Restaurants in Panama City Beach
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Best Restaurants
“We reserved a table for 5 on Easter Sunday. Everything was superb! The ambience, service, food and wine was wonderful.”
“Beautiful inside and out. Staff were amazing! We booked a reservation for my daughter’s 23rd birthday and when we got there the staff was so welcoming and had personalized menus saying Happy 23rd Birthday, Emily! They made her night so special and the food was so delicious! We highly recommend.”
“We enjoyed a wonderful supper tonight at Saltwater Grill! It was our first time dining, and we’ll be forever customers. The restaurant has a fresh coastal vibe, and the food was delicious. Erin, our server provided excellent service, and her recommendation didn’t miss. We ordered the manic sushi roll, lobster spring rolls, and martinis to start. Then for our main entrees the prime rib, and catch of the day scallops. It was all wonderful. We ended with the cheesecake, which was absolutely delicious and enough for 5 people to share. If you’re ever in the PCB area, you must visit Saltwater Grill. It was excellent!”
“Food was amazing!! Their fried chicken is the best tasting and the pork chop was delicious and soooo tender. You could cut the pork chop w a fork. Yummy. The poppyseed salad was the best and the green beans ooh, so good! But the sweet potato I couldn't get enough...yummy, yummy, yummy! I'm too full to eat dessert but they let you take that home w you. Our waitress, Kaitlyn, was so sweet and attended to our every need. A place we will recommend to our friend's and family. Now to go and walk off those extra calories. Haha! Well worth the extra calories!!!!”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“We’ve been to multiple restaurants looking for the best hush puppies. HANDS DOWN Dee’s has the BEST hush puppies! The burgers and mayo main tacos were amazing! Customer service, amazing! Wish we would have found them sooner on our vacation.”
“Fabulous food and service! The dough was just delicious and fresh and the homemade ranch dressing was just amazing! We will definitely be back!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Lovely atmosphere and liked the food served hot n tasty. Must try fusion food options”
“The food is incredible! I have always enjoyed everything I have had here. one of our families favorite spots in Panama City. Whether you are a local or just visiting this is a must go to location. The staff and owners are all so kind and support the local community as well.”
“Was our first time eating here, and honestly we loved it so much we ate it again the day before we left! Delicious food, and the guys running it was phenomenal, They were so kind and generous, I wish more places we're like this! we will definitely be coming back when we vacation again!”
“Beautiful inside and out. Staff were amazing! We booked a reservation for my daughter’s 23rd birthday and when we got there the staff was so welcoming and had personalized menus saying Happy 23rd Birthday, Emily! They made her night so special and the food was so delicious! We highly recommend.”
“We enjoyed a wonderful supper tonight at Saltwater Grill! It was our first time dining, and we’ll be forever customers. The restaurant has a fresh coastal vibe, and the food was delicious. Erin, our server provided excellent service, and her recommendation didn’t miss. We ordered the manic sushi roll, lobster spring rolls, and martinis to start. Then for our main entrees the prime rib, and catch of the day scallops. It was all wonderful. We ended with the cheesecake, which was absolutely delicious and enough for 5 people to share. If you’re ever in the PCB area, you must visit Saltwater Grill. It was excellent!”
“Excellent Carlie Gintoli-Ms. Universe 2023 Ms. World International 2025 MS. GREAT BRITAIN 2025”
“local here...we eat there quite often and when we have visitors in town. Had dinner last night and it was amazing, as usual! Aniston was incredibly attentive without being annoying, food presentation was beautiful, served hot and in a timely manner! We love that they offer the Locals card..it is very much appreciated! One of the owners is always present and touching tables. Highly recommend!!”
“the service and the food was excellent we went tonight and although it was a little bit crowded being St Patrick's Day we were celebrating our anniversary we will definitely go again and although I am on a restricted diet there were lots of great choices the elk Burger was fantastic and those brussel sprouts never thought I would be someone to Rave about brussel sprouts but there were so many flavors going on in there our waiter give us great suggestions and despite the crowd checked up on us often we thoroughly enjoyed it”
Outdoor Dining
“Food was amazing!! Their fried chicken is the best tasting and the pork chop was delicious and soooo tender. You could cut the pork chop w a fork. Yummy. The poppyseed salad was the best and the green beans ooh, so good! But the sweet potato I couldn't get enough...yummy, yummy, yummy! I'm too full to eat dessert but they let you take that home w you. Our waitress, Kaitlyn, was so sweet and attended to our every need. A place we will recommend to our friend's and family. Now to go and walk off those extra calories. Haha! Well worth the extra calories!!!!”
“10/10 recommend The Pour! While pregnant pretty sure I was going once a week. Great quiet little spot for breakfast or lunch and my favorite coffee in PCB and PC combined. Highly recommend Farmers Market, best sandwich and always just as good every time I go. Mudd Puddle is my go to drink and it brings joy to my heart every sip I take. It’s a matcha tea with espresso and vanilla. 🤌🏼 While pregnant I’d go with decaf option to keep caffeine low but my goodness it’s just as good! Staff is wonderful every time I go! The baked goods are phenomenal. I can’t say enough good things about them. I’ve introduced this place to countless people and always love that it becomes a new staple staple as well.”
“Stopped in for baked goods Tuesday & had to come back today to sit in for breakfast because they were so good!! We had the Mexicana Latte and the hash brown bowl and it was amazing!!!! I love being able to get a full breakfast with a craft coffee. 10/10 will be back!!”
“We don’t have Culver’s in Maryland , so whenever we are traveling and looking for something fast and see a Culver’s, we have to stop!
They have a large selection of items many of which you won’t find at your typical national chain. Wish they would expand into the mid Atlantic states.”
“local here...we eat there quite often and when we have visitors in town. Had dinner last night and it was amazing, as usual! Aniston was incredibly attentive without being annoying, food presentation was beautiful, served hot and in a timely manner! We love that they offer the Locals card..it is very much appreciated! One of the owners is always present and touching tables. Highly recommend!!”
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“Love this place!! Casual and just delicious!!”
“Stopped here with my husband for a quick bite after leaving the beach. Very clean and the food was excellent. It was just what we needed after a long day outside. We had the curry goat with pasta, peas and rice. We also had the Manish soup and a veggie plate with cabbage, calleloo, plantains, with peas and rice. Everything was wonderful and Chales did a great job of meeting all of our request. If your looking for authentic Jamaican food this is the place.”
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“I never really come to the internet to leave reviews but our experience last night was just too good not to. We were in town for one night and after driving for 6 hours, we were hungry and found you guys through Yelp and decided to give it a try. We started with the French onion soup and its hands down the best I’ve ever had. My husband, 16 year old son and I then did the hunter carnivorous experience and OH. MY. GOODNESS. There wasn’t a single bite of food left on any of our plates throughout the 5 courses. The portion sizes were perfect. Each plate was a completely different experience and the flavors were SPOT ON! My husband and I did the wine pairings and that was phenomenal as well. Our server Payne was excellent. He offered just enough info about each dish/wine to where we felt knowledgeable but it wasn’t overkill. 5 star experience from start to finish. I’m already looking forward to going back! Excellent establishment!!”
“Saki House 2 is definitely authentic Japanese cuisine. A lot of business on Panama City Beach claim to be authentic Japanese, but are not. I've been there. was stationed at Butler on Okinawa and have dined at many restaurants there, Tokyo, Osaka..all over Japan. Saki House 2 is definitely worth the visit and I'll always return. J”
“Listen, Tina is the SWEETEST person I've ever met In. My. Life!! The food was good (hibachi was FIYAH), but even if it hadn't been, Tina would have made up for it with her sweet personality and beautiful heart! One of three people who has actually bothered to talk to us since we moved in Panama City Beach two days ago. We love her and we love this buffet and we will go again and again!”
“We tried Pompanos for the first time yesterday. At first it was humid inside but the temp quickly cooled down and was more than comfortable. The food was AMAZING. Our waitress Bobbie was incredible as well. She was so sweet and I felt that she genuinely cared about us and wanted us to have the best experience possible. The food WAS amazing, but the service and Bobbie are the main reason we will be returning! After eating, I immediately spoke with the manager (Who was also extremely friendly and appreciative) and made sure that Bobbie got the praise she deserved! 10/10 experience.”
“Nice hotel . Nice location onthe beach (across the street) . Great customer service . We came during the summer season so there were a lot of children and families. Another time of year would be better for couples-Just my thoughts.. 2free drinks were served free of charge during our weekend stay after 5p. Pool and hot tub were very nice. Ac unit wasn't cooling at 1st but we called for service and they came and fixed ASAP. It was July so it was extremely hot. Great view of the beach and peir from our room.”
“We are staying at Edgewater and have enjoyed two meals this week at Ocean's. Food has been excellent, Victoria's drink of the week was the best, made with a cherry rum. She was our waitress both days, friendly, efficient and attentive!”
“Eating outside right on the water was spectacular! We return every year! And you must visit the gift shop!”
“Last night we celebrated our good friend Donna’s birthday at the KBBQ. There was 5 of us and we all left stuffed. The food was so delicious and the experience was just a bonus. Pha was our waitress and she was so patient with us and very helpful. We will be going back. Check them out.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I live just down the street from this waffle house. I have been in just a few times, but after my visit this morning, I feel compelled to leave a review.
The ladies up front absolutely make this place. They are always cheerful and greet you with a smile. Nobody wants to be up before 6am and I have yet to experience the ladies behind the counter ever being anything but a ray of sunshine.
Between them and the cook, you get your food fast, it is hot and they continue to check on you. This restaurant should be the model Waffle House for the high level of service that Waffle House strives for. They should feel lucky to have these ladies behind the counter.
Great job ladies!”
“It’s rare to find a team that works this effectively together while maintaining an air of fun. This is the best Waffle House I’ve been to. We both got the egg breakfast with grits and toast. Everything was cooked perfectly. Our waitress was super attentive with refilling our coffee and checking in with us. We sat at the counter and got to watch the team work their magic. It made me want to work here.”
“We booked a stay for Oct 11th thru the 14th. we did have a balcony, if you would call it that. Walk into our cell, I mean room, it instantly had an odor. We didnt even have a ceiling, It was trusses and a support beam. The floors were dirty, the chair thar should have been teal in color, was brown in areas. The walls were covered in dirty handprints. I'm sorry but it doesn't take but a few minutes to wipe the walls down. Instantly not happy. We were on the second floor, right beside the stairs to the pool and beach. We decided to walk to the beach, come back and make the best of it. We get back to the room, and it smells of sewage. The bathroom lights and fan quit working, which the bathroom was 4 steps from the bed. There wasnt any overhead lights. You had to use two rusted out lamps. The balcony door was hard open, had to shoulder it. The pictures used are bait. I can tell you, our room DID NOT look like the photos listed. We ended up staying for 2 hours which gave me enough time to book another room. We did have to eat the cost of the first night. But this was a true learning experience. I will never stay or recommend this place to anyone. Outdated is one thing, I can live with that. Cleanliness is where I draw the line. DO NOT STAY HERE!!! I wish I could remember the room number, but I was so disgusted by it, the lack of cleanliness and disappointment is all I can remember.”
“People leaving a 1 Star rating and never have been in the place...ridiculous! Whoever monitors this site...if anyone...should remove idi0ts like this.”
Takeout Restaurants
“I come to Pelican’s Ice Cream every time I’m back in my hometown of Panama City, and it never disappoints! The ice cream is always delicious, and they have my nostalgic favorite, Superman! ❤ There’s just something about getting that flavor that brings me right back.
It’s also been really cool seeing how much the business has matured and grown over the last few years. They’re still staying busy, which is awesome to see!
PSA to the owner: We came in around 3–4 PM on a Saturday, and there was only one person working. She was doing her absolute best and was very friendly, but she definitely could have used some help. I completely understand that call-outs happen, but if this wasn’t the case, I’d really recommend having more staff available during those busy afternoon hours. She was handling everything on her own, and that’s a lot to put on one person when the shop is busy.
Overall, I still love coming here and will absolutely continue stopping by whenever I’m back home. 🍦❤”
“the service and the food was excellent we went tonight and although it was a little bit crowded being St Patrick's Day we were celebrating our anniversary we will definitely go again and although I am on a restricted diet there were lots of great choices the elk Burger was fantastic and those brussel sprouts never thought I would be someone to Rave about brussel sprouts but there were so many flavors going on in there our waiter give us great suggestions and despite the crowd checked up on us often we thoroughly enjoyed it”
“Great food, amazing customer service !”
“Today was our first visit to Shades Bar & Grill. We were there for lunch & the food & service (our server was Sarah) could not have been better. We ordered the chicken & sausage gumbo, Philly cheesesteak & the chicken jalapeño ranch wrap. Our sides were onion rings & sweet potato fries, however we had a hard time making a selection because of the many great food options to choose from. All the food was delicious & Sarah was a top notch server who was friendly, prompt & efficient. Definitely recommend & will visit Shades again when back in the area.”
“Great food and atmosphere. My server, Mallory, did an excellent job making sure I was well taken care of. Will definitely be back.”
“When I told my dad that my friend and I were vacationing to Panama City, he told me we had to stop by Mike's for dinner. We are glad we did! I don't like seafood but love hushpuppies, so I enjoyed the grilled chicken with roasted red potatoes and hush puppies. My friend had the Royal Red. It was all delicious and just what we needed after a long day at the beach. We even met the owner, Mike, and he was great too. Highly recommend!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“Stopped here with my husband for a quick bite after leaving the beach. Very clean and the food was excellent. It was just what we needed after a long day outside. We had the curry goat with pasta, peas and rice. We also had the Manish soup and a veggie plate with cabbage, calleloo, plantains, with peas and rice. Everything was wonderful and Chales did a great job of meeting all of our request. If your looking for authentic Jamaican food this is the place.”
“I’ve never had a bad meal at First Watch. Today was the bacon parm hash. It was the bomb. Based on the menu picture there was more food in the bowl when the waitress brought it out. Also, staff is friendlier than most restaurants, just saying. Love this place will definitely be back”
“My wife and I just ate there for the first time and the atmosphere is amazing the service was top notch!! The food was so fresh and delicious. Their tamales are amazing and fresh. If we lived here this would definitely be our place for Tex-mex for sure. I wish I could try more of the menu but I’m absolutely stuffed.!!! Y’all have a wonderful place!!”
“Today was our first visit to Shades Bar & Grill. We were there for lunch & the food & service (our server was Sarah) could not have been better. We ordered the chicken & sausage gumbo, Philly cheesesteak & the chicken jalapeño ranch wrap. Our sides were onion rings & sweet potato fries, however we had a hard time making a selection because of the many great food options to choose from. All the food was delicious & Sarah was a top notch server who was friendly, prompt & efficient. Definitely recommend & will visit Shades again when back in the area.”
“If your coming to PCB definitely make sure you stop at Dusty’s. The food was great and the staff was wonderful. And thanks to Jose for the fried cheesecake recommendation it was sooooo good! This was a great place to start your vacation.”
“We had our daughter's birthday celebration (seven adults), and they did not disappoint. Everything was delicious, and everyone was happy with full bellies. The staff was super friendly and great service! Will be back again.”
Cheap Eats
“Omggggggggfeeeeee... We ordered the aguachile, quesabirria pizza, tamales, fajitas, chickentaco salad and more. This is legit, the first restaurant we loved E-V-E-R-Y-T-H-I-N-G!. Our taste buds were having a darn party!! I am picky with my Mexican food. As a Mexican Texan, I fully recommend this Mexican food❣️”
“So happy I stopped by! Finding a place that makes smoothie bases fresh to order makes all the difference in texture and flavor, and this spot nailed it. The Coco Power bowl (with fresh strawberries added) was delicious, and all the toppings tasted so fresh. Staff were friendly and helpful from the second I walked in. Highly recommend, I’ll definitely be a returning customer!”
“Absolutely loved the place excellent food cold beer in a frosted mug. Marlo our waitress was excellent we really enjoyed our dining experience”
“Attention out-of-staters: you'll love this place!!!! believe me when I say this ( Don't just sit outside and think your going to be served)... The place was packed so we stayed out in the front porch area.
5 min goes by, then 15min...then 23min...no waiter, no menu!!! I thought to my self(( No more waiting for me))”
Latest Reviews
“AWESOME in every way! Lauren and Becca are super friendly and quick behind the bar. The food is delicious, and the cocktails mouthwatering. We return here every year during our week long vacation because they never fail us. Plenty of TV's for sports action , and a pool for a cool dip. HIGHLY RECOMMEND by my husband and I. NOTE: We tried the Barefoot Hideaway down the road, but left after being seated (inside, which was somewhat stale and smelly), and waiting for about 8 minutes without being acknowledged by a server. It was NOT busy at the time. DISAPPOINTED. Will not go to that location again. Go see Becca and Lauren. THEY ROCK!!!”
“My wife and I just ate there for the first time and the atmosphere is amazing the service was top notch!! The food was so fresh and delicious. Their tamales are amazing and fresh. If we lived here this would definitely be our place for Tex-mex for sure. I wish I could try more of the menu but I’m absolutely stuffed.!!! Y’all have a wonderful place!!”
“Lovely atmosphere and liked the food served hot n tasty. Must try fusion food options”
“Stopped here with my husband for a quick bite after leaving the beach. Very clean and the food was excellent. It was just what we needed after a long day outside. We had the curry goat with pasta, peas and rice. We also had the Manish soup and a veggie plate with cabbage, calleloo, plantains, with peas and rice. Everything was wonderful and Chales did a great job of meeting all of our request. If your looking for authentic Jamaican food this is the place.”
Most Popular Restaurants
“10/10 recommend The Pour! While pregnant pretty sure I was going once a week. Great quiet little spot for breakfast or lunch and my favorite coffee in PCB and PC combined. Highly recommend Farmers Market, best sandwich and always just as good every time I go. Mudd Puddle is my go to drink and it brings joy to my heart every sip I take. It’s a matcha tea with espresso and vanilla. 🤌🏼 While pregnant I’d go with decaf option to keep caffeine low but my goodness it’s just as good! Staff is wonderful every time I go! The baked goods are phenomenal. I can’t say enough good things about them. I’ve introduced this place to countless people and always love that it becomes a new staple staple as well.”
“We tried Pompanos for the first time yesterday. At first it was humid inside but the temp quickly cooled down and was more than comfortable. The food was AMAZING. Our waitress Bobbie was incredible as well. She was so sweet and I felt that she genuinely cared about us and wanted us to have the best experience possible. The food WAS amazing, but the service and Bobbie are the main reason we will be returning! After eating, I immediately spoke with the manager (Who was also extremely friendly and appreciative) and made sure that Bobbie got the praise she deserved! 10/10 experience.”
“Was our first time eating here, and honestly we loved it so much we ate it again the day before we left! Delicious food, and the guys running it was phenomenal, They were so kind and generous, I wish more places we're like this! we will definitely be coming back when we vacation again!”
“Runaway island was an incredible place to get married, we had the best experience with them. Devin is fantastic, so communicative and helpful. The food, drinks, and service were amazing. The beach itself is beautiful, the upstairs event space is perfect. We are beyond satisfied and we can't recommend them highly enough!”
“Great food, amazing customer service !”
New Restaurants
“Last night we celebrated our good friend Donna’s birthday at the KBBQ. There was 5 of us and we all left stuffed. The food was so delicious and the experience was just a bonus. Pha was our waitress and she was so patient with us and very helpful. We will be going back. Check them out.”
“I just have to give a HUGE shoutout to TJ! Every single time I come in, he greets me with a smile, remembers my name, and always makes me feel welcome. He’s one of those people whose personality and positive energy genuinely make you want to keep coming back.
On top of the amazing customer service, TJ always gets my order right and makes sure everything is exactly how I like it. It’s rare these days to come across someone who remembers their customers and consistently makes their experience better, but TJ does exactly that.
I absolutely love this Potbelly location, and TJ is a big reason why. Great food is important, but great people are what keep customers coming back. Give TJ the recognition he deserves! ❤🥪”
“They are very friendly and really great I definitely recommend them to everyone to try them”
“Me and my son decided to stop here for lunch one day. My food was good and fresh but it did take a long time for us to place our order and for the food to come and it wasn’t that busy. I think that was only 1 other table of ppl in there. Not sure what the issue is there.”
“I ordered the oxtail, curry goat, rice and peas, and macaroni, and mi tell yuh—everything was properly good! 🇯🇲🔥 From the moment I walked in and saw Kim's pretty mek up face serving the food, I already knew the food was going to be good. Kim has that welcoming Jamaican vibe that makes you feel like you’re getting a real home-cooked meal. The oxtail was tender, the curry goat was flavorful, and the rice and peas and macaroni tied everything together perfectly.
The store also offers all the goodies every one who love the jamaican culture and food would kill for. Check it out.
Big up Kim! The food was delicious, the service was great, and I’ll definitely be back. 😋🇯🇲”
“I highly recommend them! We went for the first time today and it was better than I expected. This casual and quaint place is owned by a couple from Tuscany Italy. They make their own bread daily, make their own pasta, serve authentic Italian food, pizza, pasta and panini sandwiches, and of course espresso and cappuccino and serve beer and wine. I felt like was back in a cafe in Italy.”
“The food is incredible! I have always enjoyed everything I have had here. one of our families favorite spots in Panama City. Whether you are a local or just visiting this is a must go to location. The staff and owners are all so kind and support the local community as well.”