Lunch and Happy Hour
The Kraken is serving lunch every day from Wednesday through Sunday! We open at 11:00am and have Happy Hour from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Join us for great food and drinks!
Read our menu here.
New Year’s Eve Party
The Kraken is hosting a New Year’s Eve party on Saturday, December 31st, 2025 starting at 6:00pm! Parking is free and tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite.
Come join us as we ring in the 2026 new year!
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner with Elton John Tribute “Still Standing”
Come start the party early with dinner & a show at The Kraken with Still Standing! An Elton John Tribute band. We also have packages available to purchase tables or bar stools for the entire night. Come and go as you please while your seat will be there when you return. Contact us at (850) 387-8151 to reserve tables or bar stools for this amazing night of the year!!!
9:30 PM – 12:00 AM
Bring in New Year with Fleetwood Max
Fleetwood Max is the country’s Definitive Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band – an authentic recreation of the music, magic, and incredible stage production of the legendary Stevie Nicks & Fleetwood Mac at the height of their career! From the Rumours album in 1977 to current touring set lists! The Fleetwood Max experience captures the mystical atmosphere, look and sound of these enigmatic Rock and Roll Hall of Famers with outstanding vocal and character performances from a cast of the most respected, professional, touring musicians on the United States East Coast. Each member is dedicated to, and passionate about, providing the most accurate and personalized recreation of the Magic that is Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks, while replicating the very best of every live performance!
YOUR Holiday Party!
Book your holiday/Christmas party with us at The Kraken! We have great food and drinks and can’t wait to make your celebration special.
To book your event, call (850)-387-8151 or fill out our event reservation form.
We have Music Bingo EVERY SUNDAY with our host Brenda from 1:00pm-3:00pm!
Pictures with Santa
Every Saturday in December leading up to Christmas, we are offering photos with Santa! Photo packages are offered with lunch or without. This will be an awesome family friendly event and the perfect way to get into the Christmas spirit! Join us from 11:00am to 2:00pm on the following dates:
Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Saturday, December 20th, 2025
East Coast Swing Lessons
This Sunday, December 14th, 2025 at 7:30pm, Panhandle Stompers are here at The Kraken with special guest instructor Russell Mace and music by DJ Chris McKay! Bring a partner if you would like to, or we can pair you up with someone when you arrive!
Dance Party and Karaoke Roulette
Let’s dance and play Karaoke Roulette at The Kraken Bar & Grill!! This event takes place on Saturday 13th, 2025 at 9:00pm!
Panhandle Stompers Line Dance Night
Every Wednesday and Sunday at 7:30pm, we have line dancing taught by Janene Affeldt here at The Kraken! We are the proud home of the Panhandle Stompers. All skill levels are welcome, so stop by! Even if you’re not a dancer, grab some great food and drinks and come hang out.
Freaky Friday Glow Party
Join us for our glow dance party at The Kraken on Friday, December 12th, 2025 starting at 9:00pm! There will be drink specials and free parking. Come get your glow on!! DJ Chris McKay will be spinning those tunes….dress in your best neon outfit! We’ll have the glow party karaoke going on on the main stage, pool tables & dart boards available!!
Mary Sarah Concert
Mary Sarah is a country music star and finalist from The Voice with over 44.3K monthly listeners on Spotify alone. We can’t wait for you to experience her incredible voice and stage presence, along with local band The Cat5s, this November 28th, 2025 at 6:00pm at The Kraken.
Filmore Drive
Filmore Drive is here performing on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 from 9:00pm to midnight. Join us for this fun “Thanksgiving Eve” concert!
Frank Fletcher
The Kraken welcomes you to see live music from Frank Fletcher on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at 8:00pm!
Two Step Lessons
This Sunday we have a special guest instructor, Nick Schroeder, teaching 2-step lessons! Our DJ for the night is Chris McKay. This event is on November 23rd, 2025 at 7:30pm.
Mind Plays
On Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm, Mind Plays is here at The Kraken! Enjoy food, drinks, and live music!
Zack Miller Band
On Friday, November 21st, 2025, Zack Miller Band is playing on our main stage! Come enjoy dinner and drink specials and hardwood dance floor!
Josh Buckley Band
Josh Buckley Band is here on Thursday, November 20th, 2025 from 8:00pm to 12:00pm with great live music! There will be a 50/50 raffle with donations going to the Wounded Warrior Project!
Stevie Monce Live
Stevie Monce is performing live at The Kraken on Wednesday, November 19th, 2025 at 4:00pm!
Kevin Johnson
Kevin Johnson is here performing on November 16th, 2025 at 4:00pm. Join us for dinner specials, live music, and happy hour!
Fault Line Concert
On Saturday, November 15th, 2025, Fault Line is bringing a live rock show to The Kraken at 9:00pm!
Stevie Monce
Stevie Monce is performing live at The Kraken’s inside stage on November 15th, 2025 at 5:00pm!
Weekend Special!
The weekend of Friday, November 14th, 2025, we have an awesome special! The main entree is a pan seared gulf grouper with key lime butter sauce and the sides include roasted fingerlings and garlic green beans with tomato relish! Come give this delicious dish a try.
Boots and Bling Night with Grace and Grit Band
Everyone is invited to The Kraken for our Boots and Bling Night party on Friday, November 14th, 2025! Grace & Grit are going to be live onstage from 8:00pm to 11:00pm! Grab your boots and come party at The Kraken!
A Kraken Cash prize will be awarded – blingiest and most character wins!
Jon White is performing live at The Kraken on November 14th, 2025 at 4:00pm!
Anne Cline and the Dirty Peaches
Anne Cline and the Dirty Peaches are performing this Thursday, November 13th, 2025 at 7:00 PM!
Kevin Johnson & Sam Weigle
Join us for live music on the indoor stage with Kevin Johnson & Sam Weigle on Thursday, November 13th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm!
Purple Rayne Band
Join us at The Kraken on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 from 9:00pm to 12:00am!
We’re kicking it every Wednesday with The Panhandle Stompers! This Wednesday Nov. 12th we’ll have guest appearance of The Purple Rayne Band immediately after our 7:30pm Line Dance Lessons! If you haven’t been here yet, you’re definitely missing out! The best wooden dance floor on the beach!!
Come early & grab some food! Our kitchen staff is spot on & food’s amazing! Drink specials with our awesome bartenders, so take advantage of those!! See y’all at The Kraken!!
David Martin
David Martin is performing at The Kraken on November 12th, 2025 at 4:00pm on the main stage!
Dani & The Chix Concert
Dani & the Chix perform live at The Kraken this Sunday, November 9th, 2025!
Mitch Clark
Mitch Clark is performing at The Kraken on our porch at 4:00pm on Sunday, November 9th, 2025! Join us for happy hour and live music!
David Martin
Come and see David Martin live at the Kraken on Saturday, November 8th, 2025 at 4:00pm!
Poison Whiskey Concert
Poison Whiskey is performing Saturday, November 8th, 2025 at 8:00pm at The Kraken!
Whiskey Ridge Band
Whiskey Ridge Band is performing on November 7th, 2025 from 8:00pm to 12:00am! We also have a special going on, so join us for an awesome concert with great food.
Our Special on 11/7/2025:
12oz. ribeye seared with rum butter cream
Sides: parmesan crusted broccoli and loaded mashed potatoes
Scratch 2020 is here performing on Thursday, November 6th, 2025!
Darrell Qualls & The Brown Byrd Band
Darrell Qualls and The Brown Byrd Band are here performing live at The Kraken on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 at 9:00pm!
Stevie Monce Live
Stevie Monce is performing live at The Kraken on Wednesday, November 5th, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm!
Loose Cannon Concert
Join Loose Cannon for a live rock show at The Kraken on Saturday, November 1st, 2025 from 8:00pm to midnight!
Halloween Party
Don’t miss out on our Halloween party on October 31, 2025, with live music from Thomas Wave from 4:00pm to 7:00pm on the porch and Jon White Band at 8:00pm! There will be a costume contest at the end of the night for cash prizes! We have a 50/50 raffle to raise money for Gregory Johnson and his family who are recovering from tornado damages.There will be a donation jar as well. Let’s party down at The Kraken Bar & Grill for a great cause!
Rasta Pirate Raga Night
Come out for a cool vibe with the Rasta Pirate Band on Thursday, October 30th, 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm! Kevin Johnson has done an amazing job putting this band together and you won’t be disappointed! These guys take any song and turn it into a REGGAE beat! Very cool!Come early & grab a bar stool or table, order some amazing food or grab a drink at the bar & enjoy the show!
Ron Allen Concert
Join us for the Ron Allen concert on October 29th, 2025 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm!
Wednesday Line Dance Night
Wednesday night is Panhandle Stompers Night at The Kraken Bar & Grill! Starting this Wednesday, October 28th, 2025 at 7:00pm will be our first time on stage at The Kraken! This is the new HOME of The Panhandle Stompers.We have DJ Chris McKay spinning those tunes starting at 7:00pm! Janene Affeldt will be teaching starting at 7:30pm! Come early & grab a bar stool or a table & order some amazing food (limited menu right now) or a drink before we start! Don’t dance? We got you!! FOOD-DARTS-DRINKS…. or just hang out & watch the show!!
GP38 Concert
GP38 and Chris McDaniel Music will be at The Kraken on Friday, October 24th, 2025 from 8:00pm to midnight!
Guns N’ Roses Tribute
Maximum Bands is bringing an awesome headliner act to The Kraken this October!Thursday, October 23, 2025
PRETTY TIED UP – GUNS AND ROSES TRIBUTE
PRETTY TIED UP – GUNS AND ROSES TRIBUTE
Saturday, October 25, 2025
TALK DIRTY – POISON TRIBUTE
TALK DIRTY – POISON TRIBUTE
Dani & the Chix Concert
Local band Dani & the Chix will be performing at The Kraken on October 23rd, 2025 from 4pm to 8pm! Don’t miss out!
Thunder Beach Bike Week
The Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally, known as Bike Week, is a biannual Panama City Beach tradition that welcomes bikers and vendors to venues across the area. The Kraken Bar and Grill is a proud participant this year. Join us for this awesome free event from October 22nd-25th, 2025!
Filmore Drive Concert
Filmore Drive will be performing at The Kraken on Saturday, October 18th, 2025 from 7:00pm to 11:00pm!