Gene's Oyster Bar

The only 5 star oyster bar in the area!! Limited seating, but unlimited taste... the atmosphere, the food and the service is much like you would have experienced 40 years ago.... truly a local treasure.. take cash, they don't accept credit cards....

The coolest old-school vibe, great conversation with your personal oyster shucker on the opposite side of the bar. Very personable, friendly, and genuine staff. LOVED IT. Will be back everytime I come through town.

I grew up about three blocks from Gene's and used to go their own regular basis with my parents. Have not been back for more than 35 years and surprisingly nothing has changed services still great and the food is extraordinary. Every time I go back to Panama City it will always be on my to do list.

Just a little hole in the wall but DAMN! It's a must when I visit my parents in PCB. Definitely not a "tourist trap" type restaurant. No frills mostly locals. Definitely worth a trip over the bridge if you're staying in PCB.

If you haven't been yet then don't miss it. I had shucked oysters. My friends had fried oysters, grouper, shrimp, & clam chowder. They were already sold out of their oyster stew, which I am told us amazing. I will be back on my next visit to Panama City, you can bet on that.A lot of folk from Flordia Baptist Disaster Relief frequent Gene's Oyster Bar when they are in town. I am sure their reputation has been spread across this nation by the volunteers that have come from states as far as Alaska, Hawaii, New York, Colorado, California, North & South Carolina.

Very fresh, delicious raw oysters. A small, cottage-like no frills place but clean and newer feeling on the outside. Definitely a local secret as it's off the beaten path!

Simple whole in the wall with the biggest, coldest, freshest oysters in Bay county!

This place is so great! A little hole in the wall with a long history. Food is great and service was great too. The seating is limited but worth going to.

Best oysters ever. Love this place

Food was outstanding!! Highly recommend this place. Do NOT go if you have a large party. There are only about 15 seats in the entire place and they are all bar stools. Not appropriate for infants, etc. The loaded baked oysters are the best I've had, the gumbo was very good, and the fried shrimp and grits are awesome!

The pleasantess and the seafood . One of my favs

Laid back, way back. Great oysters all the time. Kind of place if they wouldn't eat it they will not serve it to you. Great fried soft shelled crab.

Love it, absolutely delicious!!! Great atmosphere, the staff is experienced and very friendly. All around, 👍 great experience!

The best oysters and shimp I have ever eaten. The staff was great. If ever near gooo!!!

Very casual, cash only and very good.