May 2026 new ownership review/update : Still the same old places, a few subtle changes, looks like a restaurant on the inside now, but the outside is still the same fish Camp atmosphere... nice menu, some new things, some of the old things are gone, but that's apples and oranges. Overall, I think anytime you get new management in and they're willing to freshen up things, in the long run it's a good thing. You can't keep what's old old forever, everything's got to be refreshed. Now, all you need to do is get rid of those tiny drinking glasses and get the largER plastic restaurant glasses... I know there's value (for the owners and nobody else) in having a waitress continually run back-and-forth to your table to refill your drink (yeaaaa, good service!) but that's not for me, give me a good size drink and everybody's happy! Don't take away too much of what this place used to be, don't refresh too much, and don't try to add or subtract too much... Remember, this was a successful business and most of us like it just the way it was... Most of it. And oh, get some big boy french fries, these little half size things don't work... Also, still no shrimp and catfish Poboys on the menu? Original review: Good place to eat, one of my favorites, on weekdays, I have never had any problems with the food or service here, so rest assured. I've only been here a couple of times when it was super busy. However, aside from a little bit long wait to be served, everything was always good. The star of the show at Whiteys is being able to have a good meal, while looking at the beautiful scenery along the river, that really brings out what the place is all about. The wait, staff is always friendly there, they go out of their way to make you feel at home. The menu here is excellent, it is what it is for this type of joint, and they go above and beyond just standard bar food fair. read more

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Came by boat this time, still fantastic. Great food! Tried the fried pickles, loved them! read more

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6/18/26. Our book club came here for lunch. I was curious if it had changed since it sold...lots of people were concerned it would be torn down for condos or something but it appears it's staying a restaurant in the same seafood atmosphere it was. The difference inside they have lightened it up and recovered the booths and such. Outside one can still come by boat and eat outside on the porch/porches! Menu has changed a bit, gotten more expensive. The whole back of the menu is all alcohol drinks! I ordered a platter grilled mahi with one side ($19); the mahi was good and the collards were hot, seasoned and I liked but one of the other ladies had to request a diff side. Others got shrimp tacos, fried grouper sandwich (one side) and a Cobb salad. They seemed to enjoy but few "to go boxes". Maybe they should have lunch specials? Service was excellent by Peyton! read more

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Loved Whitey's Fish Camp! Such a cool, unique seafood spot with a great outdoor patio and dock seating right on the water. The food was amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly. The shrimp platter was outstanding, and the seafood queso was absolutely delicious and a must-try. Our waitress was super friendly, attentive, and gave us great recommendations. Between the great food, fun atmosphere, and excellent service, we'll definitely be back! read more

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We had not eaten at Whitey's in quite some time because of it very fried menu. We heard new owners/new menu and decided to give it a try. The service was excellent from the time we sat down to paying our bill. The restaurant still had the same great fish camp vibe with indoor/outdoor or bar seating. There was live music when we were there so there wasn't any available outdoor dining. We ordered the fish dip as an appetizer and blackened grouper for our meal. Everything was delicious even the water tasted better! read more

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One of my favorite places to eat in the area. The food is always great, the service is friendly, and the atmosphere is laid back. If you want good fish, stop here. We've eaten here many times and always leave happy. Definitely a local favorite and a place we keep coming back to. read more

The food was a solid 3. We ordered the crab crusted redfish, fried catfish, shrimp, scallops, house fries, red beans and rice, and slaw. The fried were crispy perfection. The catfish need additional seasoning. The redfish was tasty...lived the crab topping. It was just a bit overcooked. The sides were great. The server, Corey...sublime! He anticipated every need. He was friendly but not overbearing. His great service and the beautiful view elevated our experience to a solid 4?rating. The restaurant recently reopened with a new menu and new ownership. We will be back. We are expecting great things. read more

Whitey's has been purchased by Harry's Restaurants of St. Augustine. It has been "refreshed" and our Red Hats, here for the May monthly luncheon, enjoyed the decor--plenty of fish and animals on the walls, along with a striking mural. We all chose something different, I believe, for our meals but everyone said they enjoyed the food. There was a delay in being seated because there was a mix-up in where the waitstaff had been assigned. Also, there are no reservations so even though I called ahead twice (once in April and then the night before) to alert the staff that we had about twelve people coming, they really were not ready for us. Still we got to eat together and most of us try to go with the flow (there's always one, though, and I apologize that she expressed her impatience to the servers who had no control over either the seating delay or when the food was ready). There was at least one other large group and even another Red Hat chapter! I had the broiled redfish and Cole slaw. Our waitress made me a special drink with grenadine syrup--see photo. Excellent! Thank you! You can eat outside and see Doctor's Lake. Or, come in your boat and tie up at the dock. read more

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Wow we have not been here in awhile. Whitey's is doing a great job! The food was amazing! Great live band read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Tuna Bowl, Blackened Salmon salad and fried shrimp and fries - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

I met my future daughter-in-law! Brooklyn is an absolute sweetheart that we had the privilege of having as our lunch server on Saturday. This was my first-ever dining experience in Jacksonville, Florida, and it couldn't have made a better impression. The service was warm, friendly, and genuinely top-tier. From the host, to Brooklyn, to her mom Amy (yes, I got to meet my future in-laws), to even the random staff who rescued me when I got lost looking for the bathroom -- every single person we met was welcoming and kind. The Gilligan's Island-style atmosphere, complete with a gas pump on the outdoor deck, was new for me. I'm a Boston city guy now living in LA, so this kind of "Florida coastal dive-chic" was a first -- and I loved every bit of it. Food-wise? Phenomenal. The shrimp bisque was a revelation -- my first time trying it, since I've always been a lobster bisque loyalist. But this one? Creamy, buttery, and left an aftertaste so good it felt like the bisque kissed you back. The white wine cream pasta was so incredible I demolished it too fast, then kept picking at everyone else's food. I didn't realize how full I was until hours later... and even now, three days later back home in LA, I'm still craving it enough to plan another trip to Jacksonville before the year's out. I can't wait to come back. ... And Brooklyn (and Amy), I'll be sure to bring my sons (you can take your pick!). read more

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New owners changed menu terrible selection and slow service! Very few selections from tiki bar section. read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - New owners menu completely changed. Very limited what you can order in the tiki bar section. - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

Hadn't been here in a few years. The service was great! Debbie my a waitress was amazing. There was another young woman that asked if I was ok....didn't get her name. My server had the personality of a dead finish. I'm not fully up on service etiquette, but you don't slide a plate across a table. I believe it should be served from the left side. Whites is not all that formal, but you shouldn't push a plate across a table navigating between the glasses on the table and the salt and pepper. Now the food; I ordered the salmon and it was perfect! The slaw was very tasty as well. The Red Beans and Rice...SUCKED! It was colder than the cold slaw! The rice was over cooked and the beans were totally tasteless. I ordered a pain killer,13 dollars and change for a full tumbler of ice and 4 ounces of booze....this was a total ripoff! Buyer be ware. read more

Stopped by for happy hour and dessert. We got a pound of peel and eat a shrimp (not included on happy hour) and the fried mushroom (half off). Was disappointed they no longer have their bread pudding, but we got the lava cake instead and it was delicious. Our server was great. She checked on us a lot and everyone else they're working was so polite. I got caught up, looking at all the critters hanging from the ceiling and almost bumped into one of them and we had a good laugh. This place has critters and decor all over the place which makes it very interesting to just look around. I thought the alligator fish was hilarious. He sat on the back patio and even though it was February, it was still very nice not too cold. read more

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Gotta say I'm loving the new updates. Stopped in for drinks to check it out and was pleasantly surprised. So happy they now have REAL GLASSES. No more plastic cups! My dirty martini was frosty & perfectly done. My sister got their cucumber melon martini which was light and fresh and slightly sweet. The service was great & friendly. Can't wait to come back and try some food. read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Dirty martini - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

Shit show. I can't stand going to a place where I hear the employees complain about the customers and their job. I've had to ask twice for everything I needed for my meal. Ridiculous read more

The new food items are good! Service they are still working out the kinks, but good job changing the menu up at Whiteys! The Ahi Tuna App was fresh and the buffalo shrimp was lightly fried and full of flavor. Well done! read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - New Ahi Tuna App - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

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Not the same whiteys.down graded looks like the new cracker barrel inside and the food was like expensive fast food. Not good at all wasted $120.00 it is bad when you go out to eat in a place that cooks food and they can't even cook . read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Whiteys sign - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

The fact that I have to give a phone number to get in line and then when it doesn't go off because I have spam scanner on is a joke. They didn't even call out my name when the text didn't go through and had the audacity to talk back to us when we complained about how long it was when we were told it was only going to be 35-40 minutes and it had been 50! They need to fix it. Can't give a review on the food as we just left cause they called someone else in front after we were promised the next table. read more

Been a regular staple in my family since moving to Orange park 15 years ago. Saw the news reports that it had been bought out but new owners just planned on giving it a paint job. I am here to tell you, Corporate buyout stole the soul of this place. Menu has changed, vibe has changed, service has changed and none for the better. Lots of people walking around with ear pieces talking into their shirts. Felt very corporate. Whiteys has never pretended to be julington creek fish camp and that's why we loved it. Wish them all the Best and hope it works out for them but if you need me, I will be at Trent's off 17 from now on. read more

Under new ownership and recently renovated, we decided to go with neighbors and give it a try again. The duality had deteriorated for several of the past few years. The new menu incorporates some of Harry's Cajun dishes and the fried food was reduced. New flooring and decor but true to the original fish camp vibe. A children's area has been added for young families and the pool room removed. Less of a bar scene atmosphere now. Service staff was retained from previous staff. With a visit of you have not gone in awhile. Wishing the new owners the best of luck! read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

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Service was great , updated fresh look, additions to the food menu. Has a little Cajun flare, ingredients taste upgraded, love it. We will be back ! read more

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Elizabeth and Nick This place is not family owned and operated anymore. They have sold it. May 2026. Make sure you check your receipts and count your change Elizabeth at the door try to take $20 from me by telling me she could not give me a receipt before I paid and taking $30 in vouchers from me and only taking 20 out of that 30 off of my bill, she told me my bill was $47 even I gave her $50 total. She gave me back $8.20 and change after I get the receipt and see it's only $33.20 I then call the manager over saying she only took $20 off out of the total 30 and vouchers and for one big problem. She told me the wrong total and gave me back change for the wrong total 1000% felt like a scam smells like a scam and I almost got scammed. Had I not looked and checked it. Very disappointing the customer service in this place has gone drastically downhill. The food has gone drastically downhill. The chicken is rubber chicken the chicken that used to be before this last people bought it over was delicious juicy tender. Now it's rubber doesn't even feel real feels like the crap in the grocery stores when you're waitress won't give you a receipt before you pay for your food. That is a big giant red flag when she lies and tells you and her manager two different stories. Another huge red flag lied to me about my total lied to her manager about the vouchers I gave her. I have never been this upset she 1000% tried to scam me out of over $20 in one transaction disgusting. Customer service has gone drastically downhill. The weight staff is incredibly rude. This place is not family owned and operated since 1960 whatever they have been bought by the people who own Harry's seafood and a couple other chain restaurants this is now crap food, rubber chicken things out of a bag that get heated up no longer a good restaurant. They no longer have stuffed grouper they no longer have the devil crab. It is now big chain restaurant rubber chicken, the same old, low quality that all the other restaurants have I will choose to go somewhere else from here on out. read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Receipt from Whitey's Fish camp - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

Great food great service great views Also had the red beans sausage and rice-excellent read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Shrimp Bowl Glazed Seared Shrimp Bowl - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

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Atmosphere is good, location is good, parking is an absolute nightmare, particularly on the weekend evenings. People are parking half a mile down the road and walking. Parking is so willy-nilly. The music is nice, the atmosphere is cool, the food is OK, it's not great, it's not terrible, it's just OK. They're selling the atmosphere not the food. We come here, maybe once every six months to listen to some music and hang out with some friends. I'm sure we'll continue to do so although after the last Parking debacle Ware, it took me 25 minutes to find a parking space driving in circles, I'm seriously rethinking it. read more

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Bone on catfish should be cooked through. The way you know it's cooked is when the meat slides off the bone. When it doesn't come off easy, it ain't cooked. Once upon a time when Whiteys was serving sharpies they could do that. Now it's big catfish. You can still cook the bigger ones for a satisfying meal but you must score the sides to allow it to cook evenly. Didn't happen tonight even though I specifically asked if the were and told yes, and I hope the manager took note to what I told him. Service was also not worth the price.. Should've known when I asked for blackened gator tail for an app and they refused what was to come' Whitey's' Tighten up, you're a Clay County institution, Act like It! read more

Disappointed would be an understatement. Eight of us arrived via boat and dined outside. We were greeted by a kind server. We ordered drinks but were never offered water. Several of us shared an entree and apps. Our drinks took quite a while to arrive and our food came out at sporadic times. My husband and I were fine with our meal before the others entrees were brought out. We're were told we couldn't order a fish sandwich if dining outside. How is that possible? A simple fish sandwich is banned from outdoor dining?? We were ALL unimpressed with the new establishment. Hope you improve... read more

It's an institution for native Jacksonville Florida, & surrounding city folks, like me and my entire family. It's always a good time. There's about 30 of us, & it's always delicious & fun. I'm particularly excited to see what the new owners have done. read more

Went yesterday to checkout the newly renovated Whitey's. We were seated and sat for 10 minutes with no server. Nodoby even came by to say I'll be right over, so we got up and left. read more

Fried seafood can be hit or miss, but they nailed it. Light and fluffy breading, no oiliness, perfect seasoning. My fish sandwich was perfect. Very friendly waitress and quick service. I was surprised how fast our food was delivered. The location is the absolute best part. It's on a creek with docks and boats. The decorating inside is super cool. I really loved the ambiance. It's too bad my dad is moving away, because I'd come here every time I was in town. Based on my experience, I'm genuinely surprised they have 3.6 stars. Usually minting less than 4 is garbage, so that rating is not deserved. I reckon the low rating might be because they get really busy on weekends. read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Sitting outside is amazing. - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

The new whitey's as I like to call it... is amazing! Food is much improved and the place looks a lot more classy. Very happy to see my favorite server from Texas Roadhouse RAMEY now works here! Great friendly server!! If you go there don't hesitate to request her! I would also recommend the bourbon glazed salmon. So yummy! read more

It's tradition to go to Whitey's whenever we visit my in-laws. The service is attentive and accommodating. No matter what you like, there is something there for you. Everything I have had is delicious, from crab legs to steak, or fish and chips, it is all yum! They make their own sauces and recently revamped their menu and did some renovations. You can sit in the AC or out back on the deck. Live music on some nights. You won't regret it. Go! read more

Visited for the first time since they reopened. The service was decent and the food was amazing! The updated menu is largely good changes with a lot of great Cajun seafood options added. It also felt a bit more clean (positive) and they cut back on a lot of the decor (positive or negative). We will absolutely keep going back. The reason for removing two stars is the menu reductions went a bit overboard. Whiteys was a great option for fried menu items and a large number of those are gone, including the loaded chips which were my favorite item from the menu. They still have the same house made chips so how hard could it be to keep that as a menu option. Bring back the loaded chips!! read more

Wanted to try the new menu so gave it a try on Monday night. Service was incredibly slow, including getting food from the kitchen. Definitely not a good experience tonight. read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Lots of empty glasses... - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

The entire menu is changed! We won't be back! You corporate big shots sure know how to destroy a good thing! The Stuffed Flounder was one of a kind. Won't be back. We spent about $200 each time which was often! read more

This was my first visit, since Whitey's was purchased. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff is fabulous. The food...while very good, I wish there were some specialty dishes that aren't spicy, or at least optional on the spice. The grits are no longer savory. They're sweet grits, with a bit of spice. I will not order them again. The fish dip, crab cakes, and low country pasta were delicious. They definitely need larger glasses for beverages, especially in Florida heat, and with the addition of so many spicy dishes. I believe they had to refill my glass about 6 times! That's ridiculous for customers and the wait staff. read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Low Country Pasta - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

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If you like an old school fish camp with real character, this is your place ! Various indoor and outdoor rooms and bars. Live music outside and later inside. Service is always good and friendly and most dishes are very good. Key lime pie is one of my wife's favorites We go by boat and by land. Love this place !! read more

Came here with my boyfriend's family because his nana loves the fish sandwiches here. The sandwich was pretty good, very crispy, almost like a chicken sandwich. I had the shrimp scampi which was also pretty good, pretty standard shrimp scampi, they did not cheap out on the shrimp, but the noodles were quite broken up. The fries were solid and calamari was soft and crispy. If you love fish sandwiches you'll have to come here. We sat inside but they also have outdoor seating by the water which is pretty cool. Interesting decor inside, very family friendly. read more

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Went to dinner at Whiteys to celebrate a friends bday on a Thursday and sat outside patio. There was live music and not a lot of ppl which was nice. Service was prompt and food was presented well but ok, nothing to go back for. However, the scenery and cocktails were what made it a good time. read more

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Well, we tried with new ownership. Too bad. We're really going to miss Whitey's. They have serious flow issues from seating people to making drinks to food. The place has 15 empty tables for an hour and people waiting out the door. No excuse for so many empty tables for so long. 2 hours to get a plate of food in front of me. No excuse for this terrible wait, except there may be only a cook or two today. Lots of service staff standing around, walking around, waiting around. Very very very slow service. Talked to management twice. Still waiting. read more

Whiteys Fish Camp - Seafood Near Me - Fleming Island, Florida

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First time visiting since the new owners. Place has been painted and updated, it looks clean and fresh. Menu has been updated as well. It is not as comprehensive as it was. I had the fried shrimp, it was some of the best I've ever had; fresh, crunchy and not overcooked. It was a large portion. He had grilled grouper, again very fresh and delicious. Prepared perfectly. I can't wait to go again. read more