F

ine dining mixed with great 

food, a picturesque view of the 

Choctowatchee Bay, an indoor and 

an outdoor bar, water side seating 

and a gift shop would be the best way to 

describe the all new Gulf restaurants on 

Okaloosa Island. The unique and stylish use of 

shipping containers coupled with the location 

in the pocket of Okaloosa Island makes this 

restaurant an “ideal” spot for the whole family. 

The restaurant, which spans 13,701 square 

ft. will have a menu that changes every day, 

thanks to the supply of fresh fi sh, seafood and 

produce from local fi sheries and farmers. 

A select few invited to the grand opening 

on November 10 enjoyed free drinks and 

hors d’œuvres, while the Preservation Hall 

Jazz Band from New Orleans played in the 

background. Some guests conversed and 

touched bases with old acquaintances while 

others took the opportunity to tour the facility. 

Even though the event was the grand 

opening, the Gulf Restaurant was already 

opened to the public. Many locals and visitors 

to the area have already experienced the 

service as well as the menu and are giving good 

reviews.

photos  and story by

 

Zhalman Harris

VIP Destin at Okaloosa Island

Welcome Party

Steve Ivans & Lauren Catanese

Jessica Wright & Victor Bobu

Kitty Soucre & Thao Crook

Alexa Reau & Delynn Logan

Jennifer Auriemma, Lisa Gomez, Abbey Mars, Savanna Bailey, Michelle Bailey & Janelle McNamara

Katrina Howard & Jamell Richard

Ken Hair

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