We are visiting from MO and wanted some descent seafood. Schooners definitely delivered! We had grilled redfish and grilled grouper and both were top notch. Service was quick at 5:00 on a Monday and our server was very patient with our child who is on the spectrum. As Midwesterners who rarely get good, fresh seafood we will definitely be visiting again when we're in the area! read more

I was visiting PCB this weekend, and a friend recommended this beachfront spot. I'm so glad we stopped by! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was relaxing, and the oceanfront views made the experience even better. A special thank you to Valerie for the outstanding service. She was friendly, attentive, and made us feel so welcome. If you're looking for a great place to enjoy good food with a beautiful view, I highly recommend it. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in PCB! read more

We love this place. As you can see right on the beach and today we had premium table. Let me start by saying the pina colada is the gold standard. Go to the outside bar and ask them to put some ice cream mix in it, NEXT LEVEL. For our early dinner I had the red fish basket and my wife the bacon blue salad and we had an appetizer of the cowboy bites. I recommend those bites. Krystal was a great server as she was super attentive. Of course we will be back this week. read more

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Food - 4 Star Service - 3.5 Star Ambiance- 5 Star Views - 5 Star (Steps from the sand, literally!!) Parking - 1 Star Restrooms - 5 Star (Clean!) As the sign reads, "Last Local Beach Club". If you are looking for the ultimate Panama City Beach experience, Schooners is the place to be. There is just something about the atmosphere here. It is open, airy, and very laid back. There was a slight wait to be seated and there were people already waiting. They told us 15-20 minutes, but sat us in about 7 minutes. When we entered the restaurant, I was disappointed to see half the place with open tables, and wondered why they told us 15-20 minutes. Very weird. A little disconnected here. We were seated and our server was quick to meet us. We ordered drinks and the following apps: Loco Shrimp $13.00 Deep-fried shrimp tossed in sweet chili buffalo sauce served with celery & bleu cheese dressing or ranch; Loco Wings $9.00 Crisp & juicy... The perfect hangover cure or perfect anytime, tossed in sweet chili buffalo sauce, served with celery & bleu cheese dressing or ranch; Smoked Tuna Dip $15.00 Served with tortilla chips & sliced jalapeños; and Fried Founder Bites $12.00 Golden fried founder bites served with tartar sauce. For Entrees, we ordered The Flounder Tacos, Bacon Blue Salad, Chicken Fingers, East End Fish Tacos, and Jerked Chicken Sandwich. We also had sides of fries and hush puppies (they were the perfect level of sweet, savory, and a fresh crunch.) The sodas and teas were all free refills. Everything we ordered came out cooked perfectly...to my liking. The buffalo sauce was a little tame for my taste. The Flounder tasted a bit "fishy" but still good nonetheless. The Jerked Chicken was the winner for me. It was cooked perfectly, well but juicy. I added bacon and it just was the "icing on the cake." Would definitely recommend and will absolutely be back. read more

There are a lot of advertisements for Schooners which can sometimes be a bad sign however this spot was one of our favorites from our trip to PCB. Tons of parking (large lot across the street, smaller lot right in front and another just around the corner) local vibe, friendly staff, great food and even better views. If the views are super important to you, ask for a high top table. Our low top was near the back door so we could easily see out but I could see where your view could be obstructed from other spots. Happy to continue to support this local business! read more

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Went at lunchtime and sat at the bar. LJ was an awesome bartender. Food and drinks were great: view is amazing. Great beach bar atmosphere! Place gets super crowded at dinner time...with good reason. read more

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Yes yes yes! We have already decided that when we return to PCB this will be a must for dinner or lunch every single time. There was about a 45 minute wait for dinner but it was well worth it and there was a bar where you can order drinks while you wait. The grouper sandwich was phenomenal and my husband loved his jerked chicken sandwich. The views are absolutely amazing whether you sit inside or outside because it's super open. Go here! You won't regret it! read more

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Good vibes we went there for lunch and wanted to try some food out. We just order a few platters and share and it was pretty good. read more

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I should have left a review for schooners a long time ago. I've been coming here on family beach trips to PCB for 4 years and it never disappoints. I probably used to get chicken tenders or something but I got the shrimp and grits this time with a sweet tea to drink and hush puppies on the side. The food was so delicious and fresh. This place was TOTALLY packed as usual but I still found my way to the bathroom. 5 stars bro read more

Schooners - Shrimp and Grits - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

We wanted a restaurant that has crab claws and was on the water. We are staying in Mexico beach and decided to take a drive to Panama City for lunch. Definitely worth the drive. We actually were seated immediately with a perfect view of the beach. Our server Wes was very pleasant , attentive and answered all our questions. This restaurant is lucky to have him as a server. Hubby and I ordered Bushwackers. Also Ordered smoked tuna for appetizer. Hubby had the sautéed crab claws and hush puppies. He loved the crab claws and hush puppies. I had a small Caesar salad with blackened chicken. Salad was really small and the chicken overpowered the dish. I didn't really have much of the salad. Chicken was nicely seasoned. We recommend and will definitely return. read more

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Great beach views, a little noisy. Busy, half restaurant open at lunch, 10 min wait to get a table with a view. Sweet! Fried flounder bites were tender. Blackened Grouper sandwich was large, fresh and cook perfectly. Service was pedestrian (no real conversation) yet attentive (drink refills). I recommend. read more

Great spot for fresh seafood with plenty of tasty options. I got the seared tuna steak with seaweed salad and wontons and it was delicious. The view right on the Gulf is hard to beat. It can be a bit of a wait, but our server Kayla was super friendly and attentive, which made the experience even better. read more

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Returned for another round before heading west. Landed at 2:30P for the 3P discount. Seated at about 3:15P. Morgan was our server, friendly and efficient. Split the Crab Cakes appetizer. Really good deal at 1/2 off. Two nicely browned cakes loaded with chunks of crab. Perched on iceberg lettuce and touch of diced fruit along with a small portion of spicy sauce. Wifey went with the flounder basket and a side salad. Two medium sized filets, blackened and grilled perfectly. Came with a couple of hush puppies. I went with the chicken tender basket. Nothing special to report. Had a side salad with blue cheese dressing. Salads were fresh and hearty. We wrapped up with chocolate lava cake. Decadent cake with warm chocolate filling. Just enough for two to share.. Good place. Big turnout as you can see. Highly recommend with any reservations. Can't beat the price of the early bird special from 3-5 weekdays. read more

Schooners - Packed house for early bird special. - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Lucky to arrive when they're having their half off special. We heard about the half off special take your bill and divide by two. So we thought we would head to schooners and give it a try. We had popcorn, shrimp, dinner, grouper dinner, and crab dinner. The food was above expectations, it was a large piece of grouper. Perfectly cooked. Even though shrimp was not overcooked. The best part to compliment the dinner, was the sunset.. one of those perfect multicolored sunsets When the bill came with multiple drinks and dinner, it was just over $50 for three ....what a wonderful treat and at a great value. Even if they didn't have the half off special , the food as well worth going there. Make sure you go to watch the sunset as the atmosphere is great, the wait staff is responsive, and the food is delicious. We will definitely be going back there again. read more

Schooners - What else can you say.... relax ...enjoy the view ...and take a sip of your mai tai. - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Schooners is a huge establishment, right on the beach. If you're looking for good food or drinks, or even just good people watching, you can find it all here! Large menu with lots of great options; our group loved that we could get a good salad, but also some traditional southern fried foods. Fun beach vibes, and great service. read more

I had a great experience overall! The restaurant is right by the ocean, and there were lots of people out on the jet skis, making for a fun atmosphere. It was pretty packed during lunch, which shows it's a popular spot. The only issue was that I received the wrong side and the wrong drink. I had ordered beans and rice instead of grits, and a Dr Pepper but got a Pepsi. Even so, the employee was very kind and friendly, so I didn't make a big deal about it. Overall, the food was good, the location is beautiful, and the staff was welcoming. I'd definitely come back. Taste great! read more

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We waited for an ocean front table. It was only about 20 minutes. Our server was Brittney and she was on the ball. We were looking for something a little different and she suggested the whipped feta with sun dried tomatoes, olives and cucumber. Wow talk about a taste sensation. It was awesome. She also suggested the shrimp and grits. It was another home run. The large shrimp had excellent flavor as did the grits. We had the mushroom and crawfish roux served on the side which I had as a dipping sauce. We had the hooter brown ale with our dinner which is a smooth non bitter ale . We watched the sunset from our table. You would be hard pressed to find a better place to eat in Panama City Beach read more

Schooners - Mushroom and crawfish roux - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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We visited an early February. We had no wait for a table. The service was quick and friendly. I ordered a white peach sangria, which was delicious. Our entrées included Sunset Shrimp. It was half a pound of shrimp and he subbed out the cocktail sauce for the tartar sauce. The shrimp were fresh and fried beautifully. The french fries were crispy and tasty. I ordered the East End Fish Tacos with the blackened grouper. Tacos were delicious with a slaw and pico de gallo. We were seated at a high top at the back of the restaurant, with windows facing the beach. An incredible view! It was February and a bit chilly, and the staff was very accommodating with cranking closed the windows for us. read more

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Matt our server was super amazing!! He came within 2 mins of sitting. He gave amazing recommendations and our table was right on the water. The blackened grouper was juicy and flavorful 10/10 fried grouper 7.5/10 was just a little over fried and needed a little seasoning the shrimp and wings app 10/10 for both. The hush puppies 10/10. We had a salad but didn't take pic of it. I would rate it 5/10. The lettuce tasted like it was sitting in water. It wasn't crunchy and I didn't care for the authentic croutons. read more

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Get the wings, get the wings, the wings, the wings. Oh and they have some sort of fried seafood ball that is really good.

Wow what a cool place. An all wood structure adjacent to the beach. Several bar and dining areas. Perfect place to watch the sunset. They shoot off a canon at sunset. Arrived around 6:00 not that long of a wait to be seated. Friendly staff!!! I ordered the painkiller and my husband ordered a house margarita. For an appetizer, we ordered the Loco shrimp served with a sweet chili sauce. They were fried in a very light batter and were delicious. $13.00 Could have been stronger. For my main meal I ordered the Mai Mai basket with fries. $17.00. Fish was very tasty and the fries cooked to perfection. Crunchy, soft in the inside and well seasoned. My husband ordered the gulf grouper basket with mashed potatoes. $24.00. Both very flavorful and fresh. The place was packed when we left. read more

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Ambiance Food Great place to get lunch and enjoy the beach. Food was amazing and a great price for drinks! The crab claws are a must when they have them. read more

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1st time and last time. We were told 2 hrs max we waited 2.40 and we even asked to split the party up to see if we could get in. We checked back several times where we were not treated very nice until last 10 min when a manager saw us getting frustrated. But again our phone text said we were next for 30 min parties came and went yet we still waited. No food is worth 2.40 min wait. Sorry! Customer service is not the friendliest! Food is average read more

Schooners was good. Very busy. Our server was very attentive and great at suggestions. Food was fast to the table and tasted good. The view was superb and the walk on the beach was great read more

Schooners - The bar - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Schooners turned out to be a Home Run success during my visit to PCB. It's been my experience that I'm willing to sacrifice good food or good service for a beach view restaurant. Not the case at Schooners. My wife and I had great, golden fried shrimp with first class sides. Lucas (our waiter) was friendly and attentive; good conversation and he added to the great experience. The dining area is open to the Gulf with a great breeze. The music was great but not overwhelming. If I had to come up with something negative it would be that the Schooners reputation has led to crowds and wait times. But even that was turned into a positive with a great outdoor bar near the entrance with plenty of seating and TV's. A word of advice, just park across the street where there is plenty of room. It's a short walk. All aspects of Schooners get high marks and for this I give it my highest ranking of 5 stars! read more

Amazing Food, view, service & ambiance. We ate here twice while visiting PCB. We noticed the place was packed and we grew curious. We waited about 45 minutes & so glad we did. We ended up returning the following day. We had the seared crab cakes, the fried mahi basket, the beach party basket ,popcorn shrimp basket and schooners burger. All the seafood items were delicious and fresh. Now, let me tell you about that burger...it was delicious; perhaps the best burger I've had in years. It was bigger than expected, the patty was mega juicy and flavorful. We will definitely be eating here again & highly recommended. Also priced very reasonably. read more

Schooners - Fried Mahi basket - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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There was a wait, and they texted us when table was ready. Staff were polite and welcoming. Bathrooms were clean. Prices were reasonable, and food was amazing!!!! Atmosphere was perfect. Come here if you can. read more

Schooners - Grouper basket with mashed potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Had the loco shrimp and a house salad. It's my go to. Been going to Schooners for years since I'm local. Great food and great service.

Atmosphere was great. The food was just ok. I would say the wait time for table and food did not make this visit worth it.

Always a great place to enjoy, service isn't bad, but they are super busy when we go, they are also very helpful when son came in on crutches, food was great read more

Schooners - Just a crowd on waiting patrons - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Last local beach place...it's one of our favorites! Food is always great and the view is amazing. read more

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Location & view was cool, right on the sandy beach! Open air seating, friendly staff, great service, good food. Plenty of parking. Happening place! Cheese Curds were fantastic, "Beach Party" was a huge hit, along with the Gala Chicken Salad, even the burger & fries were good. Great for families. Go early in order to avoid a long wait time (prior to 5pm) read more

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The experience here is being out on the bay - Literally lunch amongst the marina - Food was primarily simple and no-frills, but our little private table out in the outer dock was a nice touch. Service was great also. We caught this place with almost no wait and the family enjoyed the ambiance, but no one raved about the food. read more

Without a doubt, Tony, our server, made the meal a far more enjoyable experience than it might have been. He proves that waiters can be "professional ". Probably not a normal experience here because there was a half price special going on. I was warned that there would be an hour wait for a table but when we arrived the wait was almost two hours!! But we figured that the crowd can't be wrong, so we decided to wait. We started with seared Ahi Tuna. It was the most tender and mild flavored tuna I have ever had. Next were the salads. My wife had a blue cheese salad with bacon and I had a spinach salad that included walnuts and cranberry with a raspberry vinaigrette. Wonderful salads, only $6-7 dollars at full price!! We both had fried fish platters with shrimp and oysters and all I can say is there is no way we could eat everything on the plate. Definitely doggy bag time!! Next time we will order one meal and split it. Attaching a picture of the view from our table. Ask for a "rail" table for a window seat! Summary...... even at full price this restaurant is worth the wait and the price!! Ask for Tony. read more

Schooners - The sunset as seen from our table. - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Really liked this place. Great view and nice staff. Cheese curds were good and I liked the sauce. Hush puppies and their sauce were good also. Shrimp basket and fries yummy. Had great music too. read more

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Great food, service, and ambiance! Thank you to our waitress, Sierra for being amazing!

Service was horrible, our waiter had an attitude when we told her half of our foods were made incorrectly. We waited over an hour and a half for our food to come out. Food was way too expensive for what it was; they even charge you for adding cheese on a plain burger. Not nice service, not nice food, boring. read more

The atmosphere, food, and service were all good!! A bit pricey but in line with the rest of PCB! A great view is an added bonus! read more

Schooners - Crab cake appetizer - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Went in with 4 people. We asked for a table near the water even though we couldn't be sure we'd get it but we did. Server arrived in about 4 minutes. Got our drinks promptly. Ordered our food from a nicely varied menu. I ordered the grouper picatta as recommended by the lady in the gift shop. (I was going to order it anyway) It was a great choice! Everyone loved their food. Overall, it was the right choice for out evening. read more

We ate here bc of the reviews. We waited 30 min, but used that time to go see the beach! When seated, we ate by the beach. Nice views and nice breeze. Very crowded though and you are squeezed in. Kody was our waiter and he was very friendly. Keep in mind, they are very busy and crowded! We ordered the fish tacos and the shrimp bowl. My fish tacos were very good and the beans and rice were yummy. The shrimp bowl was not as big of portion as expected and you don't get a side. Oh we got the tuna dip and the chips were cheap dollar store chips and the tuna dip was subway tuna. Lol. Not that great. Kinda disappointed bc the menu kinda sucked and it was expensive. Won't go back, but the service was good. read more

Schooners - Tuna dip with cheap chips lol - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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