YOUR LOCAL
HIDEAWAY HANGOUT
Overlooking beautiful St. Andrews Bay, Papa Joe's Bayside is Panama City's new little piece of paradise.
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FOOD TRUCKS
Check the calendar below for our weekly lineup of local food trucks or visit our Facebook and Instagram pages. As always, our Papa Joe's food truck will be parked Bayside offering yummy coastal creations.
FULL BAR
Tequila Joe's offers your favorite, thirst-quenching booze from our mobile truck. We kindly ask that you please leave your coolers at home.
DOWN AT THE DOCK
Head down to the docks and check out our fleet of pontoon boats. Offering full-day and half-day rentals at competitive pricing, Papa Joe's Pontoons is the best way to get on Island time. Or schedue your next fishing trip with our inshore charter company, located down at Papa Joe's dock.
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
There's no better place to listen to great beats than by the bay. Live music offered seasonally. Check our Social Media pages for our weekly lineup of artists.
VIEWS
Looking for somewhere to escape? Grab your family, friends, pups, or whoever and enjoy a day by the water at Papa Joe's. You can even come by boat! Just make sure you stay until sunset!
PICKLEBALL
Get ready to serve, rally, and smash at our brand-new pickleball courts located right on the bay! We’ve added four state-of-the-art courts to our outdoor venue, perfect for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning the game, Papa Joe’s Pickleball offers a fun, competitive environment paired with stunning bay views and access to food and beverages.
ABOARD THE GRANDMERE
SHELL ISLAND DOLPHIN CRUISES
Shell Island Cruises operates the Grand-Mère, a 120-passenger double-decker vessel offering dolphin tours, Shell Island excursions, sunset cruises, private charters, and group bookings in Panama City Beach on St. Andrew’s Bay. The boat features an air-conditioned cabin, open-air upper deck seating, onboard restrooms, and a full bar with concessions for a fun, family-friendly experience on the water.
Introducing Papa Joe's Pickleball at Papa Joe's Bayside!
Pickleball
Get ready to serve, rally, and smash at our brand-new pickleball courts located right on the bay! We’ve added four state-of-the-art courts to our outdoor venue, perfect for players of all skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just learning the game, Papa Joe’s Pickleball offers a fun, competitive environment paired with stunning bay views and access to food and beverages. Choose from daily guest fees or join with one of our membership options to make the most of your experience. Enjoy tournaments, clinics, and casual games as we build a vibrant, welcoming pickleball community at Papa Joe’s Bayside. Come play and be part of the action! We are currently open for 2-hour Open Play sessions!
COASTAL CREATIONS
PAPA JOE'S MENU
With food in one hand and a drink in the other, our handheld food is perfect for socializing and having a good time.
COASTAL CREATIONS
JAVA JOES
Start your day right with fresh coffee drinks, delicious breakfast sandwiches, pastries, parfaits, and refreshing smoothies—all served with a beautiful bay view!
WHERE IT'S ALWAYS FIVE O' CLOCK
TEQUILA JOE'S
Offering premium top-shelf liquor, local craft beer, and wine there's something for everybody.
Tequila Joe’s Margaritas: Casamigos Premium 100% Blue Weber Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, Natural 100% Organic Tres Agaves, Lime Garnish, Salted or Sugar Rim
Margarita Flavors: Classic, Pineapple, Strawberry, Watermelon, Mango & Peach
Blue Hawaiian Margarita: Camarena 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, Splash of Orange Juice, Natural 100% Organic Tres Agaves, Blue Curacao, Salted Rim
Redneck Margarita: Camarena Silver 100% Agave Tequila, Dailys Margarita Mix, Splash of Orange Juice, Salted Rim
Tequila Joe’s Spicy Margarita: Camarena 100% Agave Tequila, Triple Sec, Splash of Orange Juice, Natural 100% Organic Tres Agaves, Slices of Jalapenos
Carajillo: Licor43, Expresso
Cantarito: Lime, Lemon, Orange Juice, Tequila, Grapefruit Juice, Sprite
Georgia Peach: White Rum, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice, Sweet & Sour
Joe’s Paradise: Rum, Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, Splash of Grenadine, Garnished with Cherry
Paloma: Grapefruit Juice, Tequila, Lime
Peach Please: Jim Beam, Peach Schnapps, Orange Juice
Red Snapper: Bourbon, Amaretto, Splash of Cranberry Juice, Garnished with Cherry
Royal Flush: Crown Royal, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice
Sex on the Bay: Vodka, Peach Schnapps, Cranberry Juice, Orange Juice
Live Music and Food Truck events are weather pending
Schedule
Sometimes bands and trucks have to move last minute we communicate all these changes on our Facebook and Instagram. Check us out on social for the most current line ups.
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AT PAPA JOE'S BAYSIDE
EVENTS
The perfect location for every occasion! Papa Joe’s Bayside is the perfect venue for birthday parties, weddings, holiday parties, corporate events, and more! Our team of professionals is here to make your event dreams come true with customized event planning.
Call 850-230-4630 Or email sales@rahospitality.com
Operated by Salty Pontoons
Papa Joe’s Pontoons
We're excited to announce that while pontoon boat rentals continue to be a highlight at Papa Joe’s Bayside, they are now proudly operated by Salty Pontoons. Enjoy the same great location with the added expertise and service of Salty Pontoons to enhance your on-water experience.
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OUR PONTOONS
We offer quality, clean, and affordable pontoon boats that come equipped with either a 40 HP, 60HP, or 90 HP motor, Bluetooth radio, swim ladders, and life jackets. We have boats that can accommodate 8 and 12 passengers.
HOW TO BOOK
Click on the book now below above or call (850) 695 - 1958. We offer both half-day (4.5 Hours), and full-day (9 Hours) rentals depending on the length of time you'd like to occupy the boat.
SAFETY FIRST
All vessel operators are required to be at least 18 YEARS OF AGE with a valid ID. All renters born ON OR AFTER JANUARY 1, 1988 MUST HAVE a Florida boaters license or boaters safety card. Pontoon boats are about the safest vessels out there to operate, especially for newbies who have never driven a boat. You’ll find our pontoons offer a smooth and safe ride for the whole family. All boats come equipped with USGC safety equipment and life jackets.
INCLEMENT WEATHER WOES
We are known as the sunshine state but we understand the occasional thunderstorm can pop up and cut your trip short. If the weatherman is predicting bad weather we ask that you call at least 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund.
Operated by AAA Jet Skis
Jet Ski Adventures Await!
Experience the thrill of the water with AAA Jet Ski’s, now operating directly from Papa Joe’s Bayside! Conveniently located right on-site, AAA Jet Ski’s offers exciting guided dolphin tours, combo ride experiences, and unguided jet ski rentals for experienced riders familiar with our local waterways.</p> <p>Whether you’re looking for an adventurous dolphin tour or just want to cruise St. Andrews Bay on your own, there’s an option for everyone. View rates and tour information below and get ready for your next water adventure!
2-HOUR SHELL ISLAND DOLPHIN TOUR
Visit Shell Island and swim with the Dolphins!
- $139 – 9:00am tour
- $149 – 11:30, 2:00, and 4:30 tour
- Two guests per jet ski, with a max weight of 350 LBS
This tour is a moderate to medium-paced tour. Follow your AAA Jet Ski guide from the tranquil waters of St. Andrew Bay into the emerald green waters of the Gulf of Mexico as you see bottle-nosed Dolphins. The guided portion of the Shell Island tour is approximately one hour, the remaining time is yours to explore at your own pace without the guide or group. At the conclusion of the tour, the group will gather and ride back together. You are required to bring a phone to keep up with your time. The guide will instruct you when to return so that the group can make it back to the marina on time. You may also bring water or a sports drink with you.
UNGUIDED JET SKI RENTALS
Explore Shell Island on a jet ski in Panama City Beach, no guide required! Cruise the Gulf around the island or drop anchor and snorkel secluded areas of Shell Island Beach! AAA Jet Ski provides a map of our area and then your on your way to explore the waterways. Unguided rentals can be booked over the phone.
- One Hour Rental $125
- Two Hour Rental: $199
- Half Day Rental: $349
- Full Day Rental: $549
GUIDED FISHING TRIPS
FISHING CHARTERS
Heading out on the water? Let an experienced and locally owned inshore fishing guide take you. Departing and returning from our private dock, Panama City Inshore knows all the best local spots. Book your next fishing trip by checking out their site below.
PANAMA CITY INSHORE
Due to weather, live music is cancelled tonight.
Your weekend plans just found their soundtrack.
Join us bayside for live music, good food, cold drinks, and those Papa Joe’s sunset views.
🎤 Friday: Jeffrey Bouet | 6–9 PM
🎤 Saturday: Tyler James | 6–9 PM
Grab a seat, bring your people, and settle in for a good time at Papa Joe’s Bayside!
Arrrgh you ready for a night on the bay?
Join us aboard the Grand’Mère for a one-night-only Talk Like a Pirate Day Sunset Cruise & Dolphin Watch on Saturday, September 19th from 5:30–7:30 PM!
We’ll cruise St. Andrews Bay, keep an eye out for dolphins, pass by beautiful Shell Island, catch the sunset and add a whole lot of pirate fun along the way.
For the little buccaneers, we’ll have pirate goodie bags, dress-up gear, inflatable swords and pirate-themed mocktails available for purchase. Adults can enjoy pirate-themed cocktails, sunset views and plenty of time to kick back on deck.
And yes… there may be some top-deck dancing involved. 🏴☠️
Space is limited, so BOOK NOW and come sail with us!
https://www.papajoesbayside.com/#dolphintours
Mornings are better by the bay. Start your day at Papa Joe’s Bayside with fresh coffee, smoothies, muffins, and croissants—then stay a little longer for the view.
📍 4601 US-98, Panama City, FL 32401
🌊☀️ Make Your Weekend a Bayside Getaway! 🎶🍹
Trade the ordinary for an evening by the water at Papa Joe’s Bayside! Bring your friends, enjoy a great meal, grab a refreshing drink, and settle in for live music under the summer sky. 🌴
🍴 What Are You Craving?
🌮 Tacos 🍔 Burgers
🍗 Wings 🧀 Loaded nachos
🥪 Sandwiches 🍕 Fresh, hot pizza
☕ Specialty coffee 🥤 Refreshing smoothies
🎶 LIVE MUSIC | 6 PM
🎸 Friday: Jeffrey Bouet
🎤 Saturday: Tyler James
🍹 HAPPY HOUR
Monday–Saturday | 4–6 PM
Sunday | 12–2 PM
🏓 Challenge your friends to pickleball
🌿 Enjoy the lawn games
🐾 Bring your four-legged friends
🌅 Relax and take in the bay views
Pickleball first, lunch after, that’s the kind of game plan we can get behind.
Hit the courts onsite, then cool down with a cold drink, grab something good to eat, and relax by the bay at Papa Joe’s Bayside.
📍 4601 US-98, Panama City, FL 32401
What a weekend at Papa Joe’s Bayside!
Live music, Plant Bingo, great food, cold drinks, plenty of laughs and that bay view never disappoints.
Whether you came to play, eat, sip, listen to music, or just kick back by the water, there was a little something for everybody.
Thanks to everyone who came out and made the weekend such a blast. We’re already ready to do it all over again!
Come hungry. Leave happy.
Papa Joe’s Bayside is serving up all the good stuff — from lunch favorites to dinner cravings and everything in between.
🍔 Sun–Thurs: 11 AM–8 PM
🌮 Fri & Sat: Noon–9 PM
Ice cream tastes a little sweeter with a bay view. 🍦☀️
Stop by Papa Joe’s Bayside, grab a treat, and soak up the sunshine by the water.
How has this place been hiding in plain sight? 👀
Papa Joe’s Bayside is your one-stop spot for good food, cold drinks, pickleball, pontoon and jet ski rentals, dolphin and sunset cruises, live music, beach time, and some of the best bay views around.
Come for one thing… accidentally stay all day.
📍 4601 US-98, Panama City, FL 32401
☀️🌊 Beat the Heat by the Water at Papa Joe’s Bayside! 🍹🎶
Come cool off with great food, refreshing drinks, waterfront breezes, and live music at Papa Joe’s Bayside! 🌴
🍴 Grab Something Delicious
🌮 Tasty tacos
🍔 Juicy burgers
🍗 Crispy wings
🧀 Loaded nachos
🥪 Fresh sandwiches
🍕 Hot pizza
☕ Specialty coffee & 🥤 refreshing smoothies
🎶 LIVE MUSIC
🎸 Friday: Coastal 98 at 5:30 PM
🎤 Saturday: Jeff Bouet at 6 PM
🍹 HAPPY HOUR
Monday–Saturday | 4–6 PM
Sunday | 12–2 PM
🏓 Pickleball
🌿 Lawn games
🐾 Pet-friendly
🌅 Beautiful bayside views
Grab your friends, find a spot by the water, and let the good times roll! Beat the heat, enjoy the breeze, and make Papa Joe’s Bayside your weekend destination. 🌊☀️🎶
People, pups, and bay views, the kind of afternoon that turns into staying a little longer than planned. Bring your favorite people, bring the dog, grab something good to eat and drink, and settle in for a laid-back day by the water at Papa Joe’s Bayside.
📍 4601 US-98, Panama City, FL 32401
Friday plans = handled.
Coastal 98 is taking the stage this Friday from 5:30–9 PM! Come grab a cold drink, settle in by the bay, and kick off the weekend with live music and a sunset.
See you Friday at Papa Joe’s Bayside!
Your waterfront checklist: sunset cruise, delicious food, cold drinks, live music, and beach and bay views for days. Consider your plans officially made.
Weekend plans should be easy: grab a bite, sip something cold, let the kids play, bring the dog, and stay for the bay views. We’ll save you a seat by the water.
Trade the conference room for the waterfront. From company picnics to birthday parties and celebrations by the bay, Papa Joe’s gives you the space, the view, and the laid-back coastal setting and plenty of fun things to do.
🌴🌊 Good Food. Great Music. Bayside Vibes. 🎶🍹
Make plans to spend some time at Papa Joe’s Bayside this week! Grab a bite, sip on something refreshing, challenge your crew to a game of pickleball, and stick around for live music by the bay.
🍴 Something Delicious for Everyone
🍔 Juicy burgers
🍗 Crispy wings
🌮 Tasty tacos
🥪 Fresh sandwiches
🍕 Hot pizza
☕ Specialty coffee & 🥤 refreshing smoothies from Java Joes
🎶 LIVE MUSIC | 6 PM
🎸 Friday: Wicked Smooth
🎤 Saturday: The Resistance
🍹 HAPPY HOUR
Monday–Saturday | 4–6 PM
Sunday | 12–2 PM
🏓 Pickleball
🌿 Lawn games
🐾 Pet-friendly
🌅 Waterfront views
Bring the crew, grab your favorite food and drinks, and enjoy a laid-back evening by the bay. Papa Joe’s Bayside is the place to be this weekend! 🌊🎶🍔
When you don’t have cash for the tip jar, but you’re rich in seashells.
Only at Papa Joe’s, where even the tips come with a little coastal flair.
The best days are the ones that unfold on their own.
Lunch by the water, a cruise from the dock, cocktails with friends, and sunset over St. Andrews Bay.
Because it’s never really about having a favorite place, it’s about being there with your favorite people.
Weekend plans should be easy: grab a bite, sip something cold, let the kids play, bring the dog, and stay for the bay views. We’ll save you a seat by the water.