Panama City Beach Area Restaurants

Despite its reputation for flash, several Panama City Beach eateries offer fancy atmospheres and cutting-edge cuisine. For families and fun seekers, The Miracle Strip has the standard assortment of theme chains and several Vegas-style dinner clubs. Diners looking for something different can try a meal on The Treasure Ship, a replica of a Spanish galleon. For romantics,
the Lady Anderson dinner-dance cruises offer live bands, gospel music, and buffet dinners.
Dont forget to check out our top restaurants!

Angelo’s Steak Pit
9527 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 234-2531

A Panama City Beach legend, Angelo’s Steak Pit offers visitors the “ultimate dining experience’ for steaks, ribs and chicken prepared over a world famous, gigantic, open hickory pit. One of Southern Living’s “favorite places to eat steak in Florida”.

The Boatyard
5323 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 249-9273

Known for its cool vibe and understated bar scene, The Boatyard serves up yummy casual fare right on the Great Lagoon marina. Go for a lunch of Dixie Oyster Salad and stay for the band, and later on, the frozen drinks and late-night menu.

Boondocks Restaurant
14854 Bay View Circle
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 230-0005

Get a fresh start today with their famous fried pickles! They also specialize in fresh local seafood, prepared to your order, certified Angus beef steaks and burgers, chicken and catfish. Save room for a tasty homemade dessert, too! Affordable and fun family dining on the Intra coastal Waterway nestled on the edge of West Bay under mighty fine oaks. Locals love them, and you will, too.

Calypso Beach Cafe & Sports Grille
15812 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 234-6788

It's New Orleans fun at the beach! Their monster menu features recipes
from New Orleans, along with Gulf-fresh seafood, steaks, "made from scratch" soups and salads, kids' menu and award-winning desserts. Watch your favorite sports teams on 100+ TV's NTN play-along sports is here! Open daily at 11am. Bring the family and let the good times roll!

Capt. Anderson's Marina
5551 North Lagoon Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
(Located on Grand Lagoon at Thomas Drive)
(850) 234-5940 or (800) 360-0510

Enjoy an evening dinner cruise on the elegant Lady Anderson dining yacht. Trips to Shell Island and Dolphin Encounter, deep-sea and charter fishing boats, gift shop, Anderson seafood market or Mel's Dockside Restaurant.

Hammerhead Fred’s
8752 Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 233-3907

Serving up unique local seafood dishes in a casual, rustic setting. The coldest Apalachicola oysters you ever put in your mouth and dishes like Shrimp Trinidad and Grouper Monterey make Fred’s a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Fred’s is a great place to dine inside or out, relax and kick your shoes off and have a good time!

Margaritaville
16230 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 243-7870

Inspired by the travels and songs of Jimmy Buffett, Margaritaville  is for any one who wants to get away any day of the week to have a good time and a great meal. Offers signature Cheeseburger in Paradise, fresh island style seafood and regional favorites.

Pompano’s Lakeside Restaurant & Sushi Bar
10292 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 233-9080

A unique, Old Florida-style restaurant offering fresh local seafood, teaks, prime rib, baked oysters and crab cakes. Grilled foods cooked over native hardwoods for a fantastic flavor.  Don’t forget about the new and improved sushi bar. Voted"one of the best seafood restaurants” by locals.

Pineapple Willy's- Beachside Restaurant and Sports Bar
9875 S. Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 235-0928

One of the original restaurants in Panama City Beach, Pineapple Willy’s is known for their Jack Daniel’s Barbecue Ribs. Dine in the Pineapple room with 14 panoramic windows overlooking the gulf, outside on the historic pier or in the sports room with 15 big screen TVs.

Saltwater Grill
11040 Hutchinson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 230-2739

Home of the all-new 25,000 gallon aquarium. Whole Maine lobster, fresh seafood and hickory grilled favorites.  Piano Bar in the Mermaid Room.

Schooners
5121 Thomas Dr
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 235-3555

They call it the "Last Local Beach Club" because its the last of the old open-air hangouts. Every table comes with an incredible view of the beach. The food is far from fancy, but always fresh and mouthwatering delicious.

Sharky’s Seafood Restaurant
15201 Front Beach Rd
Panama City Beach, FL
(850) 235-2420

Seafood, music and fun all overlooking “the world’s most beautiful beaches”. Kids will love the all-new giant pirate ship playground. It’s “finders keepers” when kids discover the hidden treasure around the ship. So join us indoors or out on the tropical deck for live music and a whole lot of fun!

The Treasure Ship
3605 Thomas Drive
Panama City, FL
(850) 234-8881

Fine dining and family fun in a replica of a Spanish galleon overlooking Grand Lagoon on Panama City Beach. Live pirates roam the decks of three restaurants, including the Main Dining Room, Hook's Grille & Grog, and Captain Crabby's.

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