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Best restaurant where the SEC vacations. Nominate your favorite.

Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:16 am
Posted by Billy Blanks
Member since Dec 2021
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:16 am
Destin/30A area


It's where the coaches and conference have their yearly meeting, Coach O enjoys some time on the Emerald Coast. And yes, most of the SEC fans do as well. It's become cool to "hate" on it but it's a nice spot to get some time on the beach.

I'll start us off.

I will say Stinky's Fish Camp or Boshamps.
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 9:18 am
Posted by paperwasp
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:29 am to
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It's become cool to "hate" on it but it's a nice spot to get some time on the beach

Personally, I don't "hate on it" for the aesthetics or the beach, I just don't prefer to be there with 10,000 other people and have to stand in line to get into an overpriced restaurant.

If I'm going to the coast, I'd rather spend my time around fewer people and go to some local shack with really good food and a decent bar.

To each their own, though.
Posted by mwlewis
JeffCo
Member since Nov 2010
21218 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:30 am to
Red Bar
Louis Louis
Shunk Gulley
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 9:31 am
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
22353 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:32 am to
I’m assuming some SEC fans have been to Daytona for the Race or whatever, I’ll nominate Aunt Catfish’s in Port Orange. Never had a bad meal there.

Posted by Hback
Member since Aug 2017
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:36 am to

Posted by Henry Jones Jr
Member since Jun 2011
68504 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:38 am to
Cafe 30A in Santa Rosa Beach
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 9:38 am
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:38 am to
Another SEC vacation spot is Hilton Head. I like Skull Creek (either Boathouse or dockside)

Posted by tgrmeat
Member since Sep 2020
4341 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:39 am to
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Red Bar
Louis Louis


Agreed with a slight edge to Louis Louis. It's basically Red Bar without the congestion and parking issues.
Posted by BigTastey
Middle Georgia
Member since Feb 2019
3419 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:43 am to
Destin is becoming trashy. My condo is across the street from public parking. People (families) sleep in their cars, taking showers in the bathroom and leaving it filthy. Litter in the parking lot. .
4th July idiots shooting fireworks out in to the gulf where the marine life live. Cigarette butts, plastic empty water bottles, trash on the beach daily.
I bought this property in the 90's when Destin was pristene. Seriously giving consideration to sell and get the hell out.
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 9:44 am
Posted by paperwasp
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:43 am to
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It's basically Red Bar without the congestion

Run by the same family, IIRC.
Posted by BigBinBR
Baton Rouge
Member since Mar 2023
4135 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:43 am to
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Red Bar Louis Louis Shunk Gulley


Vue on 30a
The Bay (over on 331)
Posted by paperwasp
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:45 am to
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People (families) sleep in their cars, taking showers in the bathroom


Posted by Farmer1906
The Woodlands, TX
Member since Apr 2009
50386 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:47 am to
Last time we went thru that area we rented a house on Alys Beach. George's was probably our favorite place to eat.

Posted by Hugh McElroy
Member since Sep 2013
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:49 am to
Gotta be some places in Charleston that could compete here.
Posted by parrothead
big salty ham
Member since Mar 2010
4445 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:51 am to
Recently spend a long weekend near Dahlonega, GA. Throughly enjoyed dinner at Montaluce Winery & Restaurant, Wolf Creek Winery, and Spirits Tavern.
Posted by AwgustaDawg
CSRA
Member since Jan 2023
6978 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:52 am to
quote:

I’m assuming some SEC fans have been to Daytona for the Race or whatever, I’ll nominate Aunt Catfish’s in Port Orange. Never had a bad meal there.



We spent 10 days in Daytona last summer and man what an experience LOL. Florida man eerywhere, most of them from Georgia and South Carolina though it seemed. Can't speak to Aunt Catfish's because in 10 days it was a 2-3 hour wait from the time they opened to they closed and I don't care if it causes multiple orgasms its so good at the end of the day it is only food and who has 2-3 hours to wile away waiting on a table. If they took reservations and it only took an hour I would consider it but it can't be worth 2 hours.
Posted by AwgustaDawg
CSRA
Member since Jan 2023
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Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:55 am to
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Another SEC vacation spot is Hilton Head. I like Skull Creek (either Boathouse or dockside)


SC Seafood is underated, probably because most people know Dirty Myrtle mainly and if you ain't into Ryan's type restaurants Myrtle Beach probably ain't for you. Charleston has some excellent restaurants and Beaufort is kind of off the beaten track and has excellent restaurants.
Posted by GoCrazyAuburn
Member since Feb 2010
34884 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:56 am to
Red Bar, Cafe 30A, Louis Louis, or George's get my vote.


Honorable mention to Dewey's because it is just a wonderful hole in the wall.
Posted by Dawgfanman
Member since Jun 2015
22353 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 9:58 am to
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We spent 10 days in Daytona last summer and man what an experience LOL. Florida man eerywhere, most of them from Georgia and South Carolina though it seemed. Can't speak to Aunt Catfish's because in 10 days it was a 2-3 hour wait from the time they opened to they closed and I don't care if it causes multiple orgasms its so good at the end of the day it is only food and who has 2-3 hours to wile away waiting on a table. If they took reservations and it only took an hour I would consider it but it can't be worth 2 hours.


Yeah Florida man lives in Daytona. Never waited 2 hours there..and if I did I didn’t notice as I always get a few drinks, listen to the live music and relax outside. I’ve definitely waited an hour or so.
Posted by GatorOnAnIsland
Florida
Member since Jan 2019
5805 posts
Posted on 5/23/23 at 10:01 am to
Louisiana Lagniappe is awesome in Destin

Grand Marlin on Pensacola Beach is the best
This post was edited on 5/23/23 at 10:03 am
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