I enjoyed the smoked fish dip tremendously, but I wish they weren't served with saltine crackers. Self-service is great, because it is a relaxed area and removes the hassle of waiting for service and the bill. My fiancé enjoyed his grouper reuben with fries. All in all it was a nice experience for a casual Sunday Funday. read more

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

Oh my gosh. This place is small but mighty!!! The best shrimp I have had in ages and gorgeous sushi grade tuna steaks which we blackened. It was a feast. I highly recommend this place. read more

Love this place but please bring insect repellent if you're susceptible to bug bites and plan to sit outside. I think they already provide some but I prefer to bring my own. I love their shrimp corndog and shrimp roll. The portion is big and filling. Their coleslaw is also the best (can be a little spicy if you can't handle the pepper). Service is quick and staff is extremely nice and helpful. Overall, I always have a good time eating here. read more

I finally made it here... this place gives you alot of food & great service. I had a big azz fried grouper sandwich! Next time i would ask them to fry it a little harder. The butter bun was sooooo delicious & the fries were good. Their homemade tartor sauce was very good! read more

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Used the Yelp app and found this gem. High standards met. Easy menu very fast service conveniently close by with plenty of outdoor clean picnic table seating, food was spot on. I'm sure all the other reviews have equally conveyed the same sentiment. Restroom was clean and stocked. My new favorite place in ballast point. Food 5 Ambiance 5 Service 5 Location 5 Value 5 1/21 read more

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Super casual with just a few small tables inside and several picnic tables outside on a large patio. As their primary seating option they really need to give the patio some love. I get the whole "fish camp" vibe, but the tables are a bit too rough (two were unsafe as they were literally falling apart). The area is spacious and quiet but lacks shade. The day we were there (Wednesday, early January, around 3:30) people were wandering around trying to find a place to sit that didn't have a broken table or wasn't in full sun. Repairing the tables and maybe adding a few umbrellas would go a long way to making the patio more usable. But now to the food - so good! They have an interesting menu but we all played it safe that day (why I didn't get the lobster corn dog I'll never know?!). Maybe after seeing the manatees and playing with the rays over at TECO we were just hungry for good ole' fish sandwiches. Anyway, the Camp did not disappoint. Our out of town guests each ordered the grouper sandwich and we both had the grouper Reuben. The fried grouper was on point - huge portions, perfectly battered and fried. The fries were hot crispy and heavily dusted with parm, which was a nice surprise. The fish dip was solid, but not quite as smoky as we tend to like it. The Reubens were good with plenty of fish and I really liked the pineapple slaw instead of kraut. Only regret we had was not opting for fried fish on our Reubens instead of grilled. Even though they offer fried, grilled, or blackened, for some reason we weren't asked and being first-timers we just didn't think of it on our own. We live in Belleair Bluffs so Rays isn't exactly local for us but we will definitely go back and try out some of the more unique items on their menu. read more

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

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Looking to take a drive and have a lunch outside so we made the trip over to Tampa and Big Rays. Never been here before I got the grouper Reuben. It just sounded good. With a side of coleslaw. Very delicious. So many great flavors and all combined for a perfect bite. Loved the non creamy coleslaw. A nice touch. Deb had the lobster corndog. Huge! It had to be 2 lobster tails. Breading was light and crispy. Lobster was cooked well and tasted yummy! Great no nonsense spot for having some good food while enjoying the florida sunshine! We will be back to work our way through the menu. It all sounds so good ! read more

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It was a bit more expensive than I expected, but the service is friendly and quick. The blackened grouper sandwich is a definite must try. There is some indoor seating but there is more outdoor seating available. read more

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

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Nice little spot with outside seating. The food is good and everything is fairly priced. The staff is friendly and even the cooks are great at taking to customers. They have a long menu so there are more than enough things to try. Hot sauce and ketchup should be in small containers instead of bottles. Parking is a little cramped but people are coming and going so it was easy to find a spot. The outside seating is a little dated but it is not a big deal. Nice little spot to try read more

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The service is always friendly and quick. The food is absolutely delicious and flavorful. The grouper is fresh and the portion sizes are enough that I always bring home leftovers. There is plenty of outdoor seating, which is enjoyable when the weather is good. Inside of the restaurant needs help as far as cleanliness and decor. Still, the service and food are what continue bringing us back for more. read more

I will start out by saying I'm not a big seafood eater but OMG do I love an awesome grouper sandwich!! I came here for the first time around 3pm on a hot and sunny Florida day (typical 90-100 degree day). There was plenty of parking, no line, and maybe one couple sitting outside. You place your order at the counter and the server will bring your order out where you're sitting. We sat inside since it was so hot but I did notice plenty of covered seating outside. They had a little window unit so it was cool inside. Food was brought out pretty quickly and was so delicious! Portions were generous in fact I took part of the grouper home since it wouldn't fit on my sandwich. I spoke with one of the servers and it definitely sounds like this place gets pretty busy when weather is nice and a little bit cooler out....just a heads up incase you're planning a visit. I will definitely be back! read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Blackened grouper sandwich with side of fries and order of conch fritters - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Really great grouper Rueben sandwich Good service too my only complaint would be the price $23 for a sandwich is a little high .. but worth it I guess read more

Went here on a date, cause why not. The shrimp po boy was so good The fries were delicious a little on the greasy side but it is fried after all. Best part right next door they have The Sail and they have delicious drinks and tv's to watch sports or simply enjoy the water view. Relax. read more

Stopped by Rays for the first time for lunch. It was 1:30 and there was still a line to order. It seemed that everyone was loading up with the blackened grouper sandwich, although the shrimp po-boy was looking pretty good. I ordered the grouper anyway. The sandwich comes with garlic fries which were good. The fish tasted fresh, however it was still undercooked in the thicker part of the filet. I'm sure they were hurrying to get orders out and it was overlooked, but for a $21 sandwich I expected more. Sorry. read more

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

What I ordered was good, but I think I know the food that would have been great. Before child, I used to write super long reviews about everything I thought of a restaurant. Now, I basically write so future Christina knows what she should or shouldn't order. Here we go with the bare basics (sorry, my reviews are no longer meant to help out anyone but myself, but if you benefit from these, great!) Since Big Ray's is about thirty minutes from my house, I sent my husband to pick up food from here for my birthday lunch (when else can you convince your husband to drive an hour round trip for food he's not excited about?) In the future, I think I'd want to consume it on property. Unfortunately, the fries and onion rings were lukewarm and soggy by the time it got home. Not Big Ray's fault at all, but good to know for future me. I got the Grouper Reuben. Next time I should get the Grouper sandwich (blackened). The thousand island dressing and the swiss cheese overpowered the fish IMO. The fresh fish really is the star of the show here, so there's no need to dress it up. I also found the onion rings oddly bland. It could have used some seasoning and see above about how it doesn't travel well. They were out of fish dip, so I went with conch fritters instead. Love these! I still want to try the fish dip next time if it's available, but I thought the conch fritters were super tasty and filled with conch. I did get a grease headache from my meal, so next time if I do get conch fritters I should forgo the onion rings (and maybe even the fries). Husband got the hot chicken sandwich. He did not like the dressing (it smelled like thousand island, but I didn't taste it and my own thousand island might have just been overpowering all other smells). He ended up wiping it off, but he really liked the sandwich. The chicken portion was huge. It came with parmesan fries. Next time get the sandwich sans sauce. We got my son the kid's corn dog. I was reading reviews about a lobster corn dog and kind of thought the corn dog might randomly turn out to be lobster. I don't think the lobster dog is on the menu anymore, his corn dog was definitely a hot dog. But it was a solid hot dog. My husband gives his corn dog two thumbs up (my son barely nibbled on it, but that's him). My son did eat his fries. The kids meal is huge, so if you have a picky eater, you can probably share. I'm not going to go out of my way to come here, since the food doesn't really travel well, but if I'm in the area, this is top of my list to eat at. read more

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Seafood lovers rejoice! They have shrimp, grouper, oysters, lobster, and so much more you just tell them blackened or fried and it's coming out hot and fresh, cooked to perfection! They have a couple locations in the Tampa bay area, but the Interbay Boulevard location is exactly my speed; it's a really cute outside seating area with plenty of picnic tables, everyone of them is covered so no one is stuck sitting in the Florida sun, plenty of cool cross breeze coming through, and the best part is you can smell the lobster corn dogs being made while you're waiting for your order! Literally heaven on earth! We haven't had food this good in a long time, and we are really excited to return! read more

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Ran in for a quick lunch to grab a seafood sandwich. I've been here a few times, and Big Ray's always delivers. I ordered the blackened shrimp burger for a change of pace and waited a few minutes for my food. It's beens while since I've been here, but the food and service were just as good as I remembered. The prices have risen, but that's true of everywhere. My sandwich was great, with fresh lettuce and the perfect blend of spices and crispy crust on the "burger". If you're in the mood for something different for a quick lunch run--give Ray's a try; you'll not be disappointed. read more

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

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They say they are open until "11:00pm" and it is 10:00 no one will look at me. We actually they loom through the window and laugh at you. Wish I could do 0 stars read more

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

Bring your appetite for big portions of fresh and tasty food. Very friendly staff. Food came out hot and fast.

I was going through some old photos and didn't realize I did stop by this place before! This seafood spot is amazing. It may not be the most visually pleasing on the outside, think hole in the wall, but it makes some seriously awesome seafood. I highly recommend the grouper cheeks. They are perfectly battered and fried. The yucca and blackened shrimp was flavorful with plenty of garlic - yum! The grouper sandwich was among the top I've ever had too - really good seafood here. read more

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

Visiting my nephew in Tampa and he really wanted us to try the blackened grouper sandwich here. I was blown away how delicious it was and the garlic fries were also so yummy. It seemed a bit expensive for a no frills place but it was a generous portion which I actually split with my husband and we were both full. Wish I lived closer but will definitely be back whenever I am in Tampa. read more

Big Ray's has been on my radar for a while, but we just never seem to get that far down in South Tampa to stop by. On our way back from Brandon, we decided to take the detour and head over to check out the "famous lobster corndog". We arrived to the aroma of fresh batter and a line out the door. Undaunted, we waited because we knew it would totally be worth it. I mean, I've seen the pics on Instagram so I knew what to expect. Tucked away on a side street, Big Ray's may have a small footprint but it is HUGE on flavor!! Despite being a bazillion degrees outside, the picnic tables on the patio were very well shaded and the fans kept us cool. Hubby was expecting more of a restaurant atmosphere but once the food arrived, he officially became their newest fan! Usually when I suggest lunch out, it means "atmosphere". Well despite being rustic, the atmosphere is there! I can imagine that at night, once those cafe lights illuminate, there's probably a lovely vibe going. Especially in the cooler weather. The lobster corndog was more than I could eat by myself. Don't get me wrong, I tried, I really did. The onion rings were perfectly crispy but I was so busy filling up with lobster that I failed to give them proper attention. Hubby got the Hot Chicken Sandwich and it had just the right heat and crunch. That's an important ratio. We got a slice oof Key Lime Pie to go, but he ate that himself. It looked good. Portions are huge! Service was fast and super friendly! Great for a lunch for two or even a bigger crowd. It's a small kitchen so a little wait is to be expected. The food is FRESH and cooked to order. Worth the wait!! Now that I've finally been there, I can also say it's absolutely worth the drive. read more

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Not sure how this place received such high ratings. Came for the oysters they were all out, food was mediocre, and the $7 corn dog was swimming in oil. All the seating is outside and could not find one clean table. They were dirty picnic tables and had to be swatting flies. Ketchup bottles were empty. Had to go inside to ask for condiments when there were 3!people working and not doing anything and we're the only customers there. I don't mind rustic outdoor seating but keep it clean. Disappointed was expecting something decent with the high star rating it had. read more

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Pretty dank spot! Actually looked up this place before driving over and it hit the spot. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Oyster po' boy fried sandwich with fries - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Big Ray's has been on my list for quite some time and we finally tried it. The food was very good! We wanted to try 2 different things and share. We got the blackened grouper sandwich and lobster corn dog. The grouper was FANTASTIC. We got it with a side of yucca which was also very tasty. The corn dog was okay to me. Maybe it was because it was fried, but the lobster tail didn't have much flavor. It is however a huge lobster tail, so if you like it, it's worth the money. Everyone was super friendly and it was very laid back. Highly recommend! read more

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

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I was a little skeptical at first, but boy was I wrong! Hands down, one of the best grouper sandwiches I've ever had. Blackened is the way to go and with yucca as a side. I can't speak for anything else on the menu, but the grouper sandwich is a must! read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Blackened grouper sandwich w/ yucca. - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Very fresh seafood! Grouper sandwich outstanding. Good location for ultra casual eating.

This hole in the wall is known for their blackened grouper sandwich, which I ordered. It's pretty simple and comes with lettuce shreds, onion, tomato and tartar sauce on a sesame seed bun. For this price, I would have loved to get a brioche or better quality bun, but beggars can't be choosers. The sandwiches came with fries, cole slaw, (or onion rings for a $1 upcharge). They were out of the conch fritters and oysters when I came, otherwise would have ordered one of those. I chose the onion rings and mine were well seasoned but paper thin, so they were basically burnt. Overall, a big miss. Inside the restaurant, there's not much as far as seating. Most people dined outside where it's more roomy, even on rainy days. read more

Food is excellent. Had the smoked fish dip , Grouper Rueben and Grouper Fingers was all fresh made.

We drove out to Tampa bay after going to Busch Gardens based upon the reviews from Yelpers. This is a small place away from the water that serves seafood. You order at the counter, then you can either eat outside, or at one of the 4 tables in the small indoor area. The blacken grouper sandwich was flavorful, and delicious. The fried shrimp and fried grouper sandwich were nicely fried with light coating, but lacked flavor. We tried eating outside, the tables were old and rough. There were so many flies outside that made it difficult to enjoy our food while trying to swat them away from our food. We then moved inside to the equally rough area, that had a small wall air conditioning, and I felt that the cramped space was uncomfortable to eat there. We felt the food was good, the lady at the counter was very nice and helpful. But we are unlikely to rush back anytime soon with the prices that are now $25 a grouper sandwich and not a great dining experience. read more

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When we pulled up to the location, we almost left but decided to give it a chance given all of the good reviews, and we were so glad that we did. I had the grouper sandwich with their fries and my two friends had the shrimp po boy sandwich with fries. We could tell everything was made to order and very fresh. The fries were delicious. I got the grouper grilled and it was very tender. The sandwich was soo good and a really good size! I could only eat half of it. I tried the shrimp and they were really good too. We were all really happy with our meals. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Grouper sandwich (grilled) - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Was there last year quite a few times. Enjoyed it. However, went there for the first time this year as we live out of state. We here for the winter months. We were very disappointed. Service was Ok. The shrimp basket that we normally order was very old batter. Oil must have been old as we both commented on this. Shrimp were smaller and there was a price increase. We ate outside as we enjoy that even in the colder weather. The fries also was from an old batter. read more

It's decent. Tried the Ruben, fish dip and key lime. Ruben definitely taste like a straight Ruben sandwich, sauce is pretty good, parm fries are better. 7/10 Fish dip is alright as well, there's just something definitely missing.... Probably won't order that again. 4/10 Even the key lime had a grit to it? 6/10 total for the entire meal. If you're looking for a sit down place they don't really have that option minus three tables. Service was kinda cold and asks for tips after waiting for couple mins. read more

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

Big Ray's Fish Camp makes the absolute perfect fish sandwich that's about the best on the planet. It's my favorite kind of place. Simple food done perfectly. It's a little out of the way down toward MacDill AFB, but well worth the effort to seek it out. It has parking available, and for seating offers a nice set of picnic tables or some indoor seats. My wife and I made the trek down during a work stay in the Westshore area of Tampa by the airport. This was our third excursion down to Big Ray's. Each time its just been fabulous. I had the Grouper Reuben and my wife had the fried Grouper Sandwich both with amazing onion rings. It's just done so well. Perfectly cooked fish on the fried Grouper Sandwich Flakey, but not greasy at all. Great toppings. A Grouper Reuben just sounded so wrong the first time I saw it on the menu. Then I tried it. A bit sloppy, but trust me, it won't be your last one and napkins are free. Amazingly crispy and not-greasy onion rings. Great local beer. I can't say enough. Get off the beaten track and give it a try. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Perfect fried grouper sandwich with amazing onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Seafood, seafood, seafood! If you are a fan of all things seafood, this place is a must try. The portion size was good given the price and the food was delicious. But heads up! It's very heavy depending on what you order. We ordered the Blackened Grouper Sandwich and the lobster corn dog... and we were stuffed! The blackened grouper sandwich was a jaw dropper. As you can see from the picture, it was a HUGE sandwich! The grouper was amazingly seasoned and most importantly it was juicy! The lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and tarter sauce complimented the fish so well but one thing I felt was too overbearing were the buns. The buns were really thick and unfortunately hid the above mentioned flavors. I had to remove the bottom bun and eat the grouper with one bun. Overall, I really enjoyed the grouper and the added fries were BOMB! Super crunchy and seasoned well (I believe with Parmesan and garlic). Lastly, we had the lobster corn dog! We expected the lobster corn dog to taste like batter and lobster meat... but man we're we wrong. The batter had a distinct citrus flavor (similar to a key lime pie). I don't know if that's because they use the same batter to fry the key lime pies they make or if that was intentionally how the batter always tastes... but it was delicious with the lobster. It added a depth of flavor we were not expecting and the dipping sauce was amazing! Would we order this again? Probably not, it was more of a novelty than anything but man was it fun to eat. Overall, a great place to eat if you're looking for flavorful seafood. It is a bit pricey for lunch but you pay for the flavors and portion! read more

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I made a special trip out here because of all the positive reviews. I ordered the blackened grouper sandwich and the fried grouper sandwich. 3 sandwiches ran me $75. For a dive place with no AC that's pretty steep no? I had high expectations for that price, but the sandwiches fell short. While the fish was fresh and not over cooked, the sandwiches had no flavor. I won't be in a hurry to come back anytime soon. read more

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Big Ray's Fish Camp has amazing tasting seafood. I have visited this restaurant on four different occasions and left impressed every time. The venue is a little small and dated but the food more that makes up for it. This place is a hidden gem in Tampa that you have to try at least once. read more

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

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Food was amazing. Must try grouper Ruben. Service was great. Little pricey but worth it read more

This was one of the higher rated restaurants around Tampa and when I saw there was a Lobster Corndog, I was sold. There was a line out the door when I arrived, but it didn't take long to get my food ordered. There is seating outdoors and indoors. I was the only one sitting indoors for a while. It was busy but peaceful. I knew I wanted the corndog but asked for suggestions as well and they were happy to provide! The Lobster Corndog was good, but not worth the hefty price. The lobster was a little tough and hard to get off the stick. The honey mustard sauce was good but I think a garlic butter to dip it in would be even better! Overall it was cool to try but I wouldn't order it again. The garlic parmesan fries though...those were top notch! I also got the Smoked Fish Dip which was delicious (not sure where my picture of it went). I would definitely go back to try other menu items even if it is pricey, it's worth it! If you wanna see more, check out midway through my vlog where I showcase more! Florida Disc Golf Vlog | Part 1 | Showmen's Disc Golf Course & Big Ray's Fish Camp Lobster Corndog https://youtu.be/d8Lh0EJt3Vs read more

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

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I'm sure Tampa has plenty of seafood restaurants but I'm so glad I found this little place close to where we were visiting. It was a big group of us and we ordered a lot of food and got it fairly quickly, yet it was still very fresh. We each ordered some thing different from grilled shrimp, lobster salad, cod sandwich, spicy chicken sandwich, fries to fried shrimps, and everything was delicious. If you are in the area you definitely should make time to go and enjoy some fresh seafood. read more

Big Ray's Fish Camp - Pound of grilled shrimps - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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