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What are the best nightlife places in Fort Walton Beach?
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Oct 13, 2026
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Top rated in Fort Walton Beach, going by ratings and popularity: 380 Peruvian Bistro, The Gulf and Ivy and Ale. 380 Peruvian Bistro is the standout — rated 4.9★. There are 50 bars and night clubs in Fort Walton Beach in total.
From our listings, ranked by rating and popularity:
- 380 Peruvian Bistro (4.9★, Fort Walton Beach)
- The Gulf (4.7★, Fort Walton Beach)
- Ivy and Ale (4.8★, Fort Walton Beach)
- Maui Bus Stop (4.7★, Fort Walton Beach)
- 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 Open until 9:00 PM
4.7
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Ivy and Ale
New American restaurant · Bar
222 Staff Dr NE, Fort Walton Beach
(850) 226-2263 Closed
4.8
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Da' Matteo Ristorante Pizzeria
Italian restaurant · Bar · European restaurant
3176 US-98, Mary Esther
(850) 374-3054 Open until 8:00 PM
4.7
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Manatee's Tiki Bar
Restaurant · Bar & grill · Hamburger restaurant
573 Santa Rosa Blvd, Fort Walton Beach
(850) 244-3333 Open until 10:00 PM
4.8
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Happy's Watersports
Water sports equipment rental service · Amusement center · Boat rental service
316 Harbor Blvd, Destin
(850) 654-0099 Open until 5:00 PM
4.9
Popular place
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380 Peruvian Bistro
Peruvian restaurant · Bar · Brunch restaurant
125 Eglin Pkwy SE, Fort Walton Beach
(850) 660-7258 Closed opens at 4:00 PM
4.9
website
The Gulf
Seafood restaurant · Bar · Restaurant
1284 Marler Ave, Fort Walton Beach
(850) 387-1300 Open until 9:00 PM
4.7
Popular place
website
Twisted Grape Wine Bar and Cafe
Cafe · Restaurant · Wine bar
1193 Eglin Pkwy N, Shalimar
(850) 651-5100 Closed
4.7
website
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