Have absolutely loved Stinky's until this visit. We've been coming here for years and missed our annual trip in 2025, so to say we were looking forward to our meal is an understatement. When we walked in, we all felt something was off or different. We were greeted by a nice young waiter but immediately noticed all the regular, long-time servers were gone. Uniforms different and now everyone was wearing their new "restaurant group" uniforms. While it may still be called Stinky's only the name remains. The classic fresh fish preparation with the diced potatoes and veggies have been replaced by a heaping amount of mashed potatoes and soggy broccolini. While the fish was okay, it lacked the special touches of the past. The firecracker shrimp lacked the good flavor and gentle breading of the past. Maybe it's okay for people who have never experienced what Stinky's was, but we would plan our last night at the beach to always include Stinky's. This year it's time to find a new favorite. read more

Went here after a friend insisted we go party. Great band, the Stink Juice KICKS and got to meet some friendly locals. Go check it out if you want some good tunes and libations!! read more

Stinky's Fish Camp - Drink menu - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

BLUF: Best service in Santa Rosa Beach and a menu that offers coastal and American fare. I love a fish camp! Not that I have ever been to a real fish camp but a restaurant with fish camp in the name calls to me so my sister and I visited Stinky's for an early lunch. Stinky's is an awesome spot for lunch because you can get half of a salad and half of a po' boy or half of a po' boy with a cup of soup. I was tempted by those halfsies combinations but ultimately I went with a basket. Much to my surprise, the basket could be ordered fried, grilled or blackened. I went with blackened shrimp and they were excellent - perfectly seasoned and perfectly cooked. So many places and people (myself included) overcook shrimp but these were timed perfectly! The basket also included tasty, crispy, big curly fries and hush puppies. What's not to love about fried dough but the hush puppies weren't my favorite. Those shrimp on the other hand . . . I am still thinking about them! I am sorry I am not remembering our server's name because he was awesome and absolutely deserves a shout out. He was super kind, attentive and personable. He had my heart when we offered me a Diet Coke to go. I'd go back to Stinky's just for his hospitality . . . And those blackened shrimp. The atmosphere is very casual and it has its own parking lot. Next door is Stinky's Bait Shop which is a unique spot offering fish and tackle, coffee, happy hour and a casual simple breakfast. I look forward to returning to Stinky's - either the restaurant or bait shop, maybe both! read more

This place rocks! The service by Melissa was perfect, the food was scrumptious, the atmosphere was fine & the prices were fair! I tried the fried oyster plate & the oysters & hushpuppies were to die for, delicious read more

Stinky's Fish Camp - My daughter & son, he had the fried oyster sandwich. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Some of the best swordfish I've ever tasted. Atmosphere was great and the only reason I'm not rating this place a solid five stars is the waitress. We were bothering her that night. We were and inconvenience to her. If I could remember her name I would post it. But never mind her. Go try it. You'll be perfectly happy that you did. And what a great drive down 30A read more

Since this was my first trip to the area I had to try some local seafood cuisine and I'm so glad I did. We came in November so we didn't have to wait for a table, though there were lots of tables taken. We started with the Seafood Ceviche which was phenomenal! Thickly diced bites of seafood and chilled citrus juice made for one flavored bite after another - we couldn't stop eating it. We also had Bloody Mary's. My hubby had the Ultimate Bloody Mary and I had the regular. They weren't great, but not bad either. It tasted just like Zing Zang with no extras like olive juice, pickle juice, hot sauce or anything else to take it to the next level. He hubby had the Half a Po'Boy with Soup - Firecracker Shrimp Po' Boy and Seafood Chowder. The chowder he couldn't get enough of. The Po Boy was cooked well but the breading on the shrimp was too thick making for bread and breading heavy bites. However, the flavor was there. I had the grilled fish tacos and they were the best I've had do date. I've never had a more perfectly cooked piece of fish, but also, there was so much flavor - everything was seasoned. Because I'm a fry junkie I almost always have to try them. Theirs needed far more flavor, were overcooked and dry. The tacos and ceviche absolutely made up for it though. The decor is really fun and the restaurant has outdoor seating that gives way to a dock where you can walk around. It would be a great place to take late afternoon pics. Our server was helpful and she did a good job. We would love to come back. read more

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We were excited to stop in. I was 1st apprehensive because the music was loud for me when we walked in. I was relieved when we moved farther away from it. Our waitress keyed our order in wrong, which caused us additional $$, but she was friendly and attentive. My husband said the fish tacos, besides the tortillas, tasted fresh. The tortillas themself were rubbery (old). I ordered the lunch catfish basket, asked to substitute the green beans for the fries and coleslaw. Was told there would be a small up charge for the green bean. Instead I got the whole meal, uncharged for a large position of catfish, and charged $5 for the green beans, the whole cost of the side was $6. I didn't know I had been up charged to a large catfish until we received the bill. I even mentioned to my husband, the portion size was huge for lunch. The fries were flat and coleslaw was flavorless. The espresso martini was good, the margarita tasted more of syrup. We opted for the key lime, saw someone had yelped best key lime ever, that is not correct lol, although it was good, but not tart. The crust is thick on the top, where perhaps that should be saved for the elbow, you lost half the filling to crust. All in all, wasn't bad, but a one time stop for us. read more

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With a name like Stinky's, it has to be good to last. It is. Excellent and delicious food. Fun beachy vibe. Great service Clean restaurant Good location Lunch specials Variety of entrees Locally caught seafood Cool presentation Limited parking Touristy prices? Yes, but worth it. Highly recommended. read more

Stinky's Fish Camp - Vibe - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Been going to Stinky's for several years. Never disappointed, it's a must on every vacation. Seafood is in the name & you can't complain. Worth the wait! Family Friendly! After eating, go feed the turtles out back. Save room for dessert. Staff is friendly, service is quick, interesting decor inside. read more

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4 of us ate here during the week. Fortunately the wait wasn't very long and the service was good. We started off with 1/2 dozen of the smoked Gruyère & bacon oysters and 1/2 dozen of the garlic butter, both were good. I had the blackened swordfish which was done perfectly and it's certainly easy to overcook swordfish. My son had the Taste of Stinkys and he really enjoyed it. Daughter had the fried shrimp platter which she said was good. Wife had the crawfish pie and it was good but very spicy (or as the waitress said 'very flavorful'). Good dinner but not our favorite of the week. read more

Third year staying in the 30A area. Always enjoy the food and service at Stinky's. Fresh and flavorful seafood dishes. Don't miss this place if you're in the area. read more

Stinky's Fish Camp - We love the food here. - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

My wife and I were on a fun drive from Panama City Beach to Destin and saw Stinky's on Yelp and it looked good from the reviews. We entered the establishment and there was a real good band playing and we got a nice window seat. I ordered an IPA from our fabulous server and a Cuban sandwich. Always my favorite! The beer was perfect and the Cuban had just the right amount of meat and mustard and the bread was crusty, yet chewy. We also ordered some Buffalo frogs legs, now I have had frogs legs in the past and the spice ws just perfect with the flash fried meat. Really great, you have to try them! An excellent lunch for a day road trip in Florida, plus the great band and a view over some water. Good stuff! read more

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LIKES: -(2) Buildings, first building was the main restaurant. Second building had a bar, a live band, a gift shop and bait shop. -Seafood was great - Excellent Service with a smile DISLIKES: - Nothing read more

After having several stellar experiences at Stinky's (to the point that we always bought t-shirts there because we loved it so much), this visit was just mediocre. There was nothing "wrong" with our food, but it just wasn't as deserving of all the superlatives like it has been in the past. I got the crawfish mac & cheese. It was just shell pasta with a somewhat soupy, lackluster cheese sauce, with about 3 of the tiniest baby crawfish tails you ever saw in your life. I was disappointed, but since there was nothing technically "wrong" with it I just put a bunch of pepper and hot sauce on it & tried to make the best of my bad decision. My husband says he doesn't even remember what he got there, but felt it was just ok & the price was too high for what he got. Servers were all great, & the place is still hopping. read more

During our stay in Santa Rosa Beach, FL (40-A) area we decided to stop here for dinner on the first night in town (my 18 yr old Granddaughter chose this spot ) she made a great choice! It was super crowded and we had a 30 minute wait, we actually arrived an hour before closing time! All of our food came out piping hot! I ordered the crawfish pie, delicious! My family ordered a plethora of food, everyone enjoyed their meals! The ambiance was okay, just super busy! Service was okay had a few issues with printing out the correct tickets all in all it was a good night! We are were full when we left! read more

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This is the place to go. Fresh, delicious seafood. Oysters were the best we ever had. Catfish was delicious, Mahi-mahi cooked perfectly. Service was great , we were there on a Friday night around 6. It was busy, food was a bit slow to come out simply due to volume but that is what you want at a seafood place. Guaranteed fresh! Nice dive bar adjacent! Parking is an adventure, cars all over the shoulder. You can't miss this joint, it is a must do! read more

The food was fantastic! Came here on a very busy Monday night as I was traveling West through the panhandle. The inside was cool and eclectic, but overpacked with people. I went to the bar hoping to get seated as it was just myself. The bar was very small and the bartender was a little gruff as he seemed to be overran at the time. I was finally able to get a seat by the well and was able to be served immediately. The bartender seemed to warm up a bit as things slowed and I was now seated instead of standing. I had the Gilled Shrimp & Angel Hair Pasta, which was absolutely delicious. Had a nice bottle of white wine to go along with my entree, and then ended the evening with the best Key Lime Pie I've EVER had! Th Al you for your service and for providing delicious food! Definitely recommend. read more

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Stinky's Fish Camp is a must try when in the Santa Rosa area. We were looking for a seafood spot and came across Stinky's. After looking at reveiws and pictures, we decided to give them a try, and they were a three minute drive from our AirBnB. When we arrived there were people waiting so we got on the list with our party of eight. While we waited, I got a frozen margarita that I was plotting on when I saw them on someone picture. Let me tell you, that margarita was made with love, like they make them for you in Mexico. My Yelp BFF and I like to get frozen margies and let them melt, and I tell you it was very bit of delicious even the next day. Not gone tell you I stopped in for another one while heading to the beach. Ok, so they seated us quickly, faster than excepted. We sat down to their extensive menu with many seafood dishes, most being New Orleans or Louisiana inspired. Being from New Orleans, you are sometime skeptical of restaurants like this. Let me tell you, EVERYTHING we had was delicious the Crawfish Pie, Crawfish "Mac" & Cheese, Catfish Meunière, Crispy Boudin Bites, Grilled Shrimp & Angel Hair Pasta, the Fried Gulf Shrimp Basket, and Stinky's Stew. It was so good, a few of us went back the next day for lunch. Now let me just take a moment to talk about their key lime pie, I mean made with real key limes, devine!!!!!!!!! I wanted to bring a piece home, but did not make back the night before leaving. We were thinking the owners must have some connection to Louisiana, and after looking them up, I found out they are Lafayette, LA. I will definitely be back, I am sitting here mouth watering as I am typing. In the Santa Rosa area, give Stinky's a try! Until we meet again! read more

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Always crowded, parking isn't easy, but it's worth it. Friendly staff and always good food and drinks . If it's your first visit, check out the baitshop too. More than minnows await there!! read more

Wow! The food at Stinkys was amazing! The firecracker shrimp was delicious, and so were the tuna dip and fried tomatoes! Our server was very attentive and was very helpful with our many questions!! We sat in the back room, upstairs. It was cozy and friendly. DEFINITELY GOING BACK!!!!! read more

Stinky's is a mainstay on 30A west, and everyone knows about it. I just wish it was better. The food is pretty good, but not pretty great, and it's nothing close to making up for the rest of it. It's old without the charm, and it's got a menu that seems constrained and lacks a unifying theme. This place should be an old Florida fish house, but there were only three options from the gulf available this week (and each was $45!). They're just missing the boat. You'll likely remember going to Stinky's because you went there, but not because the meal or place is that memorable. But, given a tourist waitlist a dozen deep during season, I doubt they'll change soon. read more

Florida gulf coast classic, Stinky's! Always a good time, good food and good people. This is a place where there are no strangers sit at the bar for a fun time and enjoy great conversation with locals and tourists alike. Food is excellent try it all. Drinks are abundant ,pace yourself there's no hurry on coastal time. Enjoy my friends! read more

Stinky's Fish Camp - Bar top best seats in the house - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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We visited 12/21/25 and I loved the Christmas touches throughout the restaurant! I can't remember our servers name but she was great! The food was sooo good!! read more

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We finally decided to try Stinky's. We sat at the bar and ordered some drinks when we first got there. Hubby got the stink juice. Wow is that potent!! Not for me but he drank it up. lol. The kids got a Virgin strawberry daiquiri which was quite tasty and they can make it not virgin if you'd like. When we got our table, I ordered the salad that was on special. It was delicious. I also ordered the seafood corn chowder. It was great. I ordered a side of garlic bread which was just ok. I wouldn't get it again. read more

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Great sit-down seafood shack. Reasonable prices for fresh seafood. Can be a long wait during busy season but so is everywhere in 30A. One on my must visits on trips to Santa Rosa Beach read more

Stinky's Fish Camp - Stinkys Strew - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

It's the end of January on 30A. All the tourists and part-timers are gone. The locals are out in force and Stinky's is hopping. Great food, great service and great company. The Crawfish Pie is outstanding as is the Fish Chowder. It's hard to go wrong with any dish at Stinky's. The bar staff knows their stuff, making everything from straightforward martinis to complex drinks spot on. Did I mention the service? Top notch across the board. For a moment it's 40 years ago and what made 30A special is on display. If you are down here, do not miss Stinky's. read more

Food was EXCELLENT! Everything we ordered exceeded our expectations. The staff were also amazing. Rick was our server and he was super friendly and attentive. I would specifically ask for him to be my server if he's available. We will definitely be back. read more

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This place needs 10 STARS! Holy cow! All of their items were FIRE! I had the stinky juice ( proceed at your own risk) ! And the taste of stinkys! Honestly I was SURPRISED! Our server was Billy and he was incredibly patient and his service was nothing short of amazing! If you are debating on coming here PLEASE DO SO! You won't regret it! read more

We (two couples) ate here around an hour before closing and were not hurried at all. Service was great. You have to wait to get into this place when it's warm. No wait in January. We ordered the cauliflower app which was awesome. Fried shrimp which was great and the Stinkys combo which was great. This is not your ordinary seafood restaurant. It's quite a cut above. read more

Cameron is the worlds greatest server. He gave my brother 9 cups of water, it was a new record of water for both. The swordfish was very tasty and the fries were among the best I've ever had. The wooden walls reminded me of northern Wisconsin and were very home like. 10 out of 5 stars. Get Cameron as your server if you go. read more

A great local place to eat and listen to live music! Love the frozen drinks and Taco Tuesdays!

This place was definitely a nice stop. We had to park down the street And walk here but it was worth it. The catfish was good to me. The atmosphere was the best. We went in the afternoon and it was dust and getting dark. We had a great waiter. We did a great job. He was also funny. I remember giving him a nice tip. If you are In Santa Rosa Florida I suggest giving it a try. read more

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Excellent service and accommodated 20 people at one table!!! The staff was informative and the food was excellent. Clean and inviting rooms, even has an elevator for use. read more

We come to town every summer and Stinkys is a must several times during our visit! The live music and slushee's are what we crave!! read more

Stinky's Fish Camp - Slushee's & live music - Seafood Near Me - Santa Rosa Beach, Florida

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Was good food will come back when I'm in the area Good food They had allot of choices to pick from read more

Place is awesome. My server is always awesome. I always spend about 80 bucks here just because I love the oysters and blackened fish a ton. My server also gets tipped at least 40% as they are always amazing. Also their margs are outstanding too. Only reason they get a 4 is because the hostess is always rude no matter what time of day it is, which rly sucks cus the rest of the restaurant is amazing. It's like the hostess works at another restaurant or something, and doesn't understand the standards of the place. Anyways, yalls food is incredible and I go to Stinky's every year! A couple of hostess's won't stop me. read more

New ownership at Stinky's. They raised prices and cut way back on portions. The Stinkys Stew doesn't come with the crab sandwich anymore longer. You won't need a bucket to collect all the shells, just a small plate. Someone needs to let Emeril know they are ruining his good name how they serve this dish now. Save your money and skip this place now. We used to frequent this place multiple times a year. Very disappointed read more

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A go-to every time we are in the area. Service is great. Food is great. Always a little louder than we remembered. Lunch was quite good - Cuban Boy but especially the shrimp basket. The star of the show - Ultimate Bloody Mary! read more

Some of the best local food around period!!! They have a cauliflower appetizer swimming in butter I had never had before and oh my it was delicious. Everyone at the table was diving in. Red fish, grouper, shrimp amazing read more

Stayed across the road in a Beach House Rental, walked over for Supper late one night. Knew when we walked up food must be worth the wait! So we waited around 1 hour to be seated. Food was all delish, only wish oysters would have been smoked/grilled. Boudin Balls dipped in pepper jelly were awesome. It felt a little tight in the seating area and was very noisy but I'm sure we will go back if ever in Santa Rosa Beach. read more

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