Holly our server was the BEST! I had the Jambalaya with rice. it was delicious. First time eating…read morehere won't be the last!!Nice clean and family restaurant !

Kyra was my waitress and truly made the experience. She knows the menu front to back!read more

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.

Came here for dinner with my family and some friends and we were seated right away. There's a lot…read moreof space in this restaurant, which is nice. We ordered the crab and shrimp dip, which was yummy. For my main meal I got the fried basket with fried shrimp and calamari. It wasn't amazing. The calamari was definitely overcooked. My dad also got a fried shrimp and instead of telling him that they ran out of something they just added hush puppies without telling him, which was strange. The waiters were nice though, but overall wasn't super impressed with the food. The seafood platter seemed to be the star of the show for my group!

I love a good seafood boil! And it's one of the things I crave most. We just got shrimp this time…read morearound for something casual, but it still felt very varied, with the corn, sausage, and potatoes. The shrimp was really easy to peel, and pretty juicy. The potatoes were perfectly soft and able to sop up the seasoning. The sausages were a good combo of chewy and soft. And the corn was super juicy and sweet. We got the mild option, but honestly, we didn't really notice any spice, so I would definitely go for a higher spice level next time. The seasoning was pretty good, but not the best I've had. It was a bit too oily for my preference, which sounds a bit dumb because of course it's oily. But it was so hard to get the seasoning on the food. At times it felt like I was only scooping oil up without any of the flavoring. Whereas at other places, it felt like the oil itself was super flavorful too.

When my coworker (Jann H. On Yelp) and I visited from Arizona for support to training our…read moreJacksonville office, I wanted to get a seafood boil. Being from a landlocked (Arizona) state, I wanted to get some fresh snow crab as you can truly taste the different even if you can get flash-frozen. We pulled up, and it seemed pretty underwhelming where it was located. When walking in, I initially didn't notice the insanely cool boat fountain that we marveled at on our way out. Loved the decor as simple, but the fountain elevated it more than other seafood boil places I've visited. Elijah was very friendly and appreciate the recommendation to go very spicy (extra hot). I often feel like some places vary. I want the spice, but I don't want it to completely overpower the food like some spice levels will. This achieved an exceptional flavor and still cleared my sinuses from the spice - perfection! The crab was amazing and the shrimp was pretty good as well; though next time, I'll do all crab as it was insanely fresh and tasty. I'll definitely be back if in Jacksonville again for work, and recommended to the local coworkers in the office!

I've been wanting to try this food truck and could never catch it. I finally was able to try it and…read moreit was delicious! Everything was great, food and service. The only downside is it took 2 hours . Not sure if that's the norm due to this being first time, but definitely took a while, luckily I was able to sit in the car All the food was good. Gumbo was great, the brisket was flavorful and tender, the sides were great. The wings were really good, my least favorite was probably the mac and cheese. Oh! And I also got the black cherry lemonade, so good!

Went to Food truck Friday to catch up with Mr.Lavender aka The Gumbo Man. This wasn't my first…read morevisit for sure but it is my first yelp review. The Gumbo man serves many classic NOLA staples from Gumbo, Po Boys, Boudin balls, and much more. The service is always friendly and with a smile or joke. The upside is that the food is absolutely amazing, the downside, because the food is so good, you may have a bit of a wait if the line is long. Best bet is to check his Facebook page for his location and try to make it before everyone else does. Today, I ordered my favorite, a shrimp po boy and also a large pepper jack boudin ball. The po boy is classic, French bread, lettuce, tomato, pickles, mayo, and overly loaded with very fresh shrimp. I always eat a bunch of shrimp off the sandwich before I take a bite because it's that loaded! The boudin ball was a first for me. It was a crunchy outside, and a hot smooth inside packed with flavor and goodness. I will definitely be getting this again. He never disappoints from food, drinks, to deserts The Gumbo Man has you covered. Make sure you go find him. The food is more than worth the wait, if you have to. For that real deal NOLA cuisine look no further. Enjoy! PSA-This not a restaurant, but a food truck to stop any confusion.

A local recommendation so I knew it was going to be good! My husband and I both got the mild…read moreflavor. It really was delicious! I've been to a few of these boil places and this was truly the best! The flavor was OUTSTANDING! Really good corn, sausage & potatoes with mixed in as well. Good service too!

Big crab is no nonsense bar and seafood boil restaurant. While they have spice level options, they…read moreoffer a single seasoning/flavor blend for their boils. It was tasty, with minimal garlic (I love garlic so this isn't necessarily a great thing), and the spice level was accurate. Their shrimp are small in the multi-item boils. I'm usure if they have another size option if you do a shrimp-only boil. They were so small and steamed in a way that the shells were hard to remove. I'd try them again because the seasoning blend was decent, ambiance is open, clean, and chill, and the staff were friendly and responsive.

Dinner here was one of the best experiences of our trip. From friendly service to amazing food and…read moreto a lovely ambiance, we will definitely be back!

I had their take on Shrimp and Grits where the grits were shaped into a tall round slightly crispy…read more patty covered with plenty of good size shrimp. I also sat at the bar where the atmosphere was very friendly and welcoming amongst the fellow patrons, mostly longtime resident couples. As a regular nonresident visitor to the island I'll be sure to return here again. I should also add the two lady bartenders were also very welcoming and attentive, of course.

I really enjoyed this seafood place! My friend and I celebrated our birthdays a little late, and…read moresince we both love a good seafood boil, we decided to try this place out. We did the all-you-can-eat option for $48.99, and it was worth it! That may be a little pricey to some, but for a special occasion with unlimited seafood and appetizers, it was a great price for me personally. They gave us little paper menus to check off what we wanted, and you can fill out as many as you'd like. The staff was very kind and attentive, so everything came out quickly! The seafood was very clean and a good size, which means a lot to me as a seafood lover. I got crawfish, snow crab, black mussels, clams, shrimp, potatoes, corn, and boiled eggs. The sauce had great flavor as well. You can also ask for the sauce on the side if you'd like to control your sodium or calories. Next time I'll try some different things on the menu. It was a clean, cute place, and I'll definitely be back!

This is a spot that is well worth the drive when visiting Jacksonville, Florida. I love the fried…read moreand steamed options.

Went on a lunch break from the Wellness Summit (FSCJ Downtown Campus) ... glad it's close by! The…read morebrick mortar location was closed, but the food truck was in the lot next to it. Turns out there was a pipe burst and they had to vacate the location, hoping to get back into it. Nonetheless, they took care of their patrons. Food was fresh and crispy! Didn't exexpect that since it was so quick! And it wasn't drenched in oil, like some places. Very pleased! Went with the Shrimp and fried okra combo. Sooooooo good! They didn't have any specialty sauces available, but they did have hot sauce. Lucky for me, I like hot sauce. And the small hawaiian roll to accompany it, perfect sweet treat to tie it all together. Thanks to Starvin Like Marvin, I was no longer starving. Hehe. It was my first meal all day! My day started at 6am, so this was a great delight at 1230pm! Definitely go check them out! It's worth it!

ordered the red snapper, shrimp, and fries with their signature juice. I gave a 20% tip and…read moreappreciated that the food was freshly cooked. Unfortunately, the food was very salty, and some of the shrimp still had the dark intestinal tract ("black line") attached. I only ate a few bites before having to return to work. About 30 minutes later, I developed diarrhea and had to spend about 20 minutes in the bathroom. I called the restaurant to request a refund because I barely ate any of the food, but I was told they were not at fault because they had been in business for 14 years. I understand that it can be difficult to determine what caused a stomach issue, but I was disappointed with how my concern was handled. I'm now throwing away most of the meal, losing the money I spent, and leaving unsatisfied with both the food and customer service. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this experience.

Dani and Sarah first and foremost- great servers! Dani took…read morecare of us, the restaurant was clean and vibes were cozy as ever. Fresh food and big smiles! thanks guys!

Kecia is literally the best server I have had in a long time at any restaurant. Very friendly,…read moreattentive and quick. The food was delicious as always.

OMG! One of the best fried foods I've ever had! The owner was very sweet and welcoming. Food truck…read morelocated near the Panera and Mayday Ice Cream on Hendricks Ave. Came with my bestie as she had it before and loved it! She wanted to try it and I definitely agreed this is one of the best! I ordered the semi-big entree that consisted the following: Fish + 5 Shrimps + 3 Chicken Tenders and Fries -- very lightly fried, but so deliciously fresh! The items go so very well with those Special Sauce just wanted to keep eating. The chicken tenders were so lightly battered, juicy and huge! Each piece was almost the size of my hand! Shrimp, fish and fries were also lightly fried and crispy which was amazing! The Fruit punch was sweet and refreshing. Highly recommend! Definitely would return and really want to try out the desserts. It was all out before I got there, but next time!!!

All roads lead to Rosa Lee's today!! I ordered the Seafood Slider and the description did not…read morelie!!! It's loaded with blackened lobster, jumbo shrimp and a crab cake drizzled with signature sauce and served on a toasted Brioche roll! It's messy and amazing! I ordered it with a side of fried corn and my taste buds are going crazy!!! We also ordered the chicken tenders and fries. The chicken was seasoned well and fried to perfection! This place is ducked off in San Marco right next to the train tracks. Be sure to stop by!!!