I was hungry for fried catfish. I got the 2 piece meal. When I got it, I bit into one of them. It was rubbery and chewy, not cooked all the way through. I noticed the other piece it was thinner, and it was flaky as it should be. There's server asked if she wanted me to have them refry it. But after that, I wouldn't trust it again. So I ended up getting the philly cheesesteak, it was okay. read more

St John's River Grille - New American Near Me - DeLand, Florida

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My kids were visiting from Denver and so we went out to the Saint John's River Grill in Deland and we had a really good time. You can even take your dogs with you and two designated areas which was really fun. The food was really good. The atmosphere is great. You sit right there on the river and watch the boats come in and out and there's lots of RV places the restaurant is very good food. We had some fish and chips and some. Hamburgers and they were really good. Their staff was really polite and nice and quick to serve. Great views very scenic. You should try it. I highly recommend it. read more

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Little tucked away Grille in the marina, with a menu sure to satisfy everyone! Burgers, sandwiches, fish, shrimp, gator, apps, and a full bar with a handful of drafts! Service was great, and parking was easy. It's also right on the water so you can watch all the boats. read more

They tried to make everybody eat outside because of "bingo"so I just left overall 30-40 minute wait and they had outside decks and didn't let anybody but just workers and bingo people inside and left everybody else outside in the heat the food is bad the service sucks and the noise oh the noise it's a nightmare read more

Great place to stop if you're on the river or using the marina. We sat upstairs at the tiki bar and enjoyed the view. There is also indoor seating downstairs at the main restaurant. We ordered a burger, smoked fish dip, mahi bites and old bay shrimp. Everything was tasty and perfect after a hot day on the boat. Drinks are priced great: corona was $4.75 and captain and coke was $6.75. read more

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The food was awesome! The service was great, as we sat at the bar. It's really nautical inside and the view of the river and boats is really nice! I'd definitely go back and take friends! read more

We were told we'd have a 10 minute wait to be seated, NOT. I told the young girl hostess there were empty tables all over the place. She said there weren't enough servers. A couple at a table said that they were waiting for their food a very long time. Not enough cooks either? I asked the young teenage girl for the manager and she said the manager wasn't available. The worst part was She didn't care at all. We left. Don't go there on the weekends. read more

Great food, and even better atmosphere. Calming setting along the gently rolling St, John's River bordering Volusia and Lake County. We enjoyed sharing the Boom Boom Shrimp Appetizer. My wife opted for the Mahi Sandwich while I went with the Golden Mahi dinner. read more

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We ordered a large fish sandwich, a double cheeseburger, a shrimp basket, a large pretzel ( so good!!! $2 landshark! They were very accommodating as we brought our golden doodle. We sat in the screened in area, it was a beautiful afternoon on the river! We had a wonderful server too! read more

Huge portions! I had the Mai sandwich and it was amazing. My husband had Mac and cheese with alligator bits and he said it was delicious. Our server was very friendly and helpful. We sat on a deck along side the river. The ambience was wonderful. read more

It was very difficult to find, the service was slow. The food was good, and wonderful to be close to the water.

This river grill is very special. Everything is delicious that we have tried thus far. The service is excellent. The ambiance is great for a waterfront grill and marina! read more

The drinks took 25 minutes... The food took a hour! My steak was overcooked, my sister's chicken was dry and it was the special. The only saving grace was the river right outside. Shame because I had hoped it would be good. Would have loved a new dinner spot. read more

waited over one hour as they prepared my sandwich. I was told that they had forgotten to make my sandwich. I noticed other tables were there with the same problem. read more

This was last week, but someone named "Ian" delayed my review! One of many places to eat on the St John's river and it was great. My club sandwich was HUGE. I'm not kidding, every one was like, we should have ordered THAT! I could barely it half, it was very tasty. My friends had the corned beef reuben and the pulled pork sandwich, both chose coleslaw as the side. I can't comment on their French fries as I elected not to upgrade, but I would have hadt9 give up a quarter of my club to have room for any. My husband are the other half of my club when I got home and loved it. My friends pronounced theirs delicious, as well. We had a drink while waiting, mine was the mermaid, refreshing! read more

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Four of us enjoyed lunch outside by the river this afternoon. My wife and Sister-in Law had the Blackened Mahi dinner with vegetables and fries. The fish was perfectly cooked and very tasty. My Brother had a Cheeseburger which he enjoyed very much. I had the Jambalaya. Very good with the right amount of spice. It had a ton of fresh shrimp, tasty andouille sausage and plenty of chicken. IMHO the Jambalaya was the star of the meal. We also enjoyed drinks especially the DeLand punch. The atmosphere at the St. Johns Marina is great with the marina views and casual bar and dining area. Go upstairs if you want a better outdoor experience. Brooke was our server. She had a good attitude the completed the overall good experience. read more

Food was a 5 out of 10. Service and all staff were friendly and helpful. Everything felt wet (due to river?). Looks like a great place for a night out with the roof top seating. read more

We spent the afternoon at the rooftop bar while camping at the KOA, it appeared most of the patrons were camping as well on this holiday weekend. The Tiki Hut bar is a great amenity of this restaurant as it is for the campground, Katie was tending the bar during our visit, her customer service skills and friendly personality made for a perfect day drinking event. The bar is stock with top shelf liquor, a few popular drafts and accommodations for all your frozen drink pleasures. It was a sugar free RedBull and Tito's kind of day for me, the Florida heat and humidity required doubles with lot of ice and it only took a nod in Katie's direction to get another set-up. My girl was trying out the frozen side of the menu and being each came with a side-car I certainly had to taste the creative concoctions coming from the blender. Although I kept to my choice of drinks I must say the frozen cocktails were on par. The elevated view of the river is breathtaking, the deck wrapping the bar has a number of tables and a row of stools so there's plenty of seating options, it's obvious this place can get busy, but today the clientele seem to come and go after grabbing a bite and a drink or two. We tried a few appetizers to balance out the buzz, the gator bites were prepared perfectly and served with a Chili Thai sweet dipping sauce with a little heat I definitely recommend these. After a few more cocktails we decided to try the giant pretzel, I didn't read the full description but I'm guessing this salty treat is deep fried or maybe oiled and baked in a very hot oven, the center was nice and chewy encrusted in a crispy outer shell, although I didn't care for the beer cheese accompanying it I could snack on these all afternoon. We didn't come here to dine but the majority of the customers were enjoying burgers, they seemed legit I didn't hear any complaints between sips. It appears they use bar-backs or runners to get the food up to this elevated platform for Katie to distribute after inspecting each plate for accuracy. I'm a fan of Tiki Bars and this one literally takes it to another level (no pun intended). This place is close enough to frequent and the campground takes the drive out of the equation so it's a no-brainer for me and I wouldn't change a thing, it's got an Old Florida Charm element so some may find it a tad rustic so you can check any pretentiousness at the bottom of the stairs and enjoy... read more

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We went last night. We had went about a year ago and I thought it was ok. Wow. I don't know if they got a new cook or what, but it was fantastic. My husband got a Reuben and it was gigantic. I got the shrimp and grits. They were so good. Really thick with plenty of sausage and shrimp. On the menu it said the shrimp had blackening seasoning. I don't really care for that, so I asked for them to go lighter. They didn't put any , which was fine with me. $17.99 and I have enough for us to share tonight with a salad read more

When you want to wet your whistle and fill your belly with some yummy food while watching boats go by, St. John's River Grille is your place. We lucked in on Taco Tuesday. Hubs & I were with our friend so we each got a different taco and then shared one of each. That gave us each three completely different taco adventures. My shrimp taco was the best tasting shrimp--even hubs liked it. He thinks shrimp has no flavor. I think he was dropped on his head as a child. ;p Service was speedy and friendly. Food and bevs were delicious. Watching boats coming and going along the St. Johns River was relaxing and peaceful. We'll definitely be back to enjoy this hidden gem. read more

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We were told about this restaurant so on a whim we decided to go. What a nice surprise. It is right on the St. John's River (hence the name) but the food was surprisingly good. I had the fried shrimp basket and asked them to "undercook the shrimp, I don't want rubber shrimp". In place of slaw I asked for a side salad. The salad was freshly made, ice-cold and quite good. The shrimp was overcooked the first time, and with apologies, returned with a high quality plate. My husband ordered the jambalaya. He was delighted it was NOT so spicy he couldn't eat it. Also, they had plenty of shrimp in his dish. The drinks were outstanding. I will definitely return. read more

Stopped here while traveling. Sat on water patio overlooking river. Wonderful view. Sweet server. Food took a while so be prepared to wait but the jambalaya was worth the wait. We started with boom boom shrimp, then jambalaya and Philly cheese steak. read more

The Ambiance is lovely looking onto the river and boats whilst eating. The service is decent and the food is good. I had the shrimp and grits, which is always a favourite of mine. read more

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Mahi Reuben - so good! Colin was an excellent server. Our table was a high top by the windows overlooking the St. John's River. Air-conditioning plus views on a beautiful day. Convenient boat parking too. read more

First time here, beautiful day, great view in the upstairs Tiki Bar! Great food, service & prices!! read more

St John's River Grille - First time here, beautiful day to enjoy weather, view & great lunch in the upstairs Tiki Bar!! Food was awesome and so was service!! - New American Near Me - DeLand, Florida

Left to go to Deleon springs to make pancakes at the Sugarmill but park was closed! We saw the signs for this place so decided to stop for lunch. Great upstairs open tiki bar right on the the river. Wide open with great views. Had some great pub food with fried pickles that were breaded a little heavy but very tasty. A fish sandwich with a large portion of mahi and some really tasty buffalo shrimp. This is kind of a hidden spot within the campground but worth a stop for a quiet relaxing view of the river, decent food and cold beers. read more

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2 Ice teas 1 appetizer: gator bites 1 cheeseburger (split). Total $50 incl tip. Service: B+ Atmosphere: B Food: C Gator bites were chewy, burger was tasteless. Needed be seared and seasoned. Ice tea was from a mix and tasted awful. Onion Rings were served warm-cold. Service was good. Total grade: C read more

Go for the view, stay for the fun! We had lunch at St. John's River Grille while we were down in the Hontoon Landing area. The location is great, right on the St. John's River. This part of the river (south of Lake George) has such a different character (We're avid boaters on the top half of the river). May I recommend you go to the roof-top bar for a beverage before or after your meal? It's a sweet spot. Back to the restaurant - The food was really good. The Gator bites were perfect. I personally am not a fan of the sweet/sour sauce with gator bites, but they were very tasty. My Wife got a burger basket, and I got the blackened Mahi sandwich. Both of them very tasty. Their made-in-house potato chips were really on point. Our waitress Laurel took great care of us even though they were obviously understaffed and running their butts off to keep everyone happy. The only thing we were sad about is that we didn't come by boat... read more

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One of Florida's waterfront restaurant grills, the St. John's River Grill is located just across the bridge in Lake County. The biggest draw to the St. Johns river Grill, is being able to watch stunning sunsets over the St. John's River from their upper deck, and being able to arrive by boat and tie up at their dock. We often visit the St. John's River Grill by boat, and one of our favorite dishes. Is their peel & eat steamed shrimp. The food is typically consistent, and the service is good. The drinks are well crafted and well balanced. The grill is a great place to go to catch the sunset. Have a drink and have light bites. read more

We pulled into the campground late in the day and had little time to set up camp before dark. This restaurant is located right in the middle of the marina and campground. So it was real handy for us to pick up a go order for our dinner. She and I both ordered the Butterfly Shrimp. I enjoyed my shrimp and fries. A lot of people were enjoying the bar area and their adult beverages per the better half. The girls got plain hot dogs that looked like foot long sausages. I wish I had taken a picture but I was in the middle of setting up camp and was in a hurry. They enjoyed their dogs and were stuffed. read more

It was ok the service was iffy and the food was basic honestly. If it's a nice day could be a vibe if ur old and ride and motorcycle. Other that that it's an ok family spot but needs an update bad!!!! Everything needs to be updated! They won't make any money in winter time. read more

Best view of the river! Good food! Great drinks! Good service! What's not to LOVELOVELOVE?!?

Wow, what a find. A little off the beaten path but well worth searching out. My wife and I both had the blackened Mahi dinner. Seasoned and cooked perfectly. We will be coming back and bringing friends. Also our waiter Joey was really friendly and accommodating. All in all a great place!! 5 stars read more

Went to the Grill for late lunch with family this past Sunday (3/23/25), about 2 p.m. Once we were seated and orders given, we had a promises from waitress that food would be right out - on 2 separate occasions. A good 45 minutes after ordering, the food arrived. My 9 and 11 year old grandsons were over-hungry at this point, and my daughter and I could not understand the delay. If the food was great, we could forgive the wait time. That was not the case. Our big 11 year old ordered the chicken tenders and fries off the adult menu. What arrived after the long wait was a kids chicken nuggets meal. The 9 year old ordered the kids mac & cheese. He gets this kind of meal everywhere we go. The portion that came out was in a dip cup, not even a bowl! I ordered the peel and eat shrimp. These poor shrimp were so over cooked and tought! To say we were disappointed is an understatement. Had to feed the kids again! This used to be a great place to eat and enjoy the river. Don't know why all this happened. It was a moderate crowd (there were empty tables) and it was well after lunch rush. read more

Super cute way to enjoy central Florida! The outside seating is very comfortable even in the summer heat. The food is great, we had the gayer bites and they were good well fried. I had the crab cake basket and hubby had the burger. Super tasty and service was pleasant and timely. read more

Summary: Good food, nice waitress, clean bathrooms, nice dock. Food: split the beef hotdog with sauerkraut and seasoned fries and slaw, so you can also order a burger or delicious Reuben sandwich. The onion rings were a bit greasy. There's a great view from the bar on the top deck, but eating downstairs is definitely cooler. You can eat inside or outside. Signs said masks required but hardly anyone wore them since Volusia County doesn't require it. If you want to see masks on everyone go to Orange or Seminole. read more

St John's River Grille - View from the river - New American Near Me - DeLand, Florida

We went for drinks and apps, got the gator bites and the fish dip both apps were tasty. Drinks were good and strong & the service was great. We did feel like it was a little price but the place has a really nice view we sat a rooftop bar. Definitely great for a date. read more

Found this place while passing by on our way to Deland. Nice rooftop deck where you can order a drink and watch the river. Check out the boat rentals available in the ship store next door. 386.736.6601 We will definitely come back when we have the day to spend on the water. For now we'll enjoy our drinks and relax. read more

St John's River Grille - What a view! - New American Near Me - DeLand, Florida

The food is excellent. We haven't had anything we wouldn't order again and have recommended them to many people. The servers are always welcoming and fun to interact with and you just can't beat the view from the tiki hut overlooking the St. John's River. read more

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We've been looking for new places outside the regular chains in and around lake mary. We were in orange city and found this. Even though it's a bit of a drive ( 35 mins from lake mary ) and probably shorter by boat man was this place worth it. I had jambalaya and maybe the best ever had. Wife had mahi and it was good. Firecracker shrimp to start and very good. They 100% hit the seasoning. Being on the river is great to sit and watch. We were on the patio and it was good. If you can do the drive it's absolutely worth it and we will be back. read more