Best Seafood Gumbo in Panama City Beach

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Bayou On The Beach Cafe
Bayou On The Beach Cafe
85/100 (4622 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Bar
Seafood
American
Vegetarian Friendly
Cajun & Creole
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Muffaletta
Shrimp & Grits
Cakes
Oyster City Hooter Brown
Fish
Who Dat Shrimp
Crab Cake
Coleslaw
Fried Boudin Balls
Seafood Platters
Sandwiches
Beignet Basket with Honey & Confectionary Sugar
Fish Sandwich
Burger
Trigger Fish
Fried shrimp
Ahi Tuna Sandwich
Jambalaya
Mardi Gras Fish
Fried pickles
Shrimp
Fried Green Tomatoes Swamp Cakes
Beignets
Who Dat Shrimp Salad
Crawfish
Fried Pork Skins
Catfish
Salad
Nah-Teaux Shabby Bloody Mary
Oysters Rockefeller
Etouffee
Seafood Gumbo
Chicken & Sausage Gumbo
Shrimp and Grits
Surf & Turf
Crab
Royal Red Shrimp Dinner
Po' Boys
Beignets
Oyster
Red Beans and Rice
Jambalaya
Tuna
Sit down
American
Bar
Cajun & Creole
Seafood
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Live Music
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Mid-range
"Try Who Dat Shrimp. Lunch specials excellent! Good service. Ask for Rick. Will go back. The room is very loud. They should install something..."
Jccriverbum
"Like the name says, its a great cajun place on the beach. Live music, great shuckers. It can get crowded in a hurry. Highly recommend trying it out. ..."
Greasemonkey205
"Visit in early 2016. If you like fried pickles, you are going to love theirs! The key lime pie was just Devine! It was a bit noisy tho...they have..."
Monkeebiznet
"The seafood (soup, sauce, casserole?) over Gouda Grits... Just AMAZING. I'm not a huge seafood fan, but I figured I would try something different. No..."
Little.rawr
"A casual environment with great food. We enjoyed their grilled fresh catch, and their specialty rolls. Sweet potato fries and Cajun fries were..."
Pam
"The people leaving bad reviews of this place must've caught them on an off day. This place has amazing food. Try the seafood muffaletta. It's huge..."
Sarah Stovall
"Better than I remembered!. First time I've been there in a couple of years. Glad I gave them another chance. The raw oysters and their house cocktail..."
Angela Fogette Ailinger
"Louisiana girl. Great restaurant. period. awesome menu and wonderful..."
Gimmecomida
"Crab cakes are the best I have every..."
GPS 65
"Rick, the server, went above and beyond to make sure everything was fine and it was - $3 margaritas were great. We had a dozen chargrilled oysters..."
Marshall
"Can't say how many times we have eaten here; today was 4th or 5th time. Everyone's meal has always been good or great. I had swamp cakes (fried green..."
Gourmet.Gwen
"Do yourself a favor: order a piece of the Cajun smoked sausage! Decor fresh from the 70's, but that just adds to the charm. Wait staff was..."
Michael_b
"Nice local place! Not so commercialized. It has it's on touch of New Orleans. Great food and service! Gotta get the who dat..."
Cecily Sanders Suttle
"Nice local dive!. And I use that term as a compliment! I, along with my two sons, all visiting Panama City for the first time, ate at BOTB..."
DP
"Great service and the sausage and chicken gumbo was excellent! The appetizer, who dat shrimp is a must for $6.99! I liked it better than Bang Bang..."
Copperriverman
"This place is great! Been here I few times now and haven't had anything I didn't..."
Nicole Powell
"Great Food Reasonable Prices. Good place to eat ! Had a dozen raw oysters that were as good as they come. The Whodat shrimp was delicious (like Bang..."
Stacey Wooten
"Visited Bayou on the Beach on Thursday just in time to catch happy hour and just before the crawfish boil was ready! My wife and I had a dozen raw..."
Beachnutz
"Good lunch!. I got a blackened Grouper sandwich and my girlfriend got a grilled Mahi Mahi sandwich for Lunch. Wasn't too crowded, but even if it was,..."
Calvin Wagner
"A friendly, relaxing place!. Service with a smile & happy hour specials. The swamp cakes were a special surprise and all of the other food was well..."
Dennis
"We ate here twice and it is AMAZING! The who dat shrimp is great, the boudin was delicious, the beignets were to die for! I would strongly recommend..."
The Greens
"Recomended by locals. We went to the winery and asked the lady who worked there where she would go for lunch; she recomended this place without..."
Darin
"Great Shrimp and Grits!!. After having a terrible experience at Dusty's my wife and I decided to take the kids and head straight over to Bayou on the..."
Bric Shires
"Great Food, Great Service, Run by Locals!. I love Bayou on the Beach, and have been going since they were in the old Thomas Drive location (they are..."
FoxiBoxi
"Who dat shrimp was amazing!!! the gumbo was ok....awesome atmosphere, cheap drinks and good shrimp...waitress was prompt and attentive...really..."
Crystal
"The wait was a little long. The food took a quite a bit after we ordered. It was worth it. The Ettouffee was great and the pee wee rolls were maybe..."
Matt
"Great fried shrimp and sweet potato fries! My husband also enjoyed his grilled fish and fries, but the live music was entirely too loud!! We were..."
Bham Foodie
"My new favorite in PCB! Raw oysters were cold and fresh! Service was great. I had the royal reds for my meal and they were cooked perfectly...."
Magen McLendon Olive
"Awesome it combines my two favorite places panama & n'awlins. whole family loved it muffelattos bayou cakes oysters are you kiddin me we eat there at..."
Tom Scruggs
"The food was great! I had blackened shrimp & grits which was amazing & we had an appetizer of "who far" shrimp was sooo good! We were very..."
Jessica Flomer Farthing
"Great local place--some tourists, but mostly folks from the area. I loved the raw oysters--they were small, but fresh. I really liked the grilled..."
CRog
"Pretty good. I went there last night and thought it was pretty good. The service was great, staff is very friendly. If your looking for good food..."
Kflowers
"No Longer a Gator Virgin. The Fried Gator was Delish...Oysters on the half were great, first time for both, a California girl in PCB, was a little..."
Angie
"Local Chill Spot. Great food with good prices from a local family. The beer is cheap and the food is hot! 3 dollar margaritas every day will tend to..."
AnchorsFLA
"Great Food!. If you like the old one you'll love the new one! Great prices on food, laid back atmosphere, and not to mention good..."
Omegacharm
"Who Dat shrimp was amazing! Pepper Jack and bacon oysters were also very good. Great, friendly service and family friendly. Can't complain at..."
BentSpoon
"We took a walk on Saturday with the dog and ended up at Bayou on the Beach for lunch. The food was really good, in fact I think they might make the..."
Leslie Brashear
"Amazing food! Worth the trip, for sure! The oysters were fresh and cold. The Catfish and fries were the best ever and the homemade tartar sauce is..."
Wanda Rodriguez
"This place was popping when we arrived. Menu has some interesting and attractive options for food choices. This place is very efficiently ran. With a..."
Joseph Lambert
"We absolutely loved this place. Prices are good! Look at the menu. We had Tuna sandwich and basket with Big shrimp and fish. Of course their popular..."
Iryna Tsukanova
"Best meal we've had all week. Fresh, amazing oysters shucked straight from the bar. Crawfish etouffee delicious. Royal red boil..."
heather blair
"The wait was long, the parking lot couldn't hold all the cars. It's a busy place. Demand is high. Once we got a permanent parking spot. We walked..."
Second Job
"My husband and I picked a random place for dinner that served oysters and we were so glad we picked this place. We started off with boudin balls and..."
Jessica Dutton
"Fantastic Find! This place is where you’d find the loyal locals and the lucky tourists who stumble upon it. Our server was Chad; he was quick,..."
murraystate21
"Prob my favorite place for oysters in PCB. Stopped by at 6:30 for 8 ppl and had 2 hour wait. Walked in around 8 and were just about to call our name...."
Jen Benningfield
"By far the best place we've eaten in PCB. The food is a lot cheaper than the restaurants in the area and surprisingly so much better. The service was..."
Natalie Chang
"Man I love this place the food was very good and tasteful seasoned just right words can't explain you have to try it yourself. Service was very good..."
Rokcet30
Pompano Joe's
Pompano Joe's
76/100 (5102 ratings)
Restaurants
Gluten Free Options
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Seafood
Bar
Seafood
American
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Cakes
Seafood Gumbo
Calamari
Fish
Fish Tacos
Tuna
Cocktails
Shrimp PO Boy
Calamares
Sandwiches
Crab claws
Key Lime Pie
Burger
Beer
Fried Shrimp Basket
mozzarella sticks
Blackened Grouper
Crab Cake
Fried calamari
Reggae Rolls
Tapas
Shrimp
Tuna Dip
Fish Taco
Grilled Crab Legs
Tacos
Snow Crab Feast
Crab Legs
Lobster
Twice Baked Potato
Salad
Caribbean Black Beans & Rice
Nachos
PJ's Punch
Fried shrimp
Crab
Grouper Rueben
Po' Boys
Scallops
Grouper Sandwich
Oyster
Sit down
American
Bar
Seafood
Full Bar
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Accepts Visa
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Waterfront
Beach
Accepts Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Great seafood restaurant across from the Piet. On the corner of Pier Park. Huge building. They can seat a lot of people!! Big patio for outdoor..."
Lagene Lee
"Flounder entree: fried with a side of carribean rice and beans, veggies, and two hushpuppies. The flounder came with 2 nice sizes and pieces fried to..."
Mrs. Coleman
"I truly don't know where the best place to start is. This was an absolutely stellar experience from start to finish. We had gotten seated, and not..."
Samuel Yashchishin
"We had a great experience! A few years ago when we vacationed in Destin, we ate at the other location, so we had to stop by this one when we were in..."
Erin Bacher
"We were seated outside and had a great view of the sunset. It was worth the 30 minute wait to be seated on a Monday night. The place was packed but..."
Joe Joe H
"OMG! These grilled snow crab legs were amazing. This was my first time ever trying them and I'm very pleased with the flavor. I absolutely..."
Shaunica A.
"We really enjoyed our visit. Service was very friendly and efficient. I had been looking for coconut shrimp and read a few bad reviews for this..."
Nina Paragon
"A fun place with some great food and drink options. The deep fried mushrooms are outstanding, they are sliced instead of whole mushrooms (which are..."
EyeoftheValley
"Last place we ate at before heading back to reality while on our trip in Panama City. I had to get my last seafood fix in. So we decided to try this..."
MJ B Galendez
"Fish dinner was ok, place was some what dirty and sticky. We were kinda surprised when check came and it was $18 for kids corn dog. Over all..."
Pipedex Plumbing and Drains
"My waitress was Donna & she was such a pleasure. She provided her honest opinion with certain food options, which I truly value because some..."
Ms. Phillips
"2022-Feb: We do not have a reservation. We parked in the pier's parking lot. It took about 15 minutes before the server came and took our drink..."
Cindy Rose
"It was our first time to visit Pompano Joes. We’ve heard good things about it and decided to try it out. Our waitress Christina was GREAT! She..."
Sherard Orange
"Went for my birthday dinner last night and had a great time! Got there around 6 with a party of 8, only had to wait about 30 minutes for inside..."
Cody Wetherington
Capt. Jack's Family Buffet - Front Beach
Capt. Jack's Family Buffet - Front Beach
70/100 (3097 ratings)
Restaurants
Seafood
American
American
Dinner
Lunch
Strawberries
Cakes
Seafood Gumbo
Fish
Fried Seafood
Piña colada
Fried Chicken Tenders
Shrimp
Fried Oysters
Pancakes
Assorted Cookies
Pasta
Pancakes
Salad
Crab Legs and Shrimp
Mac and cheese
Crab Legs Buffet
Sea Food Buffet
Stuffed Crab Cakes
Crab
Hamburger Steak and Potatoes
Scallops
Seafood Buffett
Clams
Cold Shrimp Cocktail
Oyster
Gooey Butter Cake and Rice Krispies Treats
Cheesecake
Fried Shrimp of All Sizes
Crab Legs
Pineapple Ice Cream Cone and Key Lime Cheesecake
Watermelon
Cod
Banana Pudding and Other
American
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Never visit Panama City Beach without eating here! Their breakfast is the..."
Michael Brian
"Awesome place to eat if you love seafood. The customer service was great! The food was delicious! Cooked perfectly! I will return..."
Patricia McClary Harris
"Went in for my mother's birthday on a Saturday night. Crab legs, steak, fish, chicken, and everything was delicious and fully stocked and fresh..."
Amanda Knight
"This seafood buffet has everything you want for an amazing experience. The crab 🦀 legs are amazing. The fried oysters are out of this world so..."
chris beard
"They did it! The crab legs were absolutely amazing. They were so sweet and juicy. One of the best we have had. We drove an hour from Santa Rosa..."
Bethany Hershberger
"Awesome! This was a great buffet. They had so many good options, kid friendly options and yummy options for people who like more than French fries..."
Mary C
"A wonderful meal. Great service, seafood was very fresh. The buffet it looked wonderful and was fully stocked every time we went to eat at it. Was..."
Christa Lodico
"We ate dinner here twice, both meals (2 adult & 2 children) were nearly $300. The adult meals included all you can eat crab legs and several orders..."
Jesse French
"Everything and everyone was amazing! My husband and I came here for breakfast and dinner and it was delicious and fresh! We are definitely coming..."
Marie Morgan
"Everything is delicious not salty…Packed of people inside to dine in because it’s cheap and healthy foods served…we paid 34$ for 2 plus coffee..."
HelenofTroynUSA
"We started our vacation culinary adventures at Captain Jack's in PCB. Not realizing the crableg add-on was another $20/person, we opted for the..."
Darrell Marcum
"Honestly, I went in with the expectations of a typical buffet. I was not expecting the food to be great by any means, but with a quantity over..."
Stephen Kersey
"Very pricey, food was ok. Crab legs were too hard to get out of the shells. Service was great. Loved the gumbo and ole bay shrimp and pineapple ice..."
Lora
"Absolutely amazing me and my family came here for a visit and from the moment we walked in was given an unbelievable experience from the food to the..."
Quasheem D Herring
"This was an absolutely Remarkable buffet! The food is Explosive! It was like having a little party in my mouth. The service was fantastic and the..."
A'Licia Stiles
Capt. Jack's Family Buffet - Front Beach
Capt. Jack's Family Buffet - Front Beach
70/100 (3173 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Seafood
American
Dinner
Lunch
Cod
Seafood Buffett
Toasts
Cold Shrimp Cocktail
Fried shrimp
Gooey Butter Cake and Rice Krispies Treats
Cheesecakes
Fried Shrimp of All Sizes
Jambalaya
Pineapple Ice Cream Cone and Key Lime Cheesecake
Shrimp
Watermelon
Cakes
Pancakes
Strawberries
Fish
Pasta
Fried Seafood
Salad
Fried Chicken Tenders
Seafood Gumbo
Piña colada
Mac and cheese
Fried Oysters
Scrambled eggs
Assorted Cookies
Crab
Pancakes
Scallops
Sea Food Buffet
Clams
Crab Legs and Shrimp
Oyster
Crab Legs Buffet
Cheesecake
Stuffed Crab Cakes
Crab Legs
Hamburger Steak and Potatoes
Sit down
American
Parking Available
Highchairs Available
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Buffet
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Never visit Panama City Beach without eating here! Their breakfast is the..."
Michael Brian
"Awesome place to eat if you love seafood. The customer service was great! The food was delicious! Cooked perfectly! I will return..."
Patricia McClary Harris
"Went in for my mother's birthday on a Saturday night. Crab legs, steak, fish, chicken, and everything was delicious and fully stocked and fresh..."
Amanda Knight
"This seafood buffet has everything you want for an amazing experience. The crab 🦀 legs are amazing. The fried oysters are out of this world so..."
chris beard
"They did it! The crab legs were absolutely amazing. They were so sweet and juicy. One of the best we have had. We drove an hour from Santa Rosa..."
Bethany Hershberger
"Awesome! This was a great buffet. They had so many good options, kid friendly options and yummy options for people who like more than French fries..."
Mary C
"A wonderful meal. Great service, seafood was very fresh. The buffet it looked wonderful and was fully stocked every time we went to eat at it. Was..."
Christa Lodico
"We ate dinner here twice, both meals (2 adult & 2 children) were nearly $300. The adult meals included all you can eat crab legs and several orders..."
Jesse French
"Everything and everyone was amazing! My husband and I came here for breakfast and dinner and it was delicious and fresh! We are definitely coming..."
Marie Morgan
"Everything is delicious not salty…Packed of people inside to dine in because it’s cheap and healthy foods served…we paid 34$ for 2 plus coffee..."
HelenofTroynUSA
"We started our vacation culinary adventures at Captain Jack's in PCB. Not realizing the crableg add-on was another $20/person, we opted for the..."
Darrell Marcum
"Honestly, I went in with the expectations of a typical buffet. I was not expecting the food to be great by any means, but with a quantity over..."
Stephen Kersey
"Very pricey, food was ok. Crab legs were too hard to get out of the shells. Service was great. Loved the gumbo and ole bay shrimp and pineapple ice..."
Lora
"Absolutely amazing me and my family came here for a visit and from the moment we walked in was given an unbelievable experience from the food to the..."
Quasheem D Herring
"This was an absolutely Remarkable buffet! The food is Explosive! It was like having a little party in my mouth. The service was fantastic and the..."
A'Licia Stiles