Taste: 5/5 Value: 4/5 Ambiance: 5/5 I loved this place back when it was just a counter in a nearby food hall, so it's really cool to see them grow into their own standalone spot. The food is SO good, honestly impressive across the board. Even on a visit where I only grabbed a salad, it still stood out, which says a lot about the quality and consistency. The space itself is comfortable and clean, with a cute nautical vibe that fits the area really well. It's casual but still feels put together. You order at the counter and food is brought out when it's ready. The staff were pleasant and attentive, checking in regularly without being overbearing. Great spot, we'll be back! read more

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We wanted to get away from the resorts for some fresh seafood. This was a great choice. The grouper sandwich was fresh and flaky. Super light breading. Lemon tarragon aioli had a beautiful herbal note. The buffalo shrimp were more of the same. Fried without being greasy at all. Service was excellent. They were attentive but not annoying. Love it! read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Grouper sandwiches and buffalo shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Our CT lobster rolls were stuffed with huge fresh pieces of lobster and lightly drizzled with butter. The roll was grilled and buttered. The fries were well seasoned with Old Bay and tasted great. The key lime pie was also delicious. No complaints here and can't wait to go back and try some other things. Also, service was friendly and food came out quickly. read more

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Delicious!!! Great spot in the heart of College Park. Large space inside and ample seating outside. Walk up counter to order. Everything is made to order and will take a little time so please have patience We've been a few times and haven't been disappointed. The linguine with clams is fantastic with a good mix of clams in it. The grouper sandwich was delicious and the black shrimp Caesar was also tasty!!! They even have drinks which was nice to have a glass of wine while we waited for our food. Check them out!! You won't be disappointed. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Imagine this: It's Sunday and you're transported to a sleepy beach town in Nantucket (or Florida) ready for a coastal inspired meal. The Current Seafood Counter felt like a casual restaurant out of a Sarah Dessen novel (iykyk). After seeing it suggested on my fyp I knew I had to give it a try. My boyfriend and I visited around 2:00pm and ordered the fish and chips, crab cakes (Sunday special) and sweet corn hush puppies to share. We enjoyed everything, but the hush puppies were the stand out; sweet yet moist and crunchy. A side of sauce came with the hush puppies, however we paid .30 for tartar sauce to go with the fish and chips. Crab cakes were dense with crab and not dry or overly bready. We ordered at the counter and chose our own table. Gentleman working was kind; he brought out our food and refilled our water cups. Plenty of seating inside or out front. My boyfriend is eager to return to try the grouper sandwich. I typically do not have many reasons to visit College Park, but now I do! read more

5 stars for excellent service!!! The restaurant is nice and clean and they are so helpful here! Lisa was very sweet and helped me choose from all of her most popular items! I took one star off because the fish couldn't be blackened and needed more sauce on it. The buffalo shrimp was so poppable and addictive and the hush puppies, delicious! They kept coming out to clean up but I wish I had asked for a cap for my tea so I could take it to go! I can't wait to come back and try more! read more

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Had my eye on The Current Seafood Counter for a little while now and finally got the chance to try them out with my husband on an impromptu whim for an 8pm dinner on a Saturday evening. Despite the later time frame I was actually surprised at how easy it was to find parking as that area of Edgewater is always Iacking but then again I'm not usually in that area on a Saturday evening either. The restaurant does mention extra parking in the rear of the building as well. When walking up, it was a nice evening so we already knew we wanted to sit outside at one of the picnic tables. They have QR codes on the tables and you can order from the table, however we chose to order inside and I was glad I did because the app said the Connecticut lobster roll was sold out but when I ordered inside they told me I got the last one. We ordered and paid and then they brought the food out to us. Service was great and they also cleaned up at the end when we attempted to clear our tray and area. The lobster roll was filled with chunks of lobster, warm with lots of butter and a lemon just the way I like it! The French fries were seasoned to perfection, not too much or too little. My husband devoured the shrimp and Mac n cheese. The one thing we split was the hush puppies and let me tell you they were perfect, hot, crunchy outside, soft in the middle with a touch of sweetness and the sauce on the side a touch of spice for balance. Truly one of the best we've ever had. Looking forward to trying so many of their other dishes in the future. Love having this new addition for seafood to our restaurant list! read more

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I paid $17 for a fried grouper sandwich. When the food came out, the fish was not grouper. It looked and tasted exactly like catfish. Upon addressing the possible confusion in the kitchen, the staff informed me "we use a smaller grouper fillets". It's a lie. Sadly, the concept is excellent and location is great. Lying to customers like this, charging shamelessly is unacceptable. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Catfish sold as grouper. - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Stopped by here incidentally, found some good food. We got both Lobster rolls & they were both great. Service is prompt and great too. Good vibes read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - clam chowder - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This gem of a place is one you might miss if you drive to quick since it is among a row of restaurants and no real dedicated parking lot. Parking is available behind the restaurants and also street parking. There is an outside seating area upon entering the restaurant and can order at the counter or grab a table and order from there. Ordered from the Saute section - 1 DZ Middleneck Clams, Sides- Parmesan Garlic Fries and Scales - Fried Clam Strips. Everything was delish!! The Clams were steamed in a Garlic Wine Butter Sauce and served with a piece of toast The Fried Clams were pefectly fried and not greasy at all. The Clam strip basket does not come with any sides but served with fresh not packaged tartar sauce and a lemon wedge. The Parmesan Garlic Fries had the ideal amount of garlic and parmensan. All items served Hot, would definitely return. Sadly Pepsi products are present but great Coastal Cocktail special $7 everyday read more

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Nice, clean, bright, large place. Chairs are metal, so be prepared. I ordered through the table code. Ordered the CT lobster roll and fish and chips. I wanted to type in special instructions in the designated box but the app wouldn't highlight so I told them at the counter I didn't want old bay seasoning on my fries. I just told them at the counter and no problem. Both seafood orders were plentiful and tasty. Would have liked haddock and fries to be crisper/browner. Server was very very nice and helpful. We had Allagash Triple Ale (Belgian) and Diet Pepsi (no Coke products ). Total with tip was about $75. Yes, seafood is expensive. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - CT lobster roll with old bay fries Fish (haddock) and chips - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

5 stars for a great meal, friendly service in a casual spot. We came for my sons birthday because he wanted a lobster roll. We all got something different so it was nice to look at a variety of things. The lobster roll was really good. My son wished he had two! My sons fiancé and son #2 had the fried shrimp roll. There was plenty of crispy shrimp. My husband got both fried shrimp and clam strips. It was a bit more than a medium amount of larger size strips. I got the fish and chips. Fish was lightly breaded and not greasy. Regular fries came with the meals and were not heavily seasoned with Old Bay. The orders of hush puppies come with 6 a piece. They are crispy, lightly breaded and has a sweet essence. It was a great 1st visit!! read more

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The soft shelled crab sandwich was amazing! It's was a great place to sit outside with the dog and watch people walk by. The service was great. Our server was kind enough to bring a water bowl for the dog without us asking. He talked us through the menu and was sociable. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Blackened Mahi Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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Found this place on Google! We were in search of a great seafood restaurant and this place did not disappoint. We were greeted by the owner immediately and he made some awesome recommendations. As first timers, we went with his recommendations. The friend grouper sandwich, 1/2 pound of fried shrimp for the kiddo , and the Sunday Special Crab Cakes with succotash. All dishes were AMAZING! The fried grouper was light and flaky, the shrimp were lightly breaded and tenders d the crab cakes were perfect! The most surprising star of the show was the succotash. Normally, I don't like this side dish, but this was the best succotash I've ever tasted. We'll will definitely return to try the lobster roll, which was sold out and of course the grouper sandwich and crab cakes again!! read more

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Awesome local spot serving up some fresh seafood made to order in College Park. Also a happy sponsor of a local podcast team up of Tom and Dan. Our service today was great and super friendly. We came for a late lunch and both the indoor and outdoor seating were quiet for a Sunday lunch. Filled with blue and white umbrellas on the ceiling and multiple tvs for music, trivia, or background underwater scenes. We loved our meals today of the fried chicken sandwich made with huge breaded fried tenders a top crispy shoe string fries was tender and lightly breaded. We did order a side of their garlic fries that was delicious with lots of fresh minced garlic tossed in. I loved my light and flavorful shrimp scampi served with linguine. This was our second time coming here and are so happy we did today. read more

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My partner and I came here for lunch on a Saturday. We sat inside and ordered from the QR code on the table. We would've preferred a physical menu to browse instead as it's a lot of clicking and going back and forth on Toast Tab. Once you know what you want, it's really easy to order though. My partner ordered the Shrimp Scampi and I ordered the Shrimp Burger. We also shared a side of Sweet Corn Hushpuppies. The scampi was delicious! The noodles were cooked perfectly, LOTS of shrimp, and the sauce was so well-balanced. Our only complaint was the serving size was a little small for a meal portion. If they a charged a little more and served a little more, I think the portion would be more on par with the burger I ordered. There is an option to double the pasta for an extra $3, so maybe we'll do that next time. The Shrimp Burger was interesting in a good way! The patty reminded me of a conch fritter, but less chewy due to the lack of conch. The texture was nice and crispy! I enjoyed the diced peppers mixed into the patty. The teriyaki slaw added a subtle sweet and savory sauce to the burger. The grilled pineapple didn't seem like it added much to the burger, but it was fine. I probably could've done without it. My burger came with Old Bay fries. I thought they were ok. I would've preferred plain fries with that burger, but I could see those fries being really good with their fried seafood baskets. I felt like the Old Bay seasoning kind of clashed with the flavor profile of the burger, which was more sweet and savory. The Sweet Corn Hushpuppies were tasty! They came with a sriracha aioli that wasn't too spicy. They were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I enjoyed the corn kernels in the mix. The service was good. It was a little bit of a wait for the food, but not excessive and it was worth it! An employee brought our drinks to the table once we placed our order. She came back to refill them before our food arrived. Once it arrived, she checked on us again to make sure everything was good. The ambiance is casual. The chairs are terribly uncomfortable though. Lol Their outdoor seating looks more comfortable, but it was too hot to eat outside for us. Overall, we really enjoyed The Current. Good seafood! We can't wait to come back and try other menu items. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Sweet Corn Hushpuppies & The Shrimp Burger with Old Bay Fries - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I really liked both the food and the whole vibe of this place, so I really hope it stays in business, because there are not many places to find good, fresh seafood. It's an order-at-the-counter type, but they do bring your food to you and come by quite often to clean up and refill drinks if needed. Staff were all so friendly. There is a great selection of all different types of seafood and all different styles of cooking. They have a great selection of craft beers and wine too. I ordered the New England lobster roll with coleslaw instead of fries (they let you get any side to go with it, no upcharge). My husband got the blackened mahi sandwich with Old Bay seasoned fries. My lobster roll was perfection. Perfectly buttered toasted bun, huge chunks of fresh lobster, and just the right amount of mayo to give substance but not smother it and loose the lobster flavor. It was just a delicious bite. I only wish it were a little bigger. The coleslaw was yummy, and I loved the addition of the kale, but it was just a little too heavy on the dressing. Next time I would get the fries because that Old Bay seasoning on them was so good! I can't attest to the flavor of the blackened mahi sandwich, but my husband thoroughly enjoyed it and it looked amazing. It was pretty big too. Might have to try that next time. While lunch is a bit pricy, it's worth it for fresh seafood! read more

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I stopped in for lunch on a Monday with a friend to celebrate her birthday. She was craving seafood, so I knew this was the place to finally try out. The restaurant is bigger inside than what I expected with large tables on both sides. You can either order from the counter or from your phone. We took our time looking at the menu online and ordered from my phone. We started with 2 Seabreeze cocktails, which are $7 every day. They were fairly strong and tasty. The sweet corn hushpuppies are a must get for the table. I loved them and the sauce paired with them. It's a great balance of sweet and tangy. For main entrees, I ordered the shrimp burger, and my friend got the soft shell crab sandwich. She had no complaints with her food. My shrimp burger was delicious. I've never had one before, and it was so good with lots of shrimp in the patty and paired amazing with the pineapple and slaw on top. Our food and drinks were good. Not bad prices when all this costs $67, including tip. My one con was that we felt a little rushed while dining in even though there were plenty tables available around us. I would dine here again. read more

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This afternoon I thoroughly enjoyed a great salad with blackened shrimp, killer hushpuppies and extraordinary hospitality!

Would love to be able to give 4.5 stars, but since there's no half stars, I rounded down to 4. I got the blackened shrimp pasta, and while it was wonderful, it just needs a little something extra and then it would get 5 stars. I also got the old bay fries, and those were perfect. The portions sizes are great, with the fries being large enough for two. The service was wonderful; pleasant and kind people who come by to check on you even though it doesn't seem to be a traditional restaurant like that since it's counter service. I absolutely loved it and will be back because I must try the lobster roll. I may try sitting outdoors because the chairs inside feel like I'm going to slide off them lol (no, I'm not a size 6, but I'm also not plus size; the seat just seems like it's too tiny and like it's trying to eject me lol). The seats aren't enough to keep me away, nor should it deter you. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - blackened shrimp pasta and old bay fries - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Growing up in New England and having seafood at your disposal, it's great to see this place pop up. The environment was really nice. And the service was pretty speedy. I had the mussels and grouper sandwich. The fries were crispy and flavorful. I love to see a fish sandwich where you get more fish than batter. I tried my wife's salmon salad and it was also great. I will be coming back soon. read more

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Our first time here and the service was great. We ordered and took our number to our table to the outdoor seating. Several picnic tables with umbrellas to block the setting sun. We ordered the Salmon Caesar salad with a side of their Lemon Tarragon Aioli sauce. Also the fish (haddock) and chips. We also had a glass of Cabernet $7 and a craft beer on tap. My salmon was good, but just on the border of being over cooked. The taste was really good. The fish and chips were served with seasoned thin fries on top of the two filets of fried fish. Not appetizing. The fries made the fish soggy. I think we ordered from the less popular items on the menu based on other reviews. So I'm sure there are better offerings. I hate to think our one review is true for all. It just wasn't our favorite seafood. Parking is on the street parallel close to the restaurant. read more

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The Current is fantastic. It's really high quality, tasty food for reasonable prices, with a great beer selection. The service is quick and very friendly. The vibe is casual and chill. Great spot! read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Mahi Current Salad - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Great place to catch a bite and sit outside. Food was good but didn't catch any favorites our one time there! Loved that they have a QR code that you can easily order from and they'll bring it to you, but wish it had more info about the menu or even photos! read more

The server was very friendly and made sure to accommodate my requests. The shrimp was very light and paired well with the old bay hot sauce. I do wish they had a better soda selection. The hush puppies had an interesting taste, not sure if I would order them again but they definitely know what they're doing with the fryers. Its a very chill bar/dive spot you could definitely enjoy a good lunch with friends here! read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - shrimp, hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

After moving to Orlando, I've been on the hunt for the best lobster rolls, and THIS IS IT! The lobster rolls were so perfectly packed with chunky meat. Check out all the claw meat in all three lobster rolls. Love that each order comes with a generous amount of Old Bay fries and lemon wedges. Service was just as good as the food. You can order with a QR code if sitting outside but our waitress came out to check if we had any questions and filled up a water bowl for our pup. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Fried scallops, catfish basket, Connecticut lobster roll, Connecticut lobster roll, and New England lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The food was wonderful and service accommodating. We had fried clams, corn hushpuppies, chowder and shrimp fritters. Everything was hot and delicious read more

It's hard getting seafood place recommendations as all the locals say they go to the coast for good seafood, however this was place was an exception and everyone I talked to agreed that it was great and I thought so too! This location is in a quaint main street area near several other establishments in the College Park neighborhood. You can either seat yourself inside or outside and order from the table on your phone or you can order inside at the counter. The menu was rather extensive, but Cole was very helpful and gave a great suggestion for a grouper sandwich which was served fresh and delicious! They also have several beers on draft which complemented the meal. The fries were seasoned with Old Bay and fresh as well! Definitely a great place to try and return! read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Grouper sandwich, delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This is currently one of my favorite restaurants in College Park. I resisted going for a long time because I don't like ordering at a counter. But then I decided to give it a try because I wanted to eat light. I ordered the mahi Caesar and was blown away. I returned a second time and had the crab cakes. They received an A++. Tonight I had buffalo shrimp, coleslaw, and some fries. So damn good!! I wanted to stop eating but I couldn't. They have beer, wine, and liquor. I haven't tried one yet but looks to me that they have $7cocktails. Where can you get that!?!? Service is excellent. You can tell the owner cares. Well done! read more

Not typically my kind of place to eat while visiting but my gf suggested it and I was pleasantly surprised at both the flavor and the service. Would visit again next time I'm in Orlando read more

The good were the Garlic Parm French Fries. The worst were the Fried Clam Strips they are not New England Clam Strips at all, I was told by the server it wouldn't be on the menu if it wasn't good. They were horrible they were over cooked and taste rubbery. There is NO CONTACT NUMBER either that I could see. The Shrimp are very small so it makes you think you're getting large shrimp but nope. Think I'll go for the Garlic Parm Fries and the Beer. read more

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First time in. Been on my list for a while. Very cool vibe. So far I am impressed - and I am literally the only customer here on this Wednesday at 4pm. Pleasant little spot on "The Drive" in the College Park area of Orlando. So many wonderful dining spots here as well as a cool place to hang out and browse the shops throughout the Downtown. This place fits right in with the casual, small town (like mine in NJ) vibe that is being cultivated here. Good music playing softly. Plenty of seating. Nice little outdoor seating group. Sandwiches, chilled seafood, sautéed seafood, snacks, meals, beer, wine, cocktails all in a very informal yet "upscale" environment, perhaps informed by the address. I came for the lobster roll. It was good. It was different i opted for the more traditional New England chiller variety. Solid 4 (h nice the overall rating). The chicken strips and fries were outstanding!! Definitely an add to the regular rotation. read more

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I was excited that they opened a location near me and decided to stop by, since I had already tried their Sanford location. The restaurant is open, nicely decorated, clean and it makes you feel welcomed. There is plenty of inside seating and some outside seating. You order at the counter and get a number to wait for your order. They also serve beer and highballs. The staff is friendly and attentive and happy to answer any questions. They checked on me to make sure my meal was good and that is a good touch. I ordered the caesar blacked salmon salad and it sure hit the spot. It was fresh, made to order, flavorful, tasty and cooked well. With so many good seafood items to choose from, it is hard to pick just one. I will definitely be back to try more things! read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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On a early Saturday afternoon strolling down Edgewater Drive we spoted The Current. My son loves him some seafood so he was 100% choosing this spot! We opted to try 2 meals so we can split them. We got the fish and chips and upgraded the fries to the garlic fries and we also got the 1/2 pound of shrimp. The fish and chips were soooooooo tasty! And the fries I had to be quick to grab some or my child would have eaten them all!! There was also a good amount of shrimp that we shared. They also have a deal of $7 drinks and I grabbed the tequila sunrise which as very well made! My child repeatedly said over and over how much he would like to go back so we will be making our way back. I saw there is a location in sanford so may check that out. The lady that took our order and refilled my childs drinks was very nice and she was the only one that I saw working up front. read more

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This was a great seafood find! The Current is best described as a seafood counter....you go to the counter order your food off of the menu board and then it is brought to you at your table. This location is on Edgewater drive, so parking is a little challenging at busy times, but there is generally street parking during many normal traffic hours. Inside the place has an open and well lit environment. This is the kind of place where you can order by 1/2 lb trays. We ordered fried shrimp and clams, then added on hush puppies and fries. IT was plenty of food for 2. (We definitly brought some home). THe seafood was fresh and very tasty ...one of the better fried seafood joints that we's been to. They offer up more than just fixed seafood, but that is what we had while here. Definitely recommend trying this place out. The seafood was cooked nicely and the staff was friendly. read more

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There's not a bad option on this menu. We always over order here as if it's 4ppl because it smells so good and let much everything we've ordered so far has been good. Service is always with a smile and laughter. read more

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A seafood counter on Edgewater in College Park! Thank goodness it's not another pizza joint! We had fried shrimp, fried bay scallops, fried OKRA! and a chopped salad along with shrimp linguine. Everything is delicious and fresh! I am a huge fan of fried okra and theirs did not disappoint, it was lightly breaded and fried crispy golden as were my bay scallops. We also had an order of Parmesan French fries. All delicious!! The wait staff, Jenna and cook/server CROSBY! were both very welcoming, entertaining, and made great dining suggestions! We dined on the patio but they have loads of indoor seating and they serve a variety of beers as well as wine. The vibe is casual, we walked up as we are in the neighborhood and felt very much at home! Well done Current! read more

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Best lobster roll, linguine & clams, wine, beer, service...so good!! This place is amazing. Super cute inside too. Will definitely come back here. read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Let's start with the good! The fish and chips were amazing, the light batter on the fish is outstanding and the side sauces such as lemon tarragon aioli were great. Now let's move on to the not so great. My wife ordered the blackened mahi salad, the fish was outstanding but this was more of a side salad size not an entree. For $17 they could use a little bit more romaine. I felt that my fish and chips was much better priced at $18 for the portion than hers. Not necessarily the restaurants fault but the AC was broken during our visit which also made the experience a little less than desirable. I'm looking forward to going back and trying some other items when the AC is fixed read more

This. Is. The. Place! the food was so freshly prepared and delicious I will come back whenever I'm in Orlando every time! The service was friendly, convenient and most importantly FAST! The vibe is fast casual but the service is most certainly not that. The food was hot, fresh and plentiful. Had the fried shrimp basket, lobster roll (we will get back to this!), hush puppies, fish and chips and sweet tea (a little of everything!). The staff checked in on us despite having gotten our food and sitting outside. Offering condiments and refills on drinks. Now back to the lobster roll, I have literally never said this... there was so much lobster meat it was falling off the roll and delicious. I'm coming back just for it. Please visit and keep this place going. It's DELICIOUS! read more

The Current Seafood Counter - Orlando - Fried shrimp, lobster roll (warm) with fries and hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Orlando, Florida