The best seafood restaurant in Panama City right now, based on diners' reviews—and see the rest of the top 20

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Highest-rated seafood restaurants in Panama City by diners

Whether you've waited in line for soft-shell crabs in the Chesapeake Bay or savored sushi in New York City, you know there's something special about finding the right spot to enjoy seafood. From ceviche to grilled salmon and towers of shellfish, the top-rated seafood restaurants in the United States serve up mouthwatering dishes across diverse cuisines like Japanese, Latin American, and Mediterranean to suit every palate.

Of course, certain areas of the country are known for particular delicacies. California's proximity to the Pacific Ocean, for example, makes it one of the best states for seafood. The Los Angeles area serves up everything from caviar to Santa Barbara spot prawns while San Francisco is a mecca for fish tacos, ceviche, and sushi. Further north, Seattle is legendary for its shellfish, showcased at the famed fish counter at Pike Place Market.

While Chicago may be best known as a pizza capital, many flock to the city for its king crab dishes; a bit further south and east, you have Miami and its sought-after stone crab season. Southern locales like New Orleans boast fresh crawfish from the Gulf of Mexico and the two noncontiguous states have their own signature offerings, too: Alaska is known for its pollock and salmon, while Hawai'i is known for its poke.

Dining at a seafood restaurant can be one of the most memorable parts of your trip to a new city or offer comfort food in your own hometown. To celebrate the best options near you, Stacker used insights from Yelp to compile a list of the highest-rated seafood restaurants in Panama City.

Businesses were selected using Yelp's ranking system, which calculates an adjusted rating value that takes into account the number of ratings as well as the rating score itself. Only restaurants with at least 10 reviews were considered. In an effort to highlight independent restaurants and local chains, those with more than five locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included. Data is as of June 14, 2024.

Keep reading to discover your highest-rated local seafood restaurants for your next special meal out!

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily depict the specific restaurants listed or the dishes they serve.

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#20. Pompano Joes

- Rating: 2.9/5 (430 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 16202 Front Beach Road Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Barracuda Beach

- Rating: 2.9/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 6628 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: tiki bars, seafood, karaoke
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. J Michael's

- Rating: 3.1/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 3210 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, bars, sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Barefoot on the Bay

- Rating: 3.3/5 (83 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1201 Beck Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Harrison's Kitchen & Bar

- Rating: 3.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Address: 5 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: southern, cajun/creole, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. crafty crab

- Rating: 3.5/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 2499 Florida 77 Unit A Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, cajun/creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Rodeo's Steak Pit & Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 3.6/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5904 East Hwy 98 Panama City, Florida
- Categories: steakhouses, seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. Under The Boardwalk

- Rating: 3.7/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 9450 South Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, american
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Capt's Table

- Rating: 3.7/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 1110 Beck Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Lone Star Boil House & Raw Bar

- Rating: 3.9/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 320 West 5th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: cajun/creole, seafood, breakfast & brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Alices On Bayview

- Rating: 3.9/5 (152 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1000 Bayview Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Uncle Ernie's

- Rating: 4.0/5 (899 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1151 Bayview Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, american, bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Bayou Joe's Marina & Grill

- Rating: 4.1/5 (339 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 112A East 3rd Court Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, american, breakfast & brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Hunt's Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant

- Rating: 4.2/5 (1011 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1150 Beck Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, sandwiches, live/raw food
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Copper Tap Grille

- Rating: 4.3/5 (145 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1316 Beck Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, american, sports bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Grand Marlin - Panama City Beach

- Rating: 4.3/5 (774 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 5323 North Lagoon Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, steakhouses, new american
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Millie's

- Rating: 4.4/5 (58 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Gene's Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 Sherman Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Gary's Oyster Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (210 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 North Tyndall Pkwy Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Finns Island Style Grub in St. Andrews

- Rating: 4.6/5 (186 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2808 West 12th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: seafood, breakfast & brunch, tacos
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zeynep Guler Tuck, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 282 metros.

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