
World Famous Pineapple Willy's is the Panama City Beach Seafood restaurant where it all began! Since 1984, William Buskell, (aka Pineapple Willy) has remained true to his mission of great food, great cocktails and great staff. Today, we still serve the best ribs on the beach, the staff is as friendly as ever, and the music & drinks at Willy's Live just get better every year!
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Along the sugar white sand coast of the original Panama City Beach, sits what remains of an old historical 1,000-foot pier opened to the public in 1936, at the time known as "The Panama City Beach Pier". Over the past 80 years, this pier has seen the best and worst that life and nature have to offer.
Notice: The consumption of raw or undercooked meat, poultry, seafood or shellfish may increase your risk of food borne illness. Drinks can not be exchanged or refunded. Your understanding is greatly appreciated. Freshly fried tortilla chips covered with white queso, shredded pulled pork, and topped with a blend of sauteed red onions, fresh pineapple, red peppers, red onion, cilantro, and lime juice.
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Jeremy B.
Jan 09, 2022
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Definitely our go to spot whenever we find ourselves in PCB . We love that they can accommodate large groups in a timely manner. We also enjoyed that all of our food dishes tasted good. We also enjoy their bar area. You can get large frozen margaritas & daiquiris for a good price , especially if you purchase their large margarita cup I think there's a discounted price for refills when using their cup.
It's a booming location that's right on the bustling beach of PCB.
It's a booming location that's right on the bustling beach of PCB.
Sharon Howard
Nov 19, 2021
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B. Jones
Oct 29, 2021
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Lloyd Mershon
Oct 21, 2021
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Hopping joint right on the beach! This place is packed all the time but it is worth the wait. One of the best place to catch a beautiful sunset on the beach. You can grab a quick bite and drink while waiting for your table. We tried a trio of appetizers (peel and eat shrimp, pulled pork nachos, chicken wings) and split a salad. The wait staff are so friendly and really good at their job!!
Shane Duvall
Oct 13, 2021
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Always a cool place to stop in and have a bite. Alligator bites along with a pineapple willy and an oyster city beer for starters was an excellent choice. The willy was very good and not overdone, the beer was a great local recommendation by the server. We ordered one clam basket and shrimp basket, both with fries. Both baskets were very good, and a decent size portion of food. Prices are reasonable and service was great. A must frequent.
Sherry V.
Oct 12, 2021
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Shelly S.
Oct 10, 2021
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Wing D.
Oct 06, 2021
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Samantha A.
Sep 29, 2021
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Wait time was very minimal on a Saturday around 3pm. Watched the football games on the big screens while we waited. Very good atmosphere for college football fans. Once seated, 10min wait, our server was very helpful and informative of the menu. We got the nachos as an appetizer and they were delicious! Grilled Mahi Caesar salad was very good as well. Went with the Pina Colada and Strawberry mixed frozen drink and it was fabulous!
Carmen H.
Sep 28, 2021
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Pineapple Willy's never fails me! Whenever I'm in the Panama/Destin area, this is definitely a place I stop. My fiancé and I visited again on this past Friday and it was just as we remembered. We were greeted by Angie, which she was very attentive and kind throughout our visit. We ordered a Strawberry/ Piña Colada daiquiri to start with hush puppies. The daiquiri was so refreshing and good! The hush puppies were good, just wished they were a little hotter. For entrees, we both ordered shrimp Po'Boys with French fries. Everything was delicious, again just wished it was a little
Shonica Smithers
Sep 28, 2021
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My first experience at Pineapple Willy’s was OK. A lot of people suggested that I try this restaurant. The restaurant was right off the beach in Panama City,Florida. The food was good, however I was not impress with the customer service. Two young ladies were checking people in for tables and one asked “how many was in my party “ and I stated just me ,so she proceeded to laugh and ask the other young lady behind her “was their a table for one”? and she say “yes” (I didn’t get that but it wasn’t a friendly greeting ).
Another staff member came up and escorted me to my table asking
Another staff member came up and escorted me to my table asking
Dennis Frye
Sep 16, 2021
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Amber Terry
Sep 15, 2021
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Anthony M.
Sep 06, 2021
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Steve V.
Aug 12, 2021
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We came here for dinner on a Saturday night in the summer and it was of course packed. The wait was 90 minutes. We parked in their large free lot and found a table outside while we waited. We also ordered appetizers and frozen drinks from the bar while we waited. The line for that was long, but it moved quickly and our food came up quickly as well. The peel and eat shrimp were good as was the chips and queso. It was a bit pricey, but worth it to eat while we waited.
We were seated after about 70 minutes so it was under what they quoted us. There was live music and lots of TVs in the bar area
We were seated after about 70 minutes so it was under what they quoted us. There was live music and lots of TVs in the bar area
Lee Roy Bam-Bam Richardson Ii
Aug 11, 2021
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This place rocks!!!! To my man Blake, the way you engaged with my wife was priceless... Also Sry about that! He did a really awesome job, keep our cups full and table attended! The food was amazing! See pics! The view was amazing. Dinner and sunset into the Gulf was a for sure score! And we the half price refill cups Blake turned us onto we will for sure be back today for those Margaritas!!!! This place is a go to for the FAMILY win as well. Nice merch shop and all!!!!
Sharon C.
Aug 04, 2021
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I am not rating Pineapple Willie's for the quality of their food, but just the attitude towards their customers.
Pineapple Willie's is the place to be in Panama City. For some, going to the most popular spot is worth a long wait and attitude from staff.
There's a sign at the hostess stand that says it all. "The adult equivalent of a child asking, 'are we there, yet?' Is an adult asking, 'how much longer?'
That's not exactly true. A child has no choose. An adult waiting at a restaurant can decide if the wait is worth it. If it's 5 minutes longer
Pineapple Willie's is the place to be in Panama City. For some, going to the most popular spot is worth a long wait and attitude from staff.
There's a sign at the hostess stand that says it all. "The adult equivalent of a child asking, 'are we there, yet?' Is an adult asking, 'how much longer?'
That's not exactly true. A child has no choose. An adult waiting at a restaurant can decide if the wait is worth it. If it's 5 minutes longer
Soncerae M.
Jul 31, 2021
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Go to this place in an off peak time (we went at 245pm) as you get sat RIGHT away AND we were sat on the pier which is great! In the photo from left: kids pineapple drink cup ($6.99) with chicken littles (aka chicken strips, came with a mini rice Krispy treat so that was nice), Mahi Mahi po boy, 32oz Miami vice ($15 to start and $10 refill) and pulled pork sandwich.
A little pricey but it's beach front so that's just kind of the deal! Our server was quick and attentive!
A little pricey but it's beach front so that's just kind of the deal! Our server was quick and attentive!
Kayla L.
Jul 17, 2021
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I was super underwhelmed by this place... it's fine if you're into tourist places but I wouldn't recommend if you are looking for actual food food. My canned beer was good, that I poured into my own cup. The onion rings were okay. Poboy was a bust, the bread was hard, lettuce was limp and gross, didn't attempt the tomato- just ate the shrimp off of it with remoulade sauce. They also wouldn't sub my fries for hush puppies but kindly told me I could pay 3.50 to get an additional side.... Like, just add the difference and leave out the fries. Not that hard. Bill was 90 bucks
Cynthia Standifird
Jul 11, 2021
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Place is extremely over rated. They stop taking carryout orders after 4. The wait to be seated is an hour and a half and the waiting area with seats is hot. The line for mixed drinks while you wait is the complete length of the restaurant..
Food is good and they bring you a lot of food. It's pricey but for the amount of food you get for a tourist place isn't too bad.
Food is good and they bring you a lot of food. It's pricey but for the amount of food you get for a tourist place isn't too bad.
Mike F.
Jun 28, 2021
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Anthony Couillard
Jun 18, 2021
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This place is pretty huge, it's located right on the beach it has a large bar area with picnic tables then the main hall and then another outside area that's kind of on a pier. This place was slammed when we came it was about a 45 minute wait. We went into one of the bars got some drinks and kind of walked around and hung out until our table was ready. It's kind of a tourist trap restaurant but overall it was pretty good. Nothing we had was super amazing but it was all above average and definitely worth our time. The kids really loved it with their fancy little Pineapple Willy's mug I felt like
Sarah S.
May 04, 2021
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This place is deserving of all the hype. The drinks are expensive BUT that's what you should expect anyways for a beachfront. I was being basic and got the chicken strip basket. But for $13, I couldn't finish it. I got about 7 tenders. So not over priced in my opinion.
Pros: portion size, view, parking lot is huge.
Cons: drink prices
Pros: portion size, view, parking lot is huge.
Cons: drink prices