The Fish House

Dropped by with friends while on vacation and loved it. Great food , attentive server and fun atmosphere. The seafood basket was outstanding! The fried shrimp excellent. My wife and her mother were going to split an entree and the server had the kitchen do it and presented two plates with the food already split! A very thoughtful gesture. The fried green tomatoes had a delightful flavor with just the right amount of spiciness. Definitely will return when back in thr area.

I’ve been coming to the Fish House for many years and have always enjoyed dining there or even just getting some drinks and sitting out on the back patio. The service is always good and the menu is imaginative and chef inspired. Sushi Rolls, fresh seafood, and lots of other options. I’ve been a big fan of the ya ya shrimp. A delicious treat of smoked Gouda grits and fresh gulf shrimp, fantastic! The location is right on the water and downtown adjacent to the port. If you’re looking for fresh give em a try you won’t be dissatisfied. I’ll definitely be back. Urban Cowgill 2009 - 2025

We went to The Fish House mid-day for an early dinner. We had a party of six with my two elderly grandparents. They had ramps outside the restaurant, so it made it easier for them to get in. The atmosphere inside the restaurant was cozy and inviting. The food was great! We got an assortment of different foods including the famous Grits À Ya Ya. Everything was delicious! Definitely recommend this restaurant if you are in the Pensacola area!

We have been Vacationing in Pensacola Beach 🏖️ area. We visited the huge restaurants on the Island-Founders & 🦀 Crabs. They were good. We needed another restaurant for our last night. We searched online for ideas. The Fish House stood out in our research. We decided to go visit The Fish House!! It was later dinner & they were busy. There’s a large porch though with plenty of waiting space. They have tons of outdoor seating. Huge patio spaces with cover & open air spaces. The marina is there. You are overlooking the Bay when seating outside. We were seated inside in one of their huge dining rooms. But our table was on a step area so it felt more private. There are huge Aquariums in the dining room with lots of colorful fish. 🐟 fun to watch all those fish 🐠! Service was amazing! Our Server did a great job take care of us all evening. We ordered 2 entrees. Fried oysters 🦪 -a dozen along with cole slaw, Gouda grits, & about a dozen hush puppies too! By the way, some of the best Hush Puppies ever! My husband loved his dinner. He said the Oysters 🦪 were perfect. Grits were delicious! I ordered Catfish lightly breaded in pecan meal. The big fillet came over Gouda Grits & fresh thin Green Beans. It was delicious! I would definitely order this again! We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. Several other items were on the menu I would try too. We will be visiting The Fish House on our next trip to the area! Can’t wait! Yum!

Our meals were fabulous 👌 Of course everyone's tastes are different. The quality and quantity of food was excellent. The atmosphere was very relaxing and on the water. Definitely recommended dining experience!

Great place! Highly recommend the smoked gouda pimento mac n cheese. Hands down some of the best I've had. Super nice staff, great food and drinks, and a laid back atmosphere. There is outdoor and indoor seating available with views of the marina.

Stayed till close the week of my birthday. Every meal we ordered was delicious. Stuffed flounder and Pecan crusted catfish were our favorites. The service was great. Enjoyed the oysters and the drinks! Had no room for the complimentary birthday dessert. I chose the Key Lime Pie. I ate it a few days later, and it was still yummy. I look forward to my next visit here.

Really lovely little spot to sit on the ocean. The patio is shaded in the afternoon and they have a ton of fans going, so even on a warm day it was a lovely experience. The shrimp and grits special -- Grits a Ya Ya -- was delicious, and I don't even typically like grits!

If Poseidon ever opened a restaurant, I imagine it would look a lot like The Fish House in Pensacola -- coastal, classy, and the kind of place where the cocktails arrive looking like they've been to finishing school. We went for lunch and grabbed a table outside, because why sit indoors when you can bask in that bayside glow and pretend you're in a Visit Florida commercial? You walk in expecting fish (it's literally in the name), but somehow I ended up being lured -- talked into, really -- ordering the Five Sisters Fried Chicken, which came with the bold promise of being "the best fried chicken ever." Listen... I love confidence. Truly. But calling it the best ever is like calling me the next quarterback for the Saints. Optimistic? Yes. Accurate? Absolutely not. Don't get me wrong -- the chicken was good. It was tasty. It was tender. The kind of fried chicken that makes you nod and say, "Yeah, that's nice." But the bottom was a little soggy, like it briefly thought about becoming a biscuit and then abandoned the mission halfway. Best ever? Not today. Now -- the shrimp cocktails? Excellent. Cold, snappy, and fresh enough that I felt the need to apologize to the Gulf. And the outdoor environment? Stunning. Breezy, bright, and basically crafted for people who want to casually drop "We lunched waterfront today" into conversations. And then, as if the universe wanted to remind us that Pensacola loves a good moment, we were buzzed by a Blue Angels flyover. I don't care who you are -- that instantly elevates any lunch. It's like Mother Nature and the U.S. Navy teamed up to give us a standing ovation. Overall? Fantastic shrimp, beautiful setting, solid lunch all around -- just not the fried-chicken spiritual awakening I was promised. Four stars. Would happily return... and next time, I'm letting the fish be the star.

Went here one time for their Thanksgiving Day meal. The entire party of 5 ended up with food poisoning to some degree. Never going back again.

This place is as expensive as it gets for Pensacola restaurants How could a Anyone claim it was cheaper?

I was so skeptical coming here. I thought it would be another average waterfront restaurant. Boy, was I wrong. The hot collard dip, shrimp and grits, and catfish meniere were top tier. Excellent service and location, as the back of the restaurant overlooks the bay. I will absolutely be back next time I'm in Pensacola!

Fun outside seating available, but we close to sit inside due to the heat. Server was attentive and kept our drinks filled. We started with the spicy collard dip which came with a mountain of pork rinds. The Gouda grits were a big hit. The fish tacos had plenty of fish in each. Our second visit and we would come again.

Appetizers and fish tacos are decent but over priced. We always get desert and it's always NOT good. Soups are also not good. Atmosphere is nice. I'd go back but the soup and desserts are a fail! Waitresses are nice

Such a great location! It's right on the water with ample seating and a good menu! We came right from the airport so we had not worked up a large appetite yet but I got the ceasar salad and it was great. Our server was awesome. We were a larger party and they were quick, accommodating and kind. I would for sure come back here when visiting Pensacola again.

I had really high hopes for this restaurant and I think three stars is generous. It's not that anyone thing specifically was bad it's just in General a bad vibe. Everything was a disappointment. Our food was too Salty and that is coming from two people who love salty food like chips. It was just really heavily salted. The view is great and the service was excellent. We had the grouper bites which were good. I opted for the shrimp and grits or grits Yaya, which was very salty and heavily covered with a cheese sauce. I felt the shrimp was a little overcooked and overly spiced so that they tasted really, really salty . My husband had a burger which he did really like, and he also liked his fries. I think something bothered us is we sat across from a waitress station andthe bottom of the refrigerator was falling out, and there was trash all over the floor. with the prices that they charge for their food. I really thought this place should've looked a lot better. We won't return unless it's for drinks and just an appetizer. Just not great.

This place lived up to expectations. It had a lot of reviews so I figured that there must be a reason that it was popular. We only had one night in Pensacola and had to make it count. I decided this would be the place to sample the local cuisine. We were a little nervous because it was a Saturday night at around 7:30 or 8ish. The outside was very inviting but they had a table available immediately inside. There is an aquarium which provided entertainment for me and some irritation for GF because I kept asking her to turn around and "look at that big one". Our server was excellent. She didn't keep us waiting for anything and checked in on us. They flattered us but asking us mid 30s broads for ID. I ordered the ?black cadillac and GF the regular, run of the mill margarita. I like the creativity with some of the drinks but my drink was basically a brick to the face with flavor. It was a little bit overwhelming. It would have been great watered down a smidge. I like flavors but it was too much syrup/mixer to the point where it was detrimental. Fortunately they have a very extensive beer menu that I was able to pluck something off of for my second drink. Their menu is also quite extensive but not in the how-could-they-do-anything-well kind of way. They had a lot of appealing appetizers, especially their collard dip which I probably would have ordered if it came with something other than pork rinds. I will say that I was VERY impressed by a few vegetarian/vegan options they kindly included! What a lovely surprise. I ordered a vegan entree, sweet potato curry, and it was better than I expected. It was really tasty. I ordered their pimento mac and cheese and this was absolute crack. I wish this came entree sized. GF started with half of a dozen butter and garlic oysters, she says, "outstanding". For her main, she ordered their famous grits a yaya she says "incredible" and then "I told you, I was really liking the seasoning, whatever seasoning they had in it". I snuck a few bites of the grits and they were phenomenal. If I was a lil less full I would have liked to try some dessert. Also if GF had given me the opportunity rather than answering "no we're ok" when they asked without discussing with me first. Lol. I can see what the hype is about.

The food was great, and the view was even better, we sat on the back patio, and I loved how they had fans going to help with airflow and keep the flies away. Our server, Anthony, was awesome. There were nine of us, and he did a wonderful job keeping drinks filled and getting all our orders right without missing a beat. My mom did find a hair in her food, but we've all worked in the service industry before and know how things happen, we didn't make a big deal out of it. Still, I have to mention it, which is the only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five. I had the crab cakes for an appetizer, really good! The scampi was a bit watery but had that classic scampi flavor. The oysters were okay, but the stuffed crab meat flounder was great. I really appreciated how they used a lot of the same ingredients across dishes, it shows versatility and smart product use without compromising quality. Overall, definitely a solid four stars, and I'd absolutely go back!

A great water - view choice with fresh food fish that has not all been fried to death. At the entry there are photos of famous folks who came here, which made me fear it was more hype than quality. However, we had fresh oysters shrimp red fish -- great service Gulf oysters 1/2 dozen and super sweet not briney Shrimp cocktail-- excellent and fresh Cup of gumbo-- good Redfish Lafayette with crawdads and Gouda grits-- creamy grits. The redfish was moist and delicious Key lime pie-- ok Super friendly waiter ( thanks Cayden) who helped us discern the taste differences of local fish.

I don't know about you, but I plan everywhere I plan to eat on my vacations ahead of time. I've been guilty of making restaurant reservations before booking a hotel! I don't want to waste time looking for places to eat or ending up at some lackluster place not with the time money or calories. In planning this trip to Pensacola I reached out to a few friends whose spouses had been stationed in the area. Their opinions were as close to a local as I could get. The Fish House was recommended by three of my friends, plus every local I spoke to. This place was immediately added to my list! From what I understand, this place is an institution in Pensacola. They've been open for years serving up amazing meals to us every day folks along with local and national celebrities alike. We decided going for brunch would allow us a full experience. We had a very brief wait upon arrival. They offer both indoor and outdoor dining. Given the sweltering heat, inside table it was. Our server was great! She was well versed in the menu items and made good recommendations. Everyone I spoke to recommended their grits a ya ya. Given my quest to find the BEST shrimp and grits in the country, I had to try them. The shrimp are large gulf shrimp that are juicy and well seasoned. The grits themselves are rich and creamy and the Gouda added a well rounded flavor to the dish. In my opinion, the sauté of spinach and mushrooms were really unnecessary. The shallot, bacon and garlic were a nice salty balance with the grits. The other ingredients kinda got lost in the sauce if you will. Definitely an enjoyable meal that I would order again. We also tried some of the sushi. As I've shared before, I'd lived in Japan for over three years. I am very particular about my sushi. I was very impressed with the selection. I was even more impressed with the quality of the ingredients used in the rolls and pieces. The rice was the perfect texture and was just enough for a base. The rest of the ingredients were fresh flavorful and plenty. I'd recommend visiting just for the sushi alone. This was a delightful experience. Traditional quality service, and exceptional food. Doesn't get much better than this

Our waitress was SO good. I always had a full cup of water! The food was delicious!! The shrimps a ya ya was so yummy. The shrimp po boy bread was a little much for me but everything else was great. Would definitely come back. The outside area wasn't too hot, great with some shad, and fun to watch the boats coming in and out of the marina.

If you're looking for a place outside of the touristy strip not right by the beach this is it! A huge restaurant with all kinds of seating options. Nestled close to downtown, there's lots of things going on this time of year so take a stroll. They can definitely accommodate big groups. We ordered Florida oysters and poke to start. Loved the fresh salmon in the poke with wonton chips, pickled jalapeños, cucumber, sticky rice, and fish sauce. So yummy and fresh!! I know it's not really oyster season, BUT the Florida oysters were delicious. They were salty and a great starter for the night. For entree we ordered the Grits a Ya Ya, famous according to their menu & it was very tasty. They gave us crostinis, grilled shrimps, a healthy portion of grits with a yummy gravy sauce. I really loved this dish. The atmosphere was gorgeous with the docks in the background and right in the heart of downtown Pensacola. Would love to come back and try their sister restaurant The Atlas Oyster house, right next door. Large bar area to wait for a drink. Both menus were similar. I would love to try their sushi next time. Can't wait to come back!

After walking around historic Pensacola, we enjoyed a nice sit down lunch at The Fish House which was near the area and the water. Abbey was great and made sure our water was always filled. The food was delicious and savored our food. I ordered fish and chips and substituted Coleslaw for steamed asparagus. My oldest son ordered a Tiger roll and my youngest son ordered a Mac n cheese with fries from the kids menus.

Marina view outside, stunning aquarium inside, with lots of seafood options. I've been coming here for several years and never leave disappointed on service or quality. Grouper bites, mussels, sushi, oysters; this place has never missed for me and I'm picky when it comes to fresh seafood. They've also got fabulous non-seafood options like fried chicken, which my husband randomly ordered and loved. Right near downtown! The ideal spot for celebrating a special occasion.

Been going to The Fish House for years. Food and service has always been good. Today the seared tuna had too much sinew and was a terrible inedible cut of the fish. Sent it back and the chef brought out a better cut of the tuna and it was then up to standard but didn't say anything. The grilled shrimp was good and the cole slaw was good and not as creamy as it used to be. The fries that came with the shrimp were greasy and cold due to the grilled shrimp being placed on top of the fries. Server was nice. Manager never came to table to see about complaint and when leaving my husband spoke to manager and told him about what happened with the tuna. The server requested twice for us to send an email to the company to complain. There is a breakdown between server and manager. You come to expect exceptional service for the prices of the food that is served. It was not up to par today.

Lovely meal, delicious food, very large portions . Great views. Our server was so kind and went out of her way to insure we had a pleasant experience

Absolutely loved the seafood at Fish House! Every dish was fresh and bursting with flavor. Can't wait to go back for more!

Five stars for the food. I wish I'd taken pictures for you, but everything was stellar. I had the pecan crusted catfish, which was served with grits and green beans. The fish was so tender with the light but flavorful crust. Grits and green beans were perfectly cooked. Couldn't have asked for anything better. Also got a side of the collard greens on the waitresses recommendation. They lived up to billing. I can't remember having better collard greens. I tried a bite of my friends redfish and really liked it, but I think the catfish was much better . The staff originally forgot my friends gumbo so they eventually brought it out and gave me a free bowl as well, so I got to try that too. Was very good - not too thick either. Wish I was in town longer and could eat here again

Our waiter was very nice and attentive. We were served promptly with waters and given time to review the drink menu. We ordered drinks and an appetizer. We had the spring rolls with chicken and collard greens and peach chutney. Very yummy. Next we ordered the catfish dinner with grits and green beans. A very nice presentation and cooked to perfection! Very yummy! Pertaining to the atmosphere- We sat outside. Picnic tables are a bit rough and a bench cushion would sure be nice. Fans were loud and blowing directly on us, not the most comfortable situation for enjoying eating. Next time I might try eating inside, though the scenery on the inlet is beautiful.

I usually go to The Fish House for the Grits A YaYa. So far it is one of the best shrimp and grits I have tasted. And yes, this is usually my go to dish when I eat at the Fish House. They do have a couple of sushi rolls with blue crab lump meat. I also like ordering a dozen oysters when they are in season. Note, when there is a letter "R" in the month, then it is safe to order fresh raw oysters.

Upon landing in Pensacola for our vacation, I happened across this recommendation via yelp as it was close and had fresh seafood. We were seated promptly and immediately attended to. Our appetizer was boom boom shrimp (their name may differ). I had the stuffed flounder dinner which was the most spectacular fish I have ever had. The entire plate was scrumptious! The rice was perfect and green beans, tender but snapped. The fish was stuffed with crab and I couldn't stop myself from eating to take a fresh picture. My husband and child had the sushi, each respectively had a different roll. Both looked fresh and neither had one morsel left over. This was easily the best dinner I have had in my life. I will be back as often as I can. Our waitress was attentive, pleasant, and had great recommendations. We finished with icecream and a creme brûlée.

Fish House is one of the better restaurants in Pensacola. I enjoy the view of the water in the outside seating area. Went for Wifey's Birthday this year as this is her favorite spot. You'd think the seafood is a must and you'd be right. But don't sleep on the fried chicken and macaroni and cheese. My lil man loved it. I had a few bites, it was one of the best fried chickens I've ever had. That spicy butter was perfect. Service is solid here, pricing is a little on the high end, but no different than other restaurants in this class. Make this one of your first stops during your visit to Pensacola.

Dined here outside as part of a work-related function. Loved the Harry Potter theme. It was cool in Feb so we chose to dine inside. Unfortunately the A/C was on like to was mid-Summer. We were freezing in that icebox! The pleasant hostess moved us outside where it was warmer- in the 60's in the evening. We enjoyed our cocktails and appetizers- green fried tomatoes and pimento dip tray. The sushi was very good. Bring a coat or sweater if you plan to eat inside (not sure if this was normal or a one-off temperature excursion)

Everything was so good! The food was absolutely amazing, the service was incredible, and everything was so good that we came back the next day. So many good options on the menu to choose from.

We've heard great things about this place ! Every dish was tasty . Even the kids meals . I'm not a spinach person and I loved my brother n laws dish ! Ordering that next time ! Forget what it's called but it's the 3rd picture. But I think my favorite part of this night was the gift shop . Sweet little lady in there told me all about things to do in Pensacola and there sister restaurants to try . She was very helpful and we really enjoyed talking to her .

I popped in and sat at the bar. Had heard good things and was on a quick work trip. Sushi was delicious! The bartender was friendly and attentive. Lovely view too! Definitely a great spot overall

Great service staff and food! Seating outside added to the experience. Try appetizers next door! Bartender (Ryan???) was fantastic!!

I love this place! Visited this restaurant 2 years ago with my coworkers and loved the food and experience. This time around I ordered the Grouper Bites and the Pecan Crusted Catfish. I requested cocktail sauce to dip the bites. The fish was flaky and fresh. Combined with the cocktail sauce and you can go wrong with that combo. I finished the main course with no leftovers. I love catfish. The crusted coating was seasoned well and had a good crunch to it. It was accompanied by fresh sautéed green beans and tasty grits that were well seasoned and complimented the catfish. Yum

I must say - the fish house in the off season treated me well! No wait, quick service, and amazing food! We sat near one of the giant salt water tanks and it was beautiful. Clean tables, non sticky! Even the menus were a nice clean feel. Our food came out - wasn't greasy despite being fried. Large portion so had plenty to take home for later. The tartar sauce is SO good and we asked for an extra!

It's an oldie but a goodie. Always reliable spot for a great meal and drinks it has nice view of the water. There's a decent happy hour for beer, cocktails, and wine for $3/$4/$5.

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Fried shrimp was fresh and shrimp and grits were fantastic!

Our server was Nick, who did an excellent job of keeping us with everything we needed. There was four in our party and it was one last lunch before two members of our party were flying out of town. The food was delicious and definitely glad I chose this restaurant to have lunch at. Very easy to find and those salt water tanks are just beautiful inside. You can decide to have your meal inside or outside if you want. If we make it back up that way from Ocala we'll definitely stop by again.

I have been here a couple times when visiting Pensacola and it is so good! Last night, we ate dinner on the deck and enjoyed a beautiful sunset. I had the crab stuffed flounder and my husband had the Redfish Lafayette. Both were generous portions and delicious. The grouper bites is a tasty appetizer too. I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Food was excellent. We had the salmon and mahi mahi over mashed potatoes and green beans. Very good, cooked perfectly. I think we were a little under dressed, but I'd go back with a nice shirt and pants, or nicer shorts. Great quality fish and seafood.

First off my local draft and their beer was flat. Not a good way to start off..., service was good. And the Spicy grouper sandwich was delicious

We always end up choosing the fish house for date night! Always something new, great service, hot food and a good variety of food. Those grits!!!! Heavenly. ‍

Eat here every time I'm in town. Always a wait but always worth it. The view is also nice at sunset

I know shrimp and grits.....and this place, knocks it out of the park. Great setting, great wait staff, and great food. This is a must!

I honestly cannot say enough about this dining experience - what a surprise! Legitimately when you pull up to the place, you're questioning your choice given the exteriors aesthetics. Look past what you see, get ready for one of the best meals you've ever had. Service was outstanding! For all of my fellow Alpharetta friends visiting Pensacola, this is the level of dining we're used to!

This was our first visit based on recommendations from family. We arrived about lunch time and was surprised to find they wasn't busy at all. The small outside dining area was full so we chose to sit inside and asked for a seat by a window so that we could look outside at the beautiful scenery. We ordered the fish and chips and the Grits A YaYa, (shrimp and grits). The food was awesome! Our waiter was very professional and friendly. He was very knowledgeable of all the menu items and made suggestions for us since it was our first trip. The inside was kinda dark and dinghy and could use a complete update. The restrooms were very dark and in bad need of updating. Lastly, the windows were very dirty with grease smudges, hands and nose prints and other unidentifiable spots. The cost was very reasonable for the amount and quality of the food you got. I will visit again because the food was really good.

This place is a very touristy place on the Pensacola bay with views of the new bridge & a small marina next to the sailing school. You can watch the sunset on the outside patio, but we got eat up by mosquitos while we were there. They didn't have the fans on for some strange reason. Anyhoo, there is only one French Rose on the menu. And it's not sparkling. It's a sweet rose. Not a dry one. We wanted something cold & sparkling, like a bottle of Champagne as its hubby's b-day but they didn't have any at all. Nothing. Our waiter told us they were out of a lot of bottles of wines & apparently have no french champagne. Never had any. So we just drank water with lemon which was fine. We ordered some shrimp cocktail as I have been craving shrimp cocktail & it was really good. The shrimp were cooked properly & seasoned well. I would order them again. Sir Hubbers wanted the Oysters Rockefeller so we got both to split. Every one of my oysters had shells in them which ruined the entire experience. Hubby got shells in half his. Our waiter was very sweet, ask us about our meal & we told him that the oysters had shells in them. He just said that it's hard to learn to shuck oysters & I agreed with him. However, if Oysters are on your menu, someone there should be professionally trained to know how to shuck the oysters properly without shells in them. When we ask for the check, we were brought someone else's check & credit card. Cute patio. Horrible non-existent wine/champagne list. Staff not properly trained. Very Disappointed.

The food and drinks were spectacular! The server was very knowledgeable and gave some good explanation of the dishes.

I loved the atmosphere. You can choose to dress up or keep it casual. We got amazing outside seats with the view of the bridge. It's not too quiet but also not too loud to have a conversation. The food? AMAZING. I got the fresh mahi mahi with mashed potatoes and green beans. The fish was paired with a delicious white cream sauce. This is my favorite place to eat in Pensacola & I highly recommend.

Discovered this restaurant while in town for work and have now been multiple times I enjoyed it so much! The service was excellent from the hostess greeting you at the door to every bartender I had been served by. The inside is very accommodating and location has plenty of parking available. Upon entering, you can see all of the famous visitors that have been to the Fish House so I knew I was in for a pleasant experience. On my first visit, I had to go some of the raw oysters followed by the Shrimp and Grits as it is one of their signature dishes. The presentation was on point and tasted as delicious as it appeared! On my next visit, I mixed it up and had the baked oyster sampler with the pecan-crusted catfish. Seafood was fresh and cooked to perfection. I will be making the Fish House one of my dinner choices every time I am in the Pensacola area. Will be retuning soon and cannot wait to try what's next!

Food is always yummy! The ambiance is dominated by a Hugh aquarium -which certainly fits the Name of this Resturant on the water. . I have enjoyed meals at the Fish House in years past. My husband had not been before . He understands why Ibrecommendedcgoing

Very happy I ate at Fish House. On a Saturday morning shortly after opening there was no wait and the views sitting outside are nice. Hope was a fantastic server with great recommendations and customer service. The food was incredible as were the sauces. I hear they have an awesome Brunch on Sundays!

First timers and was not let down. My husband got the shrimp and grits and they were delicious. Daughters got the sweet potato curry. It had a good taste but not a favorite. I got the fish tacos and they were amazing. We sat outside and the view was great with a light breeze and service was great as well.