I've been numerous times over the years, this latest visit was for a large birthday party- so large, we basically took over the upstairs! Quay was our personal server and I think he was our bartender too- although there was another person back and forth behind the bar. We added a little chaos to the mix with a handful of family who showed without rsvp-ing. Add in toddlers plus easily 15 people.... Yeah- mad respect for Quay!!! I admit to being sad that I couldn't get my broiled platter- that is my favorite Fish Camp dish, and apparently not available for lunch. I pivoted and got the steam pot for 2. For myself. And guess what- I ate all the crab, hmmm so happy! Laugh- it was hilarious, I was still cracking crab while everyone sung happy birthday! I was thrilled. I brought home most of the potatoes, corn and such- it even had mushrooms and broccoli! YUM! My old fashioned was also perfection in a glass. John had the shrimp and fish basket and loved every bite. Several raved about the shrimp and grits. Caron loved her mahi mahi. Connor got the Spicy Wild Caught Shrimp Linguine with White Wine, Garlic, Tomato, Pecorino and inhaled it! Even the kiddos were super happy with the kids chicken strips, although the kitchen delivered the first plate to the wrong toddler and the lovely parents didn't question how they got food without ordering and that little girl dug right in. Opposite end of the table- this grandma spoke up and we split the food so all the littles were fed. Considering our chaotic group, it went very well. I didn't hear a single complaint from our party. Hopefully we didn't drive the staff too crazy! read more

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I used to absolutely love this place. It was our go-to for seafood, celebrations, family dinners, and special occasions for years. We recommended it constantly and genuinely enjoyed supporting them. Unfortunately, after our last few experiences, that loyalty is completely gone. The problems really started during a dinner visit with my spouse. We had a reservation for two and specifically requested a booth because my spouse has herniated discs and booths are much easier on her back. The hostess with glasses told us there were "no booths available for parties of two," so we were seated at a tiny two-top directly in front of an empty booth. Minutes later, another couple - who apparently didn't even have the correct downstairs reservation because Wheel House was closed for a private event - was seated in that exact booth instead. When I politely questioned it, I was told they were "accommodating them." Interesting, because apparently accommodating a medical issue for customers with a reservation didn't matter. Still, we decided to give the restaurant another chance for Mother's Day. To their credit, we were seated at a booth this time after I both noted it in the reservation and called ahead to confirm it. Our waiter was someone we immediately recognized from a previous visit, and my parents mentioned he had waited on us before at that same table. Somehow, from that comment alone, he became convinced we were related to Chef Tim Tillus. From there, things got bizarre. He kept talking about "Timmy," mentioning reunions and saying he used to live with him. The restaurant was extremely loud, and my father had forgotten his hearing aids that day, so honestly we could barely understand what he was talking about. We just smiled politely and focused on asking about the menu because we truly had no clue where the conversation was going. Eventually, he came back and realized we were NOT Chef Tim Tillus' family. He then explained that the kitchen staff had apparently been laughing because the chef saw us and said, "That's not my family." So somehow this became a whole ordeal in the kitchen over a completely innocent misunderstanding. We laughed awkwardly because what else do you do at that point? But honestly, the whole interaction felt strange and unprofessional. Unfortunately, the food was even worse than the awkward service. My spouse ordered the all-day seafood soup, and somehow there was basically ZERO seafood in it. That alone was shocking because their soups used to be incredible. My father ordered the broiled platter, and the portion size was honestly embarrassing for a $29 dish. His parsley potatoes consisted of literally five tiny cubes - my mother counted them because we were in disbelief. We have eaten here for years and NEVER saw portions this small. I ordered the fish special, and it was nothing like described. It was supposed to have pecans and blackening seasoning. There were no pecans, no blackening seasoning, and the fish itself was dry, bland, overcooked, and flavorless. For $32, I was served what looked like a tiny sad pile of fish in the middle of a giant empty plate. The pork chop looked beautiful but tasted absolutely awful. At this point I honestly don't know if the kitchen quality has completely collapsed or if nobody is checking food before it leaves the line anymore. Either way, it was terrible. My mother ordered scallops on the half shell as her meal - something she has enjoyed there many times before. This time, the scallops were tiny and somehow greasy. It was shocking these dishes were even leaving the kitchen. What makes this so disappointing is that we truly loved this restaurant. We weren't casual customers. We supported this place for years because we believed the food and experience were worth it. This wasn't just a mediocre meal or an "off night." This was a genuinely terrible dining experience from start to finish, made worse by the fact that it happened on Mother's Day. The service felt awkward and disorganized, the portions were insulting, the food quality was awful, and there seemed to be zero quality control happening anywhere. At this point, our money will be supporting other establishments instead. It's honestly sad because this place USED to be special. I sincerely hope management fixes the kitchen, consistency, and overall professionalism before even more longtime customers walk away. read more

This is one of my guests-in-town go-to spots. The waitstaff is friendly and skilled. The restaurant manages to feel both casual and high-class at the same time. It can get a little noisy, which is why I gave it four stars instead of five. My favorite dish is the spicy seafood linguine. And the fried gator always delivers. read more

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I would definitely recommend getting a reservation here because it gets really busy! Also because if you're celebrating something, they have a cute little board with your name on it in the front! The grilled octopus & white bean salad was really nice and light. The texture of the octopus was decent too for being grilled. After our appetizer, it did take quite a while for our entrees to come. But again they were pretty busy so it was understandable. Just be aware if you're waiting on timed parking! We didn't realize until after, but apparently valet parking is validated here! I really liked the sauce of the spicy seafood linguine. The spice is pretty subtle, and overall the dish was basically clam pasta with some extra seafood. I really liked the scallops in this dish. The broiled seafood platter was probably my favorite of the night. All of the seafood was delicious of course, but the potatoes were kind of the highlight for me. They were super creamy, especially when they absorbed all the seafood juices. I will say though, in the moment, nothing tasted too salty, but going home, I was sooo thirsty the rest of the night. The workers are super friendly too, making sure to check on us every once in a while. Our server knew we were celebrating a birthday, but that we were going somewhere else for dessert, he was so nice and still brought us a candle and some matches to bring to where we did get dessert! read more

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We were actually going to AB kitchen in Atlantic beach but wound up at North beach Fish camp which is right across the street in Neptune Beach. Bith restaurants have the same owner, surprisingly! We found parking right in front of the latter. Eric, our server gave us the run down since we have never been in here before. It was worth the trip to Neptune/Atlantic Beach. Wifey had the chicken w, grits and collars greens. I had the Baja tacos. Both of us had a cup of the blue crab soup with real crabs. Wifey had the mimosa of course. I had the legendary bloody Mary. For deseert we had the chocolate bread pudding a la mode. This is the first but won't be the last. We are planning a starvation to Atlantic beach and North Beach fish camp is on our radar for sure! read more

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This is normally one of my favorite spots but tonight was not their finest. Im giving grace because it was very busy but everything fried tastes like old grease and a little burnt. The soup was cold which was surprising. The margaritas were tasty though. I will go back to give it another try because I normally really like them read more

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We went rather late and there was a wait however I feel like they got us in pretty quick. The service was great, everything was made perfect. Salmon was delicious and so were the crab cakes. They have fried green tomatoes and I absolutely loved them. The vibe was nice and everyone was extremely friendly. read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Fried Green Tomatoes with goat cheese - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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Food was great! Love the location and vibes just can be a little loud on a weekend night. Really good drinks too!

Wow - what an unexpected gem! We came in for a late breakfast/early lunch around 11:30 a.m. and were completely wowed by the specials. I had the cod served over coconut jasmine rice with a coconut sweet potato purée - absolutely outstanding. My honey ordered the blackened mahi on a brioche bun with avocado and aioli, along with their famous French fries, and it did not disappoint. The service was exceptional. Our server was friendly, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable about both the menu and daily specials. He was also attentive to my gluten intolerance and even checked with the chef about one of the recipes I asked about. To our surprise, the chef came out personally to explain how he prepared the Thai-inspired cod dish - talk about above and beyond! The restaurant itself has a casual yet stylish coastal vibe and is conveniently located on the corner of a shopping area. Even the bathroom stood out - newly remodeled with marble countertops and spotless. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking for amazing food, warm service, and a relaxed coastal atmosphere. read more

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Not going to lie I had very low expectations here. But they were amazing. Went with a group of 8 and everyone raved about their dishes. I ordered the seafood platter and its was delicious. Also, the price?! Amazing. For apps we shared the fried clams, calamari, and gator. Everyone at the table agreed that it was the best gator they have had! 10/10 recommend!! read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Fried Gator Tail - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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North Beach Fish Camp in Neptune Beach knows how to set the stage. The dining room hums with energy, the servers have the rhythm of regulars and tourists alike, and the specials sound intriguing enough to suggest ambition. But ambition, as we found out, does not always pay off. The appetizer, Scallops Rockefeller, arrived in their own shells, a clever nod to the original. Rich, decadent, and neatly plated, they promised much more than they delivered. These were bay scallops, not sea scallops, tiny in size and small in impact. Four bites in total, more amuse bouche than appetizer, and at odds with the grandeur of the name. My entrée, a ribeye topped with pimento cheese, Cheerwine BBQ sauce, and onion straws, was another case of more being less. Each element had merit on its own; the pimento cheese with a sharp bite, the BBQ sauce sweet and smoky, the onion straws adding crunch. Together, though, they fought for attention, overwhelming the steak and one another. I ended up scraping the cheese into a pile, wondering why it had been there at all. The steak itself, cooked to mid-rare, was fine but underseasoned. The sauce saved it from mediocrity, though not entirely. The broiled seafood platter across the table fared better. Shrimp and scallops cooked well, their flavors deepened by butter. The cod, unfortunately, leaned too far into dryness. Satisfying enough, though not memorable. At $130 for two, North Beach Fish Camp positions itself as an upscale neighborhood spot. That positioning is fair, but the execution lags behind the promise. The setting suggests refinement, the plates suggest restraint might serve them better. 3 out of 5 stars A place with charm and energy, but not enough on the plate to justify the price. read more

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Enjoyable meal to celebrate my husbands 50th birthday. Him and the kids demolished 4lbs of crabs legs! Great service and they threw in a free ice cream for the birthday boy too! Was busy but didn't stop the service at all read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Snow Crab Legs - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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This place is so yummy! Came here for lunch and sat outside. It was nice out but I was pretty chilly but nonetheless we had a good time. Our waiter was nice and patient with a few questions we had. We got the smoked fish dip - so yummy. I ordered the special of the day, I can't remember which fish but I loved it! The parsley potatoes weren't my fav but still good. I loved the lima beans! Would definitely come back here again! read more

North Beach Fish Camp - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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What a yummy, fun spot by the beach. I walked in with no reservation on a Thursday night around 5:30 and was able to walk right upstairs to the bartop. Good food, came out in a timely manner. The only complaint is the service was a bit slow from behind the bar. I will be coming back for dinner again soon! read more

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This is our favorite place in Jacksonville FL. Reservation is recommended due to their high demand in the area. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable. Everyone works together. Food is delicious and fresh. Drinks are always delicious. I had a white sangria and my husband a pinot grigio white wine to accompany our fantastic seafood evening. We started with broiled oysters and halibut fish bites with siracha dip and super thin potato straws. Broiled seafood platter ( my 2nd time ordering it) and my husband ordered the blackened grouper special. The bread pudding for dessert. ( this must be order 10 minutes in advance) this is my favorite dessert ever! We highly recommend this restaurant. The ambiance is relaxing but a bit loud at times! Highly recommend this place read more

North Beach Fish Camp - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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The food is good. Worth the price you'll pay. We had good service. The view is good with comfortable seating. For me, the sear on the scallops was a little wanting. As in, there was no real sear. So maybe stay off the scallops during an early dinner. I would eat here again. But I wouldn't go out of my way to do it. .5 stars is the best I can do for them read more

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Late lunch at the NBFC and ordered Clam Chowder Bowl and the Ceviche Tostadas for starters. They were both very delicious. Ordered the Fish of the Day which is Seabass with fries and coleslaw at market price for $23.95 and it was just cooked right and tasty. For drinks, we got the Red Sangria and the Veterans United Pilsner to complement our meals. Awesome service from Chris who was so attentive and made sure we got our food. Very chill atmosphere as the weather is just right to catch some sun. There is validated parking that we could have asked for, as it is one of the restaurants here at Neptune Beach that does it for their customers and we'll keep it mind next time we are here. read more

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Great service. I had the baked sole with small red potatoes and squash vegetables. All tasted great hush puppies were cooked just right. Most places over cook them like rocks. Ambiance was just right. read more

First of all, this is my fourth time here and each time, I've got to tell you, is better and better. We showed up today for breakfast/brunch, but the upstairs was closed for an event. I was disappointed, but knew I was still gonna get a great meal! Today, I started with a cup of Crap Soup. I wanted to call it stewp, a cross between soup and stew, but it was more like a chowder or porridge. It was the Fish Camp's version of soup, but it was thick and creamy and AMAZING!!! I then had Seared Yellow Fin Tuna (blackened and blue). OMG!!! The Asian inspired sauce was spot on, and the salad was a perfect side. I will be having that again! My friend ordered the Salmon BLT, which he said is always good. It looked really good, but I was in heaven so I didn't ask for a bite. Lol This was my second meal downstairs, at the bar. Everyone is always so nice! My friend is a regular, so that is saying something! And I love the atmosphere. Sorry I missed you this time, Mike. I was looking forward to a spicy jalapeño drink! Maybe next time! read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Seared Yellow Fin Tuna, ordered Blacked and Blue. - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

This was a great experience! We are up that way and decided to stop in for dinner and sit at the bar. The food was absolutely fantastic. Our bartender was so friendly and personable, and we had a great conversations with her and the drinks were top notch also. If we are up that way, we are certainly going back. What a great experience! read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Abaco Conch Fritters - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

North Beach Fish Camp has great ambiance, fantastic service and really solid seafood. Located about a block from the beach, North Beach Fish Camp is a great dining experience. The crew I was with shared the fish spread, not really my thing, I do think I'll try the calamari next time. Great drinks and beer on the menu. Two of my favorite IPAs featured here with Sierra Nevada Hazy IPA and I-10. North Beach also features their own that I'll probably try on my next visit. Our server was fantastic and the manager stopped by on several occasions as well. Food came out very quickly and our drinks were filled throughout the dinner. I ordered the shrimp and grits. The shrimp was flavored well, really large and plentiful. The grits really good consistency. In the top tier of the shrimp and grits I have had. I had the Reese's pie for dessert. It was solid. Presentation was really elegant. Others at the table shared the bread pudding and were raving about it. Great seafood experience in the beach. Give them a try. I'll be back. read more

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What a pleasure! Didn't want the standard fried captains platter and we found it. The espresso and grey goose martini's were excellent. I will try to steal the recipe for the scallop appetizer! Loved the seafood boil for two. And reasonably priced. A must try. read more

Girls night with my sister and decided to try this spot. We chose outside seating because it was faster. The hostess was really nice. Hailey our waitress was phenomenal. She suggested the high tide drink and it didn't disappoint. My seafood combo was delicious. The lightly breaded shrimp and scallops were fantastic. My sister ordered the BBQ chop she molasses bacon and she said it was tender and juicy. I definitely recommend this place but get there early because it gets crowded. read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Shrimp, scallops and fish combo - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

Came here on a double date with friends. It was their first time here and they were not disappointed. It was their first time trying gator tail. I ordered the platter and it was a lot of food could have shared it! read more

Came here for a work event, the service was great food was amazing and stayed warm, the appetizers were top notch and you could tell all of the seafood was extremely fresh! Good ambiance and complimentary valet parking if you are dining there! A hot spot in the beaches area!! read more

Service and food were very good! Staff a Was great and environment was equally as nice! read more

Originally, we were headed into AB Kitchen when we were greeted by Matt, letting us know that the had an event that night. He offered to walk us over to North Beach Fish Camp (since they were a sister restaurant) to seat us immediately, even though the restaurant was crowded. After Matt spoke to the general manager, they promptly seated us immediately. Matt didn't need to go above and beyond for service, he chose to! It was a fantastic unexpected experience. The gumbo was great, so was my mahi mahi. It was a one of a kin read more

We had such a lovely outing at North Beach Fish Camp this Saturday! I took my parents--who are 95 and 98--and while I usually bring them during the week to avoid crowds, we decided to go despite the spring break rush. We asked to sit outside and were told it might be a 45-minute wait, but thankfully two groups chose to dine indoors, and we were seated in just about 10 minutes. We enjoyed drinks along with the beet salad, a grilled fish sandwich, and an oyster and clam combo--all of it was outstanding. We topped it off with bread pudding for dessert, which was absolutely delicious! The staff was attentive, the outdoor seating was perfect for people-watching, and most importantly, my parents had a wonderful time. It was such a special experience--we'll definitely be back! read more

Walked in with a party of 5 around 7:50, and were told it was about an hour and 15 minutes wait. We got a text our table was ready about 40 min later! To start, we shared the mussels special which were in a New Orleans style BBQ sauce. These were tasty and unique. For my entree, I had the Grouper special which was also tasty, but I wish the portion of the sides had been a bit bigger. Overall, great spot for dinner read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Grouper Special - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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We have been to most of the affiliated fish camps but got to try North Beach for the first time. It was excellent as well. Our server was great and he did a great job with recommendations and details about the dishes. We started with the fried green tomatoes with goat cheese and they were delicious! I had the fried seafood with fish and shrimp and it was more than I could eat. My wife had the grilled pork chop and it was one of if not the best grilled pork chop we have ever tasted. It was absolutely delicious. We also tried the smoked bacon butter beans which are a treat if you like butter beans. Overall, excellent dinner and I recommend giving it a try. We will definitely be back. read more

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Truly blown away! If you're a seafood lover and a local or visiting the Jacksonville area, you must visit North Beach Fish Camp! Reservations fill up quickly, and we were behind on booking so it was an hour wait when we walked up to put our name in for a table, but the experience and food was worth every second of the wait. Since we had some time to kill, we chose to start with drinks and apps at a nearby restaurant that didn't have a wait at all. However, we knew we wanted to save room for a meal at Fish Camp. We decided to share the Low Boil for Two, and let me tell you... it was more than enough food for two! Truly some of the best seafood I've had in a long time. It came with a platter of Shrimp, Clams, Andouille, Corn, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Onions, and Snow Crab. Definitely recommend ordering this dish for anyone looking to get a taste of everything they have to offer. Cooked to absolute perfection, and the spice level was just right. Our outdoor table was perfect for the evening and a late meal, but they offer a ton of seating indoors as well. Service was excellent, and it seemed like the whole staff works together to check on all the tables and clear off plates and glasses that are just taking up space. Loved my visit here and hope to make it back again in the near future! read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Low Boil for Two - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

We picked this place only because my wife wanted their ship and grits in a white wine sauce. It was packed, but we managed to get the last two seats at the bar upstairs. The drinks were spot on. I ordered their broiled seafood platter and it was very good. My wife's shrimp and grits came out in a red sauce, which isn't white wine. We were told they added tomato on top which was the furthest from the truth. My wife pushed back that you don't put "in a white wine sauce" on the menu and then have it cooked in a tomato sauce. They offered to swap it so she got the salmon, and said it was amazing. We still had an amazing dinner, and do understand that things happen, but it was how they took care of it that made the experience a 5 star. When in town, we will be back. read more

We did a kid free day date and wanted to try somewhere new. We decided to go to the town center at Neptune to see the beach and eat. The food and service was phrnomenal and was all we expected and more. We had gator tail and raw oysters to start and both were fresh and flavorful. We both had two of the daily Specials and also tried the scallop ceviche. We ended the meal with the white chocolate cranberry bread pudding and let me tell you this was the best. We would go back just for this. The cod and mahi special were amazing and the flavors complimented each other well. Our only complaint was the blackened spice was a little heavy and alone it was heavy in the salt but with all the other parts of the dish it worked well. We can't wait to go back to try more. read more

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We loved this place! Stumbled upon it after thinking we were going somewhere else. The food was innovative but not too odd. The seafood platter was huge and not your usual fried seafood. Outside seating was really pleasant for people watching. Service was top notch! When we're back in town will definitely return. read more

We visit all the Groshel owned restaurants ( Southern Hospitality Group) and honestly we should have stock shares as we are there so often. But we do love them! Fresh seafood of all kinds! I would recommend reservations. Hubby and I stopped by last Sunday after a day of shopping at the Town Center. The food is always good, the atmosphere is good, but we constantly have to tell them we don't want this one really bad server. They have told me they get so many complaints on him but he's still there. It is a hassle to have to dodge him every time. Get rid of that guy! But other than that, it's a great place to eat and drink! Enjoy! read more

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Fabulous meal. Been there before and today may have been the best! I had the blackened grouper with collards on a bed of grits with Tasso ham gravy. It may have been one of the best dishes I've had in 7 years of living in FL my wife was equally enthusiastic over her deep water shrimp roll with beef tallow fries. On a gorgeous Sunday, sitting outside with a nice August ocean breeze. Doesn't get much better. read more

You can tell when ownership and staff care. You can literally taste it. Matt, a manager, came to our table to check on our meal. This is a man who is passionate about his customers experience and the quality of the food. No Sysco here! Food is homemade and excellent. Wait staff is attentive, polite and knowledgeable of the menu. Well done! read more

Eric was our server and he was awesome. Food great had ribeye and seared tuna and scallops and pimento cheese. Will be back! Thanks Eric!

Working on my review while waiting on the Bread Pudding a La Mode. Started with an order of royal reds. Chilled & delicious but expected no less. The green fried tomatoes were to die for. Absolutely the best I have ever had. Had a smoked sauce & herb goat cheese.. 5 pieces was enough, but not enough. Could have made a meal of this. Entree was the broiled seafood platter. Shrimp was peppery & good but not the "rockstar ". Scallops were cooked to perfection & the cod was very tasty. The surprise was the vegetables. 2 kinds of squash, onions, & mushrooms sautéed in oil, butter, salt, pepper, and garlic. The potatoes added another element to this wonderful dish. Our server Dan, was great with suggestions & a quick wit. He definitely added to the dining experience. Our dessert arrived & it was worth the wait. Other items on the menu sounded equally enticing so I cannot wait to return. read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Bread Pudding a La Mode - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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I was disappointed by my first visit based on my friends' recommendations. Decor and service were good. But food was subpar: Everything was so salty. I had the clam chowder which was probably the best thing we ordered. Not the best but still decent. The Baja fish tacos (blackened) was so salty I hardly touched my food. The trio fried sampler for $26 seems like a good deal but was not memorable. I don't get the hype here. Will not be back. read more

North Beach Fish Camp - Clam chowder - New American Near Me - Neptune Beach, Florida

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