Great food. Dinner was a perfect menus from starters to desert. The Friday dinner menu is always a delight to have the special of the evening read more

If you're looking for exceptional fried seafood with lots of flavor, I would steer clear of TJ's Seafood Shack and opt for Hungry Crab by UCF instead. I ordered a fried shrimp basket with fries and it was honestly very forgettable. The flavors were lacking, muted, and not worth the price. The service however was good and the ambiance was just okay. It's a casual dining spot with plenty of seating. I can see how this is a local favorite for some, but I will not be returning to TJ's Seafood Shack. read more

Stopped by TJ Seafood and had a great meal! We ordered the catfish with rice, beans, and hush puppies, and everything was really good. The catfish was flavorful, and the sides paired well with it. We also tried the lobster roll with a crab cake, and the crab cake was the star of the meal. It had a perfectly crispy exterior and was packed with crab meat, they definitely didn't skimp on it. The ahi tuna taco was fresh and delicious, and the fries were crispy and cooked just right. Lobster rolls were also good especially for the price. read more

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I was really impressed with the food here. Everything was seasoned and tasted great. Prices are very reasonable and service was good. I really liked the decor also. Definitely a must try. read more

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I heard good things online about this restaurant so naturally I was excited to try this place. I ordered the Catfish meal which comes with hush puppies and fries. The food came out pretty quick and I took it home to eat. There was only 1 fish included in the dinner plate. Any place I have gone to that serves fried fish usually gives at least 2 pieces of fish, if not more. I said to myself, well it is a large piece and has hush puppies. I thought maybe they are cutting back but I'm sure the fish must be really good. The catfish looked nice and crispy but had no taste and also had a bad fishy taste like when fish is either old or undercooked or both! It was very stringy and I honestly didn't even finish eating it. The hush puppies were probably the best thing on the plate and fries were regular seasoned fries nothing special. I would've returned this had I not already gone all the way home. I was so disappointed especially after hearing good things about this place. I was surprised at the lack of quality. I really wanted to like this place as the staff were so nice and friendly. I am hoping the bad quality of the fish is not something that is a regular occurrence and that I caught them on a bad day but regardless my experience was not a good one. read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Catfish, hush puppies and fries - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

TJ's has been a quick option for me whenever I'm craving seafood but I don't necessarily want to make the trip out to I Drive or other parts of Orlando for a sit down restaurant. TJ's is a casual spot with no frills, but the service and food are what keep the locals coming back. In my case I was in to pick up my to go order of lobster rolls, but the place was fully packed at dinner time with happy customers! The lobster rolls and fries traveled well, which was a huge plus and tasted delicious! Normally I will get a shrimp option here but I'm glad I decided to try something different this go around! If you're ever in the area and looking for an affordable seafood option, this is a great place to consider! read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Lobster Roll(s) - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

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Such a great casual seafood shack in Oviedo. I went with my colleague on a Thursday night. When we arrived, there was a small wait in the counter. But it wasn't too long. I ordered the house wine for happy hour (3 buck chuck), and lobster roll and crab cake platter, with broccoli as the side (about 21.5). I paid directly on the counter using Google Pay, and took my drink to my table. I tried the Moscato wine, which tasted cheap, but no complaints at all for 3 dollars. It was still sweet and buzzed me lightly. The food was delivered to our table shortly after. The lobster roll was filling, but mostly a mix of both real and surami lobster. It was still enjoyable and had the nice fish flavor I enjoy from surami. The crab cake had real blue crab claw meat and was flavorful. The broccoli looked to be grilled or steamed and had the right amount of seasoning. It was really enjoyable. My only minor gripe was the hot sauce I took that said XXX, but after adding to the food, there was no fire to the taste buds engine. While it added some flavor, it didn't bring any fuel to the spices. The service was wonderful. The attendant was very friendly and helpful, and even took care of the plates after we were done. I believe his name was Christopher. The atmosphere is very casual, no frills setting. The dining area is a bit small, but outdoor seating was available too. It looked nautical themed, as well as gator stuff. Parking was free and easy in the strip mall. Best of all, when you are done eating, for can walk to the park nearby. TJs serves great seafood at very reasonable prices. While it is no frills atmosphere, the good quality food makes the price worth it. The service is very friendly and helpful. This is such a great restaurant in Oviedo on the park. Overall: A- read more

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Pros: Fun ambiance. A dining room full of nautical decor, along with some Cracker Barrel charm signage and sayings. Very quaint. Service was nice. It was counter service, but the guy was friendly, and the food came out promptly. The food itself was surprisingly good. The soup was very flavorful, the fried items were not greasy or anything, and the portion sizes were plentiful. Very appreciated. Cons: No real cons. Everything was really great. Tips: Get the gumbo. It's a healthy portion, and it's very deep with flavor. Not spicy. The gator tacos we got had really nicely sized cuts of gator meat. And the swamp sauce was awesome. read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

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Came here for a quick lunch one day after the gym. Worked out, walked next door, and started ordering some food. I started off with the Louisiana Style Gumbo (Louisiana-style gumbo with chicken and Andouille Sausage served with saltine crackers. No seafood!) I guess this item is for people who don't like seafood. I think those people should please leave the state. But as a dish that can also be eaten by people with seafood allergies, I'm so glad this gumbo was so good, so those people can experience gumbo without danger. A good flavor, a hint of spice, and a base that wasn't too tomatoey. All good things. We moved onto the main event, the Fisherman's Catch Platter (Get ALL 4 of the following: Fish filet (basa), 4 jumbo shrimp, clam strips & 3 fried oysters. Served with cocktail or tartar). For an all-fried platter, this wasn't too oily or greasy. It was all well fried, and it also had a great batter-to-protein ratio. Less filler, more seafood. The fish filet was the best part. The basa fish is a type of catfish, so you know it's good. Shrimp per good, clam strips are always only ok and a good ketchup vehicle, and the oysters were good, but if you don't like oysters, these won't change your mind. And because we're just greedy, we also got the Gator Swamp Tacos (Local caught gator tacos on flour tortillas over shredded lettuce & tomatoes, topped with a sweet, smoky "swamp sauce"!). How can you say no to swamp sauce? These were unexpectedly amazing. Nice, big flour tortillas. A metric ton of fried alligator meat. Real good sized hunks of meat, too. Not tiny gator clam strip things. A good little amount of fresh veg. And that creamy, mildly spicy swamp sauce. Man, I could have bought a bottle of that stuff. Very good. Overall, this place was a very pleasant surprise for me. No way did I think a hole in the wall in landlocked Oviedo would provide me a meal this good. But I was wrong. This place is excellent, and you should come here. read more

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Place your order at the counter and then find a seat, they will bring it to you when ready, I sat outside to enjoy the beautiful day. I wasn't sure what to order, I asked the associate that was helping me and he recommended the Red Fish. It's a hearty texture fish, but they cooked it perfectly, paired with the 2 hush puppies and coleslaw which I loved. I chose the sweet potato fries, they were also really good. For dessert, I ordered the Lemon cheesecake, delicious!! I will go back here again to try some other options. read more

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Food was delicious! Husband had gator bites blackened. I had a protein bowl. Our son had Tiki Teriyaki Shrimp Tacos. The black beans and rice were so good! Get the hush puppies!!! read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

The food is wonderful and reasonable. The staff, especially George and Cody are so nice and extremely thoughtful. My husband fell in the restaurant and they rushed right over to help. Between them and a few customers, my husband was helped up and was okay. The restaurant is very clean, including the restrooms. It is one of our favorite places even though it's a bit of a drive. We have had shrimp tacos, a lobster melt, okra and a shrimp po boy and it's all been delicious. read more

Overly salty, Cajun does not mean overly salty, it's suppose to hv spice and flavor. I was disappointed.

Mahi Tacos were amazing!!!!! Drink options were just okay. Staff was super nice. Good location. I will return.

I've only ordered through door dash, but the food is so good. I got the fish and rice, and it was fresh and delicious. I have to actually stop in to get some food, but I highly recommend you trying it out. read more

Discovered this place recently, and it's becoming one of our favorite restaurants. They have really great deals Monday through Wednesday and the service is top-notch. My son loves coming and getting a burger and fried kids' meal that comes with a fountain drink since it's close to his school. They have kids eat free Mondays, fish tacos Tuesdays and AYCE fish Wednesdays. I love that they offer a variety of ways you can get their fish (fried, blackened, grilled) and all have been delicious, though that makes it hard to decide what option to get. read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Tilapia Fish Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

Heyyyyyyy you guyyyyyyyys! Let's get right in, where have I been and why have I never been here before? The gig is up, this place is a gem! Walked in, casual vibe, there is outdoor seating, you order and pick a seat. The menu has great variety, we opted for fried pickles, fish and chips and the chosen fish and baja shrimp tacos, with a side of hush puppies. The hush puppies are a little dense and need some more flavor, even with the honey on the side that was my only so, so, food item. Everything else was truly fresh full of flavor!! I would definitely come back the service was great as well. Let's eat!! read more

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Service was good, food was ok. Quick place to grab a bite, reasonably priced. Its ok if your in the area.

I took a gamble on the shrimp po' boy... and lost. I wasn't going to make a fuss, but the staff noticed, offered other options, and handled it all with the sweetest kindness--plus they took the sandwich off my check! Fast-casual food, but five-star service. The fish dip was delicious! read more

Had clam chowder and lobster bisque, clam chowder had an odd flavor , barely any clams , lobster bisque barely any lobster, was bland as well. Shrimp and grits were ok, sweet potato fries were limp, lobster roll lobster was shredded and not great, hush puppies - eh, gumbo bland- with all the great reviews was hoping for so much better read more

I had never been to TJ's and was excited to give it a try. My husband and I sat down outside and waited for someone to come to the table. We were passed 3 times by employees and not one time did anyone make eye contact, offer a menu, or ask if we needed anything. So my review is actually zero stars because we were ignored for 10 minutes before we decided we should leave because our business was not welcome. I wish I would have been given the opportunity to order food. The reviews show that it's great...but the service was nonexistent. read more

You guys let me sleep on this place, and all I can say is: How could you do that?? TJ's is serving terrific food, plain and simple. I don't quite know how to describe this place. A very casual seafood restaurant, sure, and just like hundreds of other Florida seafood restaurants you've been in, no doubt. Particularly if you lived in Florida in the '80s, if you know what I mean. Now, this may seem like I'm poking fun, but I mean this sincerely: This place is charming as all get out. The food is the star of the show here, undoubtedly. Between our party of 6, we probably ordered most of what was on the menu. Everyone loved their food and that is saying something because we had some (annoyingly) picky eaters amongst us. I spent the entirety of the meal trying to plan how to make dining there once a week part of our lives. Need I say more? The decor is nothing fancy so this is not what I'd consider a special occasion restaurant, but I cannot speak highly enough of the food. Do not forget to ask about the chef's special; you may miss out on something incredible! I am a Central Florida native and an Oviedo resident of nearly 10 years and only recently did I make my way into TJ's. Don't be like me. Go. Now. read more

This is a cool little spot with indoor or outdoor seating. It has the feel of a place that is beachside but it is in a shopping center. On arrival you order at the window and food and drinks are brought out. They have a great selection of seafood and plenty of appetizers and specials. Happy hour has discounted drinks too! Everything was fresh and yummy. A good place to pop into! read more

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I've been meaning to write a review for TJ's Seafood Shack for a while. Few restaurants in our area deliver a great food experience as consistently as TJs. I typically carry-out, but they have a good sized dining area at the restaurant. Tonight I carry-out ordered my regular from TJ's. Seared Tuna Tacos. As always, cooking temp of tuna was on point. The 3 soft tacos had very generous amounts of rare-seared tuna. I enjoyed the cole slaw inside the taco so much, I kinda wished there was a little bit more. Dip a bite of the taco into the wasabi sauce, then into the soy sauce......MMMMmmmmmmm! One of my FAV carryout bites. Had the black beans and rice tonight and liked them. All of their sides I've tried have been very good! With lots of great tasty menu options, TJs stays on our carry out rotation. read more

Good food. The only negative is that my soup came out lukewarm but they fixed it by bringing me a hot bowl. Now my husband's gumbo was fine. We got shrimp tacos , surf and turf burger, shrimp platter and some other combo plate . Everyone loved their food. It's a small place with seating available outdoors. You order and they bring it out to you. Get the chocolate cake , the key lime pie is too tart ! read more

Delicious seafood , with great service . Come as you are , order up ! Hush puppies are such a treat with honey chill place. New fav place when we come into town . read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Inside the dinning area . - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

the best fried oysters, clams, shrimp ever fun menu great tacos and soups burgers and fish sandwiches lots of platters read more

I Wasn't expecting much. But surprise surprise, as good as the best fried calamari I've ever had in my life... Tender, perfectly breaded, perfectly cooked. I also got sweet potato fries that were also perfectly cooked and delicious. The tap beer selection is adequate to quench any thirst. Cheers! read more

Very tasty, well seasoned and filling! The staff was very nice and attentive. TJ's has checked off all the boxes, will definitely be back whenever we're in the area. read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Fisherman's catch - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

It was VERY GOOD! The service was on point - and I think it was the owner but someone walked around asking people how their meals were and was genuine. When in town, I will go back! read more

Fantastic food, and great prices! We will definitely be back! We loved all the signs on the walls, the atmosphere was great

We have been here plenty over the years, and it's consistently good. Kids eat free on Mondays so it's the perfect post dance class treat. That lobster roll in Texas toast was sooooo good! And the side salads are excellent as well. I definitely can't forget the hush puppies. My only suggestion would be some sort of razzle dazzle sauce for the hush puppies read more

I'm a big seafood fan but don't eat it at restaurants too often since it's usually pretty expensive, but TJ's serves a great variety of seafood at reasonable prices - I would be a regular if I lived in the area for sure! Their platters have a generous portion of both the main seafood and a side (the fried okra is my choice), and the daily specials make the reasonable prices even more affordable. I recently went for Taco Tuesday, which is 2 tilapia tacos (fried, grilled, or blackened, can upgrade to mahi mahi or salmon for an extra charge) and a side and drink for $8, which satisfied everyone in my group including the big eaters. The all-you-can-eat fish platter special on Wednesdays also looks awesome and I hope to try it sometime. TJ's is a counter-order spot (though servers bring the food to you) with a wooden fishing shack aesthetic so it's not quite the place for an upscale seafood meal, but better for casual meals with family and friends. That's how I prefer my meals out anyway! read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Blackened Tilapia Fish Tacos for Taco Tuesday, with fried okra - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

Great food - consistently good Great service and beers Nice that they allow us to sit outside with our doggos Love the shrimp tacos, hush puppies and haddock Awesome banana pudding read more

We were looking for a lunch spot and saw TJ's So glad we stopped in. The Gator Tacos were so good and I was told the okra was really good. It's a nice quaint spot. The staff were really nice. If back in the area would definitely visit again. read more

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I love TJ's. I really miss the Orlando location, so I come here when I'm in the area. The gator bites platter is what keeps me coming back. I also appreciate when a restaurant includes okra on their list of sides. Other restaurants jack up the price and call them a starter (I'm looking at you, Sonny's). And the hush puppies are always on point. I've tried a few other things. The fried shrimp is good, so I do recommend that. I can't recommend the clam strips. They're more crust than clam. They tasted good, but I'll stick with other options. read more

TJ's Seafood Shack - Shrimp and clam strips with fried okra. The clams are more crust than meat. I'll stick with my usual fried gator. - Seafood Near Me - Oviedo, Florida

don't order the lobster rolls without first asking what they are made out of, because it isn't lobster.

Customer service was great. The food was mediocre not great for this place to be located in Florida. The clam chowder was straight outta a can, the flounder didn't taste fresh, the okra was amazing along with the onion rings. read more

Food was delicious Lived the outdoor seating The food didn't take long to arrive it was hot and the people were very friendly read more

The lobster rolls were the worst I ever had. Tasteless! My daughter's fried shrimp were good she said.