Susan and I just saw the new outdoor igloos at Palm Valley Outdoors, and they are such a great…read moreidea. You still get the Intercoastal views, the relaxing vibe, and all the great food, but you can stay warm and comfortable while you enjoy dinner. If you're looking for a perfect spot for date night or a night out with friends, this is one of those places that checks every box, great food, great location, incredible views, and no freezing at the table.

Last time I was here I gave it 2/5 stars, but after this visit I'm changing it to a 3/5. The vibe…read moreis great right on the ICW with live music, indoor and outdoor seating, an outside bar, and boats and wave runners going by all day. The food was definitely better this time around. It's still a little pricey -- our bill for five people was around $400 with tip -- but overall it was a much better experience. Waiter was just ok , we had to remind him a few times of items and slow to take dirty plates away. At on time we had a pile going. If you're looking for a fun place to relax and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere, this is a great spot.

Nice tackle selection but operations suck. Palm Valley…read moreOutdoors )PVO) is the worse Bait Shop in JAX area, in my view. Early morning staff is often late, their hours differ on weekdays but No sign posting hours, They do not post a sign when they are out of bait. Also the Bait quality typically suck. Shrimp Quickly dies off. They need a better system to refresh water & keep it cool. The other day I waited 45 minutes for them to open only to find out they were out of Bait ! I avoid them whenever I can Until they straighten out operational mgmt.

Great happy hour Tuesday-Friday from open until 6pm. Outside bar and dining on the water with…read moreentertainment. Great food too!

Alex was GREAT SERVER…read more & Alexandria Was super friendly, welcoming & very knowledgeable of the area! Appreciated the hospitality!!

Palm's Fish Camp is the perfect spot when the weather's nice. The outdoor bar is the place to be…read moregreat views, relaxed vibe, and exactly the kind of laid-back Florida feel you want for a casual hang. My favorite time to go is when they're running the crab legs and beer special such a great deal and always hits the spot. If you're looking for a chill place to enjoy fresh seafood, a cold drink, and some sunshine, Palm's is definitely worth the visit.

Finally got to drop in and try VSmoke! ‍ My friend and I…read morestopped in for lunch. We sat out on the back porch, watching the boats go by and enjoying a beautiful day after a long, hard winter. I ordered the turkey sandwich, and let me tell you, it was delicious with the garlic green beans as my side. I am excited thinking about how great it will be trying the rest of the menu soon. I see all the great reviews and see all my friends checking in here often. Service was incredible, so friendly. I can agree with the reviews: Valley Smoke is great, and I will definitely be returning soon with my tribe.

Picked a great day last week to visit Valley Smokehouse on the ICW for lunch. We treated ourselves…read moreto a beat salad and a pick-two combo with smoked brisket and St. Louis ribs, plus mac & cheese and yucca fries. We enjoyed a few libations that helped keep things cool on a hot day, and were able to sit under the tent with a great view of the ICW and all the boats passing by. Service was great, the food was delicious, and the scenery was spectacular. One key tip: get there early. By the time we left around 4:30, the place was packed--for all the right reasons. Definitely would like to try at night as the views and ambiance on the water is probably phenomenal.

A Thursday early lunch at Barbara Jean's. I had their grilled catfish so yummy. Wife had their…read morechopped steak which she enjoyed. Their vegetables are perfectly cooked. Great taste. Plenty of parking- great food excellent service. It's a 5/5. Worth a visit.

We had dinner yesterday on their back deck overlooking the Intercoastal. It was a very nice…read moreexperience. The complimentary bread basket was delicious. It included pumpkin bread, cornbread and a soft roll. The menu offers about a dozen appetizers and about a dozen entrees. Seafood seems to be their specialty but there are also many nonseafood items on the menu. I had the BJ Salad with blackened shrimp added. The shrimp were delicious and some of the best blackened shrimp I have had. My husband had the crabcake, cod and shrimp entree. It also came with two sides. All of the staff seemed to be working really quickly to serve people and turn tables over. The view is also great.

We had a fantastic time renting a tandem kayak from North Guana. Reserving it was easy (online),…read moreand their staff were very friendly and patient with our questions, as well as generous with suggestions to maximize our time on the water. We'll be back!

Hayden was amazing!! Highly recommend even saw dolphins in kayak tour!! Must do when visitingread more

So much fun and amazing you catch your meal so amazing incredible the captain is friendly and…read moreknowledgeable kind and sweet awesome experience I learned a lot it is a unbelievable experience and plus you get tons of fish it is awesome bring family and friends relax catch fish enjoy you learn a lot and thank you so much for everything you done for the community hugs Happy spring everyone From Lauren

We had a great day on the water with Capt. Cory. This man knows his craft and is excellent with…read moreteenagers. We had a 14 and 16 yo on board and he kept them engaged the entire trip as we worked different spots. The boys had a great time, all had a great time. Thanks Cory.

We came here over the weekend to grab dinner. When we arrived, we were seated in a booth on the…read moreJulep side. This is my favorite part of this location. The atmosphere, the decor, the backlit bar, it's all beautiful! We decided to start with drinks. My husband got a beer and I got a lemon drop martini. Both came out quickly and the lemon drop was made to perfection. Then we decided to order. We started with a large ceasar salad to split between my husband and I. We then ordered our meal. We decided to split a pepperoni pizza. Everything came out quickly. Every was made delicious. I love coming her for the ambiance and the food and beverages.

I like this place for their pizza but somehow I always end up getting the wings. It's just…read moresomething about oven roasted wings that does it for me. Especially with all the herbs and spices that they add. I had the Calabrian wings per usual and they were amazing. I really like their ranch as well.

I love it so much so beautiful peaceful fun and relaxing perfect for all ages! Lots of fun bring…read morefriends and family relax together have fun enjoy yourself i love it so much and thank you so much! I appreciate it so much for making this place gorgeous! Bring your dogs have fun i love it so much so relaxing fun! I appreciate it so much! I come here where i need to clear my mind! From Lauren

We have been meaning to get into kayaking for a few years now but finally bit the bullet on a new…read moretandem kayak. How lucky we are to have a kayak launch this close to our house. Nocatee Kayak Launch is located directly across the intracoastal from Palm Valley Outdoors. There is plenty of room for parking and a launch that is accessible in all tides. This kayak Launch is open to everyone. There were a few people posted up around the launch area fishing. Everyone was very friendly. The launch itself is technically in a no wake zone although some boats don't adhere to this so make sure you brace yourself for the occasional big wake. On our trip we saw many birds and turtles. Others we know have seen dolphins in the area. You will see lots of houses on the water (especially if you go north) but there are still plenty of interesting side channels and wildlife if you stick to the edge of the water. If you are in the area and want to get on the water this is the place for you!