Indoor/outdoor seating, clean, and fast service…read more BEST fresh seafood I've had in YEARS!!! Peel and eat shrimp and scallops were fire. Fluffy hush puppies. Weather was perfect, great breeze and views from back patio. Will be coming back.

First time visiting this restaurant and found it to be quite nice. My wife & I sat at the bar…read morewhich is first come first serve which was a great idea on a Sunday around noon time as when we sat down there was a line almost to the restaurant rooms which started from the ordering area. With seating at the bar we were served right away by a pleasant women who worked with us our entire stay. We started with the fish dip which was very good. A bit more cream cheese than I normally like but was still very good. Also had the Crab Savannah soup which is like a tomato based she crab soup, excellent!! For our entrees my wife had the Poke' Bowl with seared tuna. Asked for medium rare but got more to a medium color (gray) but the veggies that it came with were fresh, flavorful & crisp! For my self I had the oyster poor boy which was huge! Plenty of oysters and cooked just right. The remoulade sauce had a nice flavor and the veggies also were fresh & crisp. The ambience is more like a warehouse feel but I'm ok with that kind of atmosphere. In talking with our server Sunday's is there busiest day. So, if coming on a Sunday get there early or pack some patience as the food was very good & worth the trip. Thank you for a nice time! We'll be back!!

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.

This restaurant is amazing stop for food on way home. This is my go to spot for gizzards and liver…read more There is not much competition for those options. The other competition does nkt even compete with hook though. They have lots of other options on the menu. Suggest you check it out if in regency.

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.

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!

Greeeeat spot to try! Fried chicken and wings were great!! Since we're in the south, give the…read moregizzards and fried liver a try! Absolute hidden gem of a spot! The burger wasn't the best but we're still going to try it again for redemption!

It's a nice venue with outdoor seating. It doesn't look brand new, but it doesn't look well…read moremaintained and very clean. The person taking the order said that they were famous for their fish sandwich and that it was made of Pollock. I decided to give it a try. It was twice as big as what I'd get in Miami and about 4 times the fish I'd get in NYC. And was delicious. The fish was perfectly fried. None of the pieces were overdone or soggy. Even the bread was delicious, and I'm not even a bread person. About 5 state troopers pulled up after me and they were raving about how delicious the food is here. I'd definitely come back.

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.

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.

I tried D'Bo's Daiquiris on a Tuesday because I happened to be in Jacksonville for a concert…read morenearby, and my sister asked me to check the place out for her since she had been seeing it all over TikTok. I saw they had a Tuesday deal for two margarita pitchers for $20 so I was really excited to try them. You cannot see into the restaurant from the street so they looked closed but once I got to the door and heard the music, I went right in! Unfortunately, the drinks were a major disappointment. I ordered a blackberry margarita and a mango margarita and both had a very strange taste. I ended up having to send the blackberry pitcher back because it was that bad. I honestly think the premade margarita base may have been the issue because neither drink tasted right. Thankfully, the shrimp tacos were AMAZING! They were some of the best shrimp tacos I've had, and they definitely weren't stingy with the shrimp. Even the chipotle sauce which I was initially hesitant about, paired perfectly with the tacos. The staff was also very friendly and didn't give us any trouble at all when we returned the blackberry pitcher which I really appreciated. The decor was super cute with paintings featuring influential artists and notable figures throughout the restaurant. But the DJ was definitely the highlight of my visit! I didn't stop dancing or singing the entire time. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Jacksonville and give the drinks another try. The restaurant was packed with people enjoying a variety of menu items, so I think a second chance is definitely deserved. Hopefully the drinks I try next time are better because the food, atmosphere, staff and music were all great

My friend and I were in town. We were told about this restaurant, and decided to try it. It was a…read morecool spot. The music was on point! We started with the 2 for $20 margaritas pitchers, but did not enjoy them. We ordered the shrimp tacos for our meal. Those were a hit! The shrimp were seasoned well. They gave you a good portion.

Even tho there's closer seafood places to my house, I still drive the extra 7 mins. Foods amazing…read moreand the service is good

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.