The restaurant is locally owned and they are super nice. The food is very delicious I've tried almost everything on the menu. They are known for their Hot Wings which comes in many flavors. Seafood is great and they have an awesome Hamburger. They have a nice Bar pretty much anything you want. Different specials every week. The waitress are super friendly. read more

The bartender, Colleen, was very friendly and efficient. The owner, James was there and we had a friendly conversation. Love that he's carrying on the family restaurant and bar. Definitely a place where most people know each other, but I didn't feel out of place. I enjoyed the oysters, the crab dip with old bay seasoning and a couple of beers. All was read more

Phish Tales - Raw oysters . Sorry for the blurry photo ‍ - Seafood Near Me - Lake City, Florida

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I've been meaning to try this place for the last two and a half years I've lived in town and I finally tried it. Service is good, quick but not overly friendly. It's quite dark inside compared to outside but it's not too dark. This place definitely has the feel of dive bar without looking like a dive bar. Pricing is about standard for the area and food was good. Nothing stood out that I'd rave over, but it wasn't a bad experience. Ordered a Philly cheesesteak and it was good with crispy fries. Overall, not a bad place but wasn't a favorite I'd rush back to. read more

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First time at restaurant. Went about 130 in the afternoon husband ordered a burger. Came out very raw , very bloody., ordered a medium. I ordered the fish fingers. They were Swie fish, well overcooked. Well, never be returning to this restaurant, even though it looks popular with the lunch crowd. I guess it's just common meeting place for lunch read more

First time at Phish Tales and was welcomed by the bartender and soon after the owner. Everyone was very friendly and focus was given to our drinks. The food was very good and the environment was warm and friendly. Recommend. Good job to the owners and staff read more

Phish Tales - Prime Rib - Seafood Near Me - Lake City, Florida

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This was the worst!! Don't let the other reviews trick you to go here. Wilted lettuce salad 45 minutes wait for an entree served cold. This food was not edible. Manager comped the bill- no explanation or apology. I got up and left. Worst restaurant worst customer service. What a joke!! Get it together read more

Ambiance, service and food were all great! There is a reason this restaurant has been in service for over 25 years- they do it right!

Great local spot we found! No waiting which was a big surprise, food was great and just the right amount!

Great atmosphere, excellent service and NOT bar food We LOVE the TUNA, sandwiches & chicken.

I've been here a couple of times with family and the food never disappoints or leave you feeling "phew", if you know what I mean. Everything is made fresh there, from the chips to the sauce. Each time I end up ordering their fish because it's just so fresh and tender! The service is great, not over imposing but friendly and make sure you have what you want. The atmosphere is cozy in a way. There's a bar and TVs, and lots of tables for a gathering. The menus are kinda funny, in the way that all the food names are punny. Will definitely come here again. read more

Wings are good. Cheese grits are amazing. Staff is very friendly. It's a locals place. Gets loud on Fri and Sat night. read more

Best local bar and restaurant in Lake City. Great food and drinks, and even better service. This is where the locals go, period!

Great service and a solid menu and kitchen performance. Mahi bites and French onion soup are delicious but there are many items on the menu equally as good. Thumbs up and would return. read more

Great wings with nice sauce and good service. And the restaurant it's self is decorated nicely

This was a lucky find!! family, friendly atmosphere and great food. What else could you ask for? been around for 28 years!! and I can see why!! read more

I was visiting from Atlanta, and my wife and I stopped for dinner. These guys are awesome. I wasn't trying to be difficult but I had a taste for shrimp scampi and even though they did not have pasta, they created an incredible shrimp scampi meal for me with mixed vegetables. I really enjoyed the outing, the food, and the amazing service! The owner's name is James Crenshaw, please go by and enjoy some time with him and the team. Thank you read more

This restaurant was remodeled during one of those TV show makeovers. It is 100% better afterwards, but the prices are too high for me taking it out of the every week category for me. Once every month or so the wife and I will grab lunch or dinner here. The inside is unique and fun, the service is normally good, and the food is amazing. Their Caesar salad is so good my wife wants to just pop in and pick one up from time to time. read more

Great Food, amazing service, and just a great place to visit. I enjoy eating local, Phil, James, and crew make it. read more

Great food, good price for quantity. Always hopping , bar is a little on the loud side if your trying to have a conversation without getting a little loud read more

Love the atmosphere and staff! It always has local customers and you see someone you know! Food is amazing and drinks are great. The blackened fish is my absolutely favorite read more

We love Phishtales. We go there twice a week and have never been dissatisfied with any of the food. Amy our waitress is wonderful, she keeps us coming back. read more

What a fun place. Hidden in a strip mall in Lake City. Party of 8 sat at the bar! The experience was great! Oysters delicious and beer was cold. Pretty ofc the beaten path of draft beers. They were delicious! We will be back! read more

Good food and beer selection. Friendly staff, highly recommend this if you are in the area.

Passed through town. I love finding a great local spot. Food was great, atmosphere and people were even better Peal n eat shrimp 4/5 Crab queso 4/5 Mahi bites (get lemon pepper style) 5/5 Service 5/5 (thank you Angie) Atmosphere 5/5 read more

Went for an early dinner. Food was outstanding, we had blackened fish tacos and a fish sandwich. Service as top notch, I haven't experienced a server as good as Lacey our waitress in a long time. Atmosphere is casual with seating or a large bar area. Price was on par with a casual dining restaurant but the food and service was superior. read more

Let me start by saying we have been here a number of times and the food/service has always been decent. This last time ruined all that. Three of us order the "special", which came with a side. When it came out, all 3 of them were ice cold. Ok, kitchen screwed up, it happens. We called the waitress over and she took them back. About 5 mins later she brought all 3 back out and said, sorry, I don't know whose was whose. Really? When questioned, she was stunned that we cared. Regardless, took them back and after about 10 mins brought us back 2 new ones, never said where the 3rd was. Never saw her again, someone else brought the check over. Talked to the manager, he didn't seem to really care either. So, the wait staff nor manager really care about food safety. Who knows what else goes on back where you can't see. As we were leaving, I saw another waitress taking the same side back from another table, my assumption is it was cold as well....making me think that not only will the mix up tasted dishes at the same table, might happen across multiple tables. Really sad, we will never go back there. read more

They really seem to care about their customers and the food. And the servers are some of the best in the business! Always a joy to go there and eat. read more

Good seafood in a pub setting! Lots of menu items. Friendly staff. Good prices. Tucked in a shopping center. read more

BEST seafood restaurant experience with top notch food, service and atmosphere! My husband and I stopped by on our way to Key West for our honeymoon. The food was phenomenal. Almost everything was homemade: chips, salsa, brownie, and even ranch...! We ordered fish sandwich with coleslaw, fish tacos (their rice was amazing), raw oysters (super fresh), and brownie. We are both originally from coastal cities and both got surprised how good everything tasted. What made our experience exceptional was our waitress Lacey. She was everything you could ask for in a waitress: knowledgeable, cheerful and helpful. She took pride in the food because she truly cared. She even packed us ice water to go for our trip. We look forward to visiting again on our way back. This local place makes visitors feel welcomed. read more

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Good restaurant more of a local bar. If you want to sit at the roughly 30 seat bar and grab a bite to eat while watching a game , . Friendly staff and good service read more

Great local restaurant. Yummy crab dip and corn nuggets. If you are looking for a local option in Lake City I highly recommend checking this place out. read more

Great ambiance. Good good selection and great daily specialty drinks !!! Friendly and helpful staff!! Definitely will be back!!!!

Great food drinks and service. Check out their Friday night specials, James always comes up with great dishes.

Sirloin was really good, love the local beer selection as well. Crab queso was good, but very salty. Ordered an add on skewer of shrimp to my dinner, it was delicious, but being charged $8.99 for it was a bit steep. So overall pretty good, but pricey. read more

The service here was amazing and the food was amazing. it's a little pricey but you get SO much food so it's okay. The food came out very quick and it was nice and fresh. Amy our waitress was super sweet and friendly. Definitely will come here again on vacation! read more

On our way on south I75 and wanted a place to stop for lunch. It was worth the detour. Our server Debbie was friendly and fast. We ordered small spinach salads and sandwiches, and local draft beers. The salads came out quickly, and the sandwiches did not come out until we were done-a detail that we appreciated. Service was fast but not rushed. My Wrangler burger was juicy and delicious, and my husband's shrimp Philly wrap was also good. The generous portion of Phish Scales (chips) were nice and crispy. Beer list included a nice variety, something for everyone. If we're ever in the area, we would definitely stop again. Lake City, give this place a try. read more

Traveling from Tallahassee, my wife and I stopped by Phish Tales for dinner. We were greeted at the door but a very large manager who welcomed us to the restaurant. Our waitress was extremely friendly and provided excellent service from her greeting to delivering the check when we were ready to leave. The food was very good, we had wings, fried shrimp and delicious sides. I highly recommend this restaurant for their food and service. read more

This was an amazing find! food was amazing. The service was impeccable. Ask for Angela:) she was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu items and very helpful. We will definitely stop there again! read more

Nice crowd nice atmosphere. Very casual. Plenty of seating and food is worth the price. Good drink specials and no skimping. James is the owner and he is engaged in the business and roams the bar and visits with patrons. Met some interesting people and will enjoy my next visits. Sports on the TVs if that's what you want. I had enjoyed a Jell-O shot and had a few good laughs. I travel a lot and it was nice to be in a spot where you are welcomed. read more

The Ahi tuna would have marginally good for fish bait, but I must say it was tough enough to stay on the hook. We had two identical orders when they were served one was half the size of the other. Take a jacket, they keep it very cold in there for the servers, the customers can just freeze, not a concern of theirs.spent my money left half my food on the table will not be back read more