This place was hustling! We had a party of 6 and only waited 30 minutes. Live music upstairs (he…read morehad a great voice) and quick, efficient & friendly service. The food came out quickly and to say it was good is an understatement. The seafood was fresh and I paired my blackened grouper with their oyster bay Sauvignon blanc. Highly recommend!

Panama City, FL , Sept. 2026 I would give less than one star…read moreif I could, but I needed to get this comment out there. Website has this at 4.6 stars.... Couldn't be further from the truth. First, the service was mediocre at best. Our server took our order, brought our drinks and took our food order. Two other runners brought our food.... One was a side order of hush puppies for my entrée. I ordered the hush puppies on the recommendation of my server and it was absolutely horrible. Nothing like she described and fried in very dark oil. Horrible! The runner who brought that out said, I'm sorry it was the last of the batch! This was at 2 o'clock in the afternoon. Have they already run out of hush puppies before they close at 9 pm? Their seafood gumbo, advertised as "made daily" was mostly bay scallops and okra. I ordered the grilled grouper sandwich. It came out with absolutely no condiments for a grouper sandwich, such as mayo or tartar sauce. Our server took some time to come over to check how things were so I waited to eat until I could flag her over to ask for some mayo. Believe me good things are not worth the wait! The grilled grouper was so salty. I couldn't even finish it. To add insult to injury, our server added the cost of the inedible hush puppies, which was the side order to my entrée, separately on our bill. She apologized and confirmed that was in error. Never Again and their high rating must be bogus.

Excellent food, great atmosphere, and the service is good! We have a couple servers we are partial…read moreto.

Service from Sarah was fantastic the food was superb thanks for the recommendation Sarah I highly…read morerecommend stopping here if you are in the area Todd

Absolutely phenomenal! Burritos bigger than your head and the carnitas are to die for! And it's…read moresuch a cool, chill, little local spot that takes you away from all the touristy stuff around town! The staff are super nice and helpful as well, will absolutely come here again!

Justin and Karen have hired a stellar crew and offer a great, peaceful environment in which to…read morerelax and socialize, at times. Don't change a thing.

Very nice little restaurant on the bay. Priced more reasonable than most in the area. Did not…read moredisappoint. Food was very well done. Service was friendly.

We loved this restaurant I ordered Wild Caught Salmon (…read morehardly any restaurants offer wild caught salmon). It was delicious. Enjoyed the quaintness of the restaurant. Had good cheaper priced wine bottles. Will definitely return come back

Business is closed permanstely and phone disconnected. It is a shame becsuse their blue crab was…read moregreat and reasonably priced.

I had the crab leg boil and it was huge. Came in a tin baking pan packed full of crab legs,…read moresausage, mushrooms, whole steamed onion and garlic cloves, red potatoes and corn on the cob. Your choice of seasoned butter. All for $26 bucks. This is now my place on The beach to eat crab legs. No decor but good food. Eat in or to go.

Rating: (4.5/5) We…read morehad just finished deep-sea fishing and were looking for somewhere to grab some food and a couple of cold beers. Capt. Max's Bar & Grill ended up being one of the best bars we've visited down here! The staff were amazing -- super attentive, friendly, and happy to answer all of our questions. You could tell they really cared about making sure everyone had a good experience. I was really craving wings, so I ordered the Buffalo Dry Rub Wings. These were some of the best wings I've had on the beach! They were cooked perfectly, had great flavor, and had that perfect crunch. I'd highly recommend giving them a try. And of course, the beer was nice and cold, which is exactly what we needed after being out on the water all morning! Overall, we had a great experience and will definitely be back the next time we're down here. Great food, cold beer, and an awesome staff -- what more could you ask for?

First time here. Very swift in ordering and receiving we got it to go…read more The boom boom shrimp tacos we got with no cheese and they were very good! Very spicy. Blackened sandwhich was not spicy but nonetheless very good. Wings were different from Georgia but good too! We will definitely come back.

The burgers and fries here are so good. Service is usually pretty decent. Can get busy on a…read moreweekend. They also have a full bar.

Everything was excellent love the fish bushel spout and green beans everything was fresh and…read moredelicious And meet some new friends I'll be back

Absolutely -- here's the updated version with that worked in naturally:…read more As a local, Copper Tap Grille is one of those tucked-away gems you almost don't want to tell everyone about! It's the absolute perfect place to escape the tourist crowds and enjoy a fantastic meal--but take it from a local: arrive early, because the locals know where the good places are, and this place fills up! The menu has an amazing variety of choices, and everything is incredibly fresh. They don't even have a walk-in freezer--that's how committed they are to fresh ingredients--and you can absolutely taste the difference. The food is consistently delicious, the service is fantastic, and the atmosphere is just as special. When the temperatures cool down, it's a wonderful place to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather, or head inside and take in the quintessential decor and cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Copper Tap Grille truly delivers on quality, freshness, service, and atmosphere. It's one of those local favorites that reminds you why the best places are often tucked just a little bit away from the crowds. Five stars all the way!

10/10 recommend. The food is perfect y and I think all made in house down to the dressings. Very…read morenice atmosphere and service. From appetizers to drinks and dessert flavors and presentations were spot on. Our server, Hope, was so sweet and attentive. Perfect St Andrew's gem. This will be in the regular rotation from here on out!!

Alil salty this time but usually very good food, we will be back!!!!…read moreI spoke to the manger she was very understanding and took it off the bill

Great experience with family, quick service food was great. We had a large table of 14 and all of…read moreour food came out hot and fresh. All of our family from out of town wanted something local

Schooners has a fun, beachy bar atmosphere with a beautiful view--you're paying for the beachfront…read moresetting as well as the food. The seating is outdoors, so dress for the weather! The air-conditioned bathrooms were a major bonus in my opinion. We ordered breaded grouper, fries, coleslaw, and salad. The coleslaw was okay, but everything else was great! Our server was awesome! After we ordered our drinks and food, we ran down to the beach for evening family pictures. Our food arrived while we were down there, and he covered it to help keep it hot until we returned. We really appreciated that thoughtful gesture! A great spot for a relaxed meal right on the beach.

Schooners traces back to the late 1960s as "The Beach Party." In 1985, Jim Cannon bought it from…read moreKinney Strickland and renamed it Schooners -- the story goes he was in Australia sipping a "schooner" of beer when he heard his favorite bar back home was for sale. It's billed as the "Last Local Beach Club," a nod to being the last of the old-school open-air beach hangouts left on the Gulf Coast. It's picked up a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence in 2016 and a Travelers' Choice award in 2025, and Men's Journal called it out in 2017 as the classic, much-imitated-but-never-duplicated beach town hangout. Had the fish, fresh and well prepared, and the mixed drinks were strong -- no watered-down beach bar pours here. The real draw, though, is sitting right on the sand with a good sunset in front of you -- few spots on the beach pair the setting with the food and drinks this well. A genuine local institution, and the sunset alone makes it worth a visit.