Hognose Snapper

We started off with the smoked tuna dip for an appetizer, ordered various dinners, and one special. My husband didn’t enjoy the special (swordfish) as much as he thought he would. However, everyone else thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The crab legs were cooked perfectly and my mahi mahi was delicious. The food was also nicely presented.
The overall favorite, though, was definitely the smoked tuna dip. We loved it so much we went back to order it as our lunch 3 more times!!! We ordered double servings to go so we actually got to savor this outstanding dish for 4 days! It really is that fabulous!!!
I believe this place is owner operated and our server, whom I believe is married to the French-​trained chef/​cook, has an amazing memory. The atmosphere is low-​key, family friendly. This was such a delightful find and probably one of the best kept secrets of Panama City Beach! If you have a chance– treat yourself!

This place was surprisingly tasty. When we walked in I wasn’t expecting much. The décor leaves much to be desired. But I don’t get let down by Unilocal reviews often, and it was pouring outside, so we decided to give this place a go. The waitress was very nice, and the food was really well done. Not over cooked, well done. Just really done well. We had the tuna dip which came with a yummy chutney and some jalepenos and what looked to be homemade chips. Really good. Then we had a caesar salad, and it tasted like there were anchovies in the dressing. For me that’s a definite plus. Last we had the dinner special which was top sirloin with crab meat and portabella mushrooms all on garlicky mashed potatoes. Really good. And looked good too!

Delicious food and amazing service! The server definitely made us feel welcomed. Highly recommended!

On a tip from a local, we went for lunch on a lazy Monday. Sean, our host, server and bartender was warm welcoming. He was so good at all of it, I thought he owned the place, but he assured us he was just an enthusiastic employee.
I had a frozen strawberry margarita. It was made to order and what didn’t fit in the glass came in a cup on the side. It tasted better than machine made.
Had 2 lbs of Alaskan King Crab for just $ 26.99. It was fresh and delicious. The chef was culinary trained. Imperial Grouper, Smoked Tuna, even the cole slaw was great. We finished up with home made Key Lime Pie. Also a winner.
The outside can fool you. Looks like nothin’ special. But the Keys casual interior has some quirky good art and the food was fresh, reasonable and delicious.
Lastly, our three little boys were with us and Sean couldn’t have been more accommodating or nicer.

The meal was extraordinary! The French fries were very enjoyed by everyone at the table, while the lobster bisque was amazing! The saltiness was spot-​on, and the potatoes tasted very fresh. The menu has so many choices to choose from. The service was very efficient, and the waiters were really polite. The table arrangement was very unique and creative. I really enjoyed this outing.

We went in for a quick lunch. Since we’re on the coast we both went for the grilled grouper sandwich. The service was a perfect blend of attentive and friendly, I don’t like over the top service and our waitress was great.
I took the top part of the bun off and had it as an open sandwich. The grouper inside was excellent, grilled perfectly and not dried out at all. Exactly what I wanted to taste. Our waitress told me that the coleslaw was amazing. I wasn’t sure how you could get worked up about coleslaw … until it arrived! It was amazing.
We finished with a lovely piece of Key Lime Pie and left very happy.

Great! Food was fast & delicious — lobster spring rolls & crab stuff chicken were fabulous!

Great place to eat. Tuna dip is unreal! We had the Imperial Grouper which was delicious and the crab cakes were just as good. Good portions and a very nice wait staff. Will be back when we return to PCB

Even with the wait this place is amazing!!! 2 lbs of crab legs, a smoked tuna dip that was to die for. Fried green tomatoes and calamari. And a key lime pie to top it off. Everyone in our party is stuffed to the gills and very happy! Big two thumbs up!

The environment was great and the service was fantastic. The tuna dip is worth going back but i would not order anything else. Calamari was a fried clump with no flavor. Snapper was over fried so just tasted like burnt deep fryer. Wish the food was better and I would go back.

There menu is unlike any other in the beach. The chef makes everything fresh. Look our for the specials there are some great things they offer there that will blow your mind. The atmosphere is pleasant and your food will be delish. I recommend this to all the tourists looking for something non commercial. You won’t be disappointed!

We were looking forward to eating here based on friends recommendations. We were doing some painting projects so looked up their hours on Unilocal to make sure we didn’t miss them… according to Unilocal they are open until 9 PM on Sunday nights. We pulled into their parking lot at 8:38 PM. They. flipped off their lights as we started to park… very unprofessional. If you state your hours then you should be professional and honor those hours. Unfortunately I can’t comment on their food as we didn’t get ANY.: -(

This is our second night in a row here. Did not disappoint. The Smoked Tuna Dip was great.
I had the crab stuffed shrimp. It was outstanding. Still not as good as the salmon special I had last night but definitely delicious!

My family of 4 decided to try this restaurant after reading several online reviews. As we entered, two fellow diners were receiving their meals: a delicious looking steak covered with onion strings. My wife, my son, and myself immediately decided that’s what we wanted. My daughter ordered popcorn shrimp. The ribeye we ordered, cooked medium rare, was cooked well. It was gristly, even for a ribeye and the «mixed vegetables» served with it more closely resembled a spaghetti sauce. It was also served in a shallow bowl, making it difficult to cut. My daughter enjoyed her shrimp despite being served cocktail sauce instead of ketchup with it (:/​she is six… seriously?!). Drinks were OK although when served a refill on non-​sweetened tea I got no additional ice. In the grand scheme of things, not the worst meal ever but also not worth the $ 75 price after tip.

We visited here last week. The crab legs were perfectly cooked. When we pulled up there were not many people there. My only complaint is the fact the crab legs had to be served with cole slaw and fries. The fries were okay but the cole slaw lacked. We would definitely recommend this place for the crab legs as they were very tasty. Service and prices were fine.

This place was incredible. The Bronze Mahi Mahi was to-​die-​for. No literally, my Uncle Henry took one last bite and keeled right over. Had a heart attack right on the table. As the light of his life was flying out beyond the shores of Panama City Beach, he had a smile on his face and his last words were, «This is the best, fresh-​seafood restaurant in the whole city.» I then ate his shoe-​string onion rings and kissed his forehead.
This place was hands-​down scrumptious. #NoRagerts

I’ve been coming to PCB for 20+ years since my family has a condo down here, and while I know this restaurant isn’t that old, where have I been for the past few years! In the mood for something new, I turned to the trusty Unilocal to help me find a place.
We got to Hognose Snapper at about 7:30 on a Friday night. The place wasn’t packed, and there was no wait. WIN! My husband and I were greeted promptly and had drink orders taken immediately. Our server, Sabrina, was very helpful and friendly throughout our whole meal!
We started with the fried green tomatoes, which were delicious. I ordered the blackened mahi mahi sandwich with the sautéed squash, and my husband had the crab legs with fries. I have absolutely nothing but rave reviews. The bread for my sandwich was light and fresh, and I loved that it had spring mix on it instead of a slimy piece of iceberg lettuce. My husbands fries were amazing. They might be the best fries I’ve ever had.
We got a brownie to go, and it’s all homemade goodness. We will be coming back! The atmosphere and food are right up my alley!

Had dinner there last night. I would describe the place as «hit-​or-​miss.» The service started off slow. We got out own menus off a rack on the wall after sitting 10 minutes, drinks, appetizers came slow, but then the service became above average. Be sure to get the Caesar Salad, it is exceptionally good. The entrée we ordered was the seafood platter. Again «hit-​or-​miss». The grouper was fishy tasting but the shrimp and oysters were the best I’ve had in a long time. The crab cake was superb. Finally, a large table of 8 came in, had been drinking beforehand (I suspect) and were so loud it was impossible for the other guests to talk at the tables. Nothing was done to ask them to quieten. We left. I would have «hit» 3 stars, but I «missed» and gave them a 2. The experience was inconsistent.

My daughter and I was looking for a local restaurant with awesome sea food. We found it! We started with the lobster spring rolls and they were flaky and deliciousness. AMAZING … My daughter had the entrée of crab cakes with potatoes with a side of peel and eat shrimp … A perfect meal. I had the crab stuffed chicken that was moist and tender with a delightful seasoning. The homemade bread was fresh and warm. We absolutely loved this place … Will definitely return when we are PCB

What a great find! After spending an entire day on the beach, I’m usually not in the mood to wait an hour for a table at a huge restaurant with the blinking pagers and diabetes-​inducing portions. I would have passed this place right by if I didn’t know what I was looking for. The signage kind of reminds me of a roadside buffet, but the inside is warm, inviting and casual.
Dinner was delicious and totally hit the spot. I ordered a perfectly cooked piece of grouper topped with crab and accompanied with jasmine rice and veggies. The seafood platter was also excellent. (Note: I don’t eat a lot of fried food because I don’t like fried food. For me to say this about a dish like this is a huge). Service was perfect, atmosphere is ideal for locals and families and entrees run about $ 15 /​each. Can’t wait to come back on our next trip!