The burgers and fries are the best. Drive from the far eastern part of Talla just to eat at Cooter Stew. Highly recommend.

Best burger I have tasted in a long time!!! Fries were great also. Outdoor sitting with a gentle breeze from the coast. Staff was wonderful!!! Highly recommended. read more

Cooter Stew Café is such a cool place. There is indoor and outdoor seating and the service is awesome. I attended a post race event there and enjoyed my buffalo shrimp wrap so much. Not only that, when I asked if they had any hot sauce, I was pleasantly surprised at the excellent selection. I was also very happy to learn that they take ApplePay. The prices are fair, the food is delicious, the atmosphere is a cool coastal vibe. I look forward to returning and highly recommend it! read more

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Located along the big bend portion of the gulf coast is the small charming town of St. Marks. We enjoyed a meal at Cooter Stew Burgers & Wraps. Cooter Stew has been in business in this location for about ten years and has weathered a few storms and floods. The room is dominated by a semi-circular wooden bar with high top tables along the walls. Saturday lunchtime had a steady stream of small groups and family diners. The decor is fittingly nautical and nature coast themed giving off a casual, relaxed vibe. My dining companion ordered the Snapping Turtle, a beef burger topped with grillled, sliced jalepenos and baby swiss cheese. I ordered a grilled shrimp wrap. Each meal came with a side item. My companion had the cole slaw, while I ordered the potato salad. The burger was thick and larger than the bun. It was juicy, delicious and filling. The shrimp wrap was amply stuffed with shrimp, lettuce, tomato, ranch dressing and cheese. The sides were creamy and tasty. Although we chose to eat indoors, there is plenty of outdoor seating. There's also a small stage and I believe they feature live music from time to time. Service was pleasant and attentive. Prices were reasonable for our filling meals. This restaurant makes for a great lunch! It is worth the drive down to try Cooter Stew Burgers & Wraps! read more

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Been there many times and always good food The service is always friendly and curious You can see into the kitchen and it looks clean and neat Just wish they had more seating When they are busy you might have to wait to sit down With fall here outside is a good option Burgers are cooked to order and they get it right Will return anytime I visit St. Marks read more

Burgers, wraps are ALWAYS good. Service is good. Cooter Stew is reasonably priced, especially these days. Good choice of beer & always cold.

Food was simple but excellent Service was welcoming and friendly Quaint and inviting place to eat read more

Very good. Great staff. Cute area. Ample parking across way. Food was wonderful!! Dog friendly outside. Highly recommend.

Led by Yelp reviews, we stopped at this fabulous little spot for lunch. The incredibly friendly staff that greeted us informed us they are known for their burgers and fries. We soon found out why. The burgers were delicious, with a generous 3 slices of crispy bacon. The hand cut fries were perfectly fried, not the disappointing soggy kind. They also had a small selection of cold draft beer (and non-draft if that's your thing). Overall 10 out of 5 stars!!!! read more

This is a great place to go if you are looking for a fun casual place to get a decent burger. It is NOT fancy. It is absolutely casual and about low key as you can get. We went with a group of 6 people. The service is really friendly but our poor waitress seemed to be running the whole show on a relatively busy Saturday night. (Which meant we experienced some delay but it was easy to see she was trying hard.) The menu is limited but what is there is really good. Most of us ordered hamburgers which were all hand pattied. The buns were fresh and so were the toppings. The fries were great too. Other than the fact that it's time for them to hire some help - definitely give this place a try. read more

Cooter Stew Cafe - Outside seating area - American Near Me - Saint Marks, Florida

Wow! Great meal here with my hubby today! We both got a grilled chicken wrap (mine was Buffalo), home cut fries, and baked potato salad. Everything was delicious!! The fries and potato salad almost outshone the wraps! One of the best meals we've had in the Crawfordville area! Don't judge a book by its cover! Stop here! Friendly service, most of the seating is outside. Not really following COVID protocol, but all/most of the seating is outside, so we felt safe. Only downside was there were some people smoking outside. Not really the restaurant's fault, though. Several tables had a dog with them. Well behaved, of course! read more

Cooter Stew Cafe - Outside - American Near Me - Saint Marks, Florida

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What a neat little joint!!! The best burgers and fries for sure The employees were very nice and busy!! This definitely more a vibe for 70's music. More baby boomer here! Loved it. Of your in the area it's worth the stop. read more

I have heard of Cooter Stew Cafe for quite some time now. I finally had the opportunity to stop in for a bite I will say, it was not what I expected. I loved the circular bar as you enter. It is a small quant place, very clean and nicely decorated. Beverage was ice cold. Above average. The staff was very friendly and attentive. The burgers were very good. Cooked perfectly with fresh garnish. The bun was perfect. Nice texture with just the right feel and flavor. Home cut fries that were exceptional. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. This is the new "go to" burger and beer place. You'll enjoy it. Go try it. read more

Menu was simple and tasted great! The potato salad was a little off today so I had to get that replaced with fries but the food was very good and the outside wind was great for where we sat under the umbrellas. read more

This was our first time here. We waited about an hour for our food but the waitress kept checking in on us to make sure our drinks were full. It was well worth the wait the cheeseburgers, fries, and loaded potato salad were all delicious. You could see the water from our table beautiful view, great service, and delicious food. read more

Cooter Stew Cafe - Cheeseburger and fresh cut fries - American Near Me - Saint Marks, Florida

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It is a wonderful friendly restaurant! Cooter Stew Cafe is a quirky, casual spot with lots of outdoor seating and dog-friendly tables. They offer familiar fare like burgers, sandwiches, and hand cut fries. Live music is a staple at their outdoor stage, too. Cooter Stew Cafe is open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 10pm and Sunday from 10am to 9pm. read more

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Chill spot for a beer and some of the best fries you can get. And if you're not in the mood for a burger, turn it into a wrap.

If your looking for a authentic local chill joint, here you go. Their wraps and burgers are amazing and beer cold as the Rockies. This is a come as you are place. Not fancy and not fast. Inside seating but the best seats are outside. In view of the St. Marks River and sunsets. The staff are friendly and fun. No big menu, fancy tables, made up adjectives in their food descriptions or expectations of you wearing shoes. If you are in that kind of mood, this isn't the place for you. If you are looking for a chill place to grab a soda, tea or adult drank and an awesome burger, this is the place for you. Giving a 4 primarily due to great tasting food, then because they are what is advertised and consistent. One if my favorite lunch spots and early dinner spots. read more

Very quaint place with great friendly people and atmosphere! With inside and outside seating, you can pick your favorite way to dine. Food is made fresh and delicious! Best hamburger in town! You can add extra toppings like mushrooms ,grilled onions ,jalapeños to make it even better! French Fries are nice and crispy. Secret menu loaded fries are to die for and something we always have to have! They have a great variety of drinks for the whole family including sour beers..my husbands favorite! read more

Great service, good wraps and burgers. Great bar. Great kind of place to come and hang on a Saturday afternoon!

Great local restaurant! I got the box turtle burger with fries, and my partner got the grilled cheese with fries. We both really enjoyed our meal and it was a great price too. Only $24 for both our meals and two drinks. The service was also very quick and attentive and the restaurant itself was very cute! If we find ourselves in the area again we will definitely come back. read more

Sunday afternoon. Live music. Good beer. Food smells great. Tastes better. Life is good. Very friendly place with great t shirt souvenir. The turtle abides. Right st the end of a 20 mile paved bike path to Tallahassee. Make this a destination. read more

Cooter Stew Cafe - American Near Me - Saint Marks, Florida

As you arrive in St Marks you can not miss seeing this place on your left. People usually sitting at more than half of the random mismatched tables outside. Golf carts and motorcycles lined up out front. Walk yourself right over and find a table, someone will be around soon to bring a menu and get your beer order. The beer is always cold and service is friendly. The menu is short, but they do everything well. I always go for a burger and I especially like the fresh cut fries, they can't be beat in Wakulla County. Prices are reasonable. read more

Best hand cut french fries; comparable to "Five Guys" french fries. Fresh handmade hamburgers with fresh toppings and REAL bacon slices!!! Also love sitting outside! Laidback atmosphere!! They also have non-alcoholic beer (as well as a regular bar) plus sometimes have live music! Hardworking, friendly servers! Go early on weekends! read more

Made our way to another biker bar on our tour of ST Marks. This one had a lot more personality with the brightly painted exterior. The band was playing the perfect music for this afternoon and the weather was cooperating for the comfortable, ample outdoor seating. The bar is limited... beer, wine and bottle water and some basic treats. The fires were very good and the service very friendly. We were lucky enough to share a table with a couple of FSU students who were very personable and not scared away by "the old folks". I could see myself returning. read more

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Everything on the menu is delicious, especially their homemade French fries. We love to get takeout from here and have a picnic on the river in the nearby park. read more

I was staying overnight in the nearby St Marks area and wanted to grab a bite to eat. There were a few options and I was planning to go elsewhere however the other restraints had marginal reviews and seemed not to have much business, Cooter Stew had a full parking lot and decent reviews so I decided to stop by. I am glad i did. As I sat down most of the patron seemed to be leaving. I ordered a local beer, The menu had mostly Americana style food, instead of local seafood, I wasn't sure what to get. I asked my server what they were famous for, she responded without hesitation that their burgers were what they did best. That is what I ordered. I was not disappointed he bun was soft, the veggies crisp, and the burger cooked just right. I could have eaten two. The fries weren't bad, nothing to write home about. II enjoyed the service. My server was not intrusive, but did make a decent amount of conversation. It was very welcoming, I felt like I was a regular at Cheers. If I am in the area again, Ill definitely return. read more

Cooter Stew Cafe - Dining a the bar - American Near Me - Saint Marks, Florida

Love their burgers and fries. Can't go wrong. They need new patio furniture though.

This is the best burger and fries available anywhere. I don't care how far your journey is to get here it is worth it. read more

Located in the heart of St Marks we enjoyed a nice outdoor dinner with freshly prepared food. Smoking is permitted in the outdoor dining area but we sat farther away. We ordered the Buffalo shrimp wrap and sweet potato fries. read more

A great time, good burger, & cold beer. The simple things in life are the finer things.

Cooter Stew Cafe is located in St Marks, kind of off the beaten path. I believe this was an old gas filling station converted into a bar-restaurant. It is known as one of the biker crawl stops on the weekends. They have a kitchen serving the basics and a liquor full bar. They have tables inside and outside, some under trees around the side of the building. In fact the bathrooms are located around the side of the building outside as well. I enjoy people watching from the sidewalk tables and Cooter Stew Cafe usually has live music on the weekends. read more

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Food is ok, just basic burgers, probably pre-pressed frozen patties. Nothing is made in-house. The service absolutely sucks, plan on not getting your beer refilled without having to walk inside to bar and have at least one hour of time to wait on food.....again simple ok burgers. read more

Well worth of the drive. Best burgers around. Burgers are nice and juicy and seasoned well. Bacon is nice and crispy. Fries were excellent. Found on a day trip and will definitely come back to town, maybe even just for this burger. read more

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Best burger I have found by far. Goes perfect with the like family customer service and fairly priced cheap beer. Go check it out!

Ok, the name is a little different to say the least. I relate. We were out volunteering with a cleanup near St. Marks and my bestie said, "Hey, we should go to Cooter Stew for lunch." I laughed for a few minutes because I thought she was kidding, but I looked it up on Yelp to verify that she was not pulling my leg. She said it's a little hole in the wall on the corner and that it was. We pulled up and found some parking down the road. We walked right in and sat at the bar. It's very simple inside and out, but it was cute and well-priced. We ordered burgers and fries, a few sodas. My burger came out wrong, but the lady had them make another since it had cheese on it and it wasn't a big deal. Stuff happens. Really good and fresh made, very mellow atmosphere with quite a few locals. I definitely recommend grabbing some food from here. I usually get pictures, but I my food was gone pretty fast. read more

My family and I come here often for the great burgers and atmosphere. Highly recommend this to anyone visiting St. Marks or after a long boat day. Must get the hand cut fries, they are extra crispy and perfect!!!! read more

Cooter Stew Cafe - Menu - American Near Me - Saint Marks, Florida

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Nice spot for lunch outside with social distancing. Large juicy burgers and crispy hot fries.

Great place to visit while you in town, it's small and quaint it's a great place to be on Fridays, burgers are great here I personally ordered the( leatherback )and their buffalo chicken wrap is pretty damn good. Beer ain't expensive, 3.25 for an IPA and the price descends from there. I felt welcomed after I started talking to the staff and they got to know me vice versa. It was like I lived here my whole life. I had a great time here all day it was worth the walk from the fish camp. it's small menu, so you have to either eat burgers/ hotdogs/ chicken wraps/ and burgers! You can order fries as a side ONLy during the week. Weekends extra charge. read more

Took a detour to the so called best burger place in St Marks Unfortunately the service was terrible. Our burgers never arrived after waiting an 90 minutes . There was only 3 tables outside The waitress kept telling us the burgers are on the grill. I have never walked out of a restaurant but we did. Seemed like if you are not local. Your order is last to be filled. read more