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    Grouper Shack

    4.2 (158 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 10:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Aubree V.

    I ordered the grouper basket fully expecting a full fried fish, but ended up with fried filets. Had I known I would have just went with the appetizer. For less of the price I would have received the same thing. Other than the gal at the counter where you order your food there really isn't any customer service. Order your food sit down and wait. Food is good it's a great place to pull up your boat and have a quick bite. There's not much seating in side and outside has only 16 tables. It is nice and quiet I'm here on lunch so there's no kids running around. I see a lot of new comers so I'm only guessing most people don't come back for a second or third time. Of course I'm willing to give anything a second chance, but it's not bad at all. Atmosphere is relaxing. Drinks are really good.

    View from the deck and listening to reggae
    Kelly B.

    This place is a GEM! The food the service and ambience is incredible! The pricing is amazing and one of the few places in St Augustine that's really reasonable for seafood. My husband is from Puerto Rico and is a super huge fan of whole fried red grouper and this restaurant really specializes in that! We both ordered this dish when we came for the fried red grouper. We ate on the back deck and loved our view. We cannot say enough about the perfection of how the fish was fried and that it was the perfect size so that to not be stuffed. There are so many gorgeous places to take amazing photos walking in, while at dinner and leaving. If you are with kids, you can walk them down to the boardwalk -amongst the salt marsh to find wild birds while waiting for dinner to be brought to your table. But you have to be quick! Dinner comes quickly. I love this set up of ordering at the counter and someone runs your food to you. The vibe is super casual and on the salt marsh like REAL FLORIDA!! Enjoy the sunset colors so time your dinner right. On the plus side there were no bugs!! Many people were there just to sit at the really cool gigantic bar area!

    Kelly M.

    I love this place! This counter service restaurant is great. There is a beautiful outdoor patio that's located on the water's edge. An Inside eating area for those that want to enjoy view but not the outdoors. The food was wonderful. Yummy smoked fish dip, scrumptious lightly breaded fried shrimp, and creamy hot lobster bisque was on our table. I'm looking forward to trying the rest of the menu.

    Elizabeth M.

    Great seafood and right on the water in beautiful Saint Augustine. Casual and fun atmosphere. Started with the smoked fish dip and Peel & Eat shrimp. All were so good! Large and local shrimp. Oysters on the half shell and Grouper basket were all items I would definitely order again. Highly recommend!

    MaryLou B.

    Shoutout to our local community heroes like Scott, Crystal, and staff! This venue is a St Augustine treasure chest full of amazing food, refreshing drinks, happy patrons, personable staff, and true tropical Florida vibes! I love the laidback atmosphere and seaside shack chillin' flow. A well rounded menu from amazing raw oysters to fried grouper sandwiches. The comfort is well represented from conch fritters to greens to macaroni and cheese. The quality is superb and is the consistent! The bartenders are so lively, professional, and welcoming. The bartenders is the spot to sit if you want table service, if not just order at the front ordering counter and they bring the food out to the table. It is a beautiful venue to sit on the deck and absorb the atmosphere. There's also seating inside dining area. The staff is attentive, friendly, and they work like oiled machine. The entire meal was a fun treat and a great way to spend time making memories together. We loved it so much that we went two weeks in a row!! Picturesque views and photo ops are always free.... Taste the Love!!

    Gumbo
    Helaine R.

    Even though there was a line waiting to order, it moved fast. It was busy at 5:30 on a Friday but we found a great outside table. Having a drink and sitting out with a water view is a perfect vibe. Fountain drinks are self serve but everything else is delivered to the table. Thoughts on the food- Fish dip was excellent Gumbo was tasty, would have liked more shrimp and less sausage. Sweet potato mash was excellent Creamsicle-missed the orange taste, it was more like a pina colada, good but not what I had hoped for. Poke Bowl-delicious combination of flavors Grouper BLT-not the star of the show that I thought it would be. Good but not fantastic. Overall we really liked the place and will go back to try other menu items.

    View from our outdoor seating
    Martha G.

    Great spot. Hidden away Indoor seating and best outdoor seating. On the water. When you walk in be prepared to read menu on walk. You place your order with cashier and you ger your own cutlery napkins and drink. You gtab a yable and they find you and bring order to you. Fresh well prepared seafood. Great service.

    Fresh catch sandwich
    David F.

    Great location on the water. Sat outside on a hot day and it wasn't too bad. Counter ordering like a fish shack ought to be. I had the flounder fresh catch sandwich with the waffle cut fries and slaw. Pretty good. Got it blackened. For the fried grouper, I didn't love the breading. Cornmeal based which is to my liking. Just didn't have the seasoning I was expecting. And it seemed to hide the flavor of the fish. Very nice bartenders serve you replenishment of whatever you are drinking. Attentive management checking in on everyone. Plenty of parking in the oversize lot. Will come again.

    Staff was very friendly and attentive, especially manager Scott who made us feel so welcome! Food was delicious and the restaurant was so clean and cute!

    Waffle fries
    Caitlin G.

    We were greeted at the counter by a friendly employee who was knowledgeable about the menu and answered all our questions. I'd been wanting fresh fish so I got the Red Fish fresh catch. The fish was delicious! Exactly what I was looking for. My mom was so happy with her fries that she got a second order. Note that if you upgrade your sides ($2 each) it's a bigger portion than the fries and coleslaw the baskets come with. All the employees were friendly, including the food runners and manager. It was too cold to eat outside and the indoor seating was a bit limited, so I would get there early. I will definitely be back to try more fresh fish. **Though you order at the counter and not the table, the employees are all paid tip wage so keep that in mind when tipping.

    Blackened wahoo sandwiche
    Katie E.

    New little place located in a marina. We figured we would give it a try since the menu looked good. I wasn't sure how I'd feel about the order at the counter vibe but it's actually remarkably well organized and the people at the counter taking your order are super nice and happy to answer any questions. The food comes right to your table so ordering at the counter is really not a big deal at all. Tip: You can also order your alcoholic beverages at the food counter or you can go straight to the full bar. I had the fresh wahoo sandwich blackened. It was the best sandwich I've had in a long time. Mostly because the fish was perfect and the overall sandwich was simple so the fish was the hero. We also had the crawfish which were a nice treat. They were a special catch of the day so we definitely got an order of those. Others at the table also got crab legs and fried clams. Thumbs up from all around. The deck is gorgeous and the view is amazing. We saw some gorgeous birds and just enjoyed the peaceful setting. We will definitely be back.

    Blackened red snapper
    Rich G.

    So far a good experience. There is extra parking (on your left) before you get to the marina and the restaurant. Limited parking at the restaurant. You order first and pay. They give you a tracker that you place on your table. Some indoor seating more on their deck. Today it's a bit windy. A large bar area. There are five in our group we brought a fifth chair over to our table. Staff is friendly. Now the food. Compared to other places I feel the amount of fish you get is a bit on the small serving size. Fish was good. People in our group had grilled and blackened fish. Coleslaw excellent. Fries have been sitting for a bit - crunchy but hard. I mentioned the fries to the manager- they are challenging their fries - they are freshly prepared but come out hard - glad they are working on improving things. Outstanding views. Friendly staff. Will try again. It's a 4/5.

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    23 days ago

    I enjoyed a Grouper BLT that will be hard to beat anywhere! The best waffle fries around too. Great view. Great service! Thanks!

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    The food was excellent. Great price and the staff and atmosphere were perfect. Highly recommend the conch fritters.

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    Food was Delicious, view great. Manager extremely friendly and helpful to everyone. Super casual. Def coming back.

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    3 months ago

    Delicious seafood and large portions. Definitely got our money's worth. Kind and professional servers. We'll be back!

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    9 months ago

    Wow - the food, atmosphere, and service all were incredible! Highly recommend the bang bang shrimp, grouper and lobster roll!

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    food was fire! I had the whole red snapper some collard greens and some white beans. It's also a really nice atmosphere.

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    Great food, drinks, and atmosphere! Very friendly staff and very laid back. Would definitely recommend and will be going back soon.

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