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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This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special!
Start with Coconut Shrimp — lightly fried, coconut-dusted shrimp served with sweet Thai chili sauce.
Then choose your entrée:
🍍 Back Beach Chicken Sandwich – Grilled chicken breast with charred pineapple, pepper jack cheese, bacon & teriyaki sauce on a toasted brioche bun, served with fries.
🍤 Front Beach Tacos – Fried shrimp topped with pineapple mango salsa, sriracha & cabbage on warm flour tortillas, served with fries.
📅 Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
Tropical flavors, beachside vibes, and the best lunch deal around — only at Runaway Island.
This Week’s Chef Special: Shrimpin’ Ain’t Easy
Crispy spiny lobster nuggets and jumbo shrimp served over a bed of creamy cheese grits, topped with lemon butter and local microgreens.
$33 — Available through Sunday or while it lasts.
This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special!
Start with Pretzel Bites — Bavarian-style soft pretzel bites dusted with sea salt and served with rich beer cheese dip.
Then choose your entrée:
Black Forest Sausage – Smoked German sausage on a hoagie roll with peppers, onions & spicy brown mustard, served with fries.
Shrimp & Fish Basket – Crispy fried shrimp and fish strips served with fries, cocktail & tartar sauce.
📅 Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
Big flavors, cold drinks, and the best lunch deal on the beach — only at Runaway Island.
This Week’s Chef Special: Redfish Creole
Blackened redfish topped with jumbo shrimp and a rich tomato Creole sauce. Served with your choice of side.
Just like mosquitoes all year long or jazz on Sundays — it’s about as traditional Louisiana as it gets.
$29 — Available through Sunday or while it lasts.
🔥 This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special! 🔥
Start with Toasted Ravioli — panko-crusted three cheese ravioli, lightly fried and served with our house red sauce.
Then choose your entrée:
🍔 Jamburg – Chargrilled beef patty on Texas toast with provolone, bourbon bacon jam & garlic aioli, served with fries.
🍤 Shrimp Taco – Crispy fried shrimp with cabbage, pico & sriracha mayo on warm flour tortillas, served with fries.
📅 Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
Back to normal, same great deal — only at Runaway Island. 🌴🌊🍴
Dinner Special: Salmon in the Sun
Wood-fired Atlantic salmon served with sun-dried tomato Alfredo pasta, topped with lemon butter and local micro greens. A bright, flavorful dish perfect for the week.
$29 — Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
We’re Opening Early at 10AM for the Air Show — and the 2 for $22 is Back This Weekend!
Join us early, grab a great seat, and enjoy this weekend’s 2 for $22 while you watch the action over the Gulf.
Start with Fried Ravioli — panko and parmesan crusted ravioli, lightly fried and served with marinara.
Then choose your entrée:
🥪 Country Ham Sliders – Smoked ham on King’s Hawaiian rolls with BBQ sauce & pickles, served with fries.
🍤 Shrimp & Grits – Blackened shrimp served over creamy cheese grits and topped with lemon butter.
📅 Saturday & Sunday • Opening Early at 10AM
Come early, enjoy the air show, and take advantage of the best lunch deal on the beach — only at Runaway Island. 🌴✈️🌊
Weekly Dinner Special: Southern Tide
Grilled triple tail served over a rich gumbo purée with roasted spaghetti squash and Conecuh smoked sausage. A bold, Southern-inspired dish packed with flavor.
$31 — Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
Come meet the Easter Bunny Sunday during our Beach Easter Egg Hunt starting at 9:30am before our Easter Buffet.
This Week’s 2 for $22 — Saturday Only!
Our 2 for $22 is Saturday only this week as we prepare for our Easter Buffet on Sunday — so don’t miss your chance to enjoy this weekend’s special!
Start with Island Tenders — three crispy chicken tenders tossed in Runaway wing sauce and served with celery & ranch.
Then choose your entrée:
🍤 Shrimp Taco – Fried shrimp with pico, cabbage & sriracha aioli on a warm flour tortilla, served with fries.
🍔 The EB Burger – Chargrilled beef patty topped with pepper jack cheese, avocado spread & bacon on a brioche bun, served with fries.
📅 Saturday Only • 11AM–3PM
Join us Saturday for the 2 for $22… then come back Sunday for our Easter Buffet! 🌊🐰🍴
