Welcome and thank you for stopping by and visiting the World Famous AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar in beautiful Destin, Florida! Whether you have spent time with us before or are just getting acquainted, you’ll soon discover why AJ’s has been the premier spot for fun and family entertainment for the past 25 years!

Perched upon the bluffs of Destin’s historic inner harbor, Aj’s and its employees are devoted to entertaining you and your entire family while making your visit to the beautiful beaches of Destin special. Located one quarter of a mile east of the Destin Bridge, AJ’s has plenty of free parking spaces adjacent to Highway 98.

Nestled amongst the busy fishing docks, AJ’s is a also great place to sit and watch history in action as the fisherman haul in their hearty harvest of the Gulf of Mexico’s finest fish and see personally why Destin is called the “World’s Luckiest Fishing Village!” Be a witness first hand to an enduring culture that exists in the hands and the hearts of its people.

Come to AJ’s Seafood Restaurant and take a seat on the outdoor deck or in our waterfront dining room as relics from Destin’s past hover above your head and old photographs from the early days of this once tiny fishing village adorn the wooden walls. View Destin’s fishing fleet as they haul in their fresh catch served daily from our kitchen. Enjoy teeming plates of delicious steamed lobster, boiled and fried shrimp, or a load of the ever-succulent crab legs. Take advantage of our time-perfected recipes of fried, broiled or blackened fish platters. Or settle on our juicy steaks, salads, sandwiches, and amazing pasta and chicken dishes. On our menu, there is something for everyone and our children’s menu makes dining at AJ’s fun for the entire family. So sit back, relax, and enjoy your meal and let our cheerful and dedicated wait staff serve you and learn to appreciate the heart of AJ’s philosophy, “friends cooking for friends!”

Stop off into AJ’s Oyster Bar, laugh, share stories with locals and make new friends. Order up a dozen of the finest raw oysters from the waters renowned as Apalachicola waters and watch and listen as they are shucked right in front of you.  We promise a soothing concoction when we incite you to kick back, “slip it out of gear,” and enjoy “IDLE TIME” – Our version of Happy Hour. Be greeted by one of our friendly bartenders and choose your favorite drink special and find specially priced menu items.

Outside the restaurant, we offer our own brand of Key Wet influence- a Tiki Village were you’ll be whisked away to tropical paradise through the sound of lives acoustic music . Cool down with a specialty frozen drink the café Locale, our outdoor Tiki Bar, or stop by our ice cream booth. 

Wander down to our marina and stand in awe at our fleet of legendary ships that depart on a daily schedule. Join the undaunted crew of the Blackbeard II, set sail, and become a swashbuckling pirate for an afternoon or enjoy a sunset cruise! Hold on tight and hear the roar of AJ’s Seablaster, THE THRILLER, as it screams and rockets you across the Gulf of Mexico. We also have plenty of room at the marina to welcome in our friends who arrive to AJ's by boat. Feel free to pull in and tie up the boat, take a break from the water, and grab lunch or enjoy a cold drink with friends.

Embark upon your star-studded night of celebration atop AJ’s Club Bimini overlooking the sugar white beaches which provides breathtaking views of the sun as it sinks into the emerald waters. Rated in the Top 100 Nightclubs in the United States, we know how to host a memorable party with several bars and two live bands seven nights a week. Each and every night, beautiful smiles permeate the suntanned faces and the hum of laughter is carried away by the warm sea breezes. Beneath the palaypa covered rooftop, dance the evening away with drinks as the live music mixes with the magic of the night.

We have a motto here at AJ’s – “LEGENDS NEVER DIE!” After 25 years – We’re doing something right and we keep getting better! Don’t miss out! Whether you are coming to Destin for a day or a week, make AJ’s the centerpiece of your next vacation and let our commitment to life’s simplest pleasures become a part of your experience in Destin. Others may copy the style, but there is just one original – AJ’S!!