If you arrive in Palatka this is the place to eat. Oysters the best and great service. Try the cracker swamp burger it was delicious. Beautiful ambience relax and enjoy it read more

We came on a busy Saturday night and decided to eat at the bar. Enjoyed a couple nice bourbons. The oysters were excellent and the seafood gumbo was incredible! Very pleased! read more

Stopped here in Palatka and found this place right next to the lake. Outdoor seating as well as indoor... did not stay for dinner but menu looked great! The appetizer we had was great! Very fresh... beers were cold. Service very friendly and prompt! Would definitely come back! read more

Velchoff's Corner - Veterans United and Perni IPAs - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

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A hidden gem in Palakta! Great food, great waiter! we had the red fish sandwich and chicken sandwich! both were very good! And fun outdoor patio. read more

Went here yesterday for dinner. Very disappointed. We had the Buffalo fried oyster appetizer it was pretty good. I had a cocktail that was not very good. My husband had the burger special and I had the seafood gumbo. My husband liked his but ended up getting ill later that night. My seafood gumbo was not good there was way too much sauce on it and it was far too salty to eat. I picked the shrimp and oysters out of it and left all of the rice and gravy behind. I wanted to order dessert but I figured we should cut our losses. Our waiter was good. He was very friendly and attentive, too bad our food and cocktails were not better. read more

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Outstanding fare! Good service and good entertainment! Great piemento spread! Good size portions! Will be back!

Was in town visiting and drove by the cute patio and food truck, we decided to stop on Monday for lunch and had a server named Misha, she was so nice and talkative and gave us great recommendations and told us her favorites. We ordered the avocado toast to split as an appetizer and it was seriously delicious. I would buy the bread on its own it was so good! Then we got 3 different types of burgers cooked to our liking to perfection. The pimento burger of the day was rich and savory and my all American burger melted in my mouth and was topped with extremely fresh vegetables. The items are on the more expensive side but portions are big and it was all so fresh and totally worth it! I would recommend this to anyone who likes fresh tasting food!! read more

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

It's adorable, with delicious food and such a nice team. The crab and corn chowder, charred Caesar and salads are particularly delicious!!

Great spot with excellent food and service. We would highly recommend this fine establishment for anyone coming to the area.

Great oysters, fried green tomatoes, and flounder. The service was great and weather beautiful for outdoor dining.

The food here is very, very good. I've been here several times and it's always the best in town and easily on par with St Augustine. Love the chow chow chicken and fish sandwich. Definitely check this place out! read more

Went for lunch on a weekday. Not crowded and ate at the bar. Sangria was wonderful and margaritas were good. The french dip and the chowder were both good. Will definitely return when in the area. read more

I cannot review the food highly enough. As someone that lived in Charleston, SC (The Mecca of Shrimp and Grits) I have to say the shrimp and grits at Velchoffs are unmatched. The staff is highly knowledgeable about all their products and ingredients. The entire crew takes immense pride in the product they put in front of you. read more

Velchoff's Corner - Shrimp & Grits - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

Two weekends in a row we have dined at Velchoff's Corner What a hidden gem, locally owned and right downtown at the waterfront in Palaka. Fantastic fresh Oysters, shrimp, Fish and amazing Cuban specialties. We LOVED the Oyster's Ocklawaha, the Steak Eggs and Crab and Crab and Artichoke Dip. 3 totally fun and unique dining areas including the Oyster Bar, and awesome live music outdoors on the weekends. Great wait staff with talented chefs with diverse menu. Quick efficient friendly service. Perfect for local dining and out of town guests. Don't hesitate! read more

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Beautiful evening, wonderful dining companion, and looking forward to a good meal. Velchoff's was a disappointing experience and waste of money. Food was terrible - bones in the filleted fish, cold rice, gumbo that tasted like it came out of a can, and waiter that couldn't have cared less. Should have stayed home and donated the money to the food shelter. read more

Crab and corn chowder were five star. Service was five star. Shrimp Basket with fries was five star. Great restaurant for our first time. Prices might scare some of the locals. But what prices are not high now. We are telling our friends and going back. read more

All previous visits to Velchoffs were for outside dining and certainly good food, friendly atmosphere and good service. Tonight my husband and I spent a fabulous evening at the newly opened oyster bar. I cannon begin to describe how much we enjoyed every aspect of this evening. We are both oyster lovers and enjoyed some of the best Maine, Virginia, and Chesapeake Bay beauties either of us have eaten in a very long time. Doug and the crew behind the comfortable bar are fun and efficient. Delicious menu offerings and great atmosphere, a top notch, perfectly appointed restaurant. read more

Velchoff's Corner - Fabulous oysters... - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

Just had lunch here. Food is amazing! They respect their seafood --everything is fresh and nothing is over cooked and even the sides are properly attended to. Hand cut rosemary fries are the best in Florida. My fish sandwich had the bun toasted and buttered with a juicy filet. Props to the chef! Also service is very friendly. If you have only one meal in this town, this is the one. read more

The food was outstanding. Mischa was an incredible server. Big city food in a small town. I'll eat there every time I'm back to see family.

Stumbled upon this place while in town for work. Went during lunch time! Sat in the oyster bar area, but there was also seating inside main area and outside in the courtyard. Service was amazing. Misha and Doug made my experience worthwhile. The menu was exciting. I decided on the blackened red fish with grilled shrimp, over dirty rice. And omg the dirty rice! It was sooo good! Beignets are delicious! Can't wait to come back again and try the gumbo and oysters! Loved everything about this place. read more

I'm conservative in giving 5 stars. This place is fresh food! No frozen/microwaved here. I had the blackened mahi sandwich with some of the best homemade French fries I've ever had. The salad was perfect-- they even take the time to peel the cucumbers. My husband had the blackened mahi, shrimp and dirty rice. His accompanying side salad was different than my salad. Equally as good. Especially, the homemade lemon vinaigrette. We each had a beer on draft. We can't wait to return. read more

We have been to this establishment more than once. On arrival we were told it's a 15 minute wait... fine, we give our # and state we'll sit at the bar... which is beside hostess stand... and we sit and sit and sit for 10 minutes before being acknowledged by the bartender. not even "here's some H20 I'll be with you soon"? We watch several people get seated. we get a text saying please confirm you are coming... we confirm. 10 minutes later we get a text... we have been dropped from the waiting list. finally after 30 mins my husband walks up and ask the hostess. She said oh sorry i can seat you right away. we wait another 5 minutes and then pay our bar tab. and LEAVE. Here is the thing. We are Real Estate investors and very intrigued with this lovely town. Definitely need some more eating establishments, with employees that understand the hospitality industry. One positive is the bartender poured my husband the wrong beer... I didn't want to see it wasted... so i changed my drink choice. The beer was most definitely cold. and delicious read more

Certainly the best food in Palatka Florida.... Which isn't a great endorsement. How about, instead, possibly the best food and staff in the region! Cocktails are creative and refreshing. The wide-variety menu has vaguely French/seafood themes. And the outdoor garden seating is both peaceful and lively! read more

My wife rode her bike here yesterday and insisted we stop by on our way back home to California. I'm glad she did. The food is excellent! read more

Velchoff's Corner - Outdoors for now until inside is refurbished - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

I went for lunch with my two sisters. Two of us had had a blackened Maui Maui sandwich with a choice of a side. I chose cole slaw. The fish was so fresh and perfectly cooked. The cole slaw was colorful, crunchy, served in a beautiful bowl and not overly dressed. Delicious. My one sister has many dietary restrictions and they prepared her meal exactly as needed and it was also delicious. read more

Oh my what a hidden treasure In Palatka. The best oysters I've ever had with a hand squeezed Fresh margarita. The building is a beautiful old building. The staff is amazing. There's a separate oyster bar to the main restaurant with some beautiful outside seating right off the waterfront. Can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu.. read more

Awesome Food. Awesome service and the atmosphere is beautiful. Go for a nice walk after dinner

Wow!! This little spot is not to miss! Food was fantastic, the wait staff were extremely friendly, and the atmosphere and music was tasteful and fun. The burgers are great and I will be back to try some more menu items! Thank you Velchoff's! read more

I travel all over the country and eat everywhere and everything. Velchoff's my favorite restaurant in the entire country, seriously everything is amazing and delicious. The people who work here are one of a kind & just so nice. Seriously the best vibe read more

Food was wonderful, service was friendly and the oyster bar was clean. I ordered the fish and shrimp entree the fish was cooked perfect (not over cooked) my husband had the shrimp and grits, he said it was one of the best he has had! Looking forward to returning the next time we are in town. read more

The food, drinks, and service were outstanding. Marissa was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. We will return.

Everything I have eaten here is fantastic. The service is wonderful (ask for Mac as your server). He has a great personality. The outdoor dining and oyster bar are a must. read more

Velchoff's Corner - Velchoff's Outdoor dining - Wine Bars Near Me - Palatka, Florida

Velchoffs Corner is a great place to stop for a nice date night in Palatka. It's location is beautiful, very close to the St.Johns river and their food is fantastic. The seafood tower is awesome and their mojitos are simply the best you can get in Palatka. Don't skip this one guys, they always have great specials too! read more

Menu has amazing choices, the food is divine, excellent chef, excellent atmosphere! I hope they can get live N.O. Music from the balcony. I will be back again and bring more friend with me !! read more

Hard really great things about this place so decided to try it Thursday. Went during lunch hour and have a limit amount of time so I specifically asked if I could be in an hour 30 minutes, understanding that it's lunch hour so that I might not be which is why I asked. They told me absolutely and seated me and 20 minutes asked for the bill and my food to go. 10 min later I had no food and I had already paid my bill - ended up walking out without food. Cut to today (Saturday) around 1:30. Decided to try again. Was able to get drinks and oysters but had to track down waitress to see if we could order and she says "soon." Comes back, takes our order. Finally comes by cheeseburger has no cheese (it was pretty much cold by the time I could corral her again) and she offers to bring me a slice of cheese. Told her no, bring a box and I'll feed it to the dogs. She brings a box, but we have to corral her again to get the check. It's not just me. The three ladies sitting across from the sat there for almost 20 minutes before after third time asking for a server getting someone to take their drink order. The people sitting catty cornered from us were seated and went to the bathroom - they came back & the hostess seated someone else someone else at their table. When we left 15 minutes later no one had even approached them about their order. That all being said the drinks were good read more

We've dined three times and have always been extremely satisfied Looking forward to a return visit read more

We had the Sea food Gumbo and Blackened Fish and shrimp and for desert with had the White Chocolate Bread pudding. Everything was Amazingl! We had a great waitress. Velchoff's Corner it has the best gumbo ever I mean like these people blow your mind they're better than New Orleans! read more

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The food was amazing! My family and I tried multiple apps buffalo fried oysters, they were fried perfectly! The fried green tomatoes with pimento spread were the BEST we've ever had in Florida. It's a cute little food truck with great ambience. Cocktails have heavy pour of alcohol and had fresh ingredients, the mojito is definitely the way to go. The wait staff is awesome, very attentive. Kid and dog friendly, also a little play area for toddlers. 10/5. read more

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I'm rounding up - truly I'd say it was a 3.8. The food was a 5, but the service was more like a 3-4. Cute outside area and oyster bar. We didn't go in to the main dining. We ordered the French dip, fish and grits, crab corn chowder, & fried green tomatoes. All were very tasty. Service was ok but if it were busy I think it would've been poor (we were the only table outside when we went). We were charged full price for a virgin margarita and it said "house - virgin" on the receipt. I'm pregnant so to be charged for alcohol was silly. The soda was flat so our dining partner switched to tea (didn't drink the soda) and they were charged for the 2nd drink, even though we told the server about the soda. When we were brought our appetizer they brought one roll of silverware for a party of 4 and she started to walk away. When we asked for more she looked flustered and said that's all they had at the moment and they were rolling up more. I would've taken it unrolled or she could've grabbed a few of the 20 pre-rolled sets at the empty oyster bar. Despite these hiccups, I would return. read more

First time visitor, excellent burger fries, blackened fish sammy and salad. Nice outdoor space and good service. Reasonable prices. No traditional bill it's all digital so you have to take a bit on faith. We would definitely come again. read more