re: Places to eat in Panama City Beach?

In my experience, the new, flashy high-end places have long wait times, poor service, and mediocre food.

We find ourselves visiting Schooner's about three time each week we have been there. The food is consistent, great live entertainment, and you can't beat the location directly on the beach.

A must visit for me is the Hofbräu Beer Garden. It is in an open air mall(Pier Park maybe?) type of place. Enjoy a few steins of the brew, and savor some Bavarian cooking. They usually have nighttime entertainment as well. That beer will sneak up on you. Be careful.

Pineapple Willie's is good too. Stay away from the buffet restaurants.