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    Swamp House Riverfront Grill

    3.5 (363 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    SWAMP HOUSE RIVERFRONT GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Dj L.

    Had a great time at Swamp House! It's exactly what you'd expect from a classic old restaurant on the river--not the fanciest inside, but the food really impressed me. The fried pickles were excellent, and the buffalo wrap was delicious. Drinks were cheap and tasty too, which was a nice surprise. The main reason for my 4-star rating is that the food took a while to come out, but once it did, it was worth the wait. The restaurant has a nice setup with an air-conditioned indoor dining area upstairs and a casual outdoor bar and tables along the marina downstairs. We pulled up by boat, and while they have about eight boat slips, I think they could definitely use more. Overall, it was a fun experience with great food, and I'd happily come back again soon! Love music on the weekends as well!

    Tj H.

    Absolutely phenomenal. Great good, great service, great vibes. Easily became my favorite restaurant in the area. Came up from Orlando to see the Manatees with wifey and she found this absolutely diamond of a location. Amazing freshly caught seafood, a full bar to compliment it, and a beautiful view overlooking the marina. Seriously can't wait to visit here again!

    Burger plus bacon; well done, but not medium as ordered.
    Mark P.

    Easy solid four or more, something like a five. Was a time I didn't feel that way about this place but everybody gets second chances and the food here's been really very good lately. You can see the servers enjoy working here and they've got a floor manager who really cares. Good on them. So, they do a Great burger, the Cuban is very good too (who knew?), grouper reuben's been good, and the fish and chips is consistently delicious and is pretty much why we've been visiting with greater frequency. Dad Loves his fish and chips and a few of our regular places have shuttered up. It's on the pricier side here, but so very worth it. You'd have to have a hollow leg to finish it!

    T S.

    Food was very good and the burger was just huge! The potato skins were my boys favorite for sure.

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    Jaret A.

    Swamp House is always a good stop. The river view atmosphere downstairs is great. The waitress was on point with the orders and check ups. The wings were nice, fat and juicy. Fries were good as well. Nice restaurant upstairs as well. Variety of different foods and drinks as well.

    Haley W.

    We dined at Swamp House on a Saturday night which was busy - we had a 15 minute wait to be seated and didn't see our server much while dining, he was rushing around. There are views of the marina from some areas of the dining room. Food was good - we both got the blackened mahi sandwiches. My husband had the Swamp Water orange-flavored cocktail which he said was average. We won't go out of our way to come back but it seems to be a popular spot for locals!

    April S.

    The only reason they get a 3 is cause the food was good. However service was horrible. We sat down and waited for someone to come to our table (as instructed by an employee) which took a few. Then we put our orders in and got our drinks. The food took about 20 mins, and our drinks stayed empty for about 10 mins. When the food runner brought our food I had to ask for more drinks. Then one of the orders was for the Blackened trio. Before we ordered i asked if it could be grill and she said yes, so thats how it was ordered, but when they brought it out it was blackened. We ordered different sides than it showed that it came with, but ended up getting what it came with instead of what we ordered. The manager was told of all the issue. He brought us the correct sides, but after sitting there with empty drinks, excessive wait time for the food then the wrong food it was just a bad experience. After eating we waited another 15 before we had to go ask for our check. For the hour and 43 mins we were there we saw an employee 3 times. This is inside an RV park and it seems like they catered to the regulars, not new customers.

    A definite must try!!!
    Michael G.

    As we walked in the front door, we loved the rustic casual atmosphere. The staff were very friendly. We began our meal with gator bites and green fried tomatoes. Both very good!! For our lunch we enjoyed the Mahi Rueben ( 2 each ) served on thick marble rye bread , 2 grilled fish sandwich, shrimp taco's, children chicken tenders ( great portion and quality). Busy restaurant and still attentive service. As we were leaving the restaurant, the managers asked how everything was. I told them very good. This restaurant is a definitely a must try!! Thank you for a great lunch experience!!! Oh, I almost forgot the killer coleslaw!!

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    Becky A.

    Great food, nice views of water! Fried grouper sandwich was crispy and delicious. The grilled mahi sandwich was delicious as well! Great service and fun decor!

    We were so pleased with the downstairs outdoor seating area where we could bring our pup & enjoy a terrific lunch of fried catfish sandwiches! Service was a little slow since there was only one server for the five tables. She was very nice though and we enjoyed watching the marina's activities of boats coming in and docking in front of us, with new happy customers for the restaurant.

    Fried Florida Trio
    Laura R.

    This place is fun and inviting for sure, and tucked away in the country far from the hustle and bustle of Orlando. Everyone is nice and kind and makes sure you feel welcomed. Unfortunately the food had left us a little disappointed for the prices they are charging. The size portion was okay, but everything was very bland. When we put salt on it it helped a little, but it just lacked flavor overall. Maybe if I tried something different my thoughts would be changed regarding the food. However with the prices I debate giving them another go.

    Blackened fish sandwich with coleslaw. Delicious! That tartar sauce is addicting.
    Allison R.

    Don't be deceived by the dive-bar like outside. This place has everything a fish restaurant on the water should. I'm fact, I'd go as far to say this was probably the best mid-day boating lunch stop that I've been too. The menu had plenty to choose for everyone. Great selection of beers on draft and bottled. Delicious mixed drinks. Even a great kids menu. And service was spot on. Such friendly staff and great customer service. We started with the citrus marinated gator bites. Holy cow were they the star of the show. Delicious! And the tartar dipping sauce they came with, a little spicy and a little sweet, was unique and made for the perfect bite. Even my 10 month old was scarfing them down. We all ordered blackened fish sandwiches for lunch. It was a pretty big piece of fish for one sandwich. Seasoned perfectly and actually and very filling. It came with that spicy sweet tartar sauce again, which gave it even more flavor. All around a delicious bite. Mine was served with coleslaw which, while no frills, was still very tasty. I would 100% recommend this place and can't wait to return. It definitely hit the spot for a good boating day.

    Kathy B.

    2nd time here, and again very disappointing. The coconut shrimp was obviously a frozen vendor product. So, there went $14... and the fish & chips was ALL batter. No kidding- just tiny slivers of pollock in thick dough, like a donut. That, was $22 down the drain...i won't be back.

    Louisiana Crab Cake Sandwich with Homemade Potato Chips

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    3 months ago

    Love being here the food is always good. The service is good and the selection of food is great.

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    6 months ago

    Great weekend hangout! Live music in the tiki bar on the 1st floor with lake view. Good food and drinks. Very chill atmosphere.

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    5 months ago

    The food, atmosphere and staff were all great! The sandwiches....HUGE! Will definitely be going back again

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    Excellent food with a perfect river view! They have a tiki bar and general store out back along with a marina.

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    Just horrible. Over-priced, Groper was not blacken as requested. Waitress had no idea what she was doing. Will never go back.

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    Ask the Community - Swamp House Riverfront Grill

    Do they have AC?

    Yes, the upstairs restaurant and bar. The waterfront bar is outdoor seating, just fans.

    How far from Delano Florida is it? An do they accept dogs?

    Is by Deltona not sure about dogs there were none in there when I went

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