Highest-rated Restaurants in Panama City by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Panama City by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans said they rarely, if ever, try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, and 5% say they never do, according to a survey of more than 2,600 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—56% of Gen Zers and 47% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on online reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google or from social media. The TouchBistro survey found that 71% of Gen Zers and 72% of millennials have opted to try a new restaurant solely because of favorable reviews online.

Some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established spots that customers have been visiting for decades, but some may be brand new. More than 10,000 new restaurants opened in 2023, up 5.7% from 2022, according to a report from BentoBox. The states that saw the most new restaurants open up in 2023 were Florida, Texas, California, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania, but new locales are popping up all over the U.S.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Panama City, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2024. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

Note: The photos in this article are stock images and do not necessarily reflect each restaurant listed.

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#25. Mosey's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 425 Grace Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Pizza, Music Venues, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Mr Pho

- Rating: 4.5/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 209 South Sudduth Place Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Noodles, Vietnamese, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Maddie's La Casita

- Rating: 4.5/5 (97 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 561 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Cahall's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 416 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Delis, Caterers, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Millie's

- Rating: 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 228 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. Gene's Oyster Bar

- Rating: 4.5/5 (81 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 302 Sherman Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Taylor's Breakfast and Lunch

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1114 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, American, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Mission BBQ

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Address: 508 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Barbeque
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. Holi Indian Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3212 W. 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Fatty's Sandwich Shop

- Rating: 4.5/5 (102 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 916 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Pizza, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Press

- Rating: 4.5/5 (43 reviews)
- Address: 310 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Patisserie/Cake Shop, Creperies
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. Gary's Oyster Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (204 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1320 North Tyndall Pkwy Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. The Bistro Southern Cafeteria

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2900 East 5th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Tudor's Biscuit World

- Rating: 4.5/5 (160 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2621 West 23rd St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Burgers, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Finns Island Style Grub in St. Andrews

- Rating: 4.5/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2808 West 12th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch, Tacos
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Christo's Sports Bar & Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (233 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2903 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Sports Bars, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Royal Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.5/5 (130 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6212 East Hwy 98 Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Seoul Red Barn

- Rating: 4.5/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4924 East Hwy 98 Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Korean, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Trigo San Francisco Style Deli

- Rating: 4.5/5 (118 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 119 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Sandwiches, Delis, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. FINNS Barista Bar & Snack Shack

- Rating: 4.5/5 (165 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7220 Thomas Drive Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Juice Bars & Smoothies
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. The Bagel Maker

- Rating: 4.5/5 (105 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 41 West 4th St. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Bakeries, Bagels, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. El Weirdo

- Rating: 4.5/5 (37 reviews)
- Address: 24 West Oak Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Mexican, Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Dan-D-Donuts & Deli

- Rating: 5.0/5 (171 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1147 Harrison Ave. Panama City, Florida
- Categories: Donuts, Bakeries, Delis
- Read more on Yelp