Plans for this unique restaurant have been in the making for over 20 years by locals who know fresh seafood and Panama City Beach. The restaurant boasts 2 levels of inside dining space, but the crowning achievement is the outdoor deck complete with a boardwalk that extends all the way to the shores of the white sandy beach. Come enjoy yourself on the outdoor deck, local seafood specialties, live entertainment and frosty drinks all with the Florida sun a breathtaking view of the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”. All while you sit back, relax and enjoy.
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Christmas Eve Dinner at Runaway Island
Make your Christmas Eve easy, festive, and full of island flavor.
Join us for a relaxed coastal dinner, holiday vibes, and festive cocktails — we’re open until 8 PM on Christmas Eve, so there’s plenty of time to celebrate before the big day.
🍹 Christmas Eve Drink Specials
🎄 The Mule – Our weekly favorite, holiday-ready with a fresh rosemary garnish
🔥 The Naughty – A Fireball cocktail topped with a cinnamon stick for extra holiday spice
🤍 The Nice – A smooth, creamy white cocktail that’s sweet, festive, and oh-so-Christmas
Whether you’ve been nice, naughty, or somewhere in between — we’ve got your pour covered. 😉
🎁 Skip the cooking, skip the cleanup, and enjoy Christmas Eve the Runaway Island way.
📍 Runaway Island
⏰ Open until 8 PM on Christmas Eve
🥂✨ New Year’s Eve is almost here — and the menu is set. ✨🥂
If you’re still deciding where to celebrate, let us make it easy.
Ring in the New Year at Runaway Island with exclusive NYE chef features crafted to end 2025 on a high note:
🐟 Mile Marker 0 Grouper
Woodfired black grouper topped with stone crab claws, sautéed green beans, and mustard sauce.
🥩 Carpet Bagger Steak
Barrel-cut beef tenderloin filet, fried Louisiana oyster, Parmesan Mornay, whipped potatoes, and grilled asparagus.
🍌 Bananas Foster Cake
Vanilla cake with banana buttercream and a perfectly brûléed banana finish.
Celebrate with Gulf-front views, elevated flavors, and a New Year’s toast worth remembering. 🌊✨
👉 Reservations are filling fast — book online now.
Ring in the New Year — British Style — at Runaway Island!
Want all the fun of New Year’s Eve without the late night? This celebration is for you.
Join us Tuesday, December 31st as we celebrate British New Year’s, counting down to midnight in London — right here in Panama City Beach!
🥂 Live countdown at 6 PM (midnight in London)
🎶 Touch of Class Band performing live
🍽️ Served Buffet – $26.99 per person
✨ Optional $4 Champagne Toast Upgrade
Choose your seating:
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Buffet Menu Highlights Include:
• Chicken Saltimbocca
• Shrimp & Broccoli Pasta
• Salmon with Lemon Dill Cream
• Beef Burgundy
• Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Vegetables, Salad & Assorted Desserts
🎟️ Reserve your table now:
👉 https://runawayislandpcb.com/live-music-2/british-new-years/
Celebrate early, enjoy coastal flavors, and toast the New Year the Runaway Island way. 🌴🥂
This week’s Dinner Special: It’s Got Three Tails, Yo! — Grilled Triple Tail topped with jumbo shrimp, served with sautéed green beans, coconut rice, and pineapple mango salsa. $31. Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last. 🐟🍤🌴
New Year’s Eve Chef Specials at Runaway Island
Ring in the New Year with three show-stopping features crafted just for NYE:
Mile Marker 0 Grouper
Woodfired black grouper topped with stone crab claws, served with sautéed green beans and a rich mustard sauce.
Carpet Bagger Steak
Barrel-cut beef tenderloin filet crowned with a fried Louisiana oyster and Parmesan Mornay, paired with whipped potatoes and grilled asparagus.
Bananas Foster Cake
Vanilla cake layered with banana buttercream icing and finished with a brûléed banana.
Celebrate in style with Gulf-front views, unforgettable flavors, and a toast to what’s next.
👉 Reservations encouraged — book online: https://runawayislandpcb.com/
Every Friday = Fish Fry Friday! 🎣🔥
All-You-Can-Eat breaded beer-battered Cod from 4–6 PM for $14.99.
Happening now through February!
This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special!
Start with Runaway Crusted Tuna — sashimi-grade tuna dusted with Runaway Grill seasoning & black pepper, served with sweet chili soy and grilled lemon.
Then choose your entrée:
🍍 Teriyaki Chicken – Grilled chicken breast glazed with teriyaki, topped with pineapple, and served with your choice of side.
🍤 Shrimp Basket – Crispy fried tail-on shrimp served with coconut rice and sweet chili dipping sauce.
📅 Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
Island-inspired flavors, fresh coastal vibes, and the best lunch deal on the beach — only at Runaway Island.
✌️🍹 Say Bye Felicia.
This bold tropical cocktail brings the heat with Cruzan Spiced Rum, Cruzan Coconut Rum, a splash of 151, and tropical juice. One sip and all your worries are gone.
Starting now, for every $100 worth of Gift Cards you buy online or in our Gift Shop, we`ll give you $20 extra to use next Spring! Buy them online here: https://runawayislandpcb.com/gift-shop/
This week’s Chef Special: Wood-Fired Pork Chop — Char-grilled Cheshire bone-in pork chop over parmesan & smoked Gouda grits, finished with bacon jam lemon butter. $28. This week only — through Sunday!
