What a great find! We visited Macker Seafood on the 4th of July and had a wonderful experience. Everything tasted incredibly fresh. The clam chowder was rich, hearty, and loaded with clams and other delicious ingredients. We also took advantage of their happy hour special with $1 raw oysters, which were fresh and delicious. The fried fish and fried shrimp specials were both excellent--lightly battered, perfectly cooked, plump, and juicy. We paired everything with a couple of beers and sweet tea, and it made for a fantastic meal. The service was outstanding. Lauren, our server, was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed. Brian and Mama were also so welcoming and accommodating, making us feel right at home. We really enjoyed the laid-back atmosphere, the clean restaurant (including the spotless restroom), and the background music, which was at just the right volume. We'll definitely be back. Highly recommend Macker Seafood if you're looking for fresh seafood, great service, and a relaxed dining experience! read more

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Came here for Father's Day celebration and need dinner. Just went in. The outside is not very flashy but it can tell it is a local place. We went in and got greeted right away. The restaurant has local charm. Not very very expensive but it is nicely decorated and very friendly. We got crispy calamari, mahi fish sandwiches, shrimp po boy sandwiches and coke and unsweetened tea. The food came up fairly quickly. The calamari is very good, esp with the sauces and lemon juices! My fish sandwiches were perfect and very yummy with the tartar sauce. It also came with fries, hush puppies, slaw. Shrimp po boy sandwiches is also amazing. Overall this was a very nice dinner with quality food and services! read more

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Ok, our son and fiancé have talked about this place for a year, at least. Nothing about the service, but that it is a hole in the wall place with excellent seafood boils. This year we all decided to go during week 2 of vacation. It is a small restaurant with a tiny bar (3 stools), and a few outside tables. It is says it is a market, but that is very limited. The staff were all extremely friendly, casual, and helpful (maybe not the fastest always, but they continued to try). Warning: they may be out of something. Now the great part...the food and preparation. At lunch the offer a $10 lunch special. My husband got the mahi mahi tacos and a cup of clam chowder. Both were excellent. My daughter and I shared a boil / steam pot and my son and his fiancé shared one as well. They had mussels, shrimp, and snow crab. My daughter and I had snow crab. It was all steamed perfectly. This first time around, we never did get crab cracker, but we made it through. The seasoning!!! The clarified butter and their seasoning is amazing. It is mostly Old Bay, but has something else in it that makes it addictive. I could stop eating all my food dipped into the steam pot bowl with extra seasoning added. Then the steam pot...the corn was exceptional, the smoked sausage/ Kiebasa, the potatoes, and the boiled eggs were so freaking delicious in that butter/seasoning mix. My husband and I went back during week 3, it was again, amazing! This place is awesome! read more

Macker Seafood - Outside - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Place is a local mom and pop place , you get very friendly staff and food is so fresh and love that they have many specials , prices are very reasonable. And the people there were many locals ... great food , great service, .... Love it read more

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Super friendly staff. Clam chowder was solid. I liked the club cracker pack provided. Diet Coke flavor was off and immediately replaced with Coke Zero. Mahi Reuben was good. Fries were good. Hush puppies were great. Cole slaw was good. The boil basket was very good. Fresh and large pieces of snow crab and fish. The sausage was also flavorful. Mix up when checkout where my card was charged twice instead of a split bill. Odd but it happens. read more

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Such a great spot. Highly recommend you come here if in Daytona. Off the beaten path but they have a DJ some nights and the food was amazing and reasonably priced. I love the snow crab clusters. The scallops were cooked perfectly. Sooooo good. Get them blackened with a remoulade. Mussels with Old Bay seasoning can't be beat. Sat at the counter and just listened to stories and had an amazing time. Come here you won't regret it! read more

Macker Seafood - 6 Scallops and flounder - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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Our waiter was so helpful and kind. The food was great and perfectly seasoned (we asked for light Old Bay). The price was higher than the pictures show here and we didn't get the eggs with it (not sure if they forgot it, but we didn't need them). Definitely one of those hole-in-the-wall gems! read more

Macker Seafood - Half of the family snow crab platter. - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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We came because of the Yelp reviews - they were 100% correct! Great place for seafood boils! We ordered 3 & shared them. The food was amazing & fresh. The service was great too - the gentleman took our order & looked like he also helped cook in the kitchen! Great locally owned restaurant! Go there, they'll take great care of you with delicious food! read more

Our first meal in Daytona after flying in to Orlando for the 24 Hours of Daytona. We split the two person meal and it came with snow crab clusters, lots of shrimp, potatoes, corn, and andouille sausage. It was a ton of food for two people and it was awesome! The flavors and seasoning along with the butter was on point - you can adjust the heat level as well. "Momma" Macker was kindly walking around the restaurant and talking to patrons, and the chef all checked in on us. The vibe was nice, and we felt at home. This was our favorite meal of the entire trip. read more

Macker Seafood - 18. Enough for 2 - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

I was excited to try this family-owned restaurant because of the strong reviews, and I truly wanted to like it, but overall the food and value were disappointing for the price point, even for beachside seafood. My husband and I started with the buffalo shrimp, which is a go-to order for us at seafood spots. The buffalo flavor was good, but the sauce was very oily, and several shrimp still had bits of shell attached beyond the tails, so I ended up picking shell out of my mouth while eating. For my entrée, I ordered the snow crab and shrimp platter and asked for it to be cooked without butter but keep the old bay. The plate arrived with no discernible seasoning at all, and the seafood, potatoes, and corn tasted like they'd been boiled in plain water. When I asked about it, the server explained that they don't steam crab or shrimp in Old Bay, despite agreeing to that when I ordered, and that the platters rely on butter for flavor, which was disappointing for a $40-$50 dish. I'm giving 2 stars instead of 1 because my mother did enjoy her lobster platter. That said, her lobster was absolutely swimming in butter and Old Bay--not lightly drizzled as the menu implies--and it felt like butter was the main source of flavor rather than an enhancement. The server even mentioned how much butter the restaurant goes through in a day, which reinforced that this is their primary approach to seasoning. I enjoy seasoning and lots of flavor, and I prefer seafood that's cooked so the spices and the delicious taste of the shellfish stand out, not preparations that rely on heavy butter, so this restaurant ultimately wasn't a good fit for my preferences. read more

Last night I had dinner at Macker Seafood. It's a no frills place, kind of a hole in the wall. My kind of place! Service was fast and friendly. Everyone was exceptionally nice and talkative. I ordered a half dozen oysters on the half shell and the shrimp boil. The oysters were delicious and fresh. The shrimp boil was amazing. The shrimp were HUGE! The potatoes were cooked perfectly and the sausage was delicious. I couldn't eat it all. There was a lot of food! The owner told me they have music on Wednesday nights. I wish I was going to be in town. Maybe next time. I will definitely be back. Two big thumbs up guys! Y'all are great guys. read more

OMG! Just found this place in an endless search for steamed oysters. Yummy indeed! Large tasty oysters just the way you want them. Reduced price during happy hour. Owner is super friendly. This will be a regular stop for sure. read more

Macker Seafood - Steamed oysters - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

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My husband and I decided to stop by on a Saturday night, we met the OG "mama & daddy" Macker-very cute and sweet people. The place was clean inside and out. We got the Enough for Two and it was delicious! (Definitely enough for two people.) It came with sausages, crab legs, shrimps, red potatoes and corn, we added 2 eggs. I definitely recommend this place for anyone craving some delicious seafood. read more

Hello all. Today we tried somewhere new to us. We went to Macker Seafood in Daytona for lunch. I had a House Salas with Chicken, Wifey has The Shrimp and my Daughter had Scallops and Oyster. My salad was excellent and was loaded with Chicken. The Shrimp were large, well battered but it needed just a littleore season. The oysters weren't seasoned and the Scallops were excellently seasoned and cooked to.perfection. Our server Justin was on point, very friendly and courteous. When you come you have to meet Mamma Macker. She's so friendly and the Mother of the 2 owners. I would have to give them a overall score of out of 5. read more

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Whenever we visit our college student, we go here. Period. End of story. It is not a fancy place but the food is great and the staff is friendly. read more

Another seafood steamer coming right up! Very friendly service in a small venue, hidden away perfect for a lunch break or happy hour. Grilled, steamed, blackened, make it your way! read more

Macker Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Very unassuming place with a nice amount of tables and chairs for inside dining. Family owned and operated. I believe it was Tristen that was taking care of us and doing the cooking on our Sunday visit around noon. We had the place to ourselves except for folks coming in for takeout. We chatted with Tristen when he had some time between his other duties and got t he lowdown on the family business and a good time in October to come back for some fresh oysters. This visit we specifically came in for the seafood boil for 2 and we weren't disappointed. The boil had crab legs, plenty of shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes for about $60. We left with leftovers. We started with the clam chowder but the seafood boil was the star of the show. We'll be back and just a heads up...when we posted pics of our food friends were asking where we were because it looked so good. We'll be back in October for the oysters...but....we'll probably be back before then to try other menu items read more

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Their seafood Crabs boil is amazing we chose the Cajun Spicy seasoning it had a plenty of med-Lge Shrimp, Red Potatoes, & Corn on the Cob. Service was wonderful & Attentive filling up our drinks & giving us bibs & gloves & napkins. Ambiance is good, Good for a Date night. It was Delicious & we will be back Yummy read more

We ordered the boil to go, mentioning we were from out of town. We thought we had been here before , but he advised this is a new owner. Here is my challenge. We got the seafood boil to go, with the crab legs. No crab crackers were provided to eat them. Yes we improvised, but maybe a heads up would have been nice. The shrimp, as they are still in the shells, had to be cleaned. Maybe this is common in FL. I have never had to do this. The amount of food was good, lacked seasoning, but it was good. We had came back because we thought it was the same location, we had an amazing meal at. Similar restaurant. This was disappointing but maybe if you eat it there, you will have a better experience. read more

Macker Seafood - Picture of Shrimp "poop" we needed to clean every shrimp before eating. - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Based on the other reviews, we must have visited on an off day?. This was our 1st visit to the new location on Bay St. Oysters were not refrigerated. They came out of a box, and put on a paper plate. Our preference for dive bars and wholes-in-the walls aside, this place was dirtyyyy. The only item in the fresh seafood case was cooked shrimp, and there were only 5 of them, floating in water. The old Macker on Mason was our go-to place when we are in town, so we know Macker. Not sure if we would go back to the new location. read more

This is a legit seafood house. The food was amazing and the staff was attentive and friendly. The seafood is so fresh the place doesn't even smell like fish. If you're in a beach town, the seafood should be top notch and that was certainly the case here. read more

The food was delicious! My hubby had the peel and eat shrimp with a Cajun twist and bowl of New England Clam Chowder. I had the blackened scallops basket and they were perfectly cooked! We met one of the owners, Jon, and he was so gracious and kind. This spot will be on the rotation for sure! read more

Disappointing with all the great reviews. Small portions. Overpriced. Fish basket had 1 fillet. 2 hush puppies, and a small amount of fries.

Don't miss the new location for Macker Seafood on Bay Street! Very good service to match very good food. We enjoyed buffalo shrimp, a shrimp cocktail and a personal scallop steam pot! Each was prepared well. The buffalo sauce was just the right amount of hot, the scallops were flavorful, and the pot included a boiled egg! Small but lots of seating options, including outside, and plenty of parking on Bay Street or the City lot next door. We will recommend Macker Seafood to our friends and make it a regular stop for us. read more

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I am from Missouri and every time my family and I travel to Florida we ALWAYS make sure to stop here at least once. Phenomenal food, super friendly staff, and the most adorable interior and exterior decorations. If you're looking for a seafood place where you know everything is made fresh and in house, this is the place!! read more

10/10 seafood boil!! Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned great!! Super friendly owners and staff! They were able to accommodate for our party of 12 and did a fantastic job service and food wise!! The overall vibe of the place is great too! Music on a record player and earlier in the day when I stopped by to ask if they could fit our party in later they had live music as well! read more

Macker Seafood - Seafood boil - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Wow!!!! In town for just one night and i stumbled across this gem on yelp. Amazing!!! The service was great and I do believe that this was the best shrimp & crab I have ever had. Please please please help support small businesses like this. The quality of the food was impeccable and the entire staff made me feel like family. Happy belly & happy heart! Thank you Justin! read more

Macker Seafood - Enough for two (and they threw in a little extra) - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Great quantity and great tasting food. The quality was very good. Will return for more as soon as possible.

This place is a gem! I can't believe it's not packed all the time. Almost hesitant to say it because I don't want it to get too busy. The seafood was some of the best I've had. The people working there are friendly because it's a family owned restaurant that really cares. I was in town visiting a friend and we actually went there two nights in a row. I've never done that with a restaurant before. And I was not disappointed. The second night was just as good as the first. And the first night was good enough to get me to come back right away. read more

Amazing platter for 2 - crab legs, Shrimp, potatoes, corn and an egg All delicious and obviously a popular item since every table and takeout ordered it. Wear old clothes cause it's a delicious buttery experience. read more

We were in Daytona from Orlando for a night event. I searched for restaurants near Beach St and saw Macker. We chose it because it had seafood and small family-owned local spot. While the ambiance could be improved, the friendly service and food quality is Excellent! The owner was a one man show on Saturday. We ordered fried catfish basket and a grilled mahi mahi basket with seasoned fries, coleslaw, a drink. The seafood portions were really generous and cooked just right. It may look like a hole in the wall BUT don't let that fool you. IT WAS THE BEST seafood we had while in Daytona Beach. Note: He sells fresh seafood such as blue crabs (which he catches) plus shrimp etc. Seafood Snobs Margaret & Daphney read more

Best clam chowder I have had in ages. I also ordered the flounder with potatoes, which was also fantastic (but be careful of bones, there were lots). Looking forward to trying one of their baskets and ordering a much larger serving of clam chowder next time. The owner was super nice and helpful as well. Just a great, local place that everyone should try. read more

GO HERE! Checked out Yelp for some good spots and saw this place had amazing reviews, and for good reason. Staff extremely down-to-heart and deserving. Prices fluctuate with market prices so they aren't robbing your pockets. They just believe in serving good, fair-priced seafood. Definitely worth a stop if you're searching for a good boil or fresh meal. Best seafood I've had in Daytona (and cheapest!) read more

Macker Seafood - 17. Dockside Delight Add 1lb snow crab - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

Really friendly staff, REALLY good seafood !! This was a different place before that we ate at every time we came to Daytona. They changed ownership, and it showed. Macker took over and it now our very favorite place !!! read more

Everything I had was phenomenal! Loved the clam chowder the most!! Also had the fried oysters, mahi mahi dip, and hush puppies. read more

The food was just okay, nothing extraordinary, and definitely not worth the long wait or the poor service. There was only one person attending all the tables, with no sense of order or basic customer service. We arrived on a Friday at 6 p.m., sat down, and waited an entire hour before our order was even taken. We ordered wine, but it never arrived. In the meantime, we saw at least three groups (about six people) leave due to the lack of service. Overall, the experience was very disappointing. The food does not make up for the wait or the bad service, and I would not recommend it. read more

Hidden gem for seafood. We love the crab leg boil and never leave disappointed. Make sure you ask about the catch of the day Service is great, the have a small bar and plenty of tables to sit and have a bite read more

Macker Seafood - "Enough for Two" Snow crab, corns,sausage,eggs and we had our shrimp on the side. a hidden seafood gem. Ask about the catch of the day - Seafood Near Me - Daytona Beach, Florida

I don't understand why this place gets excellent reviews. Waited over an hour and we just ordered appetizers. We were a group of five. The shrimps were ok. The scallops were overcooked. The calamari was dry and they give you a small cup of marinara sauce. The portions were very small and expensive. The only thing I enjoyed was the beer. This is not some place I would go again. The place is very small and has about 5 tables. read more

I travel a lot for work and I like to eat where the locals eat. This restaurant was rated high, so I decided to stop in. When I pulled up the outside was very unassuming and I was skeptical. As soon as I opened the door the staff/owners were super friendly and greeting me immediately. It had a very quaint atmosphere. I ordered the shrimp boil and it did not disappoint, it had me wanting more. I am back in Daytona Beach this week and I will most definitely be eating here again. My mouth is watering just thinking about the food, and the prices were super fair. read more

You will love the seafood here. The white chowder is super ! Friends had fish taco and loved it. I had bay scallops, smaller than usual, bigger than bay, and yummy! Slaw is great, fries Really good! Very casual atmosphere. Priced comparable. They have old fashioned steam pots with sausage, potatoes, eggs, also! Mmmmm! Try it you'll like it! read more