Welcome to Fort Walton Beach, Florida, a vibrant coastal city with a population of 56,038, nestled along the picturesque Emerald Coast. Known for its stunning beaches and rich maritime history, Fort Walton Beach has seen a number of eateries come and go. Here, we explore the landscape of closed down restaurants—including those that have shut down permanently and others that were temporarily closed—offering a glimpse into the dining history of our beloved community.
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The Bull – Fort Walton Beach – 449 Eglin Pkwy Ne
449 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Subway – Fort Walton Beach – 748 Beal Pkwy Nw
748 Beal Pkwy Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Rincon Boriqua Llc – Fort Walton Beach – 119 A Racetrack Rd Ne
119 A Racetrack Rd Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Mission Restaurants Inc – Fort Walton Beach – 171 Brooks St Se
171 Brooks St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
B’s Smoking BBQ – Fort Walton Beach – 119 Racetrack Rd Nw B
119 Racetrack Rd Nw B
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Luxe Sports Grill – Fort Walton Beach – 138 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se
138 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Giovanni’s One89 – Fort Walton Beach – 189 Brooks St Se
189 Brooks St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Istanbul Foodlovers Express – Fort Walton Beach – 1824 Lewis Turner Blvd
1824 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Mango’s on the Bayou – Fort Walton Beach – Mango’S On The Bayou, 200 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Mango'S On The Bayou, 200 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Crust Pizzeria – Fort Walton Beach – 1826 Lewis Turner Blvd
1826 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Staff’s Restaurant – Fort Walton Beach – 24 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se
24 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Lorena’s Restaurant Cantina & Karaoke – Fort Walton Beach – 402 Racetrack Rd Ne
402 Racetrack Rd Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Dixieland Chicken Co – Fort Walton Beach – 735 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
735 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Flambe After Dark – Fort Walton Beach – 5 Racetrack Rd Nw
5 Racetrack Rd Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
790 North – Fort Walton Beach – 790 Beal Pkwy Nw
790 Beal Pkwy Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Thai Hut Garden 3 – Fort Walton Beach – 186 Eglin Pkwy Ne
186 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
County Line Pizza – Fort Walton Beach – 605 James Lee Rd
605 James Lee Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Korea House Restaurant – Fort Walton Beach – 290 Eglin Pkwy Ne
290 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Bonsai Thai Restaurant – Fort Walton Beach – 201 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw
201 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Thai House Restaurant – Fort Walton Beach – 815 Pinedale Rd
815 Pinedale Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Pandora’s Steak House – Fort Walton Beach – 1226 Santa Rosa Blvd
1226 Santa Rosa Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Tommy Mattonie’s Coastal Cafe – Fort Walton Beach – 723 Eglin Pkwy Ne
723 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Shrimp Basket Fort Walton – Fort Walton Beach – 560 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw
560 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
THE BLACK PEARL ISLAND GRILL – Fort Walton Beach – 1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se #104
1450 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se #104
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Cicis Pizza – Fort Walton Beach – 417 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw
417 Mary Esther Cut Off Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Black Angus – Fort Walton Beach – 449 Eglin Pkwy Ne
449 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Everyday Gourmet – Fort Walton Beach – 421 Racetrack Road
421 Racetrack Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Curbs – Fort Walton Beach – 119 Racetrack Rd Ne Suite A
119 Racetrack Rd Ne Suite A
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Bon De Paris – Fort Walton Beach – 255 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se B1
255 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se B1
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Smoothie Bar – Fort Walton Beach – 99 Eglin Pkwy Ne
99 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Rivals Sports Grill – Fort Walton Beach – 326 Eglin Pkwy Ne
326 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Just Buddys – Fort Walton Beach – 36 Wright Pkwy Nw
36 Wright Pkwy Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Waffle House – Fort Walton Beach – 318 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw
318 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Coach-N-Four Steak House – Fort Walton Beach – 1313 Lewis Turner Blvd
1313 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Upscale cafe and lounge – Fort Walton Beach – 76 Beal Pkwy Nw
76 Beal Pkwy Nw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
1824 Eats – Fort Walton Beach – 1824 Lewis Turner Blvd
1824 Lewis Turner Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Thirsty Hooker – Fort Walton Beach – 19 Eglin Pkwy Ne
19 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Cafetería La hondureña РFort Walton Beach Р102 Racetrack Rd Ne
102 Racetrack Rd Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Fort Walton Beach, Fl – Fort Walton Beach – 157 Brooks St Se
157 Brooks St Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Ocho Rios Caribbean Restaurant – Fort Walton Beach – 723 Eglin Pkwy Ne
723 Eglin Pkwy Ne
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Thai Art Restaurant – Fort Walton Beach – 815 Pinedale Rd
815 Pinedale Rd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Which Wich Superior Sandwiches – Fort Walton Beach – 735 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
735 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Nacho-N-Taco Taqueria – Fort Walton Beach – 318 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw
318 Miracle Strip Pkwy Sw
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Fort Walton Beach – 10 S E Eglin Blvd
10 S E Eglin Blvd
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Fort Walton Beach – 1000 Mar Walt Dr
1000 Mar Walt Dr
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Status: Permanently Closed
Props Brewery & Grill – Fort Walton Beach – 255 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se #19
255 Miracle Strip Pkwy Se #19
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Dry Dock Bar & Grill – Fort Walton Beach – 100 Perry Ave Se
100 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Permanently Closed
Howard Johnson’s Restaurant – Fort Walton Beach
245 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
Status: Closed Permanently
Howard Johnson's Restaurant, located at 245 Miracle Strip Pkwy SW, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548, is now a gas station.