So glad we drove here from the Villages. My husband got the soft shelled crabs and really enjoyed them. We both got swamp soup and I'm pretty obsessed with it now.yes, it looks like the dregs of a swamp but the way the sausage, kale, and black eyed peas combined was just delicious and I hate kale. But you call something " swamp soup" I just gotta try it. My meal was pretty good. The mahi mahi was a bit dry, but everything else? Thumbs up. The restaurant is offering a free dessert with check in on Yelp, so we got the chocolate cake with ice cream. Holy Smokes! That was so good and big enough for three of us to share. read more

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The lady that served us was very nice and pleasant. Restaurant was fairly noisy. The food at best was just okay. The Cod fish was frozen and came in a box. Shrimp were very bland. Hush puppies and fried green tomatoes were okay. read more

My wife and I stopped by here on a weeknight while traveling through based on reviews. Based on the reviews, I was disappointed, but overall, it was an okay dining experience. The location is right on the water, so it offers a nice view. The service was exceptional. The 2 employees we encountered were friendly and pleasant to speak with. Five stars for the employees and service. The food was about a 2 out of 5. I had the Seafood Trio Tavares. It was rather bland and did not taste like it was freshly made. I am from Maryland and that is NOT a Maryland crab cake. It's not even close. If the crab meat started as lump, it was broken down to tiny thin stranded-like pieces. No vegetables go in a Maryland crab cake. This was the worst crab cake I have ever had, unfortunately, and I would recommend to avoid. My wife had the Clams over Linguini with Scampi Sauce and she enjoyed her dish. I tasted it and it was better than my dish. So this dish and the service are why I am rating at 3 and not a 2. read more

Food has gone downhill !!! Recently ordered seafood sampler and everything tasted like leftovers. Crab cake tasted like it was 2+ old and scrimp were rubbery. Will not be returning: service was ok at best. read more

I absolutely love this restaurant. The service is great and the ambiance is welcoming.

So overrated!!! Service is, honestly, horrible! Our waiter got our orders wrong every way possible from selection, complete items missing and holding items for food allergies. Food portions are small, for me to say that is something. Food only okay at best. Definitely a local hang out read more

We had reservations for 12. There was also a group of 40 there at the same time. Once seated the manager (owner?) and the Chef came to our table to welcome us and explained about them having a large group. Explaining our food may take time. Apologizing in advance that there may be a delay, but assuring us our orders would arrive as quickly as possible. We understood and were not concerned if there was a delay, to our pleasant surprise our food came out timely. Our server, Beth, did an excellent job staying on top of everything, from beverage refills, to food delivery and checking on us throughout making sure all was good. We were very pleased with our experience and will definitely come back again. read more

It has been a few years since we have been here, and ownership has changed since then. It was a bit cool so we ate at an inside table. The meal was great. I started with a bowl of their intriguing swamp soup. It was tasty and just a touch spicy, but barely noticeable. The main course was fried oysters with Cole slaw and fried. It was very good. We also had their Thursday margarita special. We don't live around here any more, but when we come for more visits, Fish Camp will be on the short list. read more

What a great find! We went to a theater show about 15 minutes away got a recommendation for Fish Camp. Service was fantastic and the food was great. Very generous portions. Every day there's a special meal and on Saturday it was shrimp with 3 (!) sides. You could get the shrimp friend, blacked, grilled or boiled (peel and eat). Two of us got the shrimp and it was so good. I think about a dozen on each plate. I got grouper tacos, which were also on point. A couple of beers on tap, nice looking cocktail choices. It's right on Lake Eustis so there are nice views of the lake from all the tables. My mom lives about 45 minutes away, but we all agreed it's worth a drive down just to eat there again. So we'll be back! read more

Summer was our server and was amazing! Food was incredible. Shrimp tacos with the onion rings were superb. Purified water and purified sparkling water was a great idea and great tasting. read more

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We found the Fish Camp by searching for restaurants in the area and we are happy to have found such a unique place on the water for a lunch today. Paulo was our server/bartender and was very friendly, informative and efficient. We ordered a cup of the Swamp Soup as an appetizer and shared the special of the day which was mahi mahi. We chose to have the mahi mahi blackened. With the meal, three side choices came with it. Lots of choices for sides, but we chose a side salad (that was super fresh), hush puppies and sweet tots. The mahi mahi was yummy and our meal was a great meal for the price. We'll definitely be back! read more

Fish Camp On Lake Eustis - A great menu with lots of choices that are all homemade. - Seafood Near Me - Tavares, Florida

We love FishCamp. Location, food and service are excellent. The food never disappoints. The new owners are friendly and take time to visit with you. One little thing that we did not know on wing night until we got our check was that they now charge for the sauce on your wings. This was not how it was and we think if you are having wings the sauce should not be an extra charge. We have never been charged for sauce anywhere. We will be back but maybe the sauce could be included. We love our wing night. read more

Good food nice service and sometimes good music if you get there on the right day ! lol

Excellent food and service. Enjoyed the Sunday afternoon vibe and live music a bonus!

We were seated quickly , the food was hit and tasty. Service was just right. We sat outside and that night , no bug problems at all.

My husband and I have been here a few times for dinner. We love to sit on the outdoor deck. We always have delicious food (steak and seafood) and the service has always been spot on. We always love coming back here and highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Our server Drea was absolutely hands down one of the best.... she managed to find that perfect balance of attentiveness- very attentive and timed her check- ins just right. Food was very good, especially the fried green tomatoes with their homemade blue cheese. And their lemonade is a must try read more

I stopped in for dinner at Fish Camp on Lake Eustis in Tavares, FL. It was my first visit, and it had been on my list for a while. I started with Fried Gator bites and a Crab Cake made with Maryland Blue Crab. For my entrée, I chose Soft Shell Crab--one of my favorites this time of year--with hush puppies and coleslaw on the side. The atmosphere was exactly what you'd expect from a lakeside seafood restaurant and bar. The service was exceptional and attentive, and the food arrived promptly and was delicious. I highly recommend checking out Fish Camp if you're in the area, and I'll be back to try more dishes in the future. read more

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The staff is very friendly and the location is great, especially seeing I live in the neighborhood right behind the restaurant. But... I have gone 3 times and had 3 different dishes and none of them were impressive. I eat the Shrimp and Grits at every restaurant I go to for comparison, the shrimp were overcooked, the grits had no flavor and were cold and the sauce was nothing more than a hot sauce sprinkled on top. Wish the food was better. read more

I remember first coming here when there was a lobster grabbing machine and swamp soup was served up front during lunch. Today was my first day back since it has been under new management. Lunch started out with me asking if they had house bloody Mary's anymore since they wasn't on the new menu. Waitresses reply was we have never had them and I worked here for 9 years.. nice attitude!! Food was ok but not the same and a little more expensive. (Everything is) . Went to the restroom to wash my hands after cracking crab legs. No soap. Makes me wonder about that "employees must wash hands" thing. So.., looking for a new place ..,-any suggestions? read more

This place was outstanding in a few ways. Our server, Paulo, was welcoming and knowledgeable. I liked my fried oysters, but I wished I'd ordered them grilled. (Not a huge fried foods fan, totally my fault) I absolutely loved the clam chowder! Best I've ever had, and I'm a flavor snob. I also loved the flavor Powerhouse of the blue crab cake, I had to close my eyes and tilt my head back for that lol. My grits were okay, I would have liked more spice and cheese. I got the Trio, loved my lightly breaded haddock, cooked perfectly, and was very well seasoned. The shrimp was okay. Again, I'm not a fan of fried food, so those would be better grilled. The hush puppies were my least favorite, over cooked. Overall, I recommend just making sure you read the menu so you know what you're ordering, lol read more

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Fish Camp has been around for a long time. Good food at a good price. There is outside seating on the deck that overlooks a small marina

Food was decent. The service was marginal. Our waitress took our drink orders brought us our food and ordered another drink at that time since mine was empty. Never saw her again till she brought the bill. Didn't have anything to drink during my meal. I am in the service industry and that is poor service. Two stars for the food and ambiance. Minus three stars for the service. read more

smash burger was delicious and fresh. Very hot too! Service was the best-requested Ayden he is awesome ! Sat outside with a nice breeze, so relaxing. read more

Food is always delicious for a fair price. The shrimp on shrimp cocktail are huge and lobsters were large. Everything was cooked to perfection. The service is always excellent too! read more

Food is always good and the service is spot on. Summer always takes great care of us.

On our way home from the Mt. Dora Art Festival, we stopped in for a quick lunch. It was a pretty day so we thought about sitting outside - until we heard the caterwauling of the hired singer on the deck, and went inside instead. We were sat right away and our friendly server was on the ball, bringing drinks and taking our order quickly. The best part of the meal were the fried green tomatoes we started with. They were perfectly cooked and very flavorful. For my lunch I had the blackened grouper Reuben, and my friend had the grilled fish sandwich. Both of these were just okay. Even though my fish was blackened, it had almost no flavor. The coleslaw on top definitely overpowered the fish. My friend had the same lack of flavor issue with her grilled fish too. With minimal ambiance inside, and the food being just okay, this really is a three star restaurant. read more

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Another couple and my wife and I were boating on a Friday afternoon and decided to cruise over to this restaurant to try the Friday special of a pound of cod with fries and Coleslaw. We also ordered a side salad because we were going to split the entree and we didn't need the salad because the coleslaw bowl was twice the size I usually get with a fish fry in most restaurants. The fish was lightly battered and cooked perfectly and the portion, as you can see in the photo was more than enough for the two of us. The other couple ordered the same thing and raved about the size of the meal, but more importantly the flavor and fact that is was some of the best fried cod they have had. read more

Fish Camp On Lake Eustis - Pound of cod fish with fires - Seafood Near Me - Tavares, Florida

It was ok. Basic seafood restaurant. Staff was nice. We were seated quickly . Now we can

The food, service and ambiance was perfect especially for my husbands surprise trip to Mount Dora that I planned this morning! The seafood enchilada was scrumptious with the most interesting flavor. I'm not crazy about kale but ordered the kale caesar salad.... OMG. I am now hooked on kale! My husband's mahi mahi was the best he ever had! Adrian, our server, was delightful and we had perfect service! At the end of the dinner we were able to watch the turtles and alligator swimming about in the water! What a lovely evening! read more

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Had a wonderful meal on the deck. Met Mark the new owner. He and his wife are doing a great job with the restaurant. Food and service is great. Food was fresh and hot. Highly recommend for a relaxing outdoor meal. Offers a good selection of drinks including some local beer which was appreciated. read more

We go to Fish Camp regularly. They never disappoint with their food or service. The new breakfast menu is fabulous. Don't hesitate to check them out! read more

Breakfast! So happy! I now look forward to getting out on boat in the morning. Tomorrow will be third time. On an ever tightening budget the VIP specials have been excellent in value and quality. read more

I've ridden by this joint any number of times on the way to visit Mommy Dearest over the years. It has been any number of different kinds of restaurants, this, obviously, being its latest iteration. So what does she order? A hamburger, cooked medium well; go figure! Queen Bee ordered blackened mahi-mahi tacos with side of Brussels sprouts. I, meantime, am taking advantage of AUCE Taco Tuesday. All the tacos you can eat for $13.99; pretty reasonable for a middle aged fat guy with an appetite such as mine. I tried a taste of the mahi-mahi tacos; eh. Fish tasted old and smelt like, well: fish. She didn't like her Brussels sprouts either. Tasted like lukewarm cabbage to me. Meh! At least they brought out a nice little basket of homemade tortilla chips and salsa. MD took those home with half her meat puck. I wound up with six fried gator tacos. Them puppies were yumm-o! Gator didn't taste old or freezer burnt like that godawful old mahi-mahi taco. Also a pitcher of pomegranate 'ritas for Queen Bee and myself; not a horribly bad way to whet the old whistle. I'll tell you, though: I'm glad we didn't eat indoors. My last note about the place pretty much tells why I only give three stars. I went inside to use the restroom before we left. I truly felt nauseated as I walked through the dining area, especially up the ramp and toward the back. The place reeked of old veggie oil and grease, and I mean reeked! Some of the chairs and banquettes in the rear dining rooms were ripped and falling apart, too. All kinds of random pictures and "artwork" on the dingy walls along with too-dim lighting. Then there was the tight space that contained the men's room. I don't think it was well looked after; Queen Bee says ladies room was clean though. Finally, the outside path to the patio, much as the patio itself, is a wood deck. There are quite a few boards back there that are rotting away and getting spongy. I'd strongly suggest to the ownership that they take care of that before someone falls over or worse. Put some of that insurance money from the tornado and the runaway car into cleaning and fixing all the neglect. Service was certainly good and the food all in all was fair enough. However, certainly not a memorable first visit here, and certainly not a worthwhile revisit either. Bleh! read more

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I moved here 5 & 1/2 yrs ago. 3 Rd owner Now . Food , Service were Excellent with the 1st owner when I first went there . The Crowd was there & it was a popular place. , their Onion Rings drew a crowd on there own. 2nd Owner raised the prices & portions much smaller & those onion rings went away . Staff changed . I met a few girls out that use to work there. Said they couldn't make a living there . Too slow of business. Now a 3rd. Owner . The place needs brighten up , change the lights out. Paint .. We didn't stay , more then 1/2 empty. Not the cleanest appearance. read more

We went for breakfast and Summer was our excellent server! The service, food, view of the lake were all amazing! read more

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We had such a fun family lunch today on the waterfront! Our server was Makenna we could not have had a better, more competent and sweet server. We were greeted warmly as we have been every time we've been here. There seems to be live music most Saturdays and today was Shrimp Saturday. We had a pitcher of the Mango and Prickly Pear Margaritas (both very good but the Prickly Pear was unbelievable), the Tempura Fried Pickles, dozen raw oysters, Fried Shrimp basket, Smash-burger & Fries... all delicious! I hear their Crab Stuffed Flounder is the best in town so we will look forward to returning very soon maybe in our boat since there is boat parking! read more

Food was very good! Shrimp scampi was delicious, so were the cat fish nuggets. My bf enjoyed his seafood trio aside from the crab cake. Drinks were great and so was service. read more

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After a long day out and about, my husband and I decided to stop in for some lunch. We each ordered the clam chowder to start - amazing. We agreed that it's probably some of the best clam chowder we've ever had. My husband ordered the grilled alligator tacos and was very impressed. I had the peel-and-eat shrimp with a kale salad and hush puppies. Everything was very tasty, but the hush puppies were quite hard. I was a bit disturbed by some of the "merch" that they were selling, but we just ignored that while we were eating. read more

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This is the best place to get gresj seafood and the staff is great!!! AlwYs satisfied when eating there. read more