Where to get burgers in Panama City: 23rd Street and St. Andrews

Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Refreshed every three months.

Panama City’s burger chains line 23rd Street just west of Harrison Avenue, with Fatboys, Five Guys, Krystal, Sonic and Wendy’s within about half a mile of each other. In historic St. Andrews, four restaurants on Beck and Bayview avenues list burgers on their menus, two of them on the marina.

How we made this list. We started with OpenStreetMap records inside Panama City’s city limits, the same data behind our local directory, and added places from the state’s food service license and inspection records for Panama City, checking each address against the city boundary. We checked every place against its own website on Oct. 10, 2026, and kept sit-down restaurants only where their own menu lists a burger. Burger King on West 15th Street and McDonald’s on West 23rd Street and West U.S. 98 are left out because their store pages would not load for us. A hurricane warning was in effect for Panama City when we checked, and some pages showed storm closings or short hours; the table gives regular hours (Wendy’s Friday hours are left out for that reason), so call before you go. The list is alphabetical. It is not a ranking or a recommendation, and nobody paid to be on it. Run one of these places? Write to us to add or correct your entry.

The list

The places

Alice’s on Bayview overlooks the St. Andrews Marina. Its menu lists a ground chuck burger on an egg bun with fries, plus bacon cheddar and mushroom Swiss versions.

Copper Tap Grille on Beck Avenue is a locally owned St. Andrews restaurant with open-air seating, its site says. The menu lists an Angus burger with American cheese on a toasted brioche bun.

Fatboys on West 23rd Street builds burgers to order from premium beef with house-made sauces, its site says, with gluten-free buns, meatless options and a full-service bar.

Five Guys on West 23rd Street is the chain’s Panama City restaurant, serving burgers, hot dogs, fries and milkshakes, its page says.

The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom on Beck Avenue lists double cheeseburgers with a choice of fries, coleslaw or fried okra on its Southern, Cajun-inspired menu. It does not take reservations.

Krystal on West 23rd Street lists 24-hour service on its page.

Sonic on West 23rd Street is a drive-in that stays open past midnight every night, its page says.

Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill on Bayview Avenue is a waterfront restaurant with indoor and outdoor views of the bay and live music five nights a week, its site says. Its menu lists a 10-ounce cheeseburger.

Wendy’s on West 23rd Street lists burgers, chicken and breakfast, with a drive-thru.

Related lists: wings, pizza, Mexican and Tex-Mex, barbecue, breakfast and coffee, sushi and Asian, ice cream and desserts, bakeries, patios and outdoor dining and every list by category. Also: brunch, date night, the business directory and restaurant inspections.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I get a burger in Panama City?

Nine places inside the city limits list burgers: Fatboys, Five Guys, Krystal, Sonic and Wendy’s on 23rd Street, and Alice’s on Bayview, Copper Tap Grille, The Grocery Kitchen & Taproom and Uncle Ernie’s in St. Andrews.

Which Panama City burger places are open late?

The Krystal at 131 W. 23rd St. lists 24-hour service. The Sonic at 224 W. 23rd St. lists 12:45 a.m. most nights and 1:45 a.m. Friday and Saturday, and the Wendy’s at 610 W. 23rd St. lists 1 a.m.

Where can I get a burger with a view of the water in Panama City?

Uncle Ernie’s Bayfront Grill, 1151 Bayview Ave., and Alice’s on Bayview, 1000 Bayview Ave., both overlook the St. Andrews Marina and list burgers on their menus.

Where is Five Guys in Panama City?

Five Guys is at 657 W. 23rd St. Its page lists 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Wednesday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Thursday to Saturday. Phone: 850-215-7813.