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.
A New Tradition on
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🎉 It’s MJ’s Birthday! 🎂
One of our awesome regulars made this graphic for her, so you know we had to share it! MJ is working the lunch shift TODAY from 11AM–4PM, so come out to Runaway Island, grab some lunch, and help us wish her a very Happy Birthday! 🥳
We’re lucky to have some pretty great regulars—and an even better crew. Happy Birthday, MJ!
This Week’s Dinner Special: Kale Yeah Tuna
Pepper-crusted yellowfin tuna served over braised kale slaw with a spicy soy shrimp broth and chicken potstickers.
A little heat, a lot of flavor, and one special worth saying Kale Yeah to!
$29 — Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special!
Start with Potstickers — chicken dumplings lightly fried and served with sweet Thai sauce.
Then choose your entrée:
Shrimp Creole – Blackened shrimp topped with a tomato Creole sauce and served over white rice.
Prime NY Strip – An 8 oz. Certified Angus Prime NY Strip, grilled and served with loaded mashed potatoes and sautéed broccolini.
Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
LIMITED QUANTITIES! Get here early — when we’re out, we’re out!
This is one 2 for $22 you don’t want to miss. Grab a friend and head to Runaway Island this weekend!
You might just catch the Love Bug at Runaway Island. 💕🍹
This week’s drink special mixes vodka, peach schnapps, passion fruit, pineapple, and cranberry for a tropical sip that’s sweet, fruity, and dangerously easy to love.
Come grab one, kick back by the Gulf, and let the Love Bug bite. 🌴🌊
Love Bug | Weekly Drink Special
🔥 This Week’s Dinner Special: Yardbird & Fries
Wood-fired airline chicken breast served over house-cut steak fries and green beans, then finished with a rich chicken demi-glacé.
Straight from the wood fire and packed with flavor.
$27 — Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special!
Start with Mac & Cheese Bites — panko-crusted mac & cheese fritters, lightly fried and served with jalapeño ranch.
Then choose your entrée:
Gruyère Burger – A chargrilled beef patty on a toasted brioche bun topped with caramelized onions, bacon, and Gruyère cheese, served with fries.
Grouper Tacos – Fried grouper strips on flour tortillas with jalapeño ranch, pico, and cabbage, served with fries.
Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
Cheesy, crispy, and packed with flavor — grab a friend and head to Runaway Island for this weekend’s 2 for $22!
This Week’s Dinner Special: Pan-Seared Halibut
Wild-caught halibut filet, pan-seared and served with whipped potatoes and sautéed broccolini, then finished with crispy fried capers and lemon butter.
Fresh, simple, and packed with coastal flavor.
$31 — Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special!
Start with Beer Cheese Steak Fries — thick-cut fries topped with warm beer cheese sauce and crispy bacon.
Then choose your entrée:
Jalapeño Ranch Tacos – Fried shrimp topped with Colby Jack cheese, pico, cabbage, and jalapeño ranch on flour tortillas, served with fries.
BBQ Pork Sliders – Slow-smoked BBQ pork on toasted King’s Hawaiian rolls, served with pickles and loaded potato salad.
Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
Loaded fries, crispy shrimp tacos, and smoky BBQ pork — this weekend’s 2 for $22 has something for everyone. Grab a friend and join us at Runaway Island!
This Week’s Drink Special: Bayou Breeze
A little bayou flavor with an island state of mind.
The Bayou Breeze mixes Silver Rum, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice, Pineapple Juice, Lime Juice, and Grenadine, topped with Lemon-Lime Soda for a refreshing finish.
Come catch the breeze and enjoy one with a Gulf-front view at Runaway Island. Available this week only!
This Week’s Dinner Special: 235 Redfish
Blackened redfish topped with shrimp and a bold New Orleans-style BBQ sauce, served over creamy smoked Gouda grits.
A little taste of the Big Easy, right here on the Gulf. 🌊🍤
$31 — Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
