Bijoux

We always enjoyed this restaurant when it was down at Baytowne. New location is very easy to access with better parking. Food is still great. Nice wine selection. Michael was a fantastic server. It’s a great place to go for a nice leisure dinner.

I know three stars sounds low given that I actually had a really lovely night here. My husband and I went with a group of friends. The cocktails were the best part– inventive and delicious. The appetizers were something with crab and the baked brie. Although they were soooo good, I could not believe how small the brie was. 4 of us wanted to split the two apps but there was barely enough brie to each have a bite.
My husband ordered steak (rare) and it was overcooked and not good– the quality of cut just wasn’t what we expected at a place like this. I got the oyster salad as my meal because it sounded so interesting, but it was pretty boring,
and I only ended up eating a couple bites.
I will probably go back when I’m there for a conference in the future because the atmosphere and drinks are nice, but I did not feel it was worth the money ($ 150 with tip for my husband and me, 2 cocktails each, appetizer, 1 salad, 1 entrée).

Bijoux is slightly buried within a courtyard of a local shopping area. You will not see it from the front, so my advice is to drive around the back and park. There is a fairly romantic and upscale feel to the place which also houses a more contemporary full bar at it’s entrance.
Service — The service was wonderful. Courteous, attentive, and well-​informed regarding wine and the food being served. No complaints here.
Food — This was much more to be desired. The blackened brie was a worthwhile choice and it this author’s only recommendation in this review. On special was a creole tomato and shrimp bisque, which was disappointing in that the only taste mustered was that of a burned roux (a cardinal sin for any Louisianian). The filet was not terrible, but was simply mediocre — fairly bland and paired terribly with bacon sauteed kale which overpowered the steak’s flavor profile by a sizable margin. Worse yet, one of my party opted to add lobster with the steak. WARNING to any who wish to entertain this option, the lobster is fried! This was an expensive lesson to learn as we probably wouldn’t have opted in had this fact been made clear. When brought up, the response was «that’s how we’ve always done it».
Overall — As much as I wanted to like this place, the evidence of a good meal just was not there. If you wish to try this place, I hear the grouper is good, but do your diligence and ask questions to make sure you are getting what you want. From my standpoint, this was a large tab for a meal choice that I regret. I don’t like being this person (proven by my multitute of other reviews), but three strikes… you are out, Bijoux.
Also, there is a well-​meaning wine list with plenty of good choices… but have more than one in mind, as the stock may work against you.

Amazing! From décor to service to the quality and creativity of the food bijoux nails it on every level. The lobster spring rolls and filet were absolutely perfect. Jimmy gave us great service at the bar. Will definitely be back when we come back to Destin.

I was so impressed on my first trip here! Everything that came out of the kitchen was absolutely delicious.
Blackened Brie: the best brie I’ve ever had — perfectly paired with the walnut bread and the grapes, this is like the french toast of brie.
Crab Beignets: I could eat a million of these guys. Light, fluffy and tasty!
Grouper Almandine: Perfectly cooked classic dish.
Fried Oyster Salad: My favorite! These oysters are huge and perfectly fried and the salad is hearty enough to be a main course with some starters. LOVED.
PINEAPPLE COBBLER: Oh. Em Gee. This might be the best dessert I’ve ever had. EVER. I am not usually a big dessert person but I could eat this every day.
The service was also fantastic — our waiter was attentive and friendly and gave us great recommendations. And the ambiance, while not too beachy, is great — contemporary and clean.
This is now definitely one of my top 5 restaurants in the Destin area.

One of the best restaurants I’ve been. It is elegant. Food is great. I has the ahi tuna and my wife the gulf shrimp. The deserts were gorgeous. Lots of wines on the carte. Excellent service. I will return for sure on my next time in Destin.

My favorite was duck confit. That’s a duck leg appetizer, which you have to try. The night was great already! Our main course choice was the grouper. It is hard to imagine how it can be cooked any better. That’s one of the best local fishes. You can not go wrong if you picked it. The new location is so nice that any fine dining restaurant in the area can be jealous. I can’t wait to go back and try other items on the menu. 5 stars — no questions at this time!

Tried going here for late dinner at 9:26pm. They wouldn’t answer the phone after calling 4 times. Not ok for a restaurant to just stop answering their phone before closing.

This was our first trip since they moved into their new space. It is very tastefully decorated with plenty of dining spaces that can accommodate anything from an intimate seating for 2 to much larger parties. They have a private room that can be reserved for groups of 12 or less that has a glass window looking into their wine cellar. Again, very tastefully decorated. And all this just enhances the amazing and well prepared food options! I had the Grouper Almandine which was wonderful and my husband had the Pork Chop that had amazing flavor. It was a nice, very thick, bone-​in cut. Dessert was a very yummy peach cobbler. Our server, Melissa, was very good, well informed and passionate about her work. On top of her friendliness and professionalism, she also was able to answer our questions regarding the wine list and had more than just a cursory knowledge of the wines. Overall, a GREAT culinary experience and one that I highly recommend!

A serious restaurant in Destin/​Sandestin.
Have been frequenting this restaurant since it opened in Baytowne Wharf which it outgrew years ago. Through two wonderful owners it became much better than where it was. Now right outside the gates of Sandestin and no longer plagued by the fictitious fees and taxes supporting the developer, this restaurant shines and brightly!
Everything is right, the design, staff, bar and especially the food. Have never had a meal that wasn’t superior to any other restaurant within 10 miles. It’s just all good.
Price for product is right on the point and atmosphere in or outdoors only enhances
the total experience. If you are looking for a fine dining experience and not expecting chain restaurant or tourist prices… there are only two around Sandestin… Bistro Bijou and Seagar’s at the Hilton. And for the buck… there are no better two.

It is the best restaurant in the panhandle, service is great and fast, the bartender Jimmy is the best, the Chef Ammand is creative and talented, never fails food is delicious, top notch, very friendly and comfortable atmosphere, recommend highly

This one is a favorite. There is nice outdoor seating along with very quiet and quaint seating inside. The food is always outstanding you can count on it. It’s a little place at Baytowne we never miss!

I could have ate the pickled shrimp as an entrée, it was that good.
My entrée, the grouper was also delicious as was the chocolate hazelnut cake.
The service was great — she handled our rather rowdy group quite well.