12 Best Southern Restaurants in Panama City

Capt. Max’s Dockside Bar and Grill Southern • $
5550 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Upper Deck Burger and Fries
Chicken Sandwich
Nachos

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Love this place! The drinks are spot on, the staff makes you feel like family, and the vibe is always right. Honestly, if you’re looking for a spot to relax, laugh, and enjoy yourself—you’ve found it. 🍻“

4.5 Superb116 Reviews
PoFolks Southern • $
339 N Tyndall Pkwy, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Chop Steak Mashed Potatoes Green Beans
PO Folks 8oz Hamburger and Steak Fries
Grandma's Fried Chicken
Fried Green T' Maters
Chicken Fried Steak
Grilled White Fish
Beef Tips and Rice
Fried Mushrooms
Shrimp and Grits
Chicken Livers

“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.“

4.3 Superb167 Reviews
Granny Cantrell's Southern • $
103 W 23rd St, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Vaillancourt Cake Carrots Cake Chocolate Iced Yellow Cake
Mashed Potatoes Rolls Hoe Cakes and Peach Cobbler
Mashed Potatoes and Gravy
Country Fried Steak
Fried Pork Chops
Scrambled Eggs
Banana Pudding
Chicken Livers
Baked Chicken
Fried Chicken

“Yummy food and a great family owned business“

4.2 Good324 Reviews
Harrison's Kitchen & Bar Southern • $$
5 Harrison Ave, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Flavors Include Plain Buffalo BBQ Lemon Pepper Sweet Honey Sriracha Teriyaki Honey Garlic
Crab & Corn Bisque
Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Stuffed Flounder
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Shrimp Bangers
Glazed Salmon
Bread Pudding
Shrimp Tacos
Key Lime Pie

“Highly recommend this place! We went there for dinner on a Monday evening. We were there right at sunset and the views were absolutely amazing. Josh was the bartender at the bar, super friendly and super knowledgeable about the area and the restaurant! Our server, Ava was super responsive and knew the menu very well! We had grouper, crab cakes, and the short ribs. All were delicious, reasonably priced and very tasty. I highly recommend anyone going here with family and friends for a delicious meal and wonderful view at a local gem!!“

4.1 Good495 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
560 Hawkins Ave, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

The Chick with a Scoop of Holly Jalapeño and Broccoli Salad
Traditional Chicken Salad on Croissant
Dixie Chicken Salad Croissant
Chicken Salad Sandwich
Chicken Sandwich
Pimento Cheese
Loaded Potato
Classic Salad
Pasta Salad
Grape Salad

“Always a quick stop after working late! Never had anything I didn't love.“

3.9 Good157 Reviews
Big Mama's Country Cooking American • $
620 W Beach Dr, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Country Fried Steak Mashed & Gravy with Mac & Cheese
Pork Chop Green Beans Mashed Potatoes
Eggs with Grits and Toast or Biscuit
Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Chicken Fried Steak
Chicken Dumplings
Vegetable Plate
Grilled Shrimp
Baked Chicken

“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.“

4.5 Superb233 Reviews
Josiah's Southern Cooking Soul Food • $
1003 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Fried Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy Black Eyed Peas Collard Greens \u0026 Cornbread
Fried Smothered Pork Chops and Gravy Black Eyed Peas Collard Greens & Cornbread
Fried Grouper Throat Beans Collard Greens \u0026 Corn Bread
Oxtail Stew Potato Salad Collard Greens \u0026 Corn Bread
Fried Grouper Throat Beans Collard Greens & Corn Bread
Oxtail Stew Potato Salad Collard Greens & Corn Bread
Oxtail Dinner with Collard Greens and Mac and Cheese
Grouper Throats w Mac & Cheese Turnips Rice&Gravy
Fried Chicken Collard Greens
Supposed to Be Meatloaf

“If you intend to have one of the best closest to home cooking experiences , then you simply must eat at this place ! The comfort of authentic southern food made from the heart is in every bite 💖 So if you are in the mood for a great lunch that is reasonably priced and sure to satisfy your every desire for good food, cooked with love and made to meet your every requirement for SIMPLY EXCELLENT FOOD COOKED TO PEREECTION AND SERVED WITH LARGE DOSES OF LOVE 💗“

4.5 Superb101 Reviews
Tarpon's American • $$
7 Harrison Ave, Panama City

“Tarpons restaurant was our choice for breakfast, as we visit the Indigo hotel marina in Panama, FL. Our server Shalondra she was prompt and very kind along with her team mate Zack. The food was superb and with the teamwork of Shalondra & Zack made for excellent experience for our visit. Great customer service and great food on point! :-)“

4.7 Superb18 Reviews
The Local FIT Meal Prep Southern •
401 E 23rd St Suite i, Panama City

“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“

5 Superb1 Reviews
O'Charley's Restaurant & Bar American • $
311 E 23rd St, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Filet Mignon with Garlic Butter
Fried Chicken Tender Salad
Grilled Atlantic Salmon
Ribs & Chicken Tenders
Grilled Chicken Salad
Fried Chicken Tenders
Garlic Shrimp Pasta
Classic Cheeseburger
French Dip Sandwich
Chicken Tender Wrap

“Good service, good food!!“

4.1 Good220 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
105 E 23rd St, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

Pancakes and Sausage Patties
Mashed Potatoes & Gravy
Bourbon Street Chicken
Sweet Potato Casserole
Corned Beef Hash
Cobb Salad Family
Chicken Tenders
Huevos Revueltos
Chocolate Cake
All You Can Eat

“Food was very good , clean tables“

4 Good380 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
520 E 23rd St, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

The Cracker Barrel's Country Boy Breakfast
Grandpa's Country Fried Breakfast
Harvest Apple Roasted Chicken
Two Buttermilk Pancakes
Grilled Chicken Tenders
Southern Fried Chicken
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Chicken Fried Chicken
Smoked Sausage Patties
Loaded Baked Potato

“I ordered Thanksgiving Heat and Serve dinner and it was excellent! The food was delicious, the staff were very efficient and friendly and great value! Highly recommend!“

3.6 Good414 Reviews