Frequently asked questions

  • The Village Door is located in the village of Baytowne Wharf on Sandestin’s Bayside. Map and directions are available at the main gate of Sandestin.

  • That was us running the same business with a different name; nothing has changed. John Wehner owned and operated The Famous Door on Bourbon Street from 1992 to 2002. In 2002, we moved to the Sandestin Resort and changed our name to The Village Door. We are no longer associated with The Famous Door on Bourbon Street.

  • Yes, the outside deck is open year-round.

  • Yes please come in and order at the bar. You can also call (850) 601-5959 or place your order online at order.thevillagedoor.com

  • Yes, The Village Door can be reserved for any gathering.

    Please email info@thevillagedoor.com

  • Our restaurant is The Dockside Restaurant. Information is available here on this website.

  • Tuesday Nights During the Summer! The best way to ensure the other times fireworks are offered is to check the Baytowne Wharf website at www.baytownewharf.com. Our deck is one of the best places to watch the fireworks as they are launched from the lagoon and are visible directly overhead.

  • We are in our 21st year of continuous operation thanks to our dedicated customers!

  • The earlier you get to the door, the less the cover will be (even on holidays).

  • Our bartenders are very creative. We have great specialty drinks, daiquiris, and craft beer selections. We have free drinks from 8:30 to 9:30 pm at our dance club!

  • Fun Party-Dance Music. They play great classic rock, College Rock, disco, R&B as well as the latest dance music. You will want to sing along with everything. The dance floor is always packed. The DJ will play current mega-hits as well as some classic dance and party favorites.

  • Resort casual is appropriate; everything is casual in Destin.

  • Not inside. We do however have two large decks with seating available, overlooking the bay with gorgeous views of the marina.

  • You can fill out our online application here to apply for all positions.

  • Send us a demo pack and list of references to tickets@thevillagedoor.com