Restaurants in Panama City Beach

“Lovely atmosphere and liked the food served hot n tasty. Must try fusion food options”

“🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Local Steamer Seafood Market in PCB was AMAZING!! Everything was seasoned perfectly and portions were plentiful. We had the “Famous Royal Red Shrimp Platter” (left), “Giant Snow Crab Platter” (right), and “ Dave’s Jumbo Peeled Shrimp Platter” (not pictured but looks just like the 1st pic minus shells). There’s a dining area inside and also tables outside at the entrance. You order on a kiosk screen and grab your drinks then find a table and wait for them to cook it. The cook will let you know when it is ready. It is worth every penny!”

“We hit this restaurant EVERY time we are in PCB! LOVE LOVE LOVE the fried chicken, collards and gasoline tea. And if you are lucky, you get Becca!!!!”

“The drinks are delicious and made right to our liking every single time! The price for the drinks are great along with the customer service, every one is so nice and helpful! Highly recommend! 👏🏻”

“What a place. Food is incredible. Great people and atmosphere. I will definitely be back”

“Great place! Enjoyed the patio and music! 🍷”

“Friendly, clean, calming, and the food is delicious”

“good service. really good food...Definitely would come back if in the area of Destin. the waitress definitely does her job. they make sure drinks are full. etc. 5outof5.”

“Dee’s is so good every single time! They have the absolute best smoked tuna dip and the mahi tacos are chefs kiss. 10/10 our favorite restaurant.”

“We had the first one on the menu, can’t remember the name. The locals highly recommend this place and it doesn’t disappoint!! Highly recommend and will be back! From TX with love!”

“Cassandra our server was so Nice and kept our drinks filled up! Our food was hot and delicious. My son got the cobia tacos and I got the loaded potato skins with the fried corn. Their fried corn is the best Corn I have ever had. We will be back soon.”

“Absolutely what a tired soul needs. it was beautiful. the food and juices was amazing”

“I got a smoked chicken quesadilla today. It was by far the best I’ve had. I rate it up there with p**** and watermelon.”

“Highly recommend! The bartender Tori was so sweet and helpful. The food was delicious, we got the fish tacos.”

“We reserved a table for 5 on Easter Sunday. Everything was superb! The ambience, service, food and wine was wonderful.”

“Awesome. Amazing!!!! Muffalata to die for!!”

“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.”

“1st time there. Great customer service. Quality food. Hoping to get back before leaving!”

“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!!”

“Delicious coffee, amazing food, wonderful vibes and amazing staff. I can't wait to come back next year!”

“Ordered your Hair of the Dog sandwich and it was amazing. Definitely making this place a spot i’m going to while i’m on vacation”

“Fun fun place! Has a local vibe to it and was such a neat atmosphere! I am definitely adding this to my “must do’s” when I visit PCB.”

“As a local......love you guys.”

“Best Bar B Que on the beach! Friendly staff and great food.”

“We had lunch on 12/13/25. Everything was fresh and delicious! Great service! The fried gater bites were the best I’ve ever had. Crab cakes, smoked tuna dip, popcorn shrimp & grouper were also amazing! The dill pickle margarita was pretty good too!”

“Best Mexican food on the beach”

“Service was great and food was delicious! The omelette was stuffed with meat and the crepe was filled with scrambled egg and cheese.The orange cranberry French toast was great! Definitely will go back again.”

“Stopped here for a lunch when we arrived at Panama City. It was a little crowded which is always a good sign. The employees were helpful and the food was good the first and second time. Good value for your money as we were able to eat on this lunch bowl twice”

“I love it here, outside seating and you can bring your pets... I just love Gina,she is the best”

“This place is excellent with what it does, and that 2 for 1 brownie Sunday! Where this precious little fur baby was there to greet us. Always my favorite icecream spot.”

“Fun night and really great show. Music is lively and brings back a lot of memories. Band is very talented. Dooling pianos were exceptional. Meal was tasty. A must do experience while in PCB.”

“If you’re looking for the perfect brunch spot—this is it! Everything was absolutely delicious from start to finish. The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. We had a little bit of everything—sweet, savory, and in between—and every bite was better than the last. The vibe was relaxed but lively, and the service was just as amazing as the food. 10/10 recommend treating yourself here. Brunch goals officially achieved! 🥂🍳🧇”

“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.”

“They were very busy and sat our large group as quickly as they could. The pizza and garlic knots were amazing! When we visit PCB, we will be back!”

“Forget about all the beach side overpriced seafood. This is one of the best sushi places I’ve been to. And the wait staff is the best experience I have ever had at a restaurant.”

“Good food, good service. The portions are shrinking which is heart breaking, including the soup and salad. Ultimately, not a bad experience but the economy isn't doing anyone any favors.”

“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.”

“Food was excellent! Portions were enough for another meal. location is clean and service was top notch!”

“You know I would say that this is a four-star establishment.. could the buffet be bigger yep. Could the tables not look like they were made in the 1990s yep. But for 25.00 a person on Christmas Day, what exactly do you want?”

“What a gem of a place ran by the owners themselves. They were polite and kind. The food was fresh and delicious with very generous portions. It was quiet and a nice getaway from the hustle n bustle of the beach. Highly recommend!! ❤️”

“Tray was a phenomenal server! He made sure to bring the most excellent butter (which was asked for) for the crab legs. Very quick service and great food overall. I would definitely recommend.”

“We went for their Valentine's Day special. It was a 4 course meal including a bottle of wine. Each course was scrumptious. Our server was the BEST. It was somewhat noisy and I would have preferred no TVs. I would recommend this place. Go at sunset.”

“We wanted sushi! We got it!”

“While attending a board meeting and on a lunch break I tried the grouper sandwich blackened. The crisp lettuce and tomato with a slice of red onion was delicious. But the aioli sauce made the tender thick fillet of awesome fish perfect. Seasoned just right and a bistro salad to start I wasn’t hungry for dinner till much later. It was fantastic! The salad with cranberry and cucumber and cherry tomatoes was amazing. The sliced toasted almonds were a nice touch. Blue cheese dressing on side of course. My server was very attentive and friendly. Very kind lady as were all the staff were during my stay. Enjoy”

“the soups Pho are the best I ever eat. many thanks”

“Nicky was the best Server! We will be back☕️”

“As an avid Waffle House diner, this was by far one of the best teams I’ve seen. Everyone was extremely friendly, and even though it was packed, we received our food and drinks quickly.

Katheryn was so welcoming and kind, and she was doing a great job training Sadie. She’s clearly a great asset to the team. The cherry on top was Mama Liz. She put the biggest smile on my face when she brought out a smiley-face waffle! It genuinely made my day. Small gestures like that truly create the best guest experiences.

Just a bit of feedback for Bo: You were very friendly and engaged in the operation. You seem to be doing an amazing job overall, but I’d recommend avoiding correcting team members on the floor. It can make guests feel a bit uncomfortable, especially when it involves something that enhances the experience (like the smiley-face waffle). Overall, you’re doing a great job, just somethingto keep in mind!”

“Super service and wonderful waffles and bacon. Bree was our waitress and went above and beyond with excellent friendly service. Each time we’ve entered this restaurant we were greeted by all the people working there! The menu is fine tuned to be sure all their choices are outstanding. Definitely a keeper!”

“Food is fresh, better location than the others in the area. Service is better! Always clean and kept up!”

“Sausage biscuits and gravy. 2 eggs and hot tea. Excellent. we go every morning. can't beat the price and service..Wait staff are awesome and friendly. thank you”

“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.”

“Best burger ever!! Drove from Wisconsin to get the best burger around!!”

“Their unsweetened tea is to die for. 🤪”

“Ok, hunt & Gather is the best restaurant in bay county. Reminds me of restaurants in San Diego. Top notch quality food. Friendly staff. Cool atmosphere. Off the beaten path on the beach. Dishes you can't get anywhere else. Rare game type of plates such as elk and bison. Kimchi baked oysters was amazing for an appetizer. We tried the lamb lollipops, octopus, as well.”

“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”

“Love this place!! Casual and just delicious!!”

“Best latte ever with macadamia milk🤍🤎🤍 Cozy and fun atmosphere Excellent customer service”

“We have been three nights in a row. Not only do they have the best Dippin dots with lots of flavors, they have the sweetest faces serving them!”

“The Papa supreme is so so yummy !!! I recommend this pizza !! All the staff are friendly and helpful especially Sasha !! Answered all questions about the pizza. ??????❤️”

“This is a cute little shop with the nicest people. We bombarded them near closing and they were so gracious to accommodate our large group. The ice cream was delicious, the portions were generous and they were so kind to our kiddos. They even have an area where they can play while we waited for orders to be taken. Highly recommend and will be coming back.”

“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!!!!”

“We had a great first experience on a busy Saturday morning. Signed up online for the waitlist, told us about an hour-gave us time to drive there, check in, and wait about 5 minutes. The outdoor patio was so nice with our dogs, everyone’s food was great, loved the cocktail menu! The women who checked us in and our server were both friendly. Will definitely return again on our next trip to the area.”

“Best tacos in Panama City Beach, love this place, every Wednesday and Sunday like clockwork!!! Definitely should try it, he won’t regret it!!”

“Everything from the food to service was amazing! I got hibachi chicken and it was cooked to perfection. Stephen was my server and made sure we I had everything I needed. Highly recommend.”

“Didn’t go inside. I said to my husband “This tastes like a REAL hamburger!!!!!

Vegetarian options: Onion rings were delucious, and came with a cheese dipping sauce. Next time will try cheese curds.”

“We ate there tonight and this will be included as one of our favorite places! We had the pot roast and fried chicken. The helpings were large, and absolutely delicious! We love that this restaurant supports our military, and Salutes America!”

“As a local......love you guys.”

“My wife and I are on vacation and stopped in as our random pick for breakfast. Moments after walking through the door, our expectations were blown away. I could not find a thing to complain about, even if I wanted to! Food was great, staff were fantastic, and the atmosphere itself was just fun.”

“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.”

“Absolute best cauliflower crust pizza on the planet! Sophia is a doll and so pleasant. Great servers make great experiences!”

“The welcoming atmosphere at this place is rare and Chris goes the extra mile to make it a great experience. A great place to visit while in town!”

“Great Place,good food ,good service, decent prices. Clean and friendly”

“As much as I love pizza, we opted for a couple of salads tonight. My Husband had the Greek and I had a Caesar. ALL of the ingredients in both were super fresh and everything was absolutely delicious!”

“Server was attentive, knowledgeable, and genuinely friendly. The food was outstanding. Steaks were cooked exactly as ordered, well-seasoned, and full of flavor, clearly reflecting a focus on consistency and execution. The only drawback was the wait, which was longer than expected, though it’s easy to understand given the quality of the food and experience. Once seated, the meal more than made up for it.”

“Great bbq, loved their brisket chili!”

“Best shrimp boil I’ve ever had, from the seasoning to how well it’s cooked. Can’t beat it!”

“Visited this location today! Great experience! Gentleman behind the counter went above and beyond, made my daughter’s day! Thank you! 😊”

“Great little place with amazing frozen drinks! Saturday nights are karaoke 🎤 night in the back which is an outdoor venue that is great! Cool breezes from the Gulf and party lights, fire pit for when the weather gets cooler. Great place to hangout and have fun!”

“Absolutely love this location. The food is always delicious and great portions for the price. We visit every time we are here. Recommend to all our friends and Family.”

“Absolutely loved the place excellent food cold beer in a frosted mug. Marlo our waitress was excellent we really enjoyed our dining experience”

“Great food and atmosphere. My server, Mallory, did an excellent job making sure I was well taken care of. Will definitely be back.”

“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.”

“The absolute best! Wonderful food, great customer service, and a fantastic environment!”

“Amazing rolled ice cream and stuffed sno balls”

“This place is absolutely delicious! Friendly atmosphere, great service and good home style cooking. We had lunch today & can’t wait to go back for breakfast tomorrow!”

“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❣️”

“Great food friendly staff.”

“Food and customer service was great.”

“Food is absolutely delicious and they have a wide menu to choose from. If you ever stop by make sure you try the j*** chicken.”

“Everything was great . food service waitresses and price to. Owner even came to table and thanked us for coming in. Definitely highly recommend.”

“Excelente la comida rica todo en su punto especialmente el arroz congrí consistencia y color espectacular, el lugar limpio y agradable,el servicio rápido y los empleadas amables le doy un 10”

“Food was so good ! Had the chili cheese dogs. Drinks were great as well ocean water mixed drink was really good 10/10 great prices”

“10/10 recommend if you are looking for a fun yet safe place to let loose. 2024 girls trip a success.”

“Great food! Great service!”

“Delicious food, great friendly service. Best restaurant in Panama City Beach consistently! Thank you to our exceptional waitress Sandy!”

“Great customer service! they always make the kids laugh! clean and very affordable in todays economy. Its a must try while in Daytona”

“Great food, great prices and awesome service!”

“The owners are epic and Natalie is an amazing cook”

“Went back last night had a great time with my friend. Food and service was awesome! Ladies can go have a drink and watch the sunset (even alone) and enjoy the friendly atmosphere!”

“We will miss this great place and have enjoyed it for many years. I cant imagine why people would give it one star commenting on it being closed. It is just ridiculous and insulting to this great establishment. Some weird people out there!!”

“I love it here, outside seating and you can bring your pets... I just love Gina,she is the best”

“I got a smoked chicken quesadilla today. It was by far the best I’ve had. I rate it up there with p**** and watermelon.”

“Delicious food, great friendly service. Best restaurant in Panama City Beach consistently! Thank you to our exceptional waitress Sandy!”

“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!!!”

“We reserved a table for 5 on Easter Sunday. Everything was superb! The ambience, service, food and wine was wonderful.”

“Nice place for guys to meet other guys. Real swell bartender with great eyes. Band plays those old Barry Manilow tunes! Exquisite for your very special romance with someone new and dangerous…..”

“The food was good and the service great our server Dee was wonderful”

“My husband and I ate the pancake breakfast. It was very good and a lot of food. Everything was cooked as we ordered. Our server Tim was very nice.”

“Good food, fast service, friendly staff. Be sure and try the biscuits and gravy!”

“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.”

“The welcoming atmosphere at this place is rare and Chris goes the extra mile to make it a great experience. A great place to visit while in town!”

“Service was great and food was delicious! The omelette was stuffed with meat and the crepe was filled with scrambled egg and cheese.The orange cranberry French toast was great! Definitely will go back again.”

“Best latte ever with macadamia milk🤍🤎🤍 Cozy and fun atmosphere Excellent customer service”

“Friendly service, excellent margaritas, beautiful view, special thanks to Bailey and Emily for their special attention to make us feel welcome”

“We hit this restaurant EVERY time we are in PCB! LOVE LOVE LOVE the fried chicken, collards and gasoline tea. And if you are lucky, you get Becca!!!!”

“good service. really good food...Definitely would come back if in the area of Destin. the waitress definitely does her job. they make sure drinks are full. etc. 5outof5.”

“We went today for the Thanksgiving Buffet. The food was really delicious. The atmosphere was nice. Everyone did an excellent job putting everything together to make sure everyone had an excellent experience.”

“We had the first one on the menu, can’t remember the name. The locals highly recommend this place and it doesn’t disappoint!! Highly recommend and will be back! From TX with love!”

“We reserved for xmas dinner. We were treated very well by all the staff! The buffet had a wonderful selection and everything was absolutely delicious!! Turkey, Beef and Ham perfectly done. We are definitely coming back again before leaving town after the holidays. Thankyou to all the staff for a very memorable Xmas.”

“Tray was a phenomenal server! He made sure to bring the most excellent butter (which was asked for) for the crab legs. Very quick service and great food overall. I would definitely recommend.”

“I love it here, outside seating and you can bring your pets... I just love Gina,she is the best”

“Lovely atmosphere and liked the food served hot n tasty. Must try fusion food options”

“I had the taste of the islands. The gumbo was amazing, some of the best I have had! Coconut shrimp was large, crispy, and well seasoned. Mango sauce added a nice touch of flavor. Great service. It was a large portion size for lunch for an incredible value. Atmospere had nice views and plenty of sunlight. I plan on returning again.”

“As a local......love you guys.”

“Best burger ever!! Drove from Wisconsin to get the best burger around!!”

“Our Waitress was Dee and she was wonderful. Great environment and great food! Ask for Dee!”

“Came here for my birthday and we enjoyed it!”

“**they add automatic gratuity, check your receipts**
Recently moved here from NYC and was missing the food so much. This place really hit the spot and reminded me of the KBBQ spots you would find in Flushing or Chinatown. My boyfriend and I split the A Combo for KBBQ and it the perfect amount of food for the price. We both have a pretty moderate sized appetite and we went home feeling satisfied but not weighed down.
The quality of the meat and side dishes were perfect. It was a well made combination of dishes that I think would be perfect for introducing someone to KBBQ. Only note would be that the marinade for the sweet marinated pork belly burned very easily and made the grilling plate very messy. I would recommend grilling that last.
It was very clean and sleek inside the restaurant with very friendly, welcoming and helpful staff! I think this is a wonderful addition to PCB and will definitely be coming back! (If they were to add Korean fried chicken to their menu, I think I would be there every week.)”

“Stopped for a late lunch. Chicken bacon wrap & broccoli cheddar soup were really good. The two boys working were very sweet. Isaieh and TJ gave great service and stayed busy cleaning while it was so slow.”

“Been waiting for this place to open and has not disappointed. Nice menu selection and will definitely be back! Keep it on the short list for one of the best food spots in PCB!”

“Live music and great dance floor 👢🤠”

“Ordered the jerk chicken, as much as I love the smoky taste the chicken gave, it didn't have any spice to it. Rice and peas were great. It's better than most out here on the beach. I'm hopeful next time I stop by.”

“Johanny offered perfect service for a great Mexican Food experience! The sauces are home made and deliciously spicy. Perfect Don Julio Margheritas! Can't wait to come back again! No photos because we dove in to quickly! Next time!”