China Star - Florida Panhandle

Service was great. I love the ambience. Appetizers (Bang-Bang Shrimps and Crabcake) were super delicious. We ordered chickens Marsala, that was very dry.

Nice place for seafood after a day at the Destin Commons. We got there a bit before the evening crowd, but stayed to see people waiting. Anyplace that serves seasoned olive oil with bread gets my attention up front. They were a bit stressed due to slim staffing, but I think they delivered great service anyway. We enjoyed an interesting meal with a variety of fresh ingredients. They remembered to prepare my father in law a “to go” dish that got ready just as we were finishing up! So thankful for that detail. And, its a pleasant yet simple setting.

I had a gift certificate that I decided to use for lunch. I ordered the Chilean sea bass with potatoes and sautéed spinach, and it was absolutely delicious! The manager came out to check on me and apologize for the wait, but I didn't mind as I wasn't in a rush. He explained that they had to re-cook my dish because the first attempt was slightly overcooked. When my food arrived, it was fabulous, just as I remembered. The service was excellent, and the dish was so great that I only wished there had been a larger portion!

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to this restaurant. The food was high-quality, delicious, and fresh. For lunch, we ordered lobsters, crab cakes, and Florida cob salad, all of which were fantastic. The restaurant was spotless, and the service was attentive and professional. The atmosphere was delightful. It truly offered everything one could wish for. We highly recommend this place to everyone.

What a fantastic place! The staff is wonderful, and the food was excellent. We had a great time, especially enjoying part of the happy hour with some affordable drinks, and our waitress was amazing. We ordered the Sirloin with Crab Cakes, and the Sirloin was cooked to perfection while the Crab Cakes were quite good. I had the grilled mahi mahi and shrimp with lemon sauce, which I found to be very delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back!