fried Pickles$8

    Appetizer Specials

  • Smoked Tuna Dip$9

    Appetizer Specials

  • Cheese Sticks$8

    Appetizer Specials

  • Firecracker Shrimp$9

    Appetizer Specials

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