New American Restaurants near Panama City, FL

“Wonderful place to visit with a great group of people. Love the tournaments.“

“I came in just looking for lunch and left with a full-on spiritual experience.

First of all—fried ribs?! I genuinely thought my family was the only group of people out here frying ribs like that, so imagine my excitement. And let me tell you… they did NOT disappoint. Crispy, flavorful, and cooked with the kind of love you can taste.

The mac & cheese, collard greens, and rice & gravy? My food didn’t just taste good—it touched my spirit. Like sit-back-for-a-second-and-process-your-life kind of good.

And then… the grape Kool-Aid. Listen. I don’t know who back there decided to unlock childhood memories, but that first sip took me straight back to a part of my life I forgot even existed.

If you’re looking for fancy, this ain’t it. But if you’re looking for real, comforting, soul-hugging food that feels like home—you need to be here.

10/10. I will absolutely be back.“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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“

“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.“

“Great meat selection and way better cuts than if you got at the local grocery store. Their homemade recipes ready to cook are all amazing too. My 6 year old asked for daddy’s steak from the special place (Hunt & Gather Butcher Shop) for her birthday. Staff is always friendly too.“

“Amazing food! One of the best food trucks in town!“

“This past Saturday October 18th I was part of a wedding at the conservation park. Sonny's BBQ handled the food for this event. They sent two of the best staff to serve the food for this wedding Savanna and Caitlin. These two ladies went above and beyond. Not only did they set up their area beautifully and move the guest line at a quick pace when it was time to eat. They also saw us struggling with a time deadline and wind not cooperating with our decorations they jumped right in and helped us get the last minute things done- Even held down the reception area so all of us could walk and see the wedding ceremony a short walk across the park. I hope they see this and know that we greatly appreciate the extra things you did to help their day be so beautiful <3“

“We just left Jaa’s Kitchen on Panama City Beach. This was our first time visiting. My husband had the fried chicken. He said that it was crunchy and well seasoned. I had the oxtails. They were delicious! They tasted better than my mom’s oxtails (please don’t tell her I said that, LOL). We will definitely go back.“