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    JC's Riptides

    4.0 (107 reviews)
    Open 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    New York strip combo with rock shrimp

    Tried a new place instead of the traditional beachside restaurants we frequent. Looked up this place due to the reviews and it held up its reputation and then some. We will be back due to the quality of food and especially the hospitality. We got the NY strip and 2 orders of rock shrimp. Stuffed Mushrooms as an app. Everything tasted home made and fresh.

    Conch fritters!

    The food was amazing. They served the best conch fritters that I ate in NSB and introduced me to Rock Shrimp, which are simply amazing. The food tastes so good!

    Parmesan Encrusted Salmon, baked potato, and hush puppies.

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    Service is amazing as is the dinners! We enjoy the prime rim and the seafood is excellent.!

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    Great food. Family business. Fast service. Nice and quiet place. Tried their rock shrimp. Really enjoyed. Key lime pie for the win!

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    Never disappointed with the menu. Fresh ness is the key and they have it down pat. I'd recommend it to anyone

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    Over cooked and not seasoned very bland food will not be returning good prices but quality of food was not worth the good price

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    Wonderful views and friendly staff. We ate upstairs and had a great breeze and view of the surf right there at Flagler avenue.

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    Great ribs, neat little spot to come eat. Everyone loved their meal and service was fast

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    Great service, good food, one of the best steaks I have had, cute place. Highly recommend.

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    This is our go to restaurant food is always excellent and prices are reasonable make reservations on weekends or you might not get in

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    Super all the way, a little noise New Years Eve but everything else was superb

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    Doesn't look like much from the outside... but the food was amazing!! Conch fritters were very good, but the prime rib sandwich is a must!

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