10 Great Restaurants in Panama City Beach

Our guide to great restaurants in Panama City Beach will see you dining at some of Florida’s most acclaimed culinary hotspots. Renowned for its sugar-white sands and tantalising turquoise sea, this glamorous coastal enclave offers eclectic eats for everyone.

Feast on succulent seafood caught fresh in the Gulf of Mexico, expand your palate with hand-prepared sushi or sink your spoon into something sweet as the sun sets on the water. Whether you’re there for the weekend or a month-long holiday, Panama City Beach is all about its restaurants.

1. Firefly

Elegant eating under a lit-up tree

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Foto, Alimentação, Vida noturna, Luxo

Only a stone’s throw away from the sparkling blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, multi-award-winning Firefly enchants with its a-list clientele, sleek Japanese sushi bar, and sumptuous ‘surf meets turf’ dining beneath a grand illuminated oak tree. This Panama City Beach favourite is renowned for its 535 Library Lounge where you can watch the latest sports while enjoying a sexy martini.

Juicy starters like jumbo lump crab cake and Kobe carpaccio meld with big hearty mains including rack of elk, grilled Gulf grouper, and smoked bison short rib. Save room for dessert because the selection is stunning — try the chocolate frangipani tart or the silky creme brûlée.

Localização: 535 N Richard Jackson Boulevard, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

Abre: Tuesday–Thursday from 5 pm to 9.30 pm, Friday and Saturday from 5 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from 5 pm to 9.30 pm (closed Mondays)

Telefone: +1 850-249-3359

2. Bella Roma Tuscan Grill

Regional Italian cuisine in a warm, hospitable setting

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Alimentação

For authentic Italian cuisine, nothing beats Bella Roma Tuscan Grill in Panama City Beach. Here, fresh ingredients are at the forefront thanks to chef Mimmo Redina’s Amalfi Coast upbringing where he learned the tricks of the trade from his mamma and nonna.

Grab a seat at one of the long centre tables or in an intimate diner-style booth and feast on tasty antipasti, premium pastas, and ooey-gooey-cheesy pizzas. For a sweet taste of Italy, order a classic dessert to finish like the tiramisu, cannoli, or zesty limoncello cake.

Localização: 11535 Hutchison Blvd Ste 101, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

Abre: Monday–Thursday from 11 am to 9 pm, Friday from 11 am to 10 pm, Saturday 4 pm to 10 pm, Sunday 4 pm to 9 pm

Telefone: +1 850-249-1340

3. C-Level

Easy breezy dining at this family-owned haunt

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Alimentação

Boasting a tropical-inspired interior that’s ideal for catch-ups and date nights, C-Level in Panama City Beach has made a name for itself as the go-to place for luscious seafood and tender prime rib. Grab a table and satiate your appetite with fresh coastal starters including tuna tataki, grouper bites, and crab queso dip.

For mains, try the restaurant’s famous herb encrusted, slow-cooked angus beef or splash out on tasty seafood with mahi tacos, shrimp and grits, or the indulgent c-platter that comes with everything a budding Hemingway might want — fried grouper, flounder, jumbo shrimp, and snow crab legs served with zingy cocktail and tartar sauce.

Localização: 8014 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

Abre: Sunday–Thursday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 10 pm

Telefone: +1 850-233-3564

4. The Grand Marlin

Chic coastal cuisine with views over the water

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Foto, Alimentação

The Grand Marlin in Panama City Beach is the envy of all seafood restaurants — their catch is so fresh that they change their menus daily. Located in the picturesque Port Lagoon area, smack-dab on the water, you’ll be treated to island cocktails, a mouthwatering menu, and dazzling views across Saint Andrews Bay.

While the venue is open for brunch, a sunset dinner reservation is truly special here, so try to book a table when the day draws to an end. Dine on crispy lobster fingers, oysters Rockefeller, seared swordfish, and fried gulf shrimp, before savouring the tangy key lime pie or heavenly red velvet cake.

Localização: 5323 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA

Abre: Monday–Thursday from 4 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 4 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 9 pm

Telefone: +1 850-249-1500

5. Lulu’s Bar & Resto

A laidback spot that springs to life past sundown

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Alimentação, Vida noturna

Situated in the glamorous Laketown Wharf Resort, LuLu’s Bar & Resto is a Panama City Beach darling, as well known for its handcrafted cocktails as it is for its fat juicy burgers, 14-inch pizzas, and golden fried chicken wings. When weather permits, grab yourself a seat on the outside deck for spectacular waterfront views and enjoy a sunset mojito or a watermelon margherita.

By day, LuLu’s serves up a blissful beach town atmosphere that’s all about good vibes, cold drinks, and sensational food. By night, the venue becomes a high-octane, neon-lit dance party thanks to live local DJs that spin the latest and greatest tunes.

Localização: 9902 S Thomas Dr #13, Panama City Beach, FL 32408, USA

Abre: Tuesday–Saturday from 11 am to 6 pm and 9 pm to 1 am, Sunday from 11 am to 6 pm and 9 pm to 12 am (closed Mondays)

Telefone: +1 850-200-4040

6. Hunt & Gather Raw Bar & Pub

Global gastronomy and an unbeatable drinks list

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Alimentação

Its motto might be ‘good food simply made’ but Hunt & Gather Raw Bar & Pub is being modest when it comes to its mighty menu. This Panama City Beach joint serves an eclectic array of inspired dishes — from elk quesadilla and Siberian caviar to wild boar Bolognese and zesty tuna crudo.

After a day at the beach, take a seat at the pub’s art deco bar under a canopy of golden lightbulbs and order a round of Raspberry Point oysters and a refreshing draft beer. Or indulge yourself with a bottle of wine or a flute of prosecco, and a generous helping of seasonal fish.

Localização: 7942 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407, USA

Abre: Monday–Saturday from 4.30 pm to 9 pm (closed Sundays)

Telefone: +1 850-708-1147

7. Cuvee 30A

Ritzy American eatery with top-notch tunes

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Foto, Alimentação, Vida noturna, Luxo

The brainchild of celebrity chef Tim Creehan, Cuvee 30A is an award-winning, fine dining restaurant that’s instantly recognisable thanks to its flurry of palm trees out front. Located a short drive west from Panama City Beach, this bright and beautiful restaurant (and live music joint) is the recipient of a prestigious DiRoNA award.

The menu dazzles with its local and international cuisine such as pecan crusted grouper, crispy fried oysters with Asian kung pao glaze, New Zealand venison steak, and Kurobuta pork chop. Save room for dessert because the sweet stuff here is extra tempting — try the decadent chocolate sin cake or the rolled ice cream Corleone.

Localização: 12805 US-98 D101, Inlet Beach, FL 32461, USA

Abre: Monday–Saturday from 4.30 pm to 9.30 pm (closed Sundays)

Telefone: +1 850-909-0111

8. Restaurant Paradis

Creative cocktails and sensational seafood in a stylish country interior

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Alimentação, Vida noturna, Luxo

A short, scenic drive west from Panama City Beach, Restaurant Paradis is an intimate upscale bistro with a focus on delectable American seafood dishes. The interior showcases butter-colored walls and rustic chic adornments (think wrought iron chandeliers straight out of wine country).

Park yourself at the white granite lounge bar and try a Hibiscus Rum Punch, an Agave Maria, or the sinister-tinged Death’s Door G&T. Afterwards, enjoy a coastal-inspired menu in the alfresco patio — sample the shiso dusted ahi tuna and the succulent shrimp linguini.

Localização: 82 S Barrett Square, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461, USA

Abre: Daily from 5 pm to 9 pm

Telefone: +1 850-534-0400

9. Edward’s Fine Food and Wine

An atmospheric space that exudes European charm

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Alimentação, Luxo

With its award-winning wine list and chic coastal menu, Edward’s Fine Food and Wine is a must-visit for those who favour world-class vino, sophisticated cuisine, and a buzzy European ambiance. Just moments from the powder-soft sands of Rosemary Beach, the restaurant is open for brunch, lunch, and dinner.

Drive 20-minutes from PCB and you’ll sample seductive dishes like baked asiago with Tuscan bread, seared diver scallops, and yellowfin tuna with wakame-napa cabbage slaw. The desserts are simply scrumptious (and pair perfectly with a cocktail) like the vanilla bean crème brûlée and the dark chocolate flourless torte.

Localização: 66 Main St, Rosemary Beach, FL 32461, USA

Abre: Monday and Tuesday from 5 pm to 9pm, Wednesday and Thursday from 11 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm, Friday and Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 9 pm

Telefone: +1 850-231-0550

10. Gallion’s

A stylish haunt that’s all about seafood, small plates, and speciality cocktails

Ideal para: Casais, Famílias, Alimentação

An upscale restaurant and cocktail lounge just 20 minutes from Panama City Beach, Gallion’s is style personified thanks to its breezy beach-house facade, retro-chic interior, and freshly caught coastal fare. Take a seat in the characterful dining room at a wooden table or diner-style booth, or facing the street in the canopied porch area.

The spotlight is on small plates and seafood specialities, as well as sandwiches, burgers, and delectable desserts. Indulge in shishito peppers, red snapper, and summer quinoa salad before finishing up with carrot cake and caramel popcorn.

Localização: 104 N Barrett Square Unit C, Rosemary Beach, FL 32413, USA

Abre: Daily from 11 am to 10 pm

Telefone: +1 850-399-4909

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