Hammerhead Fred’s Menu – Panama City Beach, FL

Type : Seafood restaurant

Location : Panama City Beach, FL

Kitschy seafood restaurant & bar with an outdoor patio, a live-music pavilion & a laid-back vibe. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

Hammerhead Fred's 32408

Address:
8752 Thomas Dr, Panama City Beach, FL 32408

Phone: (850) 233-3907

Website: https://hammerheadfreds.com/

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Hours

Thursday 11 AM–9 PM
Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Monday

(Labor Day)
 11 AM–9 PM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 11 AM–9 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9 PM

Menu

Main Menu
Swamp Bites
Watch out, they got a bite! Real Florida Alligator that’s been tenderized, breaded and deep fried. Served with spicy Remoulade sauce		 $14.95
Crab Cakes
A pair of Maryland style crab cakes full of lump crab meat served with a Lemon Herb Aioli		 $14.95
Muffaletta Dip
Provolone & Cream cheeses mixed & melted to creamy goodness, full of olive salad & Capicolla. Baked and served with tortilla chips		 $8.95
Wings
1 lb served with your choice of sauce; Mild, Medium, Hot, Nuclear, Honey BBQ or Garlic Parm. Served with carrots & celery and either Ranch or Bleu Cheese		 $8.95
Raw Oysters
Baked
With butter, garlic and Parmesan cheese
Oysters Rockefeller
Baked with spinach, garlic and Parmesan cheese
Jalapeno Baked
With butter, garlic, jalapeno peppers and Parmesan cheese
Combo Baked
A combination of Jalapeno, Rockefeller & Traditional baked
Spicy Garlic Baked
A blend of butter, garlic, red pepper flakes & Parmesan cheese
Cajun Baked
Creole butter, Andouille sausage & Parmesan cheese
Oyster Sampler
A bountiful combination of each of our baked oysters. What a feast! Enough for everyone at the table to have a taste!
The Toss
A bed of greens with tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, cheese & croutons		 $5.95
Gulf Coast Salad
A mix of salad greens along with blueberries, sliced almonds & goat cheese served with a Fresh Raspberry vinaigrette		 $10.95
Seafood Gumbo “Creole Style”
Fred’s homemade blend of seasonings with shrimp, grouper, and oysters topped with rice		 $3.95
Soup Of The Day
Made fresh daily. Ask your server what we have today		 $3.95
Zydeco Chicken
Blackened chicken breast topped with grilled Andouille sausage, shredded cheese, Remoulade & pico de gallo		 $10.95
Goombay Grouper
Fried Grouper filet topped with Thousand Island Bacon Slaw		 $14.95
Blackened Mahi
Blackened Mahi filet served with Remoulade along with lettuce & tomato		 $13.95
Buttermilk Chicken
Buttermilk fried chicken breast topped with Provolone cheese, Maple Bacon Relish & Guacamole		 $8.95
“The Burger“
1/2 lb burger grilled on our Hickory fired char grill topped with your choice of cheese, bacon & caramelized onions. Served with lettuce & tomato		 $8.95
Avocado Burger
1/2 lb char grilled burger topped with Provolone cheese, caramelized onions, Applewood Smoked bacon, guacamole & fresh pico de gallo		 $10.95
Fiesta Burger
1/2 lb char grilled burger topped with Pepperjack cheese, Cumin & Chili Bacon, Jalapeno Jam and Baja sauce		 $10.95
Signature Taco
A pair of tacos filled with blackened fish on crunchy slaw topped with Remoulade, mixed cheese & pico de gallo		 $10.95
Vera Cruz Taco
Two tacos filled with fried fish topped with Chipotle Cream, shredded mixed cheese & fresh pico on green cabbage slaw		 $10.95
Stuffed Baked Mahi
A filet of Mahi stuffed with shrimp, crab & scallops stuffing topped with Lemon Butter sauce. Served with your choice of side: Red Beans & Rice, Sweet Potato Tots, French Fries, Corn Maque Choux, Smoked Cheddar Mash, Andouille Mash or Caramelized Onion Mash		 $17.95
Pane’ed Chicken
Chicken scallopini pane’ed and served with a Lemon Caper butter sauce over the top. Served with your choice of side: Red Beans & Rice, Sweet Potato Tots, French Fries, Corn Maque Choux, Smoked Cheddar Mash, Andouille Mash or Caramelized Onion Mash		 $14.95
Shrimp Casino
Jumbo Gulf Shrimp stuffed with a mixture of Blue Crab and cream cheese, wrapped with bacon and grilled. Topped with Inferno sauce. Served with your choice of side: Red Beans & Rice, Sweet Potato Tots, French Fries, Corn Maque Choux, Smoked Cheddar Mash, Andouille Mash or Caramelized Onion Mash		 $17.95
Shrimp Dinner
Served with your choice of side: Red Beans & Rice, Sweet Potato Tots, French Fries, Corn Maque Choux, Smoked Cheddar Mash, Andouille Mash or Caramelized Onion Mash		 $17.95
Bourbon Street Pasta
Blackened chicken, Andouille sausage, red & green peppers, red onions & fresh basil in a Garlic Cream sauce over Cavitappi pasta		 $14.95
Grilled Grouper
Fresh Grouper filet grilled on our Hickory fired char grill topped with Bacon Cream sauce served over Smoked Cheddar Mash		 $17.95
Ice Cream “Sammich”
A delicious bite of childhood, white chocolate macadamia nut cookies sandwiching a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream		 $5.95
Limoncello Cake
A rich combination of Sicilian lemon infused cake layers with Italian marscapone topped with white chocolate curls, light & delicious		 $5.95
Beer Menu
Abita Amber, Amber Lager/Vienna · 4.5% ABV, Covington, LA
Munich style lager brewed with crystal malt and Perle hops. Smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor and a rich amber color. Amber is a Munich style lager brewed with pale and caramel malts and German Perle hops. It has a smooth, malty, slightly caramel flavor and a rich amber color. Abita Amber was the first beer offered by the brewery and continues to be our leading seller. Amber is Abita’s most versatile beer for pairing with food. It has been voted “best beer” in numerous New Orleans reader polls and is used frequently in recipes of great Louisiana chefs. Because of its smooth, malty flavor, try it with smoked sausages, Louisiana boudin, or even with caviar. It’s great with crawfish and Cajun food. You might also enjoy it paired with a spicy gumbo or tomato-based pasta sauce. It also goes well also with fried catfish dipped in a tart, lemony tartar sauce. Parmesan, Pecorino and Romano cheeses are good pairings with Abita Amber		 $5.50
Abita Andygator, Heller Bock · 8.0% ABV, Covington, LA
Reaching an alcohol strength of 8% by volume, it is a Helles Doppelbock. Abita Andygator, a creature of the swamp, is a unique, high-gravity brew made with pale malt, German lager yeast, and German Perle hops. Unlike other high-gravity brews, Andygator® is fermented to a dry finish with a slightly sweet flavor and subtle fruit aroma. Reaching an alcohol strength of 8% by volume, it is a Helles Doppelbock		 $5.50
Abita Rye Pale, $9.25
Abita Strawberry Harvest Lager, Fruit Beer · 4.2% ABV, Covington, LA
A lager brewed with pilsner and wheat malts, Vanguard hops and Real Louisiana strawberry juice. Abita Strawberry Harvest is a lager brewed with pilsner and wheat malts and Vanguard hops. Real Louisiana strawberry juice is added after filtration resulting in a crisp lager with a sweet strawberry flavor, aroma and haze. ABITA SPRINGS, LA		 $6.25
Angry Orchard Crisp Apple Cider, Cider · 5.0% ABV, Cincinnati, OH
Crisp apple flavor. Balance of sweetness and bright acidity from apples and dryness of traditional cider making, resulting in a refreshing hard cider. Crisp apple flavor. It is a perfect balance of sweetness and bright acidity from culinary apples and dryness of traditional cider making apples, resulting in a complex, yet refreshing hard cider		 $5.50
Bell’s Two Hearted Ale, India Pale Ale (IPA) · 7.0% ABV, Kalamazoo, MI
Hopped exclusively with the Centennial hop varietal from the Pacific Northwest, massive additions in the kettle and again in the fermenter. Hopped exclusively with the Centennial hop varietal from the Pacific Northwest, massive additions in the kettle and again in the fermenter lend their characteristic grapefruit and pine resin aromas		 $6.25
Blue Moon Belgian Style Wheat, Witbier · 5.4% ABV, Denver, CO
Brewed with oats for creaminess and spiced with the perfect combination of orange peel for subtle sweetness. It started with our brewmaster, Keith Villa, wanting to craft a beer inspired by the flavorful Belgian Wits he enjoyed while studying brewing in Belgium. He brewed his interpretation using Valencia orange peel versus the traditional tart Curaçao orange peel, for a subtle sweetness. Then he added oats and wheat to create a smooth, creamy finish that’s inviting to the palate. As a final touch, he garnished the beer with an orange slice to heighten the citrus aroma and taste. Its natural unfiltered appearance adds to the depth of flavors in Belgian White		 $5.50
Brew Hub Keybilly Island Ale, Amber Ale / Red Ale · 5.4% ABV, Lakeland, FL
Amber Ale with Lime Added		 $6.50
Cigar City Homemade Apple Pie Cider, Cider · 6.9% ABV, Tampa, FL
Aroma of fresh apple pie. Taste is just like an apple pie with cinnamon, pie crust and nutmeg		 $6.50
Cigar City Invasion Pale Ale, American Pale Ale · 5.0% ABV, Tampa, FL
We have brewed Invasion Pale Ale, a citrusy and tropical session beer brewed for those long days of marauding, pillaging and piratin		 $6.25
Cigar Florida Cracker White, Witbier · 5.0% ABV, Tampa, FL
The Cracker Cowboys of Florida were colonial-era settlers, often of Scots-Irish descent, who arrived in Florida when Spain traded their territory of La Florida to the English. The term Cracker in Florida usage relates to the whip these “cow hunters” used to herd cattle in Florida’s Palmetto Prairies		 $6.25
Good People Pale Ale, American Pale Ale · 5.6% ABV, Birmingham, AL
This classic American Pale Ale is floral to the nose and flavorful to the mouth. 2-Row & 5 Specialty Malts create subtle caramel tones while just the slap right amout of cascade hops make our Pale Ale just a shade short of perfect. Grab some and tell us what you think. Surely to be one of your favorites		 $6.50
Grayton Beer 30A Beach Blonde Ale, Golden Ale/Blond Ale · 4.6% ABV, Santa Rosa Beach, FL
The perfect beach beer. Crisp and dry with a fruity sweetness.Life shines on Scenic Highway 30A. But 30A is much more than a strand of idyllic beach villages along Florida’s Gulf Coast. This light-bodied blonde ale greets your palate with a subtle citrus nuance and mild malt sweetness. 30A Beach Blonde Ale is a refreshing and sessionable ale that conjures up that relaxed coastal attitude anytime, anywhere. So kick off your flip-flops, grab a cold 30A Beach Blonde Ale, and relax. Slow down, you’re here		 $6.25
Green Man Porter, Porter · 5.6% ABV, Asheville, NC
English style brown porter. A dark brown beer with a red tint, it offers mocha, carob, and chocolate flavors and coffee aromas with a slightly smoky and warming alcohol finish		 $6.50
Guinness, Dry Stout · 4.2% ABV, Dublin, Ireland
Swirling clouds tumble as the storm begins to calm. Settle. Breathe in the moment, then break through the smooth, light head to the bittersweet reward. Swirling clouds tumble as the storm begins to calm. Settle. Breathe in the moment, then break through the smooth, light head to the bittersweet reward		 $7.25
Lagunitas IPA, India Pale Ale (IPA) · 6.2% ABV, Petaluma, CA
A bit of Caramel Malt barley provides the richness that mellows out the twang of hops		 $6.25
Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan, Brown Ale · 4.39% ABV, Kiln, MS
Southern Pecan Nut Brown Ale is the first beer in the world, to our knowledge, made with whole roasted pecans. The pecans are used just like grain and provide a nutty characteristic and a delightful depth to the flavor profile. This beer is very lightly hopped to allow the malty, caramel, and nutty flavors shine through. The color is dark mahogany		 $6.25
Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy, Shandy · 4.2% ABV, Chippewa Falls, WI
Leinenkugel’s® Summer Shandy® is our traditional weiss beer with refreshing natural lemonade flavor that makes it the perfect summer beer. Leinenkugel’s® Summer Shandy® is our traditional weiss beer with refreshing natural lemonade flavor that makes it the perfect summer beer. As we like to say, it’s fresh-squeezed Wisconsin-brewed beer		 $5.50
Magic Hat #9, American Pale Ale · 5.1% ABV, South Burlington, VT
A sort of dry, crisp, refreshing, not-quite pale ale		 $5.50
Miami Big Rod Coconut Blonde, Golden Ale/Blond Ale · 4.7% ABV, Homestead, FL
A delicious golden ale with a balance of coconut and caramel		 $6.50
Miami Shark Bait, Wheat Ale · 5.3% ABV, Homestead, FL
A great all around session beer, perfect for the beach.Light maltiness with smooth mango finish		 $6.50
Michelob Amber Bock, Amber Lager/Vienna · 5.2% ABV, St. Louis, MO
A specialty beer with a rich, roasted taste		 $4.50
Modelo Especial Chelada, Spice/Vegetable · 3.5% ABV, Colonia Anáhuac
Chelada with the refreshing flavor of tomato, salt and lime		 $6.50
New Belgium Citradelic, India Pale Ale (IPA) · 6.0% ABV, Fort Collins, CO
Set adrift on a kaleidoscopic wave of hoppiness w/ a mystical marriage of Citra hops & tangerine peel. Set adrift on a kaleidoscopic wave of hoppiness w/ a mystical marriage of Citra hops & tangerine peel		 $6.50
New Belgium Fat Tire, Amber Ale / Red Ale · 5.2% ABV, Fort Collins, CO
Fat Tire won fans with its sense of balance: toasty, biscuit-like malt flavors coasting in equilibrium with hoppy freshness		 $6.50
New Belgium Hoppy Blonde Ale, Golden Ale/Blond Ale · 5.7% ABV, Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins, CO…Refreshing w/ a soft malt base, notes of mango, lemon, blueberry & pine. Refreshing w/ a soft malt base, notes of mango, lemon, blueberry & pine spring across the tongue		 $6.50
Oyster City Hooter Brown, Brown Ale · 8.4% ABV
Hooter Brown is a robust ale made with local Tupelo Honey harvested right upriver at Owl Creek. Our brown is a medium to full bodied, beer bursting with local flavor and featuring rich honey and chocolate malts. Great with good friends and the setting sun		 $8.25
Oyster City IPA, India Pale Ale (IPA) · 6.8% ABV
Apalach IPA has lots of refreshing citrus notes. We think it pairs great with fried shrimp and oysters – but then again, what doesn’t? It may be best enjoyed, however, after landing a tarpon with a fly rod		 $6.50
Oyster City Lemon Shark Wheat, Wheat Ale · 4.7% ABV
Belgian-style wheat beer with traditional banana and clove yeasty tones. Steeped with lemongrass from the patch right outside their front door. Hopped with noble German Hallertau Mittelfruh		 $6.50
Peroni, Pale Lager · 5.1% ABV, Grosvenor Street, London
This premium, clear, golden-yellow lager, is the result of the dedication to brewing of generations of the most qualified braumeisters		 $6.50
Red Hare Gangway IPA, India Pale Ale (IPA) · 6.2% ABV, Marietta, GA
This American style IPA is medium bodied and definitely has that citrus flavor and aroma we’ve all come to love. Coming in at just under 7% ABV we hope this IPA sets the tone for our new brewery in the Atlanta market. Slightly sweet, very hoppy, crisp but unfiltered, we know this one will leave people thirsty for more		 $6.50
Samuel Adams Boston Lager, Amber Lager/Vienna · 4.9% ABV, Boston, MA
Our original beer is full-flavored with a balance of malty sweetness contrasted by hop spiciness and a smooth finish. Our original beer is full-flavored with a balance of malty sweetness contrasted by hop spiciness and a smooth finish		 $6.25
Samuel Adams Cold Snap, Witbier · 5.3% ABV, Boston, MA
Crisp & lively, the hazy smoothness of this unfiltered White Ale is roused by the crackling of spring spices. Crisp & lively, the hazy smoothness of this unfiltered White Ale is roused by the crackling of spring spices		 $6.25
Samuel Adams Rebel Grapefruit IPA, India Pale Ale (IPA) · 6.3% ABV, Boston, MA
Rebel Grapefruit is brewed with real grapefruit for a big punch of citrus that amplifies the tropical fruit and citrus notes of one of the Sam Adams brewers’ favorite West Coast hops, Mosaic		 $6.25
Sea Dog Sunfish, Wheat Ale · 4.6% ABV, Portland, ME
Our unique light bodied wheat beer with a fragrant peach essence, and a clean refreshing grapefruit finish		 $5.50
Sierra Nevada Otra Vez Gose With Cactus And Grapefruit, Gose · 4.5% ABV, Chico, CA
In California, where temperatures often top triple digits, perfecting the warm weather beer is a priority. We happened upon a sweet-tangy blend of native-grown prickly pear cactus and grapefruit combined with the zing of a traditional gose for a vicious but delicious twist on the stodgy summer sippers. Otra Vez is a tangy twist on the nearly extinct gose style. It combines the zip of prickly pear cactus with a hint of grapefruit for a bright and refreshing finish		 $6.50
Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, American Pale Ale · 5.6% ABV, Chico, CA
Unique piney and grapefruit aromas from the use of whole-cone American hops have fascinated beer drinkers for decades and made this beer a classic. Pale Ale began as a home brewer’s dream, grew into an icon, and inspired countless brewers to follow a passion of their own. Its unique piney and grapefruit aromas from the use of whole-cone American hops have fascinated beer drinkers for decades and made this beer a classic, yet it remains new, complex and surprising to thousands of beer drinkers every day. It is—as it always has been—all natural, bottle conditioned and refreshingly bold		 $6.25
Small Town Not Your Father’s Root Beer (5.9%), Spice/Vegetable · 5.9% ABV, Wauconda, IL
Silky, smooth, and satisfying finish & unmatched flavor. Appeals to craft beer aficionados as well those craving something unique but don’t typically drink beer Not Your Father’s Root Beer is a category-defining craft specialty ale brewed with unique spices. Brewer Tim Kovac’s creativity and painstaking commitment to flavor complexity results in an unmistakable offering that masterfully blends hints of sarsaparilla, wintergreen, anise, and vanilla. A smooth and balanced Ale, NYFRB has broad appeal – from discerning craft beer drinkers to non-beer drinkers.		 $7.75
Stella Artois, Pale Lager · 5.2% ABV, Leuven, Belgium
Stella Artois is still brewed using natural ingredients in the same processes of mixing and fermentation used in the old days. The brand’s rich heritage dates back to 1366 and the Den Hoorn Brewery in Leuven, Belgium. The brand’s nearly 650-year heritage of tasteful sophistication is reflected in its iconic chalice and exacting 9-step pouring ritual. Stella Artois is still brewed using natural ingredients in the same processes of mixing and fermentation used in the old days. This guarantees that the beer is something we’ve been proud of and will always be proud of		 $6.25
SweetWater 420 Extra Pale Ale, American Pale Ale · 5.7% ABV, Atlanta, GA
A tasty west coast style pale ale with a good hop feel to it and a crisp finish		 $6.50
Terrapin Liquid Bliss, Porter · 6.0% ABV, Athens, GA
Peanut Butter Chocolate Porter dry-hopped with Georgia peanuts		 $6.25
Yuengling Traditional Lager, Amber Lager/Vienna · 4.4% ABV, Pottsville, PA
An iconic American lager famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor – with a roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of clus An iconic American lager famous for its rich amber color and medium-bodied flavor – with a roasted caramel malt for a subtle sweetness and a combination of cluster and cascade hops, this true original delivers a well-balanced taste with very distinct character		 $4.25

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Reviews

Jason Lane
This place is pretty much on par with most of the other beach style restaurants in PCB… Service was good. There was a difference of opinion on the food. I had the Baked Oyster Sampler and 1/2 dozen Buffalo Chargrilled. Most of them were raw and not baked. Very stingy with cocktail sauce, crackers, and horseradish. Most were even more cold by the time I got more. My wife enjoyed her Shrimp Tacos.

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Bret Ward
Overall we enjoyed our dinner visit to Hammerhead Fred’s. My wife had grilled shrimp and said it was good. I had a blackened Cajun chicken sandwich and it was ok. It had way too much seasoning on it. I understand blackened chicken requires a lot of seasoning, but it was way too much on this sandwich. We sat outside and there was live music, which was fun. The service was ok. We would probably go back again.

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Professor A
You know it is the best place to visit!! Since 1995 locals know Hammerhead Fred’s is the place for fresh seafood. Sure, you can find seafood all along Panama City Beach, but Fred’s serves up a difference that will keep you coming back for more. They say, “variety is the spice of life,” and at Hammerhead Fred’s variety gets served up daily. Fred’s extensive menu features a variety of signature dishes with a Cajun kick and spices that will thrill your palate. Whether you’re craving a sizzlin’ steak, fresh gulf shrimp, or baked oysters with flavorful toppings, you’ve come to the right place. Watching your beach figure? No problem. Choose from a selection of crisp garden salads or even a fresh bowl of soup. Hammerhead Fred’s has something for everyone!

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Joe Stagg
We tried to eat here a few nights earlier, but there was a 45-minute wait. Sadly, we decided to eat elsewhere… BIG MISTAKE! We made it in for lunch on a Friday before our flight out of town; it was fantastic!! We walked right in and had the entire staff serving our needs. Apparently, lunch is not anywhere as busy as the dinner party rush. We saw the stage, the outdoor seating, and the Spring Break party scene that we had missed a few nights earlier. Next time, we will gladly wait the 45-minutes.

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Joe Terpstra
Enjoyable experience. Service was good. Food was as expected from this type of tourist restaurant – Good but nothing to write home about. Prices are reasonable. They seem to have a good selection of frozen drinks and beers. It was nice listen to live music.

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Kyle Blievernicht
Fun restaurant with a great deal of shark memorabilia. Wait time was minimal and service was excellent. Food was very good, seafood in particular. Live music while we ate on the patio.

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Bruna de Andrade
It was ok. Food took a while, but it’s season still.

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Sarah Hibbens
The food is AMAZING!!!! Waited for 15 mins for our table, once’s seated, our server immediately took our drink order and not long after took our food order. Our drinks and food arrived at almost the same time (which was really fast) and was blown away by the quality of the food and how fresh and hot it was. Food was definitely something to eat slowly and savor.

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Bob Hedrick
So this is the first place my wife and I decided to go to, largely because they were near the strip, had a decent review rating, and most importantly, had oysters. We get there at about 430pm, immediately seated, live music was setting up, and the waitress brings out the menus. They have chargrilled oysters!!!!?! We order the chargrilled sampler platter…OMG! We’ve been to Appilachicola for oysters….these overall are better. Great cook, great presentation. We ended up getting 2 orders for the 2 of us. NAILED IT! Only downside was they need more servers. Our waitress was handling a large table and several small tables. Great experience overall!!

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Ryan Brewer
Food was great! Our server was polite, attentive, and funny. Alcohol beverages were a bit pricey but that’s typical at most restaurants. Very large building with interesting decor and a decent amount of air-conditioned indoor seating, but a huge outdoor seating area with what looked like a stage for live entertainment. We had a party of 10 on a Friday night and had no problem getting in and seated. Received our food quickly and correctly. Overall great restaurant. Definitely recommend!

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