Great place to go if you want a view, it's hard to sit outside and not get a great view of the gulf. If you want a mixed drink they are pricey $16+, but you get a take-home souvenir cup which is probably why they cost so much. Food was good, their traditional baked oysters were delicious and I got their red fish tacos which were good, I would suggest ordering a side of the cilantro cream sauce on the side as they were a bit on the dry side though. My husband is gluten-free and he had quite a few different options to choose from which was nice. Our server was fantastic! He listed off all of their popular items for us, and we got our food quickly. Would definitely come back here again! read more

I'm only giving it 2 stars because our service was good but the food was truly some of the worst I have had. You can tell they care more about quantity than quality. We got the appetizer sampler and everything was cold, the mozzarella stick were just blocks of cold cheese. My partner for the Caesar salad which was wilted and her chicken was dry and overcooked. I got the gumbo and all I could taste was raw flour. Our other party has the shrimp platter which was $26 dollars for plain store bought shrimp and fries. Might be nice if you get to sip on the patio and get some drinks because they have a nice view, but honestly I would say save yourself the 2 hour wait and the crazy parking situation. Not worth it. read more

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We ate at Sharky's last night and had a mixed experience. We put our name on the list around 9 PM and were pleasantly surprised to be seated in only about 10 minutes. We sat outside, the weather was beautiful, and our server was friendly, attentive, and provided great service. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the setting or the price. I ordered a dozen oysters (half baked, half raw). The baked oysters were covered with an excessive amount of cold Parmesan cheese that wasn't even melted, and the raw oysters were unusually large and very chewy. My wife ordered the crab cakes, which were also disappointing. For a bill of over $100 at a beachfront seafood restaurant, we expected fresher seafood and a much better overall dining experience. read more

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. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Mug and playground in the background - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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! read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Shark Bites and Shark Claw. Must haves! - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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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. read more

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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. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Outside seating area with live music. - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - A quiet Friday afternoon - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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!!! read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Gator bites $19 - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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!! read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - My dinner tonight! - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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! read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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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

We did a stopover in Panama City Beach and had dinner here. The food was so good. One of our party was craving oysters so they got the combination plate of them. There were 3 different varieties. Tried one the jalapeño ones and man was the flavor good! I had the Polynesian Shrimp Bowl was good! Our server was very good; don't judge but I like ice with my red wine. When I ordered the second glass she had asked me if I needed more ice. That is the first time I have ever had anyone remember told my husband right there her tip is going up. We were there on a Monday night and they do family karaoke that was a lot of fun. They have different things on different nights. Definitely worth the stop read more

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

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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 read more

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Our server Maddie made the visit the Best!!! The food was really good, but the service was Tops! Highly recommended! read more

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

Awesome place for dinner. The food was great. It came out hot, quickly and the portions were more than we could eat. Allen is an awesome server and took care of everything we needed. The dude needs a raise. Way to go Allen. read more

The whole experience was awesome. Timing is everything with getting in here. Arrived just before 5 and had a 20 minute wait. Service, food, and everything was WOW. Can't wait to go back read more

We went on a busy day, but it was still nice. The food was great! I would come back if in this area. We really liked the kid cups that we were able to upgrade for our kids. The atmosphere was fun, we got to hear some people at the bar that were just laughing and having a good time. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Very good food! If you don't have kids eat at the bar! Very long wait if you do have kids. Decorations were so cute! Walking distance to the beach! read more

Excellent establishment. The staff, the food and prices are excellent. The atmosphere is very beachy. You can dine in or out. The kids can play in the sand play volleyball or swim while waiting on the order. We had crab legs, famous smoked tuna dip, shrimp and calamari. read more

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Went for lunch and had delicious blackened grouper tacos and husband had grouper and shrimp basket that was also very good! Brittany your server was excellent and well ask for her when we go back tomorrow read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Shrimp and grouper basket - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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I have no words to explain how great the Redfish was. It was cooked to perfection and the garlic potatoes were amazing also. It's kinda pricy but well worth it. The service was great. Our waitress was very friendly and seemed happy to be there. We were seated immediately at a table next to the beach. The entire experience was wonderful. If we lived in the area we would go there all the time. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Outside - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Has 10 people in our group got right in before five ish. Live music n right on the beach vibes. Sat on the deck of course drinks flying. The ribeye was mouth watering n way worth the price. Chris was a good server for putting up with us on a Friday night fest. Now the older gift shop lady was the best to talk to. They do make strong cocktails to warn ya but good souvenir cups for beach shenanigans later. Prepare to wait or hard parking but free to park across the street. Cute shark photo opt n volleyball stuff so bring ball or sand toys. read more

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Service was wonderful and friendly. The food was okay but the restaurant had a fun environment with live music and balloon hats. Having the opportunity to eat and watch the surf was perfect. read more

Good food and lots of it. Nice atmosphere right on the Gulf of America. Service was efficient. Try the key lime pie. worth every penny. read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Garlic shrimp. Scaldingly hot and yummy. - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Great atmosphere but the food needs help! Prices are high, kids burgers were burnt and semi spiced. Never been a fan of the food we go for the playground for the kids and maybe a live song or two when he isn't at the bar. read more

The bar staff were great, the oysters were good the Redfish Tacos were disgusting. The fish was dry overcooked and flavorless. The cabbage on the tacos was literally just rough cut plain cabbage. The tortillas were even bad. They didn't even bother heating them up. read more

Best atmosphere in PCB. Food was great we had calamari as an appetizer and it was good. I had the Ribeye it was very flavorful but was a little bit undercooked and tough and that's the reason for the 4 stars. My wife had Rasta Pasta and it was very good. Our server was really helpful and kind and the view of the beach was a plus! read more

Back again! So wonderful! Enjoyed thevsald again. Though inside this time, and it was loud, still a wonderful view of the ocean it would have been a longer way to sit outside Plus it had been raining and rained pretty much the whole time we were here, and so maybe they're outdoor tables were just too wet sit people at. Our waiter Jason was very attentive and thorough at his job. The onion rings are just meh, maybe not crispy because of the humidity in the air. I probably wouldn't order those again. We brought our cups and did refills and the special Sharky's cups. read more

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Great food and excellant service made sitting beachside a perfect night. The Sharky mug also was filled well with a tasty Pina Colada.My wife added to the ambiance of the night! What's not to like!!!!! read more

The atmosphere and location are great. Easy place with kids-- they can play in the sand and there's a little playground area with a slide. The food was just okay- we had grouper sandwiches, nachos, burgers, and a traditional salad. The kids meals came out on frisbees which was a cute souvenir. The nachos were soggy unfortunately and the salad was super basic. Service was okay- a little slow on drink orders. Definitely a place that's a tourist spot and you come for view! read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Seated right next to the ocean enjoying a wonderful meal. Jessica was my server and she was AMAZING! Very friendly and helpful. This has been one of my favorite spots... although I just say... everyone has been great! I'll be back! read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - Shrimp Tacos! - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Food took an hour while other tables that sat after us were getting their food. Once it came out it was obvious why the food took so long. It tasted as if it was sitting on the warmer for 30 minutes or longer. read more

We ate at Sharky's for lunch with our 2 standard poodles! We ordered the shark bites, red fish tacos, and 1/2 dozen baked cheddar bacon oysters- the food came fast and was fresh and delicious! The staff was very friendly and accommodating to our pups- brought them water and wanted to meet them! It started raining and they offered to us to switch tables to a more covered area if desired! We also really liked the house craft beer! Highly recommend - especially if you're looking for a dog friendly spot! read more

Sharky's Beachfront Restaurant - The photographer came to our table and took photos and offered us a printed copy for five dollars - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Sharky's in Palm Beach was everything! The atmosphere alone was amazing right on the water with live music, games, and the kind of vibe that instantly makes you feel like you're on vacation. They even have two different playgrounds and activities like volleyball, which makes it super kid-friendly. I'd definitely recommend it for families as much as couples or friends. The food was really good. A little on the pricey side, but honestly worth it for the whole experience. Appetizers were tasty, and the drinks were outstanding the Long Island Iced Teas were everything! The service was also top-notch. Our server was so sweet, gorgeous, and incredibly attentive. She brought everything quickly, knew exactly what she was talking about, and we never had to flag her down once. What makes Sharky's stand out are all the extras: a gift shop with cool finds, a camera lady who takes photos (and you get one free), and fun balloon animals for kids with the donations going toward great causes like helping the homeless, supporting families during the holidays, and giving back to the church. Every Sunday they even hold church service right on the beach, which makes it feel really unique. With five different seating rooms, live music, water views, and all the fun extras, Sharky's is more than just a restaurant it's an experience. Worth every penny, and definitely one of the highlights of my whole vacation. Also tho good to know that The owner of Sharky's is also a preacher who runs the Blue Skies program, which gives back in amazing ways. Through his company, he donates to help families in need, supports the community, and even hosts church services right on the beach every Sunday. It's all about spreading hope, kindness, and making sure those less fortunate are cared for. read more

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We drove through all the PCB traffic to eat at Sharky's to get crab crawls/finger as their on line menu said they were on menu. After waiting over a hour to be seated we Learned from our waitress that they had changed the menu two weeks ago but hadn't gotten around to changing the on-line menu. We were so disappointed. The meal only went down from there. None of the fish or shrimp tasted fresh. It all seemed to be frozen and terrible. The French fries were greasy. It was a terrible meal. I had high hopes for this restaurant as we used to eat there a lot when my own children were young. Now it's just another restaurant that has gone the cheap route and I left after spending three hundred dollars in the cheapest food imaginable read more