The big easy is absolutely incredible. We started with the deviled eggs and the barbecue shrimp. The deviled eggs are OK. I wouldn't say there's a lot of variety but very good. The barbecue shrimp are just as they should be. A true New Orleans favorite. My boyfriend had the ponchartain which was a lovely mix of chicken, shrimp and vegetables over rice. I had their famous red fish which just blew my mind. Go ahead and pay for extra rolls. The service is impeccable. There is some real magic happening there. read more

Food was delicious and atmosphere is fantastic. Service was great. First time eating there and we live a block away. Very excited.

This place was a gem. Me and my wife had an amazing time. The food was delicious, everything was hot and so tasty. Ana was our server she was amazing she was on top of everything and didn't have to be told we needed something she just knew it. The music was very fitting for the place and soothing, it was busy but not busy enough for them to forget about you. A thousand stars if I could. read more

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We tried this place for the first time during dinner and were pleasantly surprised with everything. The inside has a nice ambiance and we were seated right away. Our server was attentive and gave good recommendations. We tried their boom boom shrimp appetizer, a couple of old fashioned drinks, and ordered their meatloaf entree and redfish and shrimp entree. Both come with ample vegetables and Cajun mashed potatoes. Everything tasted delicious and fresh. The vegetables were nicely seasoned and the shrimp and fish were great too. We weren't going to have dessert but our server recommended their Beignets with dipping sauces so we decided to try it. They were so good! Overall our experience was amazing and I would come back to try other things on the menu. See photos below. read more

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This is now one of our top picks here in PCB! Food & service was excellent. Had the meatloaf...was delicious. Another review stated the meatloaf was dry, but I found it very moist and seasoned perfectly! Highly recommend you try Big Easy! read more

Wonderful food! We had some apps and the redfish. Everything was seasoned well and tasted amazing. Good service. Highly recommend.

I don't give out 1 star reviews lightly. Immediately after being seated, our server came to the table and said to me while pointing to my boyfriend, "Is he bothering you?"- an attempt at being funny I guess, didn't land well. There is no cocktail menu, we asked if they make espresso martinis, she said absolutely. What came was chocolate milk in a martini glass. I took one sip and had no interest in drinking it. She never asked how it was, seemingly never noticed the full cocktail that sat the rest of the meal. My boyfriend ordered the grouper entree and, because I wasn't very hungry and had read positive reviews, I ordered the flight of deviled eggs. Grouper entree was a large piece of grouper, covered with melted cheese over veggies and dirty rice. He said it was okay. I tried a bite- I would rate it 5/10. Nothing special. Deviled eggs: four "different" eggs that were all exactly the same just with a different topping. The Cajun seasoned one lacked any actual flavor, one had a large stale pork rind type thing stuck in it, one was a fried blob that tasted old, and the texture of the yolk mixture was weirdly pasty and had zero flavor. The eggs tasted old. These were horrible. I honestly do not know how anyone has recommended these- it's either a VERY off batch or people have never had actual good deviled eggs. Our server did not ever ask how the food was. When we were waiting for the bill, she came over and said "I'm sorry I've neglected you, that's unlike me." But then never asked if I needed anything, never refilled water, didn't ask how food was- just said that and walked away! Overall, the restaurant has a cute look to it, but the service and food were so bad I would never recommend it to anyone. As we paid and went to leave she said "please come back!" And we responded "nope" and she had already turned to leave the table but definitely heard us, turned around, but then kept walking. Note to server- maybe ask the customer how their food is...or if they leave an entire full drink- maybe ask if there was something wrong. Do yourself favor- try one of the many other amazing restaurants in PCB. Skip this one. read more

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The ambience was amazing very cozy, fantastic service, very welcoming and friendly. You can tell they use clean ingredients the food & drinks are top notch. We had the chicken fried chicken and the Cajun pasta. Both were phenomenal. read more

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food was amazing, the place is neat and different. Our server was amazing and always giving us water we had a great time.

Food was above amazing exceptional!! My husband said the smoked old fashioned was one of the best he has ever had... I had the martini-I highly suggest it. The live saxophonist set the atmosphere as if we were on Bourbon Street without all the crazy that goes with it. read more

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Keep in mind you are not in New Orleans! Attractive interior Nice New Orleans ambiance and large bar. The food we ordered was ok, not great. We started with deviled eggs Cajun style, the toppings were bay shrimp, bits of chicken, andouille sausage and crawfish(pre cooked and a bit rubbery). My husband ordered the shrimp etouffee served with rice and a roll. Not the roux he's had in New Orleans and a bit more tomatoey. The shrimp and grits were also good but different than any shrimp and grits I've ever eaten. The grits were a large patty and deep fried and tasty, and it was served on top of etouffee sauce with the shrimp, the etouffee had a little kick so keep that in mind. They also added a tasty roll on top. We ate there on a Monday and so there weren't many people there. The wait staff was attentive. We heard the beignets were great but we were too full to try them. read more

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The food, service, and price made for an enjoyable evening. Let the Good Times Roll. We had an excellent server who kept up with us even though the place was packed. read more

The ambiance was intimate and right setting for dates! It was like stepping into a whole other world! Their take on the Caesar salad is a must try! I've eaten all over America and this is BY FAR THE BEST food I've ever had the pleasure of putting in my mouth! The waitress was very knowledgeable about all the food and had great recommendations. read more

One year later, and it's still incredibly good. Big Easy is by far the best food I've had in the PCB area so far.

Great food. We had the special - grilled halibut (I think). But I remember it was delicious! Great service. Great bartender who made great Old Fashions with the smoked juniper wood. Yum. A little pricey. But a nice treat. read more

Excellent food and service. We tried gumbo and it was ok. The shrimp and grits were delicious. They deep fry the grits which is different but I loved it. The daily special boudin and cheese grits were excellent. If you like New Orleans food, this is a great find and the prices are decent. The only downside is how loud the restaurant is. We had a very loud, obnoxious guy next to us which made it nearly impossible to have a conversation. I would definitely come back. read more

We went Sunday for a drink and app to check it out. Bartender was very nice and service was fantastic. We split fried green tomato appetizer which was a great portion and delicious. You feel like you're in Nola as soon as you walk in. Dark, cozy and sleek vibe. Can't wait to try more items on the menu it all sounded fantastic read more

Big Easy - Fried Green Tomatoes with Crawfish - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Disappointed by the Hype - Won't Be Back We visited The Big Easy around 7:30 PM and were surprised to see the place only half full -- a red flag in a beach town during season. Our waiter was brand new, but he did his best and we had no issues with service. We started with the deviled eggs, which had a true Cajun flavor but were so overpowered by seasoning that you could barely tell they were eggs. For entrées, we ordered the redfish, which was completely smothered in a salty Cajun sauce that overwhelmed the entire dish. The crawfish tasted like it had been frozen -- dry and lacking any of the freshness you'd expect from a Gulf Coast restaurant. The biggest disappointment was the crawfish étouffée -- oddly made with breaded and fried crawfish. Who does that? It completely missed the mark on texture and authenticity. I understand it's not crawfish season, but if the ingredients aren't fresh, maybe take the dish off the menu and cook seasonally. Unfortunately, this was a miss across the board for us. Between the overly salty flavors and lack of fresh seafood, we won't be returning. read more

Food was very good, we been there twice in to weeks. Had the grouper, and also had the meatloaf, both very good.service was very good. And the place is small but clean. Would recommend it if you like a New Orleans flare. read more

The atmosphere was great. They had up the Mari tree. It made you feel as if you were back in the Big Easy. The food was delicious and just enough. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable. read more

The food was good but doesn't feel cook to order. Great ambience and vibe with the New Orleans theme. The meat loaf was a bit dry and the jambalaya was a bit of a let down but the drinks were spot on. My server was very pleasant and knowledgeable of the menu. read more

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We are locals and eat out often. Just tried The Big Easy for the first time. It was outstanding! Great vibe, ambiance, decor and service. We had apps of the Cajun Deviled Eggs and Boom Boom shrimp; entrees were the redfish and shrimp, and crawfish étouffée. Desert was the bread pudding and it was delectable. Rhianna was our server and did an amazing job. Timing was perfect and she was extremely professional and friendly. We will definitely go back. Prices were 20-30% less than expected and I wouldn't have blinked if it had cost that much more. read more

Big Easy - Seared Redfish and shrimp over mashed potatoes and vegetable medley. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Great food. Great service. Ambiance was great. Our server was attentive. Everything tasted fresh and came out hot. read more

Big Easy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Super cool vibes and decor. Limited menu though, but our food was good! Good service. Went at late lunch time and there was no crowd at all

This was our first time here. Very nicely decorated, classy not tacky French Quarter style. Our server, Natalia, was excellent! She explained the menu options and was very attentive. A perfect Cosmo, kudos to the bartender for making a quality, well balanced drink. The menu is small compared to other restaurants but the selection is great. We prefer a scaled down menu with the hope of well a executed meal. This place did not disappoint. The dishes look so appetizing and are beautifully plated. There were 4 of us. We ordered, appetizers, gumbo and the fried green tomatoes, and entrees shrimp and grits, cajun meatloaf and redfish and the best bread pudding we ever had. ( I would have rated 5 stars but the few shrimp on the redfish were over cooked. ) We will be back soon! Definitely a place to go and get away from the normal boring beach fare, a bit more "upscale" but still casual experience. The GM went around to the tables greeting people and asking how we were liking the food and atmosphere. It is appreciated when you can tell management is proud of the place they work. We are just sorry we didn't come here sooner! read more

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Everything we had was delicious! The service was wonderful. Definitely will be back as we visit often! read more

Big Easy - Vegetable Luingine - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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What a hidden gem! The food was fabulous. We've been there 3 times in the last 3 weeks. Love that they take reservations although difficult to confirm if you have a group larger than 4. The bread pudding is to die for and all the entrees were delicious read more

Had a craving for some Cajun food, drove over from Port St Joe and enjoyed the best crawfish etouffe! Our server was very friendly and efficient. Oh, make sure you try the bread pudding. I'm still thinking about that warm slice of heaven, yum! The dining room had a quaint charm, very relaxing. I'll certainly be back. read more

Don't fall for the hype. Service was fantastic but food fell short. Cajun pasta and crayfish etouffee lacked flavor and seasoning. There was no bite or spice. Its very loud inside and voices carry. We won't be back. read more

Just opened. Service was prompt Ordered the 2 appetizers for my supper. Gumbo had a great taste. Flight of deviled eggs was different combinations but was tasty. Prices were reasonable. Will be back to try a daily special next. General manager came out and checked out how I was doing and the food. read more

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The Cajun Boom Boom Shrimp and the Cajun Meatloaf were excellent! Amazing flavor, large portions, and not over priced. All of the staff were pleasant and attentive. I'd highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Big Easy - Cajun Boom Boom Shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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The ambience was wonderful music excellent setting and delicious food! Service was wonderful. Our server, Lanie was great. Even though this was just her third day, she was perfect and prepared. We had lots of questions because Cajun food is not something that we had ever experienced well before. We wanted to take the chance on experiencing real Louisiana cuisine. This place came with good reviews from our friends. Well, our curiosity paid off wonderfully! and if she didn't know, she went to find out for us. The chef, Darren, really hit it out of the park! Presentation was beautiful and the sauce on the side was a good idea because it was great on it's own with just a dip occasionally of the sauce! Can't say enough! read more

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We went here for my son's birthday. Everything was really good. The inside of the restaurant is pretty and they had good customer service.

The New Orleans theme was so enjoyable. Service was fast with a friendly staff. The bartender made a very good Manhattan. I like mine traditionally made and she nailed it. Food was very good. Even the "chef" in our family was impressed. Will be revisiting. Nice to have a restaurant that is not just a tourist trap. I recommend it for a great experience. read more

The food is exceptional! The chef will come out and talk to you- he was very gracious when we raved about our food. Portions are BIG and everything is fresh, unlike some of the bigger restaurants. read more

Very great experience in this newer restaurant and exactly what PCB needs. The food was prepared very closely to what you are served in New Orleans and the portions are huge! Pricing is very affordable and the service is off the charts good! Natalia was our server and she was being trained by Dylan and they were super attentive, made great recommendations and answered questions about the menu. We ordered the friend green tomatoes and the appetizer was meal sized. For entrees we ordered the grouper and the etouffee and had enough to bring home for another meal. The sauces are incredible and you need to try this place. It is fantastic! Plenty of parking too! read more

Big Easy - Grouper entree and Natalia. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING!!!!!! The food was phenomenal, the ambience is beautiful, and service was so attentive, thank you Lanie!!! This restaurant is an absolute gem!!! My husband had the Seared Grouper Rockefeller, and I had the Seared Redfish with Jumbo Shrimp (the Orleans Sauce is to die for), and both meals were an 11 on 10!!! Very generous portions!!! I totally recommend this place!!! read more

Big Easy - Restaurant area - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Great Atmosphere Great Service Great Food , Large Portions Good Prices I had Cajun Pasta it was excellent , shrimp , crawfish , and Andouille Sausage over angel hair pasta with a cajun cream sauce My Wife Seared Redfish and Jumbo shrimp over cheese grits ( not an official menu item but they agreed to do it) it was also excellent For Dessert I had White Chocolate Bread Pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream , good sized portion and very yummy She had the Beignets with 3 dipping sauces , it includes 6 beignets and chocolate, strawberry, and caramel dipping sauce and is plenty to share for 2 people The waitstaff was very friendly and management stopped by twice to check on our service. Overall a great experience and we will be adding it to places for special occasions and birthdays and anniversary read more

We found this place in passing and were pleasantly surprised. It's obvious that they take pride in their facility. It's clean and well maintained with a casual atmosphere. Service was excellent. We order deviled eggs, BBQ shrimp, grouper rockerfella and meatloaf. The food was good and the portions were large. I would recommend trying this restaurant. read more

It's started out great then took a not so great turn. The positive thing is the food is very good. The server we got was not the best or should I just say she was new. We had questions about the menu and she couldn't answer them. I'm very familiar with cooking so I know what most things are. However, some places are different so I ask for my wife due to her gluten intolerance. We did not want to chance her eating any gluten on night one and ruin our trip. Most Cajun sauces are roux based, but our waitress could not answer if the sauce had flour. She had to ask, which I'm semi ok with, but glad she did. One sauce she described was an "orange" sauce and in fact it was a mushroom sauce called "orleans sauce"....well as soon as I saw it I knew it was roux based. We sent it back, but she brought it back and said it was fine. In fact it was not. My wife was just gonna "eat around it." I said absolutely not I'm not paying 20 plus dollars for something we told a waitress about for you to "eat around." We inquired with the manger and he corrected everything and apologized. At the end of the day the food was delicious, but the service not great. That is the only reason they got a 3 star. The ambiance inside is straight from NOLA! Food 9/10 read more

Big Easy - Redfish and shrimp - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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