Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar: Southern Coastal Flavor with a Front-Row View of St. Andrews Bay |
Waterfront dining, Gulf-inspired dishes, cocktails and live music come together at one of Downtown Panama City’s most scenic restaurants. |
There are plenty of places around Bay County to grab seafood, but few put you quite as close to the heart of Downtown Panama City’s waterfront as Harrison's Kitchen & Bar. Located at 5 Harrison Avenue, beside the Panama City Marina, Harrison’s combines Southern coastal cooking with sweeping views across St. Andrews Bay.
The restaurant describes its style simply as “casual Southern coastal cuisine,” and that is a pretty good summary of what diners can expect: familiar Southern flavors mixed with seafood influences that feel right at home along Florida’s Gulf Coast.
A Waterfront Setting Made for Panama City
Part of Harrison’s appeal begins before the food reaches the table. Large windows bring the bay into the dining room, while covered and open-air patio seating gives guests the opportunity to enjoy the breeze and waterfront scenery outside.
The building itself incorporates brick, wood flooring and industrial touches inspired by the history of the Panama City Marina. The result feels polished without becoming overly formal, a restaurant that works just as well for lunch with friends as it does for date night, a family dinner or an evening watching the sun settle over the bay.
Even the restaurant's name connects to local history. According to Harrison’s, “Harrison” was an early name associated with the community that eventually became Panama City, while Harrison Avenue remains one of Downtown Panama City’s signature streets and leads directly toward the restaurant and waterfront.
Gulf Seafood Meets Southern Comfort
The menu leans into the combination you would hope to find at a Northwest Florida waterfront restaurant: seafood, Southern favorites and approachable coastal dishes.
Diner favorites and frequently praised offerings have included southern smothered pork loin, grouper, shrimp, oysters, shrimp and grits, seafood appetizers and Southern-style sides. Harrison’s has also developed a particularly strong reputation among guests seeking gluten-free choices, including several seafood and comfort-food options that can sometimes be difficult to find at traditional coastal restaurants.
And don't overlook the bar. Harrison’s features a full-service bar, making it an easy stop for cocktails, wine or a cold drink overlooking the marina.
Happy Hour, Live Music & Sunday Brunch
Harrison’s isn't only about dinner.
The restaurant currently promotes live music on Wednesdays from 5:30–8:30 p.m., Fridays from 6–9 p.m. and Sundays from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. It also offers weekday happy hour specials from 3-6 p.m., although specials can change, so checking the restaurant's current event schedule before visiting is a good idea.
Sunday brings another reason to visit the waterfront: brunch from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. with some breakfast menu items. The American, Chicken & Velvet Waffles, Benny In A Hole, & Omelets.
Worth Adding to Your Panama City Foodie List
What makes Harrison’s stand out isn't one single plate. It's the complete experience, good coastal food, drinks, live entertainment and one of Downtown Panama City's best waterfront locations.
Come for seafood and Southern flavor, grab a table overlooking St. Andrews Bay, order something cold from the bar and give yourself time to enjoy the view. That's the kind of meal that reminds you why eating local in Panama City can be just as much about where you are as what's on your plate.
Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar
☎️ 850-979-5550
Harrison’s Kitchen & Bar Website
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Love watching the boats come in from the patio.
Breakfast menu on Sunday brunch is hard to beat.
Wednesday evenings feel special with the music and happy hour.
Wish they did more vegetarian options but seafood is great.
Would love more non-seafood choices but it’s still a solid spot.
Great place for date night. View and food set the mood.
Historic touches in the decor are cool.
Fish was super fresh, you can really taste the difference.
Their happy hour starts early, perfect after work.
I always bring family here when they visit.
We went for live music Wednesday. Singer was so good!
That wood and brick inside gives it a cool vibe.
Service was a bit slow last time I went.
Appreciate their gluten-free menu, it’s hard to find around here.
Patio gets a bit crowded on weekends but atmosphere is worth it.
The southern smothered pork loin is my go-to.
Benny In A Hole is the best brunch dish!
Love that it feels casual, not too fancy.
Seafood platter is enough to share. Portions are huge!
Music gets a bit loud sometimes but it’s a fun spot.
Wasn’t a fan of the pork loin, but apps were solid.
Took my family for a birthday dinner and everyone loved it.
My kids loved the mac and cheese there. Winning kids menu.
Wish their menu had a few more veggie options.
Big fan of the history behind the name.
The bar has a great cocktail menu for happy hour.
Prices can be a little high for dinner but the view makes up for it.
Oysters here are so fresh every time!
Wish their menu had more vegetarian options.
Wish they were open on Tuesdays, always forget!
Happy hour deals are my favorite part.
Love the view of St. Andrews Bay at sunset.
Great happy hour deals! Margaritas were perfect.
Friendly staff and fresh seafood, what else do you need?
Glad they kept it casual and not too fancy.
Stopped here during the boat parade, food came out quick!
Service was slow on my last visit. Hope it’s better now.
I appreciate the nod to local history in their name.
Best spot to watch the sunset in downtown.
A little pricey for me but you pay for the view I guess.
Wish they were open on Tuesdays.
Does anyone know if they allow dogs on the patio?
Went on my birthday. Good cocktails and friendly staff!
Not a seafood fan but the pork loin is really tasty.
I like sitting outside. Fresh breeze and the boats going by.
Their chicken and waffles is fire. Had it last month.
Parking down there on weekends is rough but worth it for the food.
The live music on Fridays makes the place for me.
Always happy to find gluten-free options somewhere local.
Have to check out that brunch, sounds pretty good for a Sunday.
Tried the shrimp and grits last Sunday, definitely recommend.
Love the view from the patio at Harrison’s. Brings me a little peace.
Fun spot for date night.
Omelets at brunch are huge!
Honestly the grouper was just okay for me.
Cocktails are strong and not overpriced.
Sitting outside with a cold beer is the move here.
That sunset view over St. Andrews Bay is unreal.
Nice spot but wish parking was easier by the marina.
Chicken & velvet waffles are different but so good.
Big windows make the whole place feel open.
We did Sunday brunch last week. Chicken & waffles was awesome.
Grouper sandwich is a winner every time.
The live music on Fridays is always a good time.
Parking can be tough sometimes.
Downtown needed a place like this.
Great spot for live music, especially on Fridays.
They have gluten-free fried oysters!
Went for Sunday brunch once, it was busy but worth it.
Gluten free options make this my favorite place downtown.
I like the patio seating there.
Shrimp and grits are so good at Harrison’s.
Love the view from the patio here.
Can’t beat drinks by the water.
Love their shrimp and grits!