Boon Docks Restaurant
14854 Bay View Circle
Panama City Beach, FL 32413
Phone: 850-230-0005
Local Favorite..Top 25 in Coastal Living 2007! Fresh Seafood-Great Catfish-Certified Angus Brand Beef-Homemade Desserts & more! Don't miss the best cooked to order place in town.
38 Votes
13 Reviews
Details:
14854 Bay View Circle
Panama City Beach,
FL
32413
Location: On the Intracoastal Waterway at West Bay just 5 minutes north of Back Beach Road off Hwy 79
Contact:
Phone: 850-230-0005
Business Hours: CLOSED TUESDAYS
Credit Cards Accepted: American Express,
Discover,
Mastercard,
Visa
Accessibility Offered: Handicap
Food Served: Seafood,
Steak, chicken, catfish
Meals Served: Dinner
Restaurant Reservations: Not Required
Restaurant Smoking: Smoke Free
Prices:
Dinner: $9.99-$26.99
Restaurant Dress Code: Casual
Alcoholic Beverages Served: Beer/Wine
Reviews:
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
Two locations!, 2011-10-31
Reviewed By: Amy Mann
Reviewed By: Amy Mann
Amy Mann
We all know about Boon Docks on West Bay - it's awesome. But, if you didn't know they have another location at WindMark Beach, just west of Port St. Joe. It's AWESOME! I was there with 2 close friends one late afternoon and the Chef Kenny was shucking FRESH Aplachicola oysters - yep, just down the road. They were just the right size, just the right amount of salt and chilled perfectly. You've got to check this location out - it's worth the drive. Boon Docks has mastered the art of hospitality!
We all know about Boon Docks on West Bay - it's awesome. But, if you didn't know they have another location at WindMark Beach, just west of Port St. Joe. It's AWESOME! I was there with 2 close friends one late afternoon and the Chef Kenny was shucking FRESH Aplachicola oysters - yep, just down the road. They were just the right size, just the right amount of salt and chilled perfectly. You've got to check this location out - it's worth the drive. Boon Docks has mastered the art of hospitality!
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4 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
hello great seafood!, 2010-05-16
Reviewed By: superlizzy1604
Reviewed By: superlizzy1604
superlizzy1604
We decided to try this place out after reading several great reviews, and I have to say that they are ALL right! The drive makes you wonder where you are going, but when you get there its just such a comforting place! The scenery is wonderful and the food is AWESOME! I had the devil crabs and they were great! Also, we had to try the friend pickles and I am pleased to report they were just as good as everyone says! The only partly negative thing I have to say is that there was a large duck guarding the place. When we got there he was blocking the lot and when we left he was eying my leftovers and chased (yes CHASED) me and my leftovers! So enjoy the food, but beware of the crazy over-sized duck!
We decided to try this place out after reading several great reviews, and I have to say that they are ALL right! The drive makes you wonder where you are going, but when you get there its just such a comforting place! The scenery is wonderful and the food is AWESOME! I had the devil crabs and they were great! Also, we had to try the friend pickles and I am pleased to report they were just as good as everyone says! The only partly negative thing I have to say is that there was a large duck guarding the place. When we got there he was blocking the lot and when we left he was eying my leftovers and chased (yes CHASED) me and my leftovers! So enjoy the food, but beware of the crazy over-sized duck!
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1 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
Pick the Pickles!, 2009-06-24
Reviewed By: Mirandam
Reviewed By: Mirandam
Mirandam
This may not be the most upscale restaurant in the Panama City area but it is one of the best. The seafood is fresh and delicious and the staff is always very attentive. Whatever you do, don't leave without ordering the fried pickles
This may not be the most upscale restaurant in the Panama City area but it is one of the best. The seafood is fresh and delicious and the staff is always very attentive. Whatever you do, don't leave without ordering the fried pickles
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6 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
Many Great Dinners, 2008-05-31
Reviewed By: Gerdty
Reviewed By: Gerdty
Gerdty
The Boon Docks Restaurant is a great place to eat after a day on the beach.I've eaten there lots of times and each was great.Yes,kinda off the beaten path,but worth it. I recommend the fried pickles,they are a great snack.
The Boon Docks Restaurant is a great place to eat after a day on the beach.I've eaten there lots of times and each was great.Yes,kinda off the beaten path,but worth it. I recommend the fried pickles,they are a great snack.
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14 of 34 people found the following review helpful:
My favorite place in PCB!!!, 2007-10-07
Reviewed By: bradleybunch
Reviewed By: bradleybunch
bradleybunch
This is by far the best place in town to get fresh, plain, fried seafood. It is not a fancy place, but clean and has a friendly staff. This was our second trip there, and both times were outstanding. The portions are huge, and the prices are reasonable (comparable to Red Lobster). The fried pickles are great, as well as the BEST hushpuppies I have ever had! We have had grouper, shrimp, scallops, burgers, and chicken. All were great, but the scallops and shrimp were terrific! I highly recommend this place! We also got to see a gator in the bay! GO EARLY!!!
This is by far the best place in town to get fresh, plain, fried seafood. It is not a fancy place, but clean and has a friendly staff. This was our second trip there, and both times were outstanding. The portions are huge, and the prices are reasonable (comparable to Red Lobster). The fried pickles are great, as well as the BEST hushpuppies I have ever had! We have had grouper, shrimp, scallops, burgers, and chicken. All were great, but the scallops and shrimp were terrific! I highly recommend this place! We also got to see a gator in the bay! GO EARLY!!!
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1 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
not so good, 2007-09-25
Reviewed By: MD007
Reviewed By: MD007
MD007
My family just returned from vacation and ate here our second day the food was mediocre and the prices the same as everywhere else. Not worth the trouble of getting there
My family just returned from vacation and ate here our second day the food was mediocre and the prices the same as everywhere else. Not worth the trouble of getting there
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6 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Good Food, but hard to get to., 2007-05-29
Reviewed By: JimL
Reviewed By: JimL
JimL
We stopped at Boon Docks for dinner on our way to the dog track. We drove past the turn off at first and had to turn around and go back about three miles. There is construction on a bridge going on which makes it harder to find, but it is definitely worth the trouble. The food was very good and the service also. The wait was about 20 minutes. The food was probably the best we had while in Panama City and very reasonably priced. We will go back.
We stopped at Boon Docks for dinner on our way to the dog track. We drove past the turn off at first and had to turn around and go back about three miles. There is construction on a bridge going on which makes it harder to find, but it is definitely worth the trouble. The food was very good and the service also. The wait was about 20 minutes. The food was probably the best we had while in Panama City and very reasonably priced. We will go back.
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8 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
Worth searching for., 2007-05-21
Reviewed By: tyrel90
Reviewed By: tyrel90
tyrel90
Try the fried pickles. Even if you've tried them somewhere else, you won't believe how good these are. Great burgers, great grouper, great desserts, great service, great everything. Just find it and go there.
Try the fried pickles. Even if you've tried them somewhere else, you won't believe how good these are. Great burgers, great grouper, great desserts, great service, great everything. Just find it and go there.
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7 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
Hidden Treasure., 2007-05-15
Reviewed By: David I.
Reviewed By: David I.
David I.
What a find for the family. Great food, affordable prices, Plenty of space But just HARD to find....but worth it...
What a find for the family. Great food, affordable prices, Plenty of space But just HARD to find....but worth it...
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16 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
Off the beaten path..., 2006-07-17
Reviewed By: swn5363
Reviewed By: swn5363
swn5363
I've tried to eat at Boondocks a couple times. Once we went on the day they're closed (currently Tuesdays) and once when there was a really long wait and we decided to go elsewhere. But now that I've finally had the chance to eat there, I can honestly say this is one of my new favorite restaurants. As a lifetime local, I can say I'm ashamed that I didn't try it sooner. From the rustic old baithouse-now-turned-giftshop, to the delicious desserts, this place should be on everyone's list for PCB. It has become quite popular lately.. and it's not real big, so if you go, I suggest going early. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations (as is the case with most restaurants in a tourist town). We started off with an appetizer sampler. It had some of everything on it, with plenty of the fried pickles Boondocks is known for. The menu is simple and there's nothing really fancy available, which is part of what makes it so good... you know exactly what you're getting. You get to pick from several fresh seafood dishes... either fried or grilled. If you're not sure what you want, you can mix and match. I had the grilled shrimp and grilled bay scallops with cheese grits (a must) and potato salad. The shrimp were awesome and deserve their own review, but I haven't tasted scallops like that since Penny's Seafood in Southport closed. The slightly sweet meat of the small scallops reminded me of my childhood when we would go scalloping in St. Joe and throw the scallops in a pan on the grill on the same day (with some peppers and onions). Bookdocks' scallops tasted THAT fresh. It's hard to find scallops like that (btw- local scallops are small... smaller than a small marble... and even smaller when they're cooked. the big ones you see at some restaurants are sea scallops and aren't nearly as good... usually requiring heavy sauces to make them tasty). Others in our party had similar things to say about their dishes and we capped dinner off with several delicious desserts. The place is definitely kid-friendly. There are ducks and geese roaming around the docks, which give the kids something to look at if you have to wait for a table. Kids even get cool, little souvenir cups. I remember there were several items on the kids menu, from PB&J to fried shrimp. They've recently added live music (acoustic mostly) on the outside deck to entertain folks waiting for a table. The West Bay scenery is gorgeous and it looked like every table had a good view. If you're lucky, you may even see the airboat or seaplane take off for a ride. Both are available for reservations and I promised our daughter we'd try the seaplane soon. Prices are very reasonable... even exceptional considering the quality of the food and experience. The app sampler was $12, entrees were $15 and desserts were $4. Kids meals were $4-$5. And service was top-notch. It says on the menu they take pride in hiring the best servers... and it shows. We'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and fun experience. Boondocks is located right off HWY 79 about 5 miles north of Back Beach Rd (HWY 98). It's on the right-hand (east) side of the road... just at the south side of the West Bay bridge. Turn at the school crossing and follow the signs. If you're coming from the north, don't let the big red Boondocks sign seen at the bridge confuse you. The restaurant is on the other side of the road (they had to move the sign due to new bridge construction). Highly recommended!
I've tried to eat at Boondocks a couple times. Once we went on the day they're closed (currently Tuesdays) and once when there was a really long wait and we decided to go elsewhere. But now that I've finally had the chance to eat there, I can honestly say this is one of my new favorite restaurants. As a lifetime local, I can say I'm ashamed that I didn't try it sooner. From the rustic old baithouse-now-turned-giftshop, to the delicious desserts, this place should be on everyone's list for PCB. It has become quite popular lately.. and it's not real big, so if you go, I suggest going early. Unfortunately, they don't take reservations (as is the case with most restaurants in a tourist town). We started off with an appetizer sampler. It had some of everything on it, with plenty of the fried pickles Boondocks is known for. The menu is simple and there's nothing really fancy available, which is part of what makes it so good... you know exactly what you're getting. You get to pick from several fresh seafood dishes... either fried or grilled. If you're not sure what you want, you can mix and match. I had the grilled shrimp and grilled bay scallops with cheese grits (a must) and potato salad. The shrimp were awesome and deserve their own review, but I haven't tasted scallops like that since Penny's Seafood in Southport closed. The slightly sweet meat of the small scallops reminded me of my childhood when we would go scalloping in St. Joe and throw the scallops in a pan on the grill on the same day (with some peppers and onions). Bookdocks' scallops tasted THAT fresh. It's hard to find scallops like that (btw- local scallops are small... smaller than a small marble... and even smaller when they're cooked. the big ones you see at some restaurants are sea scallops and aren't nearly as good... usually requiring heavy sauces to make them tasty). Others in our party had similar things to say about their dishes and we capped dinner off with several delicious desserts. The place is definitely kid-friendly. There are ducks and geese roaming around the docks, which give the kids something to look at if you have to wait for a table. Kids even get cool, little souvenir cups. I remember there were several items on the kids menu, from PB&J to fried shrimp. They've recently added live music (acoustic mostly) on the outside deck to entertain folks waiting for a table. The West Bay scenery is gorgeous and it looked like every table had a good view. If you're lucky, you may even see the airboat or seaplane take off for a ride. Both are available for reservations and I promised our daughter we'd try the seaplane soon. Prices are very reasonable... even exceptional considering the quality of the food and experience. The app sampler was $12, entrees were $15 and desserts were $4. Kids meals were $4-$5. And service was top-notch. It says on the menu they take pride in hiring the best servers... and it shows. We'll definitely be back, and I'd recommend this place to anyone looking for a great meal and fun experience. Boondocks is located right off HWY 79 about 5 miles north of Back Beach Rd (HWY 98). It's on the right-hand (east) side of the road... just at the south side of the West Bay bridge. Turn at the school crossing and follow the signs. If you're coming from the north, don't let the big red Boondocks sign seen at the bridge confuse you. The restaurant is on the other side of the road (they had to move the sign due to new bridge construction). Highly recommended!
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6 of 20 people found the following review helpful:
GREAT!!, 2006-07-06
Reviewed By: BEACH
Reviewed By: BEACH
BEACH
BOON DOCKS IS GREAT! THE CATFISH IS TO DYE FOR!!!GOOD SERVICE!!$$ ARE GOOD TO!
BOON DOCKS IS GREAT! THE CATFISH IS TO DYE FOR!!!GOOD SERVICE!!$$ ARE GOOD TO!
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5 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
Country Food at its best, 2006-01-12
Reviewed By: kelley
Reviewed By: kelley
kelley
i took my family to Boon Docks last year for the first time. it was the best home cooking since my grandmother. not to bad of a wait. got to browse around their country store enjoy a beer in the bar then sat down to good country greens overlooking the waterway. the best of all worlds. the kids will love it.
i took my family to Boon Docks last year for the first time. it was the best home cooking since my grandmother. not to bad of a wait. got to browse around their country store enjoy a beer in the bar then sat down to good country greens overlooking the waterway. the best of all worlds. the kids will love it.
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22 of 39 people found the following review helpful:
Boon Docks on the bay, 2005-01-24
Reviewed By: UP2NO1
Reviewed By: UP2NO1
UP2NO1
You're on the bay (actually the Intercoastal Waterway)with a real at home feel to the restaurant. Nobody does the NW Florida cusine quite as good, shoot they even fry their pickles (for real). Its all good.
You're on the bay (actually the Intercoastal Waterway)with a real at home feel to the restaurant. Nobody does the NW Florida cusine quite as good, shoot they even fry their pickles (for real). Its all good.
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