Singletons Seafood Shack

Delicious food, great service, and an amazing atmosphere—in a shack! Just a little ways down from Safe Harbour, this spot has a fantastic outdoor eating space. Kim was our waitress and she was super sweet and attentive, and the food came out quickly. The food here is always on point, though this time I was getting over a cold so I couldn’t fully taste the seasoning. Normally, I leave absolutely impressed and satisfied, and my boyfriend confirmed it was just as delicious as always. If you haven’t been yet, definitely give this place a try!

My first time here and definitely will not be my last. Started off with the clam chowder that was full of clams and soooooooooooooo good. The fresh fish of the day was triggerfish, which I had grilled and shrimp caught that morning, fried. They both were fresh and delicious. Fantastic service by Faye, great views and fresh seafood.. a win win for all.

We visited Singletons in Mayport on July 18. Friday 1200pm lunch has a nice crowd in the dining room, and the restaurant was quite busy. We opted to sit outside on the patio. All paddle fans were off and it was very hot outside. Unlike similar establishments there was no air circulation making it very hot. Next time we'll opt for Inside dining with the air conditioner crowd. We ordered two mahi sandwiches blackened with fries. The fish sandwich was delicious. It was blackened enough and maintained its moistness. Simply perfect the sandwich comes with lettuce, tomato, onion. This selection you can't go wrong

This place is such a gem. Really yummy food, great drinks, beautiful view and wonderful service. I highly recommend!

A great restaurant for people who enjoy seafood. They serve Menorcan chowder and some of the biggest, tastiest raw oysters I have ever had. I ordered the triggerfish and my wife had the parm-crusted flounder. We both enjoyed our entrees and our server Chris was friendly and courteous. We are glad we stopped in.

The food could be better but it wasn't horrible. The nacho chips did come stale & my bar drink was poorly made. The oysters delicious & the fried fish was good too

Tried out Singleton’s Seafood Shack today near Mayport. It wasn’t bad overall. I went with the blackened mahi sandwich, which was their catch of the day, and the fish was great, fresh and flavorful. The french fries were your standard shoe string, nothing special but they did the job. I also gave the crab jalapeño poppers a try. They were just okay, not much crab that I could see or taste, so a little underwhelming. Decent spot for fresh seafood, especially if you’re in the area. I’d come back for the fish, but might skip the poppers next time.

Good service, great location, and fresh seafood. Singleton is one of my go-tos in Jacksonville and can't be beat. Catch of the day is always #yummy

Went to dinner here on Saturday around 8 with my husband and in-laws. Been going to singletons for years but have never done a review. Absolutely love their clam chowder and collard greens For the first time ever though I was motivated to write a review simply for our waiter that evening. Thank you Chris! you were delightful and you have absolutely fabulous customer service skills. He was on top of it all and deserves the world and all the tips

An OG among the Diners Drive-Ins and Dives places that have aired, and I'm glad that we got the opportunity to stop by. Ambiance...you want Ambiance YELP...Here you got more Ambiance than you can shake a stick at... It looks the same as it did years ago when it aired...when you think of what an old Florida Seafood Shack would look like....this is it. And when you think of what they'd be serving up...this is it. Anna, our server was very busy as they were short-handed but she kept on top of things for everyone. She told us the catch of the day was Mahi-mahi and that's what we went with. Mine blackened with Coleslaw and Terri's was fried and with fries. Both were very good and I can see why these folks are still in business after all these years!

Best shrimp and scallops I've had in a while! From the steamed shrimp, gator tail, buffalo fried shrimp, and scallop Rockefeller! Amazing patio view of the water, nice and relaxing if you'd like to catch the sunset here it's nice while enjoying a drink! Sometimes the service can be slow but overall great food.

Haven't visited Singleton in a long while. Decent deck, nice view. Service fair to be generous. Shrimp way overcooked. Seasoning bland.

Views out of a resort advertisement, delicious, fresh seafood and wonderful service sum up this seafood shack. I've been up and down the US trying seafood shacks and this is the best we have found. Get ready to have a wonderful experience at this place.

Confession- my husband doesn't like white fish (I know!). Our server recommended the catch of the day (sheep's head) and he loved it blackened. I got crab legs that were just ok. They kept my sweet tea full the entire time, but there was a lot of confusion about who our server would be. Not sure the communication between the host stand and the servers was firing that day. Lovely views and there was tons of outdoor seating.

Singleton's is a local gem: an old school fish & shrimp shack that serves-up superior fried and broiled local seafood. Service and surroundings are informal but welcoming, and each table is topped with a roll of paper towels and a solid selection of hot sauces. This being Mayport, home of the beloved sweet Mayport shrimp, I opted for the shrimp basket. These incredibly fresh sea critters had probably only been fished out of the local waters hours earlier. They were firm and sweet, and were lightly encased in a delicious fiesta crust. The cole slaw was fresh and balanced. We shared an order of fried mushrooms, which had a heavier and more aggressively seasoned batter, which was a perfect foil to the fresh and steaming hot shrooms. My guests each opted for the daily catch, which today was mahi mahi.one got it blackened as a sandwich, while the other was fried as a plate. With commented about the freshness of the fish, as well as how well prepared their meals were. Singleton's is not fancy, but the food is of the highest quality and is delicious.

Singleton's Seafood Shack was a highlight of the weekend! We took the ferry from Ft. George and found the restaurant conveniently located right off the ferry exit. The view of the St. John's River from the back deck was stunning and set a perfect ambiance. The interior of Singleton's is old-school and rustic, adding to its unique character. We even loved exploring their wooden boat museum, which was an interesting touch. Our service was absolutely killer. Our server was not only friendly but also incredibly attentive and quick. It made our dining experience that much better. As for the food, it was simply the best we had all weekend. The blackened mahi was cooked to perfection, and the shrimp was equally delicious. If you haven't had their corn nuggets, you're missing out--they are a must-try! Overall, Singleton's Seafood Shack offers a fantastic dining experience with great service, a skilled kitchen staff, and an all-around excellent restaurant. We'll definitely be back!

It just never gets old! I love Singletons. Sitting at the bar with Dawn as our bartender is always my favorite! This weekend we decided a Saturday Mothers Day celebration was better than the Sunday crowds. One of our favorites is the Seafood Boil for 2! So yummy and plentiful. Always leftovers.

We treated ourselves with the oysters including Oyster Rockefeller, Parmesan Crusted and Key Lime Panko Crusted. Then our family shared the Fried Mariner's Combination for Two which included a combo of shrimp, oysters, scallops, clam strips, fish, & two deviled crabs with your choice of two sides. For $55, this fed a family of 3 with leftovers! They also offer a full bar with some specialty cocktails such as Rays Pride, Duval Teal and St John's Slinger. It's not fancy. It's rustic with history. Check out Captain Rays collection of handmade wooden boats and chill on the deck after a trip on the ferry for a fun weekend.

Sadly, I would not recommend. The view was the best part. The food was mediocre, at best, delivered with extremely poor service.

This is the spot! Singletons has excellent fried seafood, and you just can't beat their outdoor deck on top of the river. I've been here several times now and it's been outstanding each time. The fish are extremely fresh and delicious. I'm also a big fan of the clam strips and shrimp. The seafood breading adds a corn-mealy flavor that goes perfectly with it all. And they have a great hot sauce collection. If you're getting a seafood plate, instead of eating fries, I recommend getting clam strips as one of two proteins and get other sides instead. The fries really are nothing to write home about. The fried corn and corn slaw are delicious. And you really can't beat that deck on the river. Watching pelicans fly by, seeing boats sailing, and just enjoying a cold one on a sunny day at that great spot is the best. Highly recommend! One of my favorite Jacksonville spots!

If you're looking for a fish house on the water where it's not touristy, this is it. We were here with our kids and got to watch the sunset and the boats come and go. Fish was well done and the beer was cold. The boat "museum" was a neat surprise for kids too!

Simple, old school seafood shack on the water. Great place for some fresh seafood. I recommend the platters and minorcan clam chowder!

If you want old school vibes with fresh seafood this is your spot. I had the raw oysters, red snapper, cheese grits and cole slaw. My wife had the fried clam strips. All were good. Especially the oysters and fish. Full bar with company to forget your problems

My husband and I just left without being served. We were seated on patio, given menus. Not one server acknowledged us, waited 20 minutes, we were enjoying the scenery and just talking with each other. My husband went inside and asked if someone could take our order. He was told the person would check was going to see who was assigned that table. We sat another 15 minutes, finally we went inside and asked why our table had not been serviced by staff. The employee told us she wasn't sure, but could take our order. She said they were shot staffed today. Horrible service. If someone would have at least acknowledged us after we were seated, we would understand them saying they were understaffed. Bad service.

We had a friend in town and wanted to get some fried shrimp so we headed over to Singleton's Seafood Shack. We sat outside on the deck by the water and made it right before sunset. It was a great view to enjoy with our Yuenglings. After looking over the menu, we decided to order 2 shrimp appetizers to share - Buffalo and firecracker. These were both very good. By far the best thing we had. You can't go wrong with fried Mayport shrimp covered in yummy sauce. For our entrees, hubby ordered the clam strip dinner with fries, coleslaw and hush puppies. I ordered the trigger fish catch of the day dinner with grits, collard greens and hush puppies. The clam strips weren't bad but not the best we've had. The hush puppies were dry and too crumbly. The trigger fish was a bit overcooked but okay with tartar sauce. I wasn't a huge fan of the watery grits or bland collard greens. The fries were seasoned well and crispy. Coleslaw was lukewarm. Besides the shrimp appetizers, everything else was pretty hit or miss. Singleton's was great for the sunset views, beer and shrimp appetizers but I don't know if we will be back.

We finally made it out to Singleton's Seafood Shack in Mayport, and I'm so happy we did. This place has the vibes of a seafood shack in the Keys. It's rustic, no frills, a quirky interior, and has a great patio on the water with views for days. We got the Fried Mariner's Combination Platter for two, but let me tell you, this could easily feed 4! It includes shrimp, oysters, clam strips, fish, stuffed deviled crabs, scallops, hush puppies, and two sides. It's a HUGE portion, and it was fried to perfection. The views, service, and food were all wonderful. We'll be back soon to try the steam pot! If you're looking for a low-key casual seafood spot on the water, this is a local must try!

Where the locals eat. Not fancy, a little unlevel in spots, and poor lighting. On A1A right next to the St Johns River ferry. The seafood is fresh and fantastic. We have been eating here for over 30 years, but had not been in nearly 15 years, the same guys are in the kitchen as last time and did not disappoint! Cold beers and good sweet tea. We had the steam pot for two and stuffed ourselves on shrimp, crab legs, crawfish, clams, corn, and sausage, all for $55! Eat here.

Little did we know, this hidden gem is 7 minutes from our house! We went on a date for lunch and happened upon singletons. The weather was gorgeous and we got a table on the deck right on the water. Our server came out quickly and was very personable. I got the sunset drink and my hubby got a beer. I ended up getting the combo platter with fried shrimp and fried oysters. Both were huge and definitely fresh right off the boat. The cheese grits, fries, and hush puppies were also yummy! Hubby liked his oyster po boy but wished they had a romalaude sauce to go with it. The seafood is expensive, but it's fresh! It's definitely a locals spot! We enjoyed it and will be back!

Food is bountiful and fairly good. Service was friendly and professional at the same time Atmosphere is great for a hole in the wall

Beautiful views with live music, can't get any better than this. Tried the gator tail, raw oysters, and blackened shrimp with baked potato, hush puppies, and black beans and rice. Everything came out tasting wonderful, service was great, and the outside seating was pretty amazing. As soon as you walk in, you can see where your food is being prepared. There was one particular cook who maybe was having a bad day, but walking in and hearing him act rude to the waitresses was kind of off setting. Pretty unprofessional on his part esp knowing guest can hear you but he did not seem to care bc he saw us looking in his direction and he continued to make a fool of himself.

Ok guys this place has the look of a Fisherman chow chow spot It SURPRISED me how BIG it looked inside it also has a nice big deck outside if you prefer to eat outside My daughter-in-law Andie came across this spot looking for Seafood Restaurants. Sooooo, what do I have to say about the service and the food, hmmm? Customer service was AMAZING!!! The SEAFOOD BOIL HAD NO FLAVOR!!! I was disappointed.

Shout out to the hush puppies. These may have been the best I've ever had. In addition, the deviled crab, blackened scallops and blackened trigger fish left a tasty impression. This is not a fancy place, but one to visit for cooked to order seafood and helpful service. We got here in minutes from Jacksonville Beach and there is free parking next to the restaurant. There is a sign that says not to feed the "parking attendants"; the two black cats who stroll between parked cars. They don't need to be fed as there are filled food bowls. This place is oceanside, I do recommend catching some sunlight for the view; we sat inside at night time. Excellent stop on our Atlantic beach visit.

Not the best. Appetizer jalapeño poppers are obviously frozen and flash fried processed snacks. Not the half jalapeño stuffed grilled/roasted with cheese that I'd expected. Hush puppies were AMAZING, and I could not get enough of them! The fries were fine, as was the Cole slaw - nothing to write home about. The tea tased like it was made with the water from the river outside. The fried shrimp (my safe-choice dinner) was just awful. The backs were cut open, but the mud vein was still in tact. Yuck! I didn't expect to have to clean the seafood myself. Definitely check out the hot sauces if you choose to eat here. They were also a highlight of our visit. The waitstaff were great and attentive, and the bathrooms were very clean. An okay place to eat, but I won't be returning.

Food was under seasoned, bland, and very overpriced. I sat at the bar to watch a game, have a few beers and get little something to eat. Bartender drops my check after my second beer without even asking. Ok, if you don't want me to spend any more money here, I will go somewhere else and never come back. And so that's what I did.

So disappointed....went for Mothers Day and was expecting it to be busy and therefore slightly slow but it's outrageous to get the horrible service we got and the food was not near what we've had in the past. My pound of crab legs was served without crab crackers. She said she'd bring them but we didn't see her again until she was dropping off check. She didn't check to see if our food was ok or refill drinks. We wanted desserts and she dropped check without asking and looked really displeased when we asked for desserts. We expressed displeasure that we never got crab crackers and had to use glass bottles on table to try to crack. Gave up after awhile. The deviled crab was cold in middle but again, she literally didn't check on us until dropping check. And she didn't adjust a dime off nor so much as offer to give us refills though we were all empty. What a disappointment, $140 for 3 adults/1 child and we were all thirsty and unable to enjoy all we paid for.

I've been here several times in the past and always had a good experience....Had family come in from out of town and we came here for my birthday dinner. Got seated quickly and our waiter was excellent thru out dinner. I ordered fried shrimp with fries and Cole slaw. Shrimp were very good but kind of small for a dinner portion. Cole slaw was warm and kind of tart. Fries were very underachieving....served cold and no fry was over an inch long, kind of like the bottom of the frozen food bag. I would expect better from a restaurant of this reputation. Again, great service, nice funky atmosphere but pricey for what was served.

Well done! Everything was delicious! Growing up in south Texas we have eaten A LOT of hush puppies, you guys have THE BEST! So tasty! Huge portions! We shared two combo plates for four adults and a toddler! The shrimp were all deveined and delicious! The service was friendly and attentive! Fun atmosphere! Indoor and outdoor seating.

Had dinner at Singletons Seafood Shack and It was nothing short of delicious. Clams, shrimp, scallops, mahi mahi, hush puppies and clam chowder. Would definitely recommend!!

FRESHEST SEAFOOD... we had trigger fish blackened and it was absolutely perfect. Atmosphere is so iconic seafood shack, we loved it. The server was very nice and on top of our requests. Thank you

I was very happy to hear Singleton's has finally reopened! I love eating on the water & feel it's something our area seriously lacks, despite having so much water around us. Singleton's has always been one of my favorite waterfront dining restaurants, so I was very happy to make it back once they reopened! A friend and I decided to go on a Saturday night so we expected to wait. We waited probably 20-30 minutes which was no problem to us. We got a great table outside on the deck with an amazing view of the sunset and passing boats- couldn't have asked for better! Our server seemed flustered from the start. We waited 10 minutes to get our drinks and it took the bartender at least 20 minutes to make my friend's drink. By the time she got her drink we already had and finished our soup which we got for our starter. The "soup" which was the New England Clam chowder was the consistency of pudding. The server warned us it was thicker than other peoples clam chowders and we said that was fine, but I was not prepared for this! I've had the clam chowder at singleton's before they closed and it was never that thick. I couldn't finish it, it was gummy and didn't have much clam in it. I was bummed because I remember the soup being one of my favorite menu items in years past. Hoping this was just an off night for the soup. I ordered the blackened trigger fish with baked potato and side salad. There's a $1 up charge for blackened seasoning... seems a bit unnecessary just to add a few dashes of seasoning to fish but with everything being more expensive these days it is what it is, I'll pay it because it's the only way to go! When our server brought out our dinners, mine came with fries and she told me they ran out of potatoes so they decided to give me fries instead. I wish she would have came back and told me so I could've chose something else but I wasn't going to be picky. Overall the fish and meal was good and prepared as I expected. It wasn't knock my socks off but it was good and flavorful. I'm hoping the staff can relax a bit once the novelty of their reopening wears off as a majority of them seemed so tense and overwhelmed. I appreciate their hard work as it was consistently busy for the several hours we were there! I will definitely return as Singleton's is a hidden gem with the perfect atmosphere!

The waitress was bubbly and friendly (lynn/linda). Order the mariner combo. The presentation was terrible The food was pile on top of each other. Digging through the pile to find what you wanted Fish portion was not enough for two people The hushpuppies were over cooked. They clam strip were in abundance. Scallops were tiny not many. The greens tasted like glory green rinsed off the season. The grits were undercooked The overall taste no seasonings on the seafood . Food seemed rush WON'T GO AGAIN

Singleton's is on of our favorite restaurants. The Hush puppies are out of this world and they always have the freshest fish. When you walk in you get to see right into the kitchen and are able to watch those boys work! We sat outside and got to watch the sunset over the river that was beautiful. Over all I would recommend anyone traveling down here to get a great meal with great service which Amelia Island is lacking.

The food was fantastic- you could taste the freshness of the fish! I live in the Midwest, so love getting fresh seafood, and southern treats like collard greens and cheese grits - everything was delicious! Our server (I think his name was Chris) was by far the most patient person in the planet (big group, lots of different personalities, we moved tables 4 times), and provided great service- again, huge group and he got everyone's orders right!

We really enjoyed our visit to singletons! We walked in on a busy night and were seated right away! Sitting outside was wonderful with the live music & the views! We both ordered a pick three dinner which came with three items & two sides! So much food! The food was really good! The service was good too, but could've been a little better. As other reviewers have mentioned, we did feel a little rushed. We weren't done with our food yet when our sever was already bringing to go drinks! It made it awkward to ask for a refill! There was still over an hour left until closing! Overall - food is great, drinks are great (& strong), views are spectacular! but service could be just a little bit better. However, we'd def go back to singletons next time we're in town.

If you wanted the rustic to remain then you're in luck! We love being able to take our kids to Singletons and not worry about dress code, noise, spills, or sassy looks! We visited post-renovations and I have to say the food was absolutely delicious! Three of us split the Seafood platter, although the price did increase that was expected considering the current market. We actually left with 3 boxes of food for lunch tomorrow! The drinks are still refreshing and the pour is abundant. Hope their success continues!

So we tried this because heard it was on diners drives and dives. I don't know how. I will say I gave it three stars for the amount of food you get. The fish dip is really good but comes in a little cup, but the meal for two comes with a ton of fried food. The issue I have is it the normal fried food you get at these bar food restaurants. I was expecting fresh seafood not food from a Gordon's food service that comes frozen and that's what you get. The rice and beans are nasty. Their Pepsi products has so much carbonation that water is about the only thing you can stomach to drink. Nice ambience but I was very hyped up about the food only to be disappointed.

Ventured into this historic palace on a cool, rainy summer night. Started with Jalapeño Crab Poppers (frozen, deep fried, but tasty). Heard from a friend to get fish dip not on the menu... Next time! Both of us got the blackened Trigger. Such a tasty fish! Nothing fancy about this place, but definitely worth a visit. Very neat ambiance and history.

This came up for me to review a well as a few other restaurants According to Yelp I have to have at least 80 characters but...I will keep my thoughts to myself.

I love this place. It's out of the way for sure. But right on the river. Great sunset view. Super friendly staff. I got a couple beers and a plate of shrimp. Big portions. Fresh and tasty. It's not fancy. Kind of a hole in the wall. But very much worth a stop.

I grew up in Jacksonville and every time I come back to visit, this is my first stop. The food and service is still impeccable!. Southern hospitality indeed. Side note.. the seafood platter for two is not really for two. Maybe for three or four, but definitely not for two.

Just off the ferry came here for some seafood. Walked inside and the hostess was very nice and sat us pretty quickly got us a high chair and all for my son. That was what the one star is for, we then sat at our table while servers buzzed around and took care of others around us. We gave it a good 15-20 mins and then decided to leave and goto another seafood place. Hopefully you will have better luck.

Food was excellent. Shrimp, deviled crab cakes, clam strips, fish, hush puppies, grits, collards. All good. Except I don't like sugar in my greens Service was pleasant and fast. Will be back.

We don't live in the area now, but have been coming here on/off for decades. First, this funky place is always fun to visit. Service is always good, but sometimes the food quality varies. Our last visit a few days ago was great! The steamed shrimp was perfect and the oyster po' boy I had was so huge, I couldn't find the bread! Yes, the post-COVID renovation improved Singleton's looks without ruining its "ambiance." So, all in all, Singleton's is still a great place to go, particularly if you're going to ride the Mayport ferry!

I loved the shrimp dip and all the food was great. Grilled shrimp, crab filled jalapeños are the diggity bomb!

If you're going for atmosphere this is most assuredly NOT your place. That aside, if you're ok with a dive atmosphere, you'll be ok. Above all it appears to be clean. The food is just meh. I ordered the soft shell crab sandwich as a dinner option. I received two soft shell crabs, no sandwich, but tasted ok. Secondly, my order appeared to have been placed correctly as evidenced on the receipt but in lieu of the black beans and rice I ordered I received French fries. Despite the fries tasting like old grease, at least the tasted like something - I tried a bite of one of my dining companion's black beans and rice - completely flavorless. We both agreed they were lacking. Our service was just so-so. We felt rushed to order, and throughout the meal our drinks stayed empty until we flagged down another waitress. Spoiler alert, I drank water but a $3.00 sweet tea charge was on my bill that I missed in our haste to leave. Also, our waitress didn't bother to ask how we would like the check split, just an assumption of one and stood at the table waiting for me to provide my card for her to take away. We sat on the deck area, good view, nice breeze, and live entertainment - points for all these things. Overall, the food was just meh, service just meh. No more than 3 stars are warranted.

Went to Singleton's 07/03/24 and stood in line while the host lady ignored us 5 separate times. Host never acknowledged us. There was also like 7 other families behind us. I used to be a loyal client but now they will never get another penny from us.

Brought guests from out of town...Great views, they loved looking at the shrimp boats. They split the big combo and it was probably enough for 4 people. It was excellent. I had the scampi and minor and chowder...they were ok. I'd say go for the fried seafood and the view!!