Camellia Street Grill

Delicious, fresh seafood. The peel and eat shrimp was very generous and the searing was unique with some fresh steamed veggies included. Dessert, key lime pie, was very good too! The service was lovely and it was a nice view in a very unique setting.

Such good fish tacos and fries!!! and nice place for sure with local beers etc and key lime pie was nummy. Seems like a good local vibe

The food was just ok. They were out of a lot of things. But the atmosphere is really nice and right on the water. The staff was friendly and great too. I would go back and at least try the food again.... something different.

Great spot to eat right on the water. Airboats in the area are a little obnoxious but it's Everglades City so to be expected. The food was good. Service was a little haphazard but it was busy and we weren't in a hurry so it worked out. One thing to be aware of is that they are closed mid-afternoon between lunch and dinner.

We have been coming here for a long time. Everything‘s been pretty good, not this time. We ordered a couple burgers and some sweet potato fries and we got refried to a crisp sweet potato fries. I’m not much of a Scrutinizer, I was in the business. I walked to the counter and explained the situation the server didn’t seem to give a crap so I reordered more sweet potato fries and decided to take the time to write this and here’s the proof.

Amazing real hometown florida hospitality and atmosphere. It is well worth the drive no matter which direction you are coming from. The views from the seating is amazing. Cash is preferred so, so come prepared or use there ATM. Help keep local tourism alive. Keep the small places thst we all love so much going by being a local tourist. You will not be disappointed.

After our pontoon ride, we were hungry and found this restaurant. We were able to sit overlooking the water. The food was delicious and the atmosphere was fun.

Came with some friends. It was pretty decent. Burger was unexpectedly delicious for what appeared to be a pre-made patty. My one complaint is that while the burger itself wasn’t greasy tasting, it had a lot of grease on the bottom which quickly soaked the bun and made the bottom bun inedible. Sweet potato fries were delicious. Cant beat the view.

Loved everything about this little hidden gem. The food, the service and the view are a 10 in my opinion!!!

Okay so I went in here a few weeks ago. It was our second time going. After the first time I didn't think we would go back but we decided to give it another try... The kids chicken tenders were horrible. Like the first time. The portion was so small and the chicken tenders themselves were so dry and skinny. We also got the fish basket. The portion was tiny..... I'm not one to complain about portions but when you're paying that amount of money I would expect a bit more. (I'm a local) so I'm not blind to the fact that things are a bit more expensive but I couldn't ignore these portion sizes and the quality of the food..... there is much better places to go in Everglades city.

I had the best Key Lime Pie I've ever had in my entire life here. Genuinely I still dream about it. I am from Michigan and now I live in Montréal, so it will be a while before I go back but when I tell you this pie was so good. Perfectly sour, sweet and bitter -- absolutely amazing.

Camellia Street Grill represent the best in local owned restaurants. It's a unique experience to be in the Everglades , and made all the more enjoyable to have a unique experience eating on the water. Though the bugs did come out and forced us inside, the inside is just as nice. Sitting next to a group of German tourist dressed as if going to dinner in a big city added to the vibe of this place. Food is great, location is awesome don't miss!!

Forget Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter... I prefer Stone Crab season. When the season arrives (October 15), my wife and I make a day trip over to Everglades City at least a couple times. Of course Stone Crabs are available closer to home but we love getting it as fresh as you can possibly get and love the uniqueness of Everglades City; And Camellia Street Grill is my favorite. Camellia Street Grill is as casual and laid back as you could ever be. Once you cross from the parking lot into the open space of the restaurant, you can see a mish-mosh of tables and decor of various colors and styles. The planters are loaded with so many types of plants/flowers and have so many different pots thrown in... even the ground cover is confused; some areas pavers, some decorative concrete slabs, a bunch of wood docks. Inside the restaurant building they have a menu board (that changes slightly fort minor changes or for dishes they fun out of). You order at the counter and then take a seat with your number and they will bring your food to you once it is ready. Where to seat... so many options... you can stay inside the building's dining room, or the open tables all throughout the courtyard area, then there are tables along then dock overlooking the Barron River (some covered by the roof overhang of the building and some out in the sun). Our desire to come is, of course, the Stone Crab... but we always get our feet wet with other main dishes and appetizers. The staff is always very friendly and when you order they make great recommendations (even telling when something is not up to par). Beyond the Stone Crabs, I love their fish sandwiches (blackened); last visit they had Cobia (so delicious). Also like their Calamari, Salads and the Sweet Potato Fries... the Fried Green Tomatoes are different but in a good way; not served in the traditional southern state fashion (these are cut into square chunks). Just writing this reminds me that I need to take a day trip soon...

A quirky little waterside spot in the heart of Everglades city. Casual vibes and uplifting live music in the evenings, it's the perfect spot to kick back, relax and just take it easy. The ladies at the front counter were wonderful in recommending all the local favorites. We tried the tacos, gator bites, milkshakes and so much more. Will be planning to visit again our next stop in to Everglades city.

Wow this restaurant blew me away with all of their seating and choices for food! Right on the water so you can watch the boats go by, and they've got decent music playing but not too high that you can't hear your party. Seating is in the sun or under cover. The ordering line was easy enough to get through, they give you a number for your table and you take where you want to sit and the friendly waitresses bring it to you and ask if you need anything else. Fountain drinks are self serve, so you can get free refills. I thought it was a VERY nice touch that they had cut limes on the side of the soda fountain for your use. We asked for a key lime pie which was promptly brought to us and the check was as well. This restaurant is a very well oiled machine with pretty great food and reasonable prices.

Fried gator and fried calamari was excellent. Everyone in our party was happy with their food. Food came out fast and good value.

I came down to South Florida to explore the Everglades, so in my quest to visit all four of the visitor's centers, I passed by Everglades City. Some quick research told me that this place was the place to go. So in I went for a nice, riverside lunch. Plenty of seating, even with a decent line at the register. When I got to the front of the line, I asked for some advice, and I got some pretty darn good advice. I can't find a good menu for them, so I don't have exacts, but I can paraphrase. I opened up with some she crab soup. The only thing that matters with crab soups is how much crab is in it, and there was a decent amount of it, so I was pleased with that. I was also pleased with the crispy fried wonton strips that were served with it for nice dipping and nice added texture. Very nice stuff. I also got a fried grouper finger basket with some nice, thick-cut sweet potato fries. Excellent breading. Not too much, adhered nicely, added a nice crisp. I also like the thick fries, because you get to taste the actual sweet potato, very nice. The only thing I was noticing in this meal was a lack of seasoning. Doesn't surprise me. What is probably their main clientele demographic isn't used to seasoning. But that's ok. Not the end of the world. Finally, I got the big feature on their menu that day, the stone crab tacos. No lack of flavor here! That sweet crab meat needs no seasoning. Very delicious. And it was topped with a beautiful slaw that added acidity and freshness and crisp. Very happy with these tacos. Turned this experience from a four to a five star, for sure. Overall, there were a few places in town to choose from, but if you're reading this, take my word for it, this place will not disappoint.

The food is very tasty, we enjoy eating here when we go to the Everglades. Nice atmosphere over looking the waterway. We went Saturday and Sunday night for dinner. I got the fried bread with salsa and it was really good, however it was different each night, no consistency. But, it wont stop us from eating there in the future when visiting,

You know, I've been to a lot of restaurants... I rarely walk out after the appetizer. We went in and tried the fry bread, the worst I have ever had. No where near what fry bread is supposed to be like. After that, we paid our bill and left. Even the service was lacking, server was cold, unfriendly. The manager was nice when we arrived, and the view from the patio very good. But that's about it.

Funky, corky place to eat in Everglades City. Great decor, very lived in, many outdoor area, some back into the water, so you get great views of the boats passing by. No frills, you go, check out the blackboard with the menu and order. Get your drinks, they give you a number and bring your food at the table, then pay at the end, not when you order, which is strange. We had lunch here. I tried the shrimp po boy sandwich with fries, it comes on a bun, not baguette, plenty of nice fried, huge shrimps and bacon. Loved the sauce they used. Kinda hard to eat from the bun, but tasty. The lettuce wasn't fresh, had black spots so I removed it. Otherwise, good sandwich and nice fries. The others in my group had the fresh stone crab lunch, meaty and soft, a tad sweet in a nice way with great tartar sauce. It comes with fries or sweet potatoes fries. For drinks, we had their local Everglades Fishing Co Ale which had a nice bite. They had other beers on the menu, but I like to try local brew and this one didn't dissappoint! Decent customer service. One restrooms for everyone so the lines can get longer. Otherwise no complaints. We loved the tunes they were playing, enjoyed the views and the food. Cool, funky restaurant to try when you visit Everglades city, charming, with a lot of local flavor!

great food and beer options and they had live music as well. it was a lovely place on the water and I'm glad we stopped in!

Wow- exceptional service and the food was amazing! Cobia cooked any way is the answer... Well worth the drive from Marco Island.

We stopped at Camellia Street Grill when we stopped at Everglades City. It was a fun place with good food. You order from a counter then sit in a large screened porch or outdoors on the deck. Since it was raining we sat in the porch. It had flame heaters for warmth. Two of us ordered Cobia sandwich (a locally caught white fish). The fish was tasty and to me had a slight taste like fresh tuna but flakier. We had a choice of sides. I chose sweet potato fries which were thick cut. They were cooked just right. The other person in our party had the Shrimp PoBoy sandwich. The shrimp were large. He said they grilled just right. Service was good and relatively fast. You paid at the table at the end of the

Great location on the water, 5 stars based on the type of place. Order your seafood at the counter, go take a seat at a table on the water, and they bring the food to you. Pretty old school Florida in the Everglades, great service! I had the catfish, can't go wrong with that. I recommend you get a picture of the menu, then take your time looking through it at your table, then go order.

We had a wonderful meal at Camellias right on the water. You place your order at the counter then venture off to grab a table. We ordered calamari, fried oysters, she crab soup, sweet potato fries, and a scallop dinner entree. Everything was delicious and the staff was friendly. They have live music with a nice low key atmosphere. It's a nice place to swing by mid afternoon for a beer on the water. You may even catch a peek of a gator!

Corona and stone crab sitting on a beautiful deck overlooking the Barron River watching the boats go by. Perfect. Yes, you have to wait in line to order. Menu is flexible based on what they have, so be open to something new. Servers will get a replacement beer and anything additional so don't worry about standing in line for your Key Lime pie.

Highly recommend this spot, off the beaten path. You order at a counter and seat yourself. The food is quick and delicious! All seating is outdoors but they do have fans. It gets hot, as expected, during the day. The shrimp po boy comes with bacon on a more traditional bun and it's heavenly. This is the best shrimp po boy I've ever had! The tacos and onion strings were on point. Very flavorful. The local beer was eh, but that's not their fault. We will definitely stop here again, if in the area. Peanut butter pie was homemade and very peanut flavored.

The food is worth every penny, Will not break your wallet. My wife had the fish tacos and a salad there was more than she could eat. I had the mahi-mahi sandwich and I would highly recommend trying the sweet potato fries. Not frozen or from a bag but scratch made. Dinner was so good and filling we ordered the peanut butter pie and the key lime pie to go.

Aboslutely loved this place and the atmosphere. Fish taco was delicious. Shrimp and chips

I make the drive south, down 75, and watch the surroundings turn from suburbs to wilds on the way to Everglades City. Each time, I wonder if I should spend more time in the grass, maybe get a glimpse of a crocodile or a panther. Each time I wonder if I should get out on the water, or fish, or maybe try out an airboat. I never wonder where I'm going to eat. I've been to Camilla Street Grill many times now - I don't recall how or why I started going. But I look forward to it every trip when I can make the drive. The shrimp and grits (only available at dinner) as they prepare it is one of my favorite dishes in the world. The shrimp po'boy is as good as any I've had in New Orleans. Stone Crab is very tasty, but spendy like anywhere. The beer is cold. It can get busy and the wait to order can take a bit. But afterwards, you get to sit, and drink, and look at the water and the food shows up and it's perfect and it fits with everything. Before you even finish, you see a heron take off and you finish off the last bites of your shrimp and you wonder when you'll find the time to make it back down again. You hope it won't be too long. Five Stars.

Excellent food and service at a traditional waterfront restaurant in Everglades City. We enjoyed the restaurant so much that we returned a second time.

Popular spot in Everglades City to grab a bite to eat before/after your airboat tour or other activities that brought you to town. Small parking lot in front where we were lucky enough to grab a spot otherwise I think you just park along side the street in the grass/peoples yards nearby. Bathroom is DISGUSTING and there's only 1 stall for everybody. But it's gross so avoid it if you can! You order at the inside counter where the menu is located on a wipe board. Really wish there was another menu board outside in the dining/seating area or even a QR Code to scan and pull the menu up. Everything is basically fried but there's something for everyone! They have Stone Crab when it's in season, including the Stone Crab on tacos and in soup. Definitely get the Fried Green Tomatoes and the Onion Straws! You order at the counter before you eat and pay for it after. Based on signage, cash supposedly gets you a 5% discount but I wasn't offered a bill or receipt and it was the same amount before as it was after I said I was paying cash so not sure how that works.

First off the directions on yelp are wrong. We drove around and found it but it was frustrating. Second this place is really way overpriced. You order at the bar then go sit and they bring it out to you. Then they bring you the bill. Not much work for the waiters to do but they want a tip The oyster po'boy my dil had was good. I paid $23 for a blackened cobia sandwich with a few cut pieces of, what had been frozen, corn. At least 3 of the 5 bite size pieces of corn were still cold. The fish sandwich was not blackened at all, - it wasn't even browned. Lol! I added so much tartar sauce to get a flavor! Very disappointed. My daughter had the fried cobia and it was better. The crinkle fries were good. My son's barbque was just ok, but we're from Virginia so we know how to do pork. The view was nice and the day was beautiful but for a $200 meal (with tip) I could skip this place in the future.

Delicious food and wonderful service! The view of the water is fantastic! I had the BBQ pulled pork sandwich and sweet potato fries and they were perfect! I'm looking forward to trying something else next time!

very delicious food, we came in family, place very good. the attention was very well, I would like to see more organize the outdoors near to the pier excellent, definitely we will come back

Cool place. Order at the counter and they bring your food to you. We had grouper and mahi sandwiches. Fish was fresh and the fries were great. Beer was cold. Couldn't ask for more and a nice sunset. Kinda bummed the stone crabs were sold out. Maybe get there early.

Best food we had on our trip! Our meals came with big fresh salads with a delicious homemade dressing. My husband really enjoyed his grilled fish and I loved the vegetable tacos, a happy find for a vegan! Make sure you eat here while in Everglades City!

Loved the food and atmosphere here. Amazing service as well. Perfect spot to grab some dinner after an airboat ride. The outside deck is breathtaking

Food: Great! We recommend the bubba burger and the shrimp & grits. Service: Very quick Atmosphere: On the water, great view and live music I would definitely recommend to anyone who is in the area!

Very nice and attentive staff. Good n the water. You can dock your boat at the restaurant if need be. A dinner of fried oysters, frog legs, alligator, and mahi-mahi. A delicious slice of local cuisine. Also. The shakes. Get a shake. The whipped cream was fresh and heavy and the peanut butter shake is to kill for.

Fresh sure. Overpriced, small portions. Won't be back. Service is fine Ambiance ok. Bar food essentially

Best gauc I think I've ever had. Cold beers and great views. Service was friendly and you order drinks up at the bar.

Wow - best Mahi salad I've ever been served. The onions / salsa made it amazing plus great portion of Mahi. Mahi always fresh in FL - so that's my go to. Sat outside and served a side of live Gator :)

A nice restaurant on the water. The pricing was a bit high, but I'm guessing that's due to its remote location. The food was very good (highly recommend the fried shrimp tacos!) and the waitress was nice. The restaurant seemed a little rundown but I think that's the vibe they are going for (and I didn't mind it).

This place was highly recommended by a local, and I can see why. It's a hotspot in the area, with a very fun atmosphere. But if you go you'll most likely find a line.Unfortunately, during my visit it was so busy that our order took an hour; and they were already out of several items in the menu. (I wanted to try their stone crab!) The key lime pie was the highlight of my lunch at CSG. We all liked it; and it's the best one I've had. Thumbs up! I'm sure this place is fantastic under the right circumstances; it's certainly very popular. Tip: Bathrooms are unisex. Make sure that the bathroom is free before going in (you can ask me how I know); the door doesn't seem to close very well.

It's a total tourist spot but the food was good, the beers were cold, and the waterfront deck was nice. Unfortunately, I went at a busy time but they told you before ordering that it was an hour wait for food. Sitting on the water watching the airboats go by made the time fly by. Tried the gator tacos with cucumber salad and fried green tomato appetizer. I haven't had gator too often so I can't say how they rank. I thought they were very good. The tacos had lettuce, black beans, and fresh cilantro. The cucumber salad was tasty. Pickled with tomatoes and jalapeños. The fried green tomatoes were good. Nice flavor. Decent crunch on the breading. I liked how they were chopped in smaller sizes. The portion size was decent. My only comment on the food is that the cucumbers were huge pieces. They served it in a styrofoam bowl. When you're trying to cut it up the knife goes through the bowl.

Despite the cold, rainy weather, and no real enclosed area, this place beats all! Great location in Everglades City, overlooks the water, casual, terrific food (all 4 of us had Cobia in one form or another), friendly service. Will definitely go back on a nice day to sit outside. It's worth the drive from Fort Myers to get such casual ambiance. Nothing fancy mind you....but lots of fun . We love the fishing village environment.

We loved the food, but this restaurant has some serious management issues. Service was totally unacceptable. You have to order at the counter - and the way the restaurant is laid out, the serving staff continually have to push through the line of people waiting to order. The person taking orders was in a foul mood, which put us off from the start. She acted like she really didn't want to be there. However, one of the managers came and took the orders of the people waiting in line BEHIND US before we got to place our order. She seemed to know them. I don't care, this is not appropriate. No one seemed to be responsible for us. Nobody came to check on us. Eventually a busboy came to clear our plates and asked if we wanted dessert. We said yes, and gave him our order. After 10 minutes, when our key lime pie hadn't arrived, we tracked him down. He said he had given our order to a member of the wait staff. It was another battle to pay our bill. Over our time there we interacted with probably 7 different people, none of whom took real ownership of serving us. The surprising thing was that the restaurant wasn't all that busy. It was just that no specific person seemed to be assigned to any particular customer. Even thought the food was excellent, we would not return.

Camellia is cute, quaint, and colorful. It is simply adorable. It has an amazing waterfront view too. This spot was highly recommended by an airboat tour guide nearby. We stopped by for lunch. I ordered the chicken tacos with a side of fries. BTW, these fries are one of the best I have ever tested. If you are reading this, seriously get the fries :) My friend ordered the sweet potatoes fries. She loved them so much, she ordered another side of sweet potatoes fries. My tacos were great; I devoured them. Staff is laidback (But basically everything in Florida is) and friendly. 4 point something: Great scenery, good tacos, amicable staff. I will definitely come back.

It's a 5 star! from the food, the atmosphere, and the service. We have been there for lunch and dinner, and they never disappoint. One of the main reasons we stay in EC for weekends getaways is for Camellia's.

Food is really really amazing. You have to go!!! We had lunch here before our afternoon tour, and after watching the sunset in 10,000 island we were heading back to Miami, but we just couldn't resist but heading there to grab another grouper basket and grouper taco. Order the stone crab bisque as a side! (At the time the she crab soup is sold out). The grilled corns and the fried onion rings are really good as well. The fish really tastes so fresh and delicious. Love the grouper taco. Love the soup. Huge fan.

There's a lot of negative reviews about them other places and they deserve them. The food is overpriced, terrible and expect to get harassing messages if you rightfully complain about the non-existent service (see the picture below, it paints a good picture of feelings about customers)

My husband and I have been wanting to get Stone Crabs since the season started but haven't decided where and then my husband had an idea to have our first stone crab of the season from where a lot of them are caught in Everglades City. We chose couple different places to choose from but when we got to town this was where we ended up at. The place is laid back is looks run down but it's not really. There are a few different areas to sit like the wood deck along the water, or the tables along the side of the building and planters and of course you can sit inside the place. You order your food inside at the counter then take a seat a stand the number sign they give you on the table for the servers to see. Then they bring you your food; once you are finished you pay and tip the server. We chose to get Stone Crab meals which is 1 pound of stone crab with mustard sauce, a side dish and I also had a glass of sangria. We also shared an appetizer of Fried Green Tomatoes. The Tomatoes were different than I was used to but they were very good. The Stone Crabs and the sauce were amazing and the side of french fries were very good too. I didn't love the sangria because it had a bunch of pulp in it. I can't wait to return soon

Wow, this place is perfection after an airboat ride in a hot Florida day! The shrimp tacos are the best I've ever had. My mom had the she crab soup special which she described as "out of this world". We sat on the deck & saw a gator swim by while we ate! We finished with the key lime pie, which was more sweet than tart, but still delicious. The staff were exceptionally sweet & welcoming. We will definitely be back!

Stopped into Camellia Street Grill after a morning airboat & swamp buggy tour. My friends and I ordered the grouper basket and oyster po boys. The oysters were great, but the bread was over toasted and dry. It was like eating a cracker... other than that, their slaw and herb salad were tasty. My friend enjoyed his grouper basket with fries. If I was in the area again, I would give the restaurant another try, but I wouldn't get the po boy again... maybe just the oyster basket.

You order your food at a counter and a server brings you your order when ready. Our server was very friendly and helpful. We all enjoyed our food, very much. If I go back to the Everglades I will definitely eat here again. I had the shrimp and onion straws. The shrimp was cooked perfectly and the onion straws were great as well. There were so many onion straws that I couldn't finish them. One of my daughters got a cheeseburger and fries and she said it was really good. My other daughter got the shrimp and cucumber salad. She said the shrimp was banging and the cucumber salad was good to, but she wished the cucumber was cut in smaller pieces. You sit outside in a screened in deck area, so it may be hot outside, but overall we enjoyed it. It's not a fancy place by any means, but the food was great and so was our server. Sorry that I don't have pic of cucumber salad.

Shrimp poorboy was delicious. Served on brioche bun was a little different but nice contrast. Shrimp were very lightly breaded, plump, and juicy. Herb salad was very fresh and tender with a light dressing of vinegar and evoo and fresh herbs from their garden. Key lime pie to top it off. Our server was personable, friendly efficient. Pleasant late lunch overlooking the water