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If you’re familiar with Jacksonville, you know that the local seafood comes in all varieties. From crab shacks to fine seafood restaurants, our city has it all. Even if you’re just visiting, you’ll love trying our local hotspots for fish, shrimp, crab, and other tasty dishes. Check out these seafood restaurants in Jacksonville to experience everything our city has to offer.
Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant
Safe Harbor Seafood Restaurant is a destination for great food and casual dockside dining. From the restaurant, you can see the boats offloading the seafood you can enjoy right inside. Ideally located close to their Mayport docks, this restaurant offers family dining and a full menu. This restaurant offers a little bit of everything, from shrimp baskets and tuna tacos to Caesar salads and po’boy sandwiches.
- Location: 4378 Ocean St., Atlantic Beach.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday.
Julington Creek Fish Camp
Julington Creek Fish Camp is a lunch, dinner, and cocktail spot with tasty fare and local fish. The chefs combine fresh Florida seafood with Southern cuisine to create unique dishes. The dinner menu includes a ceviche of the day in addition to clam chowder, spicy seafood linguine, seared tuna salad, and even sirloin steak. Of course, you’ll also see a catch of the day on the menu. You can make a reservation online for dinner and group dining.
- Location: 12760 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday, and 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday.
The Blue Fish Restaurant
The Blue Fish Restaurant serves fresh seafood and tasty steaks. This is a higher-end restaurant with a bar menu and a beautiful courtyard. This restaurant has everything if you’re looking for a nice dinner, oyster bar lunch, or sunny outdoor brunch. A unique feature of this restaurant is that you can order your fish to be cooked and served in various ways, including grilled, pan-seared, Cuban mojo-style, and Old Bay mixed grill-style.
- Location: 3551 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday, and 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
Southern Coast Seafood
Southern Coast Seafood is relatively new. It opened in 2020 and quickly became a destination. Mayport fish and shrimp are transported to the restaurant daily, all of which are served fresh. In addition to tasty fish dishes, you’ll also notice steak and barbecue specials on the menu. The most popular menu items include jumbo lump blue crab cakes, homemade pimento cheese, creamy clam chowder, po’boy sandwiches, smash burgers, and fish tacos. You can even order shrimp pasta or a poke bowl if you’re looking for something you can’t find anywhere else.
- Location: 1301-1 Monument Road, Jacksonville.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday through Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
Marker 32
Marker 32 is truly an unforgettable destination with great views and a reputation for delicious meals. The owner is a Jacksonville native who grew up fishing and crabbing before pursuing a culinary education. Marker 32 has been open and serving the community since 1992. Coastal classics on the menu include fried shrimp, fried oysters, blue crab cakes, and Hoppin’ John. In addition to plates like Szechuan Tuna and New Zealand Lamb Chops, you’ll also notice some tasty desserts on the menu.
- Location: 14549 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.
- Hours: 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. from Monday through Saturday and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.
St. Mary’s Seafood & More
St. Mary’s Seafood & More lives up to its name. It’s got everything from oysters and clams to crabs and fish. Whether you’re a fan of fried, blackened, broiled, or grilled seafood, you’ll find something you love. Even if you aren’t a fan of seafood, you can enjoy steak and delicious sides. St. Mary’s also offers a variety of events, including Wine Down Wednesday and Wednesday oyster specials. At some locations, you’ll enjoy live music, trivia, happy hours, and drink specials.
If you aren’t sure what to try on the menu, the popular dishes include coconut shrimp, ahi tuna, and seafood platters. Various shellfish entrees are great options, including the Boom Boom Shrimp and the Buffalo Shrimp.
- Location: 11290 Old St. Augustine Road and 8129 Point Meadows Way, Jacksonville.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday through Sunday.
Timoti’s Seafood Shak
Timoti’s Seafood Shak is all about wild-caught seafood. Whether you’re craving fresh poke or a basket of fried shrimp, Timoti’s has you covered. The most popular menu items include lobster rolls, crab burgers, shrimp baskets, and the Baja box, loaded with protein, coconut rice, salsa, tomatoes, and avocado — cocktails on tap complete your meal.
- Location: 1043 Park St., Jacksonville.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. from Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Singleton’s Seafood Shack
Are you looking for fresh seafood in a casual atmosphere? Singleton’s Seafood Shack is a historic restaurant you don’t want to skip. Local fish and shrimp are the big menu items here. Still, you’ll also notice other tasty menu items, including Shrimpwreck Shrimp, Oysters Rockefeller, and New England Clam Chowder, which was once voted the best in Jacksonville.
- Location: 4728 Ocean St., Jacksonville.
- Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday and Monday.
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