[Note: A few restaurants close during the offseason (November until early March). If you are visiting during the offseason, check the restaurant's website or Google to make sure it is open.] A few of our favorites are:
Boondocks (www.boondocksfl.com/ ). Really good and fresh fried and grilled seafood. Neat atmosphere on the bay with an "Old Florida" feel. We like that you can get a combo platter of shrimp and grouper. Nine times out of ten, if we visit PCB, we eat here.
Dee's Hang Out (http://deeshangout.com/): Very reasonable prices, great seafood, and Cajun dishes. Try the banana pudding. Closed Sundays. On the east end of PCB. You will usually find it near the top of restaurant rankings on Trip Advisor and Yelp.
Saltwater Grill (http://www.saltwatergrillpcb.com/newsite4/): They often have an early bird deal before 5:30 p.m. that is a really good deal. They also have a HUGE 25,000 aquarium.
Angelo's Steak Pit (http://www.angelos-steakpit.com/). It has been there since I was a kid. Cooked over hardwood, the filet will be one of the best steaks you have ever eaten. Located on the east end of PCB. Closed off season.
Thomas Donuts and Snack Bar (http://thomasdonutandsnackshop.com/) Been around since 1971. If you like a wide variety of donuts, this is the place for you. West of the Tidewater.
Captain Anderson's (http://captanderson.com/): It has also been there since I was a kid and I am in my 50s. Huge menu. Also a large shop for while you wait. Closed Sundays. Closed off season.
McGuire's Irish Pub (https://www.mcguiresirishpub.com/pcb): Just west of the Tidewater, McGuire's has great steaks, the famous 18 cent bean soup, Shepherd's Pie, Irish Stew, Fish and Chips, and other Irish fare.
The Back Porch. (http://www.theback-porch.com/pcbmenu). This is our favorite seafood place at Pier Park. If you like seafood gumbo, this is your place.
Runaway Island: (https://runawayislandpcb.com/): East of us. Runaway Island is on the gulf side with great views and good food. They usually have a great 12 (entrees) for $12 for lunch special. We love the redfish there.