If you're looking for authentic Cajun and Creole food, this place absolutely delivers! The food was incredible from start to finish, but what really made the experience stand out was our waitress. Rhiannon (I hope I spelled it right) had a huge personality, was genuinely friendly, and made us feel welcome the entire time. Great service like that is hard to find. I'm a big fan of Creole food, and the Shrimp Pontchartrain was outstanding--packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. And don't even think about leaving without trying the bread pudding. It was one of the best I've ever had! Between the phenomenal service, amazing food, and welcoming atmosphere, this is a place I'll definitely be coming back to. Highly recommended! read more

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

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I was wanting Cajun for dinner and suggested the place that everyone goes to and my wife isn't a fan. I found Big Easy here on Yelp and wanted to try it. When you walk in you feel like you're in the French Quarter. Subdued lighting just takes me to NOLA Everything we had was excellent and sorry I forgot pictures. We had the flight of deviled eggs and the boom boom shrimp for an appetizers. The deviled eggs were an excellent choice and for the boom boom shrimp they were cooked perfectly. Not at all rubbery. For entrees my wife had the Shrimp Ponchartrain and it was excellent. It is very rich in a heavy cream sauce. The shrimp were large and the andouille sausage gave it a nice smoky taste. I had the crawfish étouffée and it was very good. I'm used to it being made with a darker roux making it smokier but it was still very good. Our waitress was extremely attentive even as the place gets busy. If you're in PCB forget Dat other place and come here. read more

Very good authentic New Orleans food EVery dish is great The mixed drinks are on point It's pricey but what's not pricey now days They was short handed but the staff they did have was great read more

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Fantastic spot for NewOrleans fare- in fact, it was better than any food we ordered on our last trip to the Big Easy. The redfish with vegetables was incredibly seasoned and sauced; its bed of whipped potatoes was the perfect complement to the dish, making it a delightfully filling, yet light lunch meal. The Pontchartrain shrimp and Chicken Fried chicken was equally lovely, leaving our family of 5 heavy eaters stuffed and satisfied. Also had the fried green tomatoes, which were well-seasoned and bountifully portioned; the crawfish finishes put them over the top. The meal experience was completed by the witty quips and attentive service of our wonderful server, Rhiannan. We couldn't have asked for better food and service for our last vacation meal! read more

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This Panama City Beach spot is such an unassuming place. You would miss it if you weren't actively seeking it out. Immediately delighted once entering. It has a dark, speakeasy like vibe. You can even dress up without feeling like you're on display. We had such a great meal! The chicken fried chicken was absolutely incredible. It was huge, perfectly cooked, and smothered in a rich, flavorful gravy that made every bite pure comfort food. If you're craving something indulgent, this is the dish to order. I also have to mention the meatloaf because it completely surprised us. Seriously, who even orders meatloaf at a restaurant? We did, and it ended up being one of the best things on the table. It was tender, packed with flavor, and tasted like an elevated homemade recipe. The Boom Boom Shrimp was another standout. The shrimp were large, fresh, and cooked perfectly with just the right amount of crispy coating and sauce. The portions were easily five star. Come VERY hungry because you'll probably be taking food home otherwise. read more

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Great food, we had brunch. Also, the service was great and the prices are reasonable.

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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Amazing food, great service, good value too! Highly recommend eating here, especially if you're staying within walking distance. Absolutely delicious! Try to save room for the bread pudding dessert. My husband and I shared one. read more

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

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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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Neat little spot that definitely brings the New Orleans vibe. Food and service were both really good. read more

Big Easy - Flounder - pan fried and served over Gouda grits. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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We live across the street and this is our go-to to take our guests for a 5 star meal. Everything is fresh, amazing flavors, served hot and yummy. Intimate setting-never a wait- we love it! read more

Shrimp pontchatrain!! Out of this world! Everyone needs to try this place. Atmosphere is beautiful, quiet and nostalgic. Love it!

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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Best food in PCB! We were searching for a mom and pop and stumbled across this place. Food was amazing! I would give it 10 stars if I could. You can tell each dish was made with heart. The New Orleans shrimp rocked the party. My favorite was the Shrimp Pontchartrain. My husband had the Redfish and it was good as well. Everything was flawless! We will be back!! read more

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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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Great food, amazing ambiance, and amazing drinks. On vacation from New England and it felt like authentic Cajun cuisine.

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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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

We have been here three times and thoroughly enjoyed our meals. Our party has eaten the shrimp ponchartrain, chicken fried chicken , chicken jambalaya, and Cajan Meatloaf and all were delicious! Great ambiance and friendly staff. Our server, Rhianna was fabulous and charming. Definitely a hidden treasure. read more

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 here is amazing!! Every time I'm in town this is my place of choice for Cajun cuisine. I had the grouper and the fried green tomatoes are the best I've had. The service and the ambience is great as well. Staff are pleasant, welcoming, and attentive without being over-bearing. I'll definitely be back. Thank you! read more

Excellent and spot-on atmosphere! Sitting inside, you can easily feel that Bourbon Street (or a less stinky street) is right through the door. Staff were A+ in finding the right entree. My husband had the Shrimp Pontchartrain, which was divine. Red beans and rice side item-delicious. I had chicken friend chicken and it was delectable as well. read more

Big Easy - Chicken fried chicken with Cajun mashed potatoes - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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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

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

We were so pleasantly surprised by this super adorable place with a speakeasy vibe and standout food. We had the Creole Cesar salad, red fish and grouper. Large portions of fresh very well prepared fish. We will be back! read more

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

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

The boom boom shrimp and the boudin balls for starters were amazing. The key lime mojito was so smooth. We got redfish and flounder for dinner and they were amazing, the cheese grits were the best I've ever had. Atmosphere and staff was awesome as well! 10/10 will come back next time we vacation here. read more

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

One of the best meals I've eaten out. Delicious and the atmosphere is amazing. We will definitely be eating here again.

Went here for dinner with a group of friends, and sat at the bar! The food was amazing, great service , and the drinks were so good! We will definitely be back! Definitely recommend! read more

Food was delicious. Staff was attentive. We enjoyed the deviled eggs, Cajun mashed potatoes, fish and seafood pasta.

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.

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

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

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