Runaway Island Menu

Runaway Island, located in Panama City Beach, FL, is a hidden gem offering American, seafood, and bar options. The restaurant provides a vibrant atmosphere with live music and stunning views of the Gulf from both indoor and outdoor seating areas. Customers praise the outstanding Alaskan king crab legs, blackened grouper with crab meat, and appetizers like pretzel bites and cheese curds. While some dishes like fish tacos and chicken sandwiches received mixed reviews, overall, the food is said to be delicious. The attentive service and breezy patio seating add to the pleasant dining experience, making it a great spot for families and friends to enjoy a memorable meal by the beach. Runaway Island stands out for its variety of options, welcoming ambiance, and exceptional food quality.

APPETIZERS

Baja Rolls

Blackened Chicken, Corn, Spinach, Black Beans, and Cheese Fried and Served with Sweet Thai Dipping Sauce

$14.00

Crab Cakes

A Pair of Maryland Style Crab Cakes Served with Lemon Caper Mustard Sauce

$23.00

Caribbean Chicken Bites

Boneless Chicken Bites Hand Breaded and Tossed in our Caribbean Spiced Rum Glaze and Served with Celery and Ranch Dressing

$13.00

Creamy Rockefeller Spinach Dip

Creamy Spinach, Parmesan Cheese, and Applewood Bacon Topped with Pico de Gallo Served with Warm Pita Chip

$14.00

Calamari

Hand-Breaded to Order and Fried Crispy Served with Marinara and Sweet Thai Chile Sauce

$15.00

Garlic Bread Cheese Curds

Wisconsin Cheese Fried Golden Brown and Served with Marinara

$13.00

Old Bay Shrimp

Chilled Peel and Eat Shrimp Seasoned with Old Bay and served with Cocktail Sauce

$15.00

Runaway Salad

Seasonal Greens, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Chopped Bacon, Sliced Almonds and Fresh Berries with House-made Sweet Onion Vinaigrette Dressing

$13.00

Caesar

Classic Caesar Topped with Parmesan Cheese and Croutons

$12.00

House Salad

Lettuce Mix, Cucumbers, Onions, Tomatoes, and Mixed Cheese

$10.00

Boudreaux’s Gumbo

Our version of the Creole Classic. Chicken, Shrimp, Andouille, Onions, Peppers and Cajun Seasoning topped with Rice

$5.00

SOUP & SALAD

IN THE BOWL

Pesto Salmon Bowl

Blackened Atlantic Salmon Served on Tortellini Pesto Alfredo Topped with Lemon Butter Sauce and Chopped Tomatoes

$25.00

Blackened Mahi Tacos

Blackened Mahi with Shredded Cabbage, Cilantro Ranch, and Pico de Gallo

$15.00

Runaway Tacos

Blackened Fish on Crunchy Slaw Topped with Remoulade, Mixed Cheese and Pico de Gallo

$14.00

Shrimp Tacos

Fried Shrimp, Shredded Cabbage, and Lime Cilantro Aioli Topped with Pico de Gallo

$14.00

Baja Tacos

Fried Fish with Shredded Cabbage and Mixed Cheese, Pico de Gallo, and Chipotle Cream Sauce

$14.00

Chicken Tacos

Blackened Chicken Topped with Chipotle Ranch, Mixed Cheese and Fresh Pico on Cabbage Slaw

$14.00

Fried Grouper Tacos

Fried Gulf Grouper, Shredded Cabbage, Sriracha Aioli and Pico de Gallo

$16.00

TACOS

ENTREES

Runaway Grouper

Blackened Grouper topped with Lump Crab Meat and Lemon Butter

$39.00

Parmesan Crusted Flounder

Flounder Baked Golden Brown, Topped with Jumbo Shrimp, Fresh Basil and Lemon Butter

$28.00

Caribbean Chicken Dinner

Grilled Chicken Breasts Topped with our Polynesian and Pineapple Glaze

$22.00

Hawaiian Marinated Ribeye

Hand Cut Marinated in Pineapple and Teriyaki Grilled to Your Liking

$38.00

Alaskan Snow Crab

Steamed and Served with Butter

Jerked Mahi Dinner

Jamaican Jerk Marinaded Mahi Grilled and Topped with Pineapple Mango Salsa

$25.00

St. Charles Redfish

Blackened Redfish Topped with Worcestershire White Wine Bayou Sauce and Jumbo Gulf Shrimp

$28.00

Big Kahuna Platter

Fried Grouper, Shrimp, Scallops, and Steamed Snow Crab Served with Hushpuppies, Coleslaw

$55.00

Triple Tail Piccata

Paneed Triple Tail topped with Jumbo Gulf Shrimp, Capers and Lemon Butter

$25.00

Raw Oysters

With Cocktail Sauce, Saltine Crackers and Lemons

Rockafellar

Baked Spinach, Garlic, Bacon, Cream Cheese and Parmesan Cheese

Who Dat Oysters

Mixed Cheese, Pickled Jalapenos, and Bacon

Cheese

Baked Garlic Butter and Parmesan Cheese

OYSTERS

BUN & BASKET

“The Wilson”

Half-Pound Burger, Char-Grilled Served on a Brioche Bun with Lettuce, Tomatoes, and Pickles

$15.00

Hawaiian Chicken Sandwich

Grilled Chicken, Provolone Cheese, and Applewood Smoked Bacon Topped with Polynesian Pineapple Glaze, Lettuce and Tomato

$15.00

Islamorada Basket

Hand Battered Fish, Shrimp, and Hush Puppies Fried Golden Brown

$24.00

St. Joe Shrimp Basket

Gulf Shrimp Served Blackened, Fried, or Grilled with Hushpuppies

$23.00

Chicken Basket

Hand Breaded Chicken Tenders Fried and Served with Honey Mustard or BBQ Sauce

$18.00

Beer Battered Fish Basket

Beer Battered Fish Fried Golden Brown Served with Hush Puppies

$14.00

Chicken Tenders

$8.00

Burger

$8.00

Popcorn Shrimp

$8.00

Fish

$8.00

Grilled Cheese

$8.00

KID’S MENU

DESSERT

Key Lime Pie

A Florida Favorite Served Icy Cold with Whipped Cream, Raspberry Sauce and Seasonal Berries

$8.00

Dream Pie

Creamy mix of Whipped Topping, Pecans, Caramel and a Hint of Coconut

$8.00

Fudge Brownie

Warm Fudge Brownie with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and a Rich Raspberry Sauce

$8.00