Amazing food, great servers and atmosphere, unfortunately took quite awhile for a small party of people to get food and check, otherwise excellent read more

What a very nice, bright & airy place to enjoy local seafood. Love how the kitchen is open to view behind glass and a cute bar. Note - has a space to accommodate a private party of about 20 people. The fish of the day was amber jack and I had it blackened in a basket. Very tasty fish, mild and sweet (1st time trying) with fresh/crispy/seasoned fries plus hush puppies the were delicious. Waiter was very knowledgeable, accommodating and polite. Made sure water and tea was filled and explained how the seafood was fresh and only sourced local or Florida. Pricing was not overly expensive considering the seafood is fresh. I would definitely recommend and can't wait to go back to taste more of the menu! read more

The Buoy - Blackened Amber Jack, Sorry for not a full presentation of the basket but it was so dang good! - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Was so ready to try The Buoy after watching its transformation from an abandoned gas station to this cozy restaurant. Our food was amazing, especially my shrimp and grits. Every part of this dish was spot on, the sauce was amazing! I would take a bath in it if I could. The homemade corn nuggets were delicious. We recently went to another Riverside rest. to watch the World Cup and had the typical Sysco corn nuggets, so these were a revelation. The perfectly breaded shrimp, complimentary basket of boiled peanuts, and house made sauces make me want to come back for more. The only complaint was that the clams in the pasta dish were dry and a little tasteless. I didn't get our waitress' name, but the service was awesome. read more

Made a last minute decision to check out the newest restaurant in our area. Since it was a Friday night, it was packed. However, this place isn't very big to begin with. We ended up sitting outside just so we wouldn't have to wait 45 minutes to be seated. The grouper was excellent! Flavorful and flaky. The hush puppies were good but not much flavor, like they needed some seasoning. The shrimp and grits were also delicious. We'll be back and hopefully be able to sit inside. read more

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Half dozen parking spots in front but lot next door behind it. Open kitchen. There are 3 dining areas and some outdoor seating. Comfortable chairs in dining room. Small bar at back with 6 seats. High top tables -3- along kitchen to watch them work. Staff is friendly and service quick at lunch. Comfortable temp so don't need a sweater like some places. Frozen drink machines. So we tried the bouy basic roasted oysters with parm and garlic butter. The catch of day grouper sandwich and the mayport shrimp basket. The seafood comes fried, blackened or grilled. Everything was delicious. Grouper sandwich biggest thing piece of fish I've ever seen on a sandwich. It isn't inexpensive but seafood is very fresh read more

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The grouper tasted fresh and delicious! I really enjoyed my food our waitress was wonderful and the atmosphere was peaceful and welcoming. I am excited to have good seafood nearby. read more

The Buoy - Grilled grouper and fried shrimp with Mac and cheese and collard greens - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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New restaurant in Ortega. Nestled in an old full service gas station, but very smartly remodeled for the new restaurant. When you first walk in you notice an open and clean sit down area. The service was good overall. We had an appetizer of fried okra, then main courses of shrimp basket, catfish basket and blacken grouper on a salad. Cole slaw was very good. Hush puppies good, light and fluffy. Good selection of beers and great selection of NA beers. It was all very tasty. Fresh. Only complaint is smaller portions for the price compared to some of their competitors, albeit in other areas of Jacksonville like Atlantic Beach. Another downside is we wanted a dozen oysters on the half shell but at $42 a dozen, we passed ($18 a dozen at the Fish Company). read more

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Service a bit spotty drinks took a bit of time and overall the time from ordering should be a.bit less. But the food was tasty corn nugget me and ranch great could use more corn but it's like corn and bechamel how can that be bad. He has oysters and shrimp basket. I had chicken Sam. Which was delish and yuca was ehhh cilantro sauce great. Ice cream Sammy was good and drinks ok. The Saturn and the siesta sling best. I left the cereal drink untouched. For what we had our bill was 150. With tip 200. Bit I would go back and order only the hits read more

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Buoy is newly open and man is it SO GOOD . Parking is tricky so park down the street (parking also available in the church lot behind) so you can get a good stretch after you eat until youre beyond full. The prices were average but reasonable for the quality. We arrived just before 6 and were able to be seated but be patient- they just opened! they are also open on Tuesday- Friday from 11-3 for lunch. They had a variety of options from fried fish baskets to deliciously thought out mains. oh and even better- instead of bread to start they have boiled peanuts cooked in house! Take it from your south carolina transplant! So good that we forgot to take a picture. We tried the corn nuggets and Mayport shrimp bisque for our aptz. The corn nuggets came with homemade ranch. The batter was light but so crunchy. Not too salty- just right. The bisque was great and not heavy. They had so many options for Starters that sounded so good- I cant wait to go back to try more. 12/10 - no complaints at all For entrees we had the Mayport shrimp (fried)- it was perfectly battered, and paired with homemade cocktail and tarter which really brought it home. The fries were nothing special but not bad. 9/10 I grew up eating clam pasta and had expectations... however this was far better than i couldve imagined. Ive never had it with bacon and parm and im not sure if thats what made it so good or if there was a secret ingredient but it was the best clam sauce Ive ever had. It had 10 clams which I felt like was a fair number. I have to give it a 10/10.For dessert- I was sad to hear they were out of the Key lime pie as i heard its amazing. We decided to go with the icecream cookie. It had room for improvements. Far too cold (sounds silly but remeber im being more strict), ice cream melted out of the side so most of the cookie was eaten without icecream. Flavors were great. I have to give it 7.5/10.Service was good. Our waitor, Jacob was very busy however the others did attend to us if we seemed to be waiting. i think the service will get better as they have more time to adjust. We cant wait to go back. We arent big on repeating monthly restaurant visit but we might have to with this one. I am giving Service a 8/10 read more

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Newly opened restaurant the Buoy. So excited to try our neighborhood restaurant. Finally our party of four had dinner at the Buoy. We ordered the Salmon special & the Clam pasta for dessert we had the key lime pie. Everything was so delicious. Service by Jacob was truly was amazing. We had a wonderful time and we will be back. read more

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Just finished lunch and the food was really good. Friendly, attentive service and nice bright decor. I love that the dining area is so open with huge windows that allow lots of light to come in. Even with the open space, the ambience and noise level is very pleasant and comfortable. I would have enjoyed more options, but what I ordered was pretty tasty. I spent $31 for sandwich and a side. Service: 5/5 - Breanna was awesome and very patient Ambiance: 5/5 Rock Shrimp Roll: 4.5/5 - Nice alternative to a lobster roll and very good flavor Yucca Fries: 4/5 read more

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I really enjoyed that atmosphere and Food. It was really good . Food was delicious . I can't wait to return for my second round read more

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We came here for lunch one weekday. The food was very good. The best hush puppies I've ever had. Even the collard greens were excellent. The service was great as well as the atmosphere. I was a little disappointed at the selection of seafood offered. I feel like there should have been more for a seafood restaurant, and definitely more affordable. Too expensive for me. The frozen margaritas were $18!!!! read more

The Buoy - Grilled shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Menu is limited and does not pop. The shrimp and grits were lacking the sauce that was on the plate. The vegetables that were served were not what I was expecting. Okra I am not a fan of. Had to have a reservation or wait 45 min. We opted to sit outside and was it hot and a ton of flies. read more

The food was great! We ordered from the brunch menu and the food had amazing flavor even if the portion size was a little small. The service was amazing, everyone working in the restaurant is very attentive and helpful. The overall vibe of the restaurant is very coastal chic, it's a little on the fancy end for a casual dining experience but it would be great for date night or family dinner. read more

The Buoy - Fried chicken hushpuppies funnel cake - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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My husband and I have been several times already both for lunch and most recently, brunch. The shrimp and grits were amazing and creamy, and the chicken with funnel cake was so cool and different! The corn nuggets may be my favorite thing I have had so far, and the home made ranch they serve with them is crave worthy. It's beautiful and bright inside, service has been excellent both times. Definitely recommend! We will back soon. read more

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Mediocre food, mediocre service, limited menu. Needs more sauces and more options. Has potential, hopefully it will improve.

Our waiter was very friendly and helped us make the best choices on our first visit. We enjoyed the food and want to return for brunch soon. read more

I stopped because I noticed it as a new restaurant (to me) in the area. I was seated friendly enough with a menu. However, after waiting for well over 20 minutes, the only service I received was a filled water glass. I'm very sure that other patrons who came after me, received food service. Too bad! I won't give it a second chance, and I will repeat to anyone that asks me, what I'm posting here. read more

We have eaten here a few times now and have been thoroughly impressed each time. Each section of the menu has been delicious and the drinks do not disappoint either. read more

Had the fish sandwich, fried grouper, big hunk of fish and was great. But, $36 for a fish sandwich is overly expensive. Roasted oysters were also great. read more

10/10 the food was absolutely amazing. Fresh seafood cooked to perfection. The atmosphere was very clean, bright, modern and coastal. Will definitely be back and will definitely recommend. Thank you for adding this gem to our neighborhood! read more

We tried this place for dinner the other night and sat at the bar. We tried the blackened catfish basket and the corn nuggets. I loved the fries and the hushpuppies, so good! Their house-made ranch was also delicious and my fiancé loved the corn nuggets. The vibe was a cute dinner spot and I would definitely check it out again! read more

The Buoy - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Good vibe, yummy apps and friendly upbeat service for our Happy Hour get together!! The Bouy is a bright spot in our neighborhood! The decor is rich and nautical with pale polished wood and woven wicker chairs, Overturned boats are suspended from the high ceilings. Being able to see the chefs preparing fresh food adds a really good energy. read more

I have eaten there five times now, and each time's as excellent as the last. The corn nugget apps are incredible, and I find myself ordering the Shrimp Baskets most of the times I'm there because they're so delicious, but the Best Chicken Sandwich lives up to its name, and the salmon risotto is out of this world, as are the Yuca fries, the mac and cheese, the collard greens, and everything else on the menu! read more

Nice new restaurant that is heavy on the seafood. I hope they expand the menu to include more non seafood items. Service was OK. I think she was new also. I think they need to get rid of the old plastic baskets they serve food in. For the prices they charge, you should get decent serving dishes. read more

What a great addition to Jacksonville's west side dining! The service is spot on with attentive and professional delivery and always with a smile and an aim to please. Fresh clam and seafood plates are fresh and well prepared and well flavored. And the ice cream sandwich will make you wish you took a few home to go! I'll be back. read more

Just finished lunch at The Bouy Catfish was beautiful! tartar sauce was awesome. My wife had the Cuban and they make homemade ranch dressing for fries. Service was superb very refreshing atmosphere. Met Tito, the owner, and I told him he was doing everything right! Will return as often as we can! read more