50 Best American Restaurants near Upper Grand Lagoon

“Convenience is key here! Located at the Bluegreen Bayside Resort and Spa, Flip Flop's is the poolside dining available at the resort. Gorgeous views, and their drinks were good, but everything was really pricey and I was not impressed with the food as much (although my friends had no complaints). I would not recommend the nachos, as I had those my first night and was not impressed at all, and for $19, their burger was just OK. Staff was all very friendly, although being beach atmosphere, I feel like everything is a big more relaxed and not rushed, so don't go in expecting everything to be immediate.“

“We are locals and came to Dickeys for the first time in over a year. The owner and the staff were very kind and genuine. They were smiling and engaging in conversation throughout ordering, paying, and even when we sat down to eat. We were offered to try samples prior to making our decision the pork, brisket, and chicken were tender and juicy. We are so pleased with our experience, we will definitely be coming back in the future!“

“Highly recommend this cute restaurant! I came here for lunch and picked the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. Love the vibes and the owner and waitress were so sweet and funny! Plenty to jokes were shared during my lunch experience and I loved it! Check out their baked goods that are super yummy, excellent hospitality and prices are super affordable. If you enjoy an awesome dining experience that’s no frills please check them out!!“

“This was the first time we had gone to this restaurantOur friends highly recommended it. We had a party of six and the service was outstanding and the food was also incredible, but the best part was the service. Our server was definitely on top event, so we all left her a very good tip. We would highly recommend this place.“

“Recently visited with my partner, and we had an amazing experience. The staff was absolutely wonderful and when ordering one of their vegetarian po boys they made sure to ask questions about what ingredients I was comfortable with. The beignets were absolutely delicious- they took me right back to New Orleans. Definitely stop by if you’re in the area.“

“Beautiful View overlooking the water while you dine. Upstairs and main dining room downstairs. Manager presence is always there and interaction with the guests. Staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable of all aspects of the restaurant. Food is superb and consistent. A great date night venue and group dinners. Tonight we had the salmon, sautéed crab claws and truffle fries. We also enjoy the Grouper Piccata, blue angel chips , BBQ Baked Oysters and dessert. Atmosphere is excellent.“

“Really enjoyed it! Sports bar vibe with attentive staff. We sat at the bar and Cassandra (though they were super busy) always checked on us, was very friendly, even taking the time to make conversation. Mushrooms are delicious and liked that the smoked tuna dip was served with two kinds of chips. She crab soup had good flavor. Let's not forget an amazing lemon drop martini! Will definitely go again!“

“Please take this review SERIOUS.‼️ I have never In my life had breakfast food this good. I was prepared to season my food when I received it but instead I tasted it first. It was UNBELIEVABLY amazing ‼️‼️ The food had soooo much flavor, seasoned to perfection and hot! I literally had to give my compliments to the chef which were two black queens. ?? I shook the hands of one chef. These girls deserve a raise! The food was beyond IMPECCABLE. I’ve never tasted food so perfect. Me and my husband couldn’t stop talking about it as we ate. If I could give 10 ⭐️ I would easily!!!!! I’m so happy I have leftovers!Vegetarian options: Eggs, cheese, hash browns..Parking: Parking is in back and very limited.“

“Look no further! Go check this place out now! It’s so tasty!!! Very well worth it. We got the catfish, smoked chicken, mac n cheese, baked beans, cornbread and banana pudding! They were all very good! The bbq sauce is even really good. Don't miss out on going to this place.“

“My family ate twice at American Charlie while we were in Panama City because it was so good! Service was fast, the portions were large enough that we had leftovers (we eat ALOT)! We ordered the southwest chicken salad, burger, ribs, and wings. The place was clean and had comfortable seating. The staff was friendly. We will definitely be back if we vacation in Panama City again!“

“I absolutely loved going to the All American Diner a couple of times for breakfast during my stay in PCB. Our waitresses (Denise & Rebecca) were the sweetest and most welcoming women. I thoroughly enjoyed the breakfast buffet that always kept me full for hours and my niece enjoyed a milkshake at 8am as well. ? I will have to come by again when we come back to visit, so don’t go changing too much!“

“This is one of my favorite places in town I love Uncle Ernie's and when I want to show somebody a good time a beautiful view and great food I take them to Uncle Ernie's. My son even got married last week we had a small wedding and after the wedding we had to Uncle Arnie's. Uncle Ernie's is my everything restaurant“

“Food was pretty reasonable for the price. Much better quantity to price when compared to food located walking distance from the beach. Much rather drive 10-20 min for this. I would compare this to a Cracker Barrel or Bob Evens, just a little more formal.“

“OMGrouper! The pecan crusted grouper my wife ordered was amazing. I had the island shrimp - excellent blend of flavors. The fried corn on the cob and fried green beans were great. It was a fun atmosphere. You can sit and feed the fish while you eat! Wait time was under 30 minutes in a Friday night. Fun and great food!“

“It's not a very big venue, but the service and atmosphere was awesome. Will definitely come back. I only dropped by to buy a T-shirt. The food other customers had looked very good. They had a large variety of beer on tap. Next time I'm going to stay for a beer.“

“This is one of my favorite spots to come to when I am in Panama city. Went here for a birthday brunch. We were greeted and seated as soon as we entered. We sat outside. It was nice and clean. Our waiter was very nice he took our drink and food orders and brought our drinks right back, and our food wasn't too far behind the drinks. I don't normally order waffles, but I am glad I did. I had a Belgium waffle with strawberries and pecans. I also had bacon and their sweet and savory sausage. I enjoyed the food, but I did not care too much for the sausage. But overall, I enjoyed my visit. I will see them again next year.“

“Nice little niche establishment hidden in an off the grid shopping centre. Niche interior elements with a very attentive wait staff and equally entertaining bar tender. Food was truly unusual and appetizing. Had Redfish Ceviche and lettuce wedge. Ceviche a delicious and generous bowl of well marinated fish w chips lettuce wedge well appointed w bacon slab bits croutons and dressing. This is a must do and see/eat to truly appreciate“

“I came here to expect a cheap and motive.Mediocre meal, but you would apprise my surprise. As to when I got here and the service was fantastic. The pool was quite exquisite with a very hot mermaid and interesting pirate sitting there. I was quite surprised on how speedy the food delivery was and how kind the waiters were as to when I took my first bite of my burger. I was absolutely in shock. I made sure I was eating the correct thing. As for I was surprised on food could get distillicious. I took a second bite and in shock my tongue react. Didn't quite the most different way. I could go on for days talking about how delicious my burger was. In fact, I might or overall. Give it a 5 out of 5 and I will come here. Yet again every single day until I die. I may just have to work here. I will give my absolute compliments to chef. As I might need to meet him personally. As for he is created enough to fit just a food but a work of art, my absolute 5 stars and my absolute best of wishes to the chef. Good day.Kid-friendliness: With quite interactive experience with more are 8 things to do for the children to enjoy? I would highly recommend coming here with your family as there was also a child friendly bar. And you get to watch the deck with the ships sailing by.“

“Overall, I haven't found a better breakfast place in all my travels. Santa Rosa Destin location was just as Good!Wish I had one closer to me. It's nice not to just get fattening butter and pork for breakfast everyday. Would give 10 stars if I could.“

“Great friendly family and tourist place. Food was amazing, staff even better and of course pool tables was a huge plus. Definitely recommend if your looking for a good atmosphere in the area. Also kid friendly was a big plus being a mamma ?“

“This is fast food, above and beyond. I had never heard of Culver's before recently reading an article on "America's top 5 burgers", so I tried it. Burger, onion rings, shrimp and service with a smile. It was all very good given what Culver's is... fast food.“

“I sat at the counter because the place was busy and I didn't feel like trying to snag a table alone. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had the smoked pork chop, green beans, Mac and cheese with a side salad. The salad was huge for a side. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend stopping if you're in the neighborhood. FYI it's seat yourself and they close early (like 2:30pm.) I had a great meal and experience. Cheers!“

“Had a great breakfast experience here. We had a small wait to be seated only like 5 minutes at 11a.m. so i dont call that bad. Our server was friendly and knew the menu items. Out orders didnt take to long to be bought out and both were still hot. The food looked good and tasted great. So good food and good service no complaints.“

“I was in a hurry I had to stop there for a moment because I wanted something quick and the lift was waiting for me. I explained to Melissa that I wanted a hashbrow and very kindly I spoke to Trevor, they treated me very well and quickly, thank you all for excellent service at that time.I was in a hurry I had to stop there for a moment because I wanted something quick and the lift was waiting for me. I explained to Melissa that I wanted a hashbrow and very kindly I spoke to Trevor, they treated me very well and quickly, thank you all for excellent service at that time.“

“This may have been the best Waffle House location I have ever visited. They were fast, the restaurant was super clean, and the staff had everything running like a well oiled machine. I had my food in just a few minutes after my order and it was delicious! It's hard to go wrong with a hash brown that's smothered , covered, and chunked though“

“If you are looking for an overpriced drink served in a souvenir glass this is not your place. If you're looking for a down home local bar with tasty drinks and a great atmosphere this is place. Mehdi will serve you personally. Had a blast and will be back for sure.“

“The food in this place is amazing! I got a chicken sandwich and OMG! Absolutely loved it! The service is amazing and they are very welcoming! The food got to us on time as well.I want to add that although the food is amazing, the place looks very outdated.The tables and chairs look very dirty and dusty. The lights are also dusty, and the bathroom just needs to be kept clean.Other than that, I would come back just for the food! I recommend it!“

“Love Victoria's Chicken Salad! I always buy it in the containers at Grocery Outlet but got to finally go in to the cafe. I was pleasantly surprised that they offered gluten free bread. Best chicken salad sandwich I have had! Cute rustic cafe atmosphere, great place to grab a bite with a friend!Dietary restrictions: Gluten Free Bread Option“

“We came here during breakfast time, but they offer lunch all day too! My husband ordered the cowboy burger and, per his words, it is the best cowboy burger he has ever had. I got the biscuits and gravy with a side of corned beef hash. It was all delicious! The service was the best we have had in the area. We were sat immediately and had food in front of us in less than 10min. We would absolutely recommend this spot for your burger needs!“

“Great home-cooked food. The service was top notch. I remember eating at Po Folks in the 80's. The quality of food hasn't changed one bit. It's unprecedented for a restaurant to maintain that kind of food quality for over 40 years. If you want a home-cooked meal and want generous portions look no further than Po Folks.“

“This is now our favorite place to go to eat in panama city beach! It's very nice when you see the manager busting his tail to help his servers. I think his name was Carl and he was so absolutely friendly and helpful. And a definite asset to this business. The food was amazing and the service was the best we have ever had! We will definitely be back“

“1st time visiting Josiah's. I heard about Grouper throats and had to try them. They were described as big bones and big chunks of meat. That description was MOST ACCURATE with great flavor!! Oxtails were also on the menu and the owner brought me some to sample. It was tender and paired well with the rice and carrots! I also forgot to mention tje cornbread. Moist and tasty! We ordered pork chops and catfish to-go! The owner was Super Nice and attentive! If you're in the Panama City area, and want some real home cooking, you definitely need to stop by Josiah's Southern Cooking!“

“Great hidden gem. The breakfast was wonderful...especially the bacon. My husband got the full meal breakfast with eggs, bacon, toast and potatoes and I got the biscuits and gravy with a side of bacon. It was all good and the waitress was fantastic! Definitely a good place to go!“

“Had a party of six on a Monday night for a jazz performance by David Goldflies who played with the Allman Brothers Band many years back. We all had a big time with all receiving great food and beverages with outstanding service.. We look forward to our next trip to The House of Henry very soon.“

“Ordered the roast beef with carrots/rice Mac n cheese Lima beans w/cornbread. There's obviously some things i would've added (seasoning), however it was quite good for a restaurant. Love love country cooking, by far one of the better choices around bay county as far as that.“

“After a flop for Thanksgiving dinner at Sharkey’s, Senor Frogs was a blessing for our Gluten Free party.The waitress was very knowledgeable about gluten free options, very attentive and provided great service with a smile.The blackened mahi tacos on corn tortilla was excellent. They adjusted the order to ensure it was gluten free.Really appreciate the additional guidance in selecting a great option.Drinks were greatDietary restrictions: Waitress was extremely knowledgeable about how to adjust the menu to ensure gluten free options.“

“Such a cute little beach side restaurant! With quite a bit of outdoor seating, there are plenty of views to take in. I had their blackened chicken tacos, but I loved all of the combinations and choices you had on the menu. Their chicken tacos were delicious, and my friends that I was with couldn't say enough good things about their dishes too (grouper tacos and chicken alfredo). Their drink menu was also a hit, albeit kinda pricey for drinks, but everything was delicious!“

“New favorite place for vacation!! Bar Bingo with Ash was so much fun we went back a second time in the same week! Black Jack and staff make the BEST food, ordered a variety of different things each time and it was all amazing! Entire staff from bartenders to servers made the atmosphere one of the best. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! Will definitely be back all the way from Missouri.“

“We’re headed back to Birmingham & my husband located this spot on google. We were greeted by our server Ultra. She was knowledgeable of the menu, had awesome recommendations for us first timers, & simply made our visit an awesome experience. The menu was simple, food was AWESOME, well seasoned, good proportions, FRESH, & delivered to car fast even with heavy traffic there. We will be back on April 5th & we already know what we’re trying next! Great job to the mtgm team & staff on duty @2:54pm today 3/26“

“We love eating at this Waffle House. It is a great value for the money. The food is fresh and delicious. The waitresses are pleasant and efficient. The only negative about this restaurant is its strange parking lot which is difficult to access. Otherwise, the restaurant is great!“

“Like the beach, Dee’s Hangout is a must when in PCB. The bowl of She Crab soup with the French bread is a meal in itself. For Happy Hour they have a nice seafood platter (3 shrimp, 3 oysters, flounder with fries and hushpuppies) that is also very good. Tonight we had the Parmesan baked oysters and they were outstanding. The Hangout Ale made it complete. Our server was Steven, and he was personable and made sure we were taken care. Having a good, attentive server obviously likes his job surely added to our experience. It was a memorable meal with absolutely no complaints. One of our favorites in PCB, hands down.“

“Came here for a late evening weeknight dinner for the family because it was pet friendly and my dog's neurosis meds for the day had worn off. Cool place for a pet friendly experience, waitress was nice and accommodating for our outside table dining. Food was good enough to meet expectations.Will likely return the next time we're in the same dog predicament and don't want to cook our ourselves.Kid-friendliness: Outside dining was fine for the kids. Inside was a full on bar experience that I'd recommend only for adults. Karaoke night was in full swing on arrival, sure glad they don't put that on the outside loud speakers :)“

“When visiting Flap Jacks i was greeted with a warm welcome. It was a classic quick stop diner vibe like a Waffle House. My waitress was very sweet and friendly. They had a lot of options on the menu something for everyone. We got biscuits and gravy, goulash, and some blueberry pancakes i kept hearing amazing things about. Everything came out quickly and was pretty good. They blueberries in that pancakes tasted super fresh and loved the addition of mushrooms in the goulash!“

“We met two friends from Savannah GA in the patio area. We all ate steaks, they were cooked to perfection & the meal was delicious.The fantastic waiter Zac suggested a blue cheese/garlic sauce made even my foodie husband swoon. Our cocktails were great.The only reason I gave a 4 star to the atmosphere is because the patio is next to the busy road, maybe more shrubs / trees can be planted. We were so pleased & proud to show our dear friends such a good time due totally to the wonderful service from Zac and the food. The hostess was very welcoming and lovely as well.“

“The restaurant is small and tucked away right by Home Depot, but we were seated immediately and they have some nice outdoor seating as well. The food was delicious! Thick bacon, tasty pancakes, and fresh perfectly scrambled eggs. Even the cup of water was refreshing and tasted pure lol. This place was such a treat after missing breakfast at the hotel! Our waitress was attentive and kept the coffee flowing. We will definitely be back next time we're in town!“

“I cannot say enough good things about this restaurant great beer selection, good atmosphere and good service. The food that I have sampled there in my three visits has just been outstanding. The broccoli sprouts appetizer is to die for and the brisket grilled cheese sandwich is quite possibly the best sandwich I have ever consumed. The beer on tap selection is Vast. I highly recommend this establishment.Vegetarian options: The brussels sprouts are Simply amazing. They are on the appetizer menuParking: Always able to park very near with little walking“

“Very good steak. It’s big like Texas and the steak is pretty good. The Longhorn was my recommendation and loaded baked potato loaded my appetite. Eat Big or go home.. is that the saying? Proportions are big and if you are vegan you will not survive. Also there was a Cybertruck parked right outside the steakhouse. No MK4 Supra though☹️“

“This guy, Rj, and the entire team are awesome for working on Christmas. God bless them for their hard work and dedication. They are doing a really good job and providing excellent service. Smiley face. Awesome food and welcoming environment. What else is needed?“

“Fantastic little locally owned tiki bar restaurant. Definitely a top choice of us locals in PCB. Tasty food and always great service all topped off with a spectacular view of the lagoon. It's a small building with lots of outdoor seating so it may take a little longer to get food when it's busy but so worth the wait. Enjoy the view and sip a cocktail and time will fly.“

“Great service and great food, and your typical breakfast food atmosphere, of loud folks and unnatural lighting.I definitely got my belly full and the prices were not too unreasonable.Parking: A fairly decent amount of parking spaces. Maybe 20 or 25. Shouldn't be a problem since a lot of their traffic is from condos close by where people can walkKid-friendliness: It's a waffle house, of course it's kid friendly. They just spray the kid and the floor down, and Usher in the next group of sheep“