I'm sad. I'm sad this place isn't in St Augustine, or have a location closer to St Augustine. Ever since I discovered this place, I try to add it in when I'm in the area. Unfortunately, I'm not in the area that much, and only once did I make the journey just to come here. What is the draw, you may ask? Great beer, great food, great atmosphere, great vibes! , That said, every meal I have had here has been delicious. The beer is pretty darn good & cold too! Of course, with the long drive...ya gotta limit it. But it's worth it for anything on the menu. I don't know where to start food-wise, I am trying to eat my way around the menu. The gator tail and fish dip are two of my favorites for small bites/appetizers. The Elk burger, the Taphouse burger, and the Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich are always amazing....and then there's the cole slaw...yummy! Delicious food, and they have more than just sandwiches. The menu offers a little something different. The atmosphere and vibe are always inviting, and the staff is super friendly. The prices are fair, portions are ample, and there is plenty of parking. The decor is fun too! Not to mention, they give a veteran discount with proof of ID. What more can you ask for? Well, I know what I can ask for! To the owners: pretty please, with sugar on top, consider opening a location in St. Augustine. Not in the downtown area, but the folks north of town need something; they need you! Around the Palencia & Kensington area, off US 1 to be exact...or anywhere nearby in that area. The folks there would love something they can walk to, ride bikes to, maybe even use a golf cart to get to...and yes, a short drive is good too. Jus' sayin'! Please just check it out...I said pretty please! read more

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What an odd amalgam of themes or a lack there of Some coastal decor and a huge grizzly bear thats been taxidermied handing out in back. It looks like it might have been a steakhouse before and this is new? Anyway that aside, we had good service and food that was bland. Salt would have helped but there was none on the tables. And if asked for from the waitress, took longer than thr entree/side was around for. We probably wont be back read more

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Very disappointed overall. I originally wanted the seafood combo but was told the sides couldn't be changed and that all options were fried, which was disappointing. I ended up ordering the surf and turf -- a strip steak and sautéed shrimp. Unfortunately, the steak was cold, tough, and full of gristle. The ranch dressing was good, and the collard greens were probably the best part of the meal. My husband ordered the romaine wedge salad. It could have been good, but the plate was too small, so everything kept falling off -- not well presented at all. The restaurant itself was clean, but the service was lacking. The fish dip was just okay, and the pita chips served with it were not good. Overall, not a great experience, and I would not return. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Is how it's so tough NY strip steak supposed to be gray? Tough road kill no flavor - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I wasn't as excited about this restaurant as some of the other reviews, so I probably wouldn't come back here if I'm In Jacksonville. I got the grilled fish wrap and it was okay but as I ate more it got very fishy tasting. Like too much!! My friend got the Buffalo chicken sandwich and he said it was okay. The fries are really good. The water was kind of nasty tasting so I got a lot of lemons. read more

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Great drafts and quick, friendly service! I sat at the bar for a quick beer and dinner. I'm a hazy IPA type of girl, so I had to order the Hop Lobstah. It was so nice I had to get it twice :) I ordered a clam chowder as my starter. It was suuppppper good. The bacon pieces in it were peak. For my entree, I was looking for something just a little bit on the healthy side. After talking with the bartender, who convinced me their mahi is the best, I ordered the grilled mahi wrap. I was honestly super surprised with how good it is! I would absolutely come back here and order the same things :) read more

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Food was great! Service was horrible. Did not want to spend hours there but were invested and took forever.

Good food and chill atmosphere. Had live music which was pretty good. Service was good too. My tea never ran out. I had the Swamp Platter and enjoyed it. Seasoned and tasted good. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Swamp Platter..Frog Legs, sausage, rice, crawfish. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Great place but sone caveats: - we arrived Dec. 29 to find it absolutely slammed. The greeter cautioned us food would take a bit. We were at a nearby hotel with no car (awaiting a cruise). It's there or nothing. -the server was excellent. Our beer and water came quickly. -30 minutes and another beer in, still no food but plenty of attention. -our meals arrived. Food: very good shrimp po boy and chicken salad. Shrimp was plentiful. The fries were excellent (mix between steak fries and wedges). Ambiance: fun place. Service and honesty along with the food sound bring us back. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Shrimp po boy and incredible potatoes. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Fairly big space inside and they had outdoor seating but I didn't look at it. We were seated immediately and they took our drink orders. We were pleasantly surprised how good the food was. I had a variety platter and my daughter had gator tails. Everything was delicious. I would eat here again. read more

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Wow this place really impressed me ! I came in for lunch right when the opened around 11am ish and I was greeted right away! I sat at the bar so I can try the in house IPA's and they were great! I didn't know what to eat but I wanted to literally try everything on the menu lol I decided on trying the clam chowder and fire cracker shrimp for my app and let me tell you !! YOU NEED TO ORDER THE BOWL not the cup of clam chowder because it was BEYOND BOMB I wish I would've ordered the bowl! REGRETTED that right away but it was good enough ! The northsider burger was delicious ! I asked to add fried jalapeños to it which gave it the right amount of kick ! I am so happy I came in to try this place I will 100% be back ! read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Northern burger - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Took our daughter here after airport pick up. Great staff. Quick service. Cold beers. Hot and crispy food. Big menu. Tastey shareables. Reasonable prices. Try them! read more

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---Service - Sadie was wonderful! Attentive and very friendly. Food was out very fast, but it wasn't too busy. Could've used a bit more time to finish my app. ---Beer - On site brewed beer was delicious. I had the Ray Catcher Summer Pils and it was very unique! Crisp, light, and citrusy. ---Food - Appetizer was the gator tail. It was good but a little tougher than I've previously had. I would suggest chopping it into smaller pieces and calling them "Gator Bites". For the entree, I had the "Taphouse Platter" pick two. Cod and shrimp. Both were delicious. Cooked wonderfully. Tender and not tough. The batter used is a potato chip base (I think?) and was not too heavy and not greasy. The fries are crazy good. Spiral cut and as thick as a steak fry. Very good! ---Ambience - It's a pub atmosphere. Decor is mixed. It looks like a mountain lodge complete with a taxidermy grizzly bear (which is odd for a seafood joint), but has a couple beach scene pictures which sort of dilutes the lodge theme. ---Overall 5 stars - Would return! read more

Stopped in for a late evening treat after a ping flight. The bar menu is available Late and that was perfect to fill us up after a long flight. Cold beer and wings, what could be better. read more

I stopped in on my way to the airport to grab lunch. There's a large bar and plenty of tables available for any size group. I sat at the bar and was immediate greeted by the nice bartender. I ordered the shrimp po boy with fries. My food came out pretty fast. The sauce that's served with the po boy is delicious. I was even dipping my fries in it. The shrimp were fried perfectly and there were enough on the sandwich to ensure you get a piece of shrimp in each bite. I will add the Flying Fish Taphouse to the list of places I visit when in Jacksonville. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Shrimp poboy - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Very convenient seafood close to my hotel and airport. I sat at the bar for lunch and had one of their house made beers which was solid. Had a bowl of clam chowder which was different than most I've had since this was darker colored but still tasted pretty good. The star was the mahi sandwich which was a huge piece of fish and tasted great. Cool spot read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Overall, a great experience that is very close to the Jacksonville airport. I suppose if you are heading to the airport early or need something post-flight, this could be a good option, but it is close enough to 95 that the detour isn't bad if you are just passing through as well. Great service. The place feels brand new and I assume it is. The BLACKENED MAHI SANDWICH - Blackened mahi fillet, served with lettuce, tomato & remoulade on a bun, with a side Caesar salad was great. They have their own brews too, and the one I had was super good. Easy parking, spacious seating, in summary, a great stop on a long trip. read more

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Great food and dunks! Kaylee is awesome! Had the Cajun salmon and it was incredibly flavorful. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Excellent place to stop in for a meal before a flight - we arrived early for our flight and parking at Wally Park which is just a few yards away, so we stopped in for lunch. Service from Brooklyn was quick and efficient. I really enjoyed the shrimp platter, though I didn't really love the fried clam strips (The meal came as a combo). Pricing all in including tip and tax was about $30 per person, which is reasonable for the area. The vibe was a mix of people likely traveling through, along with some business people and locals. We were there on a weekday for lunch, so I'd anticipate a more energetic crowd on weekends or nights. Overall, I will definitely stop there again when flying out of Jacksonville, since this was a better choice than most of the airport concession areas. read more

My husband and I are flying out of the airport this afternoon and decided to have lunch at this restaurant before our flight. We had driven by it dozens of times but had never tried it until today. It was a good decision. The menu has plenty of appetizers, salads, sandwiches, burgers and entrees. I opted for the Southern Chicken salad. It came with bite size pieces of fried chicken, croutons, iceberg lettuce, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, red onions, carrot straws and cilantro ranch dressing. The chicken was very tasty. My husband had the Taphouse Platter. It was either 2 or 3 fried seafood items along with fries. He chose shrimp and clams, and he substituted vegetables for fries. He really enjoyed the fried shrimp. It is a big space with plenty of tables as well as bar seating. read more

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Service was great and they had live music on a Thursday night! Catfish sandwich was great and also the fries. Shrimp Scampi was the special, but did not have much of a taste other than garlic and pasta water. Note I love garlic but it had no buttery taste other than plain garlic. Stick with the fried fish. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Shrimp scampi, looks beautiful but not much taste other than garlic and pasta water. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I know crab comes from a salty ocean, but it's like they boiled it in 5 gallons of more salt. Very unsatisfactory. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Salty crab - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I ordered the Brisket platter. The server originally said there were between 4 to 6 pieces of Brisket, there was 3. I was glad there was only 3 because it was not tender at all. I had to saw it with a knife to get through it. And it was chewy, not a pleasant chewy but a rough chewy. The server volunteered to get me something else. I should have but I didn't. The manager comped $2.50 ona $24.xx item. I would never try this again. I had to rate at least 1 star, but they don't deserve that. read more

We were here once before whet they first opened. Haven't been back just because it hasn't come up when we were in the area. It looks like they have live music most nights. A guy named Brad Wells was there tonight and really good. We started with peel and eat shrimp. They were huge, perfectly cooked and seasoned well. Iv was expecting them cold but they were piping hot. That was good too. Our food came right behind the shrimp. This was a disappointment. We felt rushed to get to our entree so it didn't get cold. This is the only reason for the 4 stars. I had the fish and chips. The fish was flaky and moist. Not many places can do that without resulting in greasy fish. It was perfect. The fries were cut like I have never seen. Think twisted steak fries. They had a great flavor as well. We will definitely be back, i just hope they can get the app/entree balance corrected. read more

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When we got here we were seated right away. The host was also our waitress, she was very attentive. We ordered the shrimp appetizer that came out so fresh! The shrimp were large and you could taste the spices! They were cooked perfectly! We had a live singer and this is a pretty normal thing. He was good, name was Brad Wells. He sang older songs but of course they worked for me! I ordered the pick 3, which came out and was huge!! I ordered Shrimp, oysters, and calamari. The shrimp were also large and the flavor of the batter was great! Again cooked very well. The oysters were by far the best fried oysters that I have had. The calamari was also large but I thought they were able bit more chewy than normal, it's the only thing I was not a huge fan of. read more

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We had a great experience here. The burgers were great. Our server was friendly and attentive. This will be our go to when we're in the area. read more

We sat outside because we had my dog with us. When the waitress first greeted us, she was talking with very high energy. I asked her nicely "is there anyway you could wipe down the table for us" because it was dirty. She stormed off aggressively and barely wiped it off. Afterwards when taking our drink order she had very negative energy, very obvious that she was mad. We were forced to get up and leave. It completely ruined my night and I have never experienced this type of service. I have worked in the food industry, and I could not imagine treating someone like this, especially when we had no intent to be rude or disrespectful in any way, we simply wanted to sit at a clean table. read more

We ate and drank every-single-bit! As first time visitors, we didn't realize there was a live band on the patio and can't wait to go back to experience that setting. We had chowdah, gator bites, seafood pasta and the BBQ platter. Only suggestion would be to trim the brisket a thinner but still very nommy-nommy! Server was also very attentive and personable. read more

5-Star Review for Flying Fish Taphouse on Yelp Absolutely Outstanding - A Hidden Gem in Jacksonville! From the moment we walked into Flying Fish Taphouse, we knew we were in for a treat. This upscale casual spot near the airport combines a welcoming beachy vibe with top-notch seafood and craft cocktails that had us coming back for more in our minds long after we left! Let's start with the drinks - their dirty martinis are hands-down the best I've ever had. Perfectly chilled, extra briny with just the right amount of olive juice kick, and garnished to perfection. They were strong, smooth, and utterly addictive - the kind that make you savor every sip while toasting to good times. The appetizers were pure perfection. The chicken wings were crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside, with sauces that packed incredible flavor (we couldn't stop dipping!). And the calamari? Wow - lightly battered, fried to golden perfection, and so tender it melted in your mouth. No rubbery texture here; it was fresh, flavorful, and served with a zesty dipping sauce that elevated it to next-level status. Easily some of the best calamari in Jacksonville! What truly made the evening unforgettable was the exceptional service from Manager Dereck. He greeted us with genuine warmth, checked in throughout our meal, and went above and beyond to make us feel like VIPs. His enthusiasm for the menu, recommendations, and attentive hospitality turned a great dinner into an amazing experience. Dereck, you're a superstar - thank you for making us feel so incredibly welcome! Flying Fish Taphouse nails the perfect blend of fresh seafood, killer drinks, and heartfelt Southern hospitality. Whether you're a local or just passing through JAX, do yourself a favor and stop here. We can't wait to return - this place has earned a permanent spot on our favorites list! Highly recommend! Shoutout as well to Kaitlyn the bartender. Excellent Dirty Martinis! read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Wings - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Another amazing lunch. Carson was our server and he was awesome. We did not explore the menus options and went with the clam chowder and Mahi sandwich. They did not disappoint. Thanks for another great lunch read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Awesome New England clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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-Mahi was dry and definitely not fresh. -Salad had old brown lettuce. -Brisket was dry and tasteless. -Service is terrible. After receiving our food, we never saw our server again. Our server made it clear that she hated her job. Bathrooms are disgusting. read more

Not as good as i expected. Service a little rough around the edges. Maybe fun in some crowds but wasn't firing on all cylinders the night we visited. read more

What a great atmosphere with live music and helpful staff. Perfect proximity to the airport and hotels. Palm trees help set the scene and vibe. read more

Flying Fish Taphouse - Beautiful atmosphere with live music. We appreciate the helpful staff. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The shrimp and grits were very tasty. The jambalaya was very delicious. The service was good.

Had the Cajun salmon with veggies and it was excellent. The Cajun spice wasn't overwhelming and the salmon was cooked just right.

Never been to Jacksonville before didn't know where to eat. Wow was this a great choice! Very fun menu and a little bit odd. But some basic stuff too the waitress was so sweet. The live music was fantastic and the place was very nice. read more

Love the food, drinks and the vibe. They have live music. Took some friends and they enjoyed it as well. The back patio is the place to be. read more

Great food and great atmosphere! Server was friendly and attentive. Great beer selection.

Another great experience this evening. My wife had business to attend in the area. This a favorite spot to visit when in the area. Unfortunately we learned of the passing of the chef whom we enjoyed. Cancer sucks. Met a new server tonight who didn't disappoint. read more

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My dining companion asked for recommendations of locally-owned restaurant near the Jacksonville airport. Flying Fish Tap House seemed like the most popular and best choice and it happened to be right next to our hotel! It was an excellent recommendation. Although we ate inside, there is patio seating with live music on this particular Friday evening. Service was friendly and the food came out quickly. I ordered the blackened Mahi sandwich with fried okra. My dining companion started out with one of the tap house's own light lager. He advised it was a good brew. The fried oyster po'boy he ordered was delicious and the fries were crisp on the outside, while hot & pillowy soft on the inside and perfectly seasoned. Good portion sizes. I world recommend and return to the Flying Fish Tap House again! read more

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This place had great reviews and was near the location we were visiting, so we had to check it out. It was a little after lunchtime, and we were seated almost immediately. The place was nearly empty. So, this is the breakdown of the food Calamari- Not that much as far as quantity, but it did the job as a starter. It was very tender, crispy, and really well seasoned Honey mustard'ish and blue cheese'ish sauce for dipping. We preferred the honey mustard. Elk Burger - It was a bit dry, so my husband had to ask for ketchup. He also requested for it to be cooked medium, assuming there would be a little pink on the inside, but there wasn't. When he later asked the server about it, she advised him that because of the elk meat, if you wanted it to be medium, you would need to order medium rare. She said she didn't know about it at first, and my husband was confused as to why she didn't share that info with him. Kids nugget meal with cheesy grits - My son thought they were kind of good but needed seasoning. He didn't care for the cheesy grits and thought there was way too much "cheese." Fish dinner and fries - It was cooked well and tasted fresh but lacked seasoning. It kinda didn't taste like anything. I didn't even taste salt.  The fries were good. End of the meal ice cream that the server graciously gave our son. He loved it! The service was great, other than not mentioning the elk meat part. I'm not sure if we'll be in that immediate area again, but even if we were, I would probably try out another restaurant. read more

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