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The Back Porch Bay, Panama City Beach, FL

The Back Porch Bay

4 (90)
$31 to $50
Seafood
16220 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

  • Hot spot
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Kid-friendly
The Back Porch 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Panama City Beach - Bay Point
  • Cross street
    We are located on the intersection of Front Beach Road and Pier Park Drive.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 90 people are saying

The Back Porch Bay reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.0
4.0 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Kid-friendly

  • Northwest Florida

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for scenic views

  • Northwest Florida

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Best Service

  • Panama City

    Good for groups

  • Panama City

    Hot spot

  • Panama City

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Panama City

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Back Porch Bay features "great food" with standout items like oysters and twice baked potatoes. Service is often "excellent" and accommodating, making it a fun spot. While some dishes like grilled shrimp and mahi mahi may vary in quality, the lively atmosphere and attentive staff make it worth a visit.
90 Reviews
  1. Lisa

    Northwest Florida1 review

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service. I would recommend making a reservation.

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  2. Victoria VIP

    Atlanta3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious and we were sat early for our reservation :)

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  3. Brittany

    Washington, D.C. Area6 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Overall very average/below average experience. Food quality was ok, prices were above average, service was fine.

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  4. Kristen

    Nashville1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 16, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food was great but had so much shell in my crab stuffing it was not eatable.

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  5. Thomas VIP

    St. Louis58 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    We sat outside by the road and it was VERY LOUD because of traffic, etc. Would not go back

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They were so lovely! We were like 3 mins over the 15 min grace period and they still let us in. ( New parents, still mastering time management) food was good.

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  7. Debra

    Orlando / Central Florida East2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Oysters, twice baked potato, and slaw were very good. Grouper was a little thin and overcooked, but the sauce moistened it and it was delicious. It was noisy, but a fun place to go.

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  8. Maegan

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on March 25, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service by Kristen was great, food was eh. Salads were mid, our appetizer of cheese sticks did not even have cheese in them, and the crab was just not great. Again, loved the service, just not worth the $150 bill.

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  9. anana

    Houston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I ordered grilled mahi mahi with dilly rice and a green salad. The fish was thin, very dry and cool. It was as if it had been overcooked yesterday and left under a warming light. The rice was also cool and was over spiced. On the other hand, the side salad was good. I returned the fish and rice. I ate the salad and a couple of my husband’s yummy fried shrimp.

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  10. Lawrence

    Phoenix / Arizona6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We shared the smoked tuna appetizer and the trio of fish. Both were excellent! Very tasty and ample for the both of us!

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FAQs

The Back Porch Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 233-1750.

The Back Porch Bay is rated 4 stars by 90 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for The Back Porch Bay

16220 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516

Additional information

  • Cross street
    We are located on the intersection of Front Beach Road and Pier Park Drive.
  • Neighborhood
    Panama City Beach - Bay Point
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 11:00 am–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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