Captain Anderson’s 5551 North Lagoon Drive (850) 234-2225 – captandersons.com
“Sea-to-Table” Seafood & Steak American Cuisine $$$
Since 1967 Captain Anderson’s has been the innovator of many classic Gulf Coast dishes. This restaurant uses daily fresh-caught fish from their own fishing fleet. It has been named as one of America’s Top 50 Restaurants, is the recipient of the “Best Seafood Restaurant” award from Southern Living and the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” among numerous other awards. Captain Anderson’s was inducted into the Restaurant Hall of Fame which is the highest honor the State of Florida can bestow upon a Floridian restaurant. If seafood is not “your thing”, don’t worry. Captain Anderson’s offers numerous meat, poultry and vegetable dishes that are equally as delicious. In fact, they are well known for their “chimichurri steak”. Signature cocktails, an extensive wine selection and choices of draft beer will enhance your dining experience.
Firefly Restaurant 535 North Richard Jackson Boulevard (850) 249-3359 – fireflypcb.com
Seafood & Gourmet American Cuisine $$$$
The Firefly Restaurant is a unique dining experience in Panama City Beach. From the moment you step through the beautiful wooden doors, you know this is not your typical beach restaurant. Their commitment to excellence shows in a seasonally-evolving menu, a casual yet elegant atmosphere, and an experienced dedicated staff. Firefly Restaurant has won prestigious reader’s choice awards like the “Golden Spoon Award” three years running and the Wine Spectator’s “Award of Excellence” for six consecutive years. It is a must for diners who are looking for top-quality food, friendly service and class, and president Obama’s and his family have dined here frequently. If you are a “Foodie”, you’ve come to the right place! From start to finish (even after-dinner cocktails in the Library) the Firefly’s menu offers you an exceptional experience, including starters, sushi, entrées, desserts, as well as fine wine and specially created drinks.
Grand Marlin 5323 North Lagoon Drive (850) 249-1500 – thegrandmarlin.com
Seafood & American Cuisine $$$
Since its opening, the Grand Marlin has proven to be a significant and tasty Panama City Beach catch for discerning diners. With sunsets overlooking Grand Lagoon and fishing boats docked nearby, The Grand Marlin offers a hip, relaxed atmosphere paired with the some of the area’s best selection of fresh seafood highlighted by delectable, daily specials from the kitchen of award-winning Chef Greg McCarthy. The restaurant boasts the area’s best-stocked oyster bar offering fine fresh oysters from the Gulf and other well-known regions. For those in the mood for something other than seafood, The Grand Marlin offers enticing steaks, succulent poultry, tasty vegetable-based dishes and other fare to meet your individual taste.
Saltwater Grill 11040 Hutchison Boulevard (850) 230-2739 – saltwatergrillpcb.com
International Cuisine & Fresh Seafood $$$-$$$$
As soon as you enter the Saltwater Grill you will be wowed by the panoramic view of its 25,000-gallon tropical saltwater aquarium which acts as the dining room’s centerpiece and features numerous colorful tropical fish and coral reefs. But this is only the beginning. The restaurant is well-known for their popular prime rib, surf & turf of beef tenderloin grilled to perfection. An array of award-winning seafood dishes as well as delectable desserts await you here and you will continue to be vowed by one of the best restaurants in Panama City Beach. The Saltwater Grill’s famous chef, Chris Joyner, helped earn this restaurant numerous awards and over eight hundred five-star reviews on opentable.com. Saltwater Grille offers you a relaxing, casual atmosphere along with good food, interesting cocktails and fine wines designed to create an enjoyable dining experience.