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Located off Scenic Highway 30A, AJ’s Grayton Beach is the newest location in the AJ’s family. Formerly Pandora’s, AJ’s transformed this location into a cool, coastal cabana with comfortable indoor and outdoor seating. Inside, three bars, two stages and a dining area, complement the lush outdoor patio and firepit. AJ’s Grayton Beach was voted one of 30A’s Hottest Spots for Live Music.

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AJ’s Annual Free Thanksgiving Day Feast on the Emerald Coast

AJ’s Annual Free Thanksgiving Day Feast on the Emerald Coast

DESTIN, Fla., Nov. 22, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the ninth consecutive year, AJ’s on the Bayou is excited to invite everyone to its free Thanksgiving Day meal, served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The beloved waterfront restaurant aims to surpass last year’s turnout of nearly 1,000 meals, extending a warm invitation to all in the community.

AJ’s Grayton Beach Hosts Fourth Annual S’mores with Santa

AJs Grayton Beach - Santa and S'mores

GRAYTON BEACH, Fla., Nov. 19, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — Mr. Claus comes early this year at AJ’s Grayton Beach Fourth Annual “S’mores with Santa” event. This free family activity is set to kick off on Wednesday, November 24 from 4 p.m. till 7 p.m. and is the ideal way to get into the holiday spirit.

AJ’s Feeds the Community this Thanksgiving 2021

AJ'S Thanksgiving Event 2021

DESTIN, Fla., Nov. 18, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — For the sixth year, AJ’s on the Bayou, will host a free Thanksgiving Day meal from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. Last year, the waterfront restaurant served close to 1,000 meals. “We open up our doors to everyone, to ensure that no one is alone or hungry for the holiday,” says Keith Waters, Director of Operations for AJ’s.

AJ’s on the Bayou to Host Free Firework Show at Stars and Stripes Celebration

AJ's Stars and Stripes Celebration

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla., June 25, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — The folks at AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar know that there’s no better way to kick off the summer than with a live firework show along Florida’s Emerald Coast. That’s why it’s excited to host a free firework show at AJ’s on the Bayou, one of its four popular locations.

Owner of AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar Ranked as one of the Country’s Most Influential Restaurant Executives

Alan Laird, Owner, AJ's Seafood and Oyster Bar DB, MSB of Destin LLC

DESTIN, Fla., May 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — In 2020, readers of “Nation’s Restaurant News” had a chance to weigh in on who they considered leaders in the restaurant industry. The people have spoken and Florida’s own Alan Laird, owner of AJ’s Seafood & Oyster Bar, ranked number 37 out of 500 submissions in the category for “Most Influential Restaurant Executives in the Country” on its “Power List 2020.”

AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar Announces its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament Dates

AJ's Spring Fling 2021

DESTIN, Fla., March 8, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — It’s time to break out that fishing gear. AJ’s Seafood and Oyster Bar is hosting its Spring Fling Cobia Tournament from April 2-3, 2021. And, this year’s event benefits two of its favorite non-profits, the Destin Fishing Museum and Kids on the Coast Foundation. Proceeds from the tournament will be split between the two.

AJ’s 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Brunch at Fort Walton Beach and Grayton Beach Locations

AJ's Second Annual Mardi Gras Brunch

FORT WALTON BEACH and GRAYTON BEACH, Fla., Jan. 14, 2021 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — AJ’s Restaurant Group is celebrating their 2nd Annual Mardi Gras Brunch at two of their locations on the Emerald Coast. AJ’s on the Bayou on Sunday, February 7; and AJ’s Grayton Beach on Sunday, February 14. Brunch at both locations will begin at 10 a.m. featuring New Orleans favorites such as Mardi Gras Omelette, Beignets, Bread Pudding, Jambalaya, Etouffee, with a crawfish boil starting at 12 p.m.

AJ’s Grayton Beach along with Road Dogg Rescue Hosting Free Holiday Photos with ‘Santa Paws’

Santa Paws at AJ's Crayton Beach

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla., Dec. 2, 2020 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — This Sunday, December 6, AJ’s Grayton Beach will be holding a special holiday photo event with “Santa Paws.” Santa will be on site at AJ’s Grayton Beach from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. for guests to take pictures with their fury four legged friends.