Nice place just wasn't as good as would have like. Fish was a bit dry when it came out.

- edward conrad

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5/5) Pineapple Willy's was one of the highlights of our trip to Panama City Beach and absolutely lived up to its reputation. The location is incredible, sitting right on the beach with amazing views of the Gulf. Whether you're stopping in for lunch, dinner, or drinks while watching the sunset, it's hard to find a better atmosphere anywhere on the beach. The food was outstanding. Everything our group ordered was fresh, flavorful, and served in generous portions. From the seafood to the burgers and appetizers, everyone found something they loved. The famous BBQ ribs definitely deserve the hype—they were tender, full of flavor, and fell right off the bone. The drinks were also excellent and made for the perfect complement to a relaxing meal by the water. Even though the restaurant was very busy, our server was fantastic. They were friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food came out surprisingly quickly considering how packed the restaurant was, and the entire staff seemed to work together to keep things running smoothly. The only part of our visit that wasn't great was our interaction with the young woman at the check-in stand. She came across as unhappy and unfriendly, and unfortunately wasn't very welcoming when we arrived. First impressions matter, and that was the one part of the experience that didn't match the outstanding service we received from everyone else. Thankfully, once we were seated, the rest of the staff completely turned things around and made us feel appreciated. Overall, Pineapple Willy's delivered exactly what you're looking for in a beachfront restaurant—delicious food, excellent service, beautiful views, and a fun, laid-back Florida atmosphere. It's easy to see why it's such a popular destination for both locals and visitors. We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and will definitely make it one of our first stops the next time we're in Panama City Beach. Highly recommended!

- Nick Robinson

Excellent food excellent service great outdoor seating for dinner on the beach

- Michael Schutt (crosscripter)

Service has always been great. Food is always great. Parking is terrible. Been a few times we tried to eat here but no parking was available 2026- they have outpriced themselves. It's worth it if you are staying locally on the beach like at the Shores of Panama and you can just walk over and get food and get drink drinks, you can't beat that convenience in Panama City Beach. But otherwise, to drive in and eat there isn't really worth it anymore unfortunately. Too crowded and their food is $5-$10 higher than anything else in the area. Just down the road you can get fresh huge bowls of jambalaya for $19 instead of $27 here. Pwillys has good fried food, nothing fancy. And it's worth it for the convenience but wouldn't recommend driving in and parking just to eat here

- Tyler James

We always love coming here!

- Charmayne Sanders

The food could be better and the prices were kind of high

- Stacy Waterman

Very busy

- Sharetha Hillman

THIS PLACE STAYS VERY BUSY AND CROWDED. Its a typical tourist trap. That's not always a bad thing but you need to know what youre getting into. The gift shop is a great place tl go see while you are waiting for your table. The food is pretty good. Our waitress was awesome. The had a HUGE party, 24, and our waitress was a pro. Overall we had a great experience.

- Luis Figureoa

We went here for vacation & it was so good! We sat on the pier & had great food and service. Me and my husband got the Mahi Mahi & Grouper and shared them. The pineapple salsa was amazing, you have to try it! Will definitely be back next vacation!

- Mikayla Young

First time coming to PBC and Pineapple Willie’s. Best food and drinks we had all week! Service is great and fast. We went back all week to Pineapple Willie’s, and everytime was amazing!!

- Kylie

Pineapple Willy's is a great place, fun atmosphere. A local favorite. Shout out to John our server. He was great. Pineapple Willy's is another must eat there when in PCB!

- Leonard Culberson

Fun atmosphere! Extra long wait times, I love the idea of the appetizer and drinks area. This was so beneficial for us! The food was good and the drinks were too!

- Lindsay Lord

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