The ambiance is always so nice here The service was absolutely fantastic even though they're always so busy and we got there 45 minutes before closing and had to wait 10 minutes table so nice so helpful my oldest son got sick and threw up everywhere in the bathroom the helped clean him up kept coming by to check on and everything our waiter was fantastic we were there on April 7 which was my birthday the were delicious even though we had to get it to go after got sick every time we go to Panama City make sure to go here at least on how long the trip is read more

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Don't quite understand the hype surrounding this restaurant. Food was fine, but tasted just like everywhere else, nothing special, definitely PCB pricey. Server was good, very friendly. Restaurant was just nothing special and not necessarily worth the wait (we did get on the waitlist, so that helped). read more

10/10! The service was excellent. The shrimp and grits were perfect! I highly recommend them. The atmosphere was fun. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was amazing!! Everything was just perfect! Mary was a great waiter. read more

If you're on the hunt for a beachfront spot with fresh seafood keep looking, you got this bro! Honestly the best part of our visit was the service our waiter was fantastic! If the food had been as good as him, this place would definitely be a must-try. But, unfortunately, it felt more like a tourist trap. The food tasted like it came straight out of the freezer and was just reheated. Even the condiments were prepackaged in plastic packets straight from the manufacturer! So if you find yourself here with the family, congratulations, you've been punk'd! But hey if you're 21 and on spring break looking to mingle maybe you'll enjoy the crowd. Just know what you're getting into and it ain't a solid meal. read more

We usually love Pineapple Willy's. We come at least once every trip, but this time may have our last. First:The Good The view was pretty and the service was good. My Pineapple Willy was delicious. Now: the bad! We always eat the garden salad topped with Mahi Mahi. This was the worst Mahi Mahi I've ever had. It tasted like it was canned. It was tough and tasted old and fishy. It was bad enough that we will probably not be back for a long while. read more

Pineapple Willy's - Awful Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Fried basket (3/5): Not a fan of the fried oyster and how wet they were. The fried fish was decent but nothing special. The fried clams were bad. There was hardly any clam meat. The shrimp was ok but could've been crispier. The hush puppies had a weird flavor that I couldn't identify. The corn was just boiled and flavorless. The fries were fine. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this) read more

Pineapple Willy's - Fried Basket (3/5) - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

I have been coming to Pineapple Willys for 15 years and it has never disappointed!! The food was amazing, the grilled chicken was juicy and the pineapple was perfect with it! The view is so beautiful and its always a good day when we get to go to Pineapple Willy's!!! I highly highly recommend!! read more

Pineapple Willy's - shrimp and grits - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Great service, stunning views, and we love the food! We stop by there when in town. Their drinks are also excellent as well. I had a strawberry pina colada so yummy. Mixing half strawberry daiquiri half pina colada. As busy as they were, two people, first available, we got in right away. read more

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Went to Pineapple Willy's for dinner. My wife had the shrimp and grits. The Gouda cheese in the grits was delicious. The grilled shrimp was well seasoned. I had the caesar Salad with grilled shrimp . The salad was very fresh and had great flavor. I had a coconut key lime beer that was smooth and crisp with great key lime flavor. Our server Andrew was great . The restaurant sits right on the beach and is quite beautiful. This is a great place with lots of craft beers. read more

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atmosphere was lacking, it all felt very "get them in, pay, get them out". Waiter was nice, we gave him a big tip cause he was sweet. Food was ok, nothing remarkable. read more

Pineapple Willy's - Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Good service great food Beautiful view we sat on the back and watched the sunset it was very beautiful read more

Phillip our server was absolutely amazing he went above and beyond for us, didn't even have to ask for refills he was already bringing them to us when he noticed our drinks were low, very happy at his job, and even suggested some of the new restaurants around for us to check out our family absolutely loved our service all the way around. Okay read more

Updated review! Still delicious!! We made a return visit to Pineapple Willie's with last year's signature glass in tow. PW's was having 25% off entire menu plus 5-6pm Power Hour with 50% off all food & drinks!! It was amazing! Such a great value for customers. There was a crowd to be sure but the staff at PW's was so prepared. They were efficient in getting everyone seated and getting drinks out to tables. The food soon rolled out and the quality was top notch! I had grouper with pineapple salsa which was perfectly cooked. What a deal! Hats off to front & back of house staff. Great job and thanks for giving your customers great deals!!! read more

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A must visit for the crowd, the ambiance overlooking the sea, the excellent service and very good food & beverage despite the 45 minute wait. They operate at top efficiency. Grouper is excellent- especially with the Crawfish Julie sauce. Shrimp pasta was good as well. Drinks are classy tropical. Also a decent beer list. Our server, Jordan, was knowledgeable as well as efficient. read more

No complaints from us! My dad recommended PWs so we stopped in for lunch. The space is massive and it was super windy outside so we went for the inside seating where we still got to enjoy the views but in peace. Our waitress was fabulous! We tried some of their signature drinks in their refillable cups that we got to take home which will remind us always of the great time we had. We even got to use them again at Wicked Wheel for an economical refill - what a treat!! For our meals: my fiance got the bucket of ribs. He was very pleased with his choice. I had the grilled chicken sandwich with fries and it was a fantastic choice! The best part was the speedy service. We hardly waited a second for our food. We were so impressed. They also offer a generous military discount which is excellent. We were very pleased with the experience. Many thanks to my dad for the recommendation! read more

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The food was pretty good. The service was great. But the view was amazing. We had a great time. I didn't get many pictures. I did take two. My sandwich was really good. I had the Mahi Mahi BLT. I only wish that the tarter sauce was made in house and not in a container. My wife had the Island Nachos said she loved. My kids ate off the kids menu, so no reviews there. Overall a great experience. read more

Pineapple Willy's - My beer and the cup my kids get with their drink. - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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We decided to stop for a quick snack and drinks. We were seated right away and our server Gabby was the bomb. Great to answer questions and make suggestions. We decided on the Island nachos and an orange lush drink in a to-go cup. The nachos were really unique and delicious with pineapple salsa, queso and pulled pork. The seating on the pier with the gorgeous beach and Gulf views truly made for the perfect atmosphere. This is a place that everyone has to go at least once. read more

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It seem like this place appeals to the tourist crowd but I like it! There are three separate places built into one located on the beach. A souvenir shop, bar and restaurant all tied in together! We came here as a group of 8 and got seated within 20 minutes even though the line was long. Before I set down, I had to get a large drink in a souvenir cup. It was good! Our food was good and nobody had any complaints. I especially enjoyed my blackened shrimp. The waiter did a fantastic job of managing our table considering his work load. Overall this place was great and I recommend trying it out if you're in town. read more

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I was there this evening around 8 waiited for a text inside the bar had a beer with my fionc. no text after 45 minutes found out my name was off the list. to make it right they said we were at the top of the list come 9 pm no text. i would love management to look at the video and text info Dennis p if you need the number let me know. I went to the wharf told them what happened they discounted my meal and treated me very very well. be careful the customer service is not what it once was. $$$& dollar signs in the eyes of management read more

3 years in a row 5 stars! We love Pineapple Willy's. We ordered drinks all week from the walk up bar and when we sat down for dinner we had a blast. Beautiful views from the pier, delicious food, and fantastic service! We ordered all our favorites: Gator bites, grilled Mahi Mahi, Mahi Mahi sandwich, shrimp basket, crawfish, mashed potatoes and drinks. We enjoyed the atmosphere on a great night! I can't recommend PW's enough if you're in PCB... it's a must visit! read more

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Excellent service once we got seated. Waited around 20 minutes even with a reservation, but it looked like many people didn't make reservations waited about longer. If you do go as it's a pretty famous tourist spot, make a reservation. The positives? Grilled grouper was fresh and tasty, good service. The reasons I cannot recommend? First, when I spend 38$ on an entree I expect real silverware, not plastic utensils. Plus, styrofoam cups for water or soda?? Also , the portion size was small for the price. Last, the POLICE PRESENCE!!! I've never been to a restaurant where police needed to be stationed in the outdoor bar area and outside on the street. Made me wonder why so many police are needed for what appears to be a tourist staple for the area. read more

Great well portioned grouper dinner, great service, great place! Great well portioned grouper dinner, great service, great place! read more

We had the mahi-mahi basket with fries and pineapple slaw and the Oyster poor boy with fries. Food was great, Kyle checked on us throughout the meal. read more

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From the moment we arrived at Pineapple Willy's, the atmosphere was electric--full of fun energy and the best laid-back beach vibes. The staff was incredibly friendly, and our server, Katie, was especially attentive and made sure we had everything we needed. And the food? Absolutely incredible. We sat out on the pier, overlooking the water, and watched the sunset while we ate. It truly doesn't get much better than that. Pineapple Willy's completely nails the beach dining experience. Even if you just stop by for a drink, it's 100% worth it. read more

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We were in town in vacation and everyone kept telling us we had to go to pineapple Willys. When we got there it was quite a wait for outside and no wait for inside so we were promptly seated inside. Our waiter was awesome and provided a few recommendations. The fried alligator was awesome ! Had a local beer that was good. Had the BLT which was just a basic BLT but still good. Outside they have a big gift shop with all things pineapple. Would Deff go back again. read more

Pineapple Willy's - Beer and Moonshine Shot - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Would not seat us inside because I had my service dog with me. Offer us a table outside even though it's 45 degrees. Came to visit in the winter when the town is dead yet they still made the ignorant decision to refuse us business. Needless to say, we will never be back. read more

What can we say - when ya want a tray of brown fried food - you go to Pineapple Willie's !!! our server was friendly and fast - food came out hot. read more

Pineapple Willy's - Fish fingers and fries - - flat but hot - malt vinegar made them tasty - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Definitely a tourist trap, way overhyped. The only real highlight is the location right on the beach with a great view. I ordered the rib bucket and the pork had a really unpleasant smell, but the nachos were good. Drinks are the only thing worth going for.Service was very good though. But definitely worth going to get that PCB experience read more

Pineapple Willy's - Island Nachos, Ribs - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Pineapple Willy's is just a place to come to for the chill beach vibes! I mean come on it's right on the sand, you are basically viewing the beautiful beach sipping good drinks! The food was very basic, which we didn't mind because we could tell upon arriving. We ordered black pepper mahi mahi Caesar salad and the Po' boy shrimp roll. We had to get a souvenir cup, so we got the medium size with frozen daiquiri (blue raspberry and pina colada). Refills are 10 bucks! On the way out, I stopped by their souvenir shop! So many cool shirts to choose from, I just had to get the iconic shirt with the pineapple Willy on it!! We will definitely be coming back soon! read more

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The view on the deck out to the water was breathtaking especially for it being covered. Like dinner n a view. Great for groups. Katie was such a good server after bird poop situation. These island nachos was like nothing I ever tried before it was like sweet but savory. The cups came in handy for beach shenanigans. read more

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The views are fantastic, the food is okay. Our waiter was very nice and attentive. Not sure if I'll be back though. Everyone in our party that chose to eat was very underwhelmed by the selection of food on the menu, but overall we enjoyed our time here. read more

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This was my first time in PCB and people kept saying this place was a must! We sat outside and I'm SO glad we did. Sam was our server and he was attentive and wonderful! It was a great way to end our visit. read more

Pineapple Willy's - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Humongous indoor mainly outdoor restaurant serving local seafood. Been around since 1929!! We live in Galveston so when I saw the famous Jack Daniel's baby back ribs on the menu, I could not resist a bucket of them. $26 with pineapple cole slaw - so refreshing - and baked beans., which were delicious! We ordered fried pickles, jambalaya, mahi mahi, a Caesar salad with fried shrimp and a fried shrimp dinner. For as busy as they were on a Thursday night in peak season (7/31/25) we seven were seated quickly and served quickly. Everything was delicious and the gift shop got some of our $ as well. Tourist-y yes but good. Highly recommend! Great views & great food! Gotta insist on getting the ribs. There is plenty to share and they are delectable- that's a lot for a Texas bbq lover to say! read more

Pineapple Willy's - Plaque outside - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

This was my 2nd time coming here I came like last year when I was in town, this time I didn't get a frozen drink and honestly.... I'm convinced that people just come here for the drinks because the food is very mid... our waitress was super sweet, service was good. The ladies up front however, were kinda rude, basically yelled at me to follow the girl to our seats like OKAY we going. I never sat inside before so I didn't know there was even a door over there I didn't know what she was doing. Don't have to be rude. I get it they were probably stressed out busy night but still. Anyways I probably won't be back. But if you're a drinker this might be your place ! read more

Pineapple Willy's is the epitome of a boardwalk tourist trap. Great view right on the beach, cute logo, and good service, but the food is not great. With the prices what they were, I was disappointed that most of the food either tasted frozen or was packaged. The grilled mahi on the sandwich was a decently-cooked piece of fish, but the fries were frozen and so was the fried shrimp. The salad dressings and sauces were all pre-packaged containers, so that's disappointing for a popular beach joint. I had a stomach ache after, so that's a bad connection in my mind. Overall, our great waitress couldn't save the average to below-average food. Willy stay or Willy go somewhere else next time? read more

Pineapple Willy's - Grilled Mahi sandwich with frozen fries - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

Can't really call this a real review because I only went to get a daiquiri. Service was pretty fast for how busy and packed it was in there. They had a good amount of flavors to choose from and the alcohol ratio was worth the price. Like I said, was in and out of there in maybe 5 minutes. Only suggestion would be to maybe have mango or peach flavors! read more

Pineapple Willy's - Frozen Daiquiris - strawberry and orange mixed. - Seafood Near Me - Panama City Beach, Florida

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Food is absolutely delicious. The service was great. Dallas was our waitress and she was on time every time for us. The place is a nice size for a good time. The music is good too. read more

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I stopped by here earlier today with my wife and kids for dinner. When we couldn't find a place to eat, I noticed a Pineapple Willy's billboard. Since we had driven by it the day before and had already researched that it was kid friendly, we headed on over. Parking was a pain for us. The main gates were open but the lot was full. I then tried some of their overflow lots, but those were closed as well. Eventually, after dropping off my wife and kids, I asked the parking attendant, and he directed me to one that was open. Pineapple Willy's is quite massive, with a huge bar area and then seating for dining on what felt like a pier above the beach. Beyond that, the outdoor seating area had rows of picnic tables, wooden floors, overhead fans, string lights, and beach views, creating a fun and casual vibe. For dinner, I went with the Cajun Style Jambalaya, while my wife chose the Caribbean Salad and added blackened mahi. Both of my kids went with PB&J sandwiches. The server also upsold me on adding Crawfish Julie for $5, noting that the jambalaya could be dry without it. My entrée was described as a traditional Cajun rice dish loaded with chicken, spicy sausage, and topped with five grilled shrimp and garlic toast. My wife's salad was described as crisp romaine lettuce topped with pineapple chunks, macadamia nuts, and red onions. From the time we ordered to when our food arrived was about seven minutes. It was incredibly fast and probably the quickest service I've ever had at a sit-down restaurant. My jambalaya tasted pretty good, with nice spices and plenty of chicken and sausage mixed into the rice. I also enjoyed the Crawfish Julie as recommended by our server. Not only did it taste good, but it added extra sauce and richness to the dish. My wife enjoyed her Caribbean Salad, especially the macadamia nuts, which added a nice crunch and contrast. The bottom line for me is that I would head back here again in the future. Both my wife and I enjoyed not only our drinks but our food as well. read more

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Great stop all around! The food, ambiance, service, price, and drinks were all amazing. Our server Phillip was super nice and helpful. The fried gater and fried cheese were both very good. The rib buckets were also so good. The ribs were not too sweet and the beens and coleslaw were great with it. They have great drink deals and refill options. This was one of the best stops we made. The gift shop is very nice as well and the view of the beach is wonderful. read more

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