Fast and hot. They also put large orders in serving pans which I liked. And they put holes in it so…read morethe crispy chicken stays crispy.

I love this place so much. The food is delicious and I like that they stay open late too.read more

Best seafood value around Mayport Village Try the "Food…read moreStalker Po Boy" while the softshell crab is in season. Peel and eat shrimp are always a good go-to here. Sit at the bar to avoid a line!

As the name entails Safe Harbor is a watery respite from landlocked troubles. With dried marinara…read moreon my back and the red eyes only tears and brackish water can bring, you could guess where I was at in life. I was dehydrated. What Safe Harbor gave me was a glass of cold water, a Shrimp Po Boy, gator tail, conch fritters and shrimp nachoes! It was a king's ransom in terms of quality, grilled and blackened to perfection with a sweet and tangy sauce that's reminiscent of seaside family days where the kids thought dad was still "cool and inspiring." Service was fast and candid too! The clerk was very informative about recommendations and within 15 minutes our food was ready. The ambiance is one of the best I've had with a coastal rustic look that really brings you back. I recommend Safe Harbor a thousand times over this is my new favorite spot!

This place was recommended to us by our hotel staff. We were seated very quickly and our server was…read moregreat. It was empty but pleasant inside. It was very empty but we did go on a Thursday afternoon. We tried the shrimp special, gator bites, ahi tuna, and fried green tomatoes. Our food was great reasonably priced. There were also a lot of drink deals, martini towers, and a full bar. I'm not from the area but based on the inside, I'd say people go for the food AND drinks. It's cute. Worth it.

I'm glad we gave this location another visit. I went on Sunday to celebrate with my family, so it's…read morea perfect place for large parties and family get-togethers. There's a huge full service bar area and a spacious dining room for date night for two and large celebrations on their outside deck overlooking a lake brim full of turtles, fish, gators, birds and all kinds of native Florida wildlife set against views that capture all that's great about living in Northeast Florida. Really amazing! Our server, Susan, was outstanding! She's the one who makes the coleslaw whenever she's on schedule and it's absolutely delicious. I highly recommend. I went on Sunday with my family and we all got the special of about 20 shrimp anyway you like them cooked: fried, steamed or blackened for $16.99 (@ the time I'm writing this review). We all went for the fried shrimp dinner. I chose the fries as my other side and added the unlimited salad bar for just $2.99 more. The salad bar had everything I love about an AYCE salad buffet and it's definitely worth the add. 5-STARS for their classic ranch dressing! And the balsamic dressing, blue cheese dressing and French dressing was excellent, too. They offer a few others, but I didn't try them. I have to have ranch with my fries and I grabbed a bowl of it from the salad bar. I washed it all down with some of their classic Southern sweet tea and I was too full for the Key Lime Pie on special for the day. Next time... After our meal, we went out of the deck to feed the turtles, fish and other wildlife and snap some photos to share. Overall, it was a fantastic meal. The shrimp were perfectly seasoned and fried. The service was fast, friendly and professional. And the scenery was truly gorgeous. Yea, I'm probably going to celebrate my birthday here this year.

Everything made to order - catfish filets are really yummy! Hot, crispy - get extra seasoning on…read morefish and fries - you won't be disappointed

I should have stopped at the wings and shrimp (they were good), but I also ordered the catfish…read morefillets (GARBAGE AND DO NOT ORDER). They were SOGGY AND UNDER COOKED. THEY ARE NOT FRESH, but some frozen fillets that were not cooked through. If in the area DO NOT ORDER THE CATFISH.

Great food and service. The food was exactly as I ordered , the people were friendly and I will go…read moreback.

This is a small place with 4 tables that sit four each. You go up to the counter and place your…read moreorder with a super friendly lady. She is just so sweet! We ordered to go: 1lb each chicken livers and chicken gizzards. They were still crispy and delicious when we got home. Perfectly fried. We will definitely be back to try more of their offerings!

We are new to this area. When we moved here, we were leaving behind a lot of great options…read moreregarding take out food that represented the best in cultural cuisine with lots of varíety . Initially, we struggled to find a good place that covered if not all, most of our culinary expectations, including quality, price, taste and customer service. The Bantam Chef, rang the bell in each of those departments. I learnt that they have been in business for over 40 years( no surprise there) . They have a winner here. The one negative criticism I would mention, is that the exterior buildings could use a good pressure wash and a fresh coat of paint. Not much to ask for an otherwise great business venture.

So yummy! The massive fish sandwich was STACKED! If you…read moreenjoy fresh fried fish you'll like this mile high fish sandwich. Yes, we recommend!

I stopped by around 8-9pm on a Tuesday with a friend after hearing great things from coworkers and…read moresince I had the munchies I figured it was the perfect time to finally try them. The parking lot can get a little hectic, especially during busy hours, but once I got inside everything moved quickly. The service was fast and I really appreciated that everything is fried fresh to order, you can taste the difference. I got the wings and shrimp combo and added hush puppies. The wing batter was amazing: not greasy, perfectly seasoned, and honestly better than Popeyes or even KFC. A lot of places give you more batter than chicken, but here the chicken was moist and a good portion. The hush puppies were also surprisingly moist and flavorful, some of the best I've had since they're usually dry elsewhere. My find and I split the order and since we eat small portion we think that was a good portion for us and also had leftovers. Everything was so good I didn't even need sauce, and I'm a sauce girl through and through. Overall, great experience and I'd definitely come back when I'm craving something fresh, crispy, and satisfying.

Tucked in a remote corner of Gainesville, there is a very happy place where you can get some pretty…read moredecent fried fish and other things. Gainesville Seafood, out on the Eastern end of town, is that place. It may not be the easiest spot to stumble upon, but that's part of its charm. This is the kind of hidden gem that loyal regulars keep quietly to themselves, the sort of place that feels like a reward for those willing to seek it out. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, the kind of no-frills setting that lets the food do all the talking. I went for a seafood platter, which was shrimp and fish with fries. They have a variety of different kinds of fish available that you can pick from, which is a nice touch. It gives the meal a sense of personalization that you don't always find at casual seafood spots. I went with the flounder, and it turned out to be an easy choice to feel good about. The platter was generously portioned, the kind of meal that leaves you satisfied without the need to contemplate dessert. All of it was excellent. The flounder was light and flaky on the inside, with a crisp golden crust that had clearly seen well-seasoned oil and confident hands in the kitchen. The shrimp were equally well-executed. They were plump, tender, and fried just right, without any of the rubbery disappointment that lesser seafood joints often deliver. Even the fries held their own, providing a solid, starchy counterpoint to all that seafood goodness. The wait wasn't at all bad either, which is worth mentioning because a place this good can often mean a crowd. Service was attentive without being overbearing, and the whole experience moved at a comfortable, easy pace. Whether you're a Gainesville local or just passing through, Gainesville Seafood is the kind of place worth going a little out of your way for, and once you've been, you'll understand why people keep coming back.