Gulf Lagoon Beach is a serene coastal locale known for its seafood, notably fried shrimp and crab cakes, paired with southern hospitality and scenic ocean views.
Cheese • Chicken • Barbecue • Southern
"This place serves amazing pulled pork BBQ! The platters come with tasty cornbread and a choice of two sides. Their unique sides truly impressed us; we tried the squash casserole, collard greens, and dressing topped with a hint of cranberry (who would have thought?). We thoroughly enjoyed our meal. They offer both indoor and outdoor seating, along with a fantastic bar featuring drink specials outside. Plus, they have live music! Definitely stop by and avoid the crowds further down the street!"
Meat • Cheese • Mexican • Seafood
"What a find! This place is like hole in the wall Alabama Bar-B-Que joints that serve WAY BETTER bbq than the large names. This locally owned and operated place is superior. Small? Yep! Obscure? Yep! Hard to find? If you're not looking, yep! Excellent? You dang right it is! The crew here is absolutely fantastic. I had at least 5 people happily helping me with any question I had. Ask for Lucy if you have any concerns..... she is the best! The food? Y'all.... it's absolutely great. You know that these days every little nook and crannie has a Mexican place. This is not one of them. This place is one of those gems that are local and serve high quality food with high quality service! Eat here! Thank me later!"
Pizza • Italian • Catering • Breakfast
"The service was average, nothing particularly impressive. The prices were quite high for what we received. We also had issues with order accuracy, which was disappointing given the amount we spent. I was confused by the two lines for sales tax on the bill. Additionally, I requested no onions on both gyros, but one still came with onions. I ordered a $4 side of fries, but there were hardly any fries included. On top of that, the gyro meat had a smoky flavor that was unexpected."
Pizza • Pasta • Cheese • Seafood
"My recent visit to Dirty Dick's Crab House in Panama City Beach was a delightful experience, especially for a seafood lover like myself. The atmosphere was lively and inviting, and I was pleased to find plenty of free parking, which is always a plus. The restaurant felt very kid-friendly, with a dedicated menu and fun drink options for the little ones, though they were out of the shark cups when we visited. The service was truly exceptional. Our waitress, Emi, was incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring our party was well taken care of throughout the meal. Even during a quieter time, the staff remained attentive, which I really appreciated. Now, for the food! The complimentary hushpuppies were an absolute standout—fresh, dense, slightly sweet, and bursting with flavor. Served with a sweet butter, it was a combination I wouldn't have thought of, but it worked deliciously. I opted for the blackened Mahi Mahi, and it was cooked perfectly, incredibly flavorful, and came with well-seasoned green beans. While I didn't try the jambalaya, my niece loved my fish. Others in my group enjoyed the fried crab lasagna, cheeseburgers, and chicken fingers, confirming there's something for everyone. I also tried the fried pickles, which were fantastic—more like chips, which was a pleasant surprise. The drink specials were also a highlight, offering great value. Overall, Dirty Dick's delivers on both great service and delicious seafood. Meal type: Lunch Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5"
Cafe • Coffee • Cheese • Breakfast
"I have work in customer service for a lifetime and i love it. I treat people how I like to be treated. Starting with, if the restaurant have plenty of empty tables inside and outside, why don't they ask? We were a party of 5- 2 adults and 3 kids. The hostess inside (front) decides without asking where we like to sit!! She seats us outside, But any other person, she would ask (white people) . What kind of service or preference is that? We were waiting for at least 30 minutes. I went to ask if we could get sit inside, and she did make a face. After that, everything came smoth. Our server was great, and the food was very tasty. Can't complain Please is this helpful? Give me a or Meal type: Breakfast Price per person: $20–30 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 4"
Fish • Ribs • Seafood • Barbecue
"If you want a truly great experience and fantastic food, this is the place that you want to go! I ordered the shrimp basket. I was absolutely NOT disappointed! I had plenty of shrimp and loads of fries. I ordered water, because let's face it, I probably would have drank my entire vacation budget on their delicious mixed drinks. Typically the wait staff ignores guest (at other restaurants) unless they can sell another drink, leaving your glass empty for most of your meal, not here! The wait staff was always eager to get us anything we needed and always checking to see if we needed more water. That's a good wait staff! Put a weight on anything you don't want to blow away, the breeze can get very aggressive. Absolutely DO NOT put money on the table as it will blow away!! Give your tips directly to the wait staff. And thank them for their hard work, if they were anything like our wait staff, they worked their tails off to make sure we had a great experience. This place is absolutely great for the entire family! Our wait was short (and it was peak dinner time) and gave us time to enjoy a beverage prior to dinner. Our entire vacation was better because of the experience we had at Pineapple Willy's! Do not miss this restaurant!"
Bbq • Meat • Store • Cheese
"Here we have Rudy?s BBQ a self described ?Texas Style BBQ? restaurant chain. First off, the ordering process is chaotic and everything is A La Cart. You order your preferred meat and then whatever sides you want which you have to leave the counter andgo to the refrigerator to get. Then they give you a weird looking coke crate tray to carry everything in. On to the food. Thetwo times I have eaten here, both times the food was just OK. The brisket I had last was dry, somewhat tough, and had no bark onit and not much flavor. It reminded me of meat that had been reheated in a steamer. The sides I have tried are no better thanthose in an average High School cafeteria, seriously. The potato salad is worse than anything you could buy from Publix. Thebanana pudding is worse than what you could get from the old Snack Pack brand. It tastes very ?instant? but instant pudding isbetter. The whipped cream they use must be the cheapest, worst quality they could buy. A bright spot is the tea, it?s verygood. Overall, the restaurant is cool looking, big and clean but there is much better BBQ to be found in our area. The otherobservation I had while eating there is..it seemed like 75% of the patrons are morbidly obese. I don?t mean any offense bystating that fact but there is absolutely nothing healthy there to eat. The prices are average for our area."
Creole • Healthy • American • Southern
"Dee’s has restored my faith in PCB dining. Last night my family and I ate at… I forget the name now, but it was awful. Dee’s was the opposite in every way. The waiter was awesome. He had a pretty large area to cover, but he did so masterfully. Never had to wait for a refill. When we arrived, the whole crew was starving. Apps were out super quickly. We had the incredible hush puppies which were perfectly fried and seasoned. I had the Cajun sampler, and I am so glad I did. The catfish was fried perfectly and flaky. Everything you want fried catfish to be. The red beans and rice was flavorful and hearty. Again, perfectly seasoned. The etouffe was delicious and full of complex flavor. Last, but not least is the jambalaya. It was my favorite member of the Cajun family of soul food. The flavor was robust, and each ingredient was distinguishable while also blending together masterfully. This is one of the top 3 meals, maybe the best meal I have had in my 5+ years of frequenting PCB. My wife got the fried oysters, which is a favorite dish of hers. The portion was substantial, and the oysters were fried to perfection. She absolutely loved the dish. My 10 year old, who is a chicken finger connoisseur, said they were in the top 3 chicken fingers he has had in PCB. Granted, if you’re getting chicken fingers at this establishment, you’re doing it wrong. This is a must try if you’re going to PCB!"
Soup • Wine • Pasta • Cheese
"I ate here twice in the past two weeks. The first dining experience was flawless with exceptional service. Filet was prepared perfectly cut with a fork. House salad was beautiful. Atmosphere was quiet and comfortable. My second experience was a total flop. Initially seated in a loud atrium area directly next to the kitchen. We requested to be moved were accommodated. Although our waiter the manager did try to resolve issues with our food apologized, it was all too late. Had our waiter returned after dropping off the food he would have known the food wasn’t prepared properly. He was occupied resolving yet another food quality issue at a neighboring table and never stopped again after dropping off the food. All 3 main courses we ordered were undercooked and raw (filet, lamb elk). Blue raw. Had he stopped even once he would have known there was an issue. We ate around the undercooked entree’s and finished the sides and basket of bread. They eventually realized our food was inedible (20-25 min) tried to resolve the issue but by that time we were pretty done with the situation and ready to leave. Manager took 25% off the bill we went home. The hostess area was cold shoulder-ish and lacked pleasantries. For $50+/per I expect more consistency I’d like to at least feel welcomed have edible food. I will not be returning."
Cafe • Pasta • Coffee • Cheese
"Wonderful… well, everything! I got me the grilled Mahi Mahi, which came with two sides (I chose green beans and fries) and a side salad! The salad left much to be desired, like fresh lettuce and larger leaves that didn’t have holes in them as if they were rotting away. Seriously, it looked like they just took a box of spring mix from Publix and dumped it in a bowl with two cherry tomatoes, no cheese, and these microscopic carrot shreds. But when the fish came out, everything seemed like I had died and gone to heaven (maybe or maybe not because of the salad). The grilled Mahi x2 was expertly served and grilled, topped with a healthy orange twist. Seasoning was like that of a steakhouse; stupendous! The green beans were thick, very green, juicy, and very healthy! And the fries were so good that if a fast food restaurant was serving them, they’d top the charts in profit! One more thing, the way the food was formatted on my plate was incredibly handled; positioned in such a way that the different foods didn’t intermingle, yet, gave each other structural support. 10000000/10!!!"
Coffee • American • Chocolate • Sandwiches
"This Starbucks stands out, especially when Natalie is behind the counter making your coffee! She does a fantastic job, getting everything just right, and her prices are fair, showcasing her skill compared to other coffee spots on Front Beach Road in Panama City Beach. Natalie is truly one of the best baristas I’ve encountered; she’s incredibly friendly and always greets you with a smile, which can really make your day better while you enjoy some of the best coffee and lattes in the area! I can’t praise her enough for her positive attitude and her ability to prepare your drink just the way you like it, no matter how complicated the order. Plus, they open earlier than many other locations on Front Beach Road!"
Soup • Fish • American • Ice Cream
"This was my first visit to this restaurant, and I was excited to try something new. I ordered the Blackened Mahi Tacos while my wife chose the Grilled Mahi entree. Our food arrived quickly and was hot and fresh. The seasoning on my tacos was fantastic, although the fish was slightly overcooked. My wife found her fish to be quite bland, and even adding salt didn't enhance the flavor much. When I mentioned this to our server, she acknowledged that many people prefer to add salt, but I believe that seasonings should have been incorporated during cooking instead. I had hoped this feedback would reach the chef, though I'm not optimistic about that. I also learned that my wife's dish could have been prepared blackened, even though that option wasn't listed on the menu. While we may return in the future, it won't be anytime soon. Overall, I'd rate this place about 3.5 stars. A funny moment during our visit: when I asked the server about a beer on the menu, I inquired if it was an IPA. She replied, "No, it’s an India Pale Ale.""
Full • Pasta • Drinks • Seafood
"Me, My Wife and our son ate here the other night for dinner I had the seared tuna garden salad. My wife had a gumbo plate, and our son had chicken fingers with fries, we was on a budget, but it was some of the best seafood I have ever ate best salad I have ever ate best gumbo I have ever ate even the chicken fingers on my son’s plate was so tender and juicy and the way they cook it was not overcook we had fried pickle fries as appetizer was really, the best I’ve ever had I’ve never seen fried pickles turn into like a french fry. Great Customer Service we do not drink at all we’re not alcoholics but it’s a great atmosphere great people skills highly recommend we will be eating there again sometime soon you must see a German name, Sam, and a server name, Yvette Tim to really made our night special highly recommend dealing with them anytime you goKid-friendliness: They had coloring pages for kids, of course tv’s, but our son enjoyed the placeWheelchair accessibility: There is room for those in wheel chairs"
Wine • Beer • Cheese • Seafood
"For our Anniversary we celebrated at this funky yet upscale restaurant. They feature a full bar will at least 75 craft beers on tap and in bottles. I enjoyed a Moscow Mule and my husband had a Blueberry Pilsner. We shared a delicious crab cake as an appetizer and ordered tots with a wasabi drizzle. I enjoyed the spicy scallops and my husband ordered Voodoo Macaroni. He raved about it and stated this is his new favorite place. We carried three boxes of our leftovers home to enjoy again at lunch tomorrow. Can’t wait to come back! On a personal level I really appreciate the fact that the staff were very friendly and accommodating of my dietary needs. ?"
Bakery • Coffee • Burgers • Breakfast
"We decided to try this place, because they had no wait and we were pleasantly surprised. The bread is homemade baked fresh and so delicious. The bacon is absolutely delicious and honestly all the food was cooked to perfection. This place has a laid back atmosphere. You order your food at the counter and pick it up at the register when they call your name. The staff is friendly and the place is very clean. I highly recommended this place. We come to PCB a few times a year to visit family and we will defiantly frequent this place. You won’t be disappointed."
Seafood • Kitchen • Chicken • Desserts
"We were skeptical because we just came from Ms. Wilkes in Savannah (amazing must try) and Paula deens family kitchen is the same family dining style. The atmosphere was nice, service was amazing. Special thanks to Seirieata, she took the time to explain the concept and make amazing suggestions for us first timers. For mains we had (gotta try) Fried chicken and shrimp and grits. For sides, Cole slaw, creamed potato, creamed corn and fried okra. Everything was AMAZING, except for the potatoes. They were bland with no flavor, I would have expected it to be drowning in butter but it was NOT. Since you get free refills on all dishes, we just decided to leave it on the table and enjoy the rest. Worth a try, YES. Would we go back, YES."
Fish • Meat • Pizza • Cheese
"From the moment we arrived, the service was exceptional. Our server quickly took our drink orders, which was appreciated since we were quite thirsty. They offer Coca-Cola products, which was nice. After ordering our meals, I visited the women's restroom, and I was pleasantly surprised by its cleanliness – everything from the stalls to the sink was well maintained. Our food came out promptly. My daughter ordered the Caesar salad with a side of mashed potatoes. Although she loves Caesar salad, she raved about the mashed potatoes the most and claimed she wanted two more pounds of them. The Caesar salad here is topped with sunflower seeds and red onion. My husband enjoyed the blackened snapper served with red beans, rice, and plantains, and he was very pleased with it! My son chose the bacon cheeseburger and loved every bite, too. I opted for the chicken and andouille gumbo. While it was a bit on the salty side, I still enjoyed it and finished my bowl. Feeling slightly hungry afterward, I decided to order the stuffed jalapeños, even though I wasn't sure what they were since I hadn't seen the menu. We had spotted them on one of the many TVs there. The server informed me that they were not stuffed but rather jalapeño bites, which made me appreciate her attentiveness in clarifying my order. I went ahead with the order. They turned out to be large fried bites with bits of jalapeño inside. The server mentioned they included bacon, but I could only taste it without being able to see any (as seen in the picture). Regardless, they were absolutely delicious. I would definitely return to Cubez to try more items on the menu. It's a shame we only discovered this place towards the end of our vacation. One thing to note is that there are some adult movies playing on mute (with all the TVs muted), so if you’re with children, you might want to sit in an area where they can't see the screens. Overall, I highly recommend this place to everyone!"
Burgers • Desserts • Hot Dogs • American
Fish • Grill • Burgers • Catering
"Absolutely fantastic food! Although it may take a bit longer to arrive, it’s definitely due to the freshness of the ingredients, making the wait worthwhile. The service was excellent too! The staff were very friendly and personable. In our group of six, each of us was extremely satisfied and enjoyed our meals — everything was fresh and delicious. Regarding dietary restrictions, they were very accommodating about my shellfish allergy, and I had no issues whatsoever."
Pub • Soup • Seafood • Chicken
"We are a family of five, including one non-seafood eater and a very picky five-year-old. With that in mind, I can genuinely say this was the best restaurant meal we've ever had! My child, who usually avoids seafood, ordered the southern fried chicken sandwich and loved it—no fishy taste at all. The five-year-old enjoyed the shrimp kids' meal as well! Our server, Anthony, was extremely attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The atmosphere was fantastic, and we didn’t have to wait long for our food. Everything was fresh and delicious! We all left feeling stuffed and even took some food home. I can't recommend this place enough—definitely go and enjoy!"