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Southern cooking a few minutes from St Andrews in Panama City

Big Mama's on the Bayou is at 620 W Beach Dr, about 7 minutes east of the Historic Saint Andrews Marina by car. Weekday breakfast starts at 6:30, lunch runs until 2:30, and weekend brunch starts at 9. Free lot out front, deck on the bay. Call (850) 784-6009 to confirm hours before you drive over.

Getting here from St Andrews

The Historic Saint Andrews Marina on 11th Court is 2.5 miles and about 7 minutes from our door, without traffic. Beck Avenue is about the same. Oaks by the Bay Park is closer, about 2.2 miles and 5 minutes.

The route stays on US 98 Business the whole way, heading east along the water toward downtown. You do not have to cross a bridge or get on a highway.

After a morning at the marina

If you have been out on the water early, breakfast runs until 10:30 on weekdays. Biscuits are made by hand and the sausage gravy is made from scratch. Come later and the lunch line opens at 11 with fried chicken, country fried steak and a second meat that changes by the day.

Friday is fish and shrimp. Wednesday is chicken and dumplings. Weekends we open at 9 with a brunch menu built just for Saturday and Sunday, and chicken and waffles is the plate people talk about.

A seat on St. Andrews Bay

Our deck looks out over St. Andrews Bay, the same water the marina sits on. The birds work the shoreline while you eat, and dogs are welcome on the patio. There is a free lot in front of the building, so you do not have to hunt for a spot along the street.

Catering for St Andrews gatherings

We cater family gatherings in St Andrews. Call with the date and headcount, and we will tell you what we can do and what it costs. Fried chicken by the tray, sides, cornbread, and peach cobbler or pecan pie by the pan. Pickup at the counter is a straight shot back down US 98 Business. For a regular meal, order ahead on Toast and it is ready when you pull into the lot.

Questions

How far is Big Mama's on the Bayou from St Andrews?

About 7 minutes and 2.5 miles from the Historic Saint Andrews Marina by car, along US 98 Business.

Is there parking?

Yes. A free lot in front of the building at 620 W Beach Dr.

What time does breakfast end?

10:30 on weekdays. Lunch starts at 11. Call (850) 784-6009 to confirm.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome on the patio, which looks over St. Andrews Bay.

Do you cater in St Andrews?

Call (850) 784-6009 with the date and headcount. Pickup at the counter is always an option.

Visit Big Mama's on the Bayou

620 W Beach Dr
Panama City, FL 32401

(850) 784-6009

Hours

Mon – Fri
6:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Sat – Sun
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Hours may change, call to confirm: (850) 784-6009.