...Pineapple Willy's
Pineapple Willy's
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9875 South Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach,
FL
32408
Phone: 850-235-1225
Website: Pineapple Willy's
Beachside family restaurant. You gotta try the Jack Daniels BBQ Ribs!! Certified Angus Beef, Seafood and kids menu. A beach tradition... great drink specials, sports on big screen TVs, and Jack Daniels Ribs!
31 Votes
27 Reviews
Details:
9875 South Thomas Drive
Panama City Beach,
FL
32408
Location: Located at the very west end of Thomas Drive in the Super Walmart area
Contact:
Phone: 850-235-1225
Business Hours: 11:00am - 11:00pm
Credit Cards Accepted: Discover,
Mastercard,
Visa
Accessibility Offered: Handicap
Visit their website: Pineapple Willy's
Entertainment: other entertainment
Food Served: Regional,
Seafood,
Steak
Meals Served: Appetizers,
Dinner,
Lunch
Restaurant Reservations: Not Required
Restaurant Smoking: Non-Smoking Sections Available
Restaurant Dress Code: Casual
Reviews:
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
The ribs are as good as you've heard, 2008-04-18
Reviewed By: Cerberus2342
Reviewed By: Cerberus2342
Cerberus2342
There is one reason Pineapple Willy's is always packed, and that reason is the Jack Daniel's BBQ ribs. $19 for a bucket might seem steep to some, but it's worth it to taste the 8-hour process that goes into cooking them to the point where they effortlessly falling off the bone. A single signature item might not be enough to keep most restaurants afloat, but it's enough for Pineapple Willy's.
There is one reason Pineapple Willy's is always packed, and that reason is the Jack Daniel's BBQ ribs. $19 for a bucket might seem steep to some, but it's worth it to taste the 8-hour process that goes into cooking them to the point where they effortlessly falling off the bone. A single signature item might not be enough to keep most restaurants afloat, but it's enough for Pineapple Willy's.
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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Pinapple Willy's, 2007-09-10
Reviewed By: Toot7949
Reviewed By: Toot7949
Toot7949
We where in Panama City Beach from 8-25 thur-9-5,and we ate at many places,but this place was the WORST....We had the Jackie Daniels Ribs.What a JOKE.They tasted liked they had been reheated for the last to weeks,and the bbq sauce well you have to pay a $1.00 for extra,and the grouper sandwich was not even grouper.My brother inlaw,and sister inlaw KNOW THERE FISH.Beleave me.The only thing was "Good was there pineapple cole slaw" oh ,and there t-shirts.
We where in Panama City Beach from 8-25 thur-9-5,and we ate at many places,but this place was the WORST....We had the Jackie Daniels Ribs.What a JOKE.They tasted liked they had been reheated for the last to weeks,and the bbq sauce well you have to pay a $1.00 for extra,and the grouper sandwich was not even grouper.My brother inlaw,and sister inlaw KNOW THERE FISH.Beleave me.The only thing was "Good was there pineapple cole slaw" oh ,and there t-shirts.
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Pineapple Willy's, 2007-08-23
Reviewed By: tsolomon
Reviewed By: tsolomon
tsolomon
The food is good. The largest percentage of people who come here do so to try the Jack Daniels BBQ Ribs. These are by far the best item on the menu. They use a special machine to add both heat and pressure to make these ribs literally fall off the bone. Be careful though, the bones also get so soft you wont realize you're munching on them as well. The key lime pie is very good. The prices are a little high but it is a tourist destination. And to their credit Willy's does much to give back to the community. It's definitely worth a try.
The food is good. The largest percentage of people who come here do so to try the Jack Daniels BBQ Ribs. These are by far the best item on the menu. They use a special machine to add both heat and pressure to make these ribs literally fall off the bone. Be careful though, the bones also get so soft you wont realize you're munching on them as well. The key lime pie is very good. The prices are a little high but it is a tourist destination. And to their credit Willy's does much to give back to the community. It's definitely worth a try.
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0 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
New Venue, 2007-07-22
Reviewed By: dizzyliz
Reviewed By: dizzyliz
dizzyliz
Love the new venue Pier Bar ... but spent from 10:30am until 6pm trying to get information on the Big Mike show ... kept getting recording saying "no one available to take call" ... or a busy signal. How hard would it have been to have someone answer the phone or record a message stating Big Mike had been cancelled... had to go there to find out, or was that the general idea????
Love the new venue Pier Bar ... but spent from 10:30am until 6pm trying to get information on the Big Mike show ... kept getting recording saying "no one available to take call" ... or a busy signal. How hard would it have been to have someone answer the phone or record a message stating Big Mike had been cancelled... had to go there to find out, or was that the general idea????
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
blues, 2007-07-10
Reviewed By: Myron
Reviewed By: Myron
Myron
P. Willies's has always been a great place to eat BBQ Ribs and seafood and drinks on the looooooooooong pier that extens out to the Gulf of Mexico. If you're not hungry, just drop by and grab a T-Shirt and steal a view of the gulf. Now I learned they have a new venue and host blues bands on a regular basis. This place just keeps getting better.
P. Willies's has always been a great place to eat BBQ Ribs and seafood and drinks on the looooooooooong pier that extens out to the Gulf of Mexico. If you're not hungry, just drop by and grab a T-Shirt and steal a view of the gulf. Now I learned they have a new venue and host blues bands on a regular basis. This place just keeps getting better.
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Get the Ribs, 2007-07-08
Reviewed By: MikeH
Reviewed By: MikeH
MikeH
Here's my advice for Pineapple Willy's.. Get the Ribs (repeat that 42 times).. If you have never had their ribs, you can not understand what melt in your mouth goodness is all about. My last time I was out riding the Harley and stopped in... went to the outside area, drank beer, ate ribs, and gazed at the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. What a wonderful place to live.. what a wonderful place to eat... My closing comments: GET THE RIBS!!!
Here's my advice for Pineapple Willy's.. Get the Ribs (repeat that 42 times).. If you have never had their ribs, you can not understand what melt in your mouth goodness is all about. My last time I was out riding the Harley and stopped in... went to the outside area, drank beer, ate ribs, and gazed at the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. What a wonderful place to live.. what a wonderful place to eat... My closing comments: GET THE RIBS!!!
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Good Ribs!, 2007-07-05
Reviewed By: jenwjohnson
Reviewed By: jenwjohnson
jenwjohnson
Laid back environment, Ribs were Great, even offered up a PB&J on the kids menu to change it up from the same (Chicken fingers, fish, hamburger and shrimp) menu! Excellent
Laid back environment, Ribs were Great, even offered up a PB&J on the kids menu to change it up from the same (Chicken fingers, fish, hamburger and shrimp) menu! Excellent
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
First time to eat here..., 2006-08-12
Reviewed By: scnfreeman
Reviewed By: scnfreeman
scnfreeman
it was really nice. Not a lot to choose from for lunch and a bit more expensive than what we expected, but the ribs were good. Loved eating on the outdoor patio.
it was really nice. Not a lot to choose from for lunch and a bit more expensive than what we expected, but the ribs were good. Loved eating on the outdoor patio.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Love this place!!!!, 2006-07-31
Reviewed By: Vicki M.
Reviewed By: Vicki M.
Vicki M.
We eat here every vacation. Sometimes for lunch sometimes for dinner. It is always great. Some of us eat ribs some of us eat other things off the menu.The food is always great. The kids love drinking virgin daiquiris out of their own Pineapple Willy's mug!! It makes them feel like a big shot! Eat on the pier if weather permits..the view is great.
We eat here every vacation. Sometimes for lunch sometimes for dinner. It is always great. Some of us eat ribs some of us eat other things off the menu.The food is always great. The kids love drinking virgin daiquiris out of their own Pineapple Willy's mug!! It makes them feel like a big shot! Eat on the pier if weather permits..the view is great.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
A PCB Tradition, 2006-07-14
Reviewed By: jagan
Reviewed By: jagan
jagan
The food, atmosphere, and service were all great as usual. Although they are usually very busy, they seat you fairly quickly and it is worth the wait. We visit Pineapple Willy's on every trip to PCB.
The food, atmosphere, and service were all great as usual. Although they are usually very busy, they seat you fairly quickly and it is worth the wait. We visit Pineapple Willy's on every trip to PCB.
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
The Best, 2006-06-01
Reviewed By: belinda8fan
Reviewed By: belinda8fan
belinda8fan
We love Pineapple Willys, have to go everytime we are at PCB my 5 year old loves to sit at the end of the pier and eat. The baskets are very big and not expensive, we never have to wait over 15 min. when we go at lunch, and I LOVE their Rum Runners... I'll be back again this year.
We love Pineapple Willys, have to go everytime we are at PCB my 5 year old loves to sit at the end of the pier and eat. The baskets are very big and not expensive, we never have to wait over 15 min. when we go at lunch, and I LOVE their Rum Runners... I'll be back again this year.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
2 thumbs up, 2006-05-01
Reviewed By: Txis4me
Reviewed By: Txis4me
Txis4me
This is from a group of 5, the ribs were the best ever, the mahi mahi was superb, the grecian grouper was good, wish there were more sides to choose from, and the baskets were good and filling
This is from a group of 5, the ribs were the best ever, the mahi mahi was superb, the grecian grouper was good, wish there were more sides to choose from, and the baskets were good and filling
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Willy's...., 2006-01-19
Reviewed By: NASCAR8
Reviewed By: NASCAR8
NASCAR8
One of the last places to eat on the beach, Pineapply Willy's is a PCB tradition! The food, service and the VIEW! Great atmosphere and did I mention the VIEW? Right on the beach -- spectacular!
One of the last places to eat on the beach, Pineapply Willy's is a PCB tradition! The food, service and the VIEW! Great atmosphere and did I mention the VIEW? Right on the beach -- spectacular!
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1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Overrated, 2006-01-15
Reviewed By: mailman62
Reviewed By: mailman62
mailman62
Had the ribs! So, what is all the fuss about? They were OK but nothing to brag about. A lot of children there seemed to really be enjoying it but they also have a good time at Ronald's place!
Had the ribs! So, what is all the fuss about? They were OK but nothing to brag about. A lot of children there seemed to really be enjoying it but they also have a good time at Ronald's place!
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1 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Just plain FUN, 2005-12-07
Reviewed By: Margit
Reviewed By: Margit
Margit
Big Dock. Big Drinks. Everything a kid and the grownups with him or her could ask for. This place brings you all that fun, party, beach food you want, you just KNOW YOU want, on a big pier by the beach. You want to tip over with surrender here, and stay until the sun sets and then some, eating and drinking until you're past silly.
Big Dock. Big Drinks. Everything a kid and the grownups with him or her could ask for. This place brings you all that fun, party, beach food you want, you just KNOW YOU want, on a big pier by the beach. You want to tip over with surrender here, and stay until the sun sets and then some, eating and drinking until you're past silly.
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
food, 2005-10-14
Reviewed By: adb
Reviewed By: adb
adb
this is a place i always enjoy..the whole family ate here.. no wait to get in.. we had ribs that were to die for..the popcorn shrimp baskets are more than enough food for someone on a budget.. my parents had the grouper fingers and they couldn't eat it all..my son had the hot wings and said they were good but very hot..try pineapple willy's...you won't be disappointed
this is a place i always enjoy..the whole family ate here.. no wait to get in.. we had ribs that were to die for..the popcorn shrimp baskets are more than enough food for someone on a budget.. my parents had the grouper fingers and they couldn't eat it all..my son had the hot wings and said they were good but very hot..try pineapple willy's...you won't be disappointed
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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Don't miss this..., 2005-08-20
Reviewed By: kcdouglas
Reviewed By: kcdouglas
kcdouglas
Pineapple Willy's was right next door to our condo, so for the first part of our vacation, my fiance and I could smell the food and see the ambience of the pier seating from where we were staying. Finally, we went and experienced it for ourselves. It was a bit breezy that night, but we had the best seat in the house...all the way back on the pier. The food? Absolutely excellent! I had the ribs...and you can't get better from anywhere that I have tasted yet. The service was excellent! And a 32-oz Hurricane to wash it all down with? Can't beat it! Don't forget to stop by the t-shirt shop and get a shirt or stuffed pinapple! :-)
Pineapple Willy's was right next door to our condo, so for the first part of our vacation, my fiance and I could smell the food and see the ambience of the pier seating from where we were staying. Finally, we went and experienced it for ourselves. It was a bit breezy that night, but we had the best seat in the house...all the way back on the pier. The food? Absolutely excellent! I had the ribs...and you can't get better from anywhere that I have tasted yet. The service was excellent! And a 32-oz Hurricane to wash it all down with? Can't beat it! Don't forget to stop by the t-shirt shop and get a shirt or stuffed pinapple! :-)
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0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
M-m-m-m, 2005-08-11
Reviewed By: Divergirl
Reviewed By: Divergirl
Divergirl
We had a good experience at Pineapples. The wait was not too bad (12 minutes) and we got a great seat on the deck overlooking the beach right at sunset. The seafood salad was great and it seemed neverending. The kids enjoyed their shrimp and the men enjoyed the Prime Rib. The staff was nice, service was speed and the place was clean.
We had a good experience at Pineapples. The wait was not too bad (12 minutes) and we got a great seat on the deck overlooking the beach right at sunset. The seafood salad was great and it seemed neverending. The kids enjoyed their shrimp and the men enjoyed the Prime Rib. The staff was nice, service was speed and the place was clean.
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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
Great view... awesome service... good food!, 2005-08-02
Reviewed By: swn5363
Reviewed By: swn5363
swn5363
We just ate lunch at Willy's and I def give it 2 thumbs up. Sevice was outstanding. Our waitress was great. Very friendly and helpful. The view was spectacular and is what makes Willy's so cool. We ate outside on the pier. It was overcast, but the water was slick as ice. The calmest I've seen in a long time. Green flags flying... and believe it or not, a COOL BREEZE blowing (thanks to the 'cool' front stalled over us). Shared the ribs with a friend and they were great as usual. We got the pound and a half which has 9-12 ribs in it. For an extra $2 you get double portions of the sides (baked beans, cole lsaw and texas toast). Sharing makes it a little more affordable. About $25 for 2 people and we even had a couple ribs left over. The Mahi BLT sandwich looked really good, too. Great day to eat at Willy's...
We just ate lunch at Willy's and I def give it 2 thumbs up. Sevice was outstanding. Our waitress was great. Very friendly and helpful. The view was spectacular and is what makes Willy's so cool. We ate outside on the pier. It was overcast, but the water was slick as ice. The calmest I've seen in a long time. Green flags flying... and believe it or not, a COOL BREEZE blowing (thanks to the 'cool' front stalled over us). Shared the ribs with a friend and they were great as usual. We got the pound and a half which has 9-12 ribs in it. For an extra $2 you get double portions of the sides (baked beans, cole lsaw and texas toast). Sharing makes it a little more affordable. About $25 for 2 people and we even had a couple ribs left over. The Mahi BLT sandwich looked really good, too. Great day to eat at Willy's...
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Pineapple Willy's, 2005-07-14
Reviewed By: 4macs
Reviewed By: 4macs
4macs
Maybe it was an off nite when we were there - but we were not that impressed with the food. I had heard about the ribs and we all got the bucket of ribs. They were okay - but we have had better. I don't like the bones being so easily chewed thru. The service was good and we were seated quicker than I expected. I may try it again and pick another food but if I want ribs on the beach I think I will go to Tony Romas.
Maybe it was an off nite when we were there - but we were not that impressed with the food. I had heard about the ribs and we all got the bucket of ribs. They were okay - but we have had better. I don't like the bones being so easily chewed thru. The service was good and we were seated quicker than I expected. I may try it again and pick another food but if I want ribs on the beach I think I will go to Tony Romas.
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2 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Wonderful Ribs, 2005-05-17
Reviewed By: sandyg
Reviewed By: sandyg
sandyg
We live Pineapple Willy's. Our 3 yr old insists on going to Pineapple Willy's so we can eat outside and see the ocean. They have yummy nachos and their jack daniel ribs are to die for.
We live Pineapple Willy's. Our 3 yr old insists on going to Pineapple Willy's so we can eat outside and see the ocean. They have yummy nachos and their jack daniel ribs are to die for.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Pineapple, 2005-02-23
Reviewed By: beachidiot
Reviewed By: beachidiot
beachidiot
The view is superb. The food, especially the ribs, outa site. 2 thumbs up!
The view is superb. The food, especially the ribs, outa site. 2 thumbs up!
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3 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
Not a favorite., 2005-02-21
Reviewed By: Kfung
Reviewed By: Kfung
Kfung
Have not eaten here for about 3 years. Granted the ribs are very very good. But, I like more then 5 and I am not going to pay another $15 or whatever for five more. Last time I ate here, had to make a stop at Mcdonalds after a $75 bill at this place
Have not eaten here for about 3 years. Granted the ribs are very very good. But, I like more then 5 and I am not going to pay another $15 or whatever for five more. Last time I ate here, had to make a stop at Mcdonalds after a $75 bill at this place
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
Go there!, 2005-02-08
Reviewed By: noble
Reviewed By: noble
noble
You can't go to Panama City without going to Pineapple Willy's for dinner or lunch. You will see so many people walking around town with Pineapple Willy's shirts that you'll know you have to check it out. First off, the view is absolutely fantastic! The outdoor seating is literally right above the beach, so you get to see people parasailing and riding wave runner's. Lots to see while you wait for that delicious frozen drink in the special Pineapple Willy's cup. The food was great and came out fast. They have a phenomenal reuban sandwich with homemade marble rye bread and tender juicy corned beef. MMMMMMMM. This is just a great place to go with a superb atmosphere. Make sure you stop by there on your vacation and grab a scrumptious bite to eat, you will no regret it.
You can't go to Panama City without going to Pineapple Willy's for dinner or lunch. You will see so many people walking around town with Pineapple Willy's shirts that you'll know you have to check it out. First off, the view is absolutely fantastic! The outdoor seating is literally right above the beach, so you get to see people parasailing and riding wave runner's. Lots to see while you wait for that delicious frozen drink in the special Pineapple Willy's cup. The food was great and came out fast. They have a phenomenal reuban sandwich with homemade marble rye bread and tender juicy corned beef. MMMMMMMM. This is just a great place to go with a superb atmosphere. Make sure you stop by there on your vacation and grab a scrumptious bite to eat, you will no regret it.
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3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
RIB-O-LICIOUOS, 2005-01-26
Reviewed By: LOVESTHEWATER28
Reviewed By: LOVESTHEWATER28
LOVESTHEWATER28
YUMMY! YUMMY! YUMMY! The ribs are unsurpassed...along w/ other great food! Lots of history and what a great view of the beach! Step OUT on the Gulf...cold beer, smiling faces and good food...what more can a beach offer?
YUMMY! YUMMY! YUMMY! The ribs are unsurpassed...along w/ other great food! Lots of history and what a great view of the beach! Step OUT on the Gulf...cold beer, smiling faces and good food...what more can a beach offer?
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
best service on the beach., 2005-01-20
Reviewed By: oohay32408
Reviewed By: oohay32408
big tipper
the service was the fastest ive ever had. not like the other places on the beach where it takes 15 minutes just to get my drink to the table.the food came out equally on time. and the quality of them both was fantastic. if your from alabama dont forget to tip at least 15 percent.that poor guys running his butt off for you out there in the heat and hes only getting paid 2 dollars yes 2 dollars, a hour. and he pays taxes out of his check on what his sales are.
the service was the fastest ive ever had. not like the other places on the beach where it takes 15 minutes just to get my drink to the table.the food came out equally on time. and the quality of them both was fantastic. if your from alabama dont forget to tip at least 15 percent.that poor guys running his butt off for you out there in the heat and hes only getting paid 2 dollars yes 2 dollars, a hour. and he pays taxes out of his check on what his sales are.
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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Favorite Beach Restaurant!, 2005-01-20
Reviewed By: Semberton
Reviewed By: Semberton
Semberton
Make sure to eat out on the outdoor deck. The sunset dinners and amazing food brought us back 3 times in just 10 days. The ribs are the signature dish. They are flavorful and fall apart tender. Wonderful fried crawfish tails and a corndog bigger than my 4 year olds whole arm! Great Frozen drinks and novelty cups for kids and adults. A MUST!
Make sure to eat out on the outdoor deck. The sunset dinners and amazing food brought us back 3 times in just 10 days. The ribs are the signature dish. They are flavorful and fall apart tender. Wonderful fried crawfish tails and a corndog bigger than my 4 year olds whole arm! Great Frozen drinks and novelty cups for kids and adults. A MUST!
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