We really enjoyed the food here! I got two sandwiches because we don't live super close so I wasn't sure when we would be back again. I loved the flavors of the brown butter lobster roll. Quite a bit of lobster and huge pieces! I loved the roll it was in too. I also got the North Shore 15 roast beef sandwich made with rare roast beef and a delicious bbq sauce! The tallow fries my boyfriend got with his sliders (not pictured) were great too! There were many other dishes I want to try from this place so we will definitely be back! You order and pay at the front and they give you a number and they bring it to your table. Very laidback and the staff were very nice and friendly! The ambiance is a casual, New England seafood shack feel. Very cute! read more

Ned's New England Deck - Brown butter lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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The clam chowder is good. Traditional New England clam chowder flavor. Personally I prefer to have larger chunks of clam. They're there, but they're small with bits of bacon included as well. But it is filled with those tiny clams bits and bite size chunks of potatoes and chives. There's a bit of separation oil between the chowder and butter. I enjoyed the shrimp basket. Spicy, it has peppers and jalapeños, but they're sweet. They're like candy but spicy. It comes on a bed of fresh cut potato style fries. I enjoyed this. I did miss a little bit more flavor in the breading, but the sweet and spicy sauce was perfect for this dish. It comes with a side of coleslaw and tartar sauce. I don't know if I would have dipped my shrimp in the tartar sauce with this kind of sweet and spicy sauce on the shrimp. Moving on to the Boston cream pie. A sweet bomb, but it's delicious. I taste a little bit of coconut but that could be a phantom flavor. The cream is sweet. The cake itself might be only a tad bit dry. I'm not so familiar with how a traditional Boston cream pie should be, but I enjoyed the cream and the chocolate is delicious, although I couldn't finish it because -as I said- it is very sweet. That's personal preference. I think it makes for a good dessert. I would have this pie with a cup of coffee and creamer, and very light sugar if you need sugar, to cap off the evening. The platters are large. The price may be a tad bit high. Next time I'll try the lobster roll. read more

Our friends introduced us to this place on a Friday evening, and we had a good experience. Went towards the end of the night which was nice, because it was less busy and the kids area outside was completely available (they have a kids area inside also for rainy days). We were a group of 6 adults and 5 kids. This place is counter service only (which doesn't bother us but it does others). I will say the young girl at the counter probably needed a little more training. I asked what salad dressings they had, and when she went to ask a coworker, she still did not come back confidently with the options and my salad ended up being served with no dressing. The menu has a good variety of options. I opted for the cup of clam chowder which was AMAZING! So creamy and a large portion size for a cup. My husband ordered the overstuffed chicken Caesar wrap and said it was definitely overstuffed with lettuce and croutons. He thought it needed more meat. Friends of ours ordered the brown butter lobster roll (7/10), the lobster bisque (7/10), and the north shore beef (10/10). Our friends are obsessed with the north shore beef so I'll definitely give that a shot next time. They have 4-5 options on the kids menu which are your standard mac n cheese, chicken, grilled cheese, etc. Portion sizes on those were large too. Drink wise- they serve beer and wine. They have a small variety of beer in cans and a few mixed wine drinks. I was shocked to see a local 16 oz beer was $11 for 1 can when I can get a 4 pack for $18. Overall, the response from the group was pretty favorable, and we will be back next time we're in the area. read more

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Love the decor and the comfy feel to the New England style eatery. Tucked away in the back corner Ned's just opened up.. and it has so much to offer. The guys running the front were engaging and fun.. and you can tell this is important to them succeed too! Original location in Virginia, they brought a nice menu and atmosphere to the fountains at St John's off CR210W just east of I95 past the truck stops. The lobster roll was plentiful and tasted so good.. the beef and fresh cut fries worth every single bite.. and it's huge! read more

Amazing fresh food and unique menu! We will definitely be coming back. They have a play area too! read more

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We stopped by Ned's New England Deck today and were glad we found it. We're from Boston, so it was nice to see clam chowder and both chilled New England and warm Connecticut-style lobster rolls on the menu. The service was fantastic, and the owner came out to say hello and chat with us. He and his family are from New England, and you can tell they're happy to share a bit of home here. It's a little tucked away, so don't give up if you don't see it right away. Go around to the back of The Fountains at St. Johns and look for the side entrance. It's worth stopping in and giving this local family's place a try. read more

Great atmosphere! Great Staff! Great menu selections! Great Service! Amazing yummy food!

Great food great service. Very clean and well lit. Brown butter lobster roll was amazing! Steve and the crew are awesome!

Nice place with potential and we knew it was only their fourth day open. We had a cup of clam chowder, a cold lobster roll and a roast beef sandwich, 3 way. We wanted fried clams but at $47 we passed. The chowder was okay, too thick for my liking but the wife liked it. Lobster roll was very good, clearly fresh meat. The roast beef needs work. The bun wasn't very warm so the cheese didn't melt at all and the beef itself was very chewy where it should be very tender. It may have been a bit too raw but it was also probably sliced too thick. I hope this improves. We'll try again in a month or so and see. read more

Ned's New England Deck - Cold lobster roll, just mayo. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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As a former New Englander, I had high hopes for the food here. How unfortunate for me that it was less than good. To start, the lobster roll was DELICIOUS and it was a 5-star lobster roll. Everything else, was not. My friends ordered the clam chowders to start. The only flavor it had was flour. Way too much flour and very little else. And, also ordered a full platter "crispy Brussel sprouts". The Brussel sprouts were deep friend in oil and much of the oil was on the deli paper - not drained first, just straight on to the paper in the basket and then drizzled with a sweet chili sauce. Had it not been swimming in the oil in the serving basket, they would have been more appetizing. When I showed the cashier, she said, "well, it's fried and the sauce on it makes it that way". Oil and sauce are 2 difference things. My other friend ordered the fish & chips. The French fries were soggy with oil and soft. We demonstrated how you could wring the oil from the French fry to the cashier. I would recommend the lobster roll (Down East) but the staff was not interested in hearing about our first/last experience. It was our first time, and it will be our last. They did credit the Brussel sprouts after we complained. read more

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This review is about the North Shore Beef sandwich. I am a lover of roast beef sandwiches and when I read that Ned's offered this particular version I had to run over and try one out. All I can say is that it far exceeded what I was ever hoping it would taste like. I ordered the large sized 3 way-classic option which was 6 ounces of thinly sliced slow-roasted beef (cooked rare to medium rare) piled high on a lightly toasted seeded bun topped with mayonnaise, a sweet bbq sauce on the beef and a slightly melted slice of white American cheese on the bottom side of the bun. It was unbelievably delicious and I can't wait to go back again to get another one. The large sized one I ordered was actually the smallest one they offer. They also offer super sized and extra super sized versions that have more meat and are served on toasted onion rolls instead of the seeded buns. Now that I know how awesome these are I will most definitely get one of the super sized options in the future. They also offer some other toppings you can choose from if you so desire such as crispy onion strings, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, horseradish and bleu cheese. The restaurant is very nicely decorated inside and also has a covered outdoor patio area with ceiling fans that you can dine in. Every one of the staff that I dealt with were very friendly and accommodating. read more

It was fantastic the manager was very kind and the food was wicked good. The patio was amazing and they even had a place for the kids to play read more

Tonight we ventured out to try a new place that just opened. I was completely surprised by the attention to detail and the customer service that we experienced tonight. I like the no frill of placing your order before you sat down. We ordered the lobster roll and the clam strip platter. Both were large enough that you did not walk away hungry. The tartar sauce complemented the clam strip perfectly. The fries were fresh and extremely good. The lobster roll was full of clear meat with a pleasant top split roll. The desserts were ranging from apple donuts to wicked whoopee pies. If you in the area you should check this place out it is well worth it. I hope they are very successful and have a long stay in the area. Next time I will take pictures it was so good I ate it before I remembered to take a picture of it. read more

Food was great and really fresh! I had the North Shore Beef (black and blue) and my wife had the brown butter lobster roll. She had the fries and I had truffle fries. All of it tasted great with big portions. We will definitely be back. read more

This is must go. Food was unbelievable true New England feel. The whole belly clams were incredible fresh and the onion strings are made perfect. If you love New England seafood and both shore beef don't think twice just go. read more

Avoid this place: Arrogant management, hazardous floors, and inedible garbage. I rarely leave reviews like this, but this experience was a disaster from start to finish. This restaurant just opened, and it is already absolutely filthy. The Hazards & Disorganized Staff Right after ordering, I went to use the restroom and almost fell flat on my face into the splits because the floor was so greasy and disgusting. I immediately walked over to the manager, who was standing there chatting with a couple at a table about baseball. When I warned him about the floor, he literally just smiled at me and ignored it. I continued on and told the girl at the register that I almost fell. She replied, "I know, I almost fell earlier," and then proceeded to step on the floor to demonstrate, doing the splits herself. We should have walked out right then and there. The Inedible Food Instead, we stayed, only to be served complete garbage: * The Lobster Roll: The lobster was completely overcooked. Worse, it was covered in black, burnt chunks from a dirty cooktop. (See photos) * The Baked Beans: They came in a plastic bowl and were harder than cement. I tried to press my fork into them, and the fork couldn't even penetrate the surface. * The Side Salad: My husband paid a $6 upcharge for a side salad, and it consisted of exactly two pieces of butter lettuce. The Insulting Management When I brought the burnt black pieces in my lobster roll to the manager's attention, he insulted my intelligence by trying to tell me it was "brown butter." He then arrogantly bragged that he serves 3,000 lobster rolls a week. This man is completely defensive, has zero customer service skills, and refuses to issue an apology when his kitchen serves substandard food. He seriously needs Kitchen Nightmares to come in and humble him. A Much Better Alternative Save your money and skip the hassle of dealing with an arrogant owner who serves burnt food and insults you for pointing it out. If you want a truly delicious lobster roll, drive 10 minutes down the road to DJ's Clam Shack in St. Augustine. You will not be disappointed. I have absolutely no affiliation with them--I'm just a frustrated customer trying to save someone else from a miserable dining experience. read more

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Roast Beef sandwich was great, friendly staff. Can't wait to go back and try something different. read more

I ordered my food to go. But all my orders came out correct and made well so I would say service is perfect. I had clam strips, NE Clam Chowder, crispy Brussel sprouts, baked beans, fried onion strings, sliders, donut holes. Clam strips was a ginormous serving but it reminded me of the strips I used to get when I went to NE every year. The tray came with the tartar sauce so you do not have to request for it. Onion strings were made perfect. NE clam chowder did not have enough "meat" in it. Guess I was used to having a "packed" NE Clam Chowder from NE area. It was mostly cream. The 2 cheeseburger sliders were perfect. I brought it to work for my lunch and it was the perfect serving size. Their sliders is like the size of burgers from other restaurants. Crispy Brussel sprouts were a little salty for me and the "clumpy" blue cheese on it does not blend well with the flavor of the Brussels. I had to eat it with my plain white rice to neutralize the "saltiness". The baked beans was a little on the "mushy" side but the flavor is wonderful. And lastly, the donut holes are the closest to the Apple Cider Donuts consistency from up north. I now have a go to place when I crave for those donuts...a donut hole is good substitute. It could use less sugar though since it is being served with a caramel syrup. Just the sugar alone, you should make the caramel syrup optional. My husband says he found out they use tallow for frying. That's why it does not have the regular cooking oil kind of greasiness. But overall, thankful there's a new go to place that is like being in NE. A definite must try especially for those who love NE food. I cannot review any of the food with shellfish so I am sure it would be perfectly made the NE way. Thank you to the owners who brought Ned's to our area. read more

Awesome fried belly clams and lobster rolls. Its nice to have a restaurant that serves good New England style food. Steve the owner and his staff were very wellcoming and friendly. I will definitely be going back and telling my friends about this great restaurant. read more

Excited to try Ned's going in: we're from Massachusetts, and whole belly clams/lobster rolls are some of our favorite foods. Ned's is a solid spot with great potential, but has some minor issues to work out as a new restaurant. Service: it was rather busy when we went (dinner rush), and they seemed a little understaffed for the size of the line. Despite this, service was still solid; credit to the young lady working up front, she was working her tail off, running the register, expo, and bringing orders to tables/checking on dining customers. Food: we ordered the whole belly clam plate and a Derby way beef. Beef was good; not something I typically seek out, but I would definitely get it again. Clams were also great: cooked well, great flavor and not too greasy/heavy. Bellies on the clams were a bit small (especially for the price). In my opinion, DJs down in St Augustine is better quality & value for clams, but Ned's is also great, and much closer if you live in the 210 area. Ambiance: the dining area was clean. Inside seemed nice but a little cramped (the restaurant was busy), so we decided to eat outside on the back patio. Outside was nice enough, only complaint is that the dumpster is also out back. It's far enough away from the patio that the smell isn't overbearing, but as you can imagine, the dumpster at a seafood restaurant (I imagine other restaurants in the plaza use it as well) doesn't exactly smell like roses. While this may have been caused by the wind carrying the smell, perhaps some fans on the back patio (if they have them already, I didn't notice them) could help alleviate this, and help cool it down during the summer. Overall, Ned's is a great spot. As with any new restaurant, they have some minor kinks to work out, but I could easily see Ned's becoming one of our favorite spots on 210 with time. It's nice to have a place nearby with a taste of home, we'll be back to try the lobster roll! read more

This New England girl was so excited to try Ned's fried whole belly clams and new england clam chowder. First 46.99 for a platter of whole belly clams and a lot of French fry's is RIDICULOUS. The clams were good but very small bellies. the chowder was not good. Both myself and my husband had multiple bites of flour balls and the chowder had a weird taste. The Cole slaw was awful and didn't even look good. The onion rings were almost too thin and had a burnt taste. i cannot justify 86.00 for lunch. I was so excited to try this restaurant but won't be back. read more

Amazing food and staff! Really enjoyed the north shore beef and chowder. Service was quick and helpful