Pull anchor or hit the road, these 19 fish camp and seafood shack restaurants in Central Florida (and a little bit beyond) will give you a tasty, crispy, fried glimpse into old Florida at its finest.
19 fish camps that will give you a delicious taste of old Florida
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Sat, Jun 8, 2019 at 2:35 pm
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Ms. Apple's Crab Shack
580 W. Merritt Island Cswy., Merritt Island, 321-459-3759Merritt Island's Ms. Apple's Crab Shack doubles as a restaurant and fresh seafood market, and their sign is Instagram heaven.
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Boondocks Restaurant
3948 S. Peninsula Drive, Port Orange, 386-760-9001Located along the Halifax River in Port Orange, you'll enjoy great seafood and great riverside views at Boondocks. Plus they've got a pet-friendly patio!
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Fish Camp on Lake Eustis
901 Lake Shore Blvd., Tavares, 352-742-4400Lakeside dining with a bounty of seafood (and turf to go with your surf) and craft beers from this old-fashioned restaurant.
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Aunt Catfish’s on the River
4009 Halifax Drive, Port Orange, 386-767-4768Family-owned stalwart in Port Orange serves up seafood southern-style, and don't forget to snap a selfie next to their trophy fish sign.
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Cherry Pocket Steak & Seafood Shak
3100 Canal Road, Lake Wales, 863-439-2031Restaurant and bar attached to the Cherry Pocket fish camp and motel on Lake Wales serves up heaping helpings of fried (and otherwise) seafood. No C in that Shak!
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Big Ray’s Fish Camp
6116 Interbay Blvd., Tampa, 813-605-3615Tampa seafood haven Big Ray's serves up the classics, of course, and new innovations like the Lobster Corn Dog.
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The Black Hammock
2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo, 407-805-1824This Oviedo favorite restaurant and bar also features a marina and airboat rides!
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Gators Riverside Grille
4255 Peninsula Point, Sanford, 407-688-9700Sanford's Gator's is nestled along the St. Johns River and offers up cheap drinks and a bounty of fried seafood.
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Hidden Treasure Rum Bar & Grill
4940 S. Peninsula Drive, Ponce Inlet, 386-761-9271Near the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse you'll find this waterfront shack perfect for enjoying some seafood, adult beverages and an amazing view.
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Hog Island Fish Camp
900 Broadway Ave., Dunedin, 727-736-1179This Dunedin restaurant located on Honeymoon Island serves up an ample menu of Florida-centric seafood and cuisine, along with plenty of adult beverages.
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JB's Fish Camp
859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach, 386-427-5747Located on beautiful New Smyrna Beach, besides delicious seafood JB's also offers a full bar, kayak rentals, and paddle board rentals; make a day of it!
Photo via JB’s Fish Camp/FB
Lena's Seafood
18478 E. Highway 40, Silver Springs, 352-625-6489Lena's in Silver Springs keeps it simple and classic – fried seafood (and lots of it) is the focus – and it's kept people coming back for decades.
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Lone Cabbage Fish Camp
8199 State Road 520, Cocoa, 321-632-4199Airboat rides, hush puppies, gator, and country music? Lone Cabbage Fish Camp might just have it all.
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Jolly Gator Fish Camp
4650 E. State Road 46, Geneva, 407-349-5554Enjoy airboat rides and a great view of the St. Johns River, along with a a great variety of old Florida seafood delicacies (frog legs!) at Jolly Gator.
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Our Deck Down Under
78 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange, 386-767-1881Volusia county favorite seafood shack includes a full bar and a boat dock for easy river access.
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Owen’s Fish Camp
516 Burns Court, Sarasota, 941-951-6936Sarasota spot serves up local fish from the Bay, along with craft beer, wine and there's even a tire swing!
Photo via Owen’s Fish Camp’s website
Palm Gardens Restaurant and Marina
1661 Palm Garden St., Tavares, 352-343-2024This deliciously old-school fish camp has it all: seafood aplenty, pontoon boat rentals, river marine, and bait and tackle.
Photo via Palm Gardens/FB
Salt Cracker Fish Camp
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach, 727-442-6910Clearwater beach haven for those hungering for local seafood and cocktails, conveniently located right near the marina.
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Swamp House Riverfront Grill
488 W. Highbanks Road, DeBary, 386-668-8881DeBary's Swamp House boasts a prime location on the St. John's river, fried seafood, a tiki bar, and live music.
Photo via Swamp House/FB
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