Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 4:00 PM
| Monday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Panama City Beach: 9:25 PM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (850) 233-3907 to confirm.
Location & directions
8752 Thomas DrPanama City Beach, FL 32408
About Hammerhead Fred's
Located at 8752 Thomas Dr in Panama City Beach, Florida, Hammerhead Fred's is a seafood restaurant. Our Panama City Beach guide covers 118 food and drink spots, and this is one of them.
Hammerhead Fred's is open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 45 items across 9 sections, including Tacos, Hammertizers, Soup & Salads, Signatures, and Baskets. Listed prices range from $5.95 to $34.95, with a typical item around $15.95. Menu highlights include Mahi Tacos, Cajun Chicken Nachos, and Seafood Gumbo.
Available service options are outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for college students, groups, and tourists. The place is family-friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, all you can eat, beer, cocktails, and coffee.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and paid parking lot. Reservations are accepted; call (850) 233-3907 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Seafood Restaurant
- Address
- 8752 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408
- Phone
- (850) 233-3907
- Price range
- $20 to $30 per person
- Hours
- Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Menu
- 45 items · $5.95–$34.95
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 5 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for seafood restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Hammerhead Fred's’s weekday schedule with 255 other seafood restaurants in Florida. On a typical weekday it opens at 4:00 PM, later than most (the typical opening time is 11:00 AM) and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 39 hours a week, 31 hours fewer than the local median of 70. 89% of seafood restaurants in Florida open on Sundays, and Hammerhead Fred's is one of them.
Compared with 255 other seafood restaurants in Florida that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for seafood restaurants in Florida
Based on 146 menus with 8,077 priced items from seafood restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $21.80.
At Hammerhead Fred's the median listed price is $15.95, close to the typical $14.00 for seafood restaurants in Florida.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 36% | $4.00 |
| Key Lime Pie | 27% | $8.00 |
| House Salad | 24% | $8.00 |
| Chicken Tenders | 23% | $13.00 |
| Shrimp | 22% | $16.50 |
| Coconut Shrimp | 22% | $14.95 |
| Caesar Salad | 21% | $10.62 |
| Coleslaw | 19% | $3.94 |
Calculated from 146 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Delivery
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
- Live music
- Serves local specialty
- Sports
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- All you can eat
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Happy hour drinks
- Happy hour food
- Hard liquor
- Late-night food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
Crowd
- College students
- Family-friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
- Usually a wait
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Paid parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed inside
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Hammerhead Fred's there are 5 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 15 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (3), Burgers & Fast Food (3), Seafood (2), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (1).
Competition is light: 2 other seafood restaurants are within a mile and 4 within three miles. The closest is Dirty Dick's Crab House - Panama City Beach, Florida, 0.8 mi away.
5 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week, so this is a good area for a late meal.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Mexican & Tex-MexGuadalajara Mexican Grill0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodWendy's0.1 mi
- PizzaBricks & Barley Pizza0.1 mi
- Chicken & WingsCapt Jack's Family Buffet0.6 mi
- SteakhousesAngelo's Steak Pit0.7 mi
What to expect at a seafood restaurant
Seafood restaurants range from fish shacks and oyster bars to upscale dining rooms and Cajun boil houses. What is on the menu depends heavily on the region: lobster rolls and clam chowder in New England, crab cakes in Maryland, shrimp and grits and fried catfish in the South, crawfish in Louisiana and salmon and Dungeness crab in the Pacific Northwest.
What to order
- Oysters – ask where they come from; local varieties are usually the freshest
- Fish and chips or a fried basket – the casual classic
- Chowder or gumbo – regional soups and stews
- Seafood boil – shrimp, crab or crawfish with corn and potatoes
Good to know
- Check the “market price” before ordering lobster or crab.
- Coastal seafood restaurants get very busy on summer weekends.
- Raw shellfish carries extra risk for some diners; ask staff if you have concerns.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Hammerhead Fred's's opening hours?
Open 7 days a week, usually 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Monday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Thursday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is Hammerhead Fred's open on Sunday?
Yes, Hammerhead Fred's is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is Hammerhead Fred's located?
Hammerhead Fred's is located at 8752 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408.
What is the phone number of Hammerhead Fred's?
You can call Hammerhead Fred's at (850) 233-3907.
Does Hammerhead Fred's offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Hammerhead Fred's offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, delivery, onsite services, takeout, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Hammerhead Fred's?
The typical price range at Hammerhead Fred's is $20 to $30 per person. Menu prices range from $5.95 to $34.95.
Does Hammerhead Fred's take reservations?
Yes, Hammerhead Fred's accepts reservations.
Is Hammerhead Fred's wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Hammerhead Fred's open late?
No, Hammerhead Fred's usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Hammerhead Fred's?
There are 15 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Hammerhead Fred's. Nearby options include Guadalajara Mexican Grill (0.1 mi), Wendy's (0.1 mi), and Bricks & Barley Pizza (0.1 mi).
Are there other seafood restaurants near Hammerhead Fred's?
2 other seafood restaurants within a mile. The closest is Dirty Dick's Crab House - Panama City Beach, Florida, 0.8 mi away.
How much do seafood restaurants in Florida cost?
Based on 146 menus with 8,077 priced items from seafood restaurants in Florida, the median menu item costs $14.00, and half of all items are priced between $7.95 and $21.80.
