3-Day Destin Foodie Weekend

Your day-by-day plan

1. 1

   Harbor Classics, Condensed

   Morning:The Donut Hole: one classic glazed, one absurd special, zero regrets.

   Breakfast & coffee:Canopy Road Cafe

   Afternoon:The original Back Porch for the chargrilled amberjack sandwich that built its reputation, then the Boardwalk for the 4 pm catch show.

   Lunch:Papi's Cafe & Grill

   Evening:An oyster flight at Boshamps, then a harbor-lights dinner at Marina Café.

   Dinner:Moo La-la Ice Cream & Desserts

   Insider Tip:Ask every raw bar where today's oysters were pulled. Gulf beds vary and shuckers love the question.

2. 2

   The 30A Day

   Morning:Black Bear Bread Co. in Grayton. Arrive early; the pastry case is a speedrun.

   Breakfast & coffee:Hot Spot Cigars & Coffee

   Afternoon:Graze Seaside's Airstream row, take one scoop at Blue Mountain Beach Creamery, then a beach hour to earn dinner.

   Lunch:Rolls & Boba Hand Rolled ice cream & Bubble tea

   Evening:The splurge: Cuvee 30A or FOOW in WaterColor, with a nightcap on the Bud & Alley's rooftop.

   Drinks & nightlife:Pescado Seafood Grill & Rooftop Bar

   Insider Tip:30A dinner reservations in season are a two-to-four-weeks-out sport. Book before you pack.

3. 3

   Brunch & Provisions

   Morning:Boshamps Sunday brunch if the calendar allows, otherwise Fish Out of Water.

   Breakfast & coffee:Bread.Butter Bakery-Valparaiso

   Afternoon:The take-home run: smoked fish dip and local hot sauce travel beautifully. Then depart.

   Lunch:Smallcakes of FWB

   Evening:Home, already planning the eating-month return.

   Dinner:Frozen Dune Rolled Ice Cream

   Insider Tip:The first weekend of October converts this into a festival trip; the Destin Seafood Festival runs two miles of the harbor.