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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.
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Gypsea Crepes#1 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
$ | Cafe, American7012 Thomas Dr Dunes Plaza, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6126Read More » - #2
Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar#2 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
$ | American543 N Richard Jackson Blvd Shoppes at Edgewater, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3616Read More » - #3
David's Sno-Balls#3 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #4
Liza's Kitchen#4 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #5
Jesse's Place#5 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #6
Finns Island Style Grub#6 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #7
Bayou Bill's Crab House#7 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #8
Moe's Original Bar B Que#8 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #9
The Back Porch Seafood & Oyster House#9 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood16220 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516Read More » - #10
Pompano Joe's#10 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #11
Donut Hole#11 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #12
The British Eatery#12 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #13
Diego's Burrito Factory#13 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #14
Andy’s Flour Power#14 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #15
Firefly#15 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #16
Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe#16 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #17
Kilwins Panama City Beach#17 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #18
Fatty Patty's Cakes & Cafe#18 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #19
Fatty's Sandwich Shop#19 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach - #20
Patches Pub & Grill#20 of 400 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
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