Muddy Waters in Deerfield Beach is one of those places that immediately feels like classic, old-school Florida. The ambiance is wonderfully old Florida eclectic--a little quirky, a little laid-back, and full of character. It has that relaxed coastal vibe that makes you want to slow down and enjoy your meal. From the moment we walked in, the service was amazing from start to finish. The staff was friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without ever feeling overbearing. It set the tone for a really enjoyable dining experience. For food, I had the blackened mahi mahi sandwich, which was fantastic. The fish was perfectly seasoned with a nice blackened crust, while still tender and flavorful inside. My partner ordered the paella, and it was excellent as well--rich, well-balanced, and packed with flavor. Overall, Muddy Waters delivers on all fronts: great atmosphere, outstanding service, and delicious food. It's the kind of spot that feels uniquely Floridian and definitely worth a visit if you're in the Deerfield Beach area. read more

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Can't beat this hidden gem for great seafood and other items at the prices charged. Great dive must go. Be sure to be hungry and thirsty! Difficult to decide what to order as so many delious choices! read more

Probably won't be back. Service was terrible. Sat outside. We both got the fried shrimp and I also added the scallops on mine. Scallops were very good, large and fresh. My wife's order was messed up. Not a very good experience for a first time. Table was also sticky when we sat down. Waited a while just for drinks. read more

Great mahi-mahi fish tacos, oysters, Rockefeller my son had roasted barbecue chicken with corn on the cob. Great restaurant tough to find but well worth the hunt. It's off of Hillsborough and Lyons. Highly recommended. read more

Muddy Waters - Tables eating outside big veranda covering. - American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

the mussel dish was the worst. Too small and dried out. Never finished it. Happy Hour martinis advertised on website at $4.95. I was charged $9 each for two. You owe me a me refund. Or a dinner. read more

My friend comes here often & recommended it. So- we met for lunch. At first, I had trouble finding the restaurant. It's in the middle of a shopping plaza. Once I found it- I was glad to find a handicap spot right in front. As soon as I walked in, there were tables & benches for outdoor dining. Really interesting fish decor & lighting. There is a host booth there as well. We went to eat inside. There are a couple of bars & additional seating as well. I heard the oysters on the half shell were good- I ordered them. They were good. My friend ordered peel & eat shrimp- also good. My salmon salad was very plentiful & delicious. My friend ordered the Atkins plate. All in all. Will definitely come back. Probably set up a luncheon for my ladies group. read more

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A buddy came up to take me to lunch for my birthday and this is where we ended up. - Food was decently priced and tasted good. - Service was friendly but slow. - The decor was tropical and beachy. Now, all that said, nothing was bad but nothing was great either, it was fine, just fine, sadly there was nothing to make this place stand out or be my "gotta go back". read more

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Oysters were big & tasty ... service was great ! The clam chowder is the best around. Love the decor and location is easily accessible from I95 or the Florida Turnpike. read more

Muddy Waters - One dozen raw oysters ... - American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

I'm 20 years overdue in leaving Muddy Waters a stellar review. I've been a local since '05. We showed up with the mischievous doggies for some outdoor dining adventure. We both ordered a Bloody Mary and I started with an oyster shooter before we delved into a dozen raw oysters with lemon, horseradish, and cocktail sauce. Happy Hour is 7 days a week from 4-7pm and Saturday has shrimp for 1.25 each. We went with a half dozen blackened shrimp which came with tartar sauce. Delicious and casual seafood fiesta in Deerfield Beach. I have my eyes on Monday's corned beef and cabbage special. Shoutout to our waiter Keegan and the fun staff. They made our doggies feel like they are at home! read more

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I have heard so much about Muddy Waters & I'm excited to meet friends here for lunch, wearing my Tommy Bahamas best. They're known to have the best lobster, fresh seafood, comfort food and casual island vibe. This kitschy pirate-themed restaurant & sports bar has with karaoke & music nights. They offer a loyalty club, sell colorful swag, have big screen TVs at the bars for sports and a happy hour. The first Saturday of every month they barbecue seafood over charcoal here. It was difficult to find the restaurant, it was sort of hidden. They are located in a nondescript strip mall with free parking in front. There are 2 dining areas, 2 unique bars & an outdoor covered patio. The restaurant was very dark so we sat outside at a table with benches that rocked. Rockstar was our waitress and she was on point. Now the menu, there were pages, it was a hard choice. Everything looked and sounded delicious. The chowders, sandwiches, barbecued ribs, fish, mac & cheese po'boys, salads, tacos, burgers, pastas & seafood platters filled a huge menu. I ordered lobster bisque with an oyster Rockefeller appetizer, both were tasty. My husband enjoyed his oyster po' boy with mountains of onion rings, although he said it wasn't authentic. Friends enjoyed their black and blue shrimp and salads. read more

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We love this place! The Shipload of Mussels and escargot are our go-to favorites for apps. To die for. My husband loves the Rasta Pasta and I like to get the Seafood Diablo for my entree. The service is always friendly and the outdoor seating with the swing tables and island decor is amazing when the weather is nice. Don't let the strip mall location turn you off - this place is a gem! read more

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Horrible take out service. Ignored by bartenders (who were chatting among themselves and looked directly at me) when standing at the bar area for pick up, finally when I spoke up one of them came over and was very condescending And flat out rude! Poor customer service is not as bad as paying $13.00 for a chicken Philly (Wednesday special) that didn't even cover the whole bun and after careful investigation had exactly 7 small squarish chicken pieces covered by way too much cheese. The "fish stew" had one piece of what seemed to be salmon???? 4/01/2026 0 stars but you can't post unless you select at least one read more

Excellent! We sat outside, and had a really nice waiter named Bradley. I got the Fish Reuben, my family got the artichoke dip, beans and rice, and fish tacos. Everything was great. Would definitely go back if I lived close. The prices were also very reasonable and the inside was nice and rustic. Great stuff! read more

One of the best restaurants I've visited! The decor and vibe were great! I loved how spacious the outdoor patio was. And the birds, squirrels, and dogs made it very interesting. The service was awesome! Everyone was so friendly and attentive. The menu was huge! We had a hard time selecting our food. We ended up going with the following appetizers: 1. Blackened shrimp w/ blue cheese dip- awesome and definitely recommended! The shrimp were seasoned very well and the blue cheese just set the flavor off. 2. Buffalo wings- wings were cooked perfectly and had just enough sauce. 3. Raw oysters- self explanatory. Very fresh and nice size. I was just missing the vinegar. 4. Spinach and artichoke dip- freshly made and very rich. Very filling and tasteful. I absolutely recommend trying this place! We almost went back for dinner it was so good, but they closed a little early. read more

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This place is beautiful. I sat outside. The staff is wonderful. They took care of me. I recommend anyone to come here and the food is great and this isn't my first time here I've been here multiple times for breakfast and dinner. Everything is delicious. Come on out enjoy. read more

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Really good food and the service was great! We sat on the sliders outside and it was fun! We would recommend this place

Great place for for Seafood! With the rustic nautical charm. Tuesday Nite 6:30pm the bar was full. We were seated in a booth for my friends birthday dinner. We had -Raw oysters $1.75 each. -Black & Blue Shrimp, 6 spicy grilled medium sized shrimp, with blue cheese dipping sauce. Tasted great but a small portion -Portobello Salad with balsamic vinegarette. -Fried Oyster Poor Boy sandwich. Delicious -Tues Drink special was tasty $7 coconut rum pineapple drink! Great value Our Server was so busy, was difficult to get her attention. Needed lemons for seafood, more Napkins . So that's annoying when the servers don't check on your satisfaction right after the food is served. But I highly recommend, we will be back! read more

We are snowbirds in Florida every winter and heard about Muddy Waters a few years ago. We love to come here as often as we can , good deals at Happy Hour and the bartenders know how to pour !! It's always fun , the clientele and staff are easy to talk to, lots of regulars but most of all it is unpretentious!! The food choices are very good seeing how many tables are eating. We have had oysters both raw and cooked and they are always fresh and good, calamari were some of the best we ever tasted , conch chowder nice and spicy . Hope to have everything on the menu . read more

Muddy Waters - Bourbon!! - American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

This spot is tucked away in an unassuming strip mall but don't let that deter you. This place is amazing! While visiting family in Deerfield we decided to stop by Muddy Waters for dinner and we were so impressed. It has a fun low key kind of divey seafood vibe. We stopped by on a Sunday and were surprised to find out we were right on time for happy hour. Our server let us know they have happy hour daily which is great to know! For my entree I went with the blackened mahi Caesar wrap with a baked sweet potato. The mahi was delicious and the meal was so filling. My boyfriend got the rack of ribs and the sauce was so nice and smokey. Others at the table got a grilled mahi wrap with fried sweet potatoes and a burger and fries. Everyone ate every last bite so I'm assuming we all loved our meals. I have to say I really appreciated the different types of side dishes they had! Our server was also so nice! We asked if he could take some photos of us and he jumped right in and took some amazing shots! He also gave us great recommendations and checked up on us throughout the meal. This is going to be on regular rotation for us going forward! read more

VIP service from the Hostess and server. sat at the table on the left when you walk inside. nice table. excellent visit. Food ordered, dozen steamed clams- excellent. flavorful butter sauce. a winner! dozen raw oysters- delicous ones. large but not to large. just perfect. Seafood Mac & Cheese- loaded with shrimp, crab, & lobster. creamy, delicius! Pound of peel & eat Shrimp- Bang Bang style for $2.00 extra. excellent, huge shrimp, so good I ordered another pound to go. no pictures tonight. just taking in a first time visit. place was jammed packed. service was great from start to finish. will return again. nice visit. read more

Muddy Waters - Bang Bang Shrimp! excellent! Huge Shrimp, great flavor. excellent visit! so good this was a togo for later order. that good! - American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Wish this place was closer to home! Great dive bar with bar food. Came here on a Sunday and sat outside. It's amazing that the outside part is so cutely decorated with plants, trees and sea themed decorations. We had the following: 2 draft beers, a dozen raw and fresh oysters, cold - spiced shrimp, a crispy wedge salad, fries and blackened mahi mahi. Everything we had was fresh and tasty. The blackened mahi could've been a little more blackened but good overall. Would definitely come back, bathrooms were clean and parking is free in the shopping plaza. read more

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things have changed drastically seems all the waitresses and waiters are very unhappy! been going many years! yes they are always busy but doesn't give them a reason to be nasty and unfriendly. clearly they are not in need of new patrons so why bother being nice... I generally have to ask for everything including extra napkins... fish tacos used to be delicious very dried out and clam chowder had no clams... read more

The restaurant definitely has personality. It is a good-sized place with a nice outdoor sitting area. It has those rocking booths. They did a good job with the decorations. It's nice and tropical. The inside is a must-see. I felt like I was on a pirate island with so many cool decorations all round me. I sat across the treasure chest lol. I got the clam chowder. I liked it. It was good and chunky. The calamari was good. I ordered the Mahi tacos and I liked them. The menu surprised me a little. I thought because of the restaurant theme that the menu would have more seafood selections. I enjoyed the food I had and my time here. David, our waiter was great. He was a treasure. He gave good food recommendations, and his personality was great. He had me laughing. read more

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Appealing ambience and great service. Enjoyed the Caribbean motif. My shrimp entree tasted like it was frozen and heated up. read more

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David and all the servers are fabulous! We love the manager and the food is made fresh to order. If you are a seafood lover like we are, the tacos, salads and pasta dishes are great! We love to watch games here during football season and all year round when we want easy, good and consistent dinners. read more

Saving the best for last, Muddy Waters will be my final review for 2023. I absolutely love this restaurant. It's not fancy or pretentious, nor is it expensive or have over the top food and service. The vibe is relaxed with a Key West theme throughout the restaurant. There is plenty of outside seating on their covered patio, and they have those roller rocker tables to sit on, you know the kind that swing back and forth. The guests seem to love them, but I won't sit outside as the cigarette/cigar smoke is intense. This is great for guests who smoke, but I like to get in and out of the restaurant quickly to avoid the smoke. The outside patio is dog friendly, and the servers will even bring your pup a bowl of water. How sweet! I really love the Shipload "O" Mussels, which is 1.5 pounds of plump mussels that are simmered in either marinara or a white wine garlic sauce. I stick with the white wine sauce because it's so delicious and I love garlic. You can add on pasta for a few dollars, but the mussels are more than enough on their own. They include some garlic toast to dunk in the sauce. Large peel and eat shrimp (served on ice) are fresh and delicious, and on Saturdays, they are on special for just .99 cents per shrimp! They have daily specials and happy hour is every day from 4-7pm. The fish dip is excellent, but I wish they still served it with flatbread crackers instead of tortilla chips. Also served with the fish dip are carrots, celery, tomatoes, red onions, and jalapeños. They give you a nice sized portion of fish dip, and it's very, very good. The lobster bisque was a little salty, but I still enjoyed it, and I would order it again. The shepherds pie (served on Monday) is tasty. I did take-out, and my burger was one of the better burgers I have had in a long time. They have an extensive menu with something for everyone. Even the pickiest person will find something here. For so many reasons, this is my favorite pick for 2023. I love that it's so laid-back and casual. I love the food. I love the chill vibe. I love feeling comfortable even when I come in alone. Don't come here expecting a high-end dining experience because you will not get that here. It's not fine dining by any means. But it is low-key and comfortable, along with good food, reasonable prices, and easy parking. There is no need to dress up. Just come to unwind and have some good food. Sometimes, they have live music, but check out their website or give them a call to find out the schedule. read more

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There's indoor seating and a ton of outdoor seating. I thought it would be uncomfortable eating outside, but it was very cool during our meal. Our booth, as it seemed all of the booths were, had swinging benches, which made it more fun for the kids. They may suffer from having too many options on the menu. It's so hard to specialize in everything, so I think our enjoyment of the food reflected that. My reuben? It was okay. The grilled salmon? My birthday boy enjoyed it. The onion straws? Excellent. I did enjoy the buffalo wings, but we only ordered a few for an appetizer. One big complaint...the restroom. Is there only one? We went indoor to use it and found only one unisex bathroom. For a restaurant that can seat maybe 150 people, one toilet? Really? I hope I missed the goldmine of bathrooms in another part of the restaurant. read more

Muddy Waters - Reuben and onion straws. - American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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I really love the food and drinks here. The staff is amazing. Peel and Eat Shrimp is our fave.. read more

Muddy Waters - Really tasty and tall glass of water! - American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

Lots of choices for kinds of foods, nightly specials, friendly staff. Only problem was noise but it's to be expected in a bar atmosphere.

It's been a long time since I've visited Muddy Waters. Was in west Deerfield and decided to stop by and have lunch. We ordered the appetizer of fried oysters, their Saturday special $1 peel and eat shrimp, Grilled Mahi Fingers & the Fisherman's Mahi Reuben. Everything came out at once which isn't why you order apps but it is what it is. The oysters were so small they looked like tater tots and were nothing like they used to be. So that was disappointing. The grilled mahi was super dry and over cooked this also was a bust. The peel and eat shrimp were delicious. I order them in the spicy mud water. I could of ordered another 20 and been very happy. I also had the mahi Reuben which was a strong 3.5/5. Nicely cooked piece of fish, cheese and the toppings. Note: the bread wasn't that great it was kinda cheap and I think If the lettuce & sauce was on the bottom it might be better. All and all it was okay. If it was my first time here I would not be going back but since I used to come here all the time 2+ years ago I will give it another try. Maybe on a weekday after work. read more

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If I could give negative stars I would--I found a worm in my fish, and when I told the manager he said it was a tendon. Just look at the photo- pretty obvious what it was. Pretty horrified, my family and I immediately stopped eating and didn't want to eat anything else. Manager even said a woman with chicken inside had a similar program. I felt bad for the waiter, he was embarrassed and obviously it was not his fault. People, be careful eating here--my family and I won't ever come back. This has never happened to me before anywhere. read more

Can't believe that it has been five years since my last review here. Came to meet a girlfriend for lunch and we had wonderful service and good food. We were chatting away, of course, and the server was lovely to let us do so without intrusion. We were checked on frequently and the manager even stopped by to make sure all was well. They have a large menu and a number of items looked very good. In the past, I've had their oysters, soft shell crab sandwiches, wedge salads, clams, etc etc. And I've enjoyed them all over the years. They used to have happy hour specials at the bar, too. Not sure if they still do, but when we left the bar area was fairly full -- so I think so. Each day they have some different lunch specials. They had corned beef and cabbage and shepherd's pie the day we came. But I was in the mood for seafood. The only negative for me is their outdoor seating where they allow smoking. If you are eating inside -- as we were doing -- you may have to walk through an area of smoke. We both ordered the chilled peel n eat shrimp. I got mine with old bay on the side and she got hers with cocktail sauce. The shrimp were huge and so fresh. I'd get this again in a heartbeat. Before the shrimp, we each tried their soups. She had the lobster bisque and said it was good -- it looked very creamy. I liked my clam chowder although it didn't have many clam pieces in it, it was fine. I was too full but i saw they still had their banana cream pie on the menu....Next time! And yes, I'm sure I'll be back -- a lot sooner this time. read more

Muddy Waters - Clam chowder - American Near Me - Deerfield Beach, Florida

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Everything could be much better here! The service is fair but the food is really lousy! Don't be fooled by cheap oysters prices because they're not even worth what they charge! All the fried food I tried tasted like it had been fried in the filthiest fryer you could imagine! I won't be back! read more

WE started out with the raw oysters they were a little plumpy and didn't taste like much of anything. Next we had the New England clam chowder and the lobster bisque, they were both just OK not really anything special. For our entrees We ordered the mahi over carribean rice and the filet with potatoes. The mahi over rice was so mushy, had no taste and was smothered completely in onions, would not recommend that dish. The steak and potatoes were bland. The service was ok I feel like I seen the manager more than I seen the waitress. He was also nice enough to take the mahi off the bill being that we didn't eat the mahi at all. Ambiance is chill, we were seated outside, kinda had a key west vibe. I would try this place again but for bar food like burgers and fried stuff. read more

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Always excellent service and food serves fresh and hot at a reasonable price. The menu is quite large and the daily specials are also worth it. This is a restaurant you can always count on a good meal and great service. read more

Once again my go to dish was top notch , the famous jambalaya over rice with garlic bread . The side salad with cilantro vinaigrette was top tier as well - I'll be back on my next trip to Flo Rida ! read more

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Love their huge shrimp on Saturdays . Every time I came into town always our place to eat.

If it wasn't for the spotty service, this would easily be a four star place. The first thing is the menu. The print is big and easy to read and it's got lots of options. I started out with alligator bits. Other than that, I wish the pieces would have been larger they were very8 good. And the sauce that accompanied it, it was a bit spicy with incredible flavor. Mm, good! I followed that with a cup of conch chowder. I was very surprised. It had a really good flavor as well as a nice spicy kick. It's a good thing because our server never brought me the bottle of Tabasco sauce I asked for. For dinner, I couldn't, I had to have jumbalia. I got served over angel hair pasta instead of rice, but I also had the chef give me half the amount of pasta, then they normally give. " I'm not supposed to have the pasta or rice," and this made it easier for me to control my potion size. I'm pretty sure I'll be back with my wife and daughter. Since there are plenty of non meat options. read more

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Having cockroach running across your table while eating is not a good thing Not a clean restaurant table and menu is sticky then with the cockroach I would not go back read more

We were looking for a place with a little different kind of atmosphere and thought we'd try Muddy Waters. We were greeted at the entrance and decided to eat inside, the decor was eclectic but mostly nautical / beach / fishing. Were seated and server came quickly. Decided to get an appetizer while deciding on entree. We ordered the artichoke and spinach dip. It was pretty good and a huge serving, maybe enough for 5-6 people. I ordered the Delmonico steak, with a side salad. The steak comes with potato and mixed vegetables. Salad was nice. Steak came and was definitely at least 12 oz if not more. It was a little under from my desired temperature but was very good. Potato was huge. It was almost Too much food. Definitely get your money's worth here, and service was excellent. read more