Restaurant · Panama City
Oysters, Fried Seafood, Counter Seats
Old-timey seafood at 302 Sherman Ave in Panama City.
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A small room, a steady counter, and seafood on the table.
The room keeps a simple, old-timey feel.
About Gene's Oyster Bar
Gene's Oyster Bar is a basic, old-timey nook in Panama City. Counter seats line the room. Oysters on the half shell are served beside fried seafood baskets, and the menu leans into the kind of seafood that lands hot and direct. The address is 302 Sherman Ave, Panama City, FL 32401.
The oyster bar serves oysters, baked oysters, gumbo, fried shrimp, crab claws, steamed shrimp, clam chowder, and grouper throats. A meal can start at the counter with oysters opened to order, then move to a basket or bowl. Fried seafood comes out in a simple, steady sequence: choose a basket, wait for it to hit the table, then eat while it stays crisp and warm. Shellfish dishes bring a different pace, with steamed shrimp and crab claws set up for picking, dipping, and cracking at the table.
The room stays close to the food. Counter seating keeps the focus on the plate, the shell, and the basket. Takeout is available for meals to go, so the same seafood can leave the building in a box or bag. The restaurant is closed on Monday and Sunday.
Hours run Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 7 PM. Friday and Saturday hours run from 11 AM to 8 PM. Wheelchair-accessible car park, entrance, seating, and toilet are available. The place has a 4.8 rating from 406 reviews.
Counter Seats Inside
Gene's Oyster Bar is a basic, old-timey nook with counter seats. The room keeps a tight footprint, so the counter does the work of the dining room. Guests sit close to the action and face the service area, where oysters and fried baskets fit the pace of a place built for quick, direct meals.
The setup suits a seafood stop that stays plain and focused. There is no large dining room here, just a small space shaped around the counter. That matters when the order is simple and the meal comes fast. A seat at the counter gives the room its shape and keeps the visit centered on the food in front of you.
Hours And Access
Gene's Oyster Bar sits at 302 Sherman Ave, Panama City, FL 32401, United States. It is closed on Monday and Sunday. Tuesday through Thursday hours run from 11 AM to 7 PM. Friday and Saturday hours run from 11 AM to 8 PM.
The building includes a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Those features support a straightforward visit from arrival to departure. A guest can park, enter, sit, and use the restroom within the same accessible setup.
Good to Know
Plan around the posted hours and the accessible entrance.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park · Wheelchair-accessible entrance · Wheelchair-accessible seating · Wheelchair-accessible toilet Plan for a short, level arrival from parking to the door, then to seating inside. The accessible toilet supports a longer meal without leaving early.
From the Menu
Oysters and fried seafood baskets lead the kitchen.
Opening Hours
Open Tuesday through Saturday.
- Monday Closed
- Tuesday 11 AM–7 PM
- Wednesday 11 AM–7 PM
- Thursday 11 AM–7 PM
- Friday 11 AM–8 PM
- Saturday 11 AM–8 PM
- Sunday Closed
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the room, hours, and access.
What are the opening hours?
Gene's Oyster Bar is closed on Monday and Sunday. It opens Tuesday through Thursday from 11 AM to 7 PM, then Friday and Saturday from 11 AM to 8 PM. Plan lunch or dinner around those windows, and use the closed days to rule out a visit before you head over.
Where is Gene's Oyster Bar located?
The restaurant is at 302 Sherman Ave, Panama City, FL 32401, United States. That puts the visit on Sherman Avenue, so navigation can be set before departure and arrival stays simple.
What kind of food is served?
Gene's Oyster Bar serves oysters on the half shell and fried seafood baskets. The setting is a basic, old-timey nook with counter seats, so guests can expect a direct seafood stop rather than a long, formal meal.
What accessibility features are available?
The restaurant has a wheelchair-accessible car park, a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and a wheelchair-accessible toilet. Guests can plan the visit with those features in mind and move from parking to table with fewer steps to manage.
Is this a dine-in or takeout spot?
The business is listed as a restaurant and a takeout restaurant. Guests can choose a meal on site or take seafood to go, then plan the visit around the pace that fits the day.
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