This was our second visit to Velchoff's. We loved the fries last time so we had to come back to try their other menu items. We got hungry after running errands so went out for dinner this Thursday around 6pm, parked on the street (free parking), and seated immediately by a friendly hostess. We chose to eat indoors since it was hot out (90's) so we sat at table 1 for the high top seats to accommodate my husband's height. There were around 5 other tables occupied and the rest of the dining area was empty. Our server was Boo and she had a delightfully bubbly personality, letting us know the specials and local origins of the food. We ordered Coke no ice, ginger ale no ice, cajun fries no bacon, well-done Swamp Burger, buffalo chicken bites, and a mahi mahi fish basket. My husband decided to use their restroom, which interestingly enough, are located outside around the corner of the building. I'm guessing this was done so the chefs in the cooking area (in the food truck) could use them easily. Our drinks arrived in minutes and appetizer (cajun fries) arrived around 10 minutes later. The rest of the food was brought out about 10 more minutes after that. The entire order was correct and made very well. Cajun fries were crispy with gooey cheese sauce and cajun spices. Fish basket was tasty and not fishy at all (yay!). My husband said his burger was good and not oily. All in all, cost was about $95 with a generous tip. We would come back for another date here, hopefully with Boo as our server again :) read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Food, service and ambiance is must do in Palatka Florida.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]In or out you will not be disappointed.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Breakfast Lunch Supper and Drinks, top Notch.., read more

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In town for work and I was looking for a tasty lunch spot. After reading reviews, I decided to come - hands down the best French dip and fries I've had. I will definitely be revisiting. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I sat out on the patio, it was the perfect afternoon. Very peaceful and beautiful flowers.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My server was a bit distant, but the food and drink came out very quickly. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Just ate here - it was great, the kitchen is actually in a food truck but there is a large, cozy dining room and a beautiful patio with a great view of the St John's.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great friendly service. We had, among other things, pimento cheese (different but excellent) and a French dip. And the fries are absolutely the best!!! Highly recommended! read more

Velchoff's Corner - French dip and fries. - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

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Susan and I stopped at Velchoff's Corner after a boat ride on the St. Johns River, and this place continues to impress us every time. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It is a permanently placed food truck with patio and indoor seating, and everything about it feels intentional and welcoming.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food is outstanding. The Cracker Swamp Burger is hands down the best burger I have ever had and earned our Best of the Best award. Susan loves the shrimp and grits, and the fried chicken gumbo and shrimp buffalo bites were excellent. Quality is top shelf across the board. Service was friendly, though a little slow due to staffing, but the experience was absolutely worth it. This is a must-stop if you are anywhere near Palatka. read more

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We were so hungry when we found a place to eat and jumped the gun a but. But we were all happy after our first bites and it definitely needs to be reviewed. This cute little place right near the river has it all! Food--10/10. We tried a little bit of everything here. A French dip for my sister, and my mother, son and myself hit all the baskets (fish, chicken and shrimp respectively). The French dip was delicious and the au jus was liquid gold. The fried dishes were perfectly breaded and fried. Not overly breaded, just enough for a little crunch and flavor and didn't take away from the main attraction at all. Their "the best fries" really live up to their name. I was surprised to enjoy them so much and the comeback slaw will DEFINITELY have me coming back. Service--10/10. Our server was cheerful, fun, and personable. She was a delight and welcoming to everyone, even those not at her tables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Atmosphere--10/10. Even though our visit was in December, it was beautiful and thankfully a nice enough day we could sit outside. They had heaters out which surely come to the rescue on certain days and I'm assuming the will have fans for the hotter days. The flowers make such a nice touch. I can't wait to go again![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Our server, Zach, made our time delightful. From point A to point B, he was the best. It was even his first day serving, but he knew how to do it right! The food is incredible. The pour of wine was generous. And the venue itself blows it out of the water. Inside and out. It is a lovely space. I could eat all of the Pimento Cheese dip if they let me. Ask for the Comeback Sauce. You will not be disappointed! read more

Had lunch at Velchoff's during a recent visit to Florida. Very good lunch. The food was yummy, the service very attentive and the decor in the old brick building was great. We had a number of different dishes for our party of five and everyone liked their meal. Would recommend as a great lunch stop in Palatka. read more

Absolutely 10/10 What a great surprise!! Will come back for sure. So many pretty flowers in the garden area Great menu - lots to choose from Abundant outdoor seating along with some inside seating Staff was friendly and welcoming read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance was the first thing that got my attention. Upon arrival the look and feel of the place was so welcoming. Outdoor seating on a beautiful day with an awesome guitar player and a seating area filled with unpretentious beautiful plants.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food comes out of a big food truck and don't let that disappoint or discourage you because the food was very good. The staff were so friendly as if you were one of their regular patrons. Well we will be for sure! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The park was only step away & beautiful right on the St. John's river.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The only downside was that we wished the coffee shop was opened next door to Velchoff's & the shops too on the very small Main Street were closed or non existent.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Palatka is an up and coming and Velchoff's Corner is the rising shining star. We will return. Oh& the fries are delicious! And the waitress from New York made you feel as if you had been going there for years and it was our first visit but not our last for sure. read more

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Came in with friends, was after dinner and we were just stopping in for a cocktail. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Asked if we would like to sit outside or at oyster bar. We chose the oyster bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The 4 of us sat down at the bar and were then told they already had last call. Great, should have told us that before you seated us. If I am ever in Palatka again I will not be coming by. read more

Best blackened fish sandwich I've had in a long time. Would definitely return if we're in the area.

Six 2526 had the French dip for a meal to split with my sister and it was off the hook. The french fries were also on another level. I think the whole town should support this restaurant loved it. read more

The food was very good and the service was well received. Would recommend this place to anyone in the Jacksonville area or passing through.

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice location.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Drove from Gainesville to check out the area. From yelp reviews picked this place and well worth a stop! I had the crab corn chowder. And Bloody Mary w extras! Excellent food. Service a bit slow - was moderately busy. read more

Velchoff's Corner - Crab crown chowder bowl. $12. And Bloody Mary w extras. - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

I've passed by this quaint place and this time I stopped in. Was greeted by super friendly staff that loved where they worked and what they did. Had the Blackened Mahi sandwich and it was hands down the best one I've ever had. Fresh caught, thick and moist without too much tartar sauce trying to mask anything. I'm a 5th generation Florida Native and this by far was hidden gem. See you all soon. read more

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Another amazing meal at Velchoff's Corner. Celebrated a friend's birthday with great food and conversation. The Avocado Toast was amazing!!! Not shown here was the Blue Crab chowder, Caesar Salad, and Cajun fries which were the star of the evening. So sorry I didn't capture those. We were pre-gaming with the fries as an appetizer and I didn't think to take a pic. I highly recommend them though. read more

Velchoff's Corner - Avocado Toast - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Very cool place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately, we waited an hour and the food was just ok. Shrimp was cold so sent it back and they just put it back in the fryer so came back burnt. Hope we are an exception because it was disappointing! read more

Corn crab chowder overrated and served lukewarm. Old wine served that smelt and tasted terrible. Crab spinach dip very tiny portion overwhelmed with the topping and fried crackers, ordered as an appetizer and arrived after the main course came out. Daughter's burger and husband's fish was good. read more

Velchoff's where to begin? I loved it ! It was love at first sight type of deal . I came with the work crew on our lunch break, we sat outside, and it was blissful. I love how the food was prepared in the tin crate. Everything was so fresh, tasty, and perfectly seasoned. So good! Prices were great! The fries were the best! I am from California and it has been rough finding a restaurant in FL with good fries. Velchoff's for the win ! KUDOS: PLEASE GIVE OUR WAITRESS AMY SHE WAS STELLAR!! read more

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Had a delicious meal of blackened Mahi Mahi, dirty rice and salad. Absolutely the best blackened fish I ever ate. Laura was my server and she recommended the meal and white chocolate bread pudding for desert. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Really a great restaurant in downtown Palatka.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Will continue to patronize this place. read more

With perfect weather, we enjoyed sitting outside. (indoor seating is also available). The kitchen is in a food truck. Our server, Zoey, was friendly and attentive. I enjoyed the grilled oysters, although one of the three was not hot. The shrimp and grits were excellent. The fried green tomatoes were OK. I was disappointed in the beignets. The inside was tough, rather than light. I didn't mention this to our server, so perhaps this was an unusual batch. I would return for the ambiance and the service. read more

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Out west today for work, we made our way into the coolest place in Palatka called Velchoff's Corner They have indoor seating but also a really cool outdoor space! They cook out of the food truck and pump out some seriously good stuff! We shared a burger topped with pimento cheese and a fried green tomato, cooked perfectly with these amazingly seasoned scratch made fries And this chicken sandwich with slaw, come back sauce and pickles, with a side of the most amazing, creamy cheesy grits! The food was OUTSTANDING, very well made with quality ingredients, the service was excellent and the environment was cool! Definitely don't overlook this place if you are out there! We can't wait to return! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]First off Velchoff's is a wonderful place to dine outside. So beautiful and a nice view of the river[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The food was excellent, a little pricey but worth it. I had the she crab chowder and the chicken sliders. All delicious. Our server was wonderful, very attentive and gracious. The host seemed to be in another world, though. Needs to be more customer focused instead of avoiding eye contact while our fries were getting cold waiting for him to bring ketchup. read more

Everything we had was very good. Oysters are very fresh. Shrimp n grits was delicious and the pork belly was crispy but tender. Warm service. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Fun ambience.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] What a great find! Will definitely return! read more

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Had lunch with friends and the food and service were excellent. Scratch kitchen and highly recommend the fish dip with fried saltines. The blue crab corn chowder is out of the world good. Shrimp bites were delicious. Comfortable atmosphere and great location. read more

Ate here last night. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Very nice relaxing outdoor dinning.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And the food was delicious. The waitress recommended the blackened fish and shrimp on rice and salad. I could eat that meal every night I'm here in town. It was very good. I highly recommend. read more

Their food is excellent. A little pricey but you get what you pay for. Blackened Mahi and broiled shrimp to die for. Delicious mojitos and the oysters. Oh my. I had to have a piece of cake. Hummingbird OMG read more

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Don't go here. My wife's food was brought out before mine. She took her time and 15 minutes after she finished they still had not brought out my salad with blackened mahi. It's not like this was fresh off the dock mahi either. This stuff comes frozen and was the only fish they offered so on everything from fish dinners to fish sandwiches to fish salad so should have been an easy and quick fish to prepare. I had to retrieve the manager since we had not seen our waitress in forever. Told him just to bring me my check. He apologized for the miscommunication in "two separate kitchens" they have. Apology from the manager, but this was horrendous service. He should have comped my wife's meal and the warm ice tea with no ice. When the manager came out with the check, I pointed out two other customers who sat down after us and both had salads with fish or chicken (couldn't quite tell and didn't really care at that point). He just apologized again with no explanation. I will never be back to this place. Terrible service and terrible management. Go somewhere else for your meal! read more

Great food, but salty French fries every time we visit. Raw Oysters could be cheaper $ 4. An oyster is too much. A person could go broke eating a couple dozen or so. read more

Let me start off by saying I don't want to offend the locals, but someone please tell me how Palatka, FL has been blessed with this gem of a restaurant. After eating at some other local places my hotel recommended, I decided to walk across the grass to try Velchoff's. I asked about a bar, and they directed me past the food truck (which I thought was cooking for the outdoor tables). I walked in, was immediately greeted and took at seat at the bar. The ambiance was that of a speakeasy, and there were many choices for drinks. I ordered the blackened mahi and shrimp, and let em tell you, I live in Savannah now, and there is not one restaurant there who can touch what I ate tonight...none! I've live in Europe for 9 years, and all over the U.S., and this simple meal ranks easily in the top 10 I've ever had. The food is fresh, locally sourced, some grown on site. The flavors are balanced and complimentary to each other; just all around composed well! I ended with the bourbon glazed bread pudding with an old fashioned. One of the best bread puddings I've had. I may not have to come to Palatka again for work, but I will definitely exit 95 to swing through and eat here in the future. Oh, and I forgot to mention, the food truck...yeah, all of the food is cooked in it....RIDICULOUS!!! This place is slaying it! read more

Wow, what a great find! Housed in a historic building, this charming restaurant serves up really comforting and well-prepared southern fare. My blue crab and corn chowder was an easy 10/10. My friend's daughter enjoyed her chicken gumbo. My friend's whole fried branzino looked very appetizing and tasted wonderful, she said. We were all impressed with the quality and quantity of dishes that came out. Service was friendly and helpful. They had plentiful seating indoors and outdoors. I think the bar scene could be fun based on the looks of their setup. During the day, this restaurant works for families and people on day dates alike. I would highly recommend this restaurant if you are exploring Palatka or coming back from the spectacular Ravines Garden State Park (also recommend). I have read and heard that north Florida feels more southern culturally than its southern portion, and this restaurant definitely provides beautifully prepared dishes representative of or inspired by southern cuisine. read more

Velchoff's Corner - blue crab and corn chowder - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

About once a month, we make the trip from Tampa to Saint Augustine to see our grandchildren. While, there's a direct route on the interstates, tend to avoid that because it takes us through Orlando, which is hell on earth. Alternatively, we take a route on I 75 to go north of Ocala and then start taking the back roads to Saint Augustine, which brings you through beautiful scenery, as well as many little towns. A couple of months ago we stopped in Palatka and had a Sunday brunch at this restaurant. It was their first or second Sunday brunch so they were working out some kinks and still very delicious. I may have even reviewed it back then. So today we're on our regular journey to Saint Augustine and decided to stop in again and try their regular menu. We were not disappointed. It took us quite a while to figure out what we were gonna have. Joannie chose their burger of the day, which was a two patty smash burgerwith caramelized onions with a dat cream sauce on Texas toast with a side of their comeback slaw. I opted for their cracker Swamp burger, which is a blackened burger with onion straws, a comeback sauce, which is a special creation of theirs, couple of cheese and a fried egg. read more

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Service and food were great. Our waitress was so friendly and helpful. Drinks were also amazing. Definitely will be back.

Somebody ought to put our waiter in a corner; that smug bastage!!! I would have walked right the @#$% out of there if it weren't for others in our party. They don't deserve the business with waitstaff like that. Otherwise, food's something like a solid three or more, I guess; I just didn't see it is all. Not after the offending service. For me, the place impresses better than it is. Foods not thrilling, but nice. Everybody seemed to enjoy it enough. Cracker Swamp burger was good. So was the corn chowder. My drink was very delayed in coming out, but that was probably the waiter punishing me. No follow up service, water refills, etc. unless we chased them down. One of the bar backs was caught gawking at us and later strafed by the table unnecessarily brushing his arm overtop my teenage daughter's head. Awkward creep. It's sort of a scattershot of a business. Restaurant, coffee house, oyster bar, etc. In all my travels, I've never seen a food truck servicing a brick and mortar restaurant before; but yeah, the kitchen's a food truck. Who knows, maybe they're growing into it but I will never find out. read more

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The hamburger was good and it's local beef. The service was slow because there was only one waiter waiting all the tables. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The food is cooked in a food truck and they have outside or inside seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Cool town.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Delish! This was our second time here months apart (it makes a perfect halfway point for a visit to St. Augustine). We arrived for lunch on a Saturday, busy but not overwhelming since we were early - I expect they get a line soon enough. Hostess was very friendly and let us choose our seat - they have beautiful outdoor options! Our waiter, Colby, was great too. Hubby got the burger special (horseradish, caramelized onions and swiss) and I got 2 starters (avocado toast and cajun chicken bites). Portion were more than adequate and we devoured this yummy food! We have decided the hour+ drive will be worth a date night and will come more often :) read more

Velchoff's Corner - Cajun Chicken bites, Avocado toast and the St John's River. - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

We were down in Palatka so decided to check out this place. Very cool vibe, nice courtyard area with seats and live music. We sat inside and it was divided into 2 sections. The restrooms we're located outside and around the building which wasn't convenient. The pimento cheese was excellent and so were the oysters. The steak was not cooked too my liking. I asked for medium but it was very raw. I asked for them to throw it back on the grill for a little longer but still just wasn't a great cut of meat. My friend liked the shrimp and grits. The ambiance inside was boring, they need to revamp the inside of the space. read more

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Tasty food, excellent service. We had 2 appetizers (smoky fish dip and cajun cheese fries), shrimp and grits, and a BLT. Huge portions. Then, we took a walk on the river front. We'd go to the restaurant again. read more

The chef here is a hidden treasure. I drove 2 hours just to eat his crab soup. It is amazing. I only ever had one close to coming similar was in the outer banks in Carolina, and that was 17 years ago (I've been searching for something similar since, and this exceeds it). Along with that the chef was on point with the mornay sauce, it is perfect, just like right out of France but a twist with the cheese. Superb! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The restaurant also has a very pleasing outdoor patio area if you want some ambience as well.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more