Destin · US-98 · Seafood, burgers & gators
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
A Destin family favorite since 1982, serving burgers, Gulf seafood and gator, with live alligators just outside the dining room.
Walk-in only for regular dining. This opens Fudpucker’s menu.
Details checked October 2026
Price
$$
Tripadvisor lists $$–$$$
Hours
Daily from 11 am
Closing time varies by season
Parking
Free on-site lot
Big-rig fit not confirmed
Reservations
Walk-in only
Groups of 20+ can book a room
Start here
What to order
Come hungry for Gulf seafood, big burgers and a taste of alligator, the menu’s calling card.
The top go-to order
World Famous Fud Burger
A half-pound burger brushed with the house basting sauce, a recipe the restaurant says it has served since opening in 1982.
Pro tip: There are no regular reservations, so come early and let the kids visit the gators while you wait for a table.
More to try
- Shrimp and gritsAn award-winning house favorite with bacon jam.
- Gator bitesFried alligator tail with a sweet chili dipping sauce.
- Seafood and alligator gumboRoux-based gumbo with fish, shrimp and gator sausage.
- Stuffed shrimp ParmesanCrab-stuffed shrimp under a Parmesan sauce.
The Fudpucker’s story
Food, fun and a whole lot of gators
Fudpucker’s has been locally owned since 1982, and its Fud Burger dates back to that first year. The Destin restaurant on US-98 grew into a sprawling, colorful family hangout.
The big draw beyond the food is Gator Beach, an alligator park on the property where you can watch and feed live gators. Add an arcade, a gift shop and live music, and it’s as much an outing as a meal.
Why it made our list
- Live alligators at Gator Beach, on site
- Big, kid-friendly menu with gator dishes
- Casual, colorful setting with live music
- Free parking on US-98
What diners say about Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
The restaurant report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 2026.
While Fudpucker’s is great seafood, it’s also a whole lot more.
Fudpucker’s, on its website · fudpucker.com
How diners rate it
What diners mention most
What diners often mention
Live gatorsGator bitesBurgersGift shopLong waits
From Tripadvisor’s popular mentions. Google reviewers rate it higher than Tripadvisor reviewers do.
Good to know
Price per personAbout $20–$40
Special dietsGluten-free on requestVegetarian friendlyKids’ menu
Gator BeachOn site
Scores as published by Google (shown via Wanderlog) and Tripadvisor; we could not read Yelp’s page. The official site and Tripadvisor list different closing times. Confirm details with the restaurant.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
- Address20001 Emerald Coast Pkwy, Destin, FL 32541
- HoursDaily from 11 am
Closing time varies by season - Phone(850) 654-4200
- BookingWalk-in; private rooms for groups of 20–150
- ParkingFree on-site lot
The official site lists 11 am–8 pm and Tripadvisor lists 11 am–10 pm, so call before a late dinner. Destin businesses reopened soon after Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 9, 2026.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill
Park the rig for the night, then come over for gators and Gulf seafood. All three parks are a short drive along US-98.
Henderson Beach State Park
A 60-site state park campground behind the dunes, with full hookups, rigs to 60 ft and a boardwalk to 1.3 miles of beach. Book early.
Geronimo RV Park
A small, spotless park of 34 concrete full-hookup sites two blocks from Miramar Beach, with a free golf-cart beach shuttle.
Camping on the Gulf
The big beachfront campground east of Destin: 215 sites, 16 of them right on the sand, plus pools, a hot tub and rigs to 55 ft.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you head over.
Open daily from 11 am
Hungry for gator and Gulf seafood?
Head to Fudpucker’s on US-98, grab a table early and save time for the alligators at Gator Beach.
Thank you to the people behind these photos and this video. Please support them by giving their work a look. Photos: Ebyabe (Henderson Beach) on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0); Ebyabe (Destin beach) on Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0). These are area photos, not photos of Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill; the images were resized. Video: GoGoGoTravelers on YouTube (“Fun Times at Fudpucker’s Beachside Bar & Grill”). Review-site logos are trademarks of their owners.
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