Big Ray's Fish Camp

We read that the restaurant was Michelin recommended and decided to give it a try. What an amazing experience! I’ve never had a better blackened grouper sandwich in my life! It was flavorful without being overpowering. The onion rings were superb, not too much better with just the right spices to make them a perfect addition to the meal. It has very limited indoor seating, so be prepared to sit outside if necessary. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. We will definitely be back!

The Grouper Sandwich is a winner: Blackened or Fried Grouper, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Tartar Sauce. I did the blackened version and it was delicious. It’s served with choice of garlic fries or slaw ($1 more for hand breaded onion rings). I also tried the boom boom fried shrimp which is a new item. It’s also very good! Overall, this rustic place has a great vibe to it and offers indoor or outdoor seating with fresh seafood options at reasonable prices!

Very small place with excellent sea food. There are some interesting dishes on menu, which worth trying, such as Soft shelf crab PO' Boy Sandwich or Lobster Corndog (I wish sauce for the lobster would be more exotic). There are only 3 tables inside, but plenty of space outside (consider this when visit in July). Parking is not a problem. Overall, highly recommend.

This place is a hole in the wall but I mean that in the best way possible. It reminds me of a beach shack but it's not on the beach. The service was friendly and fast and the food was excellent. I got the blackened grouper sandwich and it was really good. The grouper tasted fresh and the tarter sauce was house made. The fries were very crispy and they added a good amount of parmesan which is a nice touch. I would definitely recommend this place.

Excellent spontaneous stop. I felt like having fried shrimp and Googled "fried shrimp". Luckily Big Rays popped up. Believe all the good reviews you read. My basket of fried shrimp was excellent, crispy, not heavily breaded. It had a light batter and was very good size shrimp AND a generous portion for $14.00. I upgraded my side to onion rings for $1.00 more. My husband had a fried grouper sandwich which he highly praised. It was moist and also had a light batter. I loved his Garlic Parmesan fries, him not so much. He is a plain fries kind of guy and he thought that was what he was getting. The food arrived very quickly. I will definitely go back! We will be back in the area for the College Women's Basketball Final Four Games. Some folks might argue with me on my atmosphere rating. It is NOT fancy, in fact it is sparsely furnished and very basic. But, it was exactly what I wanted for a quick stop on our trip.

Best sandwich we’ve ever had in our lives! 🤤 Both the blackened and fried grouper sandwiches were equally amazing! Friendly and quick service in literal fish camp outdoor setting. We’ll definitely be back often 🙌

This place is undoubtedly the best seafood in Tampa Bay. I’ve been meaning to try it for a while, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The food is tasty, and the portions are extremely generous (especially for seafood). The staff is also super friendly and helpful! The food came out super quickly, and there was plenty of parking, but we went mid-week around 2 p.m., so your experience may vary. TL;DR: Come eat here! I’ll be coming back—it’s really good. We ordered the: Lobster Corndog Conch Fritters Oyster Po’Boy Grouper Reuben Garlic Parmesan Fries Pineapple Coleslaw Alrighty, so the Lobster Corndog—it’s the hyped item. It was tasty, but I’ll probably order it once. It’s more about the wow factor for me. The lobster-to-batter ratio favors the meat, which I really liked. The taste was yummy, and the sauce was really good. Personally, I like my lobster simple, so this was more for the experience, but still very tasty. The Conch Fritters were very good! A nice balance between the batter and conch. There was a light, airy texture to the fritters that was pretty unique—I haven’t had conch fritters like that before. Super tasty; would order again. Oyster Po’Boy: Delicious! Plenty of fried oysters, good bread, great veggies, and a great sauce. 10/10, wish I could eat one right now. If you like fried oysters, get this. The Grouper Reuben had a generous amount of fish, which was a welcomed change. Usually, seafood restaurant portions are smaller, but this one was huge. The fish tasted fresh. I will say it was a bit heavy on the blackened seasoning (a little too salty for my preference), so I recommend eating it as a whole sandwich to balance everything out. It was yummy, and I’d get it again. The fries were so good! They have my favorite type of French fry—battered. Not smooth, but crunchy, like Checkers fries. The amount of garlic and parmesan on these fries was perfect, especially the garlic. As someone who loves chunky garlic, these were the bomb. So, so, so good. The pineapple coleslaw was good and had great flavor. I don’t love pineapple personally, so I didn’t eat much of it, but if you like pineapple, you’ll enjoy it. It wasn’t heavy on the mayo, and the light vinegar base is exactly what I like.

We went to the fish camp straight from the airport. The fish and shrimp was absolutely amazing. We will definitely put them on our must return list. We had grouper check nuggets bd Shrimp Po Boys. This place is a must try.

Excellent! Drove from Lakeland. Best Grouper in town. Shrimp is beyond fresh and delicious.

We moved from Nashville to Tampa early during COVID and became hooked on fresh caught grouper. Big Ray's has some of the best grouper the Bay Area has to offer. Wither at their Interbay or Downtown location this place never fails. Fast, friendly service every time. You have to try the lobster corn dog if feeling adventurous!

tl;dr don't miss out on the blackened grouper or fried key lime pie at this popular, hole-in-the-wall seafood shack The waters of Tampa are widely known for their abundant grouper, and the nearby Madeira Beach is the self-described "grouper capital of the world." Unsurprisingly, grouper (especially the grouper sandwich) is ubiquitous across Tampa restaurants, and few do it better than Big Ray's Fish Camp. Tampa native Nick Cruz came armed with family recipes when he opened the decidedly casual seafood joint back in 2015. He quickly received local acclaim, and the restaurant has more recently been featured on the Food Network. The original Ballast Point location is a standalone, cinder block shack, painted with a grouper-themed mural along the side. The small, square room is decorated with marine and nautical motifs, from a mounted grouper head to shabby wooden signs. Polaroids are clipped to the well-worn shiplap wall to the left, and the menu is displayed on a chalkboard across the back. Stainless steel chairs are pressed up against the mismatched wooden tables and counters. Reggae tunes blend with the sizzle from the kitchen. My family arrived for early dinner on a drizzly weekday evening, and we were the only ones there. We ordered the Blackened Grouper Sandwich, Caesar Salad with Blackened Chicken, Shrimp Po' Boy, and Fried Key Lime Pie. My hand-sized grouper filet was expertly seasoned and perfectly cooked. The homemade tartar sauce was pleasantly heavy on the pickles -- it's a shame that the flavors were somewhat drowned out by the massive sesame seed bun. The butterflied chicken breast was just as well-seasoned as the grouper, but the salad was "Caesar" only in name: it consisted of the same tomato and lettuce rings that otherwise would be used on the sandwiches, served beside a prepackaged Caesar dressing. Meanwhile, my sister loved her po' boy, which packed 8 large, lightly battered, flash-fried shrimp. The French roll was soft and chewy, in contrast to the crisp veggies and shrimp. Between our sides, the lightly battered, piping hot, pepper-forward onion rings were the clear winner. The fries, meanwhile, were mostly standard steakhouse variety, apart from the addition of parmesan. Lastly, the pie (which was frozen, battered, and fried) was enjoyably warm and crispy on the outside, but creamy and cold on the inside. The sweetened condensed milk on the side proved to be the perfectly sugary complement. Service was laid-back and friendly, but the restaurant seemed understaffed during an unexpected dinner rush right after we ordered. Additionally, each item was made-to-order, but our first entree arrived 20 minutes before the last, with nothing more than a shrug. Although seemingly geared toward takeout, at nearly $70 for everything, Big Ray's certainly isn't everyday dinner. Nonetheless, the blackened grouper and fried key lime pie are must-try dishes worthy of the hype.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! Talk about a hidden gem... this place so good! We split shrimp, fries, and the deviled crab and left so impressed. While this place may not seem like much from the outside, their seafood is seriously amazing. Our friends got fish sandwiches and the portion size is unreal. When I come back, I'm 100% coming hungry and going to order their grouper sandwich (I had major food envy). I personally wouldn't order the deviled crab again but the shrimp and fries were delicious. The price is also pretty reasonable for the quality of food. My only note is that if you're planning on eating outside, it may get a little buggy but nothing too bad. 100% recommended and would return.

It was a nice fall Tuesday about 2. We had a blackened grouper sandwich with fries. My hub had blackened grouper Rueben with onion rings. Both sandwiches were amazing. The fries have garlic and parm on them. The onion rings are hand dipped and tender. We had great service but it was a weekday I'm sure it's much busier at rush time. The sands were $23 a piece. Pretty average price for grouper.

Bring your appetite for big portions of fresh and tasty food. Very friendly staff. Food came out hot and fast.

This place is a tiny shack serving up some good seafood! There is limited seating inside but they also have tables outside for people to use. Felt more like a takeout spot. It was pretty busy when I went and there were only 2 employees (the cashier & the cook). The cashier composed herself very well despite the chaos :) I wasn't able to try their lobster corn dog which is what they are famous for so I opted for the shrimp corndog instead (comes with 2). We also got onion rings, wings and then a fried grouper sandwich for my bf. Wings (Thai chili): Wings were good but nothing special. Crispy but could've used more sauce. Shrimp corndog: Pretty good and definitely something different. The onion rings were bomb but greasy. Grouper sandwich (fried): This sandwich was so good! And the fish portion was huge! Some downsides would be the size of the place. It also wreaked of sewage which can be off-putting to most people but I thought it gave the place some character. I think its worth a visit!

Was on vacation from Virginia. My Florida tooks is there, it's a must stop every year we visit. Best grouper sub anywhere!

I will start out by saying I'm not a big seafood eater but OMG do I love an awesome grouper sandwich!! I came here for the first time around 3pm on a hot and sunny Florida day (typical 90-100 degree day). There was plenty of parking, no line, and maybe one couple sitting outside. You place your order at the counter and the server will bring your order out where you're sitting. We sat inside since it was so hot but I did notice plenty of covered seating outside. They had a little window unit so it was cool inside. Food was brought out pretty quickly and was so delicious! Portions were generous in fact I took part of the grouper home since it wouldn't fit on my sandwich. I spoke with one of the servers and it definitely sounds like this place gets pretty busy when weather is nice and a little bit cooler out....just a heads up incase you're planning a visit. I will definitely be back!

Best grouper sandwich I've ever had ! ( and I've had a lot) .... Even better than Dock Side Dave's . Onion rings also very good ( not quite as good as Dock Side Dave's onion rings ... but close) Didn't get photos but there are plenty on here. Only a few tables inside and picnic table seating outside. It's your stereotypical hole in the wall / shack ... but the food is great and the friendly service was outstanding

This is just real Florida, periodt. An old fish shack with sheet metal surrounded by palms, Spanish coming out of the kitchen, and a big delicious grouper sandwich, brings me right back to growing up with my Cuban grandparents in South Florida. The food was delicious, (Grouper sandwich with fries ($22)) the service was friendly and the vibes were a casual spot like anywhere you'd find in a local Caribbean spot. The sandwich did feel a bit pricey for grouper but definitely tasty.

Excellent location in downtown Tampa area. We would return back to this restaurant when we vacation in the future in Tampa. Dog friendly for our sweet Teddy and he was able to spend time with us outside the hotel and even tasted my meal. First time having a shrimp corn dog. I will have to try the lobster corn dog next time we make it back to Tampa.

I want to cut to the facts...this little place is producing HUGE flavorful portions of seafood. We had a number of entrees because everything sounded so good, and it was! I started with conch fritters which were served with a house made sauce that so good and complemented the rich fritters. Next, my wife had their famous grouper sandwich. Now, let me say that I am not a fan or grouper, but after tasting my wife's sandwich, I am a fan of THAT grouper. The sandwich was huge and all of our entrees were served with these delicious Parmesan fries . Now on to me, I had the lobster corndog because who wouldn't want to try a lobster corn dog. The lobster was tender and the breading was not so thick that the lobster got lost. so, because I couldn't make up my mind I got the oyster po boy as well but I never got to it because the portions were big. I did taste a couple of oysters and like everything else, it was so fresh, lightly breaded with just the right amount of crunch so that the star of the show didn't get soggy. I ate the po boy the following day and it was as good as the night before. The service here is amazing as they are attentive to all requests and they are polite and treat you as valued guests. We ate outside and the food came to us in a timely. If you like seafood give this place a shot.

Really enjoyed this place. They give you plenty of food for the price and the shrimp is always fried to perfection in their shrimp po'boy. It's like a little shack in south Tampa so there's a few tables inside the establishment and large picnic tables outside. We did bring our pup since there is an outside area so that is a plus :) Staff is nice as well, very helpful and efficient.

Best grouper sandwich! Great spot if you want to have good seafood, low-key vibe. Clean and classic spot.

Delicious and fast service! Grouper sandwich and the shrimp always are a hit! Locations is very close to MacDill AFB, very easy to get to for a lunch break!

This was amazing seafood in an unexpected place. My husband ordered the fried grouper sandwich which came with Parmesan fries. I ordered the shrimp with onion rings. The food was cooked fresh and it was delicious. The young man working was very pleasant and helpful. We would definitely return if we lived in the area.

Far and away the best meal we ate on our family vacation, maybe even best meal of the year. Don't pass by this unassuming hole in the wall shop. Interior is tiny but they got some outdoor covered seating and it's worth going through the heat for this fish. They really know how to work that deep fryer. Be warned, this is definitely food coma food, but worth every calorie. Highly recommend the grouper cheek po boy - heaping serving of grouper nuggets, sweet Thai chili sauce to cut the heft on a soft roll with great tarter sauce. The garlic Parmesan fries are amazing too, some of the best fries anywhere. They're also known for that lobster corn dog, which is as epic as it sounds. Chunky lobster, buttered and eaten like a kid. Comes with over mustard to dip and that really makes it. The onion rings are peppery and breaded crispy too. Be sure to stop by!

Today was a nice day to take a leisurely drive down Bayshore to a favorite stop for a yummy lunch. Quaint spot where you're sure to enjoy the vibe and enjoy a beer from a local brewery.

Food was amazing. Must try grouper Ruben. Service was great. Little pricey but worth it

No frill hole in the wall with fresh seafood. Last tome we have bern here was 4 years ago. The grouper sandwich is the thing to order. We also ordered the fried snapper, conch fritters and key lime pie. The line of customers was long and continued outside the door. The owner leaves an 18 years old, first day after training all alone to do EVERYTHING! Plus ONLY one cook for all the orders. What a way to lower the over head, right?!? No respect for the young girl and the cook! Not to mention all three customers! Just wow!

Food was great and the service was awesome! I liked the blackened grouper sandwich and the fried shrimp.

We drove out of our way to have Big Ray's for lunch after hearing that this was the place for grouper and cubanos in Tampa. I have to say, it did not at all disappoint. There is a small indoor seating area where you can order at the counter, but the outdoor area under the tent is probably the better pick. Service was friendly and pretty fast, and portions were generous. My father in law had a grouper sandwich. The fish was tender and more flaky than other grouper we'd tried earlier in the week. My husband's shrimp po boy was generously stuffed with large and tasty shrimp. My cubano was ginormous--half of the sandwich would easily be considered full sized at many another restaurant. Each of our sandwiches came with a mess of well-seasoned and crispy fries, garnished with what I believe was finely diced onion and cilantro. Perfect final meal in Tampa.

Loved this place. I was not sure what to expect. I did not read any reviews before we went. My wife has a knack for finding really good food in some off the beaten path locations. This one did not disappoint. I had the Shrimp Po-boy and it was great. Shrimp were fresh and plump. So many on the sandwich, I had to remove about half of them just to close it. My wife had the Grouper Reuben and it was just as good and fresh. Our son who is a french fry fiend, had to eat all the shrimp on his plate first. The woman at the counter was taking orders and running food. Busy lady, but she was always smiling and so very friendly. I think the only thing that might have made this better would have been if it was actually on the water. Will most definitely make the drive back here again!

I had lunch here. It's small inside with a few tables and tables outside too. I had the lobster corn dog and fried key lime pie. The lobster corn dog was huge and good. It's a deep fried lobster claw with coleslaw. I enjoyed the fried key lime pie so much!! I love key lime so this was such a nice treat. Overall, the meal was decent. It reminded me of going to the fair with all the fried foods.

The grouper Reuben is so delicious OMG!! I'm a food connoisseur and I am also very critical when it comes to food reviews. However, I must say that this place amazed me with their fresh, perfectly seasoned amazing dishes. I'm otw back today since my 1st time trying them a month ago

I finally made it here... this place gives you alot of food & great service. I had a big azz fried grouper sandwich! Next time i would ask them to fry it a little harder. The butter bun was sooooo delicious & the fries were good. Their homemade tartor sauce was very good!

Love this place but please bring insect repellent if you're susceptible to bug bites and plan to sit outside. I think they already provide some but I prefer to bring my own. I love their shrimp corndog and shrimp roll. The portion is big and filling. Their coleslaw is also the best (can be a little spicy if you can't handle the pepper). Service is quick and staff is extremely nice and helpful. Overall, I always have a good time eating here.

It was a bit more expensive than I expected, but the service is friendly and quick. The blackened grouper sandwich is a definite must try. There is some indoor seating but there is more outdoor seating available.

Really great grouper Rueben sandwich Good service too my only complaint would be the price $23 for a sandwich is a little high .. but worth it I guess

Food is mediocre, at best. My family of 4 and I got food from here over labor day weekend. It's a to-go window with nearby seats. We ordered 1 hot chicken sandwich, 2 blackened grouper sandwiches with fries, and 1 salad with chicken. We're not even sure if our fish sandwiches were cooked all the way. My mom's sandwich, the bun was cold - and my sandwich, the fish felt cold in the middle. We couldn't tell if the food had cooled down or not because they wanted to give us our entire order at once. My mom got a stomachache soon after we left and I didn't even finish my food. My husband's chicken sandwich was subpar and the salad was fine. The parmesan garlic fries were good. Sorry to say this place is not one I'd recommend.

Once again my fellow Yelpers did not disappoint. This place is a small family owned place. The food was outstanding! Everything is made fresh. The Conch Fritters were delicious and done perfectly. The dipping sauce was flavored to a key line greatness. We have never had Grouper that pretty much melted in your mouth. The blackened seasoning was perfection. The portions of food were huge and filling. As I have said before my husband rates restaurants on their grouper. Well I can tell you the next time we are in Tampa we are coming here!

Amazing. Incredible. Outstanding. Magnificent. Exceptional. & every other good word I could think of! I heard so many good things about this place and have been wanting to try it out for a while and finally the other day I got a chance to try it for the first time! I went on a Friday afternoon. The place itself is small but there was plenty of seating outside if you're dining in. We ordered and picked our seat outside and before we knew it our food was being walked out by one of the lovely ladies on staff. My husband ordered the shrimp po boy and said (and i quote) that the shrimp was the best shrimp he's ever had in his life! Coming from a picky eater like him I'd say that's a pretty big deal. I tried one of his shrimp myself and I must say it was pretty delicious. Seasoned perfectly and pretty big in size it was definitely a satisfying meal. I ordered the yucca and blackened shrimp which came very heavily recommended by my fellow foodie friend. I'm so glad I took her advice because it was some of the best yucca I've ever had! The garlicy taste with the blackened seasoning of the shrimp was a match made in heaven! High five to whoever came up with that! I also ordered the fried grouper sandwich which was absolutely amazing. It was so good and fresh the fish literally melted in my mouth. The entire meal was so satisfying and filling I already can't wait to go back and have more of their deliciousness!

This was by far one of the best hole in the wall places I've ever been. I got the blackened grouper sandwich and let me tell you it was the best fish sandwich I have ever had. Prices were reasonable, staff was ridiculously friendly, food was 5 stars. I cannot recommend this place enough to anyone and everyone. 10/10

Depends on what uou like, we got a Cuban; not great, deviled crab was good, and the grouper sandwich was mediocre. The service was good but there is not must seating on the inside and the outside can get hot.

Still the same great blackened grouper sandwhich. Although prices increase $5 ($15 to $20) it was still good. They need to update their website. I did notice something different with the 7 sandwiches I ordered for a group...the grouper fillets were not as jumbo as they usually are . Was it worth $20? Todays sandwich was not worth $20. Instead of fries I ordered cole slaw which came in a small condiment cup... Stay consistent.

Big Ray's is the smallest, local, best and tastiest hidden well off the main roads fresh seafood place in Tampa Bay! Have you found any place with these attributes that is better? We enjoyed our to-go lunch at a nearby park and savored the flavor and the whole experience! Life is good with a well hidden, epic seafood restaurant!

Attn: For you Seafood, Grouper, Lobster lovers who are in Tampa, or close by, Big Ray's Fish Camp is a must stop spot!!! I promise you. Think Seafood Shack, Tropical, Key West Feel. And if you don't like seafood, or with someone who doesn't like it, don't fret, they have Cubans, pulled pork, and wings. So for me, I just had to finally try the lobster corn dog. I feel a bit late for the party here, but better late then never. There is so much lobster in this corn dog. And I always worry that you get more batter than anything. The lobster/batter ratio is perfection and the batter is good too. This is served with fries, onion rings, or Cole slaw. I chose the Cole slaw which was cool and refreshing and had a pineapple taste with it. Now, here's why I didn't go for five stars. Ok, there's an A/C in the window, but u don't feel it! Trust me I survived. I would definitely come back in the winter. They have outside shaded seating also with a fan mister. Inside it's about four tables. If you eat inside, you will smell like a fried basket. It's a cool fun feel all around, nothing fancy just fun and tasty. They have grouper sandwiches here and other fried seafood goodies as well. Also Key Lime Pie! Check it out! There r pretty cool & chill people working too. They help you tons when you order right at the register, and then deliver your food right to you.

Big Ray's Fish Camp is one of my favorite places to get seafood. I went on Sunday and I'm so glad I did being that it was mother's day and most places were gonna be packed. It is located on Interbay in South Tampa not far from Macdill AFB. When you first pull up you'll notice how small the place is but it has plenty of shaded outdoor seating and they have even added a few tables inside. When I first walked in I was greeted by the sweet young lady. I ordered the blackened grouper sandwich and fries and my friend ordered yucca and blackened shrimp. The lady brought it out as soon as it was finished and she was very attentive and kept checking on us while attending to other guest which I appreciated since she was the only one working FOH. And let me just say how hot fresh and delicious both meals were. My sandwich was so full of flavor and the lettuce and onion just made it 10x better, I don't think I put it down once lol. I would have liked my fries to be hotter but i still ate them, they also put garlic and parmesan fries are so yummy. Now onto the shrimp and yucca...the blackened shrimp was mmm mmm mmm good and that yucca was the best yucca i have ever had, very well seasoned and it wasn't slimy like some other one's I have had. My rating is a 10/10 so if you want great service and great food please support this small local business

A good friend of mine and I visited Big Rays as he told me Big Rays has the best Fish Sandwiches he has every had...bet Small location with several covered picnic tables outside and one or 2 tables inside. Our order was taken from the counter outside and our food was brought to us. My friend had the fried grouper sandwich and I went with the blackened grouper sandwich. The fish is as fresh as it gets, topped with homemade tarter sauce, lettuce, tomatoes and onions. The sandwich was outstanding, at $20 plus dollars I had very high expectations. French fries, coleslaw, and onion rings were the choices for sides. We both went with the double fried French fries and they were outstanding. Excellent experience and I will definitely go back. If I have to critique anything, it would be the seating outside is a bit rough as there are many flies milling about for a snack. I also think that a cold side, coleslaw, macaroni salad etc should be included for the price. Service was excellent as was the meal. Soda from the fountain was perfect. As I understand the place gets very crowded on the weekends, my Tuesday afternoon was peaceful.

Visiting my nephew in Tampa and he really wanted us to try the blackened grouper sandwich here. I was blown away how delicious it was and the garlic fries were also so yummy. It seemed a bit expensive for a no frills place but it was a generous portion which I actually split with my husband and we were both full. Wish I lived closer but will definitely be back whenever I am in Tampa.

Was there last year quite a few times. Enjoyed it. However, went there for the first time this year as we live out of state. We here for the winter months. We were very disappointed. Service was Ok. The shrimp basket that we normally order was very old batter. Oil must have been old as we both commented on this. Shrimp were smaller and there was a price increase. We ate outside as we enjoy that even in the colder weather. The fries also was from an old batter.

It's decent. Tried the Ruben, fish dip and key lime. Ruben definitely taste like a straight Ruben sandwich, sauce is pretty good, parm fries are better. 7/10 Fish dip is alright as well, there's just something definitely missing.... Probably won't order that again. 4/10 Even the key lime had a grit to it? 6/10 total for the entire meal. If you're looking for a sit down place they don't really have that option minus three tables. Service was kinda cold and asks for tips after waiting for couple mins.

I went back here to try something else. Got the blackened grouper (last time I got fried), which was out of this world good. Service was super slow though, and I think they forgot about my order (since many people who came in after me got their food well before me, and often it was the same thing I had ordered-so it wasn't related to prep time) and I had to remind them of my order. one star off for that. But still worth it.

The best shrimp po boy I have ever had. The breading on the shrimp was not your standard. DELICIOUS. We had a good size group which used most of their indoor sitting space.

The blackened grouper is the best in the biz. My husband doesn't eat fish so he gets a Cuban every time we go and he said it is one of his favorites. Very unassuming from the outside but food is phenomenal.

Amazing!! The best and freshest Blackened Grouper Sandwich in the Bay. And the Shrimp PoBoy was nothing short of perfection.

Super casual with just a few small tables inside and several picnic tables outside on a large patio. As their primary seating option they really need to give the patio some love. I get the whole "fish camp" vibe, but the tables are a bit too rough (two were unsafe as they were literally falling apart). The area is spacious and quiet but lacks shade. The day we were there (Wednesday, early January, around 3:30) people were wandering around trying to find a place to sit that didn't have a broken table or wasn't in full sun. Repairing the tables and maybe adding a few umbrellas would go a long way to making the patio more usable. But now to the food - so good! They have an interesting menu but we all played it safe that day (why I didn't get the lobster corn dog I'll never know?!). Maybe after seeing the manatees and playing with the rays over at TECO we were just hungry for good ole' fish sandwiches. Anyway, the Camp did not disappoint. Our out of town guests each ordered the grouper sandwich and we both had the grouper Reuben. The fried grouper was on point - huge portions, perfectly battered and fried. The fries were hot crispy and heavily dusted with parm, which was a nice surprise. The fish dip was solid, but not quite as smoky as we tend to like it. The Reubens were good with plenty of fish and I really liked the pineapple slaw instead of kraut. Only regret we had was not opting for fried fish on our Reubens instead of grilled. Even though they offer fried, grilled, or blackened, for some reason we weren't asked and being first-timers we just didn't think of it on our own. We live in Belleair Bluffs so Rays isn't exactly local for us but we will definitely go back and try out some of the more unique items on their menu.

Stopped by Rays for the first time for lunch. It was 1:30 and there was still a line to order. It seemed that everyone was loading up with the blackened grouper sandwich, although the shrimp po-boy was looking pretty good. I ordered the grouper anyway. The sandwich comes with garlic fries which were good. The fish tasted fresh, however it was still undercooked in the thicker part of the filet. I'm sure they were hurrying to get orders out and it was overlooked, but for a $21 sandwich I expected more. Sorry.