First Watch

I had the best server, Robert! He was very knowledgeable about the menu and was very helpful with my drink selection. It was great to know that he was a regular to First Watch before he became a server. That's what I would call loyalty. The food was amazing and presentation and great and taste. A few pieces of bacon were a little darker or closer to Burnt than I would have liked. Overall, this is not the first time I have been the first watch and it won't be the last. I don't have pictures of my drinks because they are definitely fresh they squeeze and my palate is not used to that. So I sampled

Destin Location Wins on Service & Space! If you’re choosing between the local options, the First Watch in Destin is in a different league than the Santa Rosa Beach spot. The floor plan here is much larger and more open, which seems to translate to better service and significantly faster ticket times. You aren't cramped, and the kitchen really moves. My wife and I both ordered the Chimichurri Steak & Eggs Hash from the seasonal menu, and it was impressive. It’s a hearty mix of: * Seared steak and potato hash with house-roasted onions and peppers. * Two cage-free eggs, crumbled Feta, and house-pickled sweet peppers. * Finished with a roasted garlic aioli and a really bright chimichurri drizzle. It’s an excellent, high-quality dish for a chain restaurant. When you’re in the area during the

Excellent breakfast and great food quality! The only downside was the service. The staff appeared unhappy, with very little interaction or friendliness. It took nearly 20 minutes after being seated to even get acknowledged to receive a cup of coffee, and the overall service from our waitress was extremely SLOW. Will definitely return to give them another try.

When you walk in you are hit with a coffee smell and it absolutely woke us up!!! We were greeted very warmly and were promptly seated. Our waitress was so friendly. My tea was sour and off so they gave me a cranberry juice on the house and comped the tea. I ordered the turkey sausage gravy and biscuits with fully loaded seasoned potatoes and eggs. I ordered my eggs fried easy but it came scrambled so they also promptly fixed that as well. I also ordered the pumpkin donut holes which are AMAZING!!!!!!!! My husband got the pumpkin pancake breakfast and he was stuffed by the time he finished it all. Overall I would highly recommend this place!!!!

Locals here - we found our way in after another restaurant stopped serving breakfast at 10:30 AM, and immediately did a happy dance after the first bite.The holiday menu was such a pleasant surprise, specifically the carne asada breakfast tacos. Bold, flavorful, and easily the star of the table. They may be a holiday special, but they absolutely deserve a permanent spot on the daily menu. Our server Chris was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and lightning fast. He made the whole experience feel easy and fun. We’ll definitely be back!!