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30 Degree Blue
3900 Marriott Dr, Bay Point Marina, Bay Point, FL 32408 · 850-236-1115
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Customers always ask, "How'd this place get its name?" Owners explain the name comes from the location of this casually upscale restaurant – 30 degrees latitude and overlooking the blue waters of the Gulf. Menu items are as creative as the name. Seared and bacon-wrapped scallops or veal chop stuffed with figs, foie gras and manchego cheese are delectable and perfectly prepared. Be sure to couple your dinner with a choice wine selection. Friendly service, a casual ambience and breathtaking Gulf views make for a first-rate evening out.
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Angelo's is a critical and local fave for hickory pit-grilled USDA Choice steaks. Indeed, residents say you haven't had real food until you make the trip to this casual restaurant. The succulent, seared menu also features pit-broiled chicken and seafood favorites. If you go the red meat route, be sure to sample their signature sauce. Try your main course with a salad and your choice of chowder or potato, or pick and choose from the a la carte menu. Add a bit of class to the meal with a glass of wine, and be sure to save room for slice of their sinful Key lime or French silk pie.
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This relaxed eatery serves up fresh local seafood dishes as well as a few ditties that let diners explore the wilder side of the culinary spectrum. Try the baby back ribs, a tender veal medallion or succulent prime rib for a deliciously hearty meal. Marine appetites find nothing but smooth sailing thanks to dishes like crab-stuffed grouper. Of course, the more adventurous can go all out and order a combination that takes char-grilled or blackened venison and pairs it with stuffed quail.
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Boatyard
5323 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 · 850-249-9273
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Located on the Grand Lagoon, the Boatyard is accessible by land and sea and draws high marks for its casual, Island-themed ambience and sterling cuisine. Start off with white clam chili or a lobster relleno. From there, move on to the "Tastes of the Keys": coconut-crusted grouper or Key lime garlic shrimp, for example. Their Apalachicola oysters – baked, Rockefeller or coconut fried – are justifiably popular choices as well. A late night menu, spirited bar area and good live music ensure this seafooder entertains well into the Gulf night.
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Canopies
4423 W Hwy 98, Panama City, FL 32401 · 850-872-8444
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This St. Andrews Bay fine dining restaurant is housed in a cozily restored home and is a favorite for its seafood menu, extensive wine list and first-rate service. And despite the upscale setting, the place manages to maintain a relaxed, easygoing attitude that endears it to locals and tourists alike. Executive Chef David Windsor serves up an intrepid selection of fare: broiled cold water lobster tails, panéed grouper imperial, grilled filet mignon and blue crab, and chicken breast stuffed with lobster and Stilton bleu cheese.
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For more than 35 years, this popular and critically lauded family-style seafood restaurant has been a key stop for beachcombers thanks to its fire-grilled specialties. Try Capt. Anderson's "Famous" grilled Bay shrimp, oven-broiled stuffed Florida lobster with crab meat dressing, or flavorful tenderloin of grouper. If seafood is not your thing, order one of the delicious, cooked-to-order steaks. There is a separate children's menu and an extensive wine list. Be sure to visit the on-site market for fresh seafood, souvenirs and cookbooks.
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This popular Panama City eatery serves up a full menu of favorites from its perch on the beach. Try the Jack Daniels-basted BBQ ribs (Pineapple Willy's is famous for 'em) or the traditional-style seafood specials. The place's friendly staff and casual ambience combine to serve up a good night on the town, especially for sightseers and families looking for a great meal at a very reasonable price.
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Saltwater Grill
11040 Middle Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 · 850-230-2739
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Be sure to check out the giant 25,000-gallon tropical aquarium at this Panama City eatery that's earned a great reputation for its food and festive ambience. Dine in the Café or the Mermaid Room. No question, lobster stars here, but other fresh fish and seafood dishes are also worth trying – macadamia-encrusted grouper or grilled mahi mahi, for example. Those looking for something beyond seafood will find excellent steaks and prime rib. Be sure to hang around and sing along to the piano music each Tuesday through Saturday.
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This friendly restaurant delivers traditional Caribbean favorites and, beginning at 6pm, great live music. Owned by a tropical island-jumping couple who've escaped the violent storms of their previous stops in Boanire, Key West and Key Largo, the Hurricane's menu is nearly as epic as its proprietors' stories. There's a good selection of salads and sandwiches for a light snack. More substantial fare, meanwhile, ranges from Trinidad steak and stuffed pork loin to Bonairean grouper and Saba shrimp. Be sure to pick up a book of recipes, a collection of island stories and a CD of local sounds.
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