Panama City's Favorite Oyster Shack
Tucked off Tyndall Parkway, away from the tourist strip. Locals know it. Now you do too.
Fresh Gulf Oysters, Baked or Chargrilled
Loaded with three cheeses, Cajun sauce, garlic, and butter, then baked until bubbly. Or chargrilled with herbs for a smoky finish. Simple, fresh, real.
The Smokehouse Burger
Crispy bacon, smoky cheddar, seared crust. Regulars say it's the best burger in Panama City — hard to argue.
Seafood & BBQ Catering For Every Occasion
From family gatherings and office lunches to parties and special events, Gary's Oyster Shack makes catering simple. Enjoy fresh seafood and BBQ favorites prepared for groups of all sizes.
Something for Everyone
Event Space
Host your next event in Panama City with space for up to 80 guests. Perfect for parties, gatherings, and celebrations, with catering options available to make planning easy.
Come In, Sit Down
Wood tables, string lights, flowers on the counter. The kind of place you come back to every time you're in town. Call ahead for reservations.
Phone: +1 850-348-1116
The Shack on Tyndall Parkway
Gary built a shack on a working-class stretch of North Tyndall Parkway — not the boardwalk, not the beach strip — and Panama City hasn't stopped talking about it since.
What our guests are saying
The food and service was amazing. We went at lunch time on a Wednesday and the place was packed and still exceeded all expectations. I ordered the lunch stack which is grouper, shrimp, and a crab cake with cheese grits. This was some of the best food I’ve had, the crab cakes are unbelievably good. Everything was top notch. Best place we ate at on our vacation.
Allison Mann
My wife and I came here to celebrate Valentines Day. We Will definitely be back! She had the seafood stack and I went with the loaded surf and turf. Both dishes were awesome!!
Warren “Dubya”
Party of 6. Had tuna dip with fried wonton as an appetizer which was very good. All of our meals were cooked perfectly and very tasty. Very nice portions, prices were good! Service was excellent. Caramel Cheesecake was so good, we got extras to go. We will definitely be back when in town. Highly recommend.
Donna Simoneaux
We love Gary’s!! The food is always excellent and fresh! We have been several times and always take our family when they are in town, they have the best seafood & best prices! Their crab cakes are phenomenal, and so are the shrimp and hushpuppies!
Alyssa Mallets
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Frequently Asked Questions
What meals do you serve?
We serve Lunch and Dinner
Where are you located?
We are located in Panama City, FL at 1320 N Tyndall Pkwy
What areas do you serve?
We serve the following areas: Springfield, Panama City, Cedar Grove, Parker, Callaway, Dirego Park, Brannonville, Long Point, Lynn Haven, Cromanton, San Blas, Tyndall AFB, Beacon Beach, Pretty Bayou, Bayou George, Bay County, Bayview, Delwood Beach, Magnolia Beach, Upper Grand Lagoon.
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