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Gene's Oyster Bar in Panama City

Gene's Oyster Bar in Panama City

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Gene's Oyster Bar is a local favorite in Panama City, FL, offering the freshest seafood in town! As a Restaurant, we serve up delicious dishes in a casual, welcoming atmosphere. Our Seafood Market allows you to take a piece of the ocean home with you, featuring a vast selection of fresh catches. Need a quick bite? Our Takeout Restaurant option has got you covered! From oysters to shrimp and everything in between, our menu is designed to satisfy any seafood craving. Visit us today at 302 Sherman Ave, Panama City, FL 32401 and taste the difference for yourself!

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MJ -Google user

5 months ago

Very local diner style feel. Exactly what we were looking for. Good prices and great staff. Ordered the steamed shrimp, clam chowder, collar bone and fried shrimp basket. The shrimp was great! I've never had fried shrimp I liked, usually it's overly breaded this was...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Brad White -Google user

3 months ago

Great oyster bar, excellent food. Frog legs, crab fingers, and tuna dip were amazing.

Lunch$20–30Atmosphere: 5Walk-ins onlySuitable for all group sizes

Tim Sills -Google user

a month ago

Drove 600 mi from Missouri just for the oysters! Shrimp and fish is a bonus!! ✔️💯

Atmosphere: 5

Ashley Izquierdo -Google user

a year ago

We just evacuated to PCB from Tampa, after a restless few days, I feel like I just left heaven. Everyone was so kind, and the oysters are FRESH! They shuck them right in front of you, and their homemade cocktail sauce was perfection. I hope...Read More

Dine in$50–100Atmosphere: 5Dozen Raw OystersPlenty of parking

tiffany mcclure -Google user

a year ago

The best oysters I've ever had in all of my visits to Panama city! This definitely needs to be on your bucket list to try out

Glenn Travis -Google user

4 years ago

We visited Gene's a while back, around 11/2019, when my son took a class in Panama City. Without a doubt the best oyster bar I have ever been to. The people were very helpful and friendly. Along with oysters, I had Grouper Throat, that was...Read More

Crowbird -Google user

a year ago

You can’t get more classic than this in PC! Florida has some great oysters bars and this is one of the best! Cash only, but they have an ATM in-house.

Jeremy Stephens -Google user

a year ago

As always, Gene's comes through again. The owner has changed and they now serve alcohol which kind of disappoints me but it has no effect on the food or service. You still get the same fresh seafood and the mullet steals the show. The …

Chris and Heather Mees -Google user

5 months ago

This is the best Oyster Bar in Panama City or Panama City Beach area! 100% worth the drive into the city from the beach! They have it all! Raw, the best quality and price! Baked, fried, sandwiches, sides! I reccomend the homemade clam chowder and any...Read More

Lunch$30–50Atmosphere: 5Dozen Raw Oysters, Loaded Baked OystersQuiet, easy to talkWould not recommendIf you are gluten free or carnivore, there are lots of raw and baked/broiled items!Plenty of parkingFree parking lotA lovely married couple in their 70s or 80s came in to dine while we were there and the wife was in a wheelchair and easily accessed the dining bar. There is also tons of outside seating.

Brian Kim -Google user

4 months ago

Great place to go if you are looking for fresh oysters. Had the loaded baked oysters , shrimp and grits and the raw oysters, and they were all so good. I only wish I had known that it was cash only before I went there because...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

L Lee -Google user

6 months ago

Best oysters I’ve had and I’ve been searching across the country for some good oysters. These Alabama (left) and Texas (right) oysters were properly briny and had a fresh and full texture.

Atmosphere: 5Outdoor patio / terrace, Counter seating

Monice H. -Google user

a year ago

The raw oysters were delicious! And the fried shrimp, cheese grits and slaw were also delicious! One of the best meals I’ve had in PCB! And our service was the BEST. He deserves a raise! I have never had a server so dedicated and caring....Read More

Vanessa Grimes -Google user

Edited a year ago

I love coming in town for the oysters cause everything about it is just better. The atmosphere is very chill since people just want to come in for lunch and relax. The staff is entertaining and nice. We had a good conversation about where...Read More

Megan Snow -Google user

a year ago

Best oysters we’ve had our entire trip. Shucked right in front of you. Jonathan was friendly and very helpful and kept the oysters coming. Soup, hush puppies and everything we ordered was delicious!

Rickey megee,sr -Google user

3 months ago

Beware! If your looking for a touristy place with a long wait and crisp linen napkins, this ain't it! But if you're looking for a tiny blue collar oyster bar with the best fresh shucked oysters, great fried fish and a cold beverage this...Read More

$30–50Atmosphere: 5

Jennifer Choate -Google user

a month ago

Food was amazing and fresh! The loaded oysters were so good. The staff was extremely nice and welcoming. I would definitely recommend stopping by!

Dinner$10–20Atmosphere: 5Walk-ins onlyNo wait

Cheryl Bergeron -Google user

2 weeks ago

Being from Louisiana Seafood is the most important to cajuns, But this place is up there,The food was So Good,the people was Awesome ,the People Too its just like back home,So for any Cajun would love to eat like back home , THIS...Read More

Atmosphere: 5

Gerald Putman -Google user

4 months ago

Every city should have an oyster bar like Gene’s. Maybe 20 bar seats and amazing baked oysters. My brother wanted to take me there while visiting PCB. Some of the best baked oyster I’ve ever had. Simple butter Parmesan topping and cooked …

Heather Lambert -Google user

a week ago

LOVED eating at Genes! Great service and food. Highly recommend trying at least once. Definitely will be back.

Casey Brennan -Google user

a month ago

So let me tell you - as parents of four children who loved to eat great food just as much as we do lol it’s not often that we can sneak away to have a moment or a meal by ourselves. 😂. But last Saturday...Read More

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