What people say about Big Mama's on the Bayou in Panama City

What gets mentioned most

Biscuits and gravy, by a wide margin. Then the servers by name, then the view from the deck. People who moved here from Kentucky and Ohio say it tastes like Sunday dinner at home.

What we are working on

Some reviews this fall said the gravy came out cold or the wait at brunch ran long. We read every one and we are working on both. If something is off on your plate, tell your server before you leave and we will fix it at the table.

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• ★★★

  Cafeteria food at Best.

• ★★★★★

  I thoroughly enjoyed eating here. It had that Old Florida feel to it; like the places we used to visit when I was a kid. Add the fact that you are literally right on the bayou and it took me back 45 years. I ordered the biscuit & gravy with bacon and a sweet tea. It was pretty good. I couldn't tell…

• ★★★★★

  Real eggs.. unlike that west end donut place on the beach, that shall not be named.

• ★★★★★

  Great food!!!

• ★

  Food nasty, customer service sucks. It an establishment from the movie Life. Don’t waste your money.

• ★★★★★

  Every time I come to bike week we eat here and love it. The best in Panama my opinion.

• ★★★★★

  Good home cooking. Nice view.

• ★★★★★

  Selah has been a great asset to Big Mamma's since her arrival. She is attentive and makes sure you have what you need and is quick to make sure you get your food fast! It makes sitting at the bar a pleasant experience! The food is fast and fresh. The staff is very helpful and friendly. There is plen…

• ★★★★★

  10-17-2026: THEY’RE OPEN ON WEEKS!!! Sleep in and get up to a great “Brunch on the Bayou!” These folks have been feeding me great food since I moved to the Florida in 2015! I move away for a little while and I’m so happy to be back to Big Mama’s!

• ★★★

  Cold and windy today, knew that some hot biscuits and gravy would hit the spot. Not at “this” big Mama’s. Idk what happened to this restaurant, but it’s definitely not the same it used to be. Server stated they unplugged to gravy warmer 🤦🏻‍♀️ and she still served the cold food. I’ll try again some…

• ★★★★★

  Great place and staff.

• ★★★★★

  On vacation and needed something quick to grab on our way to a dolphin cruise this morning. 3 tickets ahead of ours and they still sent us out in 10 minutes with 3 of some of the best biscuits and gravy we’ve ever had, hands down. Especially the biscuits! The most moist ones we’ve ever experienced.

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