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Firefly

535 R. Jackson Blvd., Panama City Beach, FL 32407
850-249-3359
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Price range: $20 - $42
Cuisines: American, Seafood, Steakhouse
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Good for: Romance, Bar scene, Large groups, Doing business, Local cuisine, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Dinner, Reservations, Late Night, Dessert
Dining style: Casual Elegant
Cross street: Front Beach Rd.
Description: Casual Fine Dining at it"s Finest! Firefly specializes locally caught seafood, mouthwatering steaks seared on an 1800 degree broiler, fresh sushi and artisan pizzas. Winner of Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award, Urbanspoon.com's Top 250 High End Restaurant and Wine Spectator's Award of Excellence, quality of food and service is Firefly's mission. The atmosphere is more like New York City than Panama City. Firefly is the locals choice for a romantic night out, or a special occasion. Firefly has also played host to Country Music Stars, Heisman Trophy winners and the President of The United States. Chef Paul Stellato was one of eight Chefs selected to cook for the athletes and dignitaries in the USA House at the 2012 London Olympics. We want it to be much more than dinner, we want to treat you to a unique dining experience!
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Madison, Alabama
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50 reviews 50 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2013 NEW

We went here as part of a working dinner, about 70 of us. It did seem a little out of place in a strip mall, but when you get inside you realize it is a true fine dining location in PC. I can't say enough about how much I enjoyed the quality of the food. I simply did not expect... More

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Bay Point, California
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48 reviews 48 reviews
24 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Firefly is arguably one of the better "fine dining" restaurants in PCB, but the choices around here are fairly limited. The place is located in a strip mall and has a strange layout and decor, with a "library" area where you can wait on your table. And wait we did, for an additional 15 minutes, even with a reservation The... More

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See 2 more reviews by Steve K for Panama City Beach
Joplin, Missouri, United States
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

We got to last year and the place is the best! Best food and dessert. Service was friendly, even though it was busy the night we went the waiter still took good care of us. If you can afford to spend a little more on a nice dinner it's worth it!! We are going back this Summer.

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Panama City Beach, Florida
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11 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

If you have an appetite and can afford to splurge, then Firefly is a must. Love the She crab soup. A bit too noisey for my taste but it had nicebatmosphere.

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See 3 more reviews by M C for Panama City Beach
Mississippi Gulf Coast
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9 reviews 9 reviews
8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013

The she crab soup is worth a trip from anywhere. Their stuffed fillet mignon was superb. This is definitely the best place in Panama City Beach to eat.

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Burleson, Texas
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Hubby and I tried Firefly on our vacation to PCB. Actually tried it because if the reviews on Trip Advisor 😉. The atmosphere was quiet and private. Service was stellar and food was excellent. I had the bacon wrapped shrimp with cheese grits, delicious! Hubby had shrimp Newberry and loved it! A little tip, if you are like us and... More

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See 5 more reviews by Wendi B for Panama City Beach
Piedmont, South Carolina
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Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

Four of us ventured into Firefly on May 13th for an evening out while in Panama City Beach. The wait staff was ultra knowledgable, and made several suggestions. One of our party has extreme food allergies and the staff at Firefly made a wonderful effort to accomodate his needs. The food was brought out in a timely manner and just... More

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newnan
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2013

WE went there May 12 for Mothers day. We had reservations and they tried to stick us in that back room, which is a closed in box. They moved us into the main dining room and it was beautiful. I had the Grouper and he had the prime Rib. Both were delicious and the service was exceptional. I was never... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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35 reviews 35 reviews
20 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

This place is definitely a wonderful place for a date night. It's great for a special occasion. It's not inexpensive, and the check might give you sticker shock, so be prepared. With that, let me say that this is the best place for a special meal on Panama City Beach, Florida. We started with the crab cakes. They do these... More

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Sarasota, Florida
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21 reviews 21 reviews
18 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 14, 2013

I had the steak w/spinach and cheeses and my fiancee had chicken and waffles. Appetizer was brie in a croissant. Bonus: the portions were larger than we anticipated so we had the chicken and waffles leftovers for breakfast! Reasonably priced wines by the glass. Great service and nice ambiance.

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