Copper Tap Grille
Dine at a top-rated Panama City restaurant (4.6/5 stars). Enjoy delicious seafood, burgers, and cocktails in a vibrant atmosphere.
About Copper Tap Grille
This popular Panama City spot offers a delightful dining experience, consistently earning a 4.6 out of 5 stars from its patrons. The atmosphere is lively, enhanced by live music and the option for outdoor seating, making it a perfect choice for a relaxed evening. Diners frequently praise the crisp, juicy wings, the uniquely flavorful smoked tuna dip, and the complimentary bread served with pesto and oil. Beyond these highlights, the menu features a variety of well-loved salads, pasta dishes, and seafood selections. To finish, decadent desserts like butterscotch crème brûlée and salted caramel cheesecake are a must-try. It's a favorite for its attentive service and diverse, satisfying offerings.
Restaurant Analysis
Restaurant Characteristics
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Price Range (Moderate)
Moderate pricing ($$) - Mid-range restaurants with good value
Meal Time (dinner)
This restaurant primarily serves dinner. Based on opening hours.
Group Size (Groups Welcome)
Welcomes large groups and families. Great for group dining.
Atmosphere (Outdoor)
Al fresco dining with outdoor seating
Dining Style (Flexible)
Flexible options. Reservations available but not required.
Features & Amenities
This restaurant offers: Outdoor Seating, Live Music, Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee, Family Friendly, Dog Friendly, Groups Welcome, Reservations
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Why Travelers Love Copper Tap
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Love this place! We finally tried it our last trip to PC and loved it so much that e ate there 2 days in a row. The wings are amazing-get them naked with the sauce on the side. So crisp & juicy. The smoked tuna dip is incredible. I don’t even love tuna and loved it. The free bread with pesto & oil is so good. We loved our salads, pasta and seafood. The butterscotch crème brûlée and salted caramel cheesecake were both delicious too. The service both times was great also - I love when the servers are excited about the food & tell you their favorites. Can’t wait to go back! I own the bookstore down the road and I’m here once or twice a week. It’s a new favorite of mine. 10/10 recommend. Their marry me chicken and the pontchartrain are my absolute favorites. Haven, Jay, Hope and Elise all made sure we had the best baby shower! Thank you to everyone that made this day special! They even made my girl a strawberry smash mocktail! It was so yummy and she was so happy! There is a reason this is my favorite local spot!
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Recent Reviews
Erica K.
June 7, 2025
Love this place! We finally tried it our last trip to PC and loved it so much that e ate there 2 days in a row. The wings are amazing-get them naked with the sauce on the side. So crisp & juicy. The smoked tuna dip is incredible. I don’t even love tuna and loved it. The free bread with pesto & oil is so good. We loved our salads, pasta and seafood. The butterscotch crème brûlée and salted caramel cheesecake were both delicious too. The service both times was great also - I love when the servers are excited about the food & tell you their favorites. Can’t wait to go back!
Whitney G.
September 16, 2025
I own the bookstore down the road and I’m here once or twice a week. It’s a new favorite of mine. 10/10 recommend. Their marry me chicken and the pontchartrain are my absolute favorites.
Katy S.
June 7, 2025
Haven, Jay, Hope and Elise all made sure we had the best baby shower! Thank you to everyone that made this day special! They even made my girl a strawberry smash mocktail! It was so yummy and she was so happy! There is a reason this is my favorite local spot!
Nik R.
July 10, 2025
The server was great, very attentive and friendly. The debris sandwich was very good. The kids linguine and meatball portion was very large. The parmesan fries were hot and on point. The Buffalo chicken melt was a little overdone. Overall a good meal at a decent price.
Tina H.
May 22, 2025
Great casual spot w fancy food options. U have options to sit outside if u want. The food options are really good. My friend is a vegetarian and this is among her favorite places. The food was really yummy 😋 and portions were good. The waitress was great and very accommodating.
What to Expect
Features and amenities that make Copper Tap special
Outdoor Seating
Live Music
Cocktails
Beer
Wine
Coffee
Family Friendly
Dog Friendly
Groups Welcome
Reservations
Practical Information
Everything you need to know before you visit
Payment Options
Parking
Accessibility
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