The Wicked Wheel

A lively southern bar & grill with automotive‑themed decor, The Wicked Wheel mixes family‑friendly dining with a full bar and branded retail. The kitchen highlights fried chicken, catfish, shrimp and burgers that local listings and the restaurant site feature as signature dishes.

Located on Hutchison Blvd in Panama City Beach, the restaurant is open seven days a week and operates a no‑reservations policy. Expect casual service, gear‑inspired interiors, and a take‑home shop for hats and shirts on site and online.

Casual, themed dining aimed at families and car enthusiasts with a full bar and branded merchandise.

Look out for:

• Award‑highlighted fried chicken, thin‑cut catfish and Backfire Shrimp noted on the menu.
• Automotive decor with vintage signs, gears and branded merchandise for sale in the on‑site shop and online.
• A full cocktail list with house names like Gasoline Tea, Blinker Fluid and Wicked Mary.
• A sister‑restaurant connection to local favorite Pineapple Willy’s.

Best way to experience it:

Go for a relaxed meal rather than fine dining — arrive without a reservation (they don’t take them), order from the signature plates and browse the shop after eating.

• Open 7 days a week (listed as 11am–10pm on the official site).
• No reservations; expect walk‑in seating and possible waits during busy evenings.
• Full bar — ID required for alcoholic drinks.
• On‑site retail and online store for Wicked Wheel apparel and souvenirs.