10 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 Superb133 Reviews
PoFolks Southern • $
339 North Tyndall Parkway, 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
Shrimp and Grits
Pork Chop Dinner
Fried Mushrooms

“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.“

4.2 Good378 Reviews
Granny Cantrell's Southern • $
103 West 23rd Street, 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
Chicken Livers
Banana Pudding
Scrambled Eggs
Baked Chicken
Fried Chicken

“Yummy food and a great family owned business“

4.2 Good526 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
Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich
Crab \u0026 Corn Bisque
Crab & Corn Bisque
Mahi Mahi Sandwich
Stuffed Flounder
Mahi Mahi Tacos
Shrimp Bangers
Chicken Wings
Glazed Salmon

“First time I've been able to enjoy fried seafood in years because they have SO many gluten free options. Absolutely blew me away. We came with non-gf people and it blew their minds. Drinks were good and strong, food was hot and absolutely delicious, and our server Kristi was super attentive and took great care of us.“

4.2 Good582 Reviews
Big Mama's on the Bayou American • $
620 West Beach Drive, 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.“

4.6 Superb423 Reviews
Josiah's Southern Cooking Soul Food • $$
1003 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, 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

“The food was worth the wait!!! Fresh, the guy that rang us up and brought us out food, absolutely loved him!! 😍 he was so sweet and attentive. And the lady throwing down in the back, kudos to you!! You were doing the damn thang! We will be back!“

4.6 Superb235 Reviews
Chicken Salad Chick Southern • $
560 Hawkins Avenue, 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
Maui Mama Melt Meal
Chicken Salad Chick
Large Quick Chicks
Chicken Sandwich
Pimento Cheese
Sandwich Meal

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

3.9 Good242 Reviews
Tarpon's American • $$
7 Harrison Ave, Panama City

“Got the eggs Benedict, ice latte, and pancake. I’m quite picky when it comes to my Benedict and usually only eat them at home. Everything was SO good and the service was amazing. We had an older server with gray hair and my daughter loved her!“

4.7 Superb28 Reviews
Golden Corral Buffet & Grill Buffet • $
105 E 23rd St, Panama City

Customers` Favorites

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

“great friendly atmosphere“

4 Good612 Reviews
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store American • $
520 East 23rd Street, 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
Cracker Barrel Sampler
Southern Fried Chicken
Smoked Sausage Patties
Chicken Fried Chicken
Chicken Fried Steak

“Kayla is absolutely the best waitress ever! I eat at Cracker Barrel every two weeks and I always order the same thing, Kayla always remembers my order. If I want to change my usual order a little, Kayla makes great suggestions. Kayla makes every customer feel special whether you are a regular customer or a first-time customer. I always recommend Kayla to my neighbors, friends, and other acquaintances'“

3.7 Good667 Reviews