Pompano Joe’s Guide

If there’s one thing everyone should do when visiting Florida’s Emerald Coast, it is sample the region’s phenomenal seafood. The Gulf Coast is famous for having some of the best seafood in the world, and there’s no better place to enjoy it than at Pompano Joe’s. 

Coined the “ultimate beach snack shack” and one of the “world’s best beach restaurants” by the Travel Channel, Pompano Joe’s is popular with locals and visitors alike. 

Read on to learn more about Pompano Joe’s, including their locations, contact information, menu, and more! 

Location and Contact Info

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There are actually two Pompano Joe’s restaurants, but both are located along the Emerald Coast. The original location first opened its doors in 1995 and is situated between Miramar Beach and Destin. But this location proved to be so popular that a second location – this one located in Panama City Beach near Pier Park – was opened in 2013.  

Both locations are relatively similar, so you should feel free to visit whichever one is most convenient during your Florida vacation adventure. With that said, there are subtle differences between the two, so many visitors enjoy making time to check both locations out. 

Destin Location

• Address: 2237 Scenic Gulf Highway, Miramar Beach, FL 32550   
• Telephone Number: 850-837-2224
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pompanojoes

Panama City Beach Location

• Address: 16202 Front Beach Road, Panama City Beach, FL 32413   
• Telephone Number: 850-233-1790
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Pompano-Joes-Panama-City-Beach/515892898469745?fref=ts

You can find more information about both locations at the restaurant’s website: https://www.pompano-joes.com/

Pompano Joe’s Seafood House Menu  

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While both restaurants offer very similar menu items, including several identical dishes, there are some differences between the two. We’ll share some of the highlights and can’t-miss items from each location below. 

Pompano Joe’s Menu (Destin)

Pompano Joe’s is famous for its fresh seafood, and the Destin menu is overflowing with great choices. Start by ordering one of their delicious appetizers (we recommend the reggae rolls), before moving on to your entrée. They offer a variety of freshly caught selections, including grouper, snapper, yellow-fin tuna, and mahi-mahi, which you can order chargrilled, blackened, or fried. 

If you’d prefer shellfish, you’ll definitely want to check out their 1.5-pound snow crab feast, though the sea scallops, fried oysters, and jumbo shrimp are also worthy of consideration. With all of that said, their Miramar Fish & Shrimp plate is one of the restaurant’s most popular dishes, and features mahi-mahi and jumbo gulf shrimp, topped with a crawfish cream sauce. 

Pompano Joe’s also has a variety of items for land lovers, ranging from chicken tenders to blackened ribeyes to Jamaican jerk chicken. They also offer soups, salads, sandwiches, vegetarian options, and a kid’s menu, so there is definitely something for everyone!

Just be sure to save room for dessert – their creamy coconut cake is simply marvelous! 

Pompano Joe’s Menu (Panama City Beach)

The Panama City Beach menu is pretty similar to the menu offered at the Destin location, but some items are a bit more popular at this location than the other. 

You’ll still want to start with an appetizer. Patrons rave about the coral reef nachos, but you can never go wrong with an order of oysters on the half shell. You’ll notice that this location doesn’t offer the Miramar Fish & Shrimp combo, but they do have a seafood sampler platter that is pretty similar.  Featuring broiled mahi-mahi, jumbo Gulf shrimp, scallops, and a mini crab cake, you’ll be dreaming about it long after your vacation is over.

You can also order ribeyes, chicken tenders, chicken fettuccine and other items from dry land if seafood isn’t your thing, and they also offer a variety of soups, sandwiches, and salads for those looking for a lighter option. They also offer a children’s menu and a variety of gluten-free options too. 

We think the creamy coconut cake at this location is also scrumptious, but don’t sleep on the chocolate overload cake – it’s a doozie! 

Happy Hour at Pompano Joe’s

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Both Pompano Joe’s locations provide daily happy hour specials. The specific drinks, appetizers, and prices involved vary between the locations, as do the hours. 

Happy Hour Specials at Pompano Joe’s Destin

Happy Hour at the Destin location takes place from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM every day.  

• $7.50 Margaritas
• $3.50 Draft beers
• $7.50 PJ’s punch
• $5.00 House wine
• $10.00 Smoked tuna dip
• $10.00 Pork nachos
• $10.00 Calamari
• $10.00 Cheese sticks

Happy Hour Specials at Pompano Joe’s Panama City Beach

Happy Hour at the Panama City Beach location takes place from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM every day. 

• $3.50 Domestic draft beers
• $7.00 PJ’S punch 
• $6.00 Margaritas (on the rocks) 
• $5.00 House wine
• $4.50 Well drinks
• $6.00 House bloody Mary   
• $10.00 Bar nachos 
• $8.00 Tuna dip
• $8.00 Hand-battered fried mushrooms 
• $10.00 Firecracker shrimp 

Other Things to Love About Pompano Joe’s: Outdoor Seating & Souvenirs!

While Pompano Joe’s certainly has awesome food and great happy hour specials, it’s more than just a restaurant – it is also a great place to enjoy the great Florida weather! Both locations have outdoor seating areas available. The Destin location has a large outdoor deck that overlooks the beach (as well as an indoor seating area with beach-facing windows), while the Panama City Beach location features two outdoor dining areas – one at ground level and the other on the second story. 

You can also grab some great souvenirs when you visit. In addition to typical beach-town offerings like sunglasses and hats, they sell great-looking T-shirts in an array of colors. 

Just be sure to stop by the large shark statue in front of the Panama City Beach location and take your own Pompano Joe’s photos!

The Pompano Joe’s Beach Cam

One of the neatest things about the Destin Pompano Joe’s location is the beach cam mounted right outside the restaurant. Operated by Old98Destin.com, the camera faces the beach and gives you a look at the surf, white sands, and people in the area. 

Best of all, you can even control the camera from your computer; you can pan left or right, zoom in or out, and even check out archived footage. It also features a handy “share” function, so you can send clips to your friends. 

Check Out Pompano Joe’s During Your Destin Vacation!

Pompano Joe’s is definitely an attraction you’ll want to check out when visiting Destin, but there are also a ton of other things to enjoy in the area. You can grab a drink at a local bar, play a round of miniature golf, or treat yourself to a day spa visit.  

But you have to act fast to ensure you get the vacation home of your dreams – check out our available rentals page and book your Destin vacation now!

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