Saltwater Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

1. Saltwater Grill

8.4
11040 Hutchinson Blvd (Btwn Gulf Highlands Blvd & S Glades Trail), Panama City Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 62 tips and reviews

Dennis T.Dennis Tresenriter: Try the Firecracker Shrimp appetizer.

Keri M.Keri McLendon: EVERYTHING we ordered was amazing! And the staff is super attentive and helpful. $5 appetizers and martinis til 6. Highly recommend the firecracker shrimp and lobster bisque!

Kay C.Kay Cordell: The grouper was delicious! Any of the appetizers that include crab is a recommend. this is the fried green tomatoes with crab and a Bernaise sauce.

Boar's Head Restaurant & Tavern is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

2. Boar's Head Restaurant & Tavern

8.0
17290 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
Steakhouse · 18 tips and reviews

Abi C.Abi Carmen: Sarah, best waitress in the place. Wasn't real hungry and she suggested the slider appetizer, delicious and hit the spot.

Danny C.Danny Czeczil: The boom boom shrimp is a great appetizer

Stan E.Stan Elfrink: Grouper Sanoma with a glass of Bogle Chardonnay is the perfect meal. The stuffed Grouper was excellent. The experience is one that should be on your list of "to dos" while in PC Beach.

Firefly Restaurant & Lounge is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

3. Firefly Restaurant & Lounge

8.6
535 N Richard Jackson Blvd (at Shoppes at Edgewater), Panama City Beach, FL
American Restaurant · 61 tips and reviews

Whitney C.Whitney Collins: Eggplant appetizer and Bubba sushi roll. So good. Best food I've ever eaten in Panama City.

Heidi S.Heidi Stevens: She Crab is great. Before 6 early bird dinner, appetizer, and dessert specials. Dinner comes with drink and soup. Good deal and even better food. Yum!

Mike H.Mike Howe: Go there and rub the tree!! Take a friend or a date and get the "2 eat for $39.99". Don't forget to tip well!!

Bayou On The Beach is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

4. Bayou On The Beach

7.9
11115 Hutchingson Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 30 tips and reviews

PJPJ: Who dat shrimp is awesome!! I live here and it's a great appetizer!

Jeremy C.Jeremy Cockrell: GREAT good. The oysters are great. Try the pepper jack cheese and bacon oysters. They are awesome. The raw oysters are great. The blackened grouper is really good also. Highly recommend.

Jason G.Jason Garrett: Best oysters on the beach. a little more than dusty's but much better.

Pineapple Willy's is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

5. Pineapple Willy's

8.4
9875 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 120 tips and reviews

MetrolinaRFRMetrolinaRFR: Popular tourist spot with live band and small-medium-large plastic jugs of alcohol, food is ok - decent fried calamari or gator bites appetizers.

Brad T.Brad Thoreson: Damn good food here. Order the calamari appetizer, but order it with the queso dip. Awesome.

Kindly M.Kindly Myers: GreAt view and good food.

Runaway Island is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

6. Runaway Island

8.1
14521 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 35 tips and reviews

Eric O.Eric Orsbon: Touristy priced entrees. But tacos, chicken sandwich, appetizers, and a few other items are more reasonably priced. Great ocean view from the deck!

Rheannon W.Rheannon White: Do yourself a favor and try the Baja Rolls- they are AMAZING! One of the best things I've ever eaten!

Megan L.Megan Lester: Runaway Island was AMAZING! I was with 5 other people and everyone loved their food! I got the Pane'ed Chicken and it was honestly the best chicken ever! Great sauce, good flavor, and super tender!

Dee's Hang Out is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

7. Dee's Hang Out

8.4
10472 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 57 tips and reviews

Jorge M.Jorge Machaen: Amazing crab cakes! Girlfriend and I shared a dinner portion with some fried mushrooms as appetizers.

Laura L.Laura Linthicum: Everything is good. Reasonable prices. Gumbo and She-crab soups are on point.

Katie S.Katie Schneider: Collard greens are the best I've ever had!!!!

Sandbar Seafood, Deli, And Oyster Bar is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

8. Sandbar Seafood, Deli, And Oyster Bar

7.5
275 S Highway 79, Panama City Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

Trey N.Trey N.: Service was friendly. Food was good. Wrapped shrimp appetizer was small but tasty. Commander Dave shrimp was very spicy but tasty. Beer was cold and cheap!

Emily J.Emily Joanne: I highly recommend the oysters Rockefeller & the house salad. Great food and great atmosphere! Don't let the outside fool ya!

Jonathan G.Jonathan Grow: Everything here is great, but Commander Dave's Shrimp are the best on the beach if you can handle just a little spicy.

Salty Sue's is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

9. Salty Sue's

7.8
17501 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

KatieKatie: The grouper was awful, I'm sorry. But all the appetizers were so good! The wings are definitely the thing to get while you're there.

Matt D.Matt Dashner: Even if you're not a fan of spicy, order the jalapeño corn nuggets! They're AMAZING. Well worth sharing!

Anastasia G.Anastasia Garrett: Get the Smoked wings!!! Awesome

Shuckums Oyster Pub & Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

10. Shuckums Oyster Pub & Grill

8.3
15614 Front Beach Rd (Powell Adams), Panama City Beach, FL
Seafood Restaurant · 54 tips and reviews

Steve P.Steve Postma: My wife Sherry and I had the most awesome oysters.. We went at Happy Hour..great food at an even better price...

Kristine W.Kristine Whitney: I love this place, best oyster in panama city beach. Great price great service great drinks n food:-)

Karen S.Karen Schrepple: Be prepared for a long wait but the baked oysters were worth it!! Try the sampler :)

Carrabba's Italian Grill is one of The 11 Best Places for Appetizers in Panama City Beach.

11. Carrabba's Italian Grill

7.1
13820 Panama City Beach Pkwy, Panama City, FL
Italian Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Aerial P.Aerial Payne: They brought back the fried zucchini appetizer!

Lalia C.Lalia Cruz: Penne caprese with shrimp was delicious! Service was excellent!

Joe L.Joe Lashley: Always delicious. Great service.