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Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach, Panama City Beach, FL

Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach

3.9
3.9
434 Reviews
$30 and under
Seafood
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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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (850) 233-1790
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Panama City Beach - Bay Point
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 434 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.9
3.9 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Kid-friendly

  • Northwest Florida

    Good for groups

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Florida

    Lively

  • Northwest Florida

    Seafood

  • Panama City

    Best Overall

  • Panama City

    Best Food

  • Panama City

    Best Service

  • Panama City

    Best Ambiance

  • Panama City

    Best Value

  • Panama City

    Hot spot

  • Panama City

    Good for special occasions

  • Panama City

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Most Booked

434 Reviews
  1. AshleeP

    Memphis/West TN

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience last night. We sat on the patio and people watched and good music playing (not too loud). Can see some of the ocean from the patio even though it isn’t “beachfront.” Food was good and our server was excellent.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience4
    Good cold took over 50 minutes ask for tarter sauce another 19 minutes.

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  3. MichaelN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Good food. Great service. We will go back again.

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  4. MSbeachfolks

    Tallahassee

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Was at Pompano Joe’s in May and it was much better than this visit. Food was average, nothing special. There was three of us and they got one of the orders wrong. When we got the bill it showed the dinner (wrong order) not the sandwich (correct order) and we asked the server about the incorrect item he said it was the same price so didn’t matter. Should have asked to see a menu again as that seems odd. Service was so so. Had to wave server down for drink refills. Probably won’t be on our list next visit.

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  5. Panhandleguy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Location- In the middle of all the touristy action-Pier Park Food- Decent seafood fare Atmosphere- Casual, family, fun Service- Great Price- Cheap

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  6. BrooklynC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing service very friendly and was very quick. Food was outstanding! Definitely coming back next visit to PCB!

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Memphis/West TN

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall2food1service1ambience2
    Poorly managed. Food is basic as hell.

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  8. KrisM

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience4
    The server was great but for a $230 meal, I expected a decent dinner. We did not get one. Almost everyone's food was cold, and overcooked. I would not recommend unless you don't mind wasting a few hundred dollars.

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  9. BigSexy

    Cincinnati

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 2, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    The waiter ignored us for most of our visit and I had to ask for the bill after spending 90 minutes there for lunch. The fries were cold and I was supposed to get chips anyway.

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  10. Foodies

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience3
    Restaurant was Nice. Outside seating was noisy.. food was ok but overpriced. Glad i can say we tried it.. But don't think it would be worth it to go back to me.

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  11. LaurieM

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 11, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    This is a chain restaurant near other chains. The coconut shrimp was terrible, like it was fried in old oil. The oysters very good. The burger passable a frozen patty. Didn’t try dessert assuming it would disappoint. Waiter was very nice, however, when we sent back the shrimp, he said many customers complain about it. Maybe a heads up if it’s that bad. Would not go back, too many other choices in the area.

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  12. NormaD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was our first time eating at Pompano Joe's. We really enjoyed it. Very friendly.

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  13. AndreaH

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Our waitress must have been having a bad day. Food is expensive and over cooked. Not once did anyone ask if the food was good/alright? Steak over cooked

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  14. PatB

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    The food was average; broiled fish was dry. The women’s bathroom was not clean. There was were no paper towels

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  15. Frequentdiner11

    San Francisco

    23 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Made a reservation but when we arrived there was not a table available. We only had to wait maybe 5 minutes. The food was ok, but was expensive for what it was. It was nice to hang out with a friend for her birthday however. The server was really nice.

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  16. Dian

    St. Louis

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    The food was just okay. The drink was amazing. It was a slow night so the vibe was subdued. The price was high for the quality.

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  17. loveBuckheadLIfe

    Atlanta Metro

    27 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on April 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Sorry, this time we were not thrilled. Took our waiter some time to come for a drink order. Husband’s seafood was overcooked. Mine was properly cooked, but baked potato was lukewarm at best. Waiter was scarce. Didn’t come so see if food (delivered by a runner) was OK or not. Restaurant was not terribly crowded nor understaffed.

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  18. ClayBuck

    Cleveland

    119 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience2
    Everything was pretty bad. Can’t believe the ratings. Grouper was strong and seemed to be anything but fresh. Service was slow and the decor has seen better times. Prices were too high, $23 for a sandwich. Try someplace else!

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went there for our birthday while we were in town. Great food and drinks! Service and waiter was great! We sat outside so it was a little noise because of that but what can you do about that?

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  20. StephenJ

    Alabama

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Wow. Probably the worst seafood I’ve ever had while at the beach. And my wife’s steak was cold. Tripadviser gave it good reviews, so that’s why we gave it a try. I wish I had read their google review too. It’s not as good.

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  21. ReedB

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall2food1service4ambience3
    Our waiter was amazing let me just say that first. But all of our food came out at once instead of apps then entrees.. “medium” cooked steak was pretty much beef jerky… 4 “mini” crab cakes for $18.99 is crazy they are the size of nickels… scallops were way over done and rubbery.. baked potato wasn’t even cooked all the way through and was cold… food was honestly terrible… thankfully our waiter could tell we weren’t pleased and took off the two apps we ordered but our bill was still $85 skip this place if you actually want some good food.

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  22. Pp1mn

    Minneapolis

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Valentines Day

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  23. LesliP

    Tallahassee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best raw oysters I’ve ever enjoyed. Our dinner was spot on! It is the “off” season so the restaurant was not crowded. Craig waited on us and was a wonderful server.

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  24. GregB

    St. Louis

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2022

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    This place is WAY under staffed. Food was mediocre, service was way too slow for as few people that were actually dining there. Stick with sandwiches and avoid the entrees.

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  25. JoeD

    Alabama

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The crab claws and entrees were very good! The food came out quickly. We did not have to wait.

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 22, 2022

    overall3food3service5ambience4
    The staff was wonderful and parts of the food was good. The fettuccine Alfredo I had was delicious. My wife’s black beans and rice and hush puppies were good. However, her blackened mahi was extremely dry and overdone and the vegetable medley was under cooked. Additionally, the male bathroom was trashed with paper towels that were littered all over the floor as well as in and around the sink.

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 16, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience2
    Have been to Destin location and had good experience. Went to the Panama City location this time and the server was not attentive and several food items were over cooked (shrimp, snow crab). Reggae rolls, hush puppies, burger and blackened grouper were good. Was there for a birthday dinner that was never acknowledged.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service with great food! Has the right atmosphere for families with young children and extremely kid friendly!

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  29. JohnnyH

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    Hot beer, super overpriced food for very low quality taste.

    1 person found this helpful

  30. ShannonF

    Indiana

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on October 12, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food and good service. Portions were nicely sized but a bit pricy. Dessert was great.

    1 person found this helpful

  31. ClifS

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Nice place with very good service. Key lime pie was legit.

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  32. ChristinaB

    Indiana

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 9, 2022

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Cold Food! $40 entree and it was cold and flavorless. $6.99 to add a house salad. Way over priced for the quality. Had much better dinner at Saltwater and add in salad was only $4!

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Was there for vacation and it was amazing!

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  34. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Craig our waiter was very good, checked on us often. He was very friendly. Food was amazing.

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  35. TheodoreD

    Louisville

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 27, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    The food here was average at best. Service was ok. A little inattentive but we survived.

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  36. KenS

    Atlanta Metro

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    For a beach restaurant they need to lower the AC. At best it was 74-75 in there. That might be fine for your living room but after being out in the hot Fl sun it should be a little cooler. Our server was good but the kitchen staff messed up the order. It was ok but not worth the price.

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  37. Frenchie

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    We’ve eaten at Pompano Joe’s in Destin and enjoyed it a lot. So, our experience in Panama City Beach was very disappointing. Food was mediocre, service was ok but not many smiling faces there, price was exorbitant for what we got. I was looking forward to great Mahi-mahi and seafood and left truly unsatisfied. Sorry but we will not be back.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Tallahassee

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience5
    You get lots of food per plate. Easy place to share a plate of you’d like. Beautiful views

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  39. Ryan

    Washington DC

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall1food1service1ambience2
    Not a great experience at all. We were immediately asked to order the moment we sat down and the whole time our server rushed us to order, legit came back to ask us our order 3 times in 10 minutes. Our server seemed to just want us finished for our tip, brought the check before the food even came out. The food was definitely overpriced for the quality. It’s definitely a tourist trap. Do not recommend.

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  40. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on September 8, 2022

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    The pompano joes in Destin has always been one of my absolute favorite places to dine on vacation. Well the one in Panama is not at all up to their standards. The food was very over priced and over cooked . My coconut shrimp was practically burnt and my veggies mushy. We were both VERY Disappointed. We will never be back! Honestly I probably won’t even go to the one in Destin again, it was that bad!!

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FAQs

Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 233-1790.

Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach is rated 3.9 stars by 434 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach

16202 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Panama City Beach - Bay Point
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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