Panama City Beach Travel Guide

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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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#1
Gypsea Crepes
#1 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (96)
$ | Cafe, American
7012 Thomas Dr Dunes Plaza, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6126
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#2
David's Sno-Balls
#2 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (1064)
$ | American
13913 PCB Parkway, Panama City Beach, FL 32407
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#3
Jesse's Place
#3 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (239)
$ | Diner, American
7008 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6126
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#4
Pink Pelican Ice Cream Bar
#4 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (495)
$ | American
543 N Richard Jackson Blvd Shoppes at Edgewater, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3616
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#5
Liza's Kitchen
#5 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (627)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe, Soups
7328 Thomas Dr Suite L, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7500
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#6
Eat My Pasty
#6 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (1231)
$ - $$ | Bar, British
280 S Highway 79, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2116
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#7
Finns Island Style Grub
#7 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (765)
$ | American
7220 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7527
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#8
Homemade Ice Cream Shoppe
#8 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (190)
$ | American
14660 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-3517
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#9
Firefly
#9 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (2276)
$$ | Steakhouse, American, Seafood, Sushi, Soups
535 N Richard Jackson Blvd Shoppes at Edgewater, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3616
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#10
Pompano Joe's
#10 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (1833)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood
16202 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516
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#11
Donut Hole
#11 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (544)
$ - $$ | American
12983 Hwy 98 E, Panama City Beach, FL 32413
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#12
Diego's Burrito Factory
#12 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (794)
$ | Mexican, Southwestern
15514 Front Beach Rd 6209 sunset drive Pcb FL 32408, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2504
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#13
Moe's Original Bar B Que
#13 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (586)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Barbecue
14896 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-3521
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#14
Fatty Patty's Cakes & Cafe
#14 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (240)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe
948 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7442
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#15
Andy’s Flour Power
#15 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (1763)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe
2629 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-6227
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#16
Patches Pub & Grill
#16 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (577)
$ | American, Bar, Pizza, Pub
4723 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408-7322
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#17
Kilwins Panama City Beach
#17 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (421)
$ - $$ |
821 Pier Park Dr Ste 100, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2183
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#18
Bayou Bill's Crab House
#18 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (1004)
$ - $$ | American, Bar, Seafood
23100 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-1096
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#19
Muy Wayne O's
#19 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (1143)
$ - $$ | Mexican, Southwestern
303 S Arnold Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2143
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#20
Another Broken Egg Cafe
#20 of 492 Places to Eat in Panama City Beach
TripAdvisor (761)
$ - $$ | American, Cafe
11535 Hutchison Blvd Ste 100, Panama City Beach, FL 32407-3748
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