Destin · Airport Road · Pizza
Merlin’s Pizza
A locally owned Destin pizzeria since 1999, with scratch-made dough, cheese bread worth the detour and delivery that can reach your campsite.
Opens Merlin’s ordering page on Slice for pickup or delivery. No reservations for dine-in.
Details checked October 2026
Price
$$
Specialty pizzas about $21–$29
Hours
Daily from 11 am
Until 10 pm; later some nights
Parking
Shared strip-mall lot
Big-rig fit not confirmed
Start here
What to order
Start with cheese bread, then pick a house specialty pie or build your own.
The top go-to order
Cheese bread
Merlin’s cheese bread comes in several flavors, and it’s the item reviewers most often tell first-timers not to miss.
Pro tip: Need gluten-free? Ask for that menu. Crusts, breadsticks, wings and salads are covered, and dairy-free cheese is available.
More to try
- Honey butter chicken pizzaA sweet-savory house specialty.
- Pub pepperoniA local favorite with plenty of pepperoni.
- Greek pizzaFeta, spinach, olives, red onion and roasted garlic.
- WingsAbout 10 flavors, including Cajun blackened.
The Merlin’s story
A Destin original since 1999
Merlin’s opened in Destin in March 1999 and has stayed independent and locally owned ever since. That longevity has made it a go-to for locals as well as beach-season visitors.
The kitchen makes its dough and sauce from scratch every day. Its Tripadvisor listing calls it “the local’s favorite pizza since 1999.”
Why it made our list
- Locally owned since 1999
- Dough and sauce made fresh daily
- Gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan options
- Dine in, carry out or delivery
What diners say about Merlin’s Pizza
The restaurant report card
We don’t copy other sites’ reviews, but the published scores are worth reading together. Scores checked October 2026.
Life is too short for corporate pizza.
Merlin’s Pizza, in its Tripadvisor listing
How diners rate it
What diners mention most
What diners often mention
Cheese breadFast deliveryGluten-free crustFriendly staffFamily-friendly
Our summary of recurring themes in Tripadvisor and Find Me Gluten Free reviews.
Good to know
Price per personAbout $15–$25
Special dietsGluten-free crustDairy-free cheeseVegan options
DeliveryAround Destin
Scores as published by Google (shown via Wanderlog) and Tripadvisor. Prices from Merlin’s menu on Slice, which may differ in the restaurant. Confirm details with Merlin’s.
Know before you go
Plan your visit
Merlin’s Pizza
- Address1251 Airport Rd, Destin, FL 32541
- HoursDaily from 11 am
Until 10 pm; later some nights - Phone(850) 650-3000
- BookingWalk-in, carryout or delivery
- ParkingShared strip-mall lot
Hours are from listings; Slice shows a later close on some nights, so call ahead. Destin businesses reopened soon after Hurricane Isaias on Oct. 9, 2026.
Where to stay nearby
RV parks near Merlin’s Pizza
Park the rig for the night and have dinner delivered, or drive over in the tow car. 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.
Destin West RV Resort
A 54-site resort on the bay side of Okaloosa Island, with a waterfront pool, full hookups and the Gulf just across the street.
Helpful answers
Frequently asked questions
A few details before you head over.
Open daily from 11 am
Craving pizza after the beach?
Grab a booth on Airport Road, or have Merlin’s bring a pie and cheese bread to your campsite.
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