...Pompano's Lakeside Restaurant
Pompano's Lakeside Restaurant
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10299 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach,
FL
32407
Phone: 850-233-9080
Unique Florida Restaurant offering the freshest local seafood and steaks. A local favorite since 1990. Fabulous new Sushi Bar, best in town!
31 Votes
16 Reviews
Details:
10299 Front Beach Road
Panama City Beach,
FL
32407
Location: On Front Beach Road next door to Super Wal-Mart
Contact:
Phone: 850-233-9080
Alt. Phone or Fax: 850-233-1208
Credit Cards Accepted: American Express,
Discover,
Mastercard,
Visa
Accessibility Offered: Handicap
Food Served: American,
Regional,
Seafood,
Steak
Meals Served: Appetizers,
Dinner
Restaurant Reservations: Not Required
Restaurant Smoking: Smoke Free
Prices:
Dinner: $9.95-$25.95
Restaurant Dress Code: Casual
Reviews:
0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
SO DIRTY, 2009-01-28
Reviewed By: lovetoeat
Reviewed By: lovetoeat
lovetoeat
THE LAST TIME I WENT TO POMPANO'S I HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE...THE BATHROOMS LOOKED LIKE THEY HAD NEVER BEEN CLEANED BUT THE RAT THAT RAN FROM THE BACK ROOM AND INTO MY DINING ROOM WAS ALL IT TOOK TO NOT GO BACK...SOMEONE SAID IT WAS A CAT BUT IT WAS A HUGH RAT...WITH IT BEING THAT DIRTY I UNDERSTAND WHY THEY WOULD HAVE RATS INSIDE...THE SMELL OF THE PLACE WAS BAD TOO....DOES ANYONE CLEAN THIS PLACE...ON THE CEILING IS MOLD GROWING...THE SERVICE WAS BAD FROM BEGINING TO END...THE HOSTESS WAS RUDY WITH A VERY BAD ATTITUDE, MY SERVER WAS THE ONE THAT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A CAT INSTEAD OF A RAT NOT FUNNY AT ALL BUT IT MUST HAVE BEEN SOMETHING SHE WAS USED TO, AFTER THE RAT I DIDN'T EVEN TRY TO EAT THE FOOD AND NOW I HEAR THEY HAVE OPENED A RESTURANT IN TOWN...REALLY AFAID TO TRY THAT PLACE SINCE POMPANOS WAS SUCH A MESS...THIS IS THE WAY THEY LIKE IT I'M SURE IT IS THE SAME THERE....I WOULD NEVER GO BACK....RATS RUNNING AROUND THE BUILDING AND THE EMPLOYEES THINK OF IT AS A JOKE...REALLY FUNNY!!!! IF YOU DO GO ENJOY YOUR RAT FLAVORED FOOD!!!
THE LAST TIME I WENT TO POMPANO'S I HAD A VERY BAD EXPERIENCE...THE BATHROOMS LOOKED LIKE THEY HAD NEVER BEEN CLEANED BUT THE RAT THAT RAN FROM THE BACK ROOM AND INTO MY DINING ROOM WAS ALL IT TOOK TO NOT GO BACK...SOMEONE SAID IT WAS A CAT BUT IT WAS A HUGH RAT...WITH IT BEING THAT DIRTY I UNDERSTAND WHY THEY WOULD HAVE RATS INSIDE...THE SMELL OF THE PLACE WAS BAD TOO....DOES ANYONE CLEAN THIS PLACE...ON THE CEILING IS MOLD GROWING...THE SERVICE WAS BAD FROM BEGINING TO END...THE HOSTESS WAS RUDY WITH A VERY BAD ATTITUDE, MY SERVER WAS THE ONE THAT SAID SOMETHING ABOUT A CAT INSTEAD OF A RAT NOT FUNNY AT ALL BUT IT MUST HAVE BEEN SOMETHING SHE WAS USED TO, AFTER THE RAT I DIDN'T EVEN TRY TO EAT THE FOOD AND NOW I HEAR THEY HAVE OPENED A RESTURANT IN TOWN...REALLY AFAID TO TRY THAT PLACE SINCE POMPANOS WAS SUCH A MESS...THIS IS THE WAY THEY LIKE IT I'M SURE IT IS THE SAME THERE....I WOULD NEVER GO BACK....RATS RUNNING AROUND THE BUILDING AND THE EMPLOYEES THINK OF IT AS A JOKE...REALLY FUNNY!!!! IF YOU DO GO ENJOY YOUR RAT FLAVORED FOOD!!!
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
TAKE OUT, 2008-05-17
Reviewed By: sillyv
Reviewed By: sillyv
sillyv
Enjoyed some great food from here a few days ago. The appetizers were hot and the Seafood Lacoste excellant!
Enjoyed some great food from here a few days ago. The appetizers were hot and the Seafood Lacoste excellant!
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
A stand-alone PC Beach experience, 2008-04-18
Reviewed By: Cerberus2342
Reviewed By: Cerberus2342
Cerberus2342
Among the many reasons to give Pompano's a try are the great sushi bar (featuring many inspired rolls but not enough sashimi), the perfectly cooked steaks, and the pond-side ambiance. Once known as the Kona-Kai Polynesian Restaurant in the olden days of the Emerald Coast, Pompano's is a bold reinvention of Floridian tastes.
Among the many reasons to give Pompano's a try are the great sushi bar (featuring many inspired rolls but not enough sashimi), the perfectly cooked steaks, and the pond-side ambiance. Once known as the Kona-Kai Polynesian Restaurant in the olden days of the Emerald Coast, Pompano's is a bold reinvention of Floridian tastes.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
New Sushi Bar, 2007-09-28
Reviewed By: markinpc
Reviewed By: markinpc
markinpc
I recently returned to Pompano's for an evening of sushi with friends and was dissapointed to learn that the sushi bar has been moved to another location within the restaurant. In its original configuration their sushi bar was an exclusive experience and mostly separate from the rest of the restaurant; the new sushi bar feels like a restaurant with a touch of sushi thrown in and I do not care for it as much. In addition, and more importantly, although the two gentlemen that were preparing our sushi tried hard and were focused on their work, it was painfully obvious in the their delivery and presentation that they have had little to no training on the proper way to make and serve sushi... and that's too bad. We used to enjoy going there.
I recently returned to Pompano's for an evening of sushi with friends and was dissapointed to learn that the sushi bar has been moved to another location within the restaurant. In its original configuration their sushi bar was an exclusive experience and mostly separate from the rest of the restaurant; the new sushi bar feels like a restaurant with a touch of sushi thrown in and I do not care for it as much. In addition, and more importantly, although the two gentlemen that were preparing our sushi tried hard and were focused on their work, it was painfully obvious in the their delivery and presentation that they have had little to no training on the proper way to make and serve sushi... and that's too bad. We used to enjoy going there.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
New Sushi Bar, 2007-09-13
Reviewed By: dizzyliz
Reviewed By: dizzyliz
dizzyliz
I've been eating here a while (a local) and especially enjoyed the sushi bar area just inside the front door ... was disappointed to see they moved it back into the restaurant, no atmosphere now... also, the night I went the guys didn't seem to have the training, we had to redirect in some instances ... everything tasted ok, but I can't rave about it to others as I have in the past...
I've been eating here a while (a local) and especially enjoyed the sushi bar area just inside the front door ... was disappointed to see they moved it back into the restaurant, no atmosphere now... also, the night I went the guys didn't seem to have the training, we had to redirect in some instances ... everything tasted ok, but I can't rave about it to others as I have in the past...
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Pompano's, 2007-08-23
Reviewed By: tsolomon
Reviewed By: tsolomon
tsolomon
Pompano’s was the first restaurant I ate at upon my arrival in Panama City Beach way back in 1980. It was great then, it is great now. The restaurant sits on a small lake with seating facing the water or you can sit inside in well-decorated comfort. The rather large menu has an excellent seafood section, and also family favorites such as burgers, and chicken tenders. The seafood is top notch; my favorite is the fried blue crab claws, and the Tropical Coconut Shrimp. The sushi bar is excellent. Seating is ample but in the middle of the tourist season it can get crowded so get there early. Prices are reasonable, portions are plentiful, and the atmosphere is homey.
Pompano’s was the first restaurant I ate at upon my arrival in Panama City Beach way back in 1980. It was great then, it is great now. The restaurant sits on a small lake with seating facing the water or you can sit inside in well-decorated comfort. The rather large menu has an excellent seafood section, and also family favorites such as burgers, and chicken tenders. The seafood is top notch; my favorite is the fried blue crab claws, and the Tropical Coconut Shrimp. The sushi bar is excellent. Seating is ample but in the middle of the tourist season it can get crowded so get there early. Prices are reasonable, portions are plentiful, and the atmosphere is homey.
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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
pompano's lakeside, 2007-08-15
Reviewed By: karlaboo2
Reviewed By: karlaboo2
karlaboo2
I really loved this restaurant, so much that I want to go there again when we visit next week. We had a wonderful waitress and the atmosphere was great. They have a tiki hut type atmosphere, really neat. Not to mention they have great sushi and pina colada's. I would rate this restaurant 5 stars!
I really loved this restaurant, so much that I want to go there again when we visit next week. We had a wonderful waitress and the atmosphere was great. They have a tiki hut type atmosphere, really neat. Not to mention they have great sushi and pina colada's. I would rate this restaurant 5 stars!
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
pompanos, 2007-06-14
Reviewed By: bradleybunch
Reviewed By: bradleybunch
bradleybunch
We just ate there Monday night and the food was very good - be warned they do not substitute anything and charge 50 cents for soft drink refills.
We just ate there Monday night and the food was very good - be warned they do not substitute anything and charge 50 cents for soft drink refills.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Well-deserved reputation, 2007-05-21
Reviewed By: swn5363
Reviewed By: swn5363
swn5363
Added 5/18/07: Man, I just gotta say we had a great meal at Pompano's last weekend. We took the moms out for Mother's Day and had a great experience. We were told it would be a 45 min wait for 6 of us and it ended up being 30 mins. Our waiter (Edward, I think) was attentive and helpful. Service was spot on. We didn't get any sushi this time, but the other food was great. I had the Cajun Grill (mahi and shrimp) and it was very good. I tasted a couple of the other dishes and they were great, too. We had Oysters Rockefeller and fried mozzarella for apps. Desert was huge - we shared a piece of Red Velvet Cake and a piece of Chocolate Cake betwen 6 of us. The prices may be a little higher than average for comparable places in PCB, but it was worth it since we got good food and service. Our bill for 4 adults and 2 kids was $160. We'll definitely be back for more this summer. Next time we'll try the sushi bar. Added in 2006: Pompano's reputation is well-deserved. The food is top notch. Their signature dish, Grouper Panama, is out of this world! Look forward to eating here again soon!
Added 5/18/07: Man, I just gotta say we had a great meal at Pompano's last weekend. We took the moms out for Mother's Day and had a great experience. We were told it would be a 45 min wait for 6 of us and it ended up being 30 mins. Our waiter (Edward, I think) was attentive and helpful. Service was spot on. We didn't get any sushi this time, but the other food was great. I had the Cajun Grill (mahi and shrimp) and it was very good. I tasted a couple of the other dishes and they were great, too. We had Oysters Rockefeller and fried mozzarella for apps. Desert was huge - we shared a piece of Red Velvet Cake and a piece of Chocolate Cake betwen 6 of us. The prices may be a little higher than average for comparable places in PCB, but it was worth it since we got good food and service. Our bill for 4 adults and 2 kids was $160. We'll definitely be back for more this summer. Next time we'll try the sushi bar. Added in 2006: Pompano's reputation is well-deserved. The food is top notch. Their signature dish, Grouper Panama, is out of this world! Look forward to eating here again soon!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
A little pricey, 2007-05-15
Reviewed By: David I.
Reviewed By: David I.
David I.
Good food,She crab soup very good, Menu limited.
Good food,She crab soup very good, Menu limited.
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4 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Not what it used to be, 2006-06-17
Reviewed By: Bamaman
Reviewed By: Bamaman
Bamaman
My family and I have been eating at Pompano's for over the last 10 years. It was always one of our favorite restaurants along with Capt. Andersons. Lately though my last couple of visits some changes have occured. They no longer serve 1000 island salad dressing, which is my family favorite. They no longer have baked potatoes or french fries, just mashed potaotes. They also charge extra for Coke refills and extra bread. Food was good but not as good as I remember with the other changes.
My family and I have been eating at Pompano's for over the last 10 years. It was always one of our favorite restaurants along with Capt. Andersons. Lately though my last couple of visits some changes have occured. They no longer serve 1000 island salad dressing, which is my family favorite. They no longer have baked potatoes or french fries, just mashed potaotes. They also charge extra for Coke refills and extra bread. Food was good but not as good as I remember with the other changes.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Beach Favorite, 2006-03-14
Reviewed By: NASCAR8
Reviewed By: NASCAR8
NASCAR8
Pompano's has a great reputation -- and as stated, completely deserved. The menu is top notch, reasonably priced -- service is GREAT -- and the Sushi -- well, it's fabulous too.
Pompano's has a great reputation -- and as stated, completely deserved. The menu is top notch, reasonably priced -- service is GREAT -- and the Sushi -- well, it's fabulous too.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Best Sushi in PC, 2005-08-02
Reviewed By: jodimarie
Reviewed By: jodimarie
jodimarie
Need I say more? I've eaten sushi many places in Panama City Beach (just about everywhere that serves it), and Pompano's has been the BEST by far. The service was great, the Sushi Chefs are ADORABLE, and it was overall a really good experience. The atmosphere is nice, but not at all stuffy, and like I already the sushi was amazing. I highly recommend the Panama City Roll and the Gator Roll (yum - tempura gator tail in a roll!) From what I hear the rest of the menu is just as great.
Need I say more? I've eaten sushi many places in Panama City Beach (just about everywhere that serves it), and Pompano's has been the BEST by far. The service was great, the Sushi Chefs are ADORABLE, and it was overall a really good experience. The atmosphere is nice, but not at all stuffy, and like I already the sushi was amazing. I highly recommend the Panama City Roll and the Gator Roll (yum - tempura gator tail in a roll!) From what I hear the rest of the menu is just as great.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Good Restaurant, 2005-07-21
Reviewed By: Diamond88
Reviewed By: Diamond88
Diamond88
The thing we really like about Pompano's is that it's a very 'comfortable' restaurant. Good food, casual atmosphere, and a very pleasant dining experience. It's the kind of place that makes you feel good about your night out.
The thing we really like about Pompano's is that it's a very 'comfortable' restaurant. Good food, casual atmosphere, and a very pleasant dining experience. It's the kind of place that makes you feel good about your night out.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
pompanos, 2005-03-04
Reviewed By: raygin
Reviewed By: raygin
raygin
Great food, great service. We had sushi as an app and the kids and i loved it.My wife loved the newe pasta dish and the grouper panama I had was grand. Thanks for having a updated childs menu, we will be back
Great food, great service. We had sushi as an app and the kids and i loved it.My wife loved the newe pasta dish and the grouper panama I had was grand. Thanks for having a updated childs menu, we will be back
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
Pompanos with lakeside seating, 2005-01-24
Reviewed By: UP2NO1
Reviewed By: UP2NO1
UP2NO1
I love Pompanos. They have been cooking great seafood for years and continue to do it better and better. The menu has some of the best selections in the Panhandle. The Grouper Panama is their signature dish and I swear I've seen 10 different restaurants try to duplicate it. They also have a sushi bar with some of the most amazing American style sushi you've ever had. Get there early to beat the crowd, but get there!!
I love Pompanos. They have been cooking great seafood for years and continue to do it better and better. The menu has some of the best selections in the Panhandle. The Grouper Panama is their signature dish and I swear I've seen 10 different restaurants try to duplicate it. They also have a sushi bar with some of the most amazing American style sushi you've ever had. Get there early to beat the crowd, but get there!!
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