Diners' Choice: Kid-friendly restaurants in Panama City

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Updated 05 August 2026

Looking for the best restaurants that are kid friendly in Panama City? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyses nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you book, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Ambrosia 30A

4.9

4.9 (468)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

Ambrosia is 30A’s iconic location for the freshest Gulf-to-table seafood and the most luxurious prime and wagyu steaks. At Ambrosia you will find authentic hospitality combined with a rich celebration of local flavors in a sophisticated upscale dining room, patio, and separate bar room. When coming to 30A, it doesn’t get any better than Ambrosia.

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Jim

Dined 4 days ago

Ambrosia was a FANTASTIC dining experience. Great food, wonderful service and high end ambiance. Best restaurant in Destin-Panama City corridor!

Saltwater Grill - Panama City

4.6

4.6 (924)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

(Note: We do except walk-in guests as well)
At Saltwater Grill in Panama City Beach, guests can partake in seafood, sushi and steaks in a spectacular dining space. A 25,000-gallon saltwater aquarium acts as the dining room's centerpiece and features numerous colorful tropical fish and coral reefs. Saltwater Grill's large dining room and the cozy Mermaid Room provide all the space needed for private events, celebratory dinners or simply a romantic date.

Don't miss out on our new weekend Sunday Brunch!

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Dave

Dined on 28 Jul 2026

Excellent food and service. Shared some appetizers and sushi. Desert selection was amazing - next visit I'm eating the desert first!

The Wharf Fish & Oyster Company

4.4

4.4 (196)

$30 and under

Seafood

Pensacola Beach

About the restaurant

The Wharf Fish & Oyster Company is Pensacola Beach's premier dining destination, offering an elevated yet approachable experience that features waterfront views and flavors of the Gulf Coast.

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Pamela

Dined 2 days ago

Excellent service for our large group and the sticky ribs are insanely delicious.

Bounce Beach Pensacola

4.3

4.3 (109)

$30 and under

American

Pensacola Beach

About the restaurant

Bounce Beach Pensacola is a Beachside Bar & Restaurant. Sports, Live Country Music & Coastal Vibes. Pensacola’s newest laidback hangout.

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GARYN

Dined on 14 Jul 2026

Great food, friendly service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Our server was super kind and knowledgeable. We’ll definitely be back!

Pompano Joe's - Panama City Beach

4.1

4.1 (576)

$30 and under

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Pompano Joe's takes tremendous pride in serving Gulf seafood to its guests. If it lives in the Gulf, you will most likely find it on our menu. Our seafood is delivered daily and it is handled with great care from the minute it arrives at our door to the time it arrives at your table. Our standards are high and it shows in the presentation and flavor of every seafood dish we serve. We're a neighborhood beach place where you can "savor the flavor" of the Islands!

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Abi

Dined on 17 Jul 2026

Our server DJ was phenomenal. He was kind and personable. Quick service. Thank you!!

Harpoon Harry's - Panama City Beach

4.1

4.1 (44)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

(Note: We do accept walk-in guests as well.) Harpoon Harry’s is the perfect place for great food, fun and music. Located right on the white sands of Panama City Beach, Harry’s is the spot for a great lunch or dinner. Make sure to come hungry and try our World-Famous Seafood Bucket or The Harry’s Monster Burger, the biggest on the beach. Harry’s has something for everyone! Eat. Drink. Be Harry!

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Stormey

Dined on 22 Jul 2026

Great service and great food would definitely come back and recommend to friends

The Back Porch Bay

3.8

3.8 (123)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

The Back Porch takes tremendous pride in serving Gulf Seafood to its guests. If it lives in the Gulf, you will most likely find it on our menu. Our seafood is delivered daily and it is handled with great care from the minute it arrives at our door to the time it arrives at your table. Our standards are high and it shows in the presentation and flavor of every seafood dish we serve.

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Anna

Dined on 21 Jul 2026

The food and service was amazing! We will definitely be going back!

Solstice Oceanfront Bar + Grill

3.8

3.8 (85)

$30 and under

American

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Located within the stunning Springhill Suites Panama City Beach beachfront hotel, Solstice Oceanfront Bar +Grill offers a delightful dining experience with breathtaking views of the Emerald Coast. Indulge in handcrafted cocktails and savor a selection of delectable bar bites or dive into our array of mouthwatering entrées. With daily specials to surprise and delight, Solstice Oceanfront Bar + Grill is the perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the coastal ambiance. Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey where the flavors are as refreshing as the ocean breeze.

If you are parking with us, please see your bartender or server for parking validation.

Top review

Keith

Dined on 31 Jul 2026

Good food, good atmosphere and good views. Easy reservations

Dave & Buster's - Panama City Beach

3.6

3.6 (135)

$30 and under

American

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Each Dave & Buster’s has more state-of-the-art games than ever, more mouth-watering menu items and the most innovative drinks anywhere. From wings to steaks, we’ve got whatever suits your appetite and our premium bar assures we’re stocked to satisfy! Plus, you can watch your game on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound.

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Heath

Dined on 2 Jul 2026

Jace did an outstanding job with our table of 16. Great atmosphere to chill and watch the World Cup.

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Señor Frog's Pensacola Beach

3.4

3.4 (70)

$31 to $50

Mexican

Pensacola Beach

About the restaurant

If you've ever been to a Señor Frog's anywhere around the world, you already know that we're a place where people of all backgrounds hang together, dance, sing and basically act the way they want. Our philosophy is simple: have fun, let yourself go and unleash your fiesta!

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KevinGold

Dined on 31 Jul 2026

Friendly staff and cool fun atmosphere. Located in a scenic area near the beach.

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