Greetings,
We finally were able to get our act together to come down to the area. Normally we camp, either at Grayton or St. Andrews. This year we are renting a condo with some friends. We thought it was on the west side of PCB, but after studying the map more closely, I think we might be in the center of stuff. The condo appears to be on the eastern part of Front Beach Road just before it runs in to Thomas Drive.
So...are there any places close by that we need to check out? We love good food, and prefer dives to highbrow places, but can pretty much manage anything. Places that serve good breakfasts are a must too. I know that we will be cooking at home some also, so any good markets nearby would be great too...
Thanks in advance for any info!
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Beach Fanatic
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.
No! I'll have to drag Fuzz or one of my escorts over there! Thanks!
SoWal Insider
No! I'll have to drag Fuzz or one of my escorts over there! Thanks!
It's worth the trip. ;-)
Beach Lover
Coram's is a favorite of ours on W. 98 for breakfast....close to our digs in Inlet Beach, and I like Dusty's on Beach Front Road about .5 miles west of Pier Park for oysters and sandwiches and colorful (yep, I said it here) night life characters. Champion oyster shucker, too. Other than that we eat many places and have many favorites in PC. Since we live in Memphis, we cannot in good conscience ever recommend anyone eat bbq anywhere but Memphis. It's just a thing. True dat!
SoWal Insider
Coram's is a favorite of ours on W. 98 for breakfast....close to our digs in Inlet Beach, and I like Dusty's on Beach Front Road about .5 miles west of Pier Park for oysters and sandwiches and colorful (yep, I said it here) night life characters. Champion oyster shucker, too. Other than that we eat many places and have many favorites in PC. Since we live in Memphis, we cannot in good conscience ever recommend anyone eat bbq anywhere but Memphis. It's just a thing. True dat!
InletbchOwnr, we were down last August and went by the Corams on West 98 as we stay at Inlet Beach, that is where we rent, and it was closed that entire week we were down. We assumed it was out of business. So we ended up at the one on Thomas Drive. We live in Memphis also and I hear you about the BBQ. You haven't had BBQ unless you have had Memphis BBQ. There is none that compares.
Skunky
I love Coram's, beats Waffle House every time. They have fries!!!
Yeah you right. I see they now stay open until 8 or 10pm. I love their fluffy omelettes.
SWGB
Yeah you right. I see they now stay open until 8 or 10pm. I love their fluffy omelettes.
They used to be 24 hours, or that might only be the 23rd, Callaway, and Thomas Dr locations. I prefer a flat omelet.
Beach Lover
I seen on the sign just yesterday..
24/7
I do love me some Coram's
(guilty pleasure...or hangover cure) either way....yum and the fries are crinkle cut if I remember correctly..
damn, may have to go get me some!
24/7
I do love me some Coram's
(guilty pleasure...or hangover cure) either way....yum and the fries are crinkle cut if I remember correctly..
damn, may have to go get me some!
Beach Fanatic
We enjoyed Uncle Ernie's at St. Andrews. It has been awhile though. The Governor Stone was anchored right out the window. It was nice to see since Uncle Ernie was from the Pt. Washington area and the Governor Stone has Pt. Washington/Eden State Garden ties in getting to Walton County.
Beach Lover
Its called 5 Guys Burgers. Voted by many as the best burger joint chain in the country. I think its excellent ,you can make your burger anyway you want for no extra (except for cheese). Grilled onions, peppers, mushrooms, all free. Dustys is great, Shuckums is good, Spinnaker is right on the beach and pretty good. Try Scampis on Thomas Drive, the best stuffed shrimp Ive ever eaten, Hooks under the Treasure Ship, Montego Bay, Firefly (upscale), Captain Andersons is the most popular restaurant in a 100 miles (grilled shrimp) yum. I eat out alot.
Beach Comber
restaurants
Haven't been in lately, but my husband always had to go to Montego Bay I think there are 2 now. One is in the shoppes at edgewater center. Good prices great food. My hubbys pick.. raw oysters for appetizers and shrimp or catch of day.
I'm not a big seafood person but I like their land choices and their grouper sandwich is delicious not too fishy choice for me.
Prices used to be great, restaurant has been around since I was a child, they rebuilt in new this newer location several..? years ago.
Have fun.
Haven't been in lately, but my husband always had to go to Montego Bay I think there are 2 now. One is in the shoppes at edgewater center. Good prices great food. My hubbys pick.. raw oysters for appetizers and shrimp or catch of day.
I'm not a big seafood person but I like their land choices and their grouper sandwich is delicious not too fishy choice for me.
Prices used to be great, restaurant has been around since I was a child, they rebuilt in new this newer location several..? years ago.
Have fun.
Greetings,
We finally were able to get our act together to come down to the area. Normally we camp, either at Grayton or St. Andrews. This year we are renting a condo with some friends. We thought it was on the west side of PCB, but after studying the map more closely, I think we might be in the center of stuff. The condo appears to be on the eastern part of Front Beach Road just before it runs in to Thomas Drive.
So...are there any places close by that we need to check out? We love good food, and prefer dives to highbrow places, but can pretty much manage anything. Places that serve good breakfasts are a must too. I know that we will be cooking at home some also, so any good markets nearby would be great too...
Thanks in advance for any info!
Beach ComberAuthor
Just wanted to say thanks for all the tips and suggestions- we just returned from PCB and tried many of them!
The best that we found was Hunt's Oyster Bar in Panama City- I thought oysters were out of season, but everyone at our table agreed that these were by far the best that any of us had ever had. We even returned a second time! I'm pretty sure that the oyster population in the area was *severely* affected... This place is truly a gem!
We did find another breakfast place that some of you may wish to try- it is called Jeannie’s Diner and it is across the street from the beach in western PCB- good food at reasonable prices!
Thanks again for all the tips!
The best that we found was Hunt's Oyster Bar in Panama City- I thought oysters were out of season, but everyone at our table agreed that these were by far the best that any of us had ever had. We even returned a second time! I'm pretty sure that the oyster population in the area was *severely* affected... This place is truly a gem!
We did find another breakfast place that some of you may wish to try- it is called Jeannie’s Diner and it is across the street from the beach in western PCB- good food at reasonable prices!
Thanks again for all the tips!
Beach Fanatic
The best that we found was Hunt's Oyster Bar in Panama City- I thought oysters were out of season, but everyone at our table agreed that these were
I was always told to only eat raw in month's with a 'R' in them. But nowadays so many oyster farms I guess they are good year around.
SoWal Expert
Before the days of refrigeration and ice machines, eating oysters during the R-months was good advice. The R months don't matter any more.
Glad you liked Hunt's. They are tied with Gene's Oyster Bar, as my favorite oyster bar, this side of Apalachicola.
Glad you liked Hunt's. They are tied with Gene's Oyster Bar, as my favorite oyster bar, this side of Apalachicola.
Beach ComberAuthor
Well if Gene's is anywhere near as good, we have to try it- my wife told me tonight that she didn't even like raw oysters before trying Hunt's- but I saw her down two dozen by herself!
Where is Gene's, and also if you wouldn't mind sharing, where are some good places in Appalachacola (SP)?
Where is Gene's, and also if you wouldn't mind sharing, where are some good places in Appalachacola (SP)?
SoWal Expert
I don't mind sharing the location of Hunt's, but Gene's has only 11 seats in the entire place. You are doing just fine at Hunt's. Gene's just has a slightly different character. I forget the name of the oyster bar in Apalach, but it is right on the river -- you cannot miss it.
Beach Lover
We love Dusty'sWe enjoy Dusty's on Beach Front Rd. I know, I know...it can be noisy and packed and kinda funky, but that's OK when the oysters are that fine, the shuckers are world class, the food is terriufic, the jukebox roks, the clientele can vary just as the traffic does, so that's where I head when I'm close.
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Beach Fanatic
I don't mind sharing the location of Hunt's, but Gene's has only 11 seats in the entire place. You are doing just fine at Hunt's. Gene's just has a slightly different character. I forget the name of the oyster bar in Apalach, but it is right on the river -- you cannot miss it.
Boss Oyster, maybe?
SoWal Guide
If you love a good old bar, raw oysters, fried shrimp, ACDC/Metallica/Aerosmith blaring from a very loud and very bad stereo, cheap perfume, and really great servers, go to Dusty's on a Friday night. front beach road. terrific change of pace and wonderful seafood.
Beach ComberAuthor
Someone had mentioned Dusty's earlier, but we had already done the oyster thing 3 times in 5 nights (twice at Hunt's and once at Billy's), so I couldn't get anyone to go there with me. We did pass it on the way out of town though, and will certainly check it out when we return late this summer...
Beach Fanatic
Before the days of refrigeration and ice machines, eating oysters during the R-months was good advice. The R months don't matter any more.
Glad you liked Hunt's. They are tied with Gene's Oyster Bar, as my favorite oyster bar, this side of Apalachicola.
I ate my first oysters in a dive called Lucy's in Panama City. We stopped there almost every Friday night on the way to Wewa from Pensacola during hunting season. A buck a dozen on the half shell. Those were the days.
SoWal Expert
Boss Oyster, maybe?Yes, that's it. Thanks.
SWGB
I was always told to only eat raw in month's with a 'R' in them. But nowadays so many oyster farms I guess they are good year around.
Before the days of refrigeration and ice machines, eating oysters during the R-months was good advice. The R months don't matter any more.
Glad you liked Hunt's. They are tied with Gene's Oyster Bar, as my favorite oyster bar, this side of Apalachicola.
While the old, month with an R in it, is no longer true. I would never eat raw oysters about a week after any major rainfall (tropical in nature) due to the crude that gets flushed into the bay. Remember oysters are the filter of the sea. ;-)
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