Saltwater Grill - Panama City Restaurant - Panama City Beach, FL

Saltwater Grill - Panama City

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Address:
11040 Hutchinson Blvd
Panama City Beach, FL 32407

Neighborhood:
Panama City Beach - Bay Point

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Cuisine:
Seafood

Price: $30 and under

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Saltwater Grill - Panama City Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.Saltwatergrillpcb.com
Email: trish@saltwatergrillpcb.com
Phone: (850) 230-2739
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm- 11:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Seafood, Steak
Executive Chef: Rob Burgess
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Smoking Area, Smoking Area (patio only), Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Entertainment: Live entertainment Tuesday through Saturday featuring the talented Michael Rorah. Stop by for dinner or drinks and hear Michael play all your favorites in Panama City Beach’s only Piano Bar!
Special Events & Promotions: Please call Trish to book your special event - 850-230-2739

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Cross Street: R. Jackson Blvd
Parking: Private Lot

A word from Saltwater Grill - Panama City

As soon as you enter our Panama City Beach, Florida, restaurant, you are presented with a panoramic view of our seven-foot high, 25,000-gallon tropical saltwater aquarium. Both our Café dining room and Mermaid Room lounge offer dazzling views of this tropical reef and its nonstop parade of exotic… sea creatures. Fresh, locally caught seafood, choice hand cut steaks, and live Maine Lobster are our specialty. We use only the freshest produce and ingredients. All of our sauces are made from scratch daily. We also feature an extensive wine and martini list. Live music featuring the talented Michael Rorah every Tuesday through Saturday. Listed as one of Southern Livings top reasons to visit Panama City Beach, the Saltwater Grill is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. Saltwater Grill offers a unique dining experience you are sure to remember! Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked

Diner Reviews

"Always a great meal, terrific service! Front desk hostess is the best at making you feel special and taking good care of her guests. Will always come back here."
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Me and my family went for a nice get together, And loved it they have generous portions and great wait staff! Be sure to get the crab stuffed grouper it was outstanding."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"Jane(from russia) was the best waitress ever! This is my second time here, but I brought some of my college friends here for spring break and they were in love! Thanks a lot"
Dined on 3/7/2014
"May be a bit pricey, but well worth it. Our waitress was friendly and helpful - in fact all the staff were friendly. Especially enjoyed the $5 lemon chiffon martini. Our new favorite restaurant in PCB."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Early Dining option is an excellent value and the food, especially the prime rib is great. Save room for the dessert sampler, plenty of sweets for 3-4 people to share."
Dined on 3/3/2014
"Their wine list was nice and the food was good, but it was nothing impressive. The bar happy hour specials were also a bit unclear, and that was paid for- literally and regretfully. But the main restaurant- we were there on a Saturday night from about 5:30-7:45 (bar then dinner). The restaurant became INCREDIBLY crowded around 7, when the pianist arrived. It was a catch-22: calm quiet dining, or lovely music with conversation volume similar to a club. The food, like said, was good, but for the price, I was hoping for either a bit more food or a bit better-tasting food. The Bonefish Grill in PC across the bridge offers a much better value for what you get on your plate and in your glass; we'll be returning there next time instead."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"My wife and I enjoyed this resto recently. When you get in the front door be prepared for the 25,000 gallon salt water aquarium- it's about 24' x 16' x 7ft high- fabulous. We booked for an early meal- They have a 4.00-5.30pm menu( like a table d'hote) for the early crowd( coincides with the happy hour drinking clients). I had fried calamari and my wife chose firecracker shrimp in an Asian ( Thai?) sauce- delicious. Second course was soup for me( vegetable beef) an a house salad for my wife.) Entrees were beef tenderloin and stuffed Chicken breast( mozzarella and prosciutto- another hit here. We finished off with desserts- chocolate crème brulee and key lime pie( a touch too dry for my liking) Over all a very satisfying meal"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"Tina and I discovered you via word of mouth early in January 2014. We since made SWG a weekly occasion. We have quite a collection of glasses from your wonderful peach daiquiri's! We have sampled every meal from the early evening menu and have found all are equally great meals. Your chef's are to be complimented on the preparation and presentation of the entire menu. In addition the staff are complete professionals. They are full of information and so willing to share it all. The friendliness is outstanding. We have only four weeks left of our winter stay and needless to say we will continue our weekly visits to your gem of a restaurant."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"My husband and I moved here almost 2 years ago and my husband said, "This is the best meal out we have had in Florida." I couldn't agree more. I got the grouper and he got lamb and we savored every bite. We were not impressed with the twice baked potatoe, but we very impressed with everything else. We will definitly be back! It is a little pricey, so for us we may be able to go once every 3 months or so."
Dined on 2/28/2014
"Be seated by 5:30 and you can order from the early bird menu, where dinners are less than $17. The fish was excellent and the beef melted in my mouth. Really nice dinner experience and it looked like a largely local crowd. I recommend getting a reservation; it can be crowded (for good reason). This isn't a tourist trap restaurant, folks!"
Dined on 2/26/2014
"We had been here before so when friends visited it was a no brainer to return, food is good, nice selection of fish as well as other entree choices,."
Dined on 2/23/2014
"We went for the early bird special. Our server was very nice and the food was good. We had several drinks, but did. It care for them. I'll go back to eat, but not for the drinks."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Overall very disappointed with this restaurant. It was loud and noisy, service was slow, and the food was only "okay". Our entres included the sirloin steak, grouper, red snapper, and scallops. The first three of these were reported to be "just average". The rosotto (scallop dish) was so salty I couldn't eat it. I notifed the server and she did nothing to fix the problem. The lobster bisque was good. The raspberry bread pudding with raspberry ice cream, both made there, was also "just average". The prices were quite high for the quality of food and the very noisy atmosphere, with entres $27-$30 each. A bottle of low-end wine, entres, and two shared desserts came to more than $200 for the four of us, including tip. I can't recommend!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Food was not specilal. Prime rib was dry. Ahi tuna wrapprd in pastry tasted like canned tuna, Dining room was bare tile floor and not decorated. Main menu is probably better, But avoid the early specials."
Dined on 2/20/2014
"My husband and I eat out frequently and Salt Water Grille is our favorite restaurant. We prefer to eat on the water but the huge salt water aquarium is beautiful. We had a nice table near the piano bar. It is enjoyable music for dining. Our service was good except the waitress did not seem to want me to have wine. Our bread and water was brought out in a reasonable amount of time. I reminded her of my wine order about 15 minutes after getting our bread and she brought it right away. I asked for another glass of wine when we were nearly through eating our meal and never received it. No big deal -- very busy night. So thankful for Open Table to be able to reserve table."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Outstanding service, delicious meal highlighted by perfectly cooked prime rib and an excellent salad, all at early bird prices, made this the best restaurant of our vacation thus far. The phenomenal aquarium visible from the entrance area and both dining areas was a real bonus."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"The Early Bird Specials truly are special. There is a nice range of entree's and the happy hours drinks are also wonderful. I heartily recommend this restaurant."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"We visited this restaurant and did not realize we would be there before the early bird special was over. It was very busy, but we ended up ordering off the early bird menu--excellent salad, entree, and service. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive, in spite of being very busy. We will definitely return."
Dined on 2/18/2014
"We had a lovely dinner for two while on vacation in Panama City Beach. Great table in a little alcove, service by our waiter, Warren, was exceptional. My husband's prime rib was delicious and cooked perfectly! Being a vegetarian, I was pleasantly surprised by a wonderful broiled vegetable combination. The presentation was beautiful and very tasty. Would definitely return in the future!"
Dined on 2/17/2014
"Our party of four was seated a few minutes past our reservation. The huge aquarium makes waiting more pleasant. Our waitress was friendly and helpful though very busy. I had the grouper imperial, topped by excellent crab meat. My husband had a Greek salad topped with shrimp and crab he also pronounced very good. We also enjoyed the tart key lime pie."
Dined on 2/17/2014
"Traveled 60 miles to dine there for a special occasion. Was not in any way disappointed. Everything far exceded expectations. I will be returning."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"I had the prime rib and it was outstanding. My wife had the tenderloins and said it was excellent. We enjoyed the ambiance of the bar dining area. We had a nice view of the beautiful aquarium. The service could not have been better. We will be back with friends."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"We enjoyed our meals immensely. I had the lobster tails and my husband the scamp. Absolutely wonderful. The salads are a nice size and our side dishes, twice baked potato and grits were very good. For dessert a large piece of key lime pie. Overall an excellent dining experience"
Dined on 2/16/2014
"They were extremely busy and up to 1 1/2 to 2 hour wait when we arrived, thankfully we had a reservation and we were seated on time. The experience lasted about an hour and a half and could have gone faster but I am glad it didn't. Nice meal, good service, and great atmosphere. The piano bar area was very nice and seemed to settle the crowd."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I love to go to the Salt Water Grill. We never take our children because we keep it special for me and my husband or double dates with friends for grown up time. Food is to die for and service is outstanding."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Local favorite also attracts many tourists. Extensive menu - larger than any of the other upscale restaurants in the county. Good was very good and prices were moderate for the amount and quality of the food. Very busy. Not a place to hold a quiet conversation - guess that comes with the territory. Staff was quick and professional. Prefer the larger dining room over the bar area and smaller dining rooms which can be very frenetic."
Dined on 2/16/2014
"The food was delicious but Premium price deserves premium product and service and we just didn't get premium service. Made reservations and had to wait- $100+ on the meal-drinks (including tips) only for my order to be incorrect and late along with a tug-of-war with a waitress over a water pitcher because I chose to pour my own water - I tend to pour my own when I'm thirsty and nobody has the time to get to me - especially when I'm seated next to the beverage station and I can just reach over and pick it up. I'm not impressed because a waiter doesn't have to write down my order, I'm impressed when he/she does because they want to get it right. I'm relatively simple-I order, you bring it, I eat it, I pay, I leave - so simple!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I was thrilled to find that they had gluten-free items on their menu including some gluten-free breaded. That was astounding because I very rarely find that. In fact I've only seen it and one other restaurant ever. Unfortunately the food in general did not live up to what I had hoped. This is touted as one of the two best restaurants in Panama City Beach and I felt that it was just average. I had snapper and bake potato and green beans. I don't know how they messed up the baked potato but it had a very odd taste and I did not finish it. It's never was very very dry all the flaky and non-fishy. The green beans for the best of the lot and they could've been slightly more done"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Had entire party shown up we would have been crammed. Food was gogod. service was good."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"We were there the saturday after Valentine's so it was very busy. We had a reservation and arrived early to sit in the bar before our meal, and it was packed, but luckily they seated us early. We were seated in the large open dining room, which was a bit noisy. Our waitress started off good, promptly bringing our drinks from the bar, but then she sort of dissappeared. There was a front end manager working the dining room and we had to ask her about our water and bread. Overall the food was good, however I expect quality service to complement my meal when I'm paying for a $$$ dinner."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"I made reservations through OpenTable thinking that we might not need them, but I'm glad I did. The day after Valentine's Day seems to be a popular time. The wait time for people without reservations was 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. The manager let everyone know that what the wait time was and would seat your group as fast as possible. The aquarium in the lobby was breathtaking. The food was wonderful! For appetizer we ordered the calamari, which was very good. The chili Thai sauce that come with it is to die for. My husband order the Ribeye and he said it was in the Top 10 steaks he has ever eaten! I ordered the Grouper Macadamia and it was delicious! We ordered dessert to go because we were so full. I would recommend this place to anyone!"
Dined on 2/15/2014
"Would recommend the macadamia crusted grouper, the vegetable beef soup, the chocolate creme brulee, and my husband had an excellent sirloin."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"One of the best dining experiences we've had in years. I'd recommend to everyone! Would highly recommend making reservations."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Had a great dinner with friends,food was delicious and the atmosphere can't be beat! Will definitely return; love sitting at bar too."
Dined on 2/10/2014
"Very friendly staff. Very good early bird menu. Food was very tasty, especially the lobster bisque. Will go again."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"the redfish was great! just spicy enough with a lot a flavor. pleasant staff, nice evening."
Dined on 2/7/2014
"Prime rib was very grizzly & not that tender. Went there a year ago & wasn't that impressed so decided to give it a second chance..."
Dined on 2/6/2014
"Was there for early bird dinner which is a great deal. Wanted to order mahi-mahi and the waitress "highly" recommended scamp fish. So with that changed the order to scamp. She was correct, the fish was delicious. The problem was it was $23.99 not $14.99 the price of mahi-mahi.We were not advised of the price difference and would have not have ordered it at that price. Very disappointed not being told. The food and service was very good as usual but not happy with this particular incident."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Food was excellent; the entire staff was very courteous and professional. A great dining experience."
Dined on 2/4/2014
"Staff were pleasant & very helpful. Food was awesome. We were so pleased to be seated near the piano & enjoyed the music through our meal. We will be back!"
Dined on 2/1/2014

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