Dining

One of the main reasons people visit the coast is to enjoy the seafood. And, oh boy, have we got plenty of it on the Emerald Coast. Dine bayside, beachside or boat side. Wherever you choose to gather with friends and family, you will be sure to satisfy your craving. Up and down the beach, breakfast, lunch and dinner are served at the popular places and out-of-the-way locations where the local flare spices the food and atmosphere.

Our restaurants also offer other varieties of food including Cajun, barbecue and Italian. After a delightful meal, be sure to save room for desert at one of our bakeries or ice cream stores.

Maybe nightlife is the way to top off an evening. Panama City Beach is famous for after dinner entertainment. The area nightclubs offer excitement with live music and dancing, and our harbor-side decks offer moonlit romance.

	Captain Anderson's Restaurant & Market Located off Thomas Dr. at the intersection of Thomas Dr. and N. Lagoon Dr. Wine Spectator Award of Excellence for seafood 1999, 2000, 2001. Southern Living Reader's Choice Award for Seafood 1996, 1997, 1999, 2000. Restaurant & Business Magazine Top 50 Grossing Restaurants. www.captainandersons.com
	Hammerhead Fred's Located on the west end of Thomas Dr. across from The Summit condominiums. From iced cold Apalachicola oysters on the half shell to the ultimate seafood platter. Hammerhead Fred's is local seafood with local flavor. www.hammerheadfreds.com
	Pineapple Willy's Beachside Restaurant & Sports Bar Made famous by a Visa credit card commercial. Our "Jack Daniels Ribs" are the best on the Panhandle. It keeps them cooking over 1,000 lbs. a day. Also, certified Angus prime rib, seafood, shrimp, fried oysters and chicken. Kids menu. Maximum table size of eight. Join us for beachside dining. www.pineapplewillys.com
	Breakers – Dinner and a Show, Right on the Beach 850-234-6060 - 12627 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach. www.breakerspcb.com. This casual waterfront restaurant and entertainment showroom offers a front-row seat for a view of the Gulf sunsets from inside at Breakers’ casual main room. Breakers has been setting the standard on PC Beach for over 3 decades and 2009 is the best yet! Enjoy local fresh seafood, steaks and more prepared by our new Chefs. And after dinner, Breakers keeps the fun going with Vegas style entertainment right here on the beach - new for 2009, Breaker’s proudly announces the addition of the “Viva Las Vegas” show starring Todd Herendeen.This show is very popular and we recommend you call ahead for reservations. Come to eat, stay for the show and enjoy the best drinks on the beach served from their newly renovated 40-foot bar. www.breakerspcb.com
	Captain Jack's “Featuring the finest No. 1 snow crab legs included with every dinner buffet every night.” The family will love the selection and variety of food choices at Capt. Jack’s. Have it all at “Panama City Beach’s newest and finest family buffet.” Hosted by Jack Bishop and his experienced crew who have served the Panama City Beach area since 1971. Three great buffets daily: breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus Sunday brunch. Children age three and younger eat free. “Truly the best seafood values on the beach.” 8208 Thomas Dr., Panama City Beach, 850-236-8555, www.captjackspcb.com
	Harpoon Harry’s Waterfront Restaurant & Beach Bar Eat, drink and be “Harry”! Harpoon Harry’s is the coolest beach bar and waterfront restaurant on the planet. Harry prides himself on offering a friendly, casual atmosphere with an open-air back deck perfect for dancing the night away. Live beach music and oldies on the back deck nightly. Did we mention Harpoon Harry’s sits right on the Gulf? Join Harry for lunch or dinner inside or out, you’ll fall in love with the laid-back attitude of this nautical café right on the beach. Food and fun rule here. Lots of TVs to catch the game, drink and enjoy food specials daily. Kick back, relax and you’ll fit right in at Harpoon Harry’s. Children’s menu available. 12627 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach, 850-234-6060, www.harpoonharryspcb.com
	Sharky's Seafood Restaurant Located 1/4 mile east of Gulf World Marine Park on Front Beach Rd. Candlelight dining overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Come discover the real meaning of "Gulf fresh seafood". Fried, grilled, steamed, broiled or blackened seafood plus hand-cut steaks and ice-cold Apalachicola oysters. Indoor and outdoor deck dining. Family's welcome. VISA, MC, DISC, AMEX. www.sharkysbeach.com
	L ady Anderson Dinner Cruise Sunset Dinner-Dance Cruises • Gospel Music Dinner Cruises Cruising March Through December 2003 5550 North Lagoon Drive For Reservations Call: 1-800-360-0510 (850) 234-5940 www.ladyanderson.com
	Bishop’s Family Buffet Where crab legs are king. Now under the management of original owner and founder Jack Bishop. Get “the best for less.” Three buffets daily: breakfast, lunch and dinner, plus Sunday brunch. Dinner seafood buffet includes No. 1 crab legs, shrimp, fried oysters, scallops, fish of the day and a 38-item salad bar. Go to the website for menu items and more information. 12628 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach. 850-234-6457, www.bishopsbuffetpcb.com.
	Dirty Dick's Crab House 850-230-3425 - 9800 Front Beach Rd. (across from Ripley’s) Panama City Beach, “Seafood with a New Orleans accent.” Full lunch and dinner menu. Award-winning cuisine features hushpuppies, blue crab and other steamed and fried seafood, plus chicken, steak and pasta. Homemade soups, sauces, salad dressings and desserts.
	Montego Bay Seafood House & Oyster Bar 850-234-8686- 4920 Thomas Dr. (at the “curve”) 473 Beckrich Rd. (Shoppes at Edgewater) 850.233.6033, Web site:www.montegobaypcb.com There’s something for everyone’s taste buds on our extensive menu, including award winning seafood gumbo, a variety of appetizers, generous salads, grilled and fried fresh seafood, juicy ribs and burgers, perfectly seasoned chicken, USDA Choice steaks, the beach’s best oysters and a menu just for the kids.
	Roy’s Hot Dogs 850-249-2281 - “Where 2 Dogs are Better Than One!” Roy’s Original Chili Dogs is bringing the best hot dogs, chili dogs, burgers and fries to Panama City Beach. Located in the Shoppes at Edgewater, Roy’s serves some of the tastiest dogs you’ll ever eat. We offer standard hot dogs grilled and steamed or you can take your hot dog eating experience to another level with our limitless combinations of specialty toppings.
	Saltwater Grill 850-230-2739 - 11040 Hutchison Blvd. (a.k.a. Middle Beach Road). Web site: saltwatergrillpcb.com. Voted best seafood restaurant on Panama City Beach! Saltwater Grill seafood is award-winning and live Maine lobster arrives weekly, choose your own from the Lobster tank! Our hand-cut succulent Filet Mignon, Ribeye, Top Sirloin, and New York Strip are cooked over a real hickory pit, giving them the most unique and flavorful taste on the coast.
	Pineapple Willy’s Beachside 850-235-0928 - Restaurant and Sports Bar 9875 S. Thomas Dr. Panama City Beach.Pineapple Willy’s is home of the famous Jack Daniel’s BBQ Ribs. Serving lunch and dinner beach side, 11am - 11pm. Dine overlooking the beach on the covered pier or inside with a panoramic view. Pineapple Willy’s has something for everyone, with seafood, prime rib, salads, sandwiches, and a great kids’ menu.
	Guy Harvey’s Island Grill 850-230-4321- 16210 Front Beach Rd., Panama City Beach.Specializing in Fresh Seafood, Guy Harvey’s only uses the best on the menu! Offering house favorites such as Snapper Mediterranean and Redfish Portofino. The Island Grill also pleases those looking for beef, chicken, or pork entrees, appetizers, salads, sandwiches and desserts too! Located in Pier Park, this unique Gulf-front dining experience is accented with artwork by Dr. Harvey, a renowned marine wildlife artist and conservationist. Open for lunch and dinner with seating for 500 including an upstairs bar overlooking the Gulf with live entertainment every weekend.
	Los Antojitos Mexican Restaurant 850-784-6633 - 4809 W. Hwy. 98. Panama City. Located 1/2 mile East of the Hathaway Bridge. Proudly serving awesome Mexican cuisine and great steaks for over 30 years. Enjoy the festive funky atmosphere. Home of the “Super-baked Burrito” weighing in at 5ibs. We are the bestin town! Whether you try our award-winning Shrimp Seviche, Chile Rellenos or Seafood Enchiladas, you are sure to have a great dining experience. We offer daily specials, kid’s menu and patio dining.
	Brew Thru Convenience Store 17012 Front Beach Rd. Panama City Beach at Hwy 79. Face Book-Brew Thru Panama City. Brew Thru is the original drive-thru convenience store. This is our first of many locations and look forward to serving our friends and guest in a fun, friendly and most of all convenient atmosphere. A tradition for over 30 years at the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Brew Thru offers Fresh Hot Coffee and Donuts every morning along with ice-cold beer, wine, sodas, snacks and much more. A vacation to Panama City Beach would not be complete without one of the legendary annual T-shirts. Having sold more than 3 million T-shirts since 1977, the Brew Thru T-shirt is the #1 selling souvenir on the beach. Drive Thru today.
	Time Out Sports Grill 850-249-0086 - 2903 Thomas Dr. between Winn Dixie & North Lagoon Bridge. Truly a neighboorhood family friendly sports grill. Time Out is best known for its chicken wings and Quesadillas, burgers and a friendly atmosphere. We also have Buzztime Trivia and Texas Hold-em. Nineteen T.Vs for all your sports viewing. Open year round.