Julington Creek Fish Camp

First time in this establishment, the restaurant is very appealing visually inside and out. We were seated out in the deck . Great marina view. Our server was very knowledgeable about the menu. Had a dozen Raw oysters from Virginia, best I have had in a long time. The fish basket was delicious with the fry’s and best Hush Puppies. We will definitely make this our Oyster spot. I highly recommend this place.

Kierra is an awesome waitress, bar none! Service here is outstanding! We had the Rib Eye steak, Spicy Linguine, Baked Oysters Rockefeller and some amazing Bread pudding!!! This our 4th trip here and we absolutely love it. If you are in South Jacksonville FL, and you love sea food and steak, this is your place for some excellent comfort food. A bit pricey, but we'll worth it.

Delicious, freshly prepared seafood served in a warm and inviting atmosphere with attentive service. The seafood soup was hearty and satisfying, with a tangy tomato base that added great depth of flavor. A wonderful spot for fresh, flavorful seafood.”

Great location by the Julington Creek dock. If you can get a seat by the window or outdoors you'll have a great view. I ordered seasonal items. The colossal shrimp with garlic demi glace and fried snapper bites. The shrimp were massive and I got full just eating those. The snapper and shoestring fries were pretty good. I liked the sauce. I ordered a side of collard greens which were sweet. I'm glad the waitress told me in advance that they were sweet otherwise I may have been unpleasantly surprised by the sweeter taste. Still cooked well and it wasn't overly sweet. There was a 20 minute wait for a table but I was able to sit right away at the bar which was open seating. Self park is limited, alternatively valet is available.

The blackened Mahi Mahi catch of the day, served on grits with brown gravy and turnip greens may have been the best fish dish I have ever experienced. With this being said I always order Mahi on vacation. My husband said his oysters were very good especially after they delivered the 12th oyster. 🤣😂 the spicy pimiento cheese appeared to be regular pimento with fresh jalapeños sliced on top so everyone can enjoy. The restaurant had an amazing view of sail boats and our waiter was very knowledgeable and nice. Definitely a come back to location.

I loved this place. Went here for lunch. At a place like this I’d go for blackened Halibut or trigger fish but unfortunately they didn’t have it. The server recommended a fish that was similar to the trigger(forgot the name) and it was a great recommendation! They have indoor and outdoor seating on the second floor patio that looks over Julington Creek. Everything on that plate was fresh & delicious. Good portion and very fair pricing for a fresh fish camp. Will go again.

Delicious!! Great food. Great selections. Friendly and helpful service. Blackened Mahi and Grits were YUMMY. Calamari was done just right! Drinks had a kick. Enjoyed it all the way around. We're able to split a meal and they accommodated it in the kitchen and split it for us!!

My wife and I had the absolute pleasure of dining at Julington Creek Fish Camp this evening with another couple we had just helped move to the Jacksonville area—and what a memorable experience it was. We started with both the blue crab chowder and the clam chowder, and honestly, either one could have been a meal on its own—rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. For our entrées, we shared a seafood broil and a flounder special, and it was some of the best seafood we’ve had anywhere. Truly outstanding. The setting made the evening even more special. We were seated at an outdoor table overlooking the water, and as the sun set across the bay, it created a relaxed, beautiful atmosphere that felt like a gift at the end of a long day. As wonderful as the food and setting were, what really elevated the experience was our waitress, Bethany. She was creative, thoughtful, and genuinely delightful to interact with—guiding us through the menu, making great suggestions, and engaging with us in a way that felt both professional and warm. My wife and I even commented that if people in the surrounding area were as kind and welcoming as Bethany, we’d be seriously tempted to relocate here ourselves. Exceptional food, a stunning view, and truly outstanding service. We can’t recommend this place highly enough and look forward to returning.

This placed popped up as a FB add/feed. So I went to Yelp of course to check the reviews. It sounded good and was only 10 minutes away. So I went! I was a little turned off by having to Park ballet. But it ended up being fine. It's complementary, so of course a five dollar tip was all it was. This place was packed for a weekday! Luckily, I was able to find a single seat at the bar and I'm having some great conversation with some locals who are a regular at this place. Started off with a old-fashioned. It was very good! For supper, I got one of the specials, which was a black and grouper on top of grits, and it has a gravy. With collards on the side. Everything was freaking amazing! I was dying for some of those Mayport shrimp, so I got six as an appetizer. It was really busy, but service the bar was great. Food was amazing. It's a great atmosphere. I highly recommend this restaurant in Jacksonville. !

We came here for an impromptu early dinner on the weekend. This isn't our normal fish camp location, but we like to visit other ones. This place was pretty slammed and it was only 4:30pm. When we arrived, we put our name in. The hostess said we'd have to take first available. Saturday was also the hottest day of the year, so I should have known we would have been seated outside. Pro tip: Make a reservation at least a week ahead of time. They are super popular. We were seated outside and it was hot (but what do you expect for July in Florida). Our server was on top of it, getting our drink order and our kiddo's meal order. He opted to have a kid's grilled cheese, I ordered a lemon drop and my better half ordered a beer. The staff was trying to stay on top of adding ice to the A/C units outside and they also had the fans going, but if you're not one for hot/humid weather, I'd recommend you make a reservation. We opted to order flounder bites for an app. They came out pretty quickly and were on top of crunch potato straws...truth be told the flounder was really good, but I could have just had an app of the potato straws with the dipping sauce...tasted like a bang bang shrimp sauce. For dinner I decided to order their new cod special: pan seared cod, with a corn, goat cheese and bacon succotash, on top of cheesy grits. I opted to get the red pepper gastric on the side, because I'm not a huge fan of red pepper. My husband ordered the fish sandwich with a side of grits. Everything came out hot and to our liking. Service was great. We'll be back, but next time with a reservation....

The fish camp restaurants have been one of my favorites in Jacksonville. I love the fresh fish and great desserts there. It's been years since I last visited, and I tried to visit in December, but my car battery died on me before I could go. So I gave it a shot again yesterday. I am glad I made a reservation as it was getting full. When I arrived, I found only valet parking was available, which was complimentary. When I checked in, I was told that it would take some more time as the previous guests were enjoying dessert. It took about 15 minutes before I was able to get seated upstairs in a window with a nice view of the river. For my drink, I was turned on by the price of the mango mojito (9 dollars). It did take some time to prepare, but it was a refreshing drink with slight taste of the mango. I think I tasted the mint more than the mango, but I still liked it. It was not strong at all, but I wasn't complaining because it was only 9 bucks. For my entree, I had to go with my favorite, the blue crab cakes. It included two sides, so I chose the spinach and seasoned vegetables. I couldn't believe it was still at the same price of 24 dollars. The plate was a bit hot when it arrived. The crab cakes had a good amount of meat, but it was missing the crab taste. I love the sweetness of the crab meat, but it wasn't there. I still enjoyed that it was tender, and the filling was just right though. I liked the seasoned vegetables a bit more, as it had zucchini, mushrooms, and squash with the right amount of seasoning. I think there was garlic in there, which made me go mmm! The sauteed spinach was also quite good. For dessert, I had to go with the suggested Reese's Pieces pie because of peanut butter (the name of the bull I rode the same day). It was rich with the peanut butter mousse texture in a chocolate crust with chocolate syrup. I saved it the next day and enjoyed the sweetness. I probably tasted the calories as well. The service was nice and friendly. It did take some time to get my food and drink, but it was understandable as it was pretty crowded. The atmosphere was casual, but very nice with the views of the river. I also loved the display of their fresh catches. The crowd is social, and there were TVs showing sports. I am very happy that the Fish Camp chain is still making nice food and drinks at very reasonable prices. I wish my crab cake had the sweet crab taste, but still liked it. I think next time I visit, I would try one of their catches like the trout. Plus, I can't believe it has been the same prices from many tests ago. This is still a very nice restaurant to go for seafood in an upper casual atmosphere in Jacksonville.

In town visiting family and was looking for great seafood. Saw the reviews and decided on this place. This was great. Food was full of flavor and cooked perfectly. Service was spot on, present on time but not hovering. The only thing I could nitpick is it was loud but when the place is full I can expect that. 5 at least!!

This cute waterside spot was hopping when we visited. It was a random Thursday night but the dining room was absolutely packed, so we happily accepted a table outside on the covered deck. everything passed the vibe check! Service was friendly, if a bit slow. The ambience made up for it- just picture your stereotypical Florida waterside fish camp and this was it. We started with drinks and my first came out overloaded with lime juice- to the point I couldn't really drink it. I HATE sending drinks back, I used to be both a server and a bartender so I'm always reluctant to make them feel overworked or criticized but this drink just wasn't going to work so I hesitantly let our waitress know. She took it in stride and immediately returned with a different drink that made everything all better. Food- I got the broiled seafood platter consisting of shrimp, scallops, grouper, and veggies. Everything on my plate was clearly fresh, was tasty and well prepared. Portions were a bit smaller than expected, but I still felt satisfied in the end. This was worth the stop, perhaps a tad bit pricy but not exorbitantly so and really started our Florida trip off right!

This place is pretty fun. It's loud and faced paced. Went on a Friday night. It was busy but the food was good and service was as expected for a Friday night. The only knock is a couple of times we waited for a while for our waiter to come by but again....to be expected for as busy as it was. Additionally, it took over an hour to get our food. It was good just took A Looooooong time for Gumbo and deep fried stuff with rice I personally would considered it overpriced for what I got but it was good.

WOW! Loved everything about this place! The atmosphere is awesome with various types of seating selections such as high tops, bar seating, and outdoor and indoor seating. It may not be the best choice for those who can't do stairs, but there is a lower level. It was closed when we were there, so I'm not sure what it is. Anyway, the food was outstanding and the service was great! The calamari melted in your mouth, my lunch date loved the fish tacos, and I loved the spicy shrimp linguini. It was a little more expensive than other restaurants, but totally worth it. Do yourself a favor and head over to Julington Creek Fish Camp!

Tasty meal. Definitely getting the broiled platter next time it was excellent. The fried pick 3 was good as well but once I had a few bites of my mother in law's meal I was like wow. We also shared their signature blue berry bread pudding and was in heaven. It was sweet but not overly sweet just a little more ice cream on top would have been extra icing on top!

Mojitos and peel and eat shrimp kicked us off. The calamari was nice. The seared ahi tuna with toasted sesame salad was without a challenge, one of the best meals I've enjoyed recently! I loved the sauces that came with it especially the wasabi one & the way the tuna was sliced really added to the presentation while allowing the perfect salad + tuna bites. And then there was a delightful peanut butter pie that I may have asked for 'to go' thinking that I could just eat a few bites and enjoy the rest with coffee in the morning. Well it was way too good to make it home.

We have been to fish camp probably 20+ times and it is without a doubt still my favorite restaurant! They are consistently amazing and put out some awesome food. The seafood is fresh and their specials are always rotating the best curated meals. The service, ambiance, view is great too. Faves: always get the premium raw oysters + ricks seafood soup + Greek salad + one of their specials and end it with a Reese's pie. Cream sodas. I love their cocktails as well. Hot mama (martini) and stay cation. is my favorite. My picky 4 year old will actually eat the whole plate of chicken tenders and is obsessed with their hush puppies. We bring all of our guests from out of town to the fish camp. Casual. Dressy. We've gotten off a boat and walked nextdoor to fish camp with wind blown hair, bathing suits flip flops and no judgment. I've also worn pretty dresses when I want to go out and feel good and never feel out of place. I could go on and on :) they have amazing valet that sometimes saves us when it's raining or parking lot is full. Tip: make a reservation ahead of time. They are always full at dinner time!

Food and service was fantastic .... The scallop appetizer was to die for ....nice location next to the water. You will not be disappointed!!

We had a party of 14 scheduled for the busiest hours on a Sunday during the post church rush. The staff was amazing handling the packed room while somehow managing to make each guest feel pampered. The food was hot, delicious and served at the same time to each table. Every single member of the staff assisted to make sure our party went off without a hiccup! They even filled our missed step of arriving without the birthday cake by talking to our hostess about a festive dessert. They brought a delicious bread pudding dessert, candles lit and led the entire room in singing HAPPY BIRTHDAY. It was definitely a wonderful memory! We all agree that the bread pudding desert will forever be on our list to order every chance we get to go back!

Got the seafood boil. "Looked great" Clams were absolutely inedible! Extremely over cooked! Still charged for them. Sadly they don't give a military discount... always disappointed when restaurants don't honor veterans or Active Duty! The bartender was amazing.

Service, attentive and delightful! Cocktails, on point! Food, filling and delicious! Atmosphere, comfortable and fun! Dinnerware, good BUT the tiny picks for crab legs would have been helpful!

Food was sooooo good! Oysters were fresh, bang bang shrimp was some of the best, the restaurants vibe was cute and service was great! Should out to Chris for giving us an awesome first experience! We'll be back for sure

We always have the best time here. The service is always a 10/10, the staff is always working with urgency and as a team which is so nice! The food is also always amazing so fresh. I am totally obsessed with the cucumber gimlet, sooo delicious. Millie is our favorite and always treats us like we are her only worry. I love sitting outside on a nice day and watching the sunrise over the sailboats.

Saturday lunch was able to get seated right away. Staff were polite and quick service for the most part. I got the 3 entree fried platter. Got scallops, shrimp and fish. Id skip the scallops as it was the tiny baby scallops and the breading fell off for every single one. Id go for the crab instead. The shrimp was the highlight of the dish and coleslaw was solid too. Fun weekend lunch vibe next to the water.

Heading in for a lunch with a friend. Looks inviting. It was wonderful! The waitperson carefully reviewed my non-onion (allergy) options. In the end, the chef made me a grilled cod filet with non-onion sides (slaw and potatoes). Everything was delicious! The service was prompt and pleasant! My friend always gets the shrimp and grits and she says it's "divine." Thank you, Julington Creek Fish Camp for a lovely time.

Been there a bunch of times and had a variety of items on the menu. Grilled fish is good, fried fish and shrimp ok, but many of the dishes like shrimp and grits are way overrated. I go there usually because other friend choose it. So there are numerous choices that are less overcrowded, not super loud all the time. Parking sucks, which was the final straw for me. I bought a new car and had it for a month. When leaving (which is dangerous if you are turning left on San Jose),, as I was leaving the parking lot I made the turn near the large tree and hit a pothole which did $500 damage to my new car. After I had my car repaired, I went and talked to the assistant manager (main guy didnt want to talk to me), showed her where the pothole was and while lightly empathetic, didn't offer anything for my situation. Cmon, try and keep me as a customer, free entree, appetizer. To me honest the fish and chips at The Muse, just up San Jose is waaay better and not super greasy.

I hadn't been back here since it's been clearly updated, lol & it's so much more lighter and inviting! Upon entering we greeted. As it was a party and had to wait a bit to be seated at the bar I enjoyed a red wine sangria. It was just the right amount of sweetness. I tried the crispy artichoke hearts for an appetizer, they were the right amount of crispy am not overcooked, nice and light. For my entree i enjoyed the shrimp and grits. The portion to me was small for a dinner option, but the flavors complimented nicely. They offer indoor and outdoor seating and restrooms.

JCFC is my ride or die. I take everyone here. Family, friends, out of towners looking for a good time and delicious seafood with immaculate drinks, yep, we are going to Fish Camp. Not to mention the bread pudding?! Usually seasonal, white chocolate with ice cream, or cookies and cream are my faves! And though I have gone to every location and recommend every one of them this is my heart because it's closest to home, literally. Each and every bartender and server we have had has exceeded ALL expectations. To name a few, Eric, Jacob, Danny, Kasey and James. All FABULOUS! Love sitting at the bar, the booths and outside most!

My dad loves seafood and so this place was on my list of places to try. We got there around 4pm on a Sunday and I was surprised to hear they had a wait- but they did seat us quickly. Our waitress Sage was super sweet and did a great job. I loved being able to see the marina, it was a nice view. I loved the food!! Everyone was very pleased. My toddlers got salmon and chicken tenders and they were delicious!!! I got the beet salad with a side of blackened salmon. Hubs got the pasta and my parents got crab cakes. We all ate all of food and got dessert too! I got the chocolate torte ands hubs got key lime pie. So good!! My only complaint was it took a while to get the food but it was worth it! We will definitely go back!

Happy hour sitting at the bar! Dave the bartender was fabulous as always. We both had the happy hour Cabernet $5. I had the shrimp and grits. Very good in a butter wine sauce. Chris had the broiled seafood platter. Everything was super tasty. Always great when we get to sit at the bar and meet new people!

My fish and grits was phenomenal. Super fresh and the grits were cooked to perfection. I also tried the conch fritters which were good. The bread pudding was a little chewy and not the best that I had overall great experience with good food and would recommend.

My boyfriend and I were visiting moving through the area and found this spot online. The calamari and low boil were amazing! Our server, Kylie, was also great. Definitely recommend!

This restaurant was good, the food was very tasty, and good value for the prices. We were unfortunately sat at a table where we could not see the any windows, which is not the goal at a waterfront restaurant. We were tucked underneath the stairs, so that was a disappointment. The kitchen was also running behind, but that was understandable on a Saturday night and our server was very polite and tentative so we didn't mind that much, just ordered more drinks! Overall, I would go again!

My second time at Julington Creek Fish Camp. Our group sat on the patio overlooking Julington Creek. It's a great outdoor venue. The food and service were both outstanding. We all had different entrees and shared calamari and steamed oysters. I had blackened fish and it was cooked and seasoned perfectly. If you're in the Jacksonville - Mandarin area, it's well worth a visit.

Food is always amazing here , every time I go the quality is always on point . The service is great as well . One of my favorite restaurants to go !!!!

Some of the best fresh seafood in Mandarin. The fact that the restaurant is almost always crowded tells you a lot about how much people love this place.

Went to Julington Creek Fish Camp while visiting Jacksonville, Florida. My bf and I ordered the calamari (pretty good) as our starter. For our main entrees we ordered blue crab cakes and seared tuna. Both dishes were good as well. For drinks, I went with the stay-cation per recommendation from our server (nice choice as well). Overall, our experience was great, our server was attentive and provided good recommendations for food and drinks options. Definitely worth a visit!

Of all of the restaurants I've been to this is still my favorite place for fried shrimp. Grits, collards and hush puppies as sides....yummm!

This is our celebration place with people from out of town, birthdays, job promotions and just for a nice date night.

We came here on a weekend with a reservation. They opened the restaurant at the very time of our reservation, there was a line at the door ready to enter. We had a party of 11 including adults and children, we still had to wait 15min for them to assemble a table for us. People arriving after us all got seated quickly. This was an irritation being as we made reservations. Our waiter was nice, the drinks were nice and the food was good. It did take a while to serve us. I'm not entirely sure that we will be back but you never know.

Always delicious and superb service. This place is always busy so be prepared to wait a bit if you don't have a reservation. I would suggest a reservation if party is larger than two people. Great bartenders and a really good old fashioned:)

I ordered the ribeye special. For a $46 steak, I'd expect it to not be served with potato sticks. The service was very good. The sangria was not so good. The steak was undercooked but still good. Very loud restaurant!

My friends and I recently had dinner here during our trip to Jacksonville. The restaurant has a small private lot, and you have the option of self-parking or valet. The restaurant itself is located on the 2nd floor, but there is a ramp for those that need it. There are both indoor and outdoor seating as well as a bar where you can get a couple of drinks while you wait to be seated. We didn't have a reservation, but the wait was not too bad on a Monday night - about 30 mins. Our server was friendly and checked in on us often to make sure we were doing well and to refill drinks. He was also knowledgeable of the menu and was able to give us some recommendations. We got: - Fried Gator Tail with Cowgill's Datil Pepper Aioli: I've never had gator tail before, but wanted to try it because who knows when i'll be in the area again. The breading was good, and the meat tasted great. I'm not a fan of gamey tasting meat. The aioli dipping sauce complemented it well. - Blue Crab Cakes with Caper Dill Aioli, Potatoes and Vegetables: I love crab cakes and I often order it when it's available. The crab cakes themselves were good, but a bit dry as there was not enough sauce. They have the sauce under the crab cakes whereas other restaurants usually drizzle them on top so you can spread them out. The vegetables tasted fresh and was seasoned well. - Fish Camp Shrimp and Grits with White Wine Butter Sauce: This was by far one of my favorites. The sauce was just sooo good and the consistency of the grits was also good. - I was able to taste the Pork Chop. I would order this if I were to visit again. The meat was tender and just fell apart. The flavor was also really good. Overall, I had a great experience and would recommend it to people. It also helps that in comparison to California prices, the cost of eating here is much cheaper.

I ordered the oyster poor boy. Oysters were so small and so very cooked. It was like eating breading in a bun. Yuk. Serviced - not great.

Nothing less that 5 stars, from the professional service from our waitress Lauren, to the awesome food. Food comes out fast, well presented. I change some basil potatoes for fries on my Grilled Cod, my husband ordered he grilled halibut special of the day, it was really special presentation was like coming out of a magazine. Everything was extremely delicious. Kudos to the chef! We will be back.

We LOVED how fresh the crawfish were. They were seasoned perfectly and we could have ate 10lbs. Was very relaxing out on the patio and hanging with our pup.

Great food, very nice views, and good service .The food and drinks are pricey. They might make the best old fashions in Jax.

I will dream about how good our dinner was at Julington Creek Fish Camp. Get in your car and drive there now. This is the best food we had our entire trip! I got the blackened halibut over grits, it was amazing! An absolute flavor explosion that you can't stop eating until you're so stuffed and it's gone. My husband got the pimento crusted ribeye which was excellent as well. Crab Rangoon appetizer was delicious. This place is a MUST GO.

Everything was delicious. We tried fish camp at another location before and were not impressed. This time it was 10/10. Scallop ceviche appetizer was really good. Normally, I don't like bay scallops, but these were perfect. My broiled seafood trio was also really good. They gave me extra veggies as requested and those were cooked perfectly. Beautiful outside views. A bit chaotic atmosphere inside as they're super busy in the kitchen.

Julington Creek Fish Camp is one of our staples. My husband & I go there at least three times per month for lunch. The food is always delicious incredibly fresh tasting. I absolutely love their fish tocos We usually will sit at the bar and we always get excellent service. The staff is very friendly & the restaurant is clean. Do yourself a favor & if you have not already been GO !!

Food was delicious! So many gluten free options! And gluten free fried fish!! Great service for our large group of 13 as well!

First time here and loved it! The spicy seafood linguine and Iron Skillet-Fried Brook Trout with Arugula & Bacon was amazing! We also got the clam chowder which was delicious as well! Definitely come back and want to try the raw oysters next time!

We were a party of 4, food was absolutely delicious. Ordered Grits and shrimp: He said it was perfect Grilled fisherman platter: Awesome 2 ordered the Iron Skillet Fries Brook Trout They both said they are coming back tomorrow night. Tried fried alligator bites: So good Place was very busy and we did have to wait a bit for the food but after we started eating. Decided it was well worth the wait. Waitress was awesome, we teased her and she jumped right in and joined the fun! Atmosphere was excellent, we sat outside on the water. They had cooling fans and although it was 97 degrees, it was very comfortable. I forgot to take pics cause we all ate so quickly!

All these beautiful fish display, yet they are not capable of grilling. I asked for a simple grilled piece of fish. The waitress took it upon herself to have it "slightly pan seared" another words "fried". Like no Thank You, as the so called olive oil contains HEXANE. Let's save gasoline derivatives for cars, and the fries in the so called vegetable oil. GMO which is extremely TOXIC not to mentioned not even properly cooked. I am in the health industry and it's no wonder Americans deteriorate at such a rapid and early age. One star as the view is nice.

Pro tip, the menu doesn't matter. They'll mKe what you want. I always want the shrimp & grits with a fish of the day on top. Blackened obviously. The service is top notch, they get it as an institution. This fish camp was bigger but didn't feel that way, still on water and laid back. All around the experience here is hard to beat.

We love the Fish Camp - we always have reservations, which I strongly recommend, as they stay busy. Don't forget to bring cash for parking, as valet is the best option due to limited non-valet parking. For an appetizer, we ordered a dozen raw oysters - and they were DELICIOUS! I always order the same thing, however tried something new and ordered the Seafood Broil and it was so good! For drinks, we arrived during happy hour, so we ordered Coors light and their white wine blend, as it is not on liquor items. Service, as usual, was great!