Great service and so nice to dine on the water. Wish they didn't have plastic, but it's understandable. Good food every time we've been there. read more

I've visited the Swamp House half a dozen times. The menu is mostly typical bar food, fortified with plenty of deep fried offerings. There is a generously sized and well stocked bar, perfect for an evening cocktail or beer. The service has always been pretty good and the food is well prepared and arrives quickly. The biggest draw to this place is the location, views, and ambiance. It's well themed in a bayou cabin style and offers a gorgeous view of the river while you dine or enjoy a drink. You can even camp or stay at the adjacent campground if you're planning on having a few. Definitely check it out. read more

Both times we went they told us that they were too busy to see people where it looked like they weren't very busy at all, but possibly understaffed, which is totally understandable The first time we hung around, ordered her a drink from the bar and waited ended up, waiting an hour and 20 minutes before we left Second time we came in and we decided to leave when they told us they didn't have much availability read more

Decided to make the long drive from Ocala where we arrived to discover the Riverview was blocked by sheets of murky plastic and the tables were dirty and had old dishes strewn about. It looked like they needed more help and we decided to leave. I doubt I will return. read more

Overpriced food, you don't get a lot, but it's a lovely view with fresh air & a friendly staff. Super great place to listen to live music on weekends sometimes during seniors' spring break who gather next-door at the campground. Gator tacos were fresh & delicious with pineapple. Coleslaw could have been crispier but still tasted good. Potato chips were overcooked, inedible. read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - Overcooked brown chips & fried gator tacos - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

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Had a great time at Swamp House! It's exactly what you'd expect from a classic old restaurant on the river--not the fanciest inside, but the food really impressed me. The fried pickles were excellent, and the buffalo wrap was delicious. Drinks were cheap and tasty too, which was a nice surprise. The main reason for my 4-star rating is that the food took a while to come out, but once it did, it was worth the wait. The restaurant has a nice setup with an air-conditioned indoor dining area upstairs and a casual outdoor bar and tables along the marina downstairs. We pulled up by boat, and while they have about eight boat slips, I think they could definitely use more. Overall, it was a fun experience with great food, and I'd happily come back again soon! Love music on the weekends as well! read more

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Easy solid four or more, something like a five. Was a time I didn't feel that way about this place but everybody gets second chances and the food here's been really very good lately. You can see the servers enjoy working here and they've got a floor manager who really cares. Good on them. So, they do a Great burger, the Cuban is very good too (who knew?), grouper reuben's been good, and the fish and chips is consistently delicious and is pretty much why we've been visiting with greater frequency. Dad Loves his fish and chips and a few of our regular places have shuttered up. It's on the pricier side here, but so very worth it. You'd have to have a hollow leg to finish it! read more

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Absolutely phenomenal. Great good, great service, great vibes. Easily became my favorite restaurant in the area. Came up from Orlando to see the Manatees with wifey and she found this absolutely diamond of a location. Amazing freshly caught seafood, a full bar to compliment it, and a beautiful view overlooking the marina. Seriously can't wait to visit here again! read more

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Food was very good and the burger was just huge! The potato skins were my boys favorite for sure. read more

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Always great food and atmosphere! My favorite is the grouper sandwiches and their homemade potato chips! They also have an outstanding burger selection! read more

Swamp House is always a good stop. The river view atmosphere downstairs is great. The waitress was on point with the orders and check ups. The wings were nice, fat and juicy. Fries were good as well. Nice restaurant upstairs as well. Variety of different foods and drinks as well. read more

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We dined at Swamp House on a Saturday night which was busy - we had a 15 minute wait to be seated and didn't see our server much while dining, he was rushing around. There are views of the marina from some areas of the dining room. Food was good - we both got the blackened mahi sandwiches. My husband had the Swamp Water orange-flavored cocktail which he said was average. We won't go out of our way to come back but it seems to be a popular spot for locals! read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

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The only reason they get a 3 is cause the food was good. However service was horrible. We sat down and waited for someone to come to our table (as instructed by an employee) which took a few. Then we put our orders in and got our drinks. The food took about 20 mins, and our drinks stayed empty for about 10 mins. When the food runner brought our food I had to ask for more drinks. Then one of the orders was for the Blackened trio. Before we ordered i asked if it could be grill and she said yes, so thats how it was ordered, but when they brought it out it was blackened. We ordered different sides than it showed that it came with, but ended up getting what it came with instead of what we ordered. The manager was told of all the issue. He brought us the correct sides, but after sitting there with empty drinks, excessive wait time for the food then the wrong food it was just a bad experience. After eating we waited another 15 before we had to go ask for our check. For the hour and 43 mins we were there we saw an employee 3 times. This is inside an RV park and it seems like they catered to the regulars, not new customers. read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

Love being here the food is always good. The service is good and the selection of food is great.

My wife and I met my brother and his wife at the Swamp House Riverfront Grille. It was the first time for all of us. We all live about 2 hours apart from each other and the Swamp House was about halfway. Our first impression was very positive. The grounds around the Swamp House, the Docks, the Views of the St. Johns River and the Campground are all first rate. The atmosphere inside is really great. It is fun homey with plenty of space for dining and a nice bar. Just makes you feel welcome. My wife ordered the Blackened Shrimp diner which she loved. I had the jambalaya, it was OK not as good as the way my wife makes. My brother had a hamburger and his wife had a shrimp dish. They both were very happy and satisfied. Angela was our server. She was great with a wonderful personality. She really knew the menu and made good recommendations. It was obvious Angela enjoys her job as a server and it shows. She is a credit to the Swamp House. We will definitely return. read more

Stopped by for lunch while boating. Sat outside and service was absolutely terrible. Hardly came around. We ordered several appetizers like gater bites, wings, smoked fish dip. Gater bites were good and wings were "ok" and didn't care for fish dip...too weird of Smokey flavor. Ordered the grouper sandwich and it was so bad! It was like biting into shoe leather. We have been there before a few years ago and it was good but this time not so much. Also, they had 2 different menus...one for the outside and another for the inside which we thought was ridiculous! And we ate outside and didn't care for the menu out there. Not good. read more

I live less than a mile from this "place". Went in tonight to swap out a t-shirt purchase due to a sizing issue and was refused because I did not have a receipt...customer service at its finest! I then asked the hostess to sit at a high top near the bar. It was at this point that the hostess was told by the bartender (?) that he could not keep up with the current crowd and not to seat us in that area (maybe not send home the tiki bar bartender due to cold weather and have that person help?). It was at this point I expressed my displeasure and decided to exit this "place"....and was sarcastically told by the bartender to "Have a nice night!". My bride and myself went up the road to O'Leary's and had a great evening! The Swamphouse can scratch me off as future customer. It really sucks that a place that's less than a mile away from my house is so inconsistent on all levels. read more

As we walked in the front door, we loved the rustic casual atmosphere. The staff were very friendly. We began our meal with gator bites and green fried tomatoes. Both very good!! For our lunch we enjoyed the Mahi Rueben ( 2 each ) served on thick marble rye bread , 2 grilled fish sandwich, shrimp taco's, children chicken tenders ( great portion and quality). Busy restaurant and still attentive service. As we were leaving the restaurant, the managers asked how everything was. I told them very good. This restaurant is a definitely a must try!! Thank you for a great lunch experience!!! Oh, I almost forgot the killer coleslaw!! read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - A definite must try!!! - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

Great weekend hangout! Live music in the tiki bar on the 1st floor with lake view. Good food and drinks. Very chill atmosphere.

Great food, nice views of water! Fried grouper sandwich was crispy and delicious. The grilled mahi sandwich was delicious as well! Great service and fun decor! read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - View from our table - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

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This place is fun and inviting for sure, and tucked away in the country far from the hustle and bustle of Orlando. Everyone is nice and kind and makes sure you feel welcomed. Unfortunately the food had left us a little disappointed for the prices they are charging. The size portion was okay, but everything was very bland. When we put salt on it it helped a little, but it just lacked flavor overall. Maybe if I tried something different my thoughts would be changed regarding the food. However with the prices I debate giving them another go. read more

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We were so pleased with the downstairs outdoor seating area where we could bring our pup & enjoy a terrific lunch of fried catfish sandwiches! Service was a little slow since there was only one server for the five tables. She was very nice though and we enjoyed watching the marina's activities of boats coming in and docking in front of us, with new happy customers for the restaurant. read more

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Don't be deceived by the dive-bar like outside. This place has everything a fish restaurant on the water should. I'm fact, I'd go as far to say this was probably the best mid-day boating lunch stop that I've been too. The menu had plenty to choose for everyone. Great selection of beers on draft and bottled. Delicious mixed drinks. Even a great kids menu. And service was spot on. Such friendly staff and great customer service. We started with the citrus marinated gator bites. Holy cow were they the star of the show. Delicious! And the tartar dipping sauce they came with, a little spicy and a little sweet, was unique and made for the perfect bite. Even my 10 month old was scarfing them down. We all ordered blackened fish sandwiches for lunch. It was a pretty big piece of fish for one sandwich. Seasoned perfectly and actually and very filling. It came with that spicy sweet tartar sauce again, which gave it even more flavor. All around a delicious bite. Mine was served with coleslaw which, while no frills, was still very tasty. I would 100% recommend this place and can't wait to return. It definitely hit the spot for a good boating day. read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - Blackened fish sandwich with coleslaw. Delicious! That tartar sauce is addicting. - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

Huge fan. The food is absolutely delicious. The ambience is amazing because it's right on the river. It does feel like a redneck kind of bar, but it's also a restaurant and it is so good!!! They have a huge gator hanging from the ceiling so kids love going there too. read more

This place is certainly the hotspot on the weekends. Understandably. Located right by the water, boats can park at their dock and come on up for a good lunch. It's about 10 minutes from Blue Springs. When we arrived it was a 45 minute wait and this was no joke. We were informed they were understaffed in the kitchen and behind. We were starving and the food sounded good so we decided to wait it out. Afterall it would take this long to go somewhere else with the sparce selection locally. Once we were finally seated it took an average amount of time to order and recieve our food. Everything we ordered was good. They have a good selection of seafood and Louisiana style dishes. I got the crab cake sandwhich and I loved it. My husband got the gator bites and really enjoyed it. The onion rings were delicious. Our son liked his kids meal. He also got a strawberry milkshake which wasn't that great but otherwise we all enjoyed our food. Service was lacking but the good food made up for it. I understand limited seating when understaffed but it did surprise me to see chairs upside down on adjacent tables and employees hanging around. I know it was the kitchen staff that was understaffed but it's not a great look after waiting close to a hour to be seated. Overall we would return if in the area but perhaps when we don't mind waiting. read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - Louisiana Crab Cake Sandwich with Homemade Potato Chips - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

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2nd time here, and again very disappointing. The coconut shrimp was obviously a frozen vendor product. So, there went $14... and the fish & chips was ALL batter. No kidding- just tiny slivers of pollock in thick dough, like a donut. That, was $22 down the drain...i won't be back. read more

Swamp House Riverfront Grill - Seafood Near Me - Debary, Florida

The ambiance is fun, overlooking the river and our waitress was great! My husband 's Mahi sandwich was very good, but my coconut shrimp was even better! read more

Super happy we finally got here! Goal was to be there for the sunset and boy was it beautiful! Enjoyed some cocktails outside, we were not quite sitting at the service area but service was still good. Simply ordered from the bar until we went inside! Watched the sun go down, watched some gorgeous boats maneuver on the river, great evening!! Moved inside at dark and got a great table with another view of the river! We had Sofia and she was fantastic!! Noticed Key Lime Martini on the menu and for those who follow my reviews know, I'm a sucker for martinis. Especially Key Lime!! Placed our order (picture reviews attached) and loved everything!! The ambiance of the water and the great location is going to make this a local hangout for us!! read more

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The food, atmosphere and staff were all great! The sandwiches....HUGE! Will definitely be going back again

Aaow lawd. Yes yes YES. Y'all they have a spinach and artichoke dip that you can add blue crab to....ok so obviously y'all coming here after I said that. And if you don't wanna come here after that, we can't be friends. That's ok tho, I have lots of friends. Now let's talk about their bucket drinks...yummy.. Ok how about the mahi tacos...y'all. Get. Them. 'Nuff said. Plantains. SWEET plantains. Y'all. My only complaint is that there should have been 2 sweet plantains for the side instead of just one. I mean really. But yeah it was great. Worth an extra $1.50 above the basic side of coleslaw or chips? I mean come on something else should be offered other than either of those without an up charge. Like fries at least, seriously. That was annoying. But they are good. I'd order an app and a side of the single plantain (cuz it's all it is), a single plantain) and be quite happy. Very similar to Venezuelan sweet plantains, but slightly less mushy/sweet. Very good. If you're gonna go out back or downstairs, repel at is your only ally that you have. And even gen, might fail you. But it is beautiful out here and worth the walk. Boating. BOATING? YESSSSS. Boating. There is a put-in nearby and you can enjoy the St.John's river! Not far from Blue Springs either. A lovely place to dock and have a drink and/or meal on a warm(hot) Florida day. Absolutely recommend. Hey if you order a bucket, keep one so that you get $1 off your next one on the next visit!! Angela was our sever this evening and she was lovely. She made great drinks and we watched her put up with/ manage some difficult customers very professionally and she also helped make our first experience here memorable. We will absolutely be back and HIGHLY recommend this place for the views, the drinks, the food, the water location, the entire vibe. read more

Excellent place! I love this place! After boating in the morning we went here for lunch and appetizers. It was delicious!!! Had a few beers and a bunch of appetizers! We were visiting our buddy who lives in Florida and keeps sending us pictures from this fabulous place. Naturally we asked him to take us there. It was wonderful! Easy going atmosphere and mask free! Which was a change for me coming from heavy and I mean heavy mask wearing California. Great place to spend my first day of freedom eating appetizers and drinking beer. We had conch fritters. French fries, hush puppies, chicken wings and a Mahi Rueben sandwich. The food was delicious!! read more

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Holy huge portions! This place has the average St John's River bar and grill vibe. It seemed like the building was split-the top being Swamp House and the bottom being some kind of place with live music? Both were pretty busy when we showed up at 1:30 on a Saturday. Service was fast and friendly! Our waters stayed filled and we had a few different people touch the table to make sure everything was good and we didn't need anything. Food was great! We got fried food though and it's typically hard to mess up. Gator tails were delicious! read more

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Been meaning to go here forever. Fun spot, and met our expectations. It's a riverfront grill and has all the trappings...good menu choice, cold beer etc. Was it the best I've had food/drinks wise? Nah. But solid and good. The server we had was super nice and attentive (thanks Jessica!). It's a fun spot, our friends can drag us there by boat if it ever stops raining. ;) read more

Love this place. Very good food and staff. It's a nicely rustic restaurant, and the location by the river is nice. Parking can be tricky, expecially if they're busy. read more

We stopped by here on our way to Blue Springs. We love that they have boat parking, which makes it super convenient. The inside is very Florida Swamp with lots of merch and sassy signs for sale. The service was great. Our waitress kept all drinks filled and delivered everything in a timely matter. She was really nice! For appetizers, we got fried gator bites, fried green tomatoes, and swamp skins (loaded potato skins) the gator was a bit chewy, but otherwise we loved all the apps. For an entree, I got grilled teriyaki chicken with grilled pineapple, white rice, and a side of plantains. The presentation was definitely minimal effort, but the food was yummy. Definitely not an aesthetic spot, but a great stop on the river. read more

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If your looking for a refreshing beverage with great atmosphere this is the place Other than that, I would steer clear of the food , and service is inconsistent, fair warning stay away from Sundays unless you're sitting outside. This place can be much more with proper leadership, menu redo . read more

we paid about 50 bucks for a alfredo and gator bites the gator bites came with 8 little pieces not even bites and we paid that much for what I think it's very much not ok for them to overprice everything this business is not a good business and needs to be closed down read more

Excellent food with a perfect river view! They have a tiki bar and general store out back along with a marina.

View is great, Drinks are average, food is boring and not good quality. They have had the same menu for 10 years and need to update. Get better food if you are going to charge premium prices. I live 2 miles down the road and never go anymore. read more

You didn't get near the amount of food as before, yet the price was a lot higher. Our server was shocked when they brought out my husbands catfish dinner. Two tiny fillets on the plate and we both reacted. The server was embarrassed and told the girl who brought the food out "this is not right". They did bring out a nice size fillet after that. Because of the prices so very high and a LOT less food, we won't be back!!! Our server was great though. Very attentive. read more