The Wharf Local Seafood Buffet

About

Seafood, Buffets, Southern

Price Range : $31-60 ($$$)

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    Yelp rating
    4 stars

Location

Adress: 9902 S Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Phone: (850) 588-7613

Work Hours

Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Fri 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Sat 5:00 pm-8:00 pm
Sun

Business info

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    Takes Reservations
    No
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    No
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Bike Parking
    Yes
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    Wheelchair Accessible
    Yes
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    Good for Kids
    Yes
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    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Ambience
    Casual, Touristy
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    Full Bar
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    Good For Happy Hour
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    Yes
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
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    Dogs Allowed
    No
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    Waiter Service
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • C B.

    star star star star star 9 September 2026

    This place exceeds expectations. The crab cakes and she-crab soup were my personal favorite, but my husband ate enough crab legs to put them on the endangered species list. The meat lovers enjoyed the filet. Basically, everyone could find something to love.

    We had Leslie as our server and she was wonderfully attendant. My husband, the annihilator of crab, worked her hard and she met his abundant lemon requests and the piles of dishes with crab remains with a happy little disposition.

    Lastly, I want to recognize Shavon.. Shavon was positively adorable at the crab cake/she crab soup station. Sweet and funny.

    This place is totally worth it.

  • Vy L.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 8 September 2026

    NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!
    Steak is small, its dry, hard to chew; doesn't taste and smell good. I asked for medium rare, but chef serve me well done piece.
    Crab legs is dry and salty. Crab cake is not really good.
    Food station is small, didn't have much selection of food, dessert and fruits.
    Crab soup is the only dish that taste good!
    NOT RECOMMENDED!

  • Charles W.

    star star star star star_border 1 September 2026

    Very good crab legs cooked to perfection.
    Shrimp was amazing also.
    Service was great and attentive.
    All you can eat ... I'm there.
    Price was a little high for me though.

  • Macy M.

    star star star_border star_border star_border 25 August 2026

    1. Server was great, she took care of us and was truly friendly. So I'm not going to complain about service.
    2. The crab legs were dry and salty, steaks were super small, and you only get one crab cake at a time.
    3. Dessert was limited and tbh, I've had better.
    4. $39 a person is not worth it in my opinion. But because of the location-- you'd definitely have to pay the price to dine in.
    5. It's great that the servers pick up the dishes from your table consistently but it's almost too consistent that it makes the guests feel like they're rushing us out in some sense. It's nice to clean up here and there but I barely finished my plate and was already asked if they could take it-- and I'm just like, "uhh I'm not even done yet".. it's almost unwelcoming....

    Dine at your own risk. I'm just saying that it could have been better and the high reviews from other people were pretty disappointing.

  • Mary B.

    star star star star star_border 23 August 2026

    Food was great. Service was great. Place was loud but not overly so. We had to wait a while in line for the buffet but it didn't stop moving so that was good. Would definitely come again.

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