From Seafood to the most fulfilling donuts on the Gulf Coast… Panama City Beach is home to one of the best restaurants hot spots on the Emerald Coast.
Below are the 10 best restaurants in Panama City Beach, Florida as voted by the 17,000 members of the I Love Panama City Beach Facebook Group.
#10 Bayou on the Beach Cafe & Oyster Bar
“The place where Mardi Gras happens everyday!”
Known for their Cajun and creole seafood, this New Orleans-style eatery offers delicious variety for lunch and dinner. Enjoy live music and different events such as their weekly crawfish broil. Happy hour is daily from 4 - 6 pm where you can find $2 off raw oysters and $3 glasses of wine.
Bayou on the Beach Website
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Bayou on the Beach Menu
Address: 11115 Hutchison Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
#9 Dee’s Hangout
“Great place, great service and unparalleled food at the right prices”
With a new location, Dee’s Hangout offers a fresh place to enjoy your lunch or dinner. Offering seafood platters, cajun and creole style food, this restaurant is one of Panama City Beach’s favorite ‘hangouts’. Opening at 11 am Monday - Saturday with a daily 3 - 6 pm Happy Hour with $2 draft beers.
Dees Hangout Website
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Dees Hangout Menu
Address: 529 N Richard Jackson Boulevard, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
#8 Capt. Anderson’s Restaurant & Waterfront Market
If your’e looking for the perfect family water-front restaurant, Capt. Anderson’s is it. Since 1967 Capt. Anderson’s has been providing some of the best Seafood on the coast. Come experience their local tradition of dining early then watching the fishing fleets unload their catch.
Capt. Anderson's Website
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Capt. Anderson's Menu
Address: 5551 N. Lagoon Drive Panama City Beach, Fl 32408
#7 Salt Water Grill
Known for their seafood, steaks and martinis, the Salt Water Grill is a local favorite. This is a great destination for families with a mix of taste interests. While the seafood remains a signature dish, Salt Water Grill also provides mouth watering steaks and chicken. To top off the food, enjoy the entertainment of the piano bar and the 25,000-gallon tropical saltwater aquarium.
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Salt Water Grill Menu
Address: 11040 Hutchison Boulevard Panama City Beach, Florida. 32407
#6 Sharky’s Beachfront Restaurant
With seasonal live music and a well maintained 15,000 sq . ft beach side patio, Sharky’s is a vacation favorite. With an amazing Gulf view complimented by a delicious seafood menu Sharky’s provides an unmatched dining experience. On top of the wide variety of food, this beachfront restaurants provides a whole menu of specialty drinks.
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Sharky's Menu
Address: 15201 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach, Fl 32413
#5 Thomas’ Donuts
When originally writing this post, we planned to only include lunch and dinner restaurants. But we soon realized Thomas Donut and Snack Shop could not be ignored. Voters raved about the donuts and sandwiches here. Do not be fooled by the name, as Thomas Donut and Snack Shop also serves dinner and lunch. Enjoy a wide variety of donuts and breakfast specials all the way to fried shrimp and oysters for dinner. Thomas Donut and Snack Shop is a must stop when visiting Panama City Beach.
Thomas' Donuts Website
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Thomas' Donuts Menu
Address: 19208 Front Beach Rd Panama City Beach, Fl 32413
#4 Boondocks
Using a special blend of spices, Boondocks offers a wide variety of local and regional seafood grilled to taste like no other. Located on the Intracoastal Waterway, this restaurant provides a very laid back atmosphere. The scenery is beautiful and the food is just as good. As read in reviews, Boondocks is a “don’t miss dining experience”.
Boondock's Website
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Boondock's Menu
Address: 14854 Bay View Circle Panama City Beach, FL 32413
#3 Schooners, Last Local Beach Club
Coming in 3rd place is Schooners, Last Local Beach Club. Open 7 days a week from 11 am until late at night, this beachfront restaurant provides great food and an even better dining experience. Enjoy the beautiful beach then come in for a great meal. Every night at sunset Schooners fires off their “Sunset Cannon” to celebrate the end to another great day on the coast. Enjoy annual events like the massive Lobster Festival, the Cajun Festival and the Halloween, Christmas and New Year’s celebrations. Your meal comes acquainted with a relaxing atmosphere and live music. The diverse menu and delightful dining memories will leave you wanting to come back year after year.
Schooner's Website
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Schooner's Menu
Address: 121 Gulf Drive Panama City Beach, FL 32408
#2 Pineapple Willy’s
World famous Pineapple Willy’s is one of the most popular Panama City Beach destinations for seafood, music and fun. Enjoy great food, great cocktails and a friendly staff. If seafood is not your thing, don’t worry. Pineapple Willy’s claims they serve the best ribs on the beach, but you will have to be the judge of that. With seating extending nearly into the water on their covered pier, it does not get much more beach front then this. Live music is provided to add to the beach vibe of your dining experience. Check out their video tours here https://pwillys.com/tour/ and you will see why so many people enjoy dining at Pineapple Willy’s.
Pineapple Willy's Website
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Pineapple Willy's Menu
Address: 9875 South Thomas Drive Panama City Beach, Florida 32408
#1 Angelo’s Steak Pit
“If you don’t eat at Angelo’s Steak Pit, nobody will ever believe you vacationed on Panama City Beach”
Panama City Beach, Florida Restaurants
Hands down the most voted favorite restaurant in Panama City Beach is Angelo’s Steak Pit. If you’re looking for a great steak, this western style restaurant will knock your socks off. Don’t be alarmed by “Big Gus” the 20,000 lb steer standing outside, he is just a friendly iconic symbol in Panama City Beach. Voter’s raved about the food and dining experience at Angelo’s. This “steak pit” offers variety as well, serving several different kinds of grilled and fried seafood. I don’t know about you but stopping at Angelo’s Steak Pit is an absolute must next time I am in Panama City Beach.
Angelo's Website
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Angelo's Menu
Address: 9527 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
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