The service is always fast, the bushwhackers are delicious, and I've never had a meal I didn't like! The workers are friendly and the outdoor seating is spectacular with shade, and beautiful views, surrounded by palm trees. I highly recommend the Islander Food Shack! read more

Disappointed. Waitress was great and she tried to fix the kitchen mess ups. Bushwacker was great!! Grilled shrimp tacos.... Completely smothered in black pepper. Flour tortilla was hard and crumbly. Had it remade with no pepper and it still was hard and inedible. Grilled cheese had one slice of cheddar cheese in it. (Ordered with only cheddar not the other 3 cheeses). Grilled on dirty grill top with burnt oil. Fries were also cooked in old oil. Soggy and greasy. read more

Islander Food Shack - Grilled cheese - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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My daughter and I just arrived into town and wanted something quick for dinner. When I read the menu and announced shrimp Tacos she wanted to go here so she could try them. She has never had them. We seated ourselves and it took a bit to get menus and drink order. We kind of knew wha we wanted so it didn't take long to order. I had the blackened shrimp tacos and she had the fried. It took very long to get our food likely due to a large party ordering right before us. She noticed after we ordered that no one else had food either. After receiving the tacos we tried them and she said they were just ok. I said the same. Way too much blacken seasoning on mine. She also noted that the food was not really hot so we figure it must have been sitting. She only ate one taco. After I paid she said she didn't really like them. So I tasted one of the shrimp and it was HORRIBLE. No seasoning at all and not the best tasting shrimp. Of course being from South Louisiana may affect that but thy were not good at all. We brought the taco home and as soon as she got in the car she put something in her mouth to get the taste out. As soon as we got to our room she threw it away. I know that was a lot of detail but I was just so disappointed. I don't know that I could recommend this place to anyone. read more

Great place...the calamari was the best I ever had hands down!!!! the Cuban sandwich was really good. My husband got the shrimp platter and the shrimp was huge and well cook and my daughter got the American cheeseburger and was thick and juicy. The only problem was the strong oily smell inside the dinner so you may want to sit outside. read more

Islander Food Shack - Cubano Cuban Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Great service! We tried the 3 pc meat pies - they were ok but very small for the money. We ordered blackened grouper tacos and the fried shrimp platter. The fried shrimp was great and the tacos were okay we tried to order the platter with grouper and shrimp but the cook would t do one fried and one grilled. We spent more money so I guess their tactic worked. I don't know if we will go back. read more

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Stopped into Islander Food Shack for lunch while visiting for work after seeing the good reviews. The place was very quiet, but the service was extremely prompt and friendly. I ordered the blackened swai (whitefish) with coleslaw and a side salad. The portions were the perfect size and the food was pretty good overall. Solid spot for a casual meal. Forgive the lack of pictures... I was hungry and forgot to take them!! Lol read more

The food was good in the past few years we've been here. But now it's CLOSED!! & read they had a rat problem last year..

Was not expecting much honesty but wow! We were blown away, we drove 11 hours from Texas and were starving by the time we arrived. This was the perfect spot, amazing fries and Jamaican beef Pattie's! 100% recommend. read more

Get here before they open, right at 11 AM there was a mad dash for a table when we got here at 10:45 AM. Food was fresh, service was great, would for sure come back. We shared the grouper and shrimp with sweet potato tots. I would suggest this and either an APP or another meal too if you're hungry. Not a ton of food, but it's really, really good! read more

Islander Food Shack - Grilled Grouper | grilled shrimp | sweet potato tots - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Great food! Jamaican beef pies were incredible and the fried fish basket was delicious. Friendly staff, fast service and a beautiful view. We will be back! read more

Blackened Grouper sandwich and Cuban Sandwich are excellent. Highly recommend. Hidden gem. Great staff as well.

Shrimp tacos are not worth the price, there is no pineapple salsa and these are definitely not grilled.

Not bad for a quick bite. Sorry to say, nothing spectacular. Service was spotty and just ok on food quality.

Driving back to Foley from Pensacola, we decided to take the scenic route along the beach. We had visited Islander Food Shack previously and this was our second time to completely enjoy not just the ambiance but also the tasty food. We both ordered the "catch of the day" grouper in our tacos. Much to our surprise, the restaurant was not charging more for this fresh fish. When the tacos arrived, they were topped with a pineapple salsa. Fresh, light and very tasty- the meal did not disappoint. Fries were our side and they too seemed to be freshly cut. Topped off with a half and half sweet tea we left both satisfied and ready to return in the future. The server was friendly and accommodating. Our only disappointment was the salt and pepper shakers were very dirty. We even took one from another table and it too was dirty . Not enough to keep us from returning though. read more

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My family and I had been driving all day and we finally made it to Pensacola and was looking for somewhere to eat, we decided to stop here and grab dinner. The place was packed upon entry and we managed to get a table outside, the waiter Nick I believe was very apologetic about there will be a wait but let me tell you with how busy it was and we got our drinks, appetizers and check within an hour, there was no need for apologies. The food was amazing! We ordered hushpuppies for appetizers and I loved them, my daughter not so much but she's picky haha. I ordered the Hawaiian burger, my husband the blackened chicken platter and daughter chicken tenders, my burger was insane the burgers, the egg, the pineapple, the ham everything was mouthwateringly good! My husband said his chicken was really really good it had a little kick which he enjoyed and the pickiest eater my daughter said they were the best chicken tenders she'd had! Trust me that's high praise from her haha. Overall I would recommend this place over and over again to anyone that will listen and we'll be going back again and again thank you so so much!!! read more

Islander Food Shack - Hawaiian burger - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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My husband and I came for dinner tonight. Let me just say that Robert was such a fantastic server. He was probably one of the most polite servers we've ever had. He was so attentive and always had a smile on his face. And the place was pretty busy between guests dining outside and inside. I want to say there were only two of them--- Robert and a lady also serving. The boom boom shrimp were ever so lightly battered and had just the tiniest kick. I loved that it wasn't drowned in too much sauce like some other places do it, which helps to maintain the crispiness. The burgers were bomb. Not sure what else to say. Buns were nicely toasted and buttery. Cheese was so perfectly melted. Patty was thick and juicy. The Islander Food Shack isn't anything fancy but if you're looking for delicious food with the nicest people running the place, head over there. They know what they're doing. read more

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Ate here while we were in Perdido Key. It was the best food we had all weekend! If you're in the area make sure you eat here at least once.

Great spot for a quick bite. Fish is fresh and fries not frozen. Great burgers. No liquor license so stick with beers. Great front patio that is breezy. Perfect lunch spot. Service is very quick and had great honest opinions about the menu. Top notch. read more

Tried this restaurant because of the reviews but we didn't think the food was good, maybe our visit was just a one off (Blackened whitefish was so salty I couldn't eat it & the kids chicken sandwich was too dry) Service was amazing though & we loved the atmosphere. read more

Service was great, the atmosphere was great, and the food was great! Loved their homemade ranch and cocktail sauce. The woman who served us was very sweet! Will have to come again next time we stay around here! read more

Islander Food Shack - Popcorn shrimp with fries - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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The ambience is charming and the food is incredible. The grouper sandwich was perfectly blackened, the bun was lightly toasted. Delicious. The burgers were so large and looked fantastic. Definitely 5 stars. read more

Very friendly service. Pet friendly. Zoey rated her burger a 10/10. Their French fries are also very good. read more

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My family and I stayed in Perdido Key along the beach and decided to go for lunch at Islander Food Shack. I only saw one employee the whole time, and she was killing it! The patio was mostly full, but we were seated immediately. It was obvious she was very busy, as she was taking care of the whole restaurant. We were very impressed with how quickly we received our drinks and food. She was great at keeping up with refills and every other request. Keep in mind, she was consistently serving all patrons with this quick and accurate service. I got the Shrimp Po' boy and it was delicious. The fries were awesome too. I would happily come back in next time we are in Perdido Key! read more

Love the outdoor dining. Good food. Good service. We had the Caesar salad and meat pies. Would recommend.

Saw this spot, on the scenic drive from Orange Beach to Pensacola and decided to circle back. There's a small interior, with a few tables, but we decided to sit out on the covered deck. This place is nothing fancy, as you can tell at first glance, but it has great vibes and really good food. The Spicy burger was full of flavor and perfectly cooked, for a dense half pound burger read more

This place has my FAVORITE burger, fries and bushwackers (made w/ice cream, not ice!) in all of Perdido Key! Cool shack surroundings with patio dining. Check if they're open before going as their hours are a bit irregular sometimes - Hey, it's a beach shack not a bank! ;) read more

Our foursome enjoyed a delicious takeout meal. The waitress was very kind and offered a soft drink while we waited. We all enjoyed our selections of grouper baskets, grouper sandwich and blackened chicken salad. Would definitely come back next time in the area. read more

While on vacation in Florida I looked forward to frequenting the local restaurants. On my first day there I decided to drive around until I found something that looked inviting. I drove by the cute little Islander Food Shack and their non-pretentious outdoor eating just looked inviting, so I stopped to eat. The server was prompt, friendly, and courteous. She was waiting on many tables but was a dynamo! I wish I could remember her name. They have a decent selection of brews and spirits. I chose a local beer. I ordered the grouper and shrimp basket. On a whim I also ordered their chicken and sausage gumbo. Apparently they don't always have it on the menu. Luckily they did that day because it was the best! It was so good that I went back the next day to have some more. Their shrimp and grouper were delicious too. I also loved their hush puppies. Next time I'm in the area, I will be back! I will probably be there again next year. read more

Islander Food Shack - Best chicken and sausage gumbo outside of Louisiana! The nice chocolate color of the broth tells all. - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Love this place! Best seafood shack around. Everything is delicious. Try the fried grouper basket. My favorite. Also, the turnip greens are really good. I'm from north Georgia. These greens are up there with the best I've ever had. read more

We come here every time we're here on vacation. Always good food and service. The only thing I would ask is that they bring back the Grouper Reuben! read more

Another trip and once again great food! We had grouper and shrimp basket and BBQ pork baskets. Best fries and bbq pork was tasty and moist. They never fail on the seafood or anything else we have had here. Yet, we both don't care for the coleslaw but that is only because we like a creamy and they serve a vinaigrette style. Nothing wrong with it just not my preference. Stop when in town can't go wrong! read more

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The Cuban was excellent. Everything else was just so-so. Deep fried pickles were very greasy but the serving size was good. My wife didn't care for the shrimp tacos due to them having pineapple on them. The menu didn't mention that. I took a bite and thought they were pretty decent though, but I love pineapple. The hush puppies were really good! Overall I think this is a 3 star place, especially for the price. It's not crazy expensive, but for the quality I think it should be a bit cheaper. read more

We took a group of 7 for lunch. Everyone loved their food! We had fried pickles for appetizers, YUM! Ordered several different things. Grouper Po Boy w/fries. Meat pies are wonderful!!! Gumbo delicious! Hamburgers great! And the blackened. Mahi mahi tacos very good. The food came out fast and hot! Service excellent!!! We ate outside on covered patio, very comfortable. We had our small dog with us, no problem. 5stars!! read more

The food was good when I actually received my order. The waitress was friendly and hustled. Kind of ocean side decor you'd expect. There's an outside seated option too. My burger was not made to order(didn't want mayo) and when I sent it back it was nearly 30 minutes until I received the replacement. Less than optimal right...? read more

Get the grouper sandwhich! Cole slaw was a little sugary, but everything else was fantastic

Usually order takeout food when we visit Perdido. Their food has gotten more consistent over time. Burgers, fish sandwiches and seafood tacos are always good. Good fries too. Recommend you order in advance and pick up. They can be very busy at peak times. Staff is friendly. The name says it all, as it isn't fancy. read more

The outside of this place doesn't look like much because it's so small, but the food was delicious! We ordered 3 different burgers and every one of them was SO GOOD in their own way. The bring the heat was SPICY, but also had so much flavor. The runny egg on the Hawaiian added a richness you didn't know you needed. Finally the blue angel was completely smothered in a blue cheese sauce. If you're a fan of fried pickles - order them! I get fried pickles from every restaurant we visit that serves them and these were some of the best I've had. Especially with the islander ranch. Delicious. Our waitress was attentive and kind. One of the cooks came out to make sure we enjoyed our food. We will definitely return next time we're in the area. read more

Tacos were ok, service was good & the ambiance was relaxed sat outside to enjoy the meal with a good frozen margarita! read more

Islander Food Shack - Mahi mahi & grouper tacos - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I hate to be the one but........ The fries were soggy, the grouper bites were full filets and not well cooked. read more

Great service. Food was too greasy. Atmosphere was nice. Probably will skip this one next time though.