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
Panama City Beach
Upcoming LIVE Music and Events
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Tini Tuesday Is Calling
Tonight’s featured martini is pure dessert-in-a-glass vibes.
Key Lime Martini — $8
✨ Liquor 43
✨ Vanilla Vodka
✨ Fresh Lime Juice
✨ Splash of Pineapple
✨ Ice Cream Mix
✨ Graham Cracker Rim
Sweet, tangy, creamy, and dangerously smooth.
Grab your crew and make Tuesday your new favorite night.
This week’s Chef Special: Barrel Cut Filet — A 6 oz hand-cut filet of beef tenderloin served with whipped potatoes, grilled asparagus, and finished with a rich beef demi-glacé. $37. Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
2026 Winter Resident Specials at Runaway Island
Now through the end of February
Winter is better at the beach! Join us all season long for weekly food, drink, and entertainment specials—perfect for locals and snowbirds alike.
Mondays
🎤 Karaoke | 3–7 PM
🍹 Margarita Monday – $6 House Rita on the Rocks
Tuesdays
🍸 Tini Tuesday – $8 Select Specialty Martinis
Wednesdays
🧠 Trivia | 5–7 PM
🍷 Wine Down Wednesday – 50% off select bottles of wine
Thursdays
🀄 Mahjong | 11 AM – 3 PM
🎤 Karaoke | 3–7 PM
🍹 Thirsty Thursday – $6 select specialty drinks
Fridays
🐟 Fish Fry – $15 | 4–6 PM
A winter favorite you don’t want to miss
Saturdays & Sundays
🍔🌮 2 for $22 Lunch Special | 11 AM – 3 PM
These winter specials run now through the end of February, so grab your friends, bring your appetite, and make Runaway Island part of your weekly routine all season long.
👉 Tag your crew and come hang with us!
Friday = Fish Fry Friday at Runaway Island!
Join us from 4–6 PM for All-You-Can-Eat breaded, beer-battered cod for just $14.99.
Crispy, golden, and Gulf-side delicious — the perfect way to kick off the weekend.
And don’t forget… it’s happening every Friday through February, so come hungry and make it a tradition!
WEEKEND 2 FOR $22
Served Saturday & Sunday until 3PM!
Start with:
Toasted Ravioli – Lightly breaded and golden fried, served with our signature house red sauce.
Then choose your entrée:
Blackened Shrimp Alfredo – Tail-on shrimp over three cheese tortellini tossed in basil Alfredo.
Chicken Mozzarella Melt – Grilled chicken breast, smoked mozzarella, and basil pesto on a brioche bun. Served with fries.
Limited time only — bring a friend and come hungry!
British New Year’s is THIS WEDNESDAY at Runaway Island!
All the fun of New Year’s Eve — without the late night.
Join us this Wednesday, 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 (limited availability):
🕓 4:00 – 6:00 PM
🕖 7:00 – 9:00 PM
⏰ Time slots are starting to fill — reserve your table today!
👉 https://runawayislandpcb.com/live-music-2/british-new-years/
Celebrate early, dine coastal, and toast the New Year the Runaway Island way.
Weekly Chef Special — Available through Sunday!
Mahi Scampi: Char-grilled mahi topped with pan-seared jumbo shrimp, tomatoes, and rich lemon butter. Served with your choice of side.
📅 Available through Sunday evening — don’t miss out!
Fish Fry Friday is calling!
Join us for All-You-Can-Eat breaded, beer-battered cod from 4–6 PM for just $14.99.
It’s happening every Friday through February, so come hungry and make it your new weekly tradition.
🔥 You Asked… We Listened! 🔥
Last weekend’s 2 for $22 was so popular, we’re bringing it back!
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
Same crowd favorite. Same unbeatable deal. Only at Runaway Island.
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
