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 week’s Dinner Special: Pearl Street Chicken — Wood-fired airline chicken breast topped with a rich soy demi-glacé, served with miso butter steak fries. $28. Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special is here! Start with Boneless Wings — crispy chicken bites tossed in Sweet Thai Chili sauce, served with celery & ranch.
Then choose your entrée:
🍔 English Pub Burger – Char-grilled beef patty on a toasted pretzel bun with English pub mustard, sharp white cheddar & bacon, served with fries.
🐟 Boardwalk Basket – Fried flounder filet and shrimp served with fries, cocktail sauce & tartar.
📅 Saturday & Sunday • 11AM–3PM
The best flavors on the beach at the best price — only at Runaway Island!
We`re only a few weeks away from Thanksgiving at Runaway Island. Skip the cooking this year and celebrate island-style!
Enjoy a full All-You-Can-EatThanksgiving buffet overlooking the Gulf — featuring all your holiday favorites plus a coastal twist.
🍗 Oven-Roasted Turkey & Ham
🥔 Mashed Potatoes & Cornbread Stuffing
🐟 Blackened Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce
🍤 Fried Gulf Shrimp
🥧 Pumpkin Pie & Apple Cobbler
📅 Thursday, November 27 | 10:30 AM – 6 PM
💲 Adults $36.95 | Kids (12 & under) $20
📞 Reservations recommended: 850-634-4884
Celebrate with family, friends, and Gulf-front views at Runaway Island in Panama City Beach. More info here: https://runawayislandpcb.com/live-music-2/thanksgiving-at-the-island/
This week’s Chef Special: Lobster Ravioli - Stuffed with cold-water lobster, parmesan, and mascarpone cheese, then cooked in brown butter and topped with beurre blanc for $28.
Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
🌴 This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special! 🌴
Start with Fried Okra – crispy battered okra nuggets served with our house-made buttermilk ranch.
Then choose your entrée:
🐟 Blackened Swordfish – Fresh swordfish perfectly blackened, topped with mango-pineapple salsa, and served with fried sweet plantains.
🍔 Mushroom Swiss Burger – Juicy Hereford beef patty with sautéed mushrooms, melted Swiss, and garlic aioli on a brioche bun, served with fries.
📅 Available Saturday & Sunday, 11AM–3PM.
Flavor, freshness, and the best deal on the beach — only at Runaway Island! 🌊🍴
Thanksgiving at Runaway Island. Skip the cooking this year and celebrate island-style!
Enjoy a full All-You-Can-EatThanksgiving buffet overlooking the Gulf — featuring all your holiday favorites plus a coastal twist.
🍗 Oven-Roasted Turkey & Ham
🥔 Mashed Potatoes & Cornbread Stuffing
🐟 Blackened Redfish with Crawfish Cream Sauce
🍤 Fried Gulf Shrimp
🥧 Pumpkin Pie & Apple Cobbler
📅 Thursday, November 27 | 10:30 AM – 6 PM
💲 Adults $36.95 | Kids (12 & under) $20
📞 Reservations recommended: 850-634-4884
Celebrate with family, friends, and Gulf-front views at Runaway Island in Panama City Beach. More info here: https://runawayislandpcb.com/live-music-2/thanksgiving-at-the-island/
This week’s Chef Special: Redfish Étouffée — Blackened Redfish topped with a traditional étouffée sauce and jumbo shrimp, served with your choice of side. $33. Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
Check out this Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special! Start with Poutine Fries — crispy Runaway fries smothered in brown gravy and topped with house-shredded sharp cheddar cheese.
Then choose your entrée:
Chicken Mushroom Melt – Wood-fired chicken breast with roasted portobello mushrooms, Swiss cheese, and garlic mayo on a toasted ciabatta bun, served with fries.
Shrimp Étouffée – Bronzed shrimp in a rich Creole étouffée sauce served over a bed of white rice.
Available Saturday & Sunday, 11AM–3PM. Warm, hearty flavors perfect for a weekend at the beach!
This week’s Chef Special: Grilled Swordfish — Wood-fired swordfish served with sweet plantains, tender broccolini, and finished with vibrant chimichurri for $30. Available through Sunday evening or while supplies last.
This Weekend’s 2 for $22 Special! Start with Buffermill Biscuits — warm, fresh-baked biscuits served with honey butter and bacon jam.
Then choose your entrée:
🐟 Fried Catfish – Crispy catfish fritters served with smoked gouda grits and creamy coleslaw.
🍔 Black & Blue Burger – Juicy Hereford beef patty topped with blackened seasoning, applewood-smoked blue cheese, and served with fries.
📅 Available Saturday & Sunday, 11AM–3PM. Southern comfort meets coastal flavor — only at Runaway Island! 🌴🌊
