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The Back Porch Bay, Panama City Beach, FL

The Back Porch Bay

4.0
4
83 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
16220 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Lively
The Back Porch takes tremendous pride in serving Gulf Seafood to its guests. If it lives in the Gulf, you will most likely find it on our menu. Our seafood is delivered daily and it is handled with great care from the minute it arrives at our door to the time it arrives at your table. Our standards are high and it shows in the presentation and flavor of every seafood dish we serve.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–20:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Area
    Panama City Beach - Bay Point
  • Cross Street
    We are located on the intersection of Front Beach Road and Pier Park Drive.
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 83 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.0
4 based on recent ratings
  • 3.9Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 3.9Ambience
  • 3.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northwest Florida

    Child-friendly

  • Northwest Florida

    Hot spot

  • Northwest Florida

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Northwest Florida

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Neighbourhood gem

  • Panama City

    Lively

  • Panama City

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Back Porch Bay offers a vibrant dining experience with "great service" and "scrumptious food." Seafood lovers will enjoy the "delicious crab legs" and "twice baked potatoes." While some found prices high, the restaurant's inviting atmosphere and "beautiful sunset views" make it a "must-go" for visitors seeking fresh Gulf seafood.
83 Reviews
  1. Maegan

    Unspecified1 review

    3.0

    Dined on 25 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Service by Kristen was great, food was eh. Salads were mid, our appetizer of cheese sticks did not even have cheese in them, and the crab was just not great. Again, loved the service, just not worth the $150 bill.

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  2. anana

    Houston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 19 March 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    I ordered grilled mahi mahi with dilly rice and a green salad. The fish was thin, very dry and cool. It was as if it had been overcooked yesterday and left under a warming light. The rice was also cool and was over spiced. On the other hand, the side salad was good. I returned the fish and rice. I ate the salad and a couple of my husband’s yummy fried shrimp.

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  3. Lawrence

    Phoenix6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We shared the smoked tuna appetizer and the trio of fish. Both were excellent! Very tasty and ample for the both of us!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, our waiter was attentive and the food came quickly. All the food was excellent except the grilled shrimp, it was very below average. The twice baked potato made up for it though.

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  5. Thomas VIP

    Las Vegas16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Nice place but nothing special. Enjoyed the broiled platter with a little taste of everything. Shrimp kinda small, fish and scallops good, crab cake just so-so. Of the restaurants in Pier Park it is your best bet.

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  6. Lillie

    Tallahassee3 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 3 January 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    It was slow, not even half the restaurant was full. Server said they were only two working, the food was good, but it wasn’t hot 😠 it was lukewarm at best… I didn’t send the food back or complain, was very disappointed & don’t plan to return

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  7. Mark

    New York City7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Was a nice experience - bright cheery place with good service and food. Oysters were great!

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  8. James

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined on 10 October 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Couldn’t even make chicken fingers right. Our waitress couldn’t answer basic fish questions and didn’t care to find out answers. Cherry on top was I watched an employee use the bathroom and not wash his hands. He locked eyes with me and my son in his way out of the bathroom, paused, and walked out. He knew what he was doing. Skip this place on your trip.

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  9. Stacie

    Tampa1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 8 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Stuffed shrimp was fantastic! Lots of food but pricey.

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  10. Angela

    Western NC2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were seated quickly and had a most enjoyable experience!

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FAQs

The Back Porch Bay offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (850) 233-1750.

The Back Porch Bay is rated 4 stars by 83 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for The Back Porch Bay

16220 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413-2516

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    We are located on the intersection of Front Beach Road and Pier Park Drive.
  • Area
    Panama City Beach - Bay Point
  • Hours of Operation
    Daily 11:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Oyster Bar, Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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