AJ’s on the Bayou
Kick back by the water and cheer on your team at AJ’s on the Bayou, located at the base of the Cinco Bayou Bridge in Fort Walton Beach. With indoor seating and an open-air deck overlooking the bayou, AJ’s lets fans pair football with a beautiful waterfront view, a refreshing mimosa and something delicious to eat.
Make a weekend game even better with brunch and bottomless mimosas for just $10.95 with a food purchase. AJ’s also serves $12.95 weekday lunch specials that include iced tea. With live music or entertainment every day, it’s a lively destination where football, food and fun come together.
200 NE Eglin Parkway | FWB
850-226-7579
ajsonthebayou.com
AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar
Go big on game day at AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, home to the one and only Jumbotron on the Destin Harbor. Watch your favorite football teams on the big, big screen while taking in the energy and beauty of the harbor, enjoying fabulous food and sipping a game-day drink.
For 40 years, AJ’s has been serving fresh Gulf Coast oysters and cool libations. What began as a popular local hangout for fresh oysters and cold beer—shucked from the deck behind a small trailer on the harbor—has grown into one of Destin’s most iconic hot spots with four locations along the Emerald Coast. Add daily specials, mouthwatering drinks, live music throughout the month and exciting water activities in the Destin area, and AJ’s has everything you need for a winning football season.
116 Harbor Blvd. | Destin
850-837-1913
ajsdestin.com
AJ’s Oyster Shanty – Okaloosa Island
Bring your appetite and your game-day crew to AJ’s Oyster Shanty on Okaloosa Island. A dozen for me, a dozen for you—and plenty of football-season fun for everyone! The Shanty serves fresh, cold oysters and seafood alongside some of the best live music on the island.
Thursday football pairs perfectly with the Prime Rib Dinner Special, available every Thursday beginning at 4 p.m. Enjoy a 10-ounce cut of prime rib with a baked potato, side salad, au jus and horseradish cream sauce for $22.95. Save room for Key lime pie, served all day, every day.
Join the fun with karaoke every Wednesday at 7 p.m. and live music every other night. With food, entertainment and island energy, AJ’s Oyster Shanty is ready for football season.
108 Santa Rosa Blvd. | FWB
850-226-8108
ajsoystershanty.com
FUBAR Pizza Bar
Pizza, wings, football and a waterfront view—FUBAR Pizza Bar has the game-day lineup covered. Nestled on Okaloosa Island, this locally owned, family-friendly favorite carries all sports games and offers live entertainment, impeccable service and an inviting place to cheer on your team.
FUBAR is known for its almost-famous pizza and wings, but the fun goes well beyond the menu. Kids can enjoy an assortment of games, while adults can challenge friends to pool, cornhole or darts. Boaters can pull into one of FUBAR’s slips after a day on the water, and furry friends are welcome to join the party on the patio.
Planning your own football gathering, party or special event? FUBAR offers several private sections with the option of a private bar. Its outdoor deck can comfortably accommodate up to 300 guests and can be divided to suit your needs. Customized menus can feature everything from Italian favorites to prime rib.
Open seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
114 Amberjack Drive | Okaloosa Island
850-226-7084
fubarfwb.com
The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island
Turn game day into a day at the beach at The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island. With its prime Gulf-front location, convenient parking and variety of dining, shopping and entertainment options, The Boardwalk offers football fans plenty of ways to watch their favorite teams while enjoying the sights and flavors of the Emerald Coast.
Grab a table at Rockin Tacos, The Crab Trap, Floyd’s Shrimp House or Al’s Beach Club & Burger Bar, then enjoy a halftime walk along the shore. The breathtaking views are always on the menu, and sandy toes and salty swimsuits are welcome.
The Boardwalk is also an official county park with public beach access, free parking, pavilions, picnic tables, public restrooms and outdoor showers. Throughout the year, it hosts community favorites such as the Emerald Coast Motorcycle Challenge, coastal beach cleanups, the “Tricks and Treasures” Halloween event and the New Year’s Day Pelican Plunge. It is also home to two legendary volleyball tournaments: Emerald Coast Volleyball Week in the spring and the Emerald Coast Fall Classic.
1450 Miracle Strip Parkway SE | FWB
850-301-0959
theboardwalkoi.com
