Best Restaurants in Panama City Beach
PCB’s food scene has grown beyond the typical beach-town chains. Fresh Gulf seafood, a growing waterfront restaurant row at Grand Lagoon, and several locally-owned spots deliver genuine quality.
Seafood
Captain Anderson’s — The most famous restaurant in PCB. Open since 1967. Fresh Gulf seafood, their own fishing fleet, and a wine list that’s won awards for decades. The charbroiled grouper and the snapper are outstanding. Reservations recommended.
Firefly — Upscale dining in a garden setting. Creative seafood preparations, craft cocktails, and the nicest date-night option in PCB. Chef David Spell’s menu changes seasonally.
Schooners (Last Local Beach Club) — Beachfront tiki bar with live music, Gulf views, and seafood baskets. The grouper sandwich and the mullet are local picks.
Dee’s Hang Out — The locals’ seafood counter. Fried mullet, smoked fish dip, and no-frills pricing. Cash only. A PCB institution.
Pier Park & Casual
Another Broken Egg Café (Pier Park) — Southern brunch. Crab cake Benedict and Bloody Marys. Reliable.
Dat Cajun Place — Cajun and Creole cooking on the beach. Gumbo, crawfish étouffée, and po’boys. A taste of Louisiana on the Gulf Coast.
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