Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill – Seafood
Perched on the edge of the bay, this historic home-turned-eatery invites guests to linger on sun-drenched decks where the salty breeze mingles with the aroma of fresh-caught seafood and blackened spices. As the sky transforms into a vibrant canvas of orange and pink at sunset, the lively atmosphere comes alive with the clinking of glasses and the soulful sounds of live music, creating a quintessential coastal escape.
1151, Bayview Avenue, Panama City, FL, 32401 +18507638427 https://uncleerniesbayfrontgrill.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Dairy-Free at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grouper Imperial, Chocolate Madness and Cocktail Claws. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 7 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Grouper Strips, Grouper Imperial and Snow Crab Legs. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 49 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Grouper Strips, Chicken Quesadilla and Fried Coconut Shrimp. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 8 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Grouper Strips, Fried Oysters and Shrimp & Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 4 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Grouper Strips, Snow Crab Legs and Fried Seafood Combo Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 5 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Grouper Strips, Snow Crab Legs and Fried Seafood Combo Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 4 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Grouper Strips, Snow Crab Legs and Fried Seafood Combo Platter. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill in Panama City has 7 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Chocolate Madness, Cocktail Claws and Roasted Red Pepper Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Melt | 54.6 g | 63.3 g |
| Fried Seafood Combo Platter | 4.3 g | 58 g |
| Uncle Ernie’s Traditional | 33.5 g | 52.3 g |
| Grilled Seafood Platter | 2.6 g | 42.9 g |
| Grilled Chicken Sandwich | 108.1 g | 41.2 g |
| Oyster Parmesan | 19 g | 38.4 g |
| Uncle Ernie’s Chicken Nachos | 30.8 g | 35.4 g |
| Shrimp & Grits | 22.1 g | 32.9 g |
| Fried Grouper Strips | 0 g | 23.2 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Fried Oysters | 0 g | 16.4 g |
| Caprese | 10.7 g | 16.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Appetizers
- Homemade Mozzarella Cheese Sticks - $14: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle Ernie’s Chicken Nachos - $19: Onions, olives, tomatoes, jalapeños, cheese sauce, and melted jack cheese
- Fried Portobello Mushrooms - $19: Creamy horseradish sauce and diced tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Quesadilla - $17: Stuffed with cheese, chicken, onions, olives, tomatoes and jalapeños Dietary tags: Halal, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Ahi Tuna Dip - $17: Served with tortilla chips Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Red Pepper Hummus - $14: Served with garlic flatbread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari - $17: Served with marinara sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach
- Black Bean Crab Spread - $18: Served with garlic flatbread Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake (Single) - $17: Jumbo lump crab cake fried topped with homemade honey mustard Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cakes (Double) - $32: Two jumbo lump crab cakes fried topped with homemade honey mustard Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna - $18: Thai slaw and topped with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Oyster Parmesan - $24: Fresh oysters sauteed in butter and garlic and topped with Romano cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Pescatarian, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cocktail Claws: Lightly fried and served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $17: Topped with honey mustard Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Caprese - $14: Freshly sliced tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil drizzled with balsamic glaze Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Roma (Small) - $17: Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and roasted sweet red peppers on green leaf lettuce with Romano vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Insalata Roma (Large) - $24: Fresh mozzarella, sliced tomatoes, and roasted sweet red peppers on green leaf lettuce with Romano vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle Ernie’s Traditional - $16: Green leaf lettuce, Romano vinaigrette, olives, onions, sliced tomato, and shredded Monterey Jack Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches & Tacos
- Big Jim’s Black Cheeseburger - $16: 10oz burger topped with cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $16: Topped with American cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Sandwich - $21: With homemade remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Sandwich - $21: Fried whole soft shell crab served with homemade remoulade Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $21: Grilled Grouper with Thai slaw topped with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $19: Grilled Shrimp with Thai Slaw topped with sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Grouper Sandwich - $23: Topped with grilled mushrooms Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Melt - $17: Topped with fresh sautéed mushrooms, cheese sauce and melted Jack cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
Fresh From the Sea
- Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna Entree - $35: Sushi Grade Ahi Tuna Saku seared rare with thai slaw and sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grouper Imperial - $44: Grilled Grouper filet topped with lump crab meat and Imperial sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Shrimp Entree - $28: Grilled to perfection Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Grits - $29: Topped with Andouille Sausage and bell peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Scallop & Shrimp Imperial - $44: Fresh jumbo sea scallops and grilled shrimp, topped with jumbo lump crab meat and Imperial sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, AIP, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Twin Lobster Tail Dinner - $52: Two 5-6oz Maine lobster tails served with drawn butter and lemon Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner
- Grilled Seafood Platter - $46: Grouper, Shrimp, and Sea Scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Grouper Entree - $35: Locally caught Grouper grilled to perfection Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Snow Crab Legs: Fresh snow crab legs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Alkaline, AIP, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Seafood
- Crab Cake Dinner - $36: 2 jumbo lump crab cakes fried and topped with honey mustard Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soft Shell Crab Dinner - $36: 2 fried soft shell crabs served with remoulade sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Grouper Strips - $30: Fresh grouper strips fried golden Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Shrimp - $28: Hand-breaded fried shrimp Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Oysters - $28: Fresh oysters fried golden Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Seafood Combo Platter - $38: Grouper, shrimp, and bay scallops Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Coconut Shrimp - $28: Shrimp breaded with coconut and fried Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Mary Lou’s Capellini - $24: Tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, basil and garlic sauteed in olive oil and tossed with angel hair pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Uncle Ernie’s Famous Spiniachi - $22: Fresh spinach pesto mixed with a Romano cream sauce and tossed with penne pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fettuccine Alfredo - $20: Classic creamy alfredo sauce over fettuccine Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Steaks & Chicken
- 12oz. Ribeye - $38: Prime Certified Angus Beef Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Ribeye Imperial - $47: Ribeye topped with lump crab meat and Imperial sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 8oz. Filet Mignon - $47: Center-cut tenderloin Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, AIP, Lectin-Free
- 8oz. Filet Imperial - $56: Filet mignon topped with lump crab meat and Imperial sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free
- Big Rose’s Smothered Chicken Breast - $26: 2 chicken breasts topped with shredded Monterey Jack and mushrooms
- Ava’s Fried Chicken Strip Platter - $26: 6 chicken strips fried to perfection
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie - $10: Freshly made daily Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- Chocolate Madness - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, Renal
- Turtle Cheesecake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- New York Cheesecake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Red Velvet Cake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly
- Carrot Cake - $10 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Crème Brûlée - $10: House-made smooth and indulgent Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Beverages & Cocktails
- Brazilian Kiss: Muddled strawberries and lemons, strawberry rum, champagne, Chambord float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Cucumber Mint Lemonade: Gin, elderflower liqueur, muddled cucumber, lemon, fresh mint, sour, lemonade, lemon-lime soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Blueberry Lemon Drop Martini: House-infused citrus vodka, lemon, blueberry puree, sour, lemon-lime soda, sugar rim Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Cosmic Love Mocktail: Sparkling pomegranate lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
Kids Menu
- Kids Fried Grouper Strips - $16: Served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Kids Fried Shrimp - $14: Served with fries Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Kids Fried Chicken Strips - $13: Served with fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium
- Kids Mac & Cheese - $8: Classic macaroni and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
Frequently Asked Questions about Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill
- Is Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill has 7 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grouper Imperial, Chocolate Madness and Cocktail Claws.
- What can I eat at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill on a dairy-free diet?
- Grouper Imperial, Chocolate Madness and Cocktail Claws carry the dairy-free tag, out of 7 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill have vegan options?
- Yes. 7 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Chocolate Madness and Cocktail Claws.
- Is Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill gluten-free?
- 7 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Uncle Ernie's Bayfront Grill?
- Chicken Melt, at roughly 63.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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