Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Panama City

OpenTable

Updated 05 August 2026

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Restaurant Paradis

4.8

4.8 (734)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

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Restaurant Paradis is a small fine dining restaurant, with an inviting full service lounge. We are committed to serving fresh seasonal ingredients, celebrating our local produce and an abundance of fresh Gulf seafood, along with prime steaks and fine wines.

As a favorite destination for locals and visitors since 2009, advance reservations are strongly recommended, especially for holidays and the summer months. Walk-ins are occasionally accepted when space is available.

You are welcome to bring your own highchair or booster seat if you are dining with a child. The restaurant does not provide them.

Top review

Gayley

Dined 2 days ago

Delicious food, great service and cosistently good.

Gallion’s

4.8

4.8 (1829)

$50 and over

Contemporary Southern

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

GALLION'S welcomes guests 18 years & older for an adult only dining experience beginning at 3pm daily. We offer a family friendly lunch dining experience from 11 am until 2:30 pm, where we welcome guests of all ages. Our bar opens at 11 am. Join us in the Bar daily for exclusive food & drink offerings of between 2:30 & 4:30pm. 18+ Dinner service kicks off at 5 pm.

Gallion's is an approachable upscale restaurant & cocktail lounge located on iconic Barrett Square in the heart of Rosemary Beach on Scenic Highway 30A.

Sophisticated small plates drive the culinary experience while flawlessly executed coastal favorites anchor the menu. The establishment boasts an extremely dynamic & opulent wine & spirits portfolio that ranges from numerous marques in the Buffalo Trace vintage collection to Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon.

Bold cocktails, a vast inventory of allocated goods, exceptional cuisine, & a timeless interior are the hallmark characteristics of this Rosemary Beach staple.

Top review

Nile

Dined 3 days ago

Our server was prompt, and well versed on the menu as well as drinks. She consistently checked in on us and made us feel like we were a valued guest. The food was exceptional, with one small issue being the chicken in the salad was slightly dry. This is a “must experience” food location for anyone close to 30A beaches.

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Havana Beach at The Pearl On Rosemary Beach Florida

4.6

4.6 (1065)

$31 to $50

Contemporary Southern

Rosemary Beach

About the restaurant

Inspired by El Floridita, Hemingway’s favorite haunt in old-town Havana, The Pearl Hotel's signature restaurant offers a comfortable, communal ambiance full of life and steeped in the joy of living, eating and drinking well.

Enjoy Gulf Coast Americana cuisine with Caribbean influences that is also seamlessly merged with a contemporary local philosophy as meats, fish and produce are harvested from family-owned, small-producers on the Gulf Coast.

Papa Hemingway himself would’ve loved the hand-carved mahogany bar, the perfect spot for enjoying an expertly muddled cocktail, craft beer or fine wine after a day of running with the bulls or battling the mighty marlin.

Havana Beach Bar & Grill is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Dinner reservations are recommended.

Top review

kendra

Dined on 31 Jul 2026

The drinks, food, and atmosphere were perfect!!! We loved everything about it! We will definitely be back next time we are in town!

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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

Señor Frog's - Panama City Beach

4.0

4 (83)

$31 to $50

International

Panama City Beach - Bay Point

About the restaurant

Señor Frog’s is known for spreading its party ambiance and good humor. It has already become a staple for offering the perfect mix of fun and flavor. It is a restaurant to have a good time accompanied by family and friends while enjoying yummy dishes and drinks always served with a smile, surrounded by a fun and cheerful atmosphere.

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Michael

Dined on 29 Jul 2026

Always good food and a good time at Senor Frogs in PCB

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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!

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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