Hands Down the best seafood in Jax! I could name several seafood restaurants I've tried and none of them Big Names & all cannot touch this family owned restaurant. The seafood is cooked to order and it looks & taste amazing! My husband and I had the red snapper & shrimp with fries everything was cooked to order! read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Pretty simple no frills seafood joint. Service was friendly and prompt. Seafood tasted pretty fresh and was seasoned well. Little pricy but the food is pretty go so no complaints. Other options in downtown Jacksonville didn't sound great, so I was glad I stumbled upon this spot. FYI this is the brick and mortar store and not the food truck that I understand they also have. read more

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We came off a recommendation but left without eating. It was not what we expecting. The worker exclaimed, I do not want to be here!". We tried to support local but we left hungry. The menu is small and pricey. I hear the food is good but you wait becuase the food is cooked freshly. Maybe on another day or another we will be back. The actual restaurant did not look the dining room on the website. This rating is not for food. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

ordered the red snapper, shrimp, and fries with their signature juice. I gave a 20% tip and appreciated that the food was freshly cooked. Unfortunately, the food was very salty, and some of the shrimp still had the dark intestinal tract ("black line") attached. I only ate a few bites before having to return to work. About 30 minutes later, I developed diarrhea and had to spend about 20 minutes in the bathroom. I called the restaurant to request a refund because I barely ate any of the food, but I was told they were not at fault because they had been in business for 14 years. I understand that it can be difficult to determine what caused a stomach issue, but I was disappointed with how my concern was handled. I'm now throwing away most of the meal, losing the money I spent, and leaving unsatisfied with both the food and customer service. Unfortunately, I cannot recommend this experience. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Red snapper, shrimp and fries - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

First time here. Food is delicious and the service was quick and easy. Ambiance is laid back but cozy. Definitely give them a try if you're downtown!! I'll definitely be back! read more

Starvin Like Marvin - 10 piece hot wings combo - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Thee best fried seafood and sides I've had in life! Great staff and whoever the man was back there cooking all I can say is read more

Starvin Like Marvin - No longer starving - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Went on a lunch break from the Wellness Summit (FSCJ Downtown Campus) ... glad it's close by! The brick mortar location was closed, but the food truck was in the lot next to it. Turns out there was a pipe burst and they had to vacate the location, hoping to get back into it. Nonetheless, they took care of their patrons. Food was fresh and crispy! Didn't exexpect that since it was so quick! And it wasn't drenched in oil, like some places. Very pleased! Went with the Shrimp and fried okra combo. Sooooooo good! They didn't have any specialty sauces available, but they did have hot sauce. Lucky for me, I like hot sauce. And the small hawaiian roll to accompany it, perfect sweet treat to tie it all together. Thanks to Starvin Like Marvin, I was no longer starving. Hehe. It was my first meal all day! My day started at 6am, so this was a great delight at 1230pm! Definitely go check them out! It's worth it! read more

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Found out about this place via a Facebook group and was nearby to try it for lunch. We went around 11 and it wasn't busy. We ordered quickly and received our food fairly quickly too. I ordered the 5 wings 6 shrimp combo with onion rings and my wings tossed in hot honey. The shrimp were a nice size and fried perfectly. The wings were very flavorful and crispy. The onion rings were good as well. Will definitely come back to try other options on the menu! read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Menu - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I think these photos are from the first visit, not the last. I've gotten breakfast from this place and it was okay. I opted for the fish and it had bones. Still tasty, but I would've gotten the salmon crochet instead. Aug 2024 I ordered the egg,grits, and shrimp with a side pancake. They left the pancake out the bag, even though they put syrup in the bag. I called and they said they'd have it ready. Had to walk back, then back to work. We only got three shrimp in the breakfast platter. I also asked for no cheese, they made the order again, but still included cheese. read more

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A bustling wing and seafood family kitchen with a great ambience of sports and fishing! This spot had the crispiest wings and fried shrimp with amazing sauce to match. I got the 10 wings and 10 shrimp combo which gives you two options for sauce which was absolutely delicious! The hot honey sauce was my favorite and the service was very attentive and welcoming. I recommend this spot to anyone looking for a hidden gem in downtown jax! read more

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I've been hearing about Starvin Like Marvin through word of mouth for a long time and finally got the chance to stop by. I love the vibe! Small but not super crowded, about five tables and several seats at the bar available for dine-in. The staff were super welcoming and hospitable! The music sets the mood with some nice old school R&B and Soul. It felt like my cousins told me they were cooking and told me to stop by lol. I chose to sit at the bar and ordered the wings and shrimp basket. I love that everything is made fresh to order! The shrimp were so fresh they tasted like they swam out of the ocean and jumped into the fryer. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, had the perfect level of crisp without being burnt. I also love the hot sauce selection. Everything was so fresh I wanted to finish my food on the spot, but ended up having to take some to-go because I was stuffed. Overall, this place is solid with great taste at a decent price. I'm glad I made it in and will definitely be back! read more

Starvin Like Marvin - wings and shrimp basket - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food was decent, however the front counter employee was extremely rude, which really took away from the overall experience. I have visited a few times to support this business, but unfortunately I had an unpleasant experience today. Our order was made incorrectly, and when we brought it to her attention, instead of simply fixing the issue or acknowledging a miscommunication, she argued back and forth and ultimately just handed us the sauce rather than correcting the order as originally requested. With food prices being so high right now, it's frustrating to not receive what you paid for and then be met with a negative attitude from the person handling your food. Esp It's truly unfortunate because the food itself is decent, but due to the poor attitude and uncomfortable atmosphere, I likely would not return. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - It was supposed to be Cajun ranch wings - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Absolutely delicious! The best snapper I've had in a while. When in Jacksonville, I will visit this restaurant every single time.

Food was amazing delicious. Service was on point. I will definitely be returning. Next time I will try the snapper. We are from out of town but I will make this place a mandatory stop every time I come in town. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Whiting shrimp combo . Exceptional if this picture doesn't make you hungry. I am not sure you know good food. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The wings were flavorful. Shrimp was good small little hole in the wall restaurant. It was amazing. Good prices.

Starvin' Like Marvin was great! The whiting fish and shrimp were seasoned perfectly--full of flavor and cooked just right. The customer service was excellent. Bridgette and the rest of the team were wonderful hosts, making us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. Marvin even came out himself and was friendly and personable, which made the experience even better. Definitely stop by and support if you're looking for great food and a great atmosphere! read more

I have been hearing about this place for some time. Today I visited with co-workers and let's just say it did not disappoint. First the customer service was superb. Secondly the food came pretty quick and it was piping hot. Lastly the food was great. My shrimp were cooked to perfection. The whiting was well seasoned and piping hot. I also had the hot lemon pepper wings . The wings were good but a little too hot for my liking. Overall great. Will definitely be visiting again read more

Starvin Like Marvin - 5 wings 6shrimp and fried okra - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I've been to this restaurant multiple of times and have never taken a picture of my food. Why not? I start eating as soon as I get my tray. I've ordered something different every time and haven't been disappointed. The young men that work and cook there are so polite and well mannered. My food is always right. I've had 10 pc fried shrimp and fries. The shrimp are nice size and devine. I've had the pork chop sandwiches, it didn't come with fries. I've had the 6 piece breaded wings and shrimp. The wings were delicious and fried just right. The location is a nice small place on Ashley. You won't miss it because people are always going in and out. I suggest you call your order in and pay by phone because they cook to order and wait time can be about 15-20 minutes. read more

Red Snapper was not fresh. Little favor outside of the French fries. Service was outstanding

is it possible to rate this lower... like a -100? How about 0 for the grease smell? Or the rats that attack you after you park your car on the way in the door? Disgustin! read more

Not impressed. I find the staff to be a bit unprofessional. There are much better places in Jax to get fried seafood. Try Louisiana Seafood on Merrill Road! read more

The food is okay. I do feel it is overpriced. The customer service is highly lacking. If someone is supporting your business, showing appreciation goes a long way instead of catching an attitude. And because of that I won't be returning!!!!!!!! read more

Always Good! Made to order is how I prefer most food and this spot does it so well. Without the long wait. I chose to dine in today. I Walked right up to the counter - ordered, paid and found a table with equal amounts of sunshine & shade. Took a seat and then decided I'd like to read while waiting, ran out to grab my book and before I could even get into it, my ticket number was called. Delicious, fresh-tasting red snapper and shrimp combo (fries included). I was stuffed halfway through and took the rest home for later. Great service, friendly faces, really good food! Can't go wrong! I love it every time! read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Snapper & Shrimp combo - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

The food is exactly what the pictures show!!! Delicious, cooked to order, seasoned to the bone! I got the fried okra instead of fries and they are amazing! Very excellent customer service and the wait time was less than 20 minutes. We spent a $0.25 for 30 minutes on the parking meter in front of the building. I would highly recommend!!! Definitely coming back when I'm the area... read more

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My wife and I are spending the weekend in downtown Jacksonville and did not want to go far for good food. Found Starvin Like Marven on Yelp. Good reviews and southern food. Easy to find, parking on street, clean interior. We were warmly welcomed. Service was quick. We had the fried shrimp with coleslaw and a side of fried okra. The shrimp were extra large, locally caught, lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. The okra was like what my grandmother in Texas used to make. This is a family owned and operated restaurant that makes you feel right at home. read more

Always fresh top-tier, very professional most of all the food taste great you will not be disappointed read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Swai & Shrimp Platter! - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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I love this place!! So good, next time I'll remember to take pics. But both times I got the fried snapper, fried shrimp, and French fries and it's SO GOOD! Normally I love hot sauce with my fried fish, but I promise you don't even need it! It's that good and seasoned. It also comes with white bread and it's lightly toasted which is another plus! The staff is always very nice and helpful! I've also tried the fried lobster tail which is AMAZING! And the wings are really good too! I will eventually try their breakfast, but it's not as close to me so I will have to get up early. It's a small establishment but it's really clean and cozy. Moving to FL, I always tried looking for somewhere to give me the perfect fried fish and this is definitely the one! read more

The name is appropriate. If you walk into this restaurant, you better be hungry or bring a family of four for a single order. The amount of food you get is ridiculously great! I love the redfish. The sides are really good as well. read more

The snapper is spot on and I grew up fishing commercially so I'm very picky with seafood. I didn't care for the chicken strips but the chicken shortfall is counteracted with the amazing fish read more

Went based on reviews. However this place was not very good and the server forgot our salad. They were out of most of the side options and the food was good but it was limited. read more

Just visited the University location for breakfast and I was absolutely amazed.. food was delicious and definitely enough of it

I was quickly looking for a small bite to eat before going into work and ran in this restaurant. The restaurant was clean. The service was fast and friendly. I ordered the shrimp bowl the food was fresh it was a 7/10 read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Shrimp Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Delicious fried fresh seafood and friendly service. We will definitely be back to try more things. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Fried shrimp and Snapper plate. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

We've been waiting for a place like this in Jacksonville for a long time. Marvin is an amazing guy with even more amazing food.

OMG!! From the young lady at the register that gave awesome customer service to the cook. My experience was very good! The food was cooked fresh and there was no reheated food like some places. I ordered the Swai fish and shrimp. The shrimp were huge and cooked to perfection! I couldn't even finish my food because it was so much. I will be sure to stop back on my next visit to Jacksonville. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Swai fish, shrimp and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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My new favorite place!! There's nothing like that home feel of fresh fish, shrimp, fried chicken an all the above. The services is always on point. I can't wait to this place grow bigger!! read more

Give Marvin a try. Local fresh seafood cooked fresh! Fish is good! Fried. But shrimp and oysters are delicious. A little pricey over some places, but worth the price Great family run little restaurant. read more

Food and service always excellent. Food is seasoned to perfection every time. Great new location

Starvin Like Marvin had great food and good service. The Cajun ranch sauce for the wings was really good, and the food was well seasoned and not over seasoned. My only wish is that they grow into a larger space that can accommodate more seating, and that they obtain to go containers that are able to hold all the food portions provided. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Wings & shrimp combo, Cajun ranch sauce on wings. Half bone in fish. - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

No frozen food here. All fresh battered. Full menu. Breakfast and lunch. Friendly staff. read more

Starvin Like Marvin - Shrimp basket - Seafood Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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