I always drive past this place but never stop in. We finally decided to go there and were pleasantly surprised. I ended up getting the grouper Reuben and it was very flavorful and filling. I got the Mac and cheese as a side and it was also good. I am very picky about Mac and cheese so that's a plus. The inside is huge and can accommodate many people and there is a lot of our outdoor seating. They also have a full bar in the back. I got the red sangria as well which was refreshing and a nice portion. I will be back! read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Always a great meal (although it's pretty difficult to avoid carbs.) I've been on a protein heavy diet recently so I'm trying to always eat protein. We came for brunch on a Sunday. It was never crowded the entire time we were there between 11:30 am and 1 pm. Parking was easy, which is nice because when it gets crowded that parking lot gets packed. Put sunscreen on the kids. There isn't any shade so the kids were super sweaty running around the play area. Adults should put on sunscreen too because in the morning there's not a lot of shade out there to stand in either. Future Christina, one biscuit is enough. I got a biscuit and then a side of biscuit for my omelet and my older son ate 3/4 of a biscuit with the younger one not wanting any. My husband got the grilled yardbird sandwich with a side of fries so that way my older son could eat a biscuit and fries which was his favorite meal ever. The younger one wanted pancakes. Unfortunately there's no kids meal pancakes so he ate half a pancake, which was still enough to make it worth it. (The smallest set of pancakes came with two.) I got the shrimp omelet which had a ton of plump shrimp. It was delicious. On top of the biscuit I got cheese grits. Next time I should get just the grits, the cheese didn't really add anything. Unfortunately the only non carb side is collard greens which has pork in it. My husband liked his yardbird although none of us ate the cornbread. And my dad said his grand burrito was good. I like how laid back this place is with down to earth food that's delicious. The cashier was very friendly giving me tips as I ordered. This place hires great workers. I really enjoy coming here and will definitely be back. read more

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After a disappointing restaurant visit in Tampa in search of catfish (where I was unknowingly served Swai), I came to Florida Cracker Fish Company with high hopes of being satisfied. I was not disappointed! Their catfish was meaty, well-cooked and most importantly, it was the Southern raised American catfish I know and love. I also enjoyed their collard greens, and blackened shrimp. Nothing had over the top flavor, and the Glammy's cornbread could have been better, but otherwise I was satisfied. I LOVED the authentic shack-by-the-sea sort of atmosphere going on both inside the restaurant and on the back patio. It really does give good food and good-times beach vibes despite the area it is located. Thanks, Florida Cracker! I'll be sure to return next time I'm in town. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Catfish meal with a side of blackened shrimp. - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Not our first time here. Came this morning for a specific meal we've enjoyed a couple weeks ago - Cowboy breakfast that has corn beef hash 2 eggs and a biscuit. Ordered a side of tomato gravy and 2 bloody mary's. Barely any corn beef hash and one fried egg was dry as a bone. Talked to a manager who brought out more of the same hash/potato ratio that was more potato than hash. What a shame to look forward to a meal - and be greatly disappointed. Way too many choices for a great experience, to send out a less than stellar meal to any customer. $22 for that btw - excluding the drinks. Plus, the a/c wasn't cooling the restaurant. Never had such a poor performance experience. Noted. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Bloodies ... - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Came here for brunch after a bike ride. Decided on the banana pancakes. Ordered just 2 of them. They were huge! Perfectly cooked and just the right amount of bananas. I believe there was banana within the batter. Very good! read more

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I really enjoyed this place! The fish was fresh and delicious and the portions are huge. I got the grouper and my parents got catfish. Both were delicious. The cornbread was delicious and my slaw was also pretty good. I love all the sauces too. It's a no frills place and you have to order at the counter but the food is good! read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Stopped in on my way back home during a bike ride on the Upper TB Trail, a hidden gem in Citrus Park and Westchase. The atmosphere is Cracker Barrel meets local beach shack. You walk in and order at the counter. Look for the line, find the end and be ready with you order when you get to the registers After ordering, you'll be given a table locator puck and that's how the server will find you to deliver your order. I enjoyed a garden patch salad, with grouper, and a side of fried green tomatoes. The grouper was blackened and hot/fresh. The green tomatoes were bangin' served piping hot with a side of dipping sauce. Delicious. I'll definitely be back. I want to try a burger as those looked really good. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Menu 6.2026 - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Honestly the best fish sandwich I have ever had. Fish was fresh and ingredients simple, I believe it's was the fish Ruben I had. Not to mention they have an amazing selection of different old fashions. The staff was kind and the regional manager was there at the time whom was very personable. Great food, staff and drinks. Can't wait to go back! read more

Fun, casual atmosphere with a mainly seafood menu. We tried the lightly fried oyster Po Boy. Everything was super fresh. We did need to order tartar which is tasty. The classic slaw was also fresh and crisp, not heavy. I didn't need the cornbread with the sandwich, but it was tasty and not greasy. The 'Ol Shack Fish Sandwich was perfect. We chose Corvina because it's rarely offered. The Mac and cheese needed breadcrumbs or a kick of hot sauce. Service was prompt and friendly at both the food ordering section and the bar. There's indoor and outdoor seating. Give it a try! read more

If you want fresh fish dishes, burgers and wings look no further! I followed some friends here after getting in some miles on the Upper Tampa trail and it was worth it. I had blackened fish and fries and a cocktail from the bar. Worth every penny. I will definitely return soon to try other items. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Fish with a side of fries and cornbread - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Amazing! The food was delicious! The service was superb! Friendly, welcoming, and great recommendations. Had the fried shrimp (well seasoned and not oily), collards (great Smokey taste), slaw and fried green tomatoes (not oily with great side sauce). It's a very on your own kinda place which I appreciate bc there is less wait time. You go to the counter to place your order. You grab your own takeout containers (most of the food is served on to go bottoms so you just grab the tops and go). Will definitely be back to try more things in the menu. read more

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This is a great place to get seafood the shrimp or large. The grouper is tasty and they have hamburgers. Great place to get a good meal and prices are right. read more

The best part of this place is the free outdoor playground! It is a great place to take your kids and get a meal. I wish it was shaded for the hot summers but it is pretty nice to go to during the winters. The food I think is mediocre at best. The chocolate pancakes only has a couple chocolate chips on top of the stack. It wasn't even fully melted or mixed in. I basically was eating a plain pancake. The corned beef hash was very plain and dry. Not a fan and was disappointed. The biscuit and gravy were my favorite. The biscuit was warm, soft and fluffy. The gravy wasn't too salty which I was grateful for. This is a place that you go to the counter to order and then sit down. I would come back just because of the playground in the back. read more

I don't know how else to say this, but the food was BLAND... and I mean like, totally uninspired. It takes a lot of effort to make fresh ingredients like grouper and local oysters completely devoid of flavor. Perhaps it's better on a weekend, but from the first bite, all I could see was the 3 stars on the Yelp review I had yet to leave. Avoid the Po Boy sandwiches - They're basically a gigantic loaf of sourdough that completely overwhelms any of the sauces or ingredients. Lastly, and I hate to be petty, but don't ask me for a tip in a restaurant where there's no waitstaff, where you order at the bar, and have to walk to refill your drink. I realize it's mainstream now to prompt for tips in all scenarios, but it really starts things off on a bad note. Overall this experience earned the 3 stars I'm leaving... not a terrible outing, but definitely a place I won't be visiting again. read more

We came here on a Saturday night around 6. The parking lot was packed and was pretty difficult to get a spot. Inside there was plenty of room and with counter style ordering we didn't wait long at all for our food. The staff was friendly. My wife ordered shrimp and grits. They were unique. Baked and covered with a tomato sauce. Not your normal shrimp and grits. They were good but not what was expected. I had the fish tacos. They were fresh and blackened. The flavor on the seasoning was good and the size was nice but they just came up a little short for me. They needed more of a wow factor. The cornbread had why I believe was collard greens in it. Even though the texture of the cornbread was great it was not great (more of a jalapeño cornbread fan). The kids had fish sticks and Mac and cheese. Both kids loved their meals. We walked away full and satisfied but with a $65 bill for 2 adults and 2 children. Even though the flavor was good, I don't think the value is there for Florida Cracker Fish Company. read more

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It's a fun dining experience especially if you can get a group of seafood lovers to eat together as family style. We ordered the fried oyster and broiled oyster, along with a bowl of chowder, shrimp and crab claws to share. It's a very casual environment and will get loud. You do have to order drinks at the bar separately as well as self ordering up to the counter. Worth the visit if you are okay with casual seafood dining. read more

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I wanted to come here because I had a great experience at the other location, so my friend and I decided to give this one a try. We ordered oysters, sweet tea, and fried pickles. The oysters were good, but the outside had a bit of grit to them, which made the texture a little crunchy, which I'm not the biggest fan of, but some people don't mind. The fried pickles were way too salty for me, and I couldn't even finish them. On the bright side, the sweet tea was banging, loved that. Overall, still glad I tried this spot. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Called to make a reservation for a party of 12 for lunch on a Saturday and was told they don't take reservations, not even for a large party. Bad business decision IMO as that's guaranteed food & beverage sales plus a guaranteed auto-added tip for your staff. Definitely won't be visiting anytime soon. Updated after comment from business owner! Before considering giving your hard earned money to this place, please read my review and the response from the business owner. Based on his response, the customer experience is not his #1 priority and nor does he care that his staff earns less due to his poor business decisions. He could have chosen to respond in a thousand different customer-appealing ways but didn't. What's the old saying, one customer tells 2 friends & they tell 2 friends & they tell 2 friends... (& so on.) and that's how you lose customers. read more

The food was fantastic along with the service - had two gentleman with me - along with my meal - everything was fantastic thanks again *

The food here was really good. I had the charbroiled oysters and a bowl of Okeechobee gumbo. Everything came fresh, hot and seasoned well. Grammys cornbread was a real treat. I had never eaten it with collard greens or spinach on the inside. (not really sure which green it was :) The staff was friendly, and it was very clean. I would recommend this restaurant. read more

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I brought my family for kid's night. My son is too little to get much out of face painting but he absolutely loved the teddy bear that the balloon animal guy made him. They have a little playground outside too. We got a bunch of food including a shrimp salad, oysters, gator bites, mac and cheese, fries, and Cole slaw. The meals all come with cheesy, herby corn bread. I like my salad (even though it was a bit light on the shrimp). The oysters were baked with cheese on top which I ultimately wasn't really into. They have a lot of different sauces, many of which you had to "milk" (for lack of a better word) from this udder-like contraption. All the sauces were flavorful and tasty. I would definitely come back since it's a great setup for dinner with kids. read more

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Well I just lit $30 on fire. I've driven past this place a few times. Wanted to try it. Stop by for dinner around 5:00 on a Wednesday. Very nice atmosphere. People super friendly. Interesting decor. Pretty cool but apparently that's all this place is. Is tchotchke decor the food again? I just had the crab claws. I did try the soup. The soup was good but for $25 the crab claws were all breading and I mean a lot of breading. I had to scrape the breading off and it was really left with no meat. What there was had very little flavor. I guess I didn't expect much and got even less. I didn't even finish it. It was pretty bad. The cornbread looked okay but I didn't even try it now. The fries fries were excellent. They got that right but 30 bucks for a handful of cornmeal, a biscuit and good fries. I don't think so. I wish them the best but I won't be back read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Lots and lots of cornmeal - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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The food and service were excellent! My boyfriend got the BLT with fried green tomatoes in place of usual tomatoes. His sandwich, fries and cornbread were fresh and delicious. I got the shrimp and grits. I was apprehensive since they mentioned it was a tomato gravy. But, it was incredible. Best grits ever. Actually, grit cakes. The shrimp were fresh and perfectly cooked. The tomato gravy had onions and bacon, and great flavor. They need to jar it up so I can use it with pasta! Overall, nice old Florida themed restaurant. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Shrimp and grits. - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Was in the area and needed a quick lunch, so I hopped on Yelp and came across Florida Cracker Fish Company. Ordering was really easy at the counter and there were a lot of fresh catch options. I decided on a mahi mahi po boy with cole slaw. My husband ordered the same and also added on some oysters which were $1 each. The bar is separate and had some local beers. There was a lot of seating options both inside and outside. There's a parking lot attached as well. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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Florida Cracker Fish Company is one of our absolute favorites. We're here at least twice a month. The seafood is always top notch and consistently delicious. My personal go-to is the shrimp po' boy paired with their fried green tomatoes. Both are packed with flavor and cooked perfectly every time. The cornbread and Coleslaw are also favorites! The scratch made margaritas and sangria are a must. They're refreshing, balanced, and just what you want alongside fresh seafood. Perfect for any day in hot Florida! What really sets this place apart is the atmosphere. The team here is incredibly friendly and welcoming. It truly feels like family. There's even a playground outside for the kids, which is such a bonus for families. My only small suggestion would be to fully enclose the playground area so there's no chance of little ones wandering toward the parking lot or trail. Overall, this place checks all the boxes. Great food, great people, and a family friendly vibe that keeps us coming back again and again. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Margarita - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Went 2x in 3 days lol So good! Food is fresh and service is great! 1st visit shares the grouper bites and gumbo, 2nd time I have the blackened grouper Ruben YUM! Will go back for sure! read more

I am so glad my workplace picked Florida Cracker (previously Ballyhoo's) for our annual holiday/winter gathering! My favorite part of this venue is that they have their own little store with very creative products for sale. Florida Cracker's souvenirs make incredible gifts. Since I was with a large group, I placed an order for the Yardbird sandwich fried with mac and cheese as a side. Mac and cheese = amazeballs.,The sandwich was pretty crispy and the sauce options (udders you get to squeeze yourself) are delish! I went with a smoky white barbecue sauce for my sandwich condiment. They also had J Lohr Cabernet, which I delighted in during my first visit there. I will definitely return with family and/or friends in the near future. read more

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Po' boy sandwiches are humongous....blackened grouper was awsome....family style seat yourself and order at the counter..everything was hot and well proportioned...jiffy corn bread!!! Wasn't cheap but I Wasn't dissatisfied.. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Front counter where all the damage is done... - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We dined in for dinner. The food was very good just a little on the salty side. The vibe is very relaxed, very Florida country style, if you lived or grew up in the country you know what I mean. You can find food like this at shacks on the side of the road and its the best. They have a large menu and so much of it looks mouth watering! If you have no gluten allergies like me you will have a blast. The blackened catfish (gluten-free) was very very good. It was well seasoned and tender. They give you three generous filets with a side. I would recommend this. I love fried catfish so even though I could not have it due to the gluten, I would recommend it! The gator po'boy was delicious and large. It comes with a side and we chose fries with cheese. It was very filling. The gator was great and the fries were a bit too salty. Collard greens were not the best in my opinion. They were over cooked, mushy, and tasted like caramelized onions. For 4$ as an add on side I would skip. Fries with cheese or without were good. They were just too salty. They said they have a dedicated fryer for the fries only which waa great if you have Celiacs like I do. The fries were thick and crispy too. Charbroil oysters were very good, very delicious. half a dozen is like 12.99. They had parmesan cheese and butter on them. The grits were made well and delicious and many restaurants mess up grits, but they got them right and I love grits so I would know. The restaurant is big and open, you come in on one side and seat yourself. You walk up to the counter and place your order and they give you a buzzer. The menu does have GF markings for those who have Celiacs Disease and can't have gluten. The woman at the counter was very helpful with any questions I had (I needed to know if the fryer was dedicated and if the Broiled oysters with GF). The food came out quickly, it was a lot of food and we had some leftovers. There is a bar on the other side of the restaurant as well. I ordered a cocktail and it was good, but even that drink was too salty lol. There sseemed to be some salt added to the bottom of the glass for flavor? Overall, the drink was good, but the salt was not. Overall, dinner was good, I would return for more blackened fish for sure. I would also recommend coming here. They also have a lunch and brunch menu which look good. Parking is easy, they have their own lot, outdoor seating as well and it's right on the corner where you can get back on the interstate easily. read more

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Came here for a Sunday breakfast and it was very slow surprisingly! This is an order at the counter place with plenty of seating and a full bar available. Everything we ordered was delicious and filling! The staff and manager were extremely friendly and accommodating. Will definitely keep this place in the rotation! read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

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So disappointed, what happened to this place? We used to eat here when we were in the area. The last time was over a year ago so I guess a lot can happen. We ordered grouper cheeks and an alligator bites. The grouper was Ok, my husband ordered coleslaw as a side and it was absolutely tasteless and not worth eating. My alligator tail was also Ok, but the side of collard greens was also completely tasteless. The place also looked like it needed to be cleaned and all of the employees looked like they would rather be somewhere else. We won't be back. read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Hog fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Great food Reasonable prices Friendly and efficient service Lots of seating options including indoor, outdoor, and music on the patio. read more

Florida Cracker never misses! This meal was Southern comfort at its finest--from the rich gumbo and flavorful cornbread to the fresh oysters and grilled shrimp. The shrimp po' boy was loaded and packed with flavor, and the collard greens were the perfect side. We paired everything with some cocktails and had a great time soaking up the warm, rustic vibes. Definitely a go-to for good food, good drinks, and good times! read more

Florida Cracker Fish Company - Southern comfort on a plate--gumbo, oysters, po' boy, and all the fixins -- plus wine of course! - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

An excellent slow, relaxing vibe. Great indoors or outdoor on the deck. If you need a low pressure unassuming environment. Florida Cracker is for you. read more

The Florida based theming is done well here and the atmosphere gives off BBQ restaurant vibes considering it's a seafood place. Interestingly enough, they have an assortment of different barbecue sauces you could choose from. The sweet barbecue sauce was my favorite for the cornbread. The in-house hot sauce was thick and flavorful and the North Florida barbecue sauce were delicious as well. My fiancé and myself ordered burgers and we both enjoyed them very much. The cornbread was very different. It almost had a quiche like consistency and flavor. On the side, I ordered the Okeechobee Gumbo, which made a great side dish, there was something inside of the gumbo that looked like a hash brown, but it was actually grits and it was very delicious. Overall great service and experience. read more

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Pleasantly surprised by this fantastic spot that we highly recommend. The seafood is fresh and never frozen and you can tell from it's terrific taste. This is a fun, laid-back environment with exceptional service from Shelly [Manager] and Caitlin [Bartender]. We enjoyed the live music on the patio. Yes, we had to get in line to order food and drinks and it just didn't matter at all. We can't wait for our next visit! read more

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Good food, good service, reasonable prices. Fresh oysters and corn bread outstanding. read more

Second visit as good as the first. Tried the shrimp & grits this time and loved it. Shrimp & grits are their version and i liked it even better than traditional. The grits are a grits "cake" with 3 good size pieces and a bunch of good size shrimp (I think it was at least 6) with a tomato sauce. My friend had a fish taco with mac n cheese. We were both very pleased with both dishes. The drink menu looked really interesting even though we didnt get to try any this visit. Still recommend. read more

Everything at this restaurant is amazing. To start, the service is so friendly and they are very accommodating to allergies. The food, a solid 10/10. My family got oysters, fried green tomato, half a basket of shrimp, gluten free fried pickles, Cole slaw, gluten free fish tacos, mahi mahi and more. They were able to make the fish gluten free for me and honestly, it was some of the best tasting and quality fish we have had. I highly recommend coming here! read more

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Joined a restaurant club and this was one of the choices so we decided to stop in today. Been to the one in Homosassa and it was pretty good. Open seating with picnic tables inside and out. Fast casual so look over the menu then go up and order. Server will bring out your f Lots to choose from for breakfast and lunch. We landed some Tampa corn chowder. Really nice. I got the grouper Rueben. Delicious! Big portion too. Deb got the fried green tomato BLT. Good flavors. Tangy Solid spot for brunch read more

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