Some of the best Pizza in American can be found in Destin, Florida.
Straddling the Choctawhatchee Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Destin, Florida is a premiere destination. Not only on the Florida panhandle, but in the entire United States.
Best Pizza in Destin Florida
Destin is home to great golf, pristine beaches, and spectacular sunrise. But, the city also has mouth watering pizza options.
Plus, when it rains and you can’t go to the beach, nothing beats a hot pizza with the family.
Skipping the big box chain pizzerias found all over America, you’ll find all sorts of delicious pizza. And, here is some of the best pizza in Destin Florida.
Merlin’s Pizza – Destin Fl
Along Airport Road, Merlin’s Pizza makes their own sauce and dough on a daily basis. There are three different styles of crust upon which to build your own: Traditional hand-tossed, thin crust, and crispy.
Don’t forget to add the cheese bread to your order. It might be the best you’ve ever had.
Merlin’s first opened its doors in Destin Florida in 1999. It is proud to have served thousands of pizzas to Gulf Coast residents and visitors. And, even prouder to call itself 100% local.
Merlin’s
1251 Airport Rd.
Destin, FL
850-650-3000
Landshark’s Pizza Company
For the sports and beer lover that wants handmade pizza pies, look no further than Landshark’s Pizza Company on Harbor Boulevard.
I just destroyed this pizza!! Landshark pizza in Destin absolutely amazing!! pic.twitter.com/dmvnUmZCtI
— Coach Russell (@AllenRussell2) October 15, 2013
Landshark’s is packed with televisions that always show the day’s best sporting events. From the NFL to the PGA.
Coming hot out of the kitchen (in addition to pizzas) are perfectly made calzones, wings, and brick oven fired submarine sandwiches.
Plus, the taps overflow with beer from local breweries like Destin Brewing Co., Oyster City Brewing Co., and Props Brewery.
Landshark’s Pizza Company
300 Harbor Blvd A-B
Destin, FL 32541
850-424-6743
Jet’s Pizza (Yes, It is a Chain)
If it’s selection you’re after, the Jet’s Pizza location in Destin FL offers the whole package. From the classic hand-tossed dough and thin crust to the more decadent Detroit-style, Jet’s offers literally everything you could ask for on a pie.
The Eugene Supreme combines Jet’s premium mozzarella and sauce with sausage, onions, green peppers, and mild peppers to perfect one of the best pizzas in town.
Detroit-style pizza is in between thin New York style and thick Chicago style pizza. It’s traditionally baked in a rectangular pan because auto workers in Detroit used rectangular automotive drip pans to bake their pies.
Jet’s
4418 Commons Dr E
Destin, FL 32541
850-654-5387
Pazzo Italiano Ristorante & Bar
On the higher end, Pazzo Italiano Ristorante & Bar offers a full menu that showcases the glory of Italian style cuisine.
The menu at Pazzo features Old World classics like eggplant parmesan, antipasto appetizers, and pasta dishes. The handcrafted, wood-fired pizza options also make Pazzo Italiano a Destin destination.
From the classic Regina Margherita to the adventurous (and spicy!) Diavola, featuring soppressata, salami, roasted peppers, and pepperoncini, there are simply no bad options.
Pazzo Italiano Ristorante
34904 Emerald Coast Pkwy #114
Destin, FL 32541
850-974-5484
Miller’s Ale House in Destin
Last, but certainly not least in Destin Florida, saddle up to the bar at Miller’s Ale House. It’s a place that takes, over everything else, its margaritas very seriously.
Miller’s offers six different styles of their house margaritas. This includes strawberry, kiwi, and an option simply labeled as their “Top Shelf Margarita.”
After perusing the taplist of 35 local, domestic, and craft beer options and making a selection, head over to the food menu where the highlight is flatbread pizza.
Load up on flatbreads like the classic Margherita or pepperoni, but it is even better to get adventurous. Try the Zingers flatbread with hot garlic sauce, bleu cheese, mozzarella, and scallions.
Miller’s Ale House
4906 Emerald Coast Pkwy.
Destin, FL 32541
850-837-0694
Grimaldi’s Pizzaeria – Best Pizza Anywhere, And Close to Destin
Grimaldi’s is not in Destin, but it still should be mentioned because it can’t be beat. They are the most award winning pizza place in the U.S.
Everything is handmade from fresh ingredients. This includes homemade mozzarella cheese and their pizza sauce.
Combine all that with their hand-tossed secret recipe dough (made fresh daily) and you get a pie that can’t be beat.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
780 Grand Blvd #100
Miramar Beach, FL 32550