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Schooners

Address: 5121 Gulf Dr., Panama City Beach, FL, 32408 | Map It
Phone: 850/235-3555
www.schooners.com

Price range: $$
Cuisine: Seafood
Location: Panama City Beach

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Fodor's Review:

Thanks to a clientele that's 90% local, this beachfront spot—which is really tucked away down a small avenue—bills itself as the "last local beach club," and more boldly, "the best place on Earth." It's actually a perfect place for a casual family lunch or early dinner: kids can have burgers and play on the beach while Mom and Dad enjoy grown-up drinks and more substantial fare such as homemade gumbo, steak, or simply prepared seafood like crab-stuffed shrimp, gulf-fresh grouper, and grilled tuna steaks. One sign of Schooner's casual atmosphere is the ceremonial firing of the cannon when the sun disappears into the gulf, a crowd favorite that fires up an all-around good vibe. Late-night folks pile in for live music and dancing.