We recently moved to the area and have been wanting to hit this restaurant. We were really lucky to stop here on this beautiful day. We sat outside in the view was terrific. I can't say enough about our service. It was just phenomenal. We were seated right away and it was pointed out to us that there were happy hour drinks, which we were thrilled about. We picked up the grouper bites, a grouper Reuben, a Caesar salad with fried oysters and could not have been happier with our food. Everything was fresh delicious, and made perfectly. This will now become one of our destinations because there's so many great places to eat in the area. So glad we finally stopped in. Thank you to the jellyfish for a phenomenal experience read more

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What's not to love!? Let's start by saying this restaurant is located in the cutest seafoam green plaza. It looked magical at night with the lights and water fountains. Jellyfish is upstairs and there is an elevator available for those who can't manage the stairs. They have a LOT of space both inside and out. The decor is fantastic - the cutest jellyfish accents and a wonderful fish tank in the middle of the dining area. The menu has something for EVERYONE. I had a very hard time deciding but after much discussion, we opted to go with their sushi and we couldn't have been happier. The sushi was so fresh and some of the best I've had. We had three rolls; ichiban, spicy tuna, and surf and turf. We also tried the seared ahi tuna and it was so good. I also had a masago nigiri and it made me so happy. The service was FANTASTIC. Our server was so friendly and made our evening even more special. And to add to the wonderful visit, this restaurant gives military 25% off on Thursdays. What a treat!! This was our first dinner of the new year so we are off to an amazing start to 2026!! read more

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This is probably a top 3 favorite restaurant in the area!! I always get the tuna nachos and add seaweed salad and crab salad.Someone else in my party got the GROUPER PONTCHARTRAIN and said it was the best dish they had all week. It was a super long wait but we sat at the bar when some spots opened up. Cali was our bartender/ server and was amazing!! It's a good casual vibe inside and is set up for a packed restaurant. read more

Loved this place so much! The service was great and the food was amazing. We sat outside on the balcony which was lovely. read more

The Jellyfish - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

We always have a great meal here. Y wife loves the salmon and I enjoy any of the catch of the day. This time was the mahi. We also had the fried green tomatoes which are just the right crispiness. The food comes out in a timely manner and we never run low on our drinks. We enjoy sitting on the balcony and being able to see the water albeit across the street, the view is still good. I am looking forward to trying other offerings. read more

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Stopped in with our friends who are visiting from Saint Augustine. This review covers two visits during that period. The service comma has always was spot on, and our drinks were delicious! Our dishes were fresh and superb! During one visit; however, the char grilled oysters were overcooked. On subsequent visits, they were perfect as always! We will miss the spot as we are leaving the area for the season. read more

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Food and service were both great! We loved sitting outside, wait was quick! We will be back.

Overall 3.5 Stars Ambiance - 3.5 Stars. Located in the strip mall building across from the beach and condos, the restaurant is on the 2nd floor of the strip mall and has indoor and outdoor seating. When you enter the restaurant, the bar with about 20 chairs and several high top chairs are available, however there is an adjoining room where normal table top and chairs are available for couples to large groups. The outdoor seating are high top style, so if you have little ones, I recommend indoor seating. There is an aquarium with No and friends to keep the kids entertained and they provide crayons and coloring too. It is a popular restaurant so be ready to wait. Servers and other staff members: 4 Stars. Our server was friendly, professional, and easy going. The kids loved her and with our large group very accommodating with some orders. The helpers made sure we our drinks were filled and they were efficient with bringing our dishes to us. Food: 3.5 Stars We had a variety of different dishes, ranges from kids meal to more substantial dishes. If your kids enjoyed creamy cheeses noodles (Alfredo sauce) I would highly recommend this dish. All 4 kids ate it up! Also, they had chicken tenders and fries too. Main dishes 2 - 4 Stars Appetizer: 2.75 Stars Chargrilled Oysters (half dozen). The oysters were charred with a lot butter on it but it lacked some garlic and the oysters were little. They must have gone on a diet cuz, they were "skinny in the meat". BOURBON SALMON: 3.75 Stars seared fresh Atlantic Salmon w/ bourbon glaze, over wilted spinach & mashed potatoes. The salmon was slightly overcooked but the flavor of the seasoning was good. The mashed potatoes were whipped a little bit too much. It was the based for the salmon and spinach. The bourbon glazed was dark and not overly sweet. CARIBBEAN MAHI 2 Stars - freshly grilled mahi topped w/ pineapple salsa & lemon-garlic sauce w/ cilantro- lime rice & mixed veggies. The fish was ok. The pineapple salsa was lacking in flavor and the seasoning was an afterthought. Lowest Star rating in the review. Poke Bowl: 4 Stars Tuna & Escolar in Poke Sauce, Sushi Rice, Avocado, Seaweed Salad, Krab Salad, & Tamago. Presentation was beautiful. Each item was plated separately within the bowl. So if you prefer not to mix the ingredients the. This is perfect for you. However, it should be mixed so flavor is melded together. Only thing missing is the eel sauce. Also, i prefer straight tuna instead of tuna and escolar. The Esolar has a slightly different texture and firmness. It is deep sea fish with a oily buttery flesh which isn't flakey. Perdido Sushi: 4 stars Tempura Fried Shrimp, Cucumber & Cream Cheese, topped w/ Seared Tuna, Spicy Mayo Sauce & Eel Sauce. Dish was large enough for one person or to share with another person. read more

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I got the Spicy tuna nachos, salmon sashimi, and flying fish roe nigiri. My Spicy tuna nachos were amazing and so filling and the tuna was so fresh and the wontons were so crispy and I switched out the wasabi sauce for spicy mayo which was delicious. I also got salmon sashimi and omg it was amazing so fresh and delicious I can't even describe it but it's a must try for all the salmon lovers. On top of all my food I also got flying fish roe nigiri it was good and so fresh but they but put too much of the roe it started to taste salty and hard to eat but it was good. We had a table of ten and yet the service was amazing the food came out speedy and our waitress was so sweet she always came outside to check on us and brought all our request back in a blink of the eye. The place had such a cute ambiance there where like three areas the balcony area, the first dining room that was with the bar, and the second bigger dining room and the decor was cute and beachy. read more

The Jellyfish - Spicy tuna nachos, salmon sashimi, flying fish roe nigiri. - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

The food was amazing and service is always a 10/10. Anything you order is going to be delicious. I think I've order everything you can get from here and it is never disappointing, always a staple for me! read more

The Jellyfish - Seafood Alfredo - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Fantastic Experience--Even for a Non-Sushi Eater! We heard about The Jellyfish Bar & Grill from friends and decided to check it out while we were in town. I'll admit I was hesitant at first because I'm not a sushi eater, but this place was well worth the visit! We had been on the boat all day and showed up absolutely starving. Our waitress was awesome--super friendly, attentive, and really made us feel welcome. We were so hungry I forgot to take photos before we started eating, but trust me--the portions were larger than what you'll see here! We started with two appetizers: Yellowfin Tuna Dip--The flavor was a little more mellow than I expected, but it was still very tasty and came with fresh pita chips. Fried Grouper Bites--These were absolutely perfect! Crispy, not greasy, and served hot. One of the best grouper appetizers I've had. For the main course: I had the Grilled Grouper Tacos--packed with flavor and grilled just right. My husband had the Shrimp Tacos--he raved about how fresh and delicious they were. Both taco dishes came with their unique house-made slaw--a crisp and colorful mix of shredded cabbage, red onions, and bell peppers that added the perfect crunch and brightness to every bite. It really set the tacos apart from your typical seafood spot. Our friends ordered sushi and could not stop talking about how amazing it was. Another friend tried a shrimp appetizer and said the sauce was incredible. For the kids, they offer the typical picky-eater menu, but our little one went with the Grilled Chicken Tenders. She liked them but admitted she would have preferred the fried version (totally her call!). We sat between a beautiful fish tank and the sushi bar, which gave the whole place such a cool, laid-back vibe. It made the experience feel special and relaxing. Pro Tip: Arrive early! This is clearly a popular spot, and once you visit, you'll understand why. Whether you're into sushi or not, The Jellyfish Bar & Grill is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! read more

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On vacation in the area and we're looking for a nice place for dinner something a little different and maybe slightly upscale, The Jellyfish fit the bill. We were seated right away and our waitress Trisha was right there asking us what we needed. She was also great when we were asking questions about the menu and everything else. We ordered the lumpia to start and it came out quickly and was hot and delicious. I ordered the grouper Pontchartrain which was a seared grouper over cheese grits and gulf shrimp and the seafood was fresh and delicious. Charred oysters were also on point, and two of our party had sushi which they loved as well. I also had a cocktail, the Old Fashioned with smoke, honestly it was a little too smoky for me, but still tasty. Great service and food highly recommend. read more

Walk upstairs and there is a sign for 1/2 off oysters at the entrance, but when I asked for the oysters, they said the special is only for Saturday, not Friday when we were there. Sign does not specify! Also, usually it is 3%, but they add 4% if you pay by credit card, instead of cash. read more

hosts waited for me to hold the door open for them without thanking me, they just glared at me. okay... bad day maybe? sushi was average. i was impressed with how good the upstairs of a shopping center looked as a restaurant though. read more

The Jellyfish - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Good Food, EXCEPTIONAL Service. Aubrey is a top notch server and obviously enjoys connecting with her customers. When we requested our fish be specifically prepared, she made it happen. When the kitchen had a snafu with our request, she and her manager promptly had it corrected with extreme grace and apologies. For any poor reviews here, I would find it very hard to believe any attempt of the customer communicating their poor experience with kindness and not being met with the same great service we received. We will be back for sure!!! read more

The Jellyfish remains my go-to for casual upscale dining. The ambiance is casual to upscale. You don't have to dress up to come in, but you can still enjoy an upscale experience with their menu and drink selections being higher scale than some of the other local hotspots. They are the closest Sushi bar to Perdido Key and they still roll out some great tasting sushi, with a very good assortment of choices. Bar seating is our normal spot, but most days, especially during the summer season, it's hard to find any seating without a 60+ minute wait. Other than the 15-20 seats at the bar, everything else requires checking in with the hostess, and during those busy months you need to check-in at the outside hostess booth to add your name to the waitlist - no call aheads, but they do text you when your table is ready, so after getting on the list, you can grab a drink at the bar and enjoy the balcony area with friends or meeting new people. The bartenders are great, always making great recommendations for food, drinks, and having good conversation when they're not too slammed. In addition to their sushi, they're known for their Martinis and have more recently been making Smoky Old Fashions. Anytime one of those passes me at the bar, the smoky smell makes me simultaneously think I am at a campfire and a bar, wanting one. Whether you're on a date or just out with friends, The Jellyfish is your spot on "The Key" to get the fresh seafood, sushi, steak, and more. Come check it out when you're in the area. read more

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Had the sushi and Mai, and it was delicious and well cooked. Staff were very friendly and respectful. Wife had the grouper and also liked it. read more

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Grouper was very good. Friendly waitstaff, very attentive. Sat outside. Nice breeze and shaded.

We were told it would be about a 30-45 minute wait, so when we got a text 10 minutes later saying our table was ready, we had high hopes for our experience. However, that was the best part of it. After being sat, we waited for 15-20 minutes before we ever got a server. Two other servers came by in that time and asked if we had been greeted yet, and when we said no, said they would tell their manager. We never saw the manager. Right before we got our server, a table two tables down from us was offered a free appetizer for their wait. Our server came and took our order and apologized saying the original server had gotten sick for that section and it was a crazy night, which we totally understood. However, once we got our food we saw our server one time and never again. We would've liked to have order at least another beer. We waited till the end hoping someone would try to resolve the unsatisfactory service we had been given, but when we had to ask a different server for our check, I finally spoke up and told her what was going on and she said she was sorry and she would get our server. Our server came and we were basically told "sorry but at least your food was good and it's a nice night!". We definitely understood their night had been thrown off, but we were not happy, and after verbalizing that fact, were left even more unhappy because not a single person tried to resolve the issue. Won't be back. read more

Started with drinks at the bar while we waited. The strawberry tinis were overrated (too sweet, not strong enough), but the frozen bushwackers looked so good. The food quickly made up for the drinks. The tuna nachos were quick to come out and pretty good. The creole shrimp stack was sooo good! And so unique! It was the perfect size. Ambiance was good. read more

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This lovely little spot is located upstairs in a strip mall. I have driven by and never gave it a thought-brilliant I was told how amazing it is. Never one to pass up a good recommendation-we checked it out. The atmosphere is casual dining;fun fishy accents and art with an aquarium in one of the dining rooms. There is outdoor seating available The place is pretty standard-the magic is happening in the kitchen! Grouper Pontchartrain, Snapper Atchafalya and the Local catch of Wahoo were all delish! 10/10 read more

The Jellyfish - Grouper Pontchatrain - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Waitress, Isabelle, was very attentive. Location is across from the main road (Perdido Key Drive), which is across from the beach. Restaurant is on the second floor which leads to a nicer ambiance overlooking the city view. No complaints regarding the food...all was tasty. read more

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THE BEST FOOD!! Me and my boyfriend are visiting from out of state and let me just say, this is THE BEST seafood we've ever had and best sushi!! We had sushi yesterday, the Man Of War roll and the Sand Dollar. Perfect. Im a tuna lover and the man of war was so perfect. We came back today for round two before we leave to go back home and I had the seafood Alfredo. It was to die for and felt like a crime leaving food on the plate but genuinely I ate until I couldn't move haha! Best Alfredo I ever had. My boyfriend had the Perdido roll and he loved it. We finished off with crème brûlée and the bread pudding! I had to take mine to go but still had some and it was amazing. We loved the bread pudding too also had to take it with us! Staff was super friendly! Checking in on us. And the vibes in the restaurant were nice! Very chill environment!! And clean as well. 100% recommend to anyone looking for a fresh meal. :) read more

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Food here is incredible !! The sushi, poke bowl, jellyfish bowl - everything we had was great.

Always make a point to dine here while in the area. Friendly, attentive staff that really cares about service. Had the edamame and Lumpia as an app. The Lumpia is great. Wife had a filet cooked to her desired temp of medium. They did it right! I had blackened Mahi with Gorgonzola gravy that was delicious. They have great sushi selection although we didn't have this visit. Must stop while in Perdido read more

Always a favorite stop when we get to Perdido Key. Food is great, servers are always friendly Nd they have several TVs to keep up today on college football. This year the host seemed to be a bit of a stick in the mud and didn't allow the sound from the TV broadcast. The waitresses and bartenders were still great. Would never penalize this place by retaking a star away even though the host may be a tool. New bartender Britney was so great. So was waitress Alexis. read more

Repeat customer Sushi is fantastic Pimento cheese oyster were the bomb Outstanding meal again We always come here when we're down at the beach read more

The Jellyfish - Mint Julep - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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I've been to Jellyfish at Perdido Key a few times now, and overall it's a good spot--especially if you're staying nearby. The sushi is actually very tasty, and the presentation is always nice, which makes it feel like a bit of a treat. My only real complaint is the value. The portions are on the smaller side for the price, and even some of the specials felt more like half an appetizer than a full dish. It just didn't quite match what you're paying for. That said, the convenience and quality are definitely there. If you're not too concerned about price, it's a solid place to check out while you're in Perdido Key. read more

Had a family luncheon after a committal service at Barrancas National Cemetery. Party of 12 around 1:30 in the afternoon on a Friday. WOW did this place impress; the service was terrific and the food was excellent. The entire restaurant staff made sure that we were well taken care of and had everything we wanted. We had 4 small children and the staff made sure they received their orders first and they had no issues with the children watching the fish in the aquarium. There were never empty drinks and the courses were well timed so that we were able to visit and enjoy our food without feeling rushed. We highly recommend the Jellyfish for an event or simply a nice meal out. The restaurant was well worth the short drive from Pensacola Naval Air Station. Go you, won't be disappointed! read more

Amazing all-around. Our waitress took special care to make sure our 2-year-old felt welcomed and cared for (between random stickers being dropped off at the table, and just stopping to check on specifically her). My wife had seafood and I had sushi. Both were phenomenal. Will definitely be back the next time we stay in the area! read more

This isn't our first time here. Last time was much better. The hostess set the mood for us. We said that we would like to sit outside. She asked if at the end of the outside area was okay and my husband said yes as long as there was a fan. Her snarky response was ...Nevermind then. She seemed annoyed for some reason. Our server was delightful. Salmon was a bit saucy and maybe undercooked which may have been my fault as to how I ordered. Fried grouper was very good. read more

The Jellyfish - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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Three years we've come to Perdido Key, and everytime this place just gets better! The fried seafood platter is a standard, the grouper Rueben is delicious, the salmon BLT is bomb, and the Santa Rosa sushi roll is one of the best rolls I've ever had. When in Perdido Key, The Jellyfish is a must. read more

The food and service were very good. My wife had a sheep's head special. That was excellent. Pretty nice place. The vibe and ambience is challenged. I think they have done all they can with that regard. The food is pretty good. read more

So. Our waitress? Sweetest girl ever. The crab claws appetizer? Expensive but in point and worth it. The entrees? Fantastic. Service? Great. But the one thing that pisses me off to no end is when they charge you more on the back end for using a card. No notice until the bill came. $3.60 for using a card. For using what 95% of people use. Look, tell me ahead of time. Put it on your website. Put a sign up at reception. Let me decide. Sure, the argument of "If you're spending $100 on dinner what's $3.60 more is fair. Or "It's an increased charge to the restaurant. Here's the thing, that's the price of doing business. Want to avoid it? Make it cash only. But then you'd lose a ton of business. Hell, even work it into the bill by raising prices a bit. At least then I know it's coming. Stop being pirates. Whatever. I hate this practice. Great food. Great service. Stop being pirates. It's enough I won't come back. It's shady and I don't like shady. read more

Good drinks, sushi was fresh and one of the best burgers I've had - the jellyfish burger! read more

The Jellyfish - Smoked old fashion - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

One of our favorite spots. Excellent menu choices from prime rib, to sushi, to seafood. We have been coming for years and it never disappoints. read more

The Jellyfish - Smoked old fashioned - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

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We were in The neighborhood so we stopped in for a late lunch. The food was all delish again and the salad was fresh and great! We highly recommend you try this place next time you visit Perdido Key. We were in and out in an hour and didn't feel crowded. We like seeing Dory's twin in the fish tank. read more

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what a great day to sit outside and enjoy some delicious sushi. the jellyfish has rapidly become one of our favorite spots. the staff is friendly and accommodating with any request. service is good but unless you specify that you would like to break the meal into courses it is sometimes brought all at once. this has now happened to me twice. moving forward i will be sure to specify. read more

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The service--GREAT. The food--GREAT. I got the ribeye and my husband got the bourbon salmon. Everything was so good, we're definitely coming back. This place is always packed for a reason. read more

Food was good...had the chicken sandwich. It was superbly battered and crunchy. Don't bother with a bushwacker...just go to the FloraBama for that. All in all a good place to grab a bite. Clean bathroom and restaurant. read more