kind of a dive, but in a GOOD WAY!!! definitely a local hang out....and if they're there, then you know you have to try it out too cuz the locals know the best hidden jems. server was friendly and quick, ordered a couple of beers & a dozen oysters. the oysters were SOOOO fresh & delicious!!! classic style burgers & fries, simply done, hit the spot!!! great place that you may ignore, BUT SHOULDN'T read more

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This is definitely a local hangout, this place has a sports bar vibe I noticed there were lots of pitchers of beer being served up which is cool and checks all the boxes for a social setting, a 32 Oz domestic draft was only six bucks. We were seated without a wait and immediately greeted by our server Joy who was very friendly, attentive and really busy - we ordered the special "Triple Tail Chris Fish" it was just okay as was the gumbo I also ordered the cheese baked oysters which were very much over-cooked, and way too much cheese, they were like chewing bubble gum and after Joy noticed my displeasure she apologized for them being grossly overcooked but didn't offer a replacement, again she was swamped but shame on the kitchen for serving these. I couldn't wait until dinner was over and after a dining experience like this of course it took forever to get my check. This is not remotely what I expected after seeing the parking lot packed upon arriving - it's a festival atmosphere so bellying up to the bar for a few beers is probably the best option but I'd definitely pass on dinner here, maybe a few appetizers but never the oysters... read more

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We called ahead and were told 30-45 minutes to be seated. We had a party of 9. After we arrived, we waited 2 hours total to be seated. That kind of soured the experience... Once we were seated, the food and the service were good. read more

J Michael's - Interior decor vibes were cool - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Always good food for years! Waitress was the best! Shrimp j michael and friends had red beans and rice!

Standard seafood fare, frozen, deep fried. Not bad, but not on my must do again list.

Food was descent. Cole slaw not impressed. Hush puppies were good! Service was good but not great. So much dust on the gun decor, grossed me out. The place needs a good cleaning. Did not enjoy the waitlist experience. read more

J Michael's - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Always a great experience. Great food, service and staff. Nice menu options too. Mike has been around a long time, success.

Go! Sit at the bar! It's a super fun place so much to look at on the walls, ceilings, everywhere. We went twice on our trip and I had the tripletail sandwich both times because it was so wonderful. Lightly fried and so light and fresh. They know how to fry local fish here! We will be back again. Service at the bar was very fast. So yummy! read more

Shrimp basket - phenomenal. Huge shrimp and plenty of them. Fries were kinda thick - we prefer skinny fries. Mac and cheese to die for. Delicious. Fried platter done perfectly. Garlic shrimp was awesome. French oyster appetizer was ooh la la delicious. Service was excellent. Prompt and very attentive. Ambience- very co local place with plenty to experience. Loved it! read more

we love this place!! we have been coming to PCB for the past two years and have came to J Michael's each time. The food is always good, my husband really enjoyed the fried flounder. you can tell they serve fresh fish. the chicken and pasta is also phenomenal read more

Amazing ! A local favorite!!! Great salads , the chop steak with mushroom gravy is delicious!!! They have a huge variety and not pricey !!! Enjoy read more

Was seated pretty quickly. Service was good. The food was just OK. Bread was my favorite of the meal. read more

J Michael's - Shrimp Gumbo & Red Beans & Rice - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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This was our second time trying J Micheal's. The food is great here. It appears many locals eat here. I had scallops, others had shrimp. Both were fried perfectly in a light batter. My non seafood loving friend got their hamburger and really liked it. Their fries are lightly battered also and were great. All the staff were friendly and fast. Can't recommend trying this place more!! Try and count all the dollar bills placed everywhere while you're there. read more

Great happy hour spot with a dive bar vibe. Lots of local people is always a good sign in my book. One of the best fish and chips I've had in a while (not greasy) and we really liked the slaw that came with it. Beer prices were the best in the entire trip. read more

J Michael's - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Well, we stopped at J Michael's tonight for our first official vacation dinner. We went a little later than we typically do for dinner (6pm) and had to wait about 20 minutes on a table for 6. Our waitress was super nice and attentive. She quickly brought our drinks followed by our order of smoked tuna. This tuna dip was a little more moist than most I've had with a bit sweeter taste but, was delicious. The portion was enough to feed all 6 of us We ordered a variety from shrimp and pasta, fisherman's sandwich with fries, chicken sandwich and a kids cheeseburger. The shrimp and pasta had a really good flavor to it. The sauce was little more runny than I typically like but again it was very flavorful with perfectly cooked shrimp. The chicken sandwich was really juicy and the ranch dressing with it was a nice touch. The breading on the fish sandwiches was about perfect and the fish itself was flaky. Loved the seasoning in the fries. They didn't need any additional salt and were delicious. All in all if you're looking for what feels like a cool but fast paced vibe, this place is for you. It's a relaxed atmosphere, with good Ol' casual food. read more

The decor is fun and not too intense. The food amazingly good. Service was good. They were busy on a Wednesday evening so we got our food fast and the check took its time. Our server was quick and super helpful. I enjoyed myself and even got to see a nice sunset. read more

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The service was great and the food was great and the prices did not break the bank this was a very nice place to go eat.

When in PCB you must try this place anything you order you will not be disappointed. From their soups to appetizers to entrees it was so good we went back 3 times. My sister is disabled and the hosts were super attentive & welcoming. You must try the gumbo and seafood baskets. We had tried like 6-8 different items and not one was bad. Lots of seating and nice decor. This place is a MUST every time I go back to PCB! read more

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We dined here while on vacation in the area. It was recommended by someone local. This is a casual restaurant specializing in seafood, and soul food. My hubs had the fried shrimp, I had the fried scallops. Both were excellent. Service was great, food came out timely and hot. Our server was very good. I had a margarita which was great. Key Lime pie was out of this world! read more

J Michael's - Margarita - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Great lunch specials. I had the shrimp basket and couldn't finish it all. Shrimp was very good.

I give a one star because couldn't give a zero. Addison was our waitress. First they said 45 min wait which ended up being about an hour and no big deal. Then we ordered and another 1 plus hour still no food, drinks stayed empty for more than 10-15 minutes and waitress came by the table 3-4 times finally I called to her attention need of drink refills this occurred numerous times in hour 3 hour dinner meal. Then when food finally came out it was only one order crab legs and we ordered 2 and the waitress offered no apologies. She did not even offer us to place an additional order which we would not have done any way and she did not offer to get a manager or take care of this issue. Then the crab legs were so cold they seized to the shell couldn't even get the meat out and the butter was so cold too. She also tried to charge us twice for drinks!!! I have never experienced such a lack of service or care for me and my family as with encounter. So don't waste your time with this establishment. By the way we paid full price for this horrible experience. Well we are off to another place to have dinner. read more

If you have a catch this is the place to have it cooked 100% hands down plus the service and price are unmatched. My go to every trip

A little charm we found, we come on vacation with the family to Panama. The wait was not long. We sat quickly. The food was absolutely delicious. I had the chicken alfredo and added shrimp. Dessert was the no name by its homemade from scratch from the grandma. The recipe is not shared, but I must say it was yummy. The ambiance was cozy, warm, and homey. We will be back it was worth it. The price range was a tad high, but what isnt these days. read more

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Perfect as always. So happy I know this spot & not the lame, over-priced touristy ones. I eat here EVERY night whenever I drive down to PCB. read more

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(I wish I had taken pictures of the food but we were really hungry). We decided to try local spots that we've never tried before and this had a lot of reviews, should've read the recent reviews. We got a table for 3 and I decided to get sweet tea with fish and chip, my boyfriend ordered: 6 hush puppies, jalapeño cheese curds, and a Reuben with half and half tea, while my friend had ordered a burger with sprite. My fish and chips were decent, some seasoning to the fish, very peppery slaw, and old unseasoned fries. My boyfriend said that was the worst reuben he'd had so far but finished it because we're paying for it. And my friend said it's just a burger with no much flavor. Yes we understand they didn't order seafood but I did and it wasn't worth the hype. We also saw our waiter twice, once to take the order and the second we had to ask the front where to pay because we didn't see her at all after taking the order. When I had gotten home I couldn't keep the food down and threw up. I had to call my friend to apologize because we were both hungry to find out she had to pull over to also throw up. read more

We loved this place! Such a cool local spot! All the beach things ...surfboards on the ceiling etc.. but more importantly the food was amazing and the service is top notch! Are server was very attentive and so nice! We would definitely go back here! There were 4 of us and everyone raved about what they got. Delicious! read more

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Good food and drinks, but this is not a beach bar. Panama City institution for many hears.

J Michael's is a staple of Panama City Beach. The food is always good and staff is friendly. I'm convinced they have the coldest beer in town, it literally frosts over in their mugs. read more

We had a good experience and are glad we got in. This is a popular place! I'm from a beach town and this seems like a tourist destination. We waited about 1.5 hours for a table for 6....to be expected. We had cocktails as we waited and mingled with other guests on the outside porch. Once seated, we ordered and the food came more quickly than expected for a busy night. The little kids had wings and tenders - they enjoyed. The table shared oysters - they were good. They were not so good that they will be memorable. I'm a beach girl and love oysters! That said, I do recommend trying them. It's what we were told they're known for. We had two kinds baked with spinach and cheese and the sautéed oysters. I had the J Michael's shrimp - it was good but honestly, a little lack luster. It was a small portion with some rice. The flavors were good but I would not order again. Husband had gumbo - it was lacking for him. I'm a Cajun so we like a deep roux and layered flavor. This was light and thin. This fell short. Was it bad? No. It was fine, it just wasn't what we like in a gumbo. It was boring. Older son had the fish - he didn't remember what it was when I asked him to remind me. Again, forgettable. So the food was just "meh" but the fun vibe made it a nice experience and ambiance. Staff was super nice! read more

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The food was very good! Service was fast and the lady who served us was very sweet. Ambient environment and it was very easy and pleasant. Loved J Michael's! read more

This will known establishment is practically in our back yard and I always wanted to try it out, so last night we did. First of all, the ambiance was very beachy, with dozens of surfboards hanging from the ceiling. My husband, being a former Surfing Dude, was in awe. The waitress, I think her name was Ally, provided excellent service and gave us lots of details on foods she would recommend. If you are a fan of fried foods, then you will love it here. They had all of the usual baskets, Fish and shrimp, along with several oyster dishes. My husband had one of their most popular dishes, the "J Michael's Baked Oysters" which he said was absolutely delicious. He also got a cup of their gumbo, which he said was not impressive at all. I ordered onion rings, which had really great flavor, and some of their house Chili which was just so-so. Overall, it was ok and I might go here again and try out their lunch specials. However, I can't say that I loved it. read more

J Michaels is a typical beach bar with eclectic decor! The menu is a mixture / catfish, rice & beans, chili, salads, etc. not exceptional but decent! Dollar bills, surfboards, turtle shells, shotguns, etc decorate! Big bar area. Service was efficient and friendly! read more

As a local, I'm not sure what the big hype is? The wait isn't worth it. The decor is your local type and I can understand the attraction but the food wasn't really that good. We ordered the oysters, burger and grouper. Sure they were good tasting, but not better than other local places. Not the best oysters, doesn't beat Hunt's. The service was just ok, local young kids running around. I'm just not sure I understand the appeal? There are so many other places that you can dine. read more

I was hoping our last dinner in Panama City Beach would be spent enjoying fantastic seafood and a view of the beach - well, at least we got one of those things - the food was very good. Plenty of oyster dishes to choose from and some great options on shrimp - I got the shrimp over rice - a very light curry flavor - I think it could've used a little more heat and spiciness - definitely a local hangout - we arrived for dinner about 4:00pm and got seated immediately - at 5:00pm it was almost filled to capacity - the bar was pretty packed - you have a pretty wide selection of beer and spirits to choose from - definitely a great place to hang out and enjoy the company of friends - keep an eye out for their pet alligator on the porch! read more

J Michael's - Shrimp and curry sauce over rice - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Love the fried shrimp basket and a cold beer (or 2). Not fancy, but a fun atmosphere.

Shrimp Basket was awesome, large serving, service was great Tessa was excellent, this is the reason we go there every time we are in Pamana City Beach read more

Got the bone in catfish with collards and fries for 13.95. 2 catfish in the order. Great like always. Also ordered quart of meat sauce to go. I get it and break it into single servings and freeze it. It is the best. read more

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The food was pretty good but the service wasn't good. Our waitress was grumpy and wasn't attentive to our table at all. We requested refills on our water and didn't get it. We probably won't go back and we travel to PCB often. read more

Old stand by great daily specials. Always get the Greek salad, smoked pork chops, greens, and the flounder. These are always good. Nice dive bar atmosphere with wide variety of beer Worth a look if you are in Panama City Beach read more

Shrimp are lightly breast and fried just right. The waitresses are super friendly. The casual setting is great for conversation and enjoyment of your dining experience. read more

J Michael's - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida