This place is amazing and inviting. Ty, our waitress was awesome. Very attentive, warm and…read moresmiling. Our food was hot and delicious. We had the Gator tails for an appetizer with the boom boom sauce, yummy! The dinners were Shrimp Charleston with cheese grits and Fried shrimp, fries and baked potato. I didn't think we would be able to finish all of the food. We will put this on our foodie map!

Service was spot on. VERY clean restaurant and bathrooms…read morewere immaculate. This was obviously a local favorite. Food was all delicious and prices are reasonable.

Came here based on previous Yelp reviews and was really happy. Arrived around 4:15 and avoided the…read morecrowd. Big party of 13 and food was to the table fast. It was fun to see the fresh caught fish in a display case on the way to order. At the end of our visit I chatted with one of the staff and she was super friendly to this out of towner. I personally had one of the specials - Cobia grilled with teriyaki glaze and mango salsa and fried okra instead of fries. The fish was cooked perfectly, not dried out, the flavor combination was well balanced. The okra was plentiful and, while I prefer cornmeal batter (Cracker Barrel style), this batter was seasoned just right and cooked to a nice golden color. I noticed that even though everything has a fried option, the restaurant didn't smell greasy or fishy. My husband had a fried chicken sandwich that he enjoyed and my nephew had a cheeseburger that looked delicious too. No one walked away hungry or disappointed today. Only thing I missed was trying dessert, but we headed out just before it got busy with the dinner crowd. I would definitely eat here again and recommend to friends!

My assistant and I were thoroughly looking forward to a tranquil Sunday afternoon luncheon at…read moreDockside Seafood, specifically to take in the breathtaking bay and river vistas and the experience was an absolute delight from start to finish. The restaurant is situated so magnificently right on the water that it almost feels as though you are floating directly on the river. Upon arriving, one is greeted by a rather striking shark specimen suspended right at the entrance which gave us quite a playful laugh at first glance Stepping inside, the interior is wonderfully clean, vibrant, and well-appointed, featuring lovely artwork and charming private dining nooks. Though it was briskly busy for Sunday service, the ambiance remained thoroughly pleasant and impeccably maintained. We were seated toward the back of the establishment, offering an utterly magnificent, unobstructed view of the river. To begin, I selected a crisp Corona Extra with a fresh slice of lemon, while my assistant opted for a fine beer. For our luncheon, we ordered a platter of raw oysters, which were extraordinarily fresh, perfectly chilled, and thoroughly divine for a late-afternoon meal. To top off a splendid day, we indulged in a warm cinnamon roll for dessert a delightfully decadent sweet finish. Watching the breathtaking sunset cast its glow over the water made for a truly magical afternoon. Impeccable views, fresh cuisine, and a wonderful atmosphere I shall most certainly be returning!

I had been eager to try this restaurant, especially for the Maryland blue crabs. From the moment I…read morewalked in, the service was outstanding. I was warmly greeted and promptly seated, thanks to my wonderful waitress, Mrs. Susan. She was incredibly pleasant, offered great suggestions, and was attentive to my needs throughout the meal. Now, let's talk about the food! I started with the crab balls, which were absolutely delicious. The Maryland crabs were meaty and flavorful, and the lemon drop martini was a perfect 10 out of 10. I'm definitely looking forward to returning for more!

The reviews were kind of spotty so opted to give it a try and so happy I did. Lots of parking so…read morethat wasn't an issue. Place was very busy for a Wednesday night. $1 steamed oysters might have caused that. Note you do have to shuck them but that wasn't an issue. Seated immediately in a nice booth. Not really sure who my server was as there were about four different folks make sure I had everything. One of them seemed to be the owner or family as he was very knowledgeable. I had the steamed oysters and then opted for the crab cakes with a side of slaw and she crab soup. They didn't have the bisque which was disappointing but the she crab soup was very tasty. The crab cakes were very nice as well. Their version of tartar sauce was also delicious. Not sure why there were lower reviews as the service was awesome and the place was a nice mid range restaurant. Decor was typical nautical themed and a bit touristy but the food was excellent as was the service.

Indoor/outdoor seating, clean, and fast service…read more BEST fresh seafood I've had in YEARS!!! Peel and eat shrimp and scallops were fire. Fluffy hush puppies. Weather was perfect, great breeze and views from back patio. Will be coming back.

First time visiting this restaurant and found it to be quite nice. My wife & I sat at the bar…read morewhich is first come first serve which was a great idea on a Sunday around noon time as when we sat down there was a line almost to the restaurant rooms which started from the ordering area. With seating at the bar we were served right away by a pleasant women who worked with us our entire stay. We started with the fish dip which was very good. A bit more cream cheese than I normally like but was still very good. Also had the Crab Savannah soup which is like a tomato based she crab soup, excellent!! For our entrees my wife had the Poke' Bowl with seared tuna. Asked for medium rare but got more to a medium color (gray) but the veggies that it came with were fresh, flavorful & crisp! For my self I had the oyster poor boy which was huge! Plenty of oysters and cooked just right. The remoulade sauce had a nice flavor and the veggies also were fresh & crisp. The ambience is more like a warehouse feel but I'm ok with that kind of atmosphere. In talking with our server Sunday's is there busiest day. So, if coming on a Sunday get there early or pack some patience as the food was very good & worth the trip. Thank you for a nice time! We'll be back!!

This location is located in a strip of businesses with shared parking, so during dinner time it is…read morepretty busy to maneuver to find an available parking spot. Though the parking lot was busy, I was sat immediately and noticed they were not too busy on a Friday night 7:30pm - likely an indicator of the experience to come. Kaitlyn was very friendly in greeting and throughout the meal. She was obviously the only bright spot on this experience, since you see the star rating. The soda lacked carbonation in the coke, so I mentioned it tasting off to me. I switched to an Orange Fanta, and that too lacked carbonation. Ended up just eating my spicy crab combo with no drink. Which thankfully, spicy is no where near spicy at this location. Medium at best if you order spicy. Genuinely let down, especially since it is ONE cluster for $38.99. Definitely felt this was a skip, and then was shocked when the bill came... As a party of one, I was charged automatic gratuity of 12%, which is bewildering to me. Larger parties? Totally get it! But a party of one, which I was shocked but they do list on the menu of prices. I almost tipped 20% on top of the bill, until I was looking into why it was higher than I expected. Additionally, $4.99 for a soda that doesn't even have the syrup and carbonation properly calibrated?! Wowza, what a letdown for $50+ for dining alone. If you are in Jacksonville, you are surrounded by lots of good seafood places. Big crab? Personally, a pass for me.

Came here for dinner with my family and some friends and we were seated right away. There's a lot…read moreof space in this restaurant, which is nice. We ordered the crab and shrimp dip, which was yummy. For my main meal I got the fried basket with fried shrimp and calamari. It wasn't amazing. The calamari was definitely overcooked. My dad also got a fried shrimp and instead of telling him that they ran out of something they just added hush puppies without telling him, which was strange. The waiters were nice though, but overall wasn't super impressed with the food. The seafood platter seemed to be the star of the show for my group!

I totally recommend the banging shrimp appetizer! If you are looking for something with a spicy-but…read morenot too spicy-and creamy seafood dish. You definitely have to go with this one! Need something healthy? The fresh catch with seared green beans is a go to! Service is great and they are very diligent about keeping your drinks topped off Place is always clean... this goes for the restroom as well. In my opinion, this place is underrated and definitely a go to especially in the Regency area.

I dined here for the first time recently while attending a birthday dinner. The food was pretty…read moregood. I enjoyed the fried oysters, shrimp and green beans but the grits were not to my liking as far as texture but they tasted okay. The espresso martini was okay. I didn't care for the cream on top. It was too thick. My son had the shrimp and grits. My daughter ordered a 2 way platter. I can't remember what she ordered. Upon leaving, when my son stood up, his shirt peeled away from the back of the chair. The chair had food residue across the back of it which left a large stain. We had a stop to make on our way home and he was so embarrassed to get out at the store. Fortunately, I used a stain remover and it came clean in the wash but that was pet disgusting.

Julington Fish Camp is always a great choice! Everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and…read moreperfectly cooked--from the raw oysters and blackened fish with creamy grits and collard greens to the crispy fried seafood platter. The wedge salad was fresh and loaded with blue cheese and bacon, and every dish came out hot and delicious. The highlight of our visit was the service. Our server was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. Great food, welcoming atmosphere, and consistently excellent service--we'll definitely be back!

We recently visited Julington Creek Fish Camp to celebrate our anniversary, and overall, the food…read morewas wonderful. Everything brought to the table tasted fresh and delicious. For appetizers, we started with the snapper bites and the fried blue crab claws. Both were cooked to perfection and packed with flavor. For our entrees, we decided on the seafood broil and the fried platters. Both dishes hit the spot. The portion sizes were well balanced, and we left feeling satisfied rather than overly full. On top of that, the pricing was great. Our waiter was great, but the pacing of the meal could have been smoother since it took about 45 minutes to get our entrees. There were a couple of other notable downsides. The restaurant was quite loud, and to top it all off, a woman at the table right next to us had her shoes off. Management really should have controlled that kind of behavior, as it detracts from the dining experience. Furthermore, despite making reservations to celebrate our anniversary, the restaurant did not acknowledge it at all. That was unfortunate. Still, the quality of the food and the service from our waiter kept things afloat.

I love a good seafood boil! And it's one of the things I crave most. We just got shrimp this time…read morearound for something casual, but it still felt very varied, with the corn, sausage, and potatoes. The shrimp was really easy to peel, and pretty juicy. The potatoes were perfectly soft and able to sop up the seasoning. The sausages were a good combo of chewy and soft. And the corn was super juicy and sweet. We got the mild option, but honestly, we didn't really notice any spice, so I would definitely go for a higher spice level next time. The seasoning was pretty good, but not the best I've had. It was a bit too oily for my preference, which sounds a bit dumb because of course it's oily. But it was so hard to get the seasoning on the food. At times it felt like I was only scooping oil up without any of the flavoring. Whereas at other places, it felt like the oil itself was super flavorful too.

When my coworker (Jann H. On Yelp) and I visited from Arizona for support to training our…read moreJacksonville office, I wanted to get a seafood boil. Being from a landlocked (Arizona) state, I wanted to get some fresh snow crab as you can truly taste the different even if you can get flash-frozen. We pulled up, and it seemed pretty underwhelming where it was located. When walking in, I initially didn't notice the insanely cool boat fountain that we marveled at on our way out. Loved the decor as simple, but the fountain elevated it more than other seafood boil places I've visited. Elijah was very friendly and appreciate the recommendation to go very spicy (extra hot). I often feel like some places vary. I want the spice, but I don't want it to completely overpower the food like some spice levels will. This achieved an exceptional flavor and still cleared my sinuses from the spice - perfection! The crab was amazing and the shrimp was pretty good as well; though next time, I'll do all crab as it was insanely fresh and tasty. I'll definitely be back if in Jacksonville again for work, and recommended to the local coworkers in the office!

I found this gem through a food delivery service. My order was the #3 grilled shrimp special with…read moreyellow rice and black beans. I didn't realize that it also included hush puppies and coleslaw, but that was a bonus. Everything was delicious! I was blown away by the care they took in packaging and presentation. The drink arrived on a bed of lettuce with a lime and 2 hush puppies. The portion of rice and beans was more than I expected. This place is a must try...I want to try the chicken kebab next. I will definitely add this restaurant to my "go-to list." Go check them out!

So it's good but stingy, this cost $10 with no fries. I don't think the food cost of fries that…read morethey probably will waste is worth not earning a returning customer. These aren't jumbo shrimp, they are cooked well and the cocktail sauce is good. But they could have thrown some fries in there to make it feel like a value. Honestly when I pulled up, I should have just driven off.

Hello all. Today the Wife amd i went to Seafood Island Grill and Bar after work. So I had the pick…read more3 dinner and in it I had Fried Shrimp Scallops and Clam Strips with fries and Cole Slaw. 1) Fried Shrimp- were seasoned and cooked to perfection. 2) Fried Scallops- seasoned well but could've been cooked a little longer for my taste. 3) Fried Clam Stripps- i was disappointed with the clams. It felt like I was chewing a tough rubber band 4) Fries- were Fried to perfection 5) Cole Slaw- normally a 10 out of 10 but today it was a miss. It was dry and under seasoned. With all said I will definitely still go and give them a chance

No direction of seating or ordering. By trial and error you find out that it is counter order (get…read moretable number) only. With the number of people working/walking around at expected better service. No eatery utensils on table. Asked and was told they were on the table (guess you know they had to bring us eatery utensils). Food presentation was an OMG moment (beyond expectations). While awaiting food we were being attacked by flies ( told because door opening and closing, my personal opinion poor ventilation system. Ordered captain platter, good with exception of devil crabs ( they should be taken off menu permanently). Other than above comments gathering with friends was great. Will not revisit Seafood Island Bar & Grille.