Eat
Where to eat around PCB
Start with Panama City Beach, then follow the food across the bridge to Panama City and St. Andrews, north to Lynn Haven, or east to Mexico Beach.
East end
Panama Pizzeria
A local Italian bistro at 3123, where that end of the road is signed Navy Boulevard. New York style pizza, pasta, seafood, calzones, and a full bar. Dine in, takeout, or the whole menu delivered. Older listings still call the same door Thomas Drive.
Navy Boulevard
3123 Navy BoulevardOpen in Maps
Panama City Beach
(850) 775-4060
Breakfast & coffee
Breakfast before the beach.
West end
Thomas’ Donut & Snack Shop
19208 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Handmade doughnuts and a snack-shop breakfast on the west end, across from the dunes. A Laguna Beach morning habit.
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Front Beach Road
Parlor Doughnuts
10260 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Layered doughnuts and breakfast on the stretch of Front Beach Road signed as Alt 98.
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Thomas Drive
Liza’s Kitchen
7328 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Homestyle breakfast and lunch. Focaccia sandwiches and the kind of plate locals eat on a weekday.
Thomas Drive
Andy’s Flour Power
2629 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A locally owned cafe and bakery in the middle of Thomas Drive, close to NSA Panama City. Breakfast is served 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. every day, with weekend brunch and live jazz on Saturday and Sunday mornings. The motto is “We don’t do fancy, We do Fresh.”
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Navy Boulevard
Fatty Patty’s
948 Navy Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A Southern breakfast and lunch cafe on the stretch that’s signed Navy Boulevard. Breakfast is made to order, the coffee keeps coming, and the food is homestyle. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m., and closed Monday.
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Navy Boulevard
Blue Top Waffle Shoppe
2802 Navy Boulevard, Panama CityOpen in Maps
An old-school waffle shop and diner on the Navy Boulevard end, near NSA Panama City. Waffles, omelets, hash browns, and biscuits and gravy, with breakfast from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Hutchison Boulevard
Another Broken Egg
11535 Hutchison Boulevard, Suite 100, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Breakfast and brunch in the Village of Grand Panama shops, served until the afternoon.
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East end
Thomas Drive, Gulf Drive, and the Navy Boulevard end.
East end
Schooners
5121 Gulf Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
The last of the old open-air beach clubs. Grilled grouper, hushpuppies, and the sunset cannon. It was The Beach Party before it was Schooners in 1985.
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Thomas Drive
Triple J Steaks & Seafood
2218 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Steaks and seafood on Thomas Drive, with live music on some nights.
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Navy Boulevard
J. Michael’s
3210 Navy Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A casual seafood restaurant on the Navy Boulevard end of the road.
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Thomas Drive
Pineapple Willy’s
9875 South Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Seafood, BBQ ribs, and frozen drinks on the old city pier. Open since 1984.
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Navy Boulevard
Billy’s Oyster Bar & Crab House
3000 Navy Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Steamed seafood. Blue crabs, shrimp, and oysters, seasoned and steamed rather than boiled, since 1981.
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Thomas Drive
HammerHead Fred’s
8752 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Casual Gulf seafood and char-grilled oysters, with a hangout pavilion for live music.
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Thomas Drive
Tootsie’s Orchid Lounge
8795 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A Nashville-rooted live-music room with food and a drink in your hand. Three floors and two stages on Thomas Drive.
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Navy Boulevard
Christo’s Sports Bar & Grill
2903 Navy Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A sports bar and grill with wings, burgers, and the games on TV.
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Navy Boulevard
Dat Cajun Place
2705 Navy Boulevard, Panama City, FL 32408Open in Maps
Cajun and Creole plates, an oyster bar, and live music on the beach-side stretch of Navy Boulevard, near NSA Panama City.
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Thomas Drive
The Deckhand Social
3901 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A waterfront restaurant at Pirate’s Cove Marina.
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Thomas Drive
Patches Pub & Grill
4723 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
An east-end pub and grill with burgers, pizza, and live music.
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Thomas Drive
Shore Dogs
8100 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Burgers, hot dogs, and a full bar, plus breakfast on weekends.
Thomas Drive
Capt. Jack’s Family Buffet
8208 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A seafood buffet on Thomas Drive, with a second location at 12628 Front Beach Road.
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Thomas Drive
Big Easy
8744 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
New Orleans plates, plus weekend brunch.
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Thomas Drive
Longboards
8746 Thomas Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Tacos, smash burgers, and pizza next door to Big Easy. Guests must be 18 or older after 10 p.m.
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Grand Lagoon
On the lagoon, behind the east end.
Grand Lagoon
The Grand Marlin
5323 North Lagoon Drive, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Oysters shucked to order, Gulf seafood, and steaks, with the North Drop Bar right on the water. The PCB location opened in 2016.
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Sunset Drive
Diego's Burrito Factory
6209 Sunset Drive, Panama City Beach, FL 32408Open in Maps
Build-your-own burritos and other Mexican-inspired food made to order, with indoor and outdoor seating and a full bar. Open daily, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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Middle beach
Hutchison Boulevard.
Middle beach
The Wicked Wheel
10025 Hutchison Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Fried chicken, thin-cut catfish, and burgers.
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Middle beach
Big Mama’s
10071 Hutchison Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Country cooking next to The Wicked Wheel, for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.
Middle beach
Saltwater Grill
11040 Hutchison Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Seafood, sushi, and steaks, with a big saltwater aquarium inside.
Middle beach
Bayou on the Beach
11115 Hutchison Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Cajun plates and an oyster bar. Bayou Basket, the quick-service counter, is in the building next door.
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Edgewater
Shoppes at Edgewater.
Edgewater
Firefly
535 Richard Jackson Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A polished dinner spot at the Shoppes at Edgewater, known for seafood, sushi and the oak tree at the center of the dining room.
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Edgewater
Dee’s Hangout
529 North Richard Jackson Boulevard, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Po’boys, étouffée, and jalapeño oysters in the Shoppes at Edgewater.
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Front Beach Road
Along Front Beach Road.
Front Beach Road
Angelo’s Steak Pit
9527 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Steaks from the pit and the longhorn out front, on the inland side of Front Beach Road.
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Front Beach Road
Runaway Island
14521 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Gulf seafood and a deck that walks out to the sand.
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Front Beach Road
Sharky’s
15201 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Gulf seafood on the sand, under the big palapa.
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Front Beach Road
Shrimp Basket
12390 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Fried seafood, po’boys, and an oyster bar.
Front Beach Road
Shuckum’s
15614 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
An oyster pub in the same spot since 1967. Raw, baked, and fried oysters, plus the rest of a full menu.
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Front Beach Road
Barefoot Hide-A-Way
15405 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Breakfast through dinner on a Gulf deck, east of Pier Park. Seafood, a drink, and live music when they have a band.
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Front Beach Road
El Rodeo
10908 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A Mexican restaurant and tequila bar, next door to The Liq.
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Front Beach Road
Flamingo Jo’s
13500 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A beach bar with sandwiches, seafood, and the Gulf out front.
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Front Beach Road
Señor Frog’s
15005 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
A Mexican restaurant with a bar that runs late.
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Pier Park
Dining at Pier Park.
Pier Park
Pompano Joe’s
16202 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Gulf seafood in the house across from the City Pier.
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Pier Park
The Back Porch
16220 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Oysters and char-grilled amberjack, next to Margaritaville.
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Pier Park
Margaritaville
16230 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Burgers, Gulf plates, and decks on the beach side of the complex.
Pier Park
Angry Tuna
Pier Park, Panama City Beach
Seafood at Pier Park, next to the dark ride.
Pier Park
Ford’s Garage
Pier Park, Panama City Beach
Burgers and beer in the garage room at Pier Park.
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Pier Park
Dick’s Last Resort
16210 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
The rowdy restaurant at Pier Park, where the rudeness is part of the act. Burgers and bar food, inside or on the patio. Pompano Joe’s is the building beside it.
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West end
Front Beach Road past Pier Park.
Front Beach Road
Dusty’s Oyster Bar
16450 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Raw oysters and a grouper po’boy. Dollar bills on the walls.
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Front Beach Road
McGuire’s Irish Pub
17290 Front Beach Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Irish pub food, prime steaks, and beer brewed in the house.
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West end
Sandbar
275 South Arnold Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Seafood and barbecue on South Arnold Road (Highway 79), just off Front Beach on the west end.
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Panama City & St. Andrews
Across the bridge in Panama City.
Massalina Bayou
Bayou Joe’s Marina & Grill
112A East 3rd Court, Panama CityOpen in Maps
Old-Florida plates on Massalina Bayou. Breakfast on the weekend, boats under the bridge, and a sunset over the water.
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St. Andrews
Hunt’s Oyster Bar
1150 Beck Avenue, Panama CityOpen in Maps
A raw bar in historic St. Andrews since 1966. Oysters shucked in front of you, and a room that looks toward the marina.
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St. Andrews
Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill
1151 Bayview Avenue, Panama CityOpen in Maps
Casual bayfront plates in one of the old St. Andrews buildings, near the marina.
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Downtown Panama City
Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar
5 Harrison Avenue, Panama CityOpen in Maps
Southern plates and Gulf seafood on the downtown marina.
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Downtown Panama City
History Class Brewing Company
6 East 4th Street, Panama CityOpen in Maps
A brewpub in the downtown block at Harrison Avenue. Beer and a short food menu. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
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Downtown Panama City
The Place Downtown
429 Harrison Avenue, Panama CityOpen in Maps
Dinner and a full bar on Harrison Avenue, with American plates and a jukebox in the heart of downtown Panama City.
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St. Andrews
The Shrimp Boat
1201 Beck Avenue, Panama CityOpen in Maps
Waterfront seafood on the St. Andrews marina.
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St. Andrews
Copper Tap Grille
1316 Beck Avenue, Panama CityOpen in Maps
A grill and taproom in St. Andrews.
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Lynn Haven
Its own city, on the north side of the bay.
Lynn Haven
Simply Seafood & Oyster Bar
429 Ohio Avenue, Lynn HavenOpen in Maps
A seafood and oyster bar on Ohio Avenue in Lynn Haven.
Lynn Haven
Raices Latin Food
1800 Highway 77, Suite 100, Lynn HavenOpen in Maps
South American food on Highway 77, including ceviche and empanadas.
Lynn Haven
Beef ’O’ Brady’s
2310 Highway 77, Suite 350, Lynn HavenOpen in Maps
The neighborhood sports pub on Highway 77. Wings, a burger, and a game on the screen.
Mexico Beach
Mexico Beach, a small Gulf city in eastern Bay County.
Mexico Beach
Killer Seafood
820 Highway 98, Mexico BeachOpen in Maps
A seafood shack across from the sand. Fried baskets, fish tacos, and a Mexico Beach afternoon.
Mexico Beach
Mango Marley’s
3102 Highway 98, Mexico BeachOpen in Maps
Floribbean-inspired food and drinks on Highway 98 in Mexico Beach.
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West Bay
North of the beach, on West Bay.
West Bay
Boon Docks
14854 Bay View Circle, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Seafood in the old fish-house buildings on the Intracoastal, in West Bay.
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West Bay
Bayside Cafe
6511 Laird Park Road, Panama City BeachOpen in Maps
Breakfast and lunch under the oaks on West Bay, near Highway 79.
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