The ambiance is a friendly mom's dinner. The service was outstanding. Friendly and attentive. The food (we had seafood) was excellent. The fried shrimp, fish, and crab were awesome. read more

A little hole in the wall. This place was SOOOOO good and very authentic! I got the shrimp Poboy with fried okra, my son got fried shrimp and fries, and my husband got the cowboy poboy, everything was just too good. They did not skimp out on the food. Customer service was amazing. They were so nice and friendly. I will definitely make a return the next time I visit Pensacola. read more

If you are looking for a hidden gem serving some of the best fried seafood in the Pensacola area, look no further than Shannon's Seafood Kitchen. It is everything you want from a classic Florida seafood dive. The restaurant sits in a spot you could probably drive past a hundred times and never give a second thought. It is tucked away enough that if you did not know it was there you might miss it completely. But once you stop in, you will be glad you did. The atmosphere is modest, casual, and clean. It feels like one of those small family owned meat and three restaurants you find all over the South. The only difference is this one specializes in seafood. The service is as sweet as the iced tea and the conversations with the staff flow just as easily. Everyone was friendly and welcoming in that genuine small town way. The food was outstanding. Simple, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The seafood was fried perfectly and seasoned just right. The fish was flaky and hot straight out of the fryer, and the fried shrimp were crisp and flavorful. Even the sides were great and tasted homemade. You can tell right away that the owners and staff genuinely care about what they do. Their pride in the food and the restaurant really shows in the quality of everything they serve. If you ever find yourself craving a big piece of fried fish or a basket of shrimp, Shannon and her crew will absolutely deliver. Tip: Do not let the outside fool you. This is exactly the kind of local seafood spot that ends up becoming a regular stop once you discover it. Well done. read more

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Came here for lunch the day after Christmas because there are only so many leftovers one can eat. T and I both had the shrimp platter that came with a generous number of shrimp. The menu literally says "8 or so jumbo shrimp," so hopefully you get the "or so" like I did. The shrimp were excellent; perfectly fried and the dredge they use is well seasoned. The fries were hot and seasoned, and the coleslaw was cold, creamy, and delicious. The homemade hush puppies were so good I ate my 2 and the 2 T didn't want. The ladies working were very friendly and attentive, bringing out cocktail sauce and some spicy mayo that was really good. If you're in the area looking for a good place to eat, stopping here is a solid play. read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp platter with fries & coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Decent food , nice owners , reasonable . Food was served hot ! Quaint little place to eat . read more

Food was amazing. It came out hot and fresh! The service was spectacular and they gave such a warm greeting. It was a very warm home like environment. Would go again! read more

I have ordered from here many times for takeout and it has always been great. The staff are friendly and jovial. The chef makes amazing food every time. read more

If you are looking for a off the beaten path - this is the place I would recommend. Food is extremely fresh. No odor or bad tasting so the oil is exchanged often. My group had fried mullet, fried mahi mahi, fried oysters and fried shrimp. Sides were fries, okra and grits. All were delicious. read more

Service was good and speedy Food was good. Fried shrimp all the way around the table read more

The shrimp was overcooked taste like the grease was old, but the collard greens is OK. It'll be a while before I go back.

It's my first time here, I found out about this food place near me on Yelp, and I really don't regret it. The place is not big, but it is comfortable, it looks clean. The employee was very kind and very sweet. checking all the time that everything was fine. The food arrived hot and didn't take long. I ordered a shrimp plater with coleslaw fries. My husband ordered the shrimp po boy's with fries and coleslaw. This was one of the best coleslaw I have ever had, so fresh, so delicious. The shrimp melt in your mouth and the breading is very light. My husband's Po boys were packed with shrimp, a total of 20 shrimp. read more

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The BEST catfish I've had in Pensacola! Bread pudding was also crazy good. AAA+ Service was also superb, and prices were spot-on. read more

we searched yelp for a local mom and pop seafood restaurant. Shannon's Seafood Kitchen was 18 miles away, but so many people raved about it, we decided to bite the bullet even though it was rush hour and took a long time to get there. so glad we did! we had a seafood platter where you get to pick any two of their specialties. we had fried okra, a double steak burger, some John's Bangin' Shrimp, and a bunch of sides. this was the crunchiest and best okra i've ever had. it was so crunchy, our plastic forks would bend instead of piercing the batter, so we had to eat it with our fingers. The blackened grouper was moist, tasty, flaky, tender. The fries were crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. I do not recommend the double steak burger :-) . it was so huge, i could not fit my mouth around it. the single would have been perfect. the fresh onions and piles of tomatoes made it so fresh tasting. the burger itself was thick and juicy. the bacon was crisp and thick. what a burger. we had not eaten all day, so we ordered too much. the fried oysters were delish, the banana pudding was very tasty. the bangin' shrimp was seasoned like buffalo wings with green onions on top, very original. it was a great experience all together. the people were so nice, even other customers spoke to us and invited us into this little local community. if you get a chance to stop in, you won't regret it. read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - banana pudding - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Service was great!!! Nice staff very friendly and helpfully!!! Food was ok! The only thing I didn't like is they put food on a tray on a paper and styrofoam!!! Lots of friend food and bake or blackened!! Not worth the money to me! If you gonna pay 20.00 for fish it should be in a plate and have silverware! I don't like plastic forks etc!!!! Try it you may like to expensive for me to be eating on a tray and plastic!!! Great staff & quite place read more

The food is excellent but the prices have gone up as everyone else.Too expensive for me. If you have the money , please go there , you will be very thankful! read more

It's unassuming from the outside. That's your mistake in thinking that. We walked in, and nearly every table was full - younger, older, families. Order at the counter, and they'll bring it to the table. We had grouper and shrimp, cole slaw, cheese grits, hush puppies... It was all fantastic. The phone rang regularly for takeout orders while we were eating. If you haven't been there (and we hadn't), you're sleeping on this place. The food is fresh and delicious. The folks are friendly. We're gonna be back. What a great spot! read more

The food was great! The service was amazing! People were very friendly! I will definitely be back for more!!!!

Small establishment with Big taste! Fresh seafood. Recommend mullet or snapper. Both were good. read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - Snapper was soo delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

For lunch today, I had the fried mullet platter with baked beans, coleslaw, and fried okra. The lady behind the counter was perfect; depending on your age she could be your grandmother, your warm mother or your favorite sister. The fried mullet was so fresh it curled up on the ends. The sides were perfect. On the other side of town the fishing hole is my favorite mullet. When I'm on Pine Forest Road though it will be Shannon's. This place is a gem. read more

Everything was excellent! If you're going there for fine dining or ambiance, don't. It is a small mom-and-pop type place and it is very hospitable and the food is excellent! If you want really great food for a really great price, Shannon's is the place! read more

Food is delicious, since Chets closed, this is the best mullet ive found. Had platter with mullet, shrimp, oysters, all great. Highly recommend read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - Seafood platter, sm gumbo - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

1. Plenty of parking, all around. 2. Seating and ambiance: Nice informal one, here you will find the regular and casual, laid-back environment. 3. Food.... I ordered the shrimp Po boy sandwich an I was not dissapointed. Prepare to be amazed at how they try to fit twenty hand-breaded local shrimp. "Yes local" into a hot Gambino bread. I could only gaze at the quantity of the food in my simple plate, I found the land of plenty if there's such a thing. My first bite into the Po'boy, made me feel like I was in New Orleans. Lettuce, tomato, pickle and mayo, the breaded shrimp was flavorful, fresh and cooked to perfection. Fries were deliciously crunchy, and the cole slaw fresh, creamy, with just the right tangy-sweet flavor. Spoiler alert, the shrimp's size only allows you to squeeze maybe eight to twelve inside the Po'boy, you will have to eat the rest from the plate. Service is outstanding. I love this place. I can't wait to come back when I'm in Pensacola. It's a five Yelp stars for me. "Woohoo" read more

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Food was delicious and servings generous. Service was very accommodating and friendly. Definitely worth a visit.

The food is great. The Staff is good. It's better to call in order since it's cooked to order

The food and service was very good. The cashier was nice and understanding. Our food came out in a timely manner. It was a lot to eat for one person. I suggest order one and share. Best place . read more

First time eating there. I enjoyed the shrimp basket. The staff was great. I would definitely recommend and go back again.

This place was better than any of the tourist traps in the Pensacola area, if I lived in the area I'd eat hear regularly!!!

I grew up fishing in the gulf so I know fresh shrimp, I have also eaten fried shrimp everywhere that serves it in Pensacola and I gotta say, this is the best tasting fried shrimp I've ever had. Please take my advice and come try this place. Cheese grits were off the chain too. read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - Fried shrimp/Cheese Grits - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

I'll preface this as 1 st time super busy time and day / The ladies we're very nice bit frazzled but working their fannys off thank you ladies / Chefs food was good but my okra was cold fish was fresh and hot. Coleslaw was bland but that's my taste too much mayo I did think the portion was skimpy for the price. Cute place it was clean and I'll give it another try another day. read more

Don't be scared of the strip mall! Go inside and check it out! The service is top notch, that southern hospitality at its best! The grouper was super moist! The shrimp was fresh! The collard greens were on point! read more

Friendly service by all the people working. Food is made fresh and the great taste shows the take pride in preparing your meal. Portions were perfect. Definitely worth a stop for some great seafood. read more

Impeccable establishment all around!!! The food was made fresh, seafood was fresh, and the customer service from the entire staff was heart warming. John is such an amazing cook. Definitely a must eat!!! read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - Fried green tomatoes, fried shrimp, fried oysters, fried okra. - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

This place has the most amazing food. I have had the catfish meal. It's. 5/5. The gumbo was...5/5. The fried okra, again 5/5. I could go on and on. The service has always stolen the show. Every time I'm there it feels like home. It is what true customer service should be. read more

Excellent fresh fish! Such a fresh variety of fried fish nice portions shrimps are delicious too , we had platters able to mix we tried the red snapper the Mahi , the grouper and shrimps, all the sides are delicious coleslaw was one of my favorite, everything was very tasty the mullets looked amazing! I saw 2 customers having them huge plate ! Deliciously crispy fried mullets ! The gumbo was just on point! Homemade flavor . Outstanding customer service the lady was super fast taking orders non stop and serving all tables at the same time by herself! The kitchen was busy they started working on our order immediately it's a small restaurant fishery but extremely clean and has outdoor seating too . Definitely a hidden gem! 5 stars fish ! read more

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Had late lunch here a few days ago. Pleasantly surprised with the food. I had the fish and it was flavorful and fried well. Very crispy. The service was good but confusing at first with the way the restaurant is setup. There should be an effort to improve the look of the restaurant. Not very appealing on the inside. I will try it again one day. Gotta say I did enjoy the fish! read more

Great seafood and cooked to order. Small quaint dining and friendly staff. Definitely recommend trying!

Best view in pensacola bay! Great presentation wait staff and bar backs are pleasant and makes you feel very welcome!

Don't be hesitant when you see the place. I had the Catfish po-boy, it was delicious. I sat outside and watched the world go by.

As a self-proclaimed foodie seeking the best eats in Pensacola, I was thrilled to discover Shannon's Seafood Kitchen. This modest spot serves up fresh, delicious seafood at wallet-friendly prices. I started with fried green tomatoes, sliced and expertly fried in a light cornmeal batter till crispy outside and melty inside - simply delectable. The shrimp po' boy that followed was a thing of beauty, stacked with plump, juicy shrimp fried golden and topped with lettuce, tomato and their fantastic house sauce on a toasted roll. Every bite was sheer joy. While the restaurant itself is small with just a few tables, the focus is on serving quality, Southern-inspired seafood classics. The service is welcoming and attentive. When it comes to affordable seafood in Pensacola done right, Shannon's hits the mark. For anyone looking for a great meal that won't break the bank, I can't recommend Shannon's Seafood Kitchen enough. The food is fantastic with generous portions, the prices are reasonable, and the friendly service completes the charming experience. This is now my go-to spot for crave-worthy fried seafood served up with a smile in a relaxed, tidy setting. A true local gem! read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - Shrimp Po' Boy - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida

Off the top, the customer service was A-1. I didn't get the woman's name behind the counter but she was the sweetest lady. Food was great. Only complaint I have is my greens had too many stems in them. Those who eat greens know what I mean. That will not stop me from going back on my next visit to Pensacola though. This is the first restaurant I went to during my visit so they set the bar. I went to another seafood place in the same area and it did not meet the mark. read more

Shannon's Seafood Kitchen - Catfish and shrimp with grits and collard greens. - Seafood Near Me - Pensacola, Florida