46 Best American Restaurants in Panama City

“Arrived at 10:05 for lunch because breakfast ended at 10:00. One server took our drink order and said our server would be taking our order shortly. 10 minutes later she took our order. Meanwhile over the next 30 minutes several customers arrived and were served drinks and meals. Our server returned a couple of times with excuses why our food wasn't ready. After waiting patiently for 1 hour we got up and left. No one approached us to ask why we were leaving. This was our first visit to Big Mamas and will not be returning.“

“Nice place! And the Best sushi Ever… And the service was top-notch“

“Great food and great service!! And very clean!“

“Had fried pork chops Mac n cheese and beans And the best fried cornbread. I will definitely be back for more.“

“Food and service excellent“

“The new Culver's in Callaway is impressive! Big and very clean the people are friendly! My brother and I with his wife went and had dinner there tonight. The double butter burger looks bigger on the display. When I got it, I was a bit underwhelmed. However, their custard definitely made up for it. Overalls, a good meal.“

“Such wonderful, welcoming service! You feel so at home here and everyone knows your name! The food is amazing, I HIGHLY recommend the homemade rolls, chili and drinks! The bartender is a heavy pourer so you will definitely get your money's worth! Everything that we have ever had here is the best and the service makes the experience even better! 5/5 definitely recommend!

Vegetarian options: Let the chef know and she will accommodate for everyone

Kid-friendliness: Always has Mac N cheese, also pizza and all the kids favorites

Parking: Big parking lot and empty street

Dietary restrictions: The chef will cook according to what is needed“

“I've met the owner of this place and she is a straightforward down home good person. I will definitely be checking out her space this weekend. We need to come out and support each other.. so y'all meet me there and let's have a drink!“

“I am currently student at FSU Panama City, and when I am on campus for class I always get my fill at The Sandy Spear. On campus so I do not need to leave and waste gas on an extra drive for lunch. It's at the back of the campus right by the water, so you have a beautiful view while you study and snack. The staff could not be more friendly and the food is exactly what I am looking for when I am on the go before or after class. The Buffalo Chicken Shack Fries are my current go to, but I also enjoy a good salad for a lighter meal. I have had most of the menu and I have not been disappointed. If you find yourself on campus and feeling the need for a good bite, you have my recommendation.#SandySpearFSUPC

Parking: On campus, so there are plenty of spots available. I have never had trouble finding a place to park.

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp leading from the school to the restaurant. Easy access for wheelchairs or someone with crutches even.“

“Over and over“

“Great place for lunch! This chain offers some great sandwich, soup, and salad combos, and all of it is very good. The Newk's Q, Newk's chicken salad, and the French Dio were all delicious. The Lobster Bisque was excellent as well. You can combine half sandwiches, half soup, or salad.“

“Surprising spot just off 23rd. Food was really good, and is well priced. You can easily get a good breakfast and a coffee for $10. They don’t offer specialty coffee drinks, but it’s a good cup of coffee. My food arrived quickly, and was a good portion (especially for the price). I was a bit shocked to be the only patron. I’ll keep swinging by for a good breakfast.“

“Our waitress was a riot. Had us laughing and enjoying the whole time we were there. Great atmosphere“

“Great food and atmosphere“

“Good service, good food!!“

“Had the Lumberjack Omelette today, and it was disappointing. Less ingredients, and smaller size. Probably want be back.“

“When I walked in I felt awkward being the only person of color inside the place. The staff was very friendly and helpful. I had ordered the French toast with bacon. It came with 2 eggs too, but I opted out. They offered several meats to select, but I love bacon. I tried the Mocha cappuccino and the regular coffee. I enjoyed everything. I highly recommend this place.“

“Best Applebee’s I’ve ever been to. Great atmosphere, excellent server, food was good, drinks were even better. The manager, Ami, was amazing stopping by everyone’s tables to check on them and make sure everything was taken care of. Would definitely go back!“

“Best place to shoot pool in PCB“

“Friendly staff, great food, not overpriced, kid-friendly, great views of the water. Bonus- kids can feed the fish from the dock of the restaurant.“

“Great atmosphere, food, drinks, and service! Great Jazz music every Monday night!“

“I've been in and out of Panama City for years, but yesterday was the first time I stumbled upon Josiah's and what a place! Home cooked food cooked with passion, love, and personality by the owner, Ms. Sherylyn. This wonderful lady loves her customers and you'll see that when you walk in the doors.
This quaint soul food restaurant offers some of the best food you're going to get in Panama City!
The catfish, grouper, wings... are all good, and I only wish I could have tried more. The homemade cakes are to die for. Definitely give this place a try if you're in the area, it's worth it!“

“Update….. Sept. 27, 2024….
Each time we come, I order something different and it is just so good! Kylee, the waitress is excellent! Thank you for such an exceptional experience! The chef definitely knows how to get to all my tastebuds!

Such a nice little place! Each time we have visited it has been just fabulous! The food and the waitstaff are superb!! Reanne is absolutely precious! We would steal her away for our own restaurant if we could. The food is always delicious! Hope the owner knows how lucky he is with the staff here. We will continue to return from the other side of bridge for food and drink. Just FYI, we have noticed that the constant bending to go under the bar is awkward for staff the last 3 times we have visited.“

“Lovely restaurant on the ocean. Great service and one of the best steaks I've ever had.“

“Best cheeseburger I have ever gotten at an establishment of this nature. Cooked to perfection. The juice from the patty, tomatoes, onions, condiments, and bacon all collided perfectly.“

“Super nice and friendly and good food“

“Always great food and great people. Love Mrs ultra she’s great“

“Best breakfast and service around!“

“This was a local cafe next to a quilt store my wife stopped at and a nice treat. Daily specials and breakfast menu. BLT was delicious and wife got fried fish and shrimp plate with squash and onions, spinach casserole and green beans all was very flavorful. Desserts looked awesome but we were full. Love finding a truly local place to eat. Good prices too“

“Not only is this a nightclub. This is a wonderful place in the community that helps our families in need during Christmas. We always try to do anything we can to help out the community. A lot of people try to knock them because of fights and stuff that have happened there which has happened at any club you go to but at the end of the day these guys care about our community and our kids and we need more places like this to go to in our town. We go from club La Villa and Spinnaker are in all that to having nothing but vibes. Thank you guys for everything you do.“

“This visit was extremely special and I am grateful for the amazing staff they are very friendly and done a magnificent job. Compliments to the managers and the staff team and crew. The food was amazingly delicious. And the atmosphere was so awesome. For the first time I had my meal paid for my someone I didn’t even know I a special day to me, celebrating Father’s Day and my daughter who was born a month ago today. Thank you to Po Folk for being a part of Bay county for so long, this location will always have me and my family coming back time and time again.“

“Great peeps, location and grub!!“

“A nice option for breakfast while on vacay. Very friendly and great seevice!“

“Love Bikini Bob’s! Everyone that works there is awesome! At my most recent visit, Dean provided great customer service and good conversation while I waited for my order.“

“We had Cristy as our server. Great service and very helpful. Meal was very good . Thanks“

“Food was very good , clean tables“

“We ended up at Coconut Charlie’s all three evenings we stayed at the hotel. Loved the food and the drinks.“

“Great food..!
Super hostess with lots of suggestions.
Prices are pretty covid..??
We will be back..??

Vegetarian options: Fresh and tasty ?

Parking: Level parking

Kid-friendliness: Family friendly“

“Go place to eat and we can park our RV“

“We had a small service issue. We pointed it out to another employee. They quickly remedied the issue and we're helpful. Everyone else was helpful and friendly. We did not have food. We played games and had drinks (non alcohol). Our party had 10 people in it.“

“Quality food and great price. We can always rely on getting a delicious meal at our local chilis. We’ve ordered both lunch and dinner here. Most often we order Togo and it’s always hot and freshly made. Wait staff are always polite and well trained.“

“Delicious food! And the serving staff is absolutely amazing!“

“Hadn't eaten here in a few years and I had a coupon so I thought I'd get something different, plus I wanted some broccoli ? I ordered the 4-pc fish with 2 sides of broccoli. It was actually so delicious that I've decided to go again in a week. The only issue I had was with the hush puppies, they were almost bland & too moist, no crunch on the outside. Otherwise the meal was great.“

“ihop in Panama city us the best. Carrie was our server. Fruendly polite and she knew the menu. Foid came out hot abd on time. everything was perfect. we will be back“

“Had a wonderful dinner here!!! Our waiter was named Cole and he was AMAZING!!! All staff was attentive and kind! Food was excellent!!!“