wonderful place my wife and I had a great experience…read more my oysters were perfect my waiter Zach was a pro cost were fair

We came here for a quick bite after church. I was yearning for Rockerfeller oysters to my dismay,…read morethey were none on the menu. I opted for a plain old cheeseburger at a seafood spot!. St Mary's was always spot on for the Manadarin area. Drinks are on fleek. The dining room is spacious. The wait staff is very friendly but I wanted my oysters!! Wifey ordered coconut shrimps and corn nuggets. I usually like St Marys BUT I have not been here in a minute. For a Sunday afternoon, the busy was kinda dead?

Julington Fish Camp is always a great choice! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly cooked--from the raw oysters and blackened fish with creamy grits and collard greens to the crispy fried seafood platter. The wedge salad was fresh and loaded with blue cheese and bacon, and every dish came out hot and delicious. The highlight of our visit was the service. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, and consistently excellent service--we'll definitely be back!

We recently visited Julington Creek Fish Camp to celebrate our anniversary, and overall, the food…read morewas wonderful. Everything brought to the table tasted fresh and delicious. For appetizers, we started with the snapper bites and the fried blue crab claws. Both were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. For our entrees, we decided on the seafood broil and the fried platters. Both dishes hit the spot. The portion sizes were well balanced, and we left feeling satisfied rather than overly full. On top of that, the pricing was great. Our waiter was great, but the pacing of the meal could have been smoother since it took about 45 minutes to get our entrees. There were a couple of other notable downsides. The restaurant was quite loud, and to top it all off, a woman at the table right next to us had her shoes off. Management really should have controlled that kind of behavior, as it detracts from the dining experience. Furthermore, despite making reservations to celebrate our anniversary, the restaurant did not acknowledge it at all. That was unfortunate. Still, the quality of the food and the service from our waiter kept things afloat.

Good service, good location and amazing shrimps bang bang…read moreThe food in general was very good Thank you

When we came in the person who met us was very nice and he told us they weren't ready for us at the…read moreevent, but helped to direct us to the bar. And then he popped behind the bar and explained that they were super slow earlier today so they had already sent the bartender home and the bartender had not come in yet. So he made our Old Fashioned and Lemon Drop. They were really poorly made. Terrible drinks. I ordered a "land" quesadilla and my mom got a steak sandwich - these really redeemed our drink experience! The quesadillas were really tasty. Only thing I would say is a ramekin of salsa on the side or guacamole would have really enhanced it. The steak was delicious but the bread was really hard and could have used more sauce. We asked for mayo and they brought out a squeeze bottle of Hellmans which we thought was weird. Although great choice of mayo brand! Overall, we would go back!

This place is a hidden gem if you're looking for a local place with fresh lobster rolls and fried…read moreseafood. I only get the lobster rolls when I come here and they're more than worth the visit. The portions of lobster are generous and always super fresh and tasty. They used Martins potato bun for the rolls which work perfectly with some butter and a light toast on the grill. The remoulade sauce is a nice to pair with the onion rings on the side if you're looking for something to pair with the lobster rolls or the seafood. I've tried the fried shrimp a couple of times. They're good but the lobster rolls easily outshine them. The fried chips that come with your order are good but I generally don't eat many. This is what you'll get in place of your typical French fries. I think it's a nice change up. The atmosphere here is clean but nothing fancy. It's basic and simple but it gets the job done. Service is always fast and the people are friendly and helpful. Highly recommended if you're in Jax and have a taste for a great lobster roll!

Rainy saturday so wifey wanted a whitting fish sandwich. I headed over to jax fish fry. I proceeded…read moreto the cashier and exclaimed, "Do you guys sell whiting fish sandwiches. The girl replied "uh what?" I repeated my order, Do you sell whiting fish? She finally replied, we only sell Cod. I guess I will return when I want code which will be soon. Jax fish fry has been on my tadar. It is not their fault that I did not do a deep dive into their menu. The new name of Jax Fish fry should be Cod Fry! Im sure they have more than just cod. My bad!

Special thanks to Señor "Hawk" for helping me with my purchase on my first visit of the year…read more Ordered 3 pounds of shrimp and in several minutes he steamed them for me as requested to be ready to eat as soon as I returned home! Also picked up some lobster meat, lobster bisque to enjoy later in the week while having my own seafood partay! I arrived early in the afternoon before the early rush hour customer rush. Staff was very friendly and helpful with all of questions and recommendations. Excited already for my return visit for more fresh and tasty seafood!

Wow, wow, wow. Fast, fresh, friendly and fabulous!!! Love…read morethis neighborhood monument and just now am coming to realize how fortunate we are to have them here. Our family has been shopping here for quite a while and our spring seafood boil celebrations are officially now a tradition. But back to the jewels: crawfish, bluecrab and Mayport shrimp of course! I do highly recommend the seasoning on those crawfish; somebody knows a little Cajun The monster on our lobster plate was the pièce de résistance

I had been eager to try this restaurant, especially for the Maryland blue crabs. From the moment I…read morewalked in, the service was outstanding. I was warmly greeted and promptly seated, thanks to my wonderful waitress, Mrs. Susan. She was incredibly pleasant, offered great suggestions, and was attentive to my needs throughout the meal. Now, let's talk about the food! I started with the crab balls, which were absolutely delicious. The Maryland crabs were meaty and flavorful, and the lemon drop martini was a perfect 10 out of 10. I'm definitely looking forward to returning for more!

My husband and I stopped in again tonight, another great experience!…read moreWe ate at the bar, not sure what the bartenders name is but she was great, very friendly! My husband had the blue crab pot which he loved, also loved that the pot was the perfect size for one, most places it's always for two. I had the shrimp scampi which was delicious and a big portion, we also had the homemade key lime pie that was delicious! Such a great restaurant!

Best Jamaican food ever!! Must go!! Everything good. But my favorite is Bob Marley!!!read more

After a leadership training, carbbean food was on the menu tonight. I headed to Mad o Seafood for…read moremy some down home curry. Mad o seafood did not disappoint. The curry goat and chicken brought enough heat and was very tasty. The dinner is accompanied with white rice, vegetables and cabbage. While waiting for my dinner, I had a ice cold beer. The owner took my order, made my food and gave me the jaimacan cuisine to go. I was in and out in 20 minutes. The interior of the restaurant is nothing to brag about. It could use a make over but the food is what keeps people coming back for the spice of life. Mad o seafood, here's to another satisfied customer. Come get a taste of the island right off San Jose blvd and Old St Augustine rd. You will come back again and again!

Got here when it opened so getting a large table was nice. This place had an amazing selection of…read moremeats and seafoods along with ready to eat foods. Great when you have little ones who can eat right away while we cook the meats on the grill. It's honestly a great place with so many options for acye bbq and hotpot meats for 35.99. On top of the great selection and price, the service was great. Our serve was so attentive And kind, always checking the kids making sure they didn't need anything. She changed the grill 3 times without us having to ask. The best soup was the tom yum or spicy miso. I mixed it. I actually got the spicy miso and added a spoon full of the tom yum and it was good.

my wife and I had our grandkids for a few days and live out of town, but they live nearby, so once…read morewe dropped them off, we were exhausted and were looking for somewhere nice/buffet style to eat. We decided upon this place based on reviews, including from all our oldest grandchild, who said that he had been taken here and everyone enjoyed it. we knew it had previously been a Japanese/Asian grill for many years, but now it is a Korean style barbecue and hot pot.m, so we stopped in. first be aware that this is not a cheap meal, it was $37 per adult. that said, you get access to a variety of proteins and options. I will also say that my experience was quite a bit different than that of my wife. to start, you get one type of flavored broth for your hot pot in which to cook proteins or vegetables. The table also comes with a built-in grill if you choose to Cook that way. My wife selected the mushroom broth base and I chose the pork broth base. I must say, my wife added her own spices/sauces and enjoyed her broth so much that she shared with me and it greatly enhanced my experience. We enjoyed it so much so that we took the remainder home - there was a by weight up charge for taking this or anything else home. initially I felt that was a little expensive ($5) for taking home What amounted to 2 cups of broth, but we made Ramen out of the next day and it was the best Ramen I've had in a long time, so kudos to my wife for having seasoned it so well. my pork broth was not very flavorful, but I was being lazy and did not add any sauces to it, so I was disappointed, but frankly that is probably on me. In the middle of the restaurant is a very clean and well stocked protein buffet that has all types of seafood, pork, chicken, and beef offerings. I selected many of these, and went directly to the grill instead of cooking some of them in the hot pot. i ended up over cooking several of them before adding them into my hot pot, and they weren't good, but once again my disappointment is in part due to my impatience or inattentiveness. my wife enjoyed her selections very much because she didn't overcook her proteins. my favorite thing was the beef Bulgogi and Korean short ribs, which I grilled (or my wife did) and these were delicious, marinated in an excellent sauce and I frankly could've and should've probably just eaten several plates of this. they had a sushi/dessert bar with typical fare; my wife did not partake in any of this. I tried several of the sushi rolls and they were OK -- frankly this is probably not what you would gravitate to if you're going to a hot pot/Korean barbecue restaurant. their desert offerings were fine: I enjoyed the tiramisu and the Asian style donuts, which were very doughy, but I love them. My wife thought they were just meh. they were alcoholic options, but we were already going to be at $90 with tip and take home broth so we just had waters. I apologize for forgetting the servers name, but his service was excellent, due to attentiveness, explanation of the options, and making sure our drinks were consistently refilled. The ambience was nice, modern, clean. so my take away is that this would be closer to a 3.5 star review versus a four, as this was expensive and everything that I tried other than the grilled Bulgogi and what my wife shared that she had added to her broth) was just OK. However, my wife enjoyed the meal so much, that alone is worth it. Also, I should attribute some of the "disappointment" to my own laziness or overcooking of the proteins on the grill. I would go back for another special occasion, but at the price point, it would not be a weekly choice.

This place gets packed! And for a good reason. I always get the crawfish and shrimp boil. Super…read moreflavorful and the service is quick. One of my go-to places in Jacksonville. Great place and lovely ambiance!

Sad to see it go but it quickly reopened as Crabbers. Same concept hopefully the same quality and…read moreservice.

The wife pulled me down to Jacksonville to tryout Big Crab Seafood. My daughter and wife had the…read moreseafood boil and it was a 10/10. I had the 10pts wings barbecue and crab & shrimp dip. Worth the drive from Savannah.

This location is located in a strip of businesses with shared parking, so during dinner time it is…read morepretty busy to maneuver to find an available parking spot. Though the parking lot was busy, I was sat immediately and noticed they were not too busy on a Friday night 7:30pm - likely an indicator of the experience to come. Kaitlyn was very friendly in greeting and throughout the meal. She was obviously the only bright spot on this experience, since you see the star rating. The soda lacked carbonation in the coke, so I mentioned it tasting off to me. I switched to an Orange Fanta, and that too lacked carbonation. Ended up just eating my spicy crab combo with no drink. Which thankfully, spicy is no where near spicy at this location. Medium at best if you order spicy. Genuinely let down, especially since it is ONE cluster for $38.99. Definitely felt this was a skip, and then was shocked when the bill came... As a party of one, I was charged automatic gratuity of 12%, which is bewildering to me. Larger parties? Totally get it! But a party of one, which I was shocked but they do list on the menu of prices. I almost tipped 20% on top of the bill, until I was looking into why it was higher than I expected. Additionally, $4.99 for a soda that doesn't even have the syrup and carbonation properly calibrated?! Wowza, what a letdown for $50+ for dining alone. If you are in Jacksonville, you are surrounded by lots of good seafood places. Big crab? Personally, a pass for me.