Have you ever rolled up to a restaurant in Florida that you’ve heard so many good things about and scratched your head when you saw the outside? King’s Kitchen in Fort Myers is probably a great example. But here’s the thing…don’t let the exterior of a building fool you. Despite the fact this seafood spot in Panama City is simply a small shack, it is easily a Southern icon that you need to experience at least once in your lifetime.

When you first come across Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant in the historic St. Andrews district, you might be a bit confused.

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This place…with the old, rusted, broken down boat out front, claims to have some of the best seafood in Florida?!

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The answer, in short—HECK YES.

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For over 50 years, Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant in Florida has been serving up down-home country seafood and fresh oysters.

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Both the inside and outside of Hunt’s are reminiscent of the old Florida seafood shacks that had fresh fish coming in straight from the nearby boats.

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Expect to find always-fresh seafood favorites, like the 1/2 lb. or 1 lb. of Cajun Steamed Shrimp.

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Or the Cajun Baked Oysters, filled with not one, not two, but three different melted cheeses on top.

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If you’re looking for a more soul-satisfying, belly warming meal, then order up the Fried Seafood Platter which has all your favorites in one place.

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The moral of the story is—never let the outside of a restaurant fool you…

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…because the spectacular food being served inside, and the always-welcoming staff are really all that matters anyway.

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So, who’s ready to chow down in Florida? The address for Hunt’s Oyster Bar & Seafood Restaurant is 1150 Beck Ave, Panama City, FL 32401. The hours of the restaurant are Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. To find out more information about Hunt’s, visit the website or Facebook Page.

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