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    The Fish House

    4.0 (1.5k reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Lorine M.

    Had a little bit of a wait which I would probably expect for a Saturday night. Manages to snag an outside seat. Started with dried grouper bites, the fry was good and light. The stuffed flounder was cooked well the rice was a little off, too much extra chucks of veggies or something which was off putting. The grilled grouper serving felt small for $40, but it was cooked and seasoned well. The potatoes were yummy, felt there was more potato than the serving of fish. I enjoyed the creme brulee, it was a normal vanilla bean flavor with a strong sugar crust. The Gouda grits were nice too, good flavors all well cooked. Perfect Saturday evening spent with good food and service.

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    Jenni D.

    We started off with sushi (Tiger and Volcano) and it was yummy! Then, I ordered " Pecan-Crusted Catfish" and my husband ordered "World-Famous Grits à Ya Ya." Loved the sushi and my husband's meal. He those shrimp are some of the best he has ever had! I however, did not like the brown butter sauce the put on my fried catfish... tasted weird and made my fish crust soggy and was all in my delicious Gouda grits. The catfish needed to be cooked a little more. I had the green beans swapped for their hush puppies and that was an awesome choice. Restaurant had a huge patio area that was perfect for a late lunch/ early dinner and our server (Anthony) was great.

    Lolita K.

    Didn't realize I had eaten here before until I sat down to write this review... apparently, this is my second time. This spot is unassuming -- almost deceiving based on appearances -- but don't judge a book by its cover. The food is GOOD. For example, the chicken tenders are seasoned to perfection. You can tell the marinade wasn't rushed. Flavor all the way through, not just on the surface. You will not go wrong with the Grits YaYa. Looking back at my previous review, I ordered it last time too. Normally I'd try something different, but I'm not even mad that I circled back for the same dish. That says a lot. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating overlooking the boat dock and the Bay Bridge -- a nice view whether you're with family or on a date night. Definitely add this one to the list.

    Rob C.

    If Poseidon ever opened a restaurant, I imagine it would look a lot like The Fish House in Pensacola -- coastal, classy, and the kind of place where the cocktails arrive looking like they've been to finishing school. We went for lunch and grabbed a table outside, because why sit indoors when you can bask in that bayside glow and pretend you're in a Visit Florida commercial? You walk in expecting fish (it's literally in the name), but somehow I ended up being lured -- talked into, really -- ordering the Five Sisters Fried Chicken, which came with the bold promise of being "the best fried chicken ever." Listen... I love confidence. Truly. But calling it the best ever is like calling me the next quarterback for the Saints. Optimistic? Yes. Accurate? Absolutely not. Don't get me wrong -- the chicken was good. It was tasty. It was tender. The kind of fried chicken that makes you nod and say, "Yeah, that's nice." But the bottom was a little soggy, like it briefly thought about becoming a biscuit and then abandoned the mission halfway. Best ever? Not today. Now -- the shrimp cocktails? Excellent. Cold, snappy, and fresh enough that I felt the need to apologize to the Gulf. And the outdoor environment? Stunning. Breezy, bright, and basically crafted for people who want to casually drop "We lunched waterfront today" into conversations. And then, as if the universe wanted to remind us that Pensacola loves a good moment, we were buzzed by a Blue Angels flyover. I don't care who you are -- that instantly elevates any lunch. It's like Mother Nature and the U.S. Navy teamed up to give us a standing ovation. Overall? Fantastic shrimp, beautiful setting, solid lunch all around -- just not the fried-chicken spiritual awakening I was promised. Four stars. Would happily return... and next time, I'm letting the fish be the star.

    Catfish meniere
    Kayla A.

    I was so skeptical coming here. I thought it would be another average waterfront restaurant. Boy, was I wrong. The hot collard dip, shrimp and grits, and catfish meniere were top tier. Excellent service and location, as the back of the restaurant overlooks the bay. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in Pensacola!

    Dee J.

    Love the ambiance and great service. Food was good too. Sat outdoor for a friend's birthday dinner. I'll recommend

    Salmon
    Cathy J.

    Good grilled salmon & key lime pie. Food was better than last visit. They were understaffed and waiter not very attentive. Had to call a manager to pay the bill as waiter was too busy bussing tables outside while we were inside.

    Ahi tuna nachos
    Bethany C.

    By far one of my favorite places to go! Everything is so fresh! I cannot wait to back, the seared ahi tun and seaweed is amazing! The staff is always friendly and attentive. It's quiet but likely enough, perfect spot for a date night! The grouper and gnocchi is incredible! The California roll isn't my favorite, but the ahi nachos were good!

    Wedge Salad (Smaller than expected).
    Buz J.

    Food was good, great service and sitting outside provided wonderful ambiance. Portions were generous and they allowed one in our party to change their meal when the size of the Wedge Salad was smaller than expected. They were gracious, Myah (server) was pleasant and very accommodating. If you get Myah ... tip her well, she was THAT good!

    Fantastic food and great service with Hope. She was on top of our order and knowledgeable and efficient.

    Service with Hope was great as was food!! She was efficient and knowledgeable. Great gumbo!

    Pimento mac and cheese
    Rebecca H.

    This place lived up to expectations. It had a lot of reviews so I figured that there must be a reason that it was popular. We only had one night in Pensacola and had to make it count. I decided this would be the place to sample the local cuisine. We were a little nervous because it was a Saturday night at around 7:30 or 8ish. The outside was very inviting but they had a table available immediately inside. There is an aquarium which provided entertainment for me and some irritation for GF because I kept asking her to turn around and "look at that big one". Our server was excellent. She didn't keep us waiting for anything and checked in on us. They flattered us but asking us mid 30s broads for ID. I ordered the ?black cadillac and GF the regular, run of the mill margarita. I like the creativity with some of the drinks but my drink was basically a brick to the face with flavor. It was a little bit overwhelming. It would have been great watered down a smidge. I like flavors but it was too much syrup/mixer to the point where it was detrimental. Fortunately they have a very extensive beer menu that I was able to pluck something off of for my second drink. Their menu is also quite extensive but not in the how-could-they-do-anything-well kind of way. They had a lot of appealing appetizers, especially their collard dip which I probably would have ordered if it came with something other than pork rinds. I will say that I was VERY impressed by a few vegetarian/vegan options they kindly included! What a lovely surprise. I ordered a vegan entree, sweet potato curry, and it was better than I expected. It was really tasty. I ordered their pimento mac and cheese and this was absolute crack. I wish this came entree sized. GF started with half of a dozen butter and garlic oysters, she says, "outstanding". For her main, she ordered their famous grits a yaya she says "incredible" and then "I told you, I was really liking the seasoning, whatever seasoning they had in it". I snuck a few bites of the grits and they were phenomenal. If I was a lil less full I would have liked to try some dessert. Also if GF had given me the opportunity rather than answering "no we're ok" when they asked without discussing with me first. Lol. I can see what the hype is about.

    Sarah T.

    A great water - view choice with fresh food fish that has not all been fried to death. At the entry there are photos of famous folks who came here, which made me fear it was more hype than quality. However, we had fresh oysters shrimp red fish -- great service Gulf oysters 1/2 dozen and super sweet not briney Shrimp cocktail-- excellent and fresh Cup of gumbo-- good Redfish Lafayette with crawdads and Gouda grits-- creamy grits. The redfish was moist and delicious Key lime pie-- ok Super friendly waiter ( thanks Cayden) who helped us discern the taste differences of local fish.

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    Seated quickly at lunch and had good service. Oysters were great! Was good, had lobster Mac and cheese and ya ya shrimp and grits. Kinda cream/ butter overload but delish.

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    Water...Florida is hot we should not have to ask for water. Food was ok scenery nice but still waiting for server to take the check

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    The food, the service, and the ambiance were all wonderful! We had the salmon avocado toast and the blackened redfish. They were delicious!

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    Are nice shorts appropriate to wear?

    Absolutely. Pocket type shorts with belts were everywhere

    Are you walk in only? The voice prompts says that, but there is a reservation link on your website.

    Rick: Yes, we are a walk in only restaurant, no reservations. I have included a link to the website, to ensure you are on the right one! Thanks, Maria… Read more

    How much is bottomless mimosas?

    We not longer offer bottomless champagne or mimosas on Sundays.That said, we do offer bottles of champagnes for $13

    Is the restaurant handicap accessible?

    Yes. There are a series of ramps that can be used, and their is an elevator. This applies to dining room access only

    Is the restaurant dog friendly?

    No. But down the street The Oar House has a place on the patio outside to eat and is dog friendly.

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