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Is Fort Walton Beach a party town?

Fort Walton Beach 1 answer Oct 13, 2026

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Yes — our listings count 50 bars and night clubs in Fort Walton Beach. The best rated: 380 Peruvian Bistro, The Gulf and Ivy and Ale.

From our listings, ranked by rating and popularity:

  1. 380 Peruvian Bistro (4.9★, Fort Walton Beach)
  2. The Gulf (4.7★, Fort Walton Beach)
  3. Ivy and Ale (4.8★, Fort Walton Beach)
  4. Maui Bus Stop (4.7★, Fort Walton Beach)
  5. Manatee's Tiki Bar (4.8★, Fort Walton Beach)

Worth the short drive from Fort Walton Beach:

  • Da' Matteo Ristorante Pizzeria (4.6★) in Mary Esther
  • Twisted Grape Wine Bar and Cafe (4.7★) in Shalimar
  • Happy's Watersports (4.9★) in Destin
Maui Bus Stop
Hawaiian restaurant · Bar & grill · Caterer
101 Perry Ave SE, Fort Walton Beach (850) 244-9999 Closed opens at 11:00 AM
4.7
website
Ivy and Ale
New American restaurant · Bar
222 Staff Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach (850) 226-2263 Closed opens at 3:30 PM
4.8
website
Da' Matteo Ristorante Pizzeria
Italian restaurant · Bar · European restaurant
3176 US-98, Mary Esther (850) 374-3054 Closed opens at 11:00 AM
4.7
website
Manatee's Tiki Bar
Restaurant · Bar & grill · Hamburger restaurant
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach (850) 244-3333 Closed opens at 11:00 AM
4.8
website
Happy's Watersports
Water sports equipment rental service · Amusement center · Boat rental service
316 Harbor Blvd, Destin (850) 654-0099 Closed opens at 8:30 AM
4.9
Popular place website
380 Peruvian Bistro
Peruvian restaurant · Bar · Brunch restaurant
125 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach (850) 660-7258 Closed opens at 11:00 AM
4.9
website
The Gulf
Seafood restaurant · Bar · Restaurant
1284 Marler Ave, Fort Walton Beach (850) 387-1300 Closed opens at 11:00 AM
4.7
Popular place website
Twisted Grape Wine Bar and Cafe
Cafe · Restaurant · Wine bar
1193 Eglin Pkwy N, Shalimar (850) 651-5100 Closed opens at 11:00 AM
4.7
website
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