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Spinnaker's Paradise Grill
Categories: Nightlife Restaurants Nightlife, Restaurants [Edit]
8795 Thomas DrPanama City, FL 32408
(850) 234-7882
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch
- Music:
- DJ, Live
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
22 reviews for Spinnaker's Paradise Grill
Review Highlights
"Hit the spot after a long morning on the beach."
(in 15 reviews)
"The blackened mahi sandwich was cooked perfectly and tasted..."
(in 5 reviews)
"...portion inside and a great venue outside for live music."
(in 2 reviews)
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22 reviews in English
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Review from Louis R.
10/20/2011
I was young, stupid, shirtless, broke, on academic probation and on spring break.
My fraternity brothers and I ate and drank here during the daylight hours. It was a chill spot....and thus it was a warm up to the night time debauchery at Club La Vela.
Its a true beach bar. -
Review from Rebecca S.
Washington, DC
7/15/2011
** This review is for the outside bar area only **
My boyfriend's band plays here, so I came three nights in a row to see them. All in all, not bad at all. Lots of parking, and right next to Club La Vela, so if clubbing is your thing, this isn't a bad place to hit up for a meal beforehand. And they do live music just about every night, which is always a good thing in my book.
Food: Pretty darn good. I had hawaiian chicken sliders the first night (teriyaki chicken with provolone and pineapple), and I really liked them. The 2nd night I had a chicken quesadilla (special that night) that was HUGE - I had to split it with someone. It was also really good. The third night I had the fried oyster basket - nice, plump oysters, fried to perfection on the outside yet still just the way a fried oyster should be on the inside. And their fries are really really good.
Drinks: A lot of the standard beers (Bud, Bud Light, Miller Light) are in cans, but the menu doesn't say so. OK by me, but I know that bothers some people. Liquor is what you'd expect, and surprisingly not that expensive. Beachy frozen drinks are available in neat 24oz reusable mugs for $10 (with $8 refills) - definitely the way to go if pina coladas or daquiris are your thing, because they cost $9 for a regular one (18oz, I believe).
Service: I had good service at the bar - I enjoyed the bartenders, and thought they handled the crowds well. Sometimes, especially earlier in the evening, they could get distracted by regulars and it might take a little longer to get served, but for the most part, that wasn't a big deal.
The outside area is really neat - it reminds me of a giant treehouse, and from the top, there are some awesome views of the beach. One downside - when its super hot outside, the air can get kind of stagnant out there, but they have fans around to help mitigate. It also backs right up onto the beach, so you can be on the beach, take a break to come up and eat, and then head back out - there's even a shower on the stairs to wash off sandy feet.
Overall, chill vibe, lots of space, music, and good food. -
Review from Matt W.
Panama City, FL
7/25/2011
Great choice for locals and tourists alike.
I visited Spinnaker's Paradise Grill during the lunch rush, and while the restaurant was busy my party was seated right away and got an excellent table with a marvelous view of beautiful day at Panama City Beach filled with life and movement.
The outdoor seating alongside the beach is a must if weather permits, and is a major positive feature of Spinnaker's. I ordered a cheese burger which was absolutely delicious, one of the best I've had at this type of place on Panama City Beach. The fries were also good and the soft drinks were quite large. The Mrs. had a shrimp salad, which she seemed to enjoy.
We did take issue, however, with the price and amount of the shrimp on the salad. It was $4 for shrimp in the salad, and for this $4 there were a measly FOUR small grilled shrimp, so do beware of that.
The server was friendly and attentive even though she had multiple tables to help. The prices were reasonable and on par with similar restaurants on Panama City Beach.
If you are visiting Panama City Beach for a short time, Spinnaker's would be a great choice for a lunch on the beach (you can even walk up to Spinnaker's from the beach via a boardwalk) and also would be a good choice for a taste of Gulf nightlife in a venue still very visitor-friendly. Locals would be well-served to visit Spinnaker's as well, be it for a weekday lunch or as part of a fun "staycation" on the weekend. -
Review from Angela W.
Leesburg, GA
10/19/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Nice atmosphere, good service. But, the drinks are overpriced.
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Review from Carolyn G.
Panama City Beach, FL
Great lunch with friends! Service was great and of course the view is Spectacular
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Review from Delilah G.
Crosby, TX
7/26/2011 2 photos
I visited PCB, Florida a few weeks ago, along with some friends, and I have to say this is one of the better restaurants that I visited. I don't like having to write an essay about how great it is, but if you want great food, great service, drink specials and an acoustic band harmonizing in the background as you enjoy all of these delightful services, I suggest you try this place if you're ever in the area. Oh, and the parking is great...plenty of space.
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Review from Marc L.
Mount Olive, AL
8/19/2011
This is my favorite place in pcb so far. The nachos were large and great. The blackened mahi sandwich was cooked perfectly and tasted awesome. They gave me two large pieces of mahi on a large bun with all the fixins. My mother in law got the grouper sandwich and I have to say i was a little jealous. It looked great also. My son had the fried shrimp and those were some of the best fried shrimp i have had, and he ate free due to a coupon. We sat next to the ocean and the place seemed like it would be really cool when it was more packed but we went late in off season, still a cool place though.
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Review from Kyle B.
Panama City, FL
4/22/2010 1 photo
Let me say this first. I don't go to Spinnaker's during Spring Break, so all bets are off if you venture there while the college crowd has taken over PCB. All the rest of the time (most of the year, in fact) it is MUCH calmer, especially during the day. I have been there for lunch many times and thought I'd finally review them.
The food is great! The Black and Blue burger makes me hungry just thinking about it now. The portions are generous and although you can get away sharing a burger with a loved one, you are going to want to be greedy and take a box home, put your name on it, and threaten violence to anyone who messes with it.
The view is spectacular. They have many, many booths which are literally right next to the beach.
The service is generally good. The prices are reasonable. They have a full bar (of course). There is plenty of parking. And did I mention it is directly on one of the world's most beautiful beaches. -
Review from Lia G.
5/22/2011
Great location, good facility, and probably really fun at night. Really bad food though and only okay service. Our queso dip came out cold and when they reheated it and it was a lot smaller- not very appealing. My chicken sliders and fiance's burger were just mediocre at best.
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Review from Lo S.
Panama City, FL
Updated - 5/18/2009 2 photos
The reason why Spinnaker is better than La Vela...
La Vela has a $25 dollar cover charge at the door.
I cannot condone this type of robbery!!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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5/12/2009
Spinnaker is located right next door to La Vela. For some reason, I liked Spinnaker a little more… Read more »
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Review from Jen K.
Atlanta, GA
7/2/2010
This is a good little restaurant masquerading as a beach club/night club. Yes, we came in June and in the late afternoon, so I am sure we only got a taste of what this place is like in full swing. But when it is cleared out during the day it is gorgeous. Tons of tables outside overlooking the ocean. Some cute DJ playing Sublime and Bob Marley. Nice breeze coming off the ocean. Waterfall on the patio and lots of bars. Really great beach atmosphere.
The food was surprisingly good for a bar. I had the mahi mahi sandwich and husband had the ahi tuna sandwich. Both delicious but our sides came out weird, his with cole slaw with no mayo (doused in vinegar maybe?), and mine with stale tostito chips and salsa from a jar. The fish sandwiches were so good though that we didn't really care about the sides.
What I couldn't get over though were the drinks. How can such a massive bar not have decent drinks? The waitress offered up a special on Blue Hawaiians, which we both looove, for $2. The $2 should have been a major tip off that we should have passed, but the naive side of me thought maybe this place serves so many drinks that they can afford to do killer specials like this. The drinks came and were WEAK. Like so weak that maybe they used food coloring instead of curacao. I would bet my $2 that there wasn't even a full shot of rum in there.
Go for the fish sandwiches and chill vibe during the day. Order a beer and pass on any drink specials they offer. -
Review from Roy H.
3/23/2009
This place is great day and night. I went here twice at night and once for lunch during the day over spring break.
It can get a little busy during lunchtime but we where able to get a seat quick (looking at the beach too) and our service was still fast and very friendly. I got a burger there and oh boy was it huge and GOOD. Hit the spot after a long morning on the beach.
This place is massive, there are tons of seating areas both indoors and outdoors, and on multiple levels. There is also an indoor club area that plays dance/top40 at night with a decent sized dance floor. The main outdoor area is massive and has a large stage where bands play. We saw a great cover band here both nights. Very fun. Since it was spring break time there where alot of people here and it took a while to get drinks sometimes....I found the best way to work it was to open a tab and keep going back to the same bartender. They start to remember you and then you can get drinks quicker. -
Review from Sarah H.
Santee, CA
Very impressed. I found out about their lunch from fellow yelpers as my husband, my friend and I were stuck on where to eat. We sat on the patio which overlooks the beach. Our server was slow and inefficient, however the atmosphere and food alone made up for her laziness. I got the mahi mahi sandwich and requested teriyaki sauce and pineapples be added to it. The fries were to die for dipped in my homemade sauce of ranch-mayo-and ketchup. Also, I believe that if a place offers cans as their beer, they should mention that on their menu. I typically don't drink canned beer as I prefer draft or bottle. Hence, the 4 stars. Otherwise, excellent for lunch.
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Review from Criss M.
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
7/27/2010
My wife and I really enjoy eating out on the deck in the spring and fall when it's not too hot. Really good Grouper sandwiches and hamburgers.
We're a little, to old to go their club, though. I threw away my leisure suit and platform shoes back in the 70s. -
Review from Dunn H.
Roswell, GA
5/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
This was EXACTLY what we were looking for on our first night in PCB. Thanks yelpers for leading us here. Beach restaurant where every outdoor table has an amazing view, delicious blackened mahi sandwich for $8.95 while enjoying $2 drink specials (tonight it was a madras.). Queso came out perfect. Live band was perfect - not too loud, very talented. Everything was just right, including the bill. Sunset over the gulf was breathtaking. We'll be back.
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Review from Roseanne P.
Orlando, FL
I was actually very impressed. I have never thought about eating at Spinnakers before. I have been there during the night club hours, and always had a good time. Its way cleaner and nicer than the club next door (club lavela). there is no smoking inside, but there is plenty of room and seating outside for the smokers. The bartenders are extremely nice and generous with their alcohol portions. As far as lunch goes... Me and my friend were looking for a place to eat while on the beach, and through yelp we seen that spinnaker actually had good food reviews, so we figured that we would give it a try. I was thinking that it was going to be way over priced, and not that good. I was very much wrong. The food was delicious and was surprisingly cheap (for a restaurant hamburger). The view outside is great. a few things i did not like about it was they did not have Bud Light in the bottle, just a can, and our waitress was to busy talking to the bartender than checking on our food and drinks. but with that said the food arrived hot and delicious. I will definitely eat there again when i get back to panama.
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Review from Lesley F.
Indianapolis, IN
6/21/2011
The only reason I gave this place two stars instead of one is because it does have a great atmosphere. On a slow Monday night, we received terrible service. We were willing to let the initial 10 minutes without service slide, but things never improved. The waitress never returned to our table until my husband and son were done with their acceptable burgers. The chicken on my nachos was literally ice cold, and the cheese was in shreds, not melted at all. my daughter, who asked for extra honey mustard with her chicken tenders, was not given any -- and we weren't able to request any since the server didn't return. This is one of those places that counts on the fact that as a tourist they dont need, and won't bother to earn repeat business.
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Review from Tiff Y.
Phenix City, AL
6/12/2008
We always go through Spinnaker's to get to the beach! It's a great area to camp out for the day. You can get drinks from both Spinnaker's and La Vela and use the restrooms at both places. We usually eat lunch at Spinnaker's- they have a great Mahi Mahi Sandwich (blackened)! Which honestly, everything I have tried there is great! Generous portions and not too expensive! It's nice to be able to leave your things on the beach while having lunch and head straight back out to the beach! Very clean restrooms too!
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Review from Dan T.
Manorville, NY
1/6/2010
Right next to the clubbier and pricier La Vela, both boast a long line and a decent experience. Preferred Spinnaker's since it was cheaper, larger, and more chill. Kenny Chesney was leaving as we arrived, and saw his performance on the big screens and his bus leaving. Nice beach access, too.
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Review from Katie D.
Virginia Beach, VA
11/8/2007
This place is part of the GINORMOUS MTV Spring Break Panama City Beach bar/party. It's right on the beach and there isn't a bad seat in the place. Just about all seats are outside on the covered patio...and the food is really good. I got the mini burgers (which were two regular sized burgers...apparently their regular burger is huge) and they were superb! I didn't get to see too much of the inside..but I did notice two rooms with stripper poles and dance tables..or something. Top that off with the sign on the restaurant/club/bar that says, 'Spinnakers....Come Party With Thousands', and this place seems like the place to be in Panama City Beach!
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Review from Brodie B.
Marietta, GA
5/9/2010
Very friendly staff and ton's of seating. Most of the tables have a view of the beach. Food was very good and the prices were reasonable. I really have nothing negative to say about this place. It was just a good overall experience. It does look like it could be a little wild if you went at the wrong time, or right time, depending on what you're looking for.
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Review from Jimmy W.
Chicago, IL
10/15/2008
My favorite bar ever! I love this place. Great DJs in the club portion inside and a great venue outside for live music. This place, and the bands that play there, are the only reason I come to Panama City Beach.
