Very cute spot. Literally has a comp feel with the picnic tables. The staff is extremely nice and the food is freshly prepared to order and brought to you. It was really good and lots of food. The fried shrimp was good. I would pick the fries over the onion rings. The onion rings aren't remarkable and I am an onion ring connoisseur. I would go back to try something else. read more

Hidden Gem/Instant Classic Alert! Admittedly this one has been in my 'To Try' collection for a while, and when I'm back in my hometown, I generally reserve my Grouper fix for the Pinellas Country staples (Keegan's, Dockside Dave's) but I finally made the effort and...move over usual suspects, there is a new "must visit" promptly going on my seafood shack list! I mean I had high hopes, but this exceeded all expectations. Like many FL Crackers, I crave a legit blackened grouper sandwich with crusty spices & flavor on a hearty bun that stands up to the fillet heft. Boy Howdy this one's built for snarfing...and a rock solid value @ $15 given the size. Apparently the secret sauce is they ladle it with clarified butter while on the flat top to give just a bit extra richness. And the pièce de résistance is the 100% homemade, no BS frozen breaded crap, these onion rings hand-dipped into a batter that is a little bit sweet & most def crunCHY! So spend the extra $1 and upgrade to the best damn OR's you've had maybe ever. Yup this is a tried & true FL fish shack in Ballast Point so what it lacks in ambience & out of the way location, it makes up for in quality & value. Seating is mostly outside at canvas covered picnic tables, so yeah they're throwing some shade (the good kind). Only gripe is the canned beer I got was cool-ish...c'mon friends, get those cans in a ice bath cooler to tackle that scorching FL heat. Oh and they take Apple Pay. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Blackened Grouper + $1 upgrade homemade onion rings...DO IT! - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Depends on what uou like, we got a Cuban; not great, deviled crab was good, and the grouper sandwich was mediocre. The service was good but there is not must seating on the inside and the outside can get hot. read more

Really glad I found this spot. Went multiple times and most things are amazing. The reason why it was on my list in the first place was because of the lobster corn dog. But after finally trying it, i was disappointed. Lobster meat is hard to control when cooking and frying almost always make it over/chewy. The outside of the corn dog I got was also brown black comparing to some of the pictures/expected golden yellow. Otherwise everything from other menu items+service were amazing! read more

We were feeling adventurous and wanted to try something new. This place came across my yelp page and we decided that tonight was the night to try it. We were a little surprised at how small it was inside but there is ample outside seating and it's all covered! We got there a little early for dinner but by the time we finished our amazing meal, every table was filled! Our food was amazing! From what I hear they're famous for the conch fritters, but unfortunately they were out when we went. But we will definitely come again. read more

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The front desk cashier was really nice and gave us helpful suggestions. They have parking, you can either sit inside or outside, we went around noon and there were a lot of flies so we went back inside and it was great. We had the blackened grouper sandwich and it was really good. We also had the blackened shrimp and it was also really good. We got fries and onion rings, the onion rings were okay. We would come back. read more

Went here right as the rain was letting up near noon on a Friday. Wasn't crowded at all. Parking was easy. The staff was attentive and welcoming. Food came out fast. Plenty of outdoor seating, though we were left to wipe off the excess water ourselves, but to be fair we didn't ask if they would supply a towel or anything since we already had one. Lots of flies were buzzing around, but they did have candles at every table that kept them at bay as long as you kept the candle close by. We got the Lobster Corn Dog w/ Onion Rings and the Blackened Grouper Sandwich w/Fries and an order of Fried Grouper Cheeks. For dessert we had a slice of Fried Key Lime Pie. I was most excited about the Lobster Corn Dog, but it was actually what I would be least likely to recommend out of the items we tried. It wasn't bad, but wasn't great. The lobster was a little tougher than I like. Had to try it though. The rest of the meal was near perfection. The Onion Rings I got with the corn dog were great. However the real winner was the Grouper Sandwich. Easily the best Grouper Sandwich I've had, in fact one of the best sandwiches I've had, period. The rest of the meal was also fantastic. The Grouper Cheeks were perfectly cooked, and while fried, not greasy at all. The sweet sauce they had for dipping was excellent. Highly recommend these items if you're there. Lastly, the Fried Key Lime was something else I've never had, but had to try. It was ridiculous...in a mostly good way. Not the best key lime pie I've had, could use a little more key lime flavor, but still very good. Frying it took it over the top, but tbh if I were to order it again, I probably would leave it out of the fryer. read more

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I totally enjoyed the scrumptious blackened grouper sandwich and onion rings. Everything was fresh and well seasoned. Yummy! My only complaint...seating is really close to the road, which made me nervous with the little ones. Maybe a little fence to make the outside seating more kid family friendly. read more

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If Frenchy's Rockaway Grill is even better than Big Ray's Fish Camp, well then you have two exceptional businesses serving grouper sandwiches in the greater Tampa area. What I can say is that the grouper sandwich at Big Ray's can barely contain an absolutely gigantic fresh piece of well-seasoned grouper. While the grouper itself is perfectly cooked and the seasonings provide bite to each bite, I think the bun can't hold this massive undertaking and probably is the only part of the experience that can be criticized. But wow, what an absolutely incredible piece of fish! As great as the sandwich is at Big Ray's, I think I may have loved my conch fritter appetizer even more than the sandwich. A perfect marriage of conch, breading and remoulade, each bite of the fritter was magical. The fried Oreos that I included with my order were probably unnecessary but nonetheless delicious. The dipping sauce which tasted like a liquified version of an Oreo center was the highlight of a delightful dessert. I ate at a number of wonderful places in Tampa, but this is the one where I'd want to go back over and over again. As such, there is no other rating that I can give other than those five red Yelp boxes with little white star cutouts. read more

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I went back here to try something else. Got the blackened grouper (last time I got fried), which was out of this world good. Service was super slow though, and I think they forgot about my order (since many people who came in after me got their food well before me, and often it was the same thing I had ordered-so it wasn't related to prep time) and I had to remind them of my order. one star off for that. But still worth it. read more

Grouper sandwich was very taste. Onion rings were fried to long, I was disappointed. Nice, friendly staff. It's a little hole in the wall. It truly is. read more

Food came out hot, fresh and in a timely manner. It was amazing and the water was amazing to watch from the overview of the riverwalk. There was live music and an awesome bar. Loved it! read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Shrimp Basket with Garlic Parmesan Fries and Fried Grouper Nuggets with Sweet Chili Sauce - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Unbelievable!!! Come to this Big Ray's Fish Camp and order a Cuban sandwich and Blackened Grouper sandwich or Grouper Reuben. The hand made onion rings are superb. The fish dip is mahi and amberjack and very tasty!!! read more

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Fast service But the food was tasteless.. I tried the $15 grouper sandwich with Onion rings. The best thing about that meal was the buttered buns. Presentation had me fooled but not sure if I'd go back. read more

Found this great little seafood shack via Yelp reviews and happy I did. Very good blackened grouper sandwich and the wife had the buffalo shrimp basket. It too was great with large shrimp and came with fries for 13$. Most seating is outdoors (covered). Highly recommend this "off the beaten path" gem. read more

Really great food. Stand in line and have to wait but that how you know it's good. Seemed to be the local lunch spot for a lot of people and law enforcement which was interesting to learn. They have three tables inside (it's tiny in there) and larger outdoor seating. Their wings with Thai chilly sauce wonderful the conch fritters were good to me but not my fave and the grouper fried sandwich YUMMY . Will def go back! read more

I love Big Rays!! Lobster CornDogs are calling me!! I am going tomorrow to get my fix!

Quick weekend in Tampa getting out of the dreary winter weather. Really good food with helpful and courteous staff. Worth the trip here. I would order blackened grouper if back again. read more

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Still good food that needs an updated outside seating experience. Prices are climbing faster than inflation IMHO. Service is still friendly.

The blackened grouper is the best in the biz. My husband doesn't eat fish so he gets a Cuban every time we go and he said it is one of his favorites. Very unassuming from the outside but food is phenomenal. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Blackened grouper sandwich and Cuban - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Was on vacation from Virginia. My Florida tooks is there, it's a must stop every year we visit. Best grouper sub anywhere!

Hidden gem, we literally drove past it twice. Needed a place to get lunch once we landed in Tampa. This place was highly rated and I can see why. The portions were HUGE, I couldn't even eat my po boy sandwich with my hands, I had to use a knife/fork. It wasn't the best bread, but it did the trick. My favorite part of my meal were the fries and onion rings that accompanied the sandwiches. The sandwiches were good, but a little bland. If you're starving and craving some seafood-based food, this is definitely the place to go! They have a nice patio outside with huge benches to sit at so this would be a good place to get lunch with a group of people. read more

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It is worth the wait! Be patient and enjoy the best grouper sandwich. We sat outside at a picnic table that had an awning to protect from the sun. Will definitely be back. read more

Great place great people great food love it and will go back. Just a great laid back place

Amazing!! The best and freshest Blackened Grouper Sandwich in the Bay. And the Shrimp PoBoy was nothing short of perfection. read more

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Small place - outside seating. Not much to look at but really delicious blackened grouper sandwiches. The onion rings are so good, hard to stop eating them. Service was friendly and fast. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Blackened grouper sandwich , fried shrimp, outstanding onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Wow, what a pleasant find on a rainy Tampa day!!! We didn't feel like dining in so we read the reviews and Bam hit the jack pot! Now the food, we called in our order and less than 20min later we had our yummy food. Everything was flavorful, hot and presented well, even in carry our trays. I love it when a restaurant come thru on all levels. Small inside but olenty seating on the outside under a canopy. Service was fast and professional, we love it and will return soon, the pics tell all... Tampa in itself is a Gem, we had a lovely time without all the hustle and bustle of a large city, lots to do and eat. This will be my yrly stop from now on... read more

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The location near MacDill base is one of the best hole in the wall seafood joints around. The food is amazing and the prices are so reasonable for the quality! read more

Big Rays FC lives up to the name. At camp you'll find a simple menu done right, delicious food cooked to order and a nice selection of local beers. Heres my three things on Big Rays: 1) SOG City delight (South Of Gandy) with little indoor seating so dress for the conditions or get takeout they can/will accommodate both. 2) Best fries in Tampa! Fresh cut potatoes, fried perfectly then topped with a heart healthy dose f garlic, seasoning, & parmesan. Truly Awesome! 3) Get some o their famous wings to start then chose from a main of blackened grouper sandwich, lobster corn dog, or a grouper cheek salad. Finish off with a cold local beer and life is good. Took away the one star just for the dining situation since my wife will object if it is hot out. But I really never mind. May update this to 5 soon. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great place. A little pricey. But a must stop if you are at MacDill AFB. get the GROUPER SANDWICH. And if you go at lunch, be prepared to wait in line. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp greets you with a smile and based on the customers that were coming in, this is the spot to be! A lady walked in and the excitement from the workers brought a smile that only a hometown favorite can do! Even during Covid the establishment keeps customers coming one behind the other. Their menu offers a variety of items to try from seafood, pulled pork, chicken, and burgers. But based on the name, I opted for the seafood...Fish of course. I ordered the blackened grouper sandwich and waited less than 10 mins for it to come out fresh and hot with an aroma that made me want to eat it in the car. But I'm practicing patience. Actually I snuck a few fries because who could resist a hot garlic and parmesan fry?! The fries had a great flavor but were soggy in my opinion which could be due to being closed in a Styrofoam container when its hot. I put them in the oven when I got home and it was saved. The blackened grouper sandwich was just right. Good, quality fish on a soft bun and a delicious sauce. I did take off the lettuce because it has wilted way too much for my liking...again with the trapped heat. If you are ordering take out, I would opt for all the fixings to be placed on the side and build your sandwich once you reach your destination (or maybe they can use different type of container). Overall, I look forward to a return visit. read more

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Excellent! Drove from Lakeland. Best Grouper in town. Shrimp is beyond fresh and delicious.

Locally-owned non chain restaurant with one the best grouper sandwiches I have ever had. Would definitely recomend. read more

Yuka was incredibly well seasoned! As well as the shrimp! And do you see all that garlic!! It was extremely good! And I like they put cut ice berg lettuce underneath the potatoes, simple but it fit to be ther! Was a little disappointed with the onion rings, bc they were thin but the crust was thick and I could taste the old oil they were fried in. The shrimp burger patty was actually better than I expected as it was crispy on the outside and softer on the inside but it wasn't mushy! We sat outside on one of the benches but it was loud from the fan, should probably think to build something around it to block some of that noise! Service was friendly! Will most likely come back to try more from the menu! read more

I was shocked at the change in prices when they rang up my order. For three sandwiches, fish spread appetizer and 2 drinks the total was $86. Then noticed the post it notes on the board.. basic fish sandwiches were in the $20 range. Food was great but not $86 great. read more

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A no frills casual spot with authentic home cooked seafood and a small outdoor area with covered picnic benches. Must try: grouper cheeks/grouper sandwich, u peel shrimp, wings. Great for a quick pit stop or to take on the go. read more

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I've had this place on my list for a while now. Post Covid I was super excited to check it out. Staff are all wearing masks. The inside no longer has seating the outside is only available. Our server was really sweet and gave us a lot of good recommendations but for a first timer we had to try the lobster corn dog (like how much lobster could we possible get?!) and the buffalo shrimp. There was so much lobster in our corn dog! They basically just took a lobster tail dipped it in batter and fried it. They gave us a homemade honey mustard sauce with it as well and it was to die for. The buffalo shrimp was good it was a small portion and the Parmesan fries were OK nothing too extraordinary. We grabbed a few beers and it helped in the sweltering heat. The aesthetics around we're pretty dismal and the closed down taco building next-door gave great graffiti touches. Post rain we caught perfect timing to avoid a shower and found our way to the driest picnic table that we could find. I've heard great things about the grouper sandwich and the grouper Reuben so I will certainly be back at another point!! Looking forward to the classics read more

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So driving up to the building I was not impresse, but what do you expect when it says fish camp... Well you can't t a book by its cover in regards to Big Rays. The fried shrimp were lightly breaded and crunchy with a sweet fresh taste! The Cuban sandwich was huge and flavorful. Then we get to the huge juicy burger!!! Yum! And I am not fond of corn dogs, BUT I tried the lobster corn dog. Oh my goodness! So sweet and juicy wrapped in a breaded corn dog. WOW! The servers are super friendl! And they really like the military! read more

This was by far one of the best hole in the wall places I've ever been. I got the blackened grouper sandwich and let me tell you it was the best fish sandwich I have ever had. Prices were reasonable, staff was ridiculously friendly, food was 5 stars. I cannot recommend this place enough to anyone and everyone. 10/10 read more

The food is very good, fresh and in large portions. The service is amazing! She is friendly, attentive and know how to make sure people know they are important. I would hire her in my business today. The ambiance is perfect. Street sea food and a street, beach seafood vibe. Well done. read more