Dining at local eateries is one of the best ways to explore a new destination and connect with the area. If you’re heading to Panama City Beach, check out a few of our favorite spots to eat like a local featured below. These food trucks and small restaurants in and around Panama City beach will help feed your hunger while delivering local charm.

Panama City Coffee Co.

If you’re in need of a midday pick me up, or you want to start your day off with an espresso-laden iced coffee before heading to another beach, Panama City Coffee Co. truck is your best bet. This cute and cozy truck not only has outside seating but offers a full menu for you to choose from that will start your day off on a healthy and energized foot.

For the first-time visitor, we absolutely recommend getting the cold brew iced coffee or the nitro cold brew if you need a little extra pep in your step. For non-coffee drinkers, don’t fret – the chai latte and matcha are truly sensational. If you are in the mood to try one of the signature creations that have made them so well-known over the years, the spicy vanilla honey latte and chocolate lavender latte are healthy, sweet, and unique.

During a hot summer day, we can’t think of anything better than a Frappuccino. The caramel mocha Frappuccino paired with an egg, ham, and cheese bagel is the ideal lunch while you are sitting outside on the beach.

Soo Trucking Delicious

Soo Trucking Delicious is a burger truck that turns out tasty burgers, hearty sides, and mouthwatering plates that you won’t find in most food trucks. This “chef-driven” fast food features adventurous new plates, comfort food, catering possibilities, and an extensive menu to work for even the pickiest of eaters. We love the Cajun fries and truffle fries as appetizers to warm up your palette and split with your mates.

For a main dish, you can’t go wrong with one of the infamous burgers, veggie burgers with awesome sauce, chicken sandwich with herb mayonnaise, or tacos with tons of vegetables, sauce, salsa, and corn tortillas.

Jaa’s Kitchen

Jaa’s Kitchen is a well-known spot that turns out traditional Jamaican food right in the heart of the coastal area of Florida, featuring homemade juices, savory meat, fresh vegetables, tasty snacks, and colorful food that will make you happy while you are eating it.

Head here in the morning before 12 pm to try one of their breakfast dishes, like the stew chicken, curry chicken, ackee and saltfish, or okra and saltfish. Other main dishes are chicken and waffles, reggae sunshine omelette with cheddar cheese and home-fried potatoes, and breakfast quesadillas with sausage, bacon, and salsa.

Plan Your Stay Today

As you can see, there are so many food trucks in Panama City Beach for you to choose from during your time in the area. Contact us today to book a fun and delicious stay in the area!

Valentine’s Day is a day to spend quality time with your partner, share memorable moments with one another, and talk about your future. There is no better way to enjoy one-on-one time than to head somewhere that is relaxing, filled with nature, and offers the perfect combination of relaxation with excitement.

We recommend going south to the beautiful Sunshine State, filled with beaches, incredible coastline, bright blue water, incredible wildlife, and much more. Bring your partner along to celebrate Valentine’s Day in Panama City Beach to show just how much you care about them.

Dolphin Cruise

One of the top things to do during your time in Panama City Beach is to take a dolphin cruise. This fun activity gives you an up close and personal view of the incredible creatures that are often seen swimming and jumping out of the bright blue waves while you swim or surf in the water. Check out Adventures by the Sea to book a personal or private cruise or a group tour for just around $45 per person.

The Adventure by the Sea company ensures you can get as close as possible to provide the ideal photo opportunity without disturbing the animals in their natural habitat. Watch as dolphins jump out of the water, swim right alongside the boat, and talk to one another. You can even combine the dolphin tours with Shell Island cruises to head to the nearby island, go snorkeling, and explore this tiny oasis.

Suppose you want to go a little faster to increase the adrenaline during your romantic day out on the water. In that case, you can also book a Waverunner Tour with Adventures by the Sea, offering a waterproof camera for memorable photos, snorkeling equipment, sunglasses straps to keep your gear secure, and a waterproof cell phone case.

Shrimp Boat Restaurant

Are you in the mood to sit outside, have a nice cold cocktail, and watch the sun go down by the bright blue water and white sand beach? We think this is the best way to start off a romantic evening with your partner. Head to the infamous Shrimp Boat Restaurant for ice-cold and tasty drinks, mouth-watering food, and great service.

You can even save money when you head here for an unforgettable date night. Buy one and get one drink for free, so you can each enjoy a carefully crafted Mai Tai or margarita to your desires. We recommend splitting some of their tasty and huge appetizers with your significant other, like the shrimp and grits with breaded and fried shrimp, tuna tataki for a healthier choice, or different steak dishes for the main event.

Enjoy a Couple’s Massage

There is nothing more romantic than heading to the spa with your partner to get a couple’s massage, relax in the laid-back ambiance of the meditative spa, and get a facial with one another. You will leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and ready to tackle the rest of your vacation.

We recommend getting a massage at one of the many spas right in town, like the Hand and Stone Massage and Facial Spa, Oasis Massage and Spa, Pure Massage and Spa, or My Massage Clinic. Try the Hand and Stone Swedish Massage, Himalayan Salt Massage, Hot Stone Massage, or Sports Massage to work out any stress in your muscles and relax.

The Swedish massage is a great choice for couples, offering the most common type of massage that really kneads into the knots in your muscles using long strokes and a variety of pressures.

Enjoy a Fine Dining Dinner

If you want somewhere very fancy for your Valentine’s Day dinner, then going to Firefly is your best bet. This upscale restaurant in Panama City Beach offers a fine dining experience with carefully crafted plates, strong cocktails, and a beautiful atmosphere that you won’t find in more laid-back establishments in this coastal town.

We recommend starting with the flash fried brussels sprouts with pancetta and spiced beans to split with the table. If you want something even more out of the ordinary, try the Escargot with parsley garlic butter, parmesan crumble, and grilled sourdough bread.

As a main dish, you can’t go wrong with any of the options. For seafood lovers, we recommend the Broiled Lobster Tails with whipped Yukon potatoes, seasonal vegetables, and drawn butter. If you are a steak lover, try the pepper-crusted stuffed filet mignon with roasted red potato hash, caramelized onions, and bacon.

Book Your Valentine’s Day Escape

As you can see, Panama City Beach is the ideal spot to reconnect with your loved one, spend quality time with one another, and have a romantic holiday. Use Vacations Perfected to book a spacious property to share with your significant other.

We all love a good meal, but what we love even more is to have a place we can rest our weary bodies, get a drink, and maybe something to satisfy the rumbling of a discontent stomach. There is just something to the casual dining place that makes them more memorable and special than any fine dining. If you agree with this, join us as we explore some of the best casual places to eat in Panama City Beach!

A Journey South

Let’s start our trip by examining some of the flavors from south of the border with Finns Island Style Grub! You won’t find stale and flavorless ingredients, nor ones that have sat hidden away in a jar for ages. At Finns, you will find only the freshest and highest quality ingredients possible. As well, your food will never know the inside of a frier nor a microwave. You’ll find yourself in culinary heaven as you dig into a plate of towering nachos, or perhaps a warm and comforting taco or a large, bulging burrito. You can even go the healthy route and stick to a wrap or even get a smoothie from the barista bar! While you’re at it, why not get a coffee or two, organic and only of the highest quality beans of course, and see why so many flock to Finns no matter the time of day.

While we are looking towards the south, make sure you stop by Diego’s Burrito Factory. Offering burritos, quesadillas, burrito bowls, and tacos, you have the freedom to create whatever behemoth you decide, whether it be filled with steak and beans or fully veggie! As well, there is no better way to enjoy the beach than a good margarita, and Diego’s has some of the best around!

The Coast and Beyond

Now let’s move north a bit but keep close to the coast with some of the best seafood around at Hang Five! Not only will you find a selection of drinks from their full bar, but you will have a great selection of entrees ranging from seafood gumbo to the seafood nachos, grilled mahi-mahi, seafood pasta, crab cakes, and all that lies in between. What’s even better is every Sunday you can enjoy your meal and drinks while rocking out to live music. However, make sure you don’t miss out on their daily happy hour, which stands as a point of pride with them!

If you’re looking for something truly different, join us as we take a jump across the pond with The British Eatery, which hosts a wide selection of authentic English food all the way in Panama City Beach! You’ll find all the classics of British cuisine like fish and chips, shepherd’s pie, and bangers and mash, though you’ll also find a selection of more American items like gourmet hamburgers which are sure to add a twinkle to your eye when it is sat before you. Don’t forget to try some of their classic sides like poutine, pickle fries, battered sausage and more. You can even try their Frankenstein Burger which is made with elk, veal, and venison, making it truly a monster to behold!

This is but a short journey in the dozens upon dozens of casual eateries to be found in Panama City Beach. However, if you’d like to find out what other treasures lie hidden in plain sight, make sure you contact Vacations Perfected at (844) 478-2972 or book your rental property with us online today!