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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
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Gypsea Crepes#1 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
$ | American, Cafe7012 Thomas Dr Dunes Plaza, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6126Read More » - #2
David's Sno-Balls#2 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
$ | American, Cafe13913 PCB Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32407Read More » - #3
Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar#3 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #4
Jesse's Place#4 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #5
Liza's Kitchen#5 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #6
Finns Island Style Grub#6 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #7
Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe#7 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #8
Donut Hole#8 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #9
Temperley's British Eatery#9 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #10
Moe's Original Bar B Que#10 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #11
Fatty Patty's Cakes & Cafe#11 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #12
Diego's Burrito Factory#12 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #13
Bayou Bill's Crab House#13 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #14
Firefly#14 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #15
Patches Pub & Grill#15 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #16
Pompano Joe's#16 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #17
Another Broken Egg Cafe#17 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #18
Kilwins Panama City Beach#18 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #19
Muy Wayne O's#19 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #20
Fatty's Sandwich Shop#20 of 515 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
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