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Saltwater Grill - Panama City
Saltwater Grill - Panama City
  • Address:
    11040 Hutchinson Blvd
    Panama City Beach, FL 32407
    Neighborhood:
    Panama City Beach - Bay Point
  • Cuisine:
    Seafood
    Price: $30 and under

Saltwater Grill - Panama City Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.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

Getting there

  • 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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  • Diners' Choice WinnerMost Booked
Diner Reviews
  • "We had very good food, but the service was slow, the server was crabby and seemed overwhelmed. The manager stepped in to help out and I would recommend it to anyone else. My daughter said the grilled shrimp was the best she's ever had."
    Dined on 7/18/2014
  • "Dinner was awesome here!! 5 star food at 3 star prices. Service was exemplary. The firecracker shrimp is to die for and the lobster bisque is the best I have ever had. The lady at the front, the manager I think, was so friendly and made us feel welcome."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "Made a reservation and restaurant was not that crowded. Took them over a hour to seat us even after making reservations. You will get in faster without reservation. What a waist of time and the restaurant was not worth a hour wait."
    Dined on 7/17/2014
  • "We booked this as our "fancy dinner" on vacation with the kids. It could not have been better. Our waitress was superb. The fish tank was really cool. The food was exceptional. The strawberry basil mojito was delicious. Very kid friendly (we have 4 ages 3-9). And the dessert sampler was a big hit."
    Dined on 7/15/2014
  • "Our servers Mikael and Amanda (our party of 11 was seated at two tables side-by-side) were very attentive. Some of the best service we have ever had! Ate here our last night in town. Very good Prime Rib, cooked to our liking. Most of the party had the early bird specials, excellent choice! Two had prime rib, one had chicken marsala and one had mahi mahi for $14.99! Awesome homemade bread! Had the calamari (early bird $5) as an appetizer very light and crispy not at all chewy. We will definitely be recommending and making this our MUST the next time we are in town!"
    Dined on 7/15/2014
  • "Food was ok. I think you can get just as good of food about anywhere in PCB. Our waiter was not very good at all. I waited at least 8-10 minutes without any thing to drink before he refilled my glass. Would not recommend as a top spot in PCB. The aquarium was beautiful to see and take pictures of and that was the highlight of our visit for dinner."
    Dined on 7/12/2014
  • "This place had excellent food, and ambience. The piano was a nice touch. And the service was the best I have ever had at any restaurant. Food was well seasoned; I give 4 stars for the food only because my steak was slightly under cooked. I recommend this place to anyone stating in the area. Perfect place for romantic dining."
    Dined on 7/10/2014
  • "Everything was delicious!! Seated immediately with reservation. The scallops were recommended by the waitress and I was not disappointed. The restaurant was a little loud and we had to wait on our salads quite a while, but the entrees were heavenly. The prices are not too much higher than other places at the beach and the fact that you can make a reservation and be seated immediately and be served some fabulous food, makes this place a hit in my book!"
    Dined on 7/9/2014
  • "I am the ultimate foodie. I could find anything wrong with the food. I highly recommend the snapper with Gouda grit cakes. Omg. It was like heaven on a plate."
    Dined on 7/8/2014
  • "The happiest moment in Panama City! My husband was seating right next to me, the food (taste, food deco.) was really good! (The server brought our lobster and showed me before they cook it.) I liked it very much! The music was great (couldn't hear it clearly tho...because many people were talking loudly), I liked the flirtini (I don't usually drink martini but this was good!), OHHHHH and the tank!!! That was really something! I took a lot of pictures in front. I definitely wanna go back if I have a chance to go to Panama city one more time!!!"
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "4th of July Weekend without a wait. This place took my reservation through OpenTable without the hassles of a phone call and promptly replied by email to my I phone so I was assured that the reservation was cofirmed. After several miles of bumper to bumper traffic--they took us straight to our table and our orders were taken promptly and with accuracy and the food was prepared superbly. The Lobster Bisque was excellent. The Scamp was grilled to just the right texture and topped off with fresh lump crabmeat and a light butter sauce. Rice pilaf was not the best but who cares. The main entre was superb. I would recommend this to anyone who enjoys a relaxing atmosphere with excellent food. Nice aquarium with colorful fish too!!"
    Dined on 7/5/2014
  • "We made reservations for July 4th expecting large crowds in Panama City Beach, and we were not mistaken. Despite large parties waiting, we were seated almost immediately. Food was excellent. Service was friendly and attentive. It took a while for the food to arrive, but this seemed to be the norm for this area the entire week. We had a large party and everyone enjoyed their meal. Would definitely recommend."
    Dined on 7/4/2014
  • "The best Prime Rib and seafood on the Beach. Never had a bad meal, Outstanding"
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "Met my friend from out if town. She had been there probably 8 years ago and remembered how good it was. I have frequented the restaurant a lot over the years; being a local. We did Flirtinis and appetizers. Everything was wonderful. We could not have asked for a better waitress, Jocelyn. Was very attentive and knowledgable with regard to the food and drinks. EXCELLENT!!"
    Dined on 7/3/2014
  • "The food was delicious! Our server was very polite and did a great job serving a large party. I would recommend this place to anyone who wants an amazing meal and awesome service!"
    Dined on 7/2/2014
  • "My husband and I loved the live music, and the aquarium was beautiful. Our waiter went out of his way to have the chef make me a special dish that I requested, and he was very attentive to us throughout the evening. The food was delicious and beautifully presented. It was upscale enough for special occasion, but not stuffy or pretentious-definitely a place that you would feel comfortable going for lunch."
    Dined on 7/1/2014
  • "This was our 2nd visit to SWG. Food was very good. We took advantage of the early bird specials as well as other menu items. Food portions were huge and prices were reasonable. We made reservations and were seated immediately upon arrival. Very pleased both times we ate at SWG."
    Dined on 7/1/2014
  • "I reserved at table for our 16th Anniversary dinner (date night ) ...which is highly recommended if you don't want to to wait for an hour! The service was outstanding. Mikael was pleasant, never ran out of our drinks, was able to tell us about the entrees before ordering and took was super attentive without being aggravating. The food was amazing! And I can't wait to go back again! The fish tank is really beautiful to see also. Thanks for a great Anniversary dinner to remember :)"
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "Our dinner was excellent. The waiter was very professional and polite; a woman who appeared to be the manager stopped by to see how we were doing; the food was delicious and portions were just right; and the ambience was excellent. I enjoyed the huge aquarium and the room layout with inset tables was very unique. I only have suggestions to improve the already super service and I have already recommended it to several friends. My husband ordered the Grouper Imperial. It was perfect. I ordered the stuffed Grouper. It was very good, but a little dry/overcooked. I still enjoyed it but would have ordered the Grouper Imperial as the dark sauce was a little heavy. The bread was superb. We wished you served Chilean Sea Bass!"
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "We love to come here and the food and service never disappoint!!!"
    Dined on 6/30/2014
  • "Excellent choice to celebrate a birthday from the Pomegranate Martini and Shrimp Cocktail to the Cheesecake. Had the Filet Oscar and Lobster tail. Steak was cooked medium as ordered. Had the Libster bisque instead of a salad. I've never seen so much lobster meat in lobster bisque! Service was excellent. Would definitely return."
    Dined on 6/26/2014
  • "Our experience overall was excellent. We went for the Early Bird dining but ordered off regular menu. We took advantage of Happy Hour. We like to dine early because it's easier, faster, food taste better, and we don't have to wait."
    Dined on 6/25/2014
  • "We were in PCB for a family vacation. They got our entire group of 13 at one table. The service and food were outstanding. Check out their early bird specials. This is now a must on our list when we visit."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "We had read a bunch of good reviews on this place so we wanted to try it. We were not disappointed. The food was excellent, the service great, and the location was convenient. It was a little pricey, but well worth it. We were seated at an aquarium, the kids loved it. The crab stuffed grouper was cooked perfectly and the crab cakes were very meaty. We had firecracker shrimp and crab stuffed mushroom caps for appetizers and they were both fantastic. The pace of service was very leisurely, they did not make you feel rushed and the manager came by a couple of times to make sure everything was to our liking. We own a condo in the area and have eaten at many restaurants. This is on our list of favorites."
    Dined on 6/24/2014
  • "We found SWG about 7 years ago and have been back every time we come to PCB. Love the Lobster bisque!"
    Dined on 6/19/2014
  • "This restaurant has a awesome huge fish tank, yummi food. An great service."
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "The staff was super helpful. They made our kids fell special. The food was beyond delicious. Yummy!"
    Dined on 6/16/2014
  • "The service we received on this occasion was perfect. The wait staff was attentive, but not obtrusive, as it should be. The bar area where we sat was a bit on the loud side, so conversation was a little difficult sometimes."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "We are locals and love eating here for special occasions. I had my inlaws in town and decided to take them out to dinner. Grouper imperial was an amazingly small serving however the remainder of the meals were excellent! Dinner for four, bottle of wine and 3 beers was around $170."
    Dined on 6/15/2014
  • "This is a favorite seafood restaurant of mine when visiting PCB. Beautiful decor with an amazing 25,000 gallon fish tank. Great live music adds to the experience. The food is fresh & prepared perfectly. Friendly service by the entire staff."
    Dined on 6/14/2014
  • "We were a large group that included kids, on vacation and looking for a place for a "special dinner" with good seafood since we were on the coast and we got exactly what we were looking for at this restaurant. Our server was wonderful and guided us through the menu and was very attentive to our needs. We will definitely be back to this spot if we are back in Panama City Beach."
    Dined on 6/12/2014
  • "Overall, the food and service was very good. Not a great seafood selection for the early bird menu. There was much confusion between the online menus, printed menus in lobby, and the menus on the table. Some entrees were no longer available. Still the food that we ordered was very good and fresh except the Mahi-Mahi from the early bird. Servers were very friendly but service a bit slow. Too many tables for too few waiters."
    Dined on 6/10/2014
  • "This resturant came as a recommendation for quick Adult weekend get away. The food was delicious. We will have dinner here again and recommend this to others."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "Meal was good. Room was loud & we were in a secluded spot. End of experience was long, from time we turned over credit card to receiving bill was 25 minutes."
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "Food and service was excellent. Will return next time in PCB!!"
    Dined on 6/7/2014
  • "We love Salt Water Grill so much that we try to eat there every night we can and dont try other restaurants. We like the fresh fish, the lobster bisque, the fresh salads, and the sauces and toppings. The piano player adds ambience and when we have kids along the fish tank is wonderful ."
    Dined on 6/1/2014
  • "Grouper imperial was excellent!! Service was friendly and efficient a great dining experience "
    Dined on 5/31/2014
  • "Our dinner was great. We ate here our last night of vacation in Panama City and could not have chosen a better restaurant! "
    Dined on 5/30/2014
  • "Way to pricey for what you get . The service was not kid friendly nor adult friendly. Food was average to say the least. I would not go back nor recommend this resturant to my friends. "
    Dined on 5/29/2014
  • "We went with a party of four. Our appetizers were crab-stuffed mushrooms, fried green tomatoes with lump crab meat, and ahi tuna. All were delicious, especially the ahi tuna. For entrees, we had snapper NOLA, grouper imperial, lobster bisque with Greek salad, and filet mignonette. Again, everything was wonderful. The lobster bisque was superb - sweet creamy and full of lobster. The filet was melt in your mouth tender. The snapper and grouper were also excellent. The desserts were disappointing - no better than mediocre. Creme brûlée was good, but the chocolate creme brûlée tasted like jello pudding The bread pudding was dry, burned on the bottom, and missing the white chocolate sauce The key lime pie was average"
    Dined on 5/26/2014
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