Crab cakes are one of those perfect appetizers to share with a group. It’s one of the few foods even fussy eaters will gladly enjoy. However, not all restaurants in Panama City Beach can have ‘the best’.
There are plenty of creative and delicious ones to choose from. It takes something extra-special to make it to this list. Here are our favorite places for the best Panama City Beach crab cakes.
Four of the Best Crab Cakes in Panama City Beach
| Restaurant | Address |
| Firefly | 535 N Richard Jackson Blvd, Panama City Beach, FL 32407 |
| Grand Marlin | 5323 N Lagoon Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408 |
| Runaway Island | 14521 Front Beach Rd, Panama City Beach, FL 32413 |
| Shuckums | 15614 Front Beach Rd, Panama City, FL 32413 |
FIREFLY
Firefly gets a lot of things right, and one of them is their crab cakes. Only the best ingredients are used to make these premium Panama City Beach crab cakes.
The shishito pepper remoulade sauce blends perfectly with crispy, fried green tomatoes. These jumbo lump crab cakes have an elevated Southern twist that will make your mouth water.
The blue crab meat is laced with a signature blend of spices then deep fried to golden perfection.
This means it’s not a flavor profile you’ll get everywhere but once you’ve tried them, you will crave it every time.
GRAND MARLIN
Blue crabmeat comes into play again here at the Grand Marlin. This is where you can enjoy a more traditional New England style crab cake. The crab meant itself is moist and tender.
They’re served encased in a delicate golden fried crust sealing in all the flavor. If you’re enjoying brunch try these crab cakes Benedict style with poached eggs, asparagus and jalapeño hollandaise.
For dinner, enjoy them with roasted corn relish and a drizzle of creole mustard butter. It doesn’t matter the time of day, you’re gonna enjoy these crab cakes.
RUNAWAY ISLAND
These Panama City Beach crab cakes are made to order, and served seconds after they leave the oven.
Prepared with just the right amount of mayo and a hint of Old Bay Seasoning. The freshly prepared lemon caper mustard sauce compliments the sweet, light taste of the crab meat beautifully.
It’s a light oceanic taste that keeps you ordering them each time you visit.
If there’s a few people in your group, just go ahead and order two. That way everybody has enough.
SHUCKUMS
The crab cakes at Shuckums include a blend of seasoned jumbo lump meat and backfin crab.
They get a light coating of panko bread crumbs before a light sear on the flattop.
Next, they get crowned with a generous dollop of stone ground mustard remoulade.
This final touch gives the crab cakes at Shuckums just the right amount of heat.
