Places to eat- PCB...

Mike's Diner for breakfast and meat and three lunch. Mike's is on front beach road, less than one mile past Pier Park, on the right. A little farther down is Mike's other place, Thomas Donuts, and they have tasty milkshakes and donuts. yummy.

Billy's Crab House on Thomas has good crabs, but don't waste your time unless you call ahead and to ensure that they have "select" crabs, which are the larger ones. It's a locals' dive. The other food there is just so-so. It is a little closer to 98 just past Capt Andersons, on the left side if going toward 98.

The best breakfast in the area is to be found at Andy's Flour Power on Thomas Drive. They also do a very good lunch. Andy comes to the table to make sure you're enjoying your meal without fail. They serve Community Coffee. The food is fresh and well prepared, not greasy. The bread is baked in house. Omelets -- fabulous. The Cuban sandwich is the best outside of Miami/Tampa.

For breakfast there is a kosher deli in the Edgewater Shopping center. It is wonderful.

For a quick lunch hit Spinnaker's Beach club. You can sit Gulf front and enjoy basic lunch stuffs.

The Boat Yard next to Capt. Anderson's is wonderful as well and usually has live bands.

Wow, thanks for the quick reply! We are very familiar with Billy's- it had the distinction of being the only place in the area where we ate twice last year! It was already on our list!

Another place that looked interesting- we drove into the city of Panama City to see the Titanic exhibit last year. We turned off 98 and went through some pretty neighborhoods and stuff and at some point came across a small, older commercial area (not downtown, but not too far from it), and saw an older seafood place- I can't remember the name, or exactly where it was, but they looked to be doing a pretty good business. Any idea what the place is I'm talking about, and if so, is it any good?

Oh, and let's not forget Schooners, if you are on that end. It is the last remaining beach club. Open air right out to the beach. Good food and drinks, and the atmosphere cannot be beat. Ask around and you will get directions, but it is on the beach, about one block off Front Beach Rd, near the turn to get back on Thomas Dr.

Wow, thanks for the quick reply! We are very familiar with Billy's- it had the distinction of being the only place in the area where we ate twice last year! It was already on our list!

Another place that looked interesting- we drove into the city of Panama City to see the Titanic exhibit last year. We turned off 98 and went through some pretty neighborhoods and stuff and at some point came across a small, older commercial area (not downtown, but not too far from it), and saw an older seafood place- I can't remember the name, or exactly where it was, but they looked to be doing a pretty good business. Any idea what the place is I'm talking about, and if so, is it any good?

You were in St Andrews, which is on the water, about 2 miles from Downtown PC. There are two seafood places down there on Beck Ave, both are great -- Captain's Table and Hunt's Oyster Bar. My fav is Hunt's, and it is one of only a few places where I will eat raw oysters. Hunt's is tiny, so there is often a wait. It has a very local crowd. Uncle Earnie's is on the water a block away from Hunt's and Capt's Table. I think it is highly over-rated, but I hear people who love it. If you like raw oysters, Hunt's is definitely worth the stop. I sometimes drive over there, just to eat a few dz raw for lunch. yummy! To get there, take 98 over the bridge from PCB, and stay straight. It will turn into 15th Ave. Where the road makes a big curve back to the left, look for Beck Ave on the right, and take it to almost the end and Hunt's and Capt Table is on the left, Uncle Earnies is on the right, one block off the road, right behind a three story building under construction, on the water.

Yes - the Boat Yard off of Thomas Drive by Captian Anderson's is excellent. So is Andy's Flower Power! I would just suggest to go to the 'local' places and stay away from the chains You can get that stuff anywhere! But I heard there is an EXCELLENT burger place in Pier Park called 'Brothers Burgers' or something like that. Have fun!

Actually, I travel quite a bit for my job, and I gave up on chains a looong time ago. The food can be decent enough (sometimes), but it just seems like it would be boring to look at the same decor and color scheme and eat the exact same thing no matter where you are. I'm lucky enough to be able to be in both Memphis and New Orleans on a monthly basis and I *always* eat well- you can tell by my ever-expanding waist line!

Sunnyside Cafe ?? I think that's the name of it. "Local Dive" on the West end of Front Beach Rd. Old pink? block building with a bird cage out front. It's not much to look at, but awesome food cheap! We've ridden the bike down 30 A and over to PC Beach just to eat breakfast there.

Sounds like you may be very near the super WalMart, intersection of Front Beach/ Middle Beach and Thomas Dr. They have a grocery section so shopping for food shouldn"t be a problem.
That is Sunnyside by the way and is real locals dive. Go there for breakfast with buds from time to time.

Last week we ate at Big Daddy's Bar-b-que and Soul Food. It's on 98 not too far from Home Depot and Lowe's. I wasn't terribly impressed with the pulled pork but the fried chicken and soul food veggies (butter beans, cabbage, broad beans and more) were excellent. My mama would have been proud of all the vegetables I ate! The restaurant is spotlessly clean and the decor is very cheerful. Not a bad place for lunch atall.

Last week we ate at Big Daddy's Bar-b-que and Soul Food. It's on 98 not too far from Home Depot and Lowe's. I wasn't terribly impressed with the pulled pork but the fried chicken and soul food veggies (butter beans, cabbage, broad beans and more) were excellent. My mama would have been proud of all the vegetables I ate! The restaurant is spotlessly clean and the decor is very cheerful. Not a bad place for lunch atall.

best fried okra ever served in a restaurant.

How big is Big Daddy's and how long has it been there? Is it the really colorful place on the south side of 98?

I know where Big Daddy's is, but haven't eaten there. Will have to make a note to do so.

I HAVE eaten at a place in Edgewater Shopping Center named Sweet Basil's. I hope it is still there. It is primarily Italian but I distinctly remember having shrimp, and it was grayt. Local PC folks love it.

How big is Big Daddy's and how long has it been there? Is it the really colorful place on the south side of 98?

Big Daddy's was over near Home Depot, but burned down. They relocated to there current location. It is family owned and really good.

I know where Big Daddy's is, but haven't eaten there. Will have to make a note to do so.

I HAVE eaten at a place in Edgewater Shopping Center named Sweet Basil's. I hope it is still there. It is primarily Italian but I distinctly remember having shrimp, and it was grayt. Local PC folks love it.

Sweet Basil's is still there, but if I remember correctly it was way down on my list of recommendations for Italian.

Big Daddy's was over near Home Depot, but burned down. They relocated to there current location. It is family owned and really good.



Sweet Basil's is still there, but if I remember correctly it was way down on my list of recommendations for Italian.

Oh well. Like I said, I ate shrimp...

Oh well. Like I said, I ate shrimp...

I know sorry if I sounded harse.

Oh well. Like I said, I ate shrimp...

shallows: have you been to the Pasta Grill on front beach rd? it is really really really good and wonderful italiano food. and the bakery next door is incredible.

Sunnyside Cafe ?? I think that's the name of it. "Local Dive" on the West end of Front Beach Rd. Old pink? block building with a bird cage out front. It's not much to look at, but awesome food cheap! We've ridden the bike down 30 A and over to PC Beach just to eat breakfast there.

Sunnyside is very good. Breakfast and lunch is yummy and afordable....

shallows: have you been to the Pasta Grill on front beach rd? it is really really really good and wonderful italiano food. and the bakery next door is incredible.

mmmmm, pasta grill (lasagna, alfredo, vodka sauce) ;-)

Mike's Diner for breakfast and meat and three lunch. Mike's is on front beach road, less than one mile past Pier Park, on the right. A little farther down is Mike's other place, Thomas Donuts, and they have tasty milkshakes and donuts. yummy.

Billy's Crab House on Thomas has good crabs, but don't waste your time unless you call ahead and to ensure that they have "select" crabs, which are the larger ones. It's a locals' dive. The other food there is just so-so. It is a little closer to 98 just past Capt Andersons, on the left side if going toward 98.

I have to second Thomas Donuts. They are a little white shack dive but have good food. But they are closed on Wednesdays. We ate last year at the Corams Steak and Egg at 2016 Thomas Drive. I don't recommend their pancakes, we just don't care for Buckwheat pancakes ourselves. And boy are they huge. We ordered three each as they were selling them per each. We had no idea they were as big as they were. The waitress said she thought we were really hungry. You can imagine the looks on our faces when she brought out our breakfast.

We like Salvatores pasta also. They have good looking pizza and calzone also. But we always get spaghetti. They are at 11206 Hutchison Blvd. Small family run place. And of course the Waffle Houses are good.

The place at Pier Park is "Five Brothers" I think. We ate there a few weeks ago and it's just a burger joint - nothing special. They have burgers, soft drinks, dogs and fries. The couple with us is from Georgia and they've eaten at one in or near Peachtree City and ranted and raved about it but I think they were even disappointed with the one in PC.

Wow, thanks for the quick reply! We are very familiar with Billy's- it had the distinction of being the only place in the area where we ate twice last year! It was already on our list!

Another place that looked interesting- we drove into the city of Panama City to see the Titanic exhibit last year. We turned off 98 and went through some pretty neighborhoods and stuff and at some point came across a small, older commercial area (not downtown, but not too far from it), and saw an older seafood place- I can't remember the name, or exactly where it was, but they looked to be doing a pretty good business. Any idea what the place is I'm talking about, and if so, is it any good?

Probably the area of Panama City called St. Andrews.

Eating Out… Capt's Table 1110 Beck Ave. 767-9933
Hunt's Oyster Bar 1150 Beck Avenue 763-9645
Shane's Seafood Hangout 1322 Beck Avenue 763-1551
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill & Brewhouse 1151 Bayview Avenue 763-8427

I have to second Thomas Donuts. They are a little white shack dive but have good food. But they are closed on Wednesdays. We ate last year at the Corams Steak and Egg at 2016 Thomas Drive. I don't recommend their pancakes, we just don't care for Buckwheat pancakes ourselves. And boy are they huge. We ordered three each as they were selling them per each. We had no idea they were as big as they were. The waitress said she thought we were really hungry. You can imagine the looks on our faces when she brought out our breakfast.

We like Salvatores pasta also. They have good looking pizza and calzone also. But we always get spaghetti. They are at 11206 Hutchison Blvd. Small family run place. And of course the Waffle Houses are good.

I love Coram's, beats Waffle House every time. They have fries!!!

We always like Bonefish in the Grand Panama shopping area on Middle Beach Rd. near the intersection with Alf Coleman I think.
The Saltwater Grill on Middle Beach not far from WalMarts has good food and a 5000 gal. salt water fish tank with amazing variety of fish. Can sit right uup next to the tank if your lucky.

We always like Bonefish in the Grand Panama shopping area on Middle Beach Rd. near the intersection with Alf Coleman I think.
The Saltwater Grill on Middle Beach not far from WalMarts has good food and a 5000 gal. salt water fish tank with amazing variety of fish. Can sit right uup next to the tank if your lucky.

If you are referring to Bonefish Grill there are several here in Memphis. Very popular restaurant.