Charles Morgan | Built by the Docks | Ya Gotta Eat #8

Charles Morgan helped define the Gulf Coast restaurant scene.In 1979, he turned a small repurposed house on the Destin Harbor into Harbor Docks — a waterfront seafood landmark built on fresh Gulf fish, 400 feet of dock space, and a true “Gulf to Table” philosophy. What started as a dockside seafood house became an institution.But this episode isn’t just about seafood. It’s about legacy.In Episode 8 of Ya Gotta Eat, Charles sits down with Robert St. John and Drew Wooton to talk about building Harbor Docks from the ground up, sourcing directly from the Gulf, and creating a culture that has lasted more than four decades.For Robert, this conversation is personal. Harbor Docks is where his restaurant career began. This is a full-circle moment — mentor and mentee at the same table.They discuss risk, leadership, family ownership, expansion through Chuck’s Fish, and what it really takes to build something that stands the test of time.From boat captain to restaurateur.From a small house on the harbor to a multi-city brand.This is a conversation about grit, stewardship, and staying true to your roots.Food brings people together. Stories keep us together.As always: if we eat there, go eat there. Tip big. Support the places we visit.Pull up a chair — Episode 8 starts now. Because… Ya Gotta Eat!New episodes drop every other Wednesday.Subscribe and join us at the table.FOLLOW USInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/yagottaeatshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/yagottaeatshowTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@yagottaeatshowBusiness Inquiries: [email protected]▶️ Last Episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9PB1RSW_7vo🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3vyLYdyS0Q4omwaNcqVCrI🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ya-gotta-eat/id1856003639❤️ iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-ya-gotta-eat-315833688CHAPTERS#destinflorida #restaurantlife #seafood