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    Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant

    3.4 (1.7k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    SHARKY'S BEACHFRONT RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Mug and playground in the background
    Jennifer M.

    The vibe is 100% the reason to come here. It's right on the water, huge space, beach volleyball going, and a legit playground for the kids which was nice while waiting for food. You can actually relax a little instead of stressing over bored kids. It felt like a fun beach hang, not just a restaurant. Service was also great. Our waiter was on it, super friendly, no complaints there at all. Now the food and drinks... this is where it lost me a bit. We got a few apps and they were just... fine. Nothing bad, but nothing I'd come back specifically for. And the drinks...Everything coming in those giant souvenir cups with no option for a normal one. It sounded fun in theory but ended up being like heartburn in a mug for me lol. I'd probably stick to a beer next time.

    Shark Bites and Shark Claw. Must haves!
    Angie G.

    Great Beach spot! There was live music which was great and we found easy seating at the bar even though the place was jam-packed with tourists. Definitely try the shark bites! I was very surprised and pleased but we were unimpressed with the grouper fish tacos. Overall though it was a great vibe!

    Shrimp
    Khushboo S.

    I think the biggest highlight of this place is the playground for kids. My kids totally enjoyed the boat land playground. My kids also finished their meals far too quickly and perk was to have them keep the plate as frisbee. My shrimp was TOOOO BUTTERY .. wasn't a fan. Great vibe and good service.

    Aj W.

    Great spot gulf-front to eat, drink, watch the beach and let the kids play on the playground. Food was good and quick. Plenty of hard working staff. They were nice enough to move our table next to the playground so we could see. Parking a bit tough but you can expect that. Good solid seafood spot.

    Outside seating area with live music.
    Joe T.

    The place looked really busy, but we our table within 20 minutes. Our waitress Justin was really nice and did a wonderful job. The food came out fast and hot. Really enjoyed the live music nice atmosphere. If you in the Panama City Beach stop by.

    A quiet Friday afternoon
    Ethan M.

    Really cool spot with lots to do besides eating. You've got sand volleyball and 2 little playground structures for the kids. They've got something for everyone on the menu and cool souvenir cups and a gift shop. Check it out for sure. It's a PCB classic.

    Nachos
    Alex P.

    Sharky's is one of those fun beachside spots in PCB that's unmistakeable fun as a bar, often having bands and filled with good time. Walking on the beach, the massively sized tiki hut is a real lure. For those coming to the town over the years or lucky enough to live in a vacation spot permanently, it's highly likely that Sharky's is going to bring back some good memories over the years. And that's for a good reason: Sharky's has been around for a while. Having opened in 1986 by Clark "The Shark" Bennett, who was a lifeguard in town, Sharky's withstood three Category 4 Hurricanes and as well as a Category 5. It grew from a small oyster bar into this behemoth of a tiki bar. Since Clark passed away, his legacy lives on and the family now owns and runs the place. The food at Sharky's is all right and generally covers all the beachside classics, can be a little hit or miss, but sticking to the seafood dishes is a fairly reliable route. At times the grouper comes out overcooked, but it is what it is. For a beachfront food spot in Panama City, Schooners and Hook'd are easy winners, while Sharky's has the atmosphere. Sharky's deserves its crown for being the crazy, massive take on a tiki bar that it is and a wonderful place to see a band, dancing away the night with an ocean breeze.

    Gator bites $19
    Amanda W.

    Great beach views. Huge portions! We got the gator bites appetizer and couldn't finish them. Promptly our meal arrived. Recommend their only draft beer which is local. Only bummer is that they don't do happy hour during peak season fyi!!!

    My dinner tonight!
    Victoria D.

    This beachfront restaurant has lots of choices on the menu! The drinks were fantastic and come in a huge souvenir cups Such a fun vibe people watching while enjoying your food. The service was great!!

    Janet V.

    Still a gorgeous spot for drinks and lunch or dinner. Fun spot with friendly staff. I enjoyed the early bird special with Mahi Mahi and fresh veggies. They have a great happy hour. Fun spot!

    Rasta Pasta (with extra sauce)
    Emily C.

    Our waiter was amazing! Great service! The food was decent but could have been better. Atmosphere was 10/10. Overall we would go back!

    We first went to the Worship at the Water service Sunday at 8:30 and loved it. We decided to go back for dinner a few days later and had a great experience. We got one seafood platter and a half dozen oysters with some drinks, and it was our favorite meal in PCB so far. Super friendly service and a gorgeous view as well, with live music! Loved it

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    Do NOT go here it's absolutely disgusting and super expensive for no reason the food is DEFINITELY NOT worth it at all

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    The food was pretty good; I have no complaints. I got the peel-and-eat shrimp and they were tasty.

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    Ask the Community - Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant

    Is this restaurant dog friendly?

    Service dogs for sure as it is the law. Others im not sure but have never seen one in there.

    Can you wear a swimsuit and coverup?

    Yes

    Is this restaurant back open yet?

    Yes it is opened. We were 3 weeks ago.

    Hey can you guy Please update your time? we drove miles to find out it's closed...

    Sharkey's closed to be remodeled it's going to open up in the spring. Apparently they have to do some construction on the structure underneath and some other modifications.

    Can we bring pets to sit on the patio?

    They don't allow pets, the patio serves as dining and as a bar, entertainment venue as well.

    Are there days for karaoke?

    Yes, but days depend on season. Go to shukeeums after 630. Not too far from sharkeys.

    Do you have indoor seating with air conditioning?

    Yes.

    What day is bingo night?

    BINGO is on Tuesday nights. We look forward to seeing you!

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    Review Highlights - Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant

    Beautiful gulf front views - perfect for grabbing a drink, a bite, and watching the sunset.

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    Flamingo Jo's Beach Bar

    Flamingo Jo's Beach Bar

    3.5
    (12 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    Local Perspective - Good Service, Food Was Just Okay…read more We're locals in the Panama City Beach area and decided to try Flamingo Joe's during the off-season while we were out looking for pizza. We found them online and thought we'd give it a shot and support a local place. The restaurant has a fun, kitschy beach vibe and the staff was friendly. We were seated right away and our waitress was attentive. Service was actually very good and our food came out quickly. When we first walked in, though, there was a strong smoky smell, almost like someone had been smoking in the enclosed patio area. It was also extremely quiet. We were the only customers there at the time, which made the atmosphere feel a little flat. As for the food, it was unfortunately just okay. Two people in our group ordered pizza and both felt like it tasted very similar to frozen pizza. The wings were fine but nothing particularly memorable. I had a burger and fries, which were decent and probably the safest choice of what we ordered. While we were there an entertainer came in and started setting up for music later in the evening, which was actually nice and made us think it might get more lively later on. Overall, the service was friendly and fast, but the food didn't quite live up to what we were hoping for. We're always happy to try local spots, but this probably isn't one we'll be rushing back to. Local Perspective - Good Service, Food Was Just Okay We're locals in the Panama City Beach area and decided to try Flamingo Joe's during the off-season while we were out looking for pizza. We found them online and thought we'd give it a shot and support a local place. The restaurant has a fun, kitschy beach vibe and the staff was friendly. We were seated right away and our waitress was attentive. Service was actually very good and our food came out quickly. When we first walked in, though, there was a strong smoky smell, almost like someone had been smoking in the enclosed patio area. It was also extremely quiet. We were the only customers there at the time, which made the atmosphere feel a little flat. As for the food, it was unfortunately just okay. Two people in our group ordered pizza and both felt like it tasted very similar to frozen pizza. The wings were fine but nothing particularly memorable. I had a burger and fries, which were decent and probably the safest choice of what we ordered. While we were there an entertainer came in and started setting up for music later in the evening, which was actually nice and made us think it might get more lively later on. Overall, the service was friendly and fast, but the food didn't quite live up to what we were hoping for. We're always happy to try local spots, but this probably isn't one we'll be rushing back to.

    This review is unfortunately a disappointing one, which matched an otherwise disappointing Sunday…read morenight. The focus this evening seemed to be more on training a new employee than on the customers. Everyone needs training when they start a job, so we waited patiently. We eventually placed our order: a Hawaiian chicken and fries. The order was repeated back to us, and I even heard it repeated twice in the kitchen. While we waited, a man was pacing behind the bar, eating chili out of a plastic container in front of the two other customers, talking about how "she makes the best chili in the world." It was an odd experience. When our food arrived, it was a Hawaiian burger drenched in teriyaki sauce. I ate about half the burger and most of the fries before being asked how everything was. I mentioned that it wasn't chicken. She apologized and offered to remake it as a chicken dish, but after a long day of travel with multiple flights, I was already hungry and had started eating. I told her I'd just finish what I had. She did take $4 off the bill, which I appreciated. Overall, it was just a letdown, especially since we've enjoyed this place on previous visits. Sorry, Jo.

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