Capt. Anderson's Restaurant, Panama City Beach

Capt. Anderson's restaurant is one of those rare "family" restaurants that not only survives, but strengthens and improves through the years. The landmark waterfront restaurant is celebrating its 46th anniversary in 2013, and every year has witnessed remarkable growth without loss of quality. The restaurant has grown to 725 seats and, six nights a week, serves over 250,000 guests during its 8 month season. Founders, Jimmy and Johnny Patronis set high standards of hard work and consistency for the younger Patronis generations, and they still pull their shifts at the busy restaurant, stopping by to welcome old friends and loyal customers... occasionally bussing a table or taking a special order. Their passion for the business is undoubtedly the root of Capt. Anderson's success.Named among America's Top 50 restaurants, recipient of the "Best Seafood Restaurant" award from Southern Living and Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence," Capt. Anderson's won Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award for 15 years before being inducted into the Restaurant Hall of Fame in 2005. The Hall of Fame is the highest honor Florida Trend can bestow upon a Florida restaurant.Year 'round, the Patronis family works with fishermen, oystermen and others who make their living harvesting the Gulf and Bay waters, to preserve the natural oyster beds of Apalachicola Bay... to build artificial reefs... and protect the fragile coastal ecology. Preserving and replenishing the rich natural bounty of the Gulf Coast is part of the Capt. Anderson’s legacy, one of the most important reasons this landmark restaurant is known for serving more fresh local seafood than any other restaurant in Florida.

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957pat60

Robertsdale, Alabama

3011

Reviewed yesterday

Best seafood!

This restaurant is consistently excellent for the choices my family makes. the Grouper Imperial and all of the fish is excellent with perfect seasoning and moisture. Any dish with the seafood stuffing is great - It is the best we have eaten. Also, the Waterfront...More

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1212Sylvia

Orlando, Florida

Not as good as I remember

I've been going to Capt. Anderson's for many years. Although it has been a while since I have been there, I think the quality of the food has declined since last there. I had deviled crabs and fried shrimp combo, along with Greek salad. The...More

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TigerPC

Panama City Beach, Florida

8015

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Not what it use to be

The seafood was average. The fish was overcooked and had a burn taste. This has happened to many times in n the last couple of years. I been eating at Captain Anderson’s since the 70’s so I know what great seafood is. Allot their reputation...More

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Andrew W

Bethlehem

111

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Awesome food and service

As usual Captain Anderson’s was one of the most delicious places to eat in Panama City. The wait was not terrible, and the service was excellent.

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mw81718

American Fork, Utah, United S

Dinner

Best seafood dinner we ever experienced. Atmosphere great, food out of the world . Best dinner rolls. Service outstanding. Overall one of the best restaurants I have ever been too. Wish they were in Utah

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WDW853

The Netherlands

4615

Surf & Turf

The wait was long to be seated on a Friday evening and I understand why. The Surf & Turf with grouper was excellent and the salads were nice. The service was great and it was a fun atmosphere.

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Hankpo

Colorado Springs, Colorado

213

Best Seafood!

Long waits from 5:30-6:30 but the food is the best quality and tastes great, lots of choices too. Right along the lagoon so come early and watch the shops unload their catch. I have going here over 30 years and am never disappointed with the...More

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bradsd

Paducah, Kentucky

3321

Awesome steak

I had the surf and turf with fried grouper and steak. Oddly the steak was the best steak I have ever had even though it is a seafood place. Very nice atmosphere as well. Enjoyed our dinner.

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Elizabeth C

Lobster Thermador

I saw that they had lobster thermador and had to give it a try. It was ok. It had lots of mushrooms but only about four small bites of lobster. This was disappointing and pretty much a waste of money.

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elle2010_11

Lake Charles, Louisiana

469

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Just ok

With all the hype about captain Anderson’s I expected more. I got the stuffed shrimp and they were not hot, barely warm , and I doubt if there was crab in the stuffing. My husband got the crabmeat/shrimp au gratin, he was disappointed . Way...More

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