Yummy.. seafood kitchen you never disappoint. Thanks for great food and awesome service. The Texas Oysters were delicious, Mayport Shrimp always the best! read more

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First time here. Parking is great! Staff is amazing and friendly. They answered all the questions our party had. Our drink were always filled and we were offered drinks to go. Kudos!!! Best service ever!!!! My daughter wanted crab legs, but they were out..... I ordered fish tacos & fries. Cole slaw tasted off so I didn't eat much. Tacos came out with lettuce and tomato and cheese. Creamy Salsa on the side was tasty. Sour cream packet on the side. It was very bland and dry. I could see seasoning but absolutely nothing tasty. It was disappointing. I'll come back here another time and update my review. read more

Seafood Kitchen - Fish tacos - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

Great Seafood! Always fresh! The Blackened Stuff Grouper is Always Outstanding! Great Service too! Them Ladies Rock over there!!!

Shoutout to Liz at Seafood Kitchen. She offered the best service and made the family feel right at home! Wrote this before we left the location so you know it's the real deal read more

I was returning to NY later on that day from JAX and meeting up with an old coworker and his wife, and they mentioned Seafood Kitchen was an old favorite of theirs when once upon a time they frequented the area. I arrived just before noon and the place already had more than several tables full of patrons. i could tell these were regulars and they were preparing to CHOW down. Apparently on this day, was a lobster special and it was something wild like 22$ for a whole lobster and etc etc. don't quote me but it was a good bargain. I was not able to partake on the bargain bc it would have been too much food and i had still a long beach day ahead of me. i believe we had fried alligator as a starter and Harold and his wife had the grilled shrimp. I enjoyed the grits very much. The stuffed shrimp were excellent as was the homemade ice tea. Everything was fresh and not at all greasy. Staff was friendly and welcoming and on point. read more

Seafood Kitchen - Stuffed shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

"And the Sea will grant each man new Hope...As sleep brings dreams." Christopher Columbus. Sean Connery as Captain Marco Ramius in the closing scene of Tom Clancy's The Hunt For Red October. Hope... Like Princess Leah's white knuckle clasp of the Death Star plans at the end of Rogue One. That a seaside city can deliver the treasures from the deep. That you're paying for more than just an old net on the wall or a porcelain Conch . A gimmick. 14 years ago my sister-in-law ordered delivery from Seafood Kitchen. It was fried Snapper and fries. To this day it was the most memorably delicious fish I'd eaten. So much so that I've recommended based on that singular experience emphatically many times, not knowing if I was even slightly off base. Hope and trust that I hadn't imagined it. After two failed attempts to try Syd and Linda's, 1st on a Monday(closed) and 2nd during mid-day Tuesday(closed 2-4:30), I made my bearing 315 directly into the path of Seafood Kitchen. Cloaked in mystery and oft described as a hole in the wall I expected this legendary sea fair to smell like low tide at Joe Carlucci's Ramp. Not at all and surprisingly bright and cheerful inside. I stopped at the counter and was politely instructed to seat myself. I chose a quiet table in the stern of the dining area. Moments later Lanie approached and introduced herself. A smile on her face and some sassy pink rimmed eye-glasses she gave me the day's specials and returned promptly with my sweet tea. I ordered as though I were Admiral Akbar about to take on the entire Imperial Galactic Fleet. The Seafood Combo...a quatrain of Grouper, Shrimp, Scallops and stuffed Crab shell. Like Coleridges "Rime of the Ancient Mariner" this aqueous odyssey seemed to have no beginning and no end. Succulent scallops and shrimp. An enormous filet plank of grouper. An overstuffed crab shell. Crispy plump Fried Oysters. Full flavor fore and aft! To the starboard was the typhoon class Crabmeat Au Gratin. A broad vessel of real crab meat, a layer of New England Clam Chowder and broiled with mixed cheese. My very first bite had visible crab claw meat. A baked masterpiece and very filling. In true southern-gringo-landfarer fashion I paired these merry mariners with Fried Okra, Cheese Grits, Coleslaw and Hush Puppies. Dessert was a sweet ode to my late father who loved Banana Pudding. A sweet treat he and I shared many memorable times at the Barkley Lake Lodge. This was the seafood experience I have waited years for. This was affirmation of mine and your countless recommendations. That on a Tuesday, mid-afternoon someplace in Jacksonville delivered a seafood meal worthy of all its previous acclaim. I don't do "Best". But this place's service, food and reputation are unsinkable. It was a hell of a day at sea Captain! read more

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The restaurant is extremely small, but my wait was not long at all. I really enjoyed my seafood, everything was really fresh and delicious. Our waitress was super down to earth and cool. The atmosphere was pretty bland there wasn't any music playing or anything, but if you're just looking for a great meal this is definitely the right spot. read more

Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

I already knew what I came to Florida to do for my birthday month. Having lobster is definitely on the top of the list I am so so happy I picked this place. Everything is 100% LEGIT here. Arrived a little late but still got seated right away. The atmosphere is very Sea like and casual. I hope you get Erica the waitress, this lady knows her stuff in this restaurant and her city! The crab cake bites were just hot, full of crab flavor and came with the white dipping sauce. The lobster dinner had 2 hush puppies, baked potato and coleslaw. This dinner tasted just like I had imagined and it was phenomenal delicious. Super nice place and all the staff was on point and helpful to make this place my favorite in Jacksonville Beach. read more

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Went to Seafood Kitchen for the first time with our neighbors who recommended it. So glad we finally went! The food was so fresh and delicious. Our server Lou did a great job! We got the seafood combos, shrimp with Wahoo and shrimp with flounder. Both were off the chain. Loved the hush puppies as well. Highly recommended! read more

My husband and, visiting Jacksonville, decided to try Seafood Kitchen since they had 4.5 stars with 300+ reviews. We were not disappointed. I was delighted to order a 'lunch portion' for the smaller amt of food as well the as the smaller price. I just don't need that much food. Flounder, sweet potato and cole slaw for $15. Flounder was fresh, fried to perfection, sweet and tender. The sweet potato was small (YEA) and perfectly cooked. They brought us a basket of butter, sour cream, and crackers so both a baked potato as well as my sweet potato could be dressed perfectly. I look forward to going back. My husband does not like seafood so he had Captains burger with cheese, fries and apple sauce. He said the burger was cooked perfectly and the fries were hot and perfect. He too was very satisfied. We will certainly come back to Seafood Kitchen when we come back to Jacksonville. read more

Local Flavor. Really good seafood reasonable prices and generous portions. Good sangria. We would return. read more

Seafood Kitchen - the front of the restaurant - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

We found this restaurant by accident several years ago and it has become one of our must go to places when we come visit from SC! It's got a nice local vibe . My meal today was OUTSTANDING!! I had the broiled Snapper! The prices are great, portion sizes are large, seafood is fresh and the service is always friendly ! read more

Fabulous local seafood restaurant. Servers are very kind and food is fantastic. Especially loved the Royal Reds and key lime pie! The atmosphere is very happy with fun decor. read more

Seafood Kitchen - Jumbo reds! - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

The Langosta (Spanish for Lobster) spot for us on Thursdays is at at a special for $20 during lunch and dinner, which comes with 2 Hush Puppies and 2 sides of choice (I usually pick Collard Greens and Coleslaw to grub some greens on) Seafood Kitchen is our favorite place near the Jacksonville Beach area, as the Lobster is very consistent with the fat on the pincers that I crave for and as always, they are known to serve fresh and local catches for their cheery customers for over 30 years. *Make sure to come earlier for dinner (We usually arrive before 6PM) as the waiting line can take for more than 15 minutes. *There are other specials too, such as Military Mondays for 30% off, Wednesdays are 60 cents per oyster, shell or raw steamed and more. We took our mom here when she visited from San Diego two months ago and she was so happy with how the quality and price of the seafood being served here at the First Coast, and told me that it is one of the best that she has ever had. Kudos to the entire staff for being so attentive all the time, shoutout to our server Erika Y. for attentively asking us about our dining duties for the night, we really appreciate the food service here at Seafood Kitchen :) read more

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Best Seafood Restaurant of Atlantic Beach! Ambiance is beach casual, and staff are like old friends... this is a great place to visit.

This was my first time at Seafood Kitchen and it did not disappoint! The food and service were great! Will definitely go back! read more

Seafood Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

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Tried this while on a beach trip, and I was not disappointed!I had the Snapper lunch platter and the wife had the Grouper Finger platter. The portions were large as we were able to take some home and eat it the next day. Lightly fried, seasoned just right and very fresh. I can't wait to visit again. read more

Seafood Kitchen - Snapper lunch platter. Very good! - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

This. Place. Has. My. Heart. I have been coming to this amazing little seafood joint for years!! Most recently this past week for a birthday, and it never disappoints! Make sure to arrive early because this mom and pop fills up fast! Usually there are several crowds waiting outside! It is a decent sized building decorated with cool ocean deco. It is always clean and the staff are welcoming. If you love seafood, this is the place in Jacksonville to go! I usually order a combo of shrimp and fish, but everything is tasty. One of my favorite things is that they serve local fish and seafood. I love supporting local businesses, so it makes me happy that they have a variety of seafood from different locations. Make sure to check out their daily specials, they always have some hidden gems on there chalkboard! read more

Seafood Kitchen - Broiled shrimp and flounder - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

The food here is always on point. Fresh, hot. and delicious. I love to get one of the seafood combo plates, the deviled crabs are to die for. Also if you like dip then try the smoked fish dip, so good. The restaurant itself is kind of small and gets really busy so you may have to wait. But it's so worth the wait. The service is always amazing. One of the best seafood spots in Jax. read more

Food was great, disappointed that they ran out of cheese grits. Limited bar selection but a nice array of seafood options.

Among arriving I knew this was a hole in the wall, but there was still a line. We got our name on the list and quickly enjoyed a corona while waiting. Our waitress Liz (who was awesome) greeted us with a smile! She gave us all of the recommendations & specials! She recommended me some great stuff (trust her)! I got the trigger fish blackened with an amazing sauce! With fries and coleslaw. SO good!! I can't say I had one bad thing here. My boyfriend got the popcorn shrimp it was awesome as well. I don't think you can go wrong here! 10/10 read more

Outstanding grouper, friendly and quick service, and the best fish we had our entire trip! Casual, local vibe...don't miss this great seafood gem! read more

I asked the lady who was cutting my hair where to go locally for good seafood. She is a lifetime Jacksonville resident and the first place she said was seafood kitchen. She was absolutely right. I got the fish of the day, triggerfish. It was done perfectly. I'm a fisherman and am very picky about fish being fresh; this was. I had coleslaw and fries with it. Key Lime Pie for dessert was very good too. I left with a full stomach. I will be back the next time I am in the area. read more

I know this sounds weird, but best chicken tenders I've ever had ever, they are flat fried, not crispy , crunctootootoo from here, crunchy on outside soft on the inside, and best hush puppies ever, sweet and crunchy. Try the chicken tenders you won't be sorry read more

I haven't eaten there in several years, but recently purchased something for a neighbor having a medical procedure. The place has been spruced up since I was last there and I will most likely visit to eat in in the not too distant future. The choices in seafood are numerous and everything is fresh. The service was excellent with sauces of each kind provided since I had no clue of their preferences. read more

Quality of seafood here is unmatched. You can tell everything is fresh and cooked to order, well seasoned, and good portions. The mayport shrimp in my opinion are the best thing on the menu, fried or grilled are great. The sweet potato fries were so good, you can tell they're not from some frozen bag but that it's a real potato. Interior is very casual and shack like, which adds to the experience. Our server was great and very attentive even though the place was packed for father's day. read more

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First time to eat there, but we are ready to go back! Lobster was on Point, seafood poboy, and the service was exceptional!

Well, took a little bit to get here. Traffic after everyone gets off work is usually a pain anywhere. Well worth the drive. Military Monday has served me well. Just ordered my 3rd dozen fresh oysters. Brussel sprout appetizer was well worth it. Lots of flavor. Sprouts were sauteed with chunks of sausage, tossed in honey Dijon, and topped with goat cheese and a balsamic glaze. Got that information right off the daily specials board. Wait staff was on the button. Only thing I wanted, but couldn't have was a Budweiser draft. Menu included everything from fried to fresh fish, shrimp, Maine lobster, and deviled crab. Enjoyed it and look forward to exploring more. read more

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Upon walking in, it was a very casual place. We thought we order at the counter and then they would call us when the food was ready. Soon after a lady approach us and asked if we were dining in and told us to sit anywhere we like. This is a gem in hiding most definitely. It took quite a few minutes for someone to come to the table. Finally Lanie came and greeted us. She was so nice. She would check on us often to make sure we had everything we needed. Everything was delicious. The clam chowder was flavorful and plenty of clam meat. The stuffed flounder portion was huge for lunch. The whole fried flounder was very fairly priced and fried to perfection. I am saving this as my favorite place to dine when coming to Jacksonville FL read more

Had lunch here today. There were about 11 of us. Food was spot on! All came at about the same time, fresh and hot. Service was excellent. She took very good care of us even though it was very busy. Kudos to Seafood Kitchen and staff. We will definitely be returning!! read more

Perfect seafood feast after a full day at the beach. We had been meaning to make it over to Seafood Kitchen for some time now because we heard good things. We finally made it and the food definitely lived up to the hype. I went with a combo meal with crab stuffed flounder and clam strips. The stuffed flounder was a huge piece and it was overflowing with crab stuffing. I couldn't finish it but it was a tasty lunch the next day. The clam strips were massive unlike most you order. These were tender and crunchy and not just a bunch of breading like many others. And I order a side of collard greens which I have to say are some of the best I have had. They had a good amount of bacon, slight crunch and a hit of spice. We will definitely be back for more. Those clam strips and collard greens hooked me! read more

Seafood Kitchen - Clam strips - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

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Seafood Kitchen is my all time favorite seafood restaurant. The service is usually 4/5 stars. Food is usually 4/5 stars. The crab stew is without a doubt 5+ stars. Now for the bad and it's not the restaurant's fault. I've been eating here for 30 plus years. Last night was the absolute worst experience. Sitting next to us on one side was a group of 4 preteen girls absolutely screaming at each other for 39 minutes. The "adults" in charge of these children were 3 to 4 tables away and showed zero attention to what was happening. In the nearest table was a young mother and father with two small kids, the youngest was maybe five. Both had there heads in cellphones watching whatever with volume on full blast and they could care less. It's a damn shame that people don't want to parent and a rude in public. My advice, don't go on Sundays. read more

We try and search for the locally owned and well established restaurants when we go places. This place definitely did not disappoint. The service was awesome from waitress Kim. The food was amazing and reasonably priced. It was smaller and not very fancy but that's what drawn us to it in the first place. They even ask how much seasoning you want on your meal. Our wait time was not bad at all but they have a covered area outside to wait. I would highly recommend this place. I read that they have been in business since 1984 and it's like three generations of the same family, you don't do that unless the food is good. read more

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Food and service always first rate. Server Melissa so nice. Gave me a slice of Key Lime pie on her for my Birthday. Very thoughtful.

Always fresh, always good and very fast service. You won't be disappointed with the portions either!

If you are looking for fresh seafood in Atlantic beach look no further. Seafood kitchen offers a variety of fresh seafood, cooked to order: grilled/broiled, blacked or fried. I had the broiled trigger fish lunch and it was so yummy! The portions are enormous. I had the lunch and came with fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. I cannot imagine how big is the dinner! The fish was delicious, I didn't even had a chance to take a picture! This is a no frills eatery, offering high quality and affordable meals. There is usually a wait to be seated, but its worth the wait. read more

Was out at the beaches with the family's d wanted seafood. There's several options out there but I had heard good things about this place so we went to try it. Early on Saturday, hardly any customers in the restaurant when we got there. Place is a little old and rundown on the inside. Rust air vents hanging down. Bathrooms look terrible. But food is my main goal so on to the that .got calimari as an appetizer. Thought it was a little underdone, was pretty chewy though the flavor was decent. Got the blackened mahi and shrimp. 100% not blackened, Mahi had no real flavor at all. The shrimp were pretty good though I never seen a place butterfly the shrimp to pan cook them. Cheese grits were watery and no flavor at all. Baked potato, it's a potato so no complaint there. The hush puppies were the best thing on my plate. Crispy outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. I tried some of the Grouper from somebody in my group and it tasted and looked much better than the Mahi but still didnt appear to be blackened or not very much if so. Service was average. I had high hopes for this place based on some reviews I'd heard but was severely disappointed. I don't think I'll give it a second chance. read more

Seafood Kitchen - Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida

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Fresh seafood! What more could you ask for?? Ate 4 meals there! Great local restaurant, not fancy but good food! Generous portions too. Will definitely return anytime we're in Jax Beach read more

Hands down the best place for seafood at Jax Beach! We love the "old school" vibe. The waitresses are always friendly and helpful.

This is a sad review - The waitress was less than polite, borderland rude. On 1/29/21 around 2:45, we entered a restaurant we have loved for years with a service dog (small breed trained Chihuahua in a carry bag). The waitress never greeted us, but in front of all the diners, and without a mask, "barked" at my wife the word "no" three times. I can assure you the pun is just for fun, but the rudeness was not fun. We are not Mask nuts, and my wife is no Karin but man I had my Father in law with us and he is no spring chicken (just kidding Dad) but still, we look out for him, you know? Talk, about a bad scene at a great restraint. But read on... The State Law was being broken along with our hearts. My wife, my father-in-law, my Mom, my daughter, and I including the rest family have been going to this restaurant since it first opened on A-1-A. The owner is a hard-working fair man and we have a deep respect for him so we turned around and left immediately as to not disrupt his dining room. The waitress has a hard job and she could have been under a lot of stress, but the Law is the law, and rudeness seconded by missing out on one of our favorite places to eat was a bummer. Florida Law: https://www.animallaw.info/statute/fl-restaurant-509233-public-food-service-establishment-requirements-local-exemption-dogs We will be back but I will not ask my wife to be served by the rude waitress again, we can handle it but who wants all that crazy drama. Hands down one of the best restaurants in town and we will remain loyal even after this poor lady freaking out on us. We know it's a hard job so we cut her some slack, (I don't want to have her waiting on our table) but she's probably a very hard worker who deserves a second chance. I'm not going to give her - we don't like all the drama, but it's cool we understand. Anyway, we will be back - we've seen them come and go, and we can wait it out. We miss Margie and the old crew! Fish Drink and be Happy and let my pup in for a bit o fish and rum! read more

Seafood Kitchen - No Seafood for us so we went to Sonny's Real Pit BBQ - Seafood Near Me - Atlantic Beach, Florida