Diners' Choice: Best Food restaurants in Panama City

OpenTable

Updated July 05, 2025

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Restaurant Paradis

4.8

4.8 (542)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

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Restaurant Paradis is a small fine dining restaurant, with an inviting full service lounge. We are committed to serving fresh seasonal ingredients, celebrating our local produce and an abundance of fresh Gulf seafood, along with prime steaks and fine wines.

As a favorite destination for locals and visitors since 2009, advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for holidays and the summer months. Walk-ins are occasionally accepted when space is available.

You are welcome to bring your own highchair or booster seat if you are dining with a child. The restaurant does not provide them.

Top review

AngelaVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Always love a night out here! The food, the servers, the staff!The best!!

Gallion’s

4.9

4.9 (1217)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

GALLION'S welcomes guests 18 years & older for an adult only dining experience beginning at 3pm daily. We offer a family friendly lunch dining experience from 11 am until 2:30 pm, where we welcome guests of all ages. Our bar opens at 11 am. Join us in the Bar daily for exclusive food & drink offerings of between 2:30 & 4:30pm. 18+ Dinner service kicks off at 5 pm.

Gallion's is an approachable upscale restaurant & cocktail lounge located on iconic Barrett Square in the heart of Rosemary Beach on Scenic Highway 30A.

Sophisticated small plates drive the culinary experience while flawlessly executed coastal favorites anchor the menu. The establishment boasts an extremely dynamic & opulent wine & spirits portfolio that ranges from numerous marques in the Buffalo Trace vintage collection to Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bold cocktails, a vast inventory of allocated goods, exceptional cuisine, & a timeless interior are the hallmark characteristics of this Rosemary Beach staple.

Top review

Brittany

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing ambiance and great service! All of the food that we ordered was incredible!Definitely get the blackened crab claws!

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4.8

4.8 (273)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

Ambrosia is 30A’s iconic location for the freshest Gulf-to-table seafood and the most luxurious prime and wagyu steaks. At Ambrosia you will find authentic hospitality combined with a rich celebration of local flavors in a sophisticated upscale dining room, patio, and separate bar room. When coming to 30A, it doesn’t get any better than Ambrosia.

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wilsons

Dined 3 days ago

Everything is perfect. Wonderful staff and amazing menu.

Firefly - Panama City Beach

4.7

4.7 (8196)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Firefly Casual Fine Dining at it's Finest! Firefly specializes locally caught seafood, mouthwatering steaks seared on an 1800 degree broiler, wild game, and fresh sushi. Named one of OpenTables Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America, and winner of Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award, Urbanspoon.com Top 250 High End Restaurant and Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, quality of food and service is Firefly's mission. We want it to be much more than dinner, we want to treat you to a unique dining experience!

Top review

Donato

Dined 5 days ago

Delicious! Definitely worth a visit if you are in the PCB area!

The Grand Marlin of Panama City Beach

4.7

4.7 (5107)

$30 and under

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

The Grand Marlin Restaurant features a main dining area with a shucked to order oyster bar, exterior North Drop Bar overlooking Grand Lagoon, and private meeting rooms. This Panama City Beach restaurant, with an air of island casualness, serves the highest-quality cuisine, including the freshest local seafood featured on menus designed and printed daily to take advantage of the local bounty. The atmosphere creates a fusion of the Caribbean and the Panama City Beach Area. Corporate Executive Chef Gregg McCarthy has a passion for great-tasting food and particularly loves working his culinary magic with fresh Gulf Coast seafood. Boaters and beach-goers feel comfortable in shorts and flip-flops at the oyster bar, in the dining room and at the North Drop Bar. The Grand Marlin has a space and atmosphere for all occasions and is looking forward to creating an authentic experience between time and tide.

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Jim

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful experience. They recognized our Anniversary and we had a wonderful meal

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Havana Beach at The Pearl On Rosemary Beach Florida

4.6

4.6 (857)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

Inspired by El Floridita, Hemingway’s favorite haunt in old-town Havana, The Pearl Hotel's signature restaurant offers a comfortable, communal ambiance full of life and steeped in the joy of living, eating and drinking well.

Enjoy Gulf Coast Americana cuisine with Caribbean influences that is also seamlessly merged with a contemporary local philosophy as meats, fish and produce are harvested from family-owned, small-producers on the Gulf Coast.

Papa Hemingway himself would’ve loved the hand-carved mahogany bar, the perfect spot for enjoying an expertly muddled cocktail, craft beer or fine wine after a day of running with the bulls or battling the mighty marlin.

Havana Beach Bar & Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Top review

John

Dined 5 days ago

Had another great experience at the Havana. Shout out to Ethan - he did a fantastic job.

Cuvee 30A

4.5

4.5 (1673)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

Cuvee 30A is a culinary gem in the vibrant 30A community, offering unforgettable dining experiences. Led by renowned Chef Tim Creehan, this award-winning restaurant combines casual fine dining with an extensive wine list in an elegant yet comfortable setting. Chef Creehan's artistry shines in every dish, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The menu includes a variety of options, from succulent seafood and prime steaks to delightful vegetarian creations. Signature dishes like Seared Tuna Rare and Pecan Crusted Grouper showcase his culinary talent and have earned accolades, including the Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence. Enhancing the dining experience is Cuvee 30A's impressive wine list, curated by expert sommeliers. With a diverse selection of international vintages, there's a perfect pairing for every dish and occasion. Come savor the flavors at Cuvee 30A, where every meal is a celebration.

Top review

susanVIP

Dined 6 days ago

We opted to sit in the bar and loved it. Drinks were delicious, filet was perfect, and the jalapeno potatoes were so great! I had the lobster rigatoni and it was great as well.

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Saltwater Grill - Panama City

4.5

4.5 (613)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

(Note: We do except walk-in guests as well)
At Saltwater Grill in Panama City Beach, guests can partake in seafood, sushi and steaks in a spectacular dining space. A 25,000-gallon saltwater aquarium acts as the dining room's centerpiece and features numerous colorful tropical fish and coral reefs. Saltwater Grill's large dining room and the cozy Mermaid Room provide all the space needed for private events, celebratory dinners or simply a romantic date.

Top review

Liz

Dined 3 days ago

If you're looking for a spot that’s perfect for a family dinner and serves incredible seafood, look no further than Saltwater Grill! We came in with a big group and everything—from the food to the service—was top-notch. The seafood was fresh and full of flavor (highly recommend the seafood pasta, crab legs and lobster tails!). Every plate that came out looked and tasted amazing. What really made our night extra special was Danny, our server. He was friendly, professional, and made us feel totally at home. Great recommendations, super patient with special requests, and always checking in at just the right time. Great food + amazing service = family favorite. Can’t wait to come back! Every plate that came out looked and tasted amazing.

The Wharf Fish & Oyster Company

4.3

4.3 (88)

$30 and under

Seafood

Pensacola Beach

About the restaurant

The Wharf Fish & Oyster Company is Pensacola Beach's premier dining destination, offering an elevated yet approachable experience that features waterfront views and flavors of the Gulf Coast.

Top review

Eric

Dined today

Great food and service and you can’t beat the view!

Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach

4.1

4.1 (523)

$30 and under

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Pompano Joe's takes tremendous pride in serving Gulf seafood to its guests. If it lives in the Gulf, you will most likely find it on our menu. Our seafood is delivered daily and it is handled with great care from the minute it arrives at our door to the time it arrives at your table. Our standards are high and it shows in the presentation and flavor of every seafood dish we serve. We're a neighborhood beach place where you can "savor the flavor" of the Islands!

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Amanda

Dined 6 days ago

This was our 2nd time this week at this location. Great service, great food. We have definitely enjoyed our visits here & Will be back!

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