You’ve driven seven hours to your week at the beach and made your way to your oceanfront condo just as the sun sets. Looking forward to a good Panama City meal, you find that little is open past 8:30 pm. Of course, the problem is exacerbated in the winter months, when several favorites shut down for the season. 

On the west end of the beach (near Pier Park and beyond), Sharkey’s usually keeps serving after 9 pm and can get your trip started right with usually-good steamed shrimp. There’s also Shuckum’s Oyster Bar, Local Steamers (pick up), and . And at least during the summer months, Zollo’s Pizza is open well past midnight. 

On the east end and on Thomas Drive, one of the best bets during the summer is Dat Cajun Place (on many lists of favorites), open until 10 pm.