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What to Eat in Panama City Beach
It should come as no surprise that seafood is the main ingredient many PCB menus are built around. Whether it's chargrilled grouper, Apalachicola oysters or Gulf shrimp stuffed with blue crab, you'll have your pick of delicious sea creatures to choose from. And you don't even have to go to a restaurant to enjoy the city's bounty: some of the best eateries are actually seafood markets that steam and season their freshest catches right in front of you. Anderson Seafood Market and Buddy's Seafood Market both come recommended by recent visitors.
If you're looking for a more formal environment, Saltwater Grill (which boasts a 25,000-gallon tropical saltwater aquarium inside the restaurant) and Capt. Anderson's Restaurant & Waterfront Market both received high marks from recent diners. Firefly is another local and traveler favorite thanks to its unique setting: the restaurant is arranged around a giant lit-up oak tree.
You'll also find plenty of casual beachfront eateries (try Schnoors or Sharky's). Though they cater mainly to tourists, it's hard to deny their prime locations, especially if you want to catch a classic Panama City Beach sunset.
Find the Best Restaurants in Panama City Beach
- #1Gypsea Crepes#1 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (131)$ | Cafe, American7012 Thomas Dr Dunes Plaza, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6126Read More » - #2Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar#2 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (535)$ | American543 N Richard Jackson Blvd Shoppes at Edgewater, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3616Read More » - #3David's Sno-Balls#3 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (1146)$ | American, Cafe13913 PCB Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32407Read More » - #4Liza's Kitchen#4 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (638)$ - $$ | American7328 Thomas Dr Suite L, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7500Read More » - #5Jesse's Place#5 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (299)$ | Diner, American, Cafe7008 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6126Read More » - #6Finns Island Style Grub#6 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (782)$ |7220 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7527Read More » - #7Bayou Bill's Crab House#7 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (1273)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood23100 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-1096Read More » - #8The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House#8 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (1749)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood16220 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516Read More » - #9Moe's Original Bar B Que#9 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (624)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Barbecue14896 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-3521Read More » - #10Pompano Joe's#10 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (2428)$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood16202 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516Read More » - #11Donut Hole#11 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (620)$ - $$ | American12983 Hwy 98 E, Panama City Beach, FL 32413Read More » - #12Diego's Burrito Factory#12 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (872)$ | Mexican, Southwestern, Latin15514 Front Beach Rd 6209 sunset drive Pcb FL 32408, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2504Read More » - #13The British Eatery#13 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (1323)$ - $$ | Bar, British280 S Arnold Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2116Read More » - #14Andy’s Flour Power#14 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (1889)$ - $$ | American, Cafe2629 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6227Read More » - #15Firefly#15 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (2406)$$ | Steakhouse, American, Seafood, Sushi535 N Richard Jackson Blvd Shoppes at Edgewater, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3616Read More » - #16Kilwins Panama City Beach#16 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (438)$ - $$ | American821 Pier Park Dr Ste 100, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2183Read More » - #17Fatty Patty's Cakes & Cafe#17 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (267)$ - $$ | American, Cafe948 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7442Read More » - #18Fatty's Sandwich Shop#18 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (444)$ | Pizza, American15900 Front Beach Rd Ste 105, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2546Read More » - #19Muy Wayne O's#19 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (1216)$ - $$ | Mexican, Southwestern303 S Arnold Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2143Read More » - #20Patches Pub & Grill#20 of 397 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
Tripadvisor (656)$ | American, Bar, Pub4723 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7322Read More »
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