Uncle Ernie's

Reviews

• JC

  Jana Castelan

  2 days ago
  5.0
  Todays soup ravioli was INCREDIBLE! I could make a meal of it . The shrimp and grits was perfectly prepared and presented. Hubbu had fried shrimp and fries, also delicious. Ali was great too, she was there when you needed her, not too much. Definitely will be back. I love living in PC, too hot to sit outside today, October.
• AV

  Amelia VanDyke

  3 days ago
  5.0
  We ate at U Foe Ernie’s on Sunday, August 16th, and EVERYTHING we ordered was absolutely exceptional! 🤤🔥 Our server Jillian was wonderful! We started with the coconut shrimp, and they were incredible. Levi had the grouper with fries, and I had the blackened shrimp with fries and slaw — every single thing was delicious! And y’all… THE BREAD. 😍🔥 Served with their oil and pesto — I could’ve eaten it by itself! Seriously, if you’re in Panama City Beach, GO HERE! This is easily one of the best places we’ve eaten. Great food, great service, and everything was fresh and flavorful. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 10/10 — HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We will absolutely be back! 🦐🐟🌴
• AA

  Ashley

  Aug 12, 2026
  4.0
  We really enjoyed our experience at Uncle Ernie’s! We ordered the Ahi Tuna meal, grilled fish tacos, shrimp and grits, and a burger. The Ahi Tuna was good, but because fish is on the lighter side, it wasn’t as filling as we had hoped. The shrimp and grits were DELICIOUS and definitely a highlight of the meal. The grilled fish tacos were lacking a bit in flavor, so I would probably try something else next time. We also ordered drinks, and I highly recommend the Spicy Pineapple Coconut Margarita! The staff were very attentive, and our food was delivered in a timely manner. After dinner, we enjoyed the beautiful bay views and watched the sunset from the outdoor swings in the back. It was a great way to end the evening!
• VR

  Viviana Rodriguez

  Aug 8, 2026
  5.0
  Yesterday was my birthday, and we chose this restaurant to celebrate because it’s very popular here in Panama City. We absolutely loved it! The food was spectacular, and the service was amazing—very friendly and attentive. I wish I knew the name of the guy who took care of us because he was truly incredible and made our experience even more special. I 100% recommend this place! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
• KJ

  Kimberley Johnson

  Jul 31, 2026
  1.0
  I rarely write negative Google reviews. In fact, I’ve only written a few in my life, and they’ve all been positive. The last thing I wanted to do on vacation was write this, but after our experience at Uncle Ernie’s, I feel people deserve to know what happened. We arrived around 5:30 with a party of 13, including several children. We were seated on an extremely hot patio with no air circulating. Within five minutes, all the ice in our glasses had melted. We immediately asked our waitress for more ice. She said she’d bring it, but never did. That was the beginning of one problem after another. I wasn’t trying to complain. I tried to be patient. Throughout dinner I got up six times to find our waitress and a seventh time to speak privately with the manager because everyone at our table was frustrated, but no one else wanted to make a scene. My daughter waited a long time for her tuna. When it finally arrived, it wasn’t good and she barely touched it. My 10-year-old niece quietly waited for her macaroni and cheese without complaining. I didn’t realize she had never received it until everyone else had finished eating. When I found our waitress, she told me the manager was getting it. Instead, another order of mozzarella sticks came out by mistake. Her macaroni and cheese finally arrived after everyone else had finished. No child should have to sit hungry while everyone else eats. We also discovered someone at our table never received the cheese sticks they ordered, even though they were on the bill. My son ordered the soft-shell crab and couldn’t eat it. It was so bad he spit it into his napkin. I asked the manager to remove it from the bill. Meanwhile, my friend and his wife were being dripped on throughout dinner from what appeared to be a leak or air-conditioning condensation. I ordered the Filet Imperial with an added crab cluster. My broccoli never arrived, and my medium steak came out so undercooked that blood ran into my mashed potatoes. I quietly spoke with the manager because I didn’t want to embarrass my family. His response was simply, “That’s our medium.” By the time my steak came back, everyone else had finished eating. I boxed it because I wasn’t going to have twelve people waiting on me. I came to enjoy dinner with my family, not eat alone back at the condo. The manager removed the gratuity, then our waitress offered three desserts for thirteen people “for our trouble.” We declined. I paid $151.12 for my grandson and me. Thankfully, he enjoyed his meal. I never got to enjoy mine. As soon as I left the parking lot, I called the restaurant several times, pressed 2 for the hostess, and no one answered. I left a voicemail, and as I’m writing this, no one has returned my call. I wasn’t looking for free food. I was looking for accountability. A simple apology and an offer to comp the meal I never got to enjoy with my family would have gone a long way. Instead, the manager never once said, “I’m sorry.” He simply thanked me for telling him. I work hard for my money, and $151.12 is not a small amount to spend on dinner. This was the worst restaurant experience I’ve ever had, and my hope is that someone from Uncle Ernie’s returns my call and makes this right.