Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Panama City, FL

AIRPORT - PFN. For more than 35 years, this popular and critically lauded family-style seafood restaurant has been a key...

AIRPORT - PFN. For more than 35 years, this popular and critically lauded family-style seafood restaurant has been a key stop for beachcombers thanks to its fire-grilled specialties. Try Capt. Anderson's "Famous" grilled Bay shrimp, oven-broiled stuffed Florida lobster with crab meat dressing, or flavorful tenderloin of grouper. If seafood is not your thing, order one of the delicious, cooked-to-order steaks. There is a separate children's menu and an extensive wine list. Be sure to visit the on-site market for fresh seafood, souvenirs and cookbooks.

Hours: Mon-Fri 4:30pm-Close; Sat 4pm-Close

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - PFN. Located on the Grand Lagoon, the Boatyard is accessible by land and sea and draws high marks for its...

AIRPORT - PFN. Located on the Grand Lagoon, the Boatyard is accessible by land and sea and draws high marks for its casual, Island-themed ambience and sterling cuisine. Start off with white clam chili or a lobster relleno. From there, move on to the "Tastes of the Keys": coconut-crusted grouper or Key lime garlic shrimp, for example. Their Apalachicola oysters ­ baked, Rockefeller or coconut fried ­ are justifiably popular choices as well. A late night menu, spirited bar area and good live music ensure this seafooder entertains well into the Gulf night.

Hours: Daily 11am-Midnight Event Dates and Times Vary

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - PFN. When carnivorous cravings arise during a stay in Panama City Beach, this steakhouse is sure to satiate...

AIRPORT - PFN. When carnivorous cravings arise during a stay in Panama City Beach, this steakhouse is sure to satiate with thick, tender USDA Choice steaks grilled over an open-pit hickory fire. Bold, smoky flavors eliminate the need for sauce, although the staff recommends squeezing lemon over the steaks to enrich the seasonings, and adventurous diners rave about the results. The barbecue chicken is similarly superb, and for dessert-lovers, the aptly-named angel pie is heaven on a plate.

Hours: Mar - Oct Daily 5pm-Close

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - PFN. Of all seafood smorgasbords In Panama City Beach, this buffet is one of the best. Hosted by local...

AIRPORT - PFN. Of all seafood smorgasbords In Panama City Beach, this buffet is one of the best. Hosted by local restaurateur Jack Bishop, Capt. Jack's Family Buffet serves generous breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets every day of the week. At dinner, patrons find everything from fried oysters and peel-and-eat shrimp to veal Parmesan, and don't forget to try the ever-popular crab legs! Visit in the morning for classic favorites like eggs, bacon, waffles and pancakes.

Hours: Daily 8am-2pm, 3:30pm-Close

AIRPORT - PFN. This popular Panama City eatery serves up a full menu of favorites from its perch on the beach. Try the...

AIRPORT - PFN. This popular Panama City eatery serves up a full menu of favorites from its perch on the beach. Try the Jack Daniels-basted BBQ ribs (Pineapple Willy's is famous for 'em) or the traditional-style seafood specials. The place's friendly staff and casual ambience combine to serve up a good night on the town, especially for sightseers and families looking for a great meal at a very reasonable price.

Hours: Daily 11am-10pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - PFN. Built around a vibrant 25,000-gallon tropical aquarium, this seafood restaurant's unique setting is a...

AIRPORT - PFN. Built around a vibrant 25,000-gallon tropical aquarium, this seafood restaurant's unique setting is a Panama City Beach highlight, named one of the top reasons to visit PCB by "Southern Living." Here, diners indulge in fresh seafood as the tones of beautiful live piano music complete the graceful ambiance. Menu standouts include live Maine lobster, grouper imperial with sherry butter and mahi mahi with pineapple-mango salsa. For dessert, the authentic handcrafted key lime pie is heavenly.

Hours: Sun-Thu 4pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 4pm-11pm

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - PFN. This relaxed eatery serves up fresh local seafood dishes as well as a few ditties that let diners explore...

AIRPORT - PFN. This relaxed eatery serves up fresh local seafood dishes as well as a few ditties that let diners explore the wilder side of the culinary spectrum. Try the baby back ribs, a tender veal medallion or succulent prime rib for a deliciously hearty meal. Marine appetites find nothing but smooth sailing thanks to dishes like crab-stuffed grouper. Of course, the more adventurous can go all out and order a combination that takes char-grilled or blackened venison and pairs it with stuffed quail.

Hours: Daily 4:30pm-close

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express , Diner's Club

AIRPORT - PFN. A laid-back local favorite, Schooners is one of the most unusual seafood places in Panama City Beach....

AIRPORT - PFN. A laid-back local favorite, Schooners is one of the most unusual seafood places in Panama City Beach. This open-air oceanfront hangout, hailed as the "Last Local Beach Club," has been around for decades and holds tradition as a top priority, particularly the daily cannon blast at sunset. As beach activity winds down, patrons head into Schooners for drinks, live music, dancing and fresh, simple seafood, including grilled grouper sandwiches, stuffed shrimp and crave-worthy crab cakes.

Hours: Daily 11am-Close

Payment Methods: Visa , Master Card , Discover , American Express