I was w a group of 7 and 2 of us never got our food. Everyone else ate their dinner. The manager. The manager comped our meals and offered us something extra. AMAZING SERVICE. Like, A-mazing. Everyone enjoyed their food. Max is excellent. Very casual place. Came in beach attire. Will most definitely be back!!!!! The food was EXCELLENT. I will definitely be back to try more. The wahoo was fantastic. read more

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Here's a Yelp review version that keeps your points clear and credible: Unfortunately, our experience at The Grouper Shack was very disappointing. The blackened fish was overly salty and surprisingly small for the price. The gumbo had the consistency and flavor of a dark, salty gravy rather than traditional gumbo. We also ordered the crab and avocado salad, but it arrived without any avocado. To make matters worse, it was served in a disposable plastic bowl, which made the whole experience feel more like a fast-food seafood stop than a restaurant. The dining area is open-air, and there were flies around while we were eating. I also found it odd that the restaurant asks customers to leave a tip before receiving any service. Overall, the food quality, presentation, and dining experience did not meet our expectations, and we won't be returning. read more

Food is ok but ordering is really inconvenient. We needed to order additional food to go and we were told we had to box it ourselves. I can see this type of thing being quaint at a location like their location in St. A, but not Jax Bch. I expect their time here will be limited. Their sister restaurant Boathouse is a much better option and better service. Edit - dropping from a 2 to a 1 star because realized after getting home, in all the confusion items were missing and the salad wasn't even close to fresh. For the money, should've been a LOT better than this. Polar opposite of Boathouse. read more

Had the 2 item dinner - fried cod and oysters. Food and service excellent but ambience is horrible. Swarming with large flies that need to be swatted away from food and one's person. Shared the information with Manager Taylor who said they are trying several methods to mitigate the fly infestation. Hesitate to return to enjoy rest of menu until they can control the unappetizing , unclean atmosphere of swarming flies. read more

LOVED my blackened triggerfish meal here on a salad- I will be back for that exact meal asap. Slight negs- the restaurant is so open air it is quite warm on the interior. Also my froze watermelon cocktail was completely flavorless. Was glad to score a seat at the bar which is full service, otherwise you have to order in a queue and then sit and your food is brought to you. I also overheard they don't do to go orders which seems odd for such a casual ordering system. read more

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I finally tried the Grouper Shack. The seafood was fabulous! I met up with friends to celebrate a birthday. We walked inside and got in line to place our order. I had to try the grouper because it's in the name lol. I ordered it blackened. I upgraded for the collard greens and my second side was coleslaw. The only thing that disappointed me was no hush puppies. But I got the sense that this place has a Maine influence. Once our order was placed we found a table outside on the patio. The fish arrived fresh, tender and flaky. It was excellent! The collard greens and coleslaw were good too. But the grouper was the highlight. In foodie friend fashion, my friends and I tasted each others food. Next time I go I plan to order the red shrimp (tastes like lobster and served with melted butter) and blackened scallops. Yummy! We also grabbed four sweet treats to share with the table. And I purchased a turtle cookie to take home. The treats were good. My favorite was the turtle cookie! I'll be planning my second visit to Grouper Shack soon! Who's down? read more

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Finally made it to the Grouper Shack and I am for sure a fan. We came in for lunch on Sunday and ordered at the counter. I do like that they have a number of drink option to pick from went in line to order plus they also have a full bar and plenty of beers on draft. You gotta love a $4 Busch Light. For food we ordered the Fried Crab Claws which I haven't had or even see in a while and the Grouper BLT Fried. Our food came out pretty quickly and we started with the Fried Crab Claws and wow they were great. So flavorful and there were a lot of them. They also came with a tasty rémoulade sauce as well which I am always a fan of. They are for sure a must each time you come. My Grouper BLT was also very good. Perfectly cooked flaky Grouper on a nice Potato Bun with tasty fresh BLT. It also came with Waffle Fries which were also pretty good. We of course had to get desert where they are making all type of fresh made cookies and other treats. We got 2 cookies: A Cookies and Creme, and a Snickerdoodle both were amazing. Grouper Snack has a bunch of other great options so I know I will be coming back again. read more

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The grouper shack has a walk-in counter where you can order your meal and then they give you a tracker and you go sit down on my last visit. Lily was the bartender and she was taking care of the front desk. Also, the ambience is very nice. it's got an open area but I must say my shrimp basket was well overcooked macaroni and cheese was dry and tasteless and the waffle fries were overdone. I've had some fresh fish from here which was better, but if you're looking for a shrimp basket, try size Moores, or dockside still the best. I may try the grouper shack again, but the second time I've been here both times not great. read more

Went during their soft opening weekend in the spring and enjoyed the experience but felt they definitely still had a lot of things to work on, and we looked forward to trying them again once they'd been open a few months, which we did earlier this summer! And our second experience was definitely better! I'm glad they found their groove :) The restaurant is counter service style where you order then get a number and take your seat. They have a cute little shop area on the way to the counter and yummy looking baked goods to order at the counter along with their full seafood and cocktail menu. The center piece of the restaurant is an indoor/outdoor bar which is such a cool vibe for a seafood 'shack' style restaurant a few blocks from the beach!!The food didn't 'wow' but is solid, good seafood and the menu includes fish bites, fish sandwiches, seafood baskets, etc. The drinks are beachy vibes including pina colada's, daiquiris, margs, etc. The first time we came, I ordered a grouper BLT and my boyfriend ordered the fresh catch sandwich and the girl who brought them out couldn't figure out which was which because they looked pretty much the same even though they were two different orders. The fish sandwich was solid, I probably wouldn't order the BLT here again because it didn't really feel like it celebrated the BLT part of the sandwich, compared to a regular fish sandwich, ya know? I guess the point I'm trying to make is since it was listed as a BLT on the menu, I was expecting to have a BLT with grouper on it, not a grouper sandwich with a piece of bacon. So I would love to see them enhance the BLTness of their grouper BLT and/or adjust their menu to be more authentic to what the focus is- good seafood. A seafood shack doesn't need to have an extensive menu with lots of different offerings, if you make a good fish sandwich, people will come for a good fish sandwich. If the other 'handhelds' aren't actually different from that, I wish they would just simplify the menu down to the core items vs having a big menu just to have a big menu. Or really enhance the other handhelds to be their own individual menu items. I just felt kind of cheated out of an actual BLT. I did enjoy the waffle fries and dipping sauce that came with them! The second time I ordered ceviche and my boyfriend ordered the fish sandwich again, as well as some fish bites. The ceviche was interesting, it looked more like salsa but it tasted pretty good. It seemed like they were trying to do their own thing here which, again, feels overly complicated. The drinks were amazing!! Such a fun, beachy vibe! I hope I'm not sounding too aggressive about the BLT because overall I do enjoy this place and feel it's a great spot to come after a beach or pool day- the perfect way to enjoy a sunny summer day! The lil shop has really cute products on offer and the lil fishies painted on the parking lot spots are a really cool detail! I plan to come back for another Miami vice before the end of summer! read more

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Start to finish this was an amazing experience! The food was excellent! There was way more food than you usually get for a lunch portion. We were very impressed. The food was also absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend going to the Grouper Shack! read more

I went here for lunch over the weekend. We hadn't been here since they opened at the beach, so we decided to give it a whirl. When we arrived I looked at the specials board and the menu. When we ordered, I ordered a grouper BLT, my husband got gumbo and shrimp po'boy, and my kiddo got a hamburger (kid's meal), with a side of mac and cheese and a drink. Their prices IMO are very reasonable, $16.99 for a fish sandwich and two sides. I got the fries and the broccoli salad. Everything came out quickly. I dug into my sandwich and the amount of fish was great! The fish was lightly blackened and the bacon was smokey and delicious. My husband said he liked his meal (he finished everything). My kiddo liked his burger, but wasn't the biggest fan of his mac and cheese. He wound up eating half my fries and said he'd get those next time. read more

Grouper Shack - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

This place was packed on a Tuesday night around 630! It was raining outside, so there was limited patio seating, but every table was taken. You order at the counter and then they bring the food out to you, and it took a while to get ours. It was also taking a while to turn tables, I think they were understaffed. Despite this, the staff was all really friendly and the food was good. I enjoyed the ahi tuna tacos and the fish was very fresh and flavorful. I do wish I had gotten the lime crema on the side though as it wasn't for me. My friend enjoyed the crab cakes basket and clam chowder and he said both were good! The desserts were my favorite part -- they were incredible. The girl at the counter told us that the baker comes in and bakes everything fresh daily and you can definitely tell! Since you order at the counter, you could even come in just for a sweet treat! They have cornhole on the covered patio and a full service bar, so overall a good place to pop in after a long day at the beach. read more

So good!! What a pleasant surprise to come eat here! Didn't know much about it coming in, but once in i remember it was the old Bearded Pig, still similar setup inside. Walk up counter to order, tables inside, bar in the middle that serves outside and inside, then a beautiful patio, we sat outside and enjoyed the lovely weather were having before it gets really hot! Now for the food, fantastic! I got the pick 2, with grouper and shrimp both blackened + 2 sides, I got coleslaw and Mac n cheese... only thing I wasn't loving was the Mac n cheese, it was like watery? Everything else was delicious! For about $20, I thought prices were great, seafood was very fresh and tasty! Tried some of my friends foods and loved the red shrimp with warm butter for dipping, so good! Traci (manager) was walking around saying hi to all the tables, just welcoming and friendly! Wish I loved closer, will definitely return! read more

Grouper Shack - Chicken tenders and sweet potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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Oh my goodness! I love the Grouper Shack. We always suit at the bar. Service us gear. Drinks are strong and food is delicious. Don't sleep on Grouper Shack! read more

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Food was extremely salty and I love salt. The blackened was inedible. Mgr came by and asked if all good. She took it back & got a plain piece of fish. Was better. A lot of flies near open trash cans...no lids. read more

Beautiful restaurant. Order at counter and sit down with a number. Self service drinks. As well as a full bar. The ceviche was disappointing. It wasn't citrus enough for my palate. And rather bland. The fried shrimp on the platter was as fine as you'll find in the area. Light breading on butterflied shrimp. The trigger fish was ok. Perhaps a bit over cooked. My husband enjoyed the redfish sandwich. The cabbage was OUTSTANDING! read more

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Great food! Two adults and five kids. We had a great time! Grouper bites, and tuna was delicious! Kids got chicken fingers and shrimp.

We happened in during the soft opening and now we cant wait to come back. They kept the setup similar to the previous spot just upgraded it all. It's an order at the counter and then sit or full service bar situation, we opted to sit at the bar. Our food did take a bit of time to come out but it was pretty busy and they were still working out the kinks but the flavor was on point. The shrimp on the nachos was cooked to perfection I just wish there were more. For dinner we both got a pick two combo with blackened fish. My husband got the shrimp and grouper, I got the trigger and grouper. The standard sides are fries and coleslaw or you can switch to another option for an upcharge. The blackened seasoning was really good. My grouper was slightly overcooked but it still was enjoyable. This will be one of our beach staples. read more

Grouper Shack - Blackened shrimp nachos - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

I got the house sale with blackened grouper - the grouper was amazing!!! Loved this meal and will be back to get it again! It's a small bowl to eat out of though read more

Grouper Shack - House salad with blackened grouper - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

Came here for the first time on Mothers Day. It was not very busy late afternoon which was a plus. The food is ordered at the counter which we love. Prices are great for seafood. Especially since the portions are large. The decor and vibe are on point! I got fried local shrimp and it was very good and piping hot! My wife got blackened grouper on a salad and it was very good as well. This isn't worth taking away a star but the coleslaw is a 3 out of 10 at best. I am a big slaw guy. This was too dry and flavorless. We'll definitely be back for the value, vibes and great seafood! read more

Loved this spot!! I don't always have high hopes with brand new restaurants as I know they will have some kinks to work out, but Grouper Shack did not disappoint. The service was really quick and I loved my tacos. The manager (I think) was walking around confirming everyone was pleased with their orders which I always appreciate, and the ambience of the space was great! read more

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I wasn't expecting much, but I loved the tropical vibe with options to sit inside or outside. The crabs were DELICIOUS and you can't beat the price. The Clam Chowder, yum! I highly recommend checking them out. read more

Ordered Shrimp basket, less than $20. I got 14 shrimp, local catch and fried perfectly. Great value and staff was very attentive and pleasant. Will definitely be returning. read more

Grouper Shack food is just ok at best! I had the whole fried snapper & oysters it wasn't cooked to order because it came out lukewarm. My husband had fried shrimp & fish with waffle fries everything was not cooked to order lukewarm to cold from under a light! In order for fried seafood to be good, it should be cooked to order! read more

I enjoyed my food & experience at the Grouper Shack! Austin provided phenomenal service behind the bar. Gave great recommendations as well. The fried crab claws were my favorite item, followed by the fish sandwich, fries, and coleslaw. The shrimp tasted a bit spoiled to me, my boyfriend didn't complain and liked them. They seemed a bit rancid per my tastebuds. Yuck! The sides were pretty tasty. There is an up charge for sides that do not come with the meal. The froze was refreshing, but I didn't taste watermelon, or rose. This place gets a steady flow of patrons. Indoor and outdoor seating available. Great service. Nice indoor dining seating and very clean. I can't wait to see what more they do as they settle in. The sign says soft opening as you enter. read more

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This is a fairly new restaurant on A1A near Jacksonville Beach. You order at the counter and they give you a beeper to take to your table. The restaurant offers nicely decorated indoor, outdoor and bar seating. The menu has about a dozen appetizers, seafood baskets, handhelds, tacos and soups and salads. I opted for the seafood combo basket and chose fried grouper and grilled shrimp. The basket also comes with waffle fries and a small cup of cole slaw. It was a nice experience. read more

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You order upfront and they bring your food. Clam strip grouper combo delicious and the lobster bisque was really good. Two mistakes made on our order but the manager and bartender took care of both to our satisfaction. Nice atmosphere too. Plenty of parking. read more

Evidently, all the friends/family gave this place 5 stars. It was awful. As a longtime beach resident I was looking forward to another great seafood restaurant option. This isn't it. I ordered the blackened shrimp and trigger. Never in my life have I had shrimp cooked this bad. The shrimp had a rubber texture. The trigger was.... Meh. The waffle fries, keep em'. It took 40 minutes to get our food. If you're planning on visiting this place, do yourself a favor and go to Dockside, Seafood Kitchen or Singletons. All three are better options. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. This is a one and done for us. read more

Imagine spending all day at the beach and now you're hungry for lunch. This place is absolutely that place to fill your hunger! There are several things I liked about the Grouper Shack first off it was a very laid-back vibe. I also loved the service at the front registers they were so helpful in me trying to figure out what I wanted to eat. Not being a huge seafood eater myself I eventually decided on the bang bang shrimp and the fried crab claws as an appetizer to split with a table. For a drink, I went with the Keylime piña colada and for dessert we ended up having the cookies and cream cookie. The shrimp and claws were good, but the piña colada and cookie were next level! Now I do think most of my opinion is due to the fact that I don't actually love seafood, but even as a non-seafood lover, I can say the shrimp and claws we're good I just could've eaten five cookies and had six piña coladas! I would suggest if your beach side checking this place out especially if you're looking to watch a game or something on TV. Also, it would be a great place to hang out with a big family. read more

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We visited here when they first opened and had a less than enjoyable evening as they lost our order and left a 2 star review. Well we came again on July 5, 2026 and had a great experience with excellent service , great food and and will definitely return read more

Wow this was a great idea for a special lunch at the beach! Love the vibe and menu! Crab legs were succulent and deliciously sweet. Ordering at the counter and take the tracker to your table so they know where to find you. Loves the grilled grouper too and would definitely w back to try other delectable options read more

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Food was ok, drinks were good, location is nice BUT: outside was a disaster! Empty tables full of garbage and no one bussing! I was excited to go, but sadly will not go back. They have a great location, but they need to get things figured out! I cannot even believe a manager would allow for that to happen... makes your patrons wonder what the kitchen looks like?!! read more

Grouper Shack - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville Beach, Florida

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the food was great, but, not so good in other places. so many empty tables, I cleaned. watched later when they finally did clear off tables they were t wiped off and any outside tables had containers and cups blown off from the weather, were just left there on the floor. pretty disgusting! read more

Casual dining, local fresh seafood with a full bar and a nice outdoor patio. Place your order at the counter they bring the food to your table. Food came quickly, the tuna tacos were yummy, blackened shrimp was tasty. They refilled our drinks promptly. The atmosphere is busy and sort of loud but that's just what I would expect from an order yourself kind of place. read more

Very thing was excellent at out last visit. I truly recommend this fine restaurant , our waitress was pleasant, informative. Plus made us laugh. Food was amazing delicious read more

waited 40 minutes so far for food. I went to ask and they seem unbothered by it. I see why they want a tip upfront. The table next to us waited 45 minutes and asked for a refund. read more

Food was excellent. Service was friendly but distracted. No one there to greet me at the door or counter. I stood around for awhile before just going to the bar. read more

This is our second visit. We will not have a third. The underwhelming portions are the deal breaker. The menu said 8 oz of fish in the basket, we did not get half of that. The taste of the fish was good, would be nice if we got what we paid for. I ordered shrimp tacos - six shrimp total. Not good enough. Nice outdoor seating, decent bar beverage menu meniu. Plenty of other seafood places at the beach. read more

Lots of choices on the menu. The grilled grouper bites are delicious!! The trigger fish on the Cesar salad was so good. Grilled is the way to go! The side salad and Caesar are weak in size and are missing some essential vegetables so there is plenty of room for improvement. The kitchen is fast! This is another place where you order at the counter, get your own non alcoholic drink and seat yourself. The restaurant has a lot of big tables to large groups an a nice size bar. read more

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Visited with my two daughters we sat outside on a Sunday afternoon around 1pm. It was busy. We went for the Whole fried snapper and was disappointed they were sold out. My daughter order an alternative whole fish. She thought it could have been seasoned more. The fries were hard and no salt at all. I ordered the trigger and shrimp. My shrimp was a little hard-fried and my fish needed a little more seasoning. My younger daughter enjoyed her crab bites. I did not. I would have liked to try the snapper. We did enjoy sitting outside. If you want to miss the crowd go at 2pm on Sunday. read more

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