Florida Cracker never misses! This meal was Southern comfort at its finest--from the rich gumbo and flavorful cornbread to the fresh oysters and grilled shrimp. The shrimp po' boy was loaded and packed with flavor, and the collard greens were the perfect side. We paired everything with some cocktails and had a great time soaking up the warm, rustic vibes. Definitely a go-to for good food, good drinks, and good times!

Pleasantly surprised by this fantastic spot that we highly recommend. The seafood is fresh and never frozen and you can tell from it's terrific taste. This is a fun, laid-back environment with exceptional service from Shelly [Manager] and Caitlin [Bartender]. We enjoyed the live music on the patio. Yes, we had to get in line to order food and drinks and it just didn't matter at all. We can't wait for our next visit!

Breakfast was good, potatoes were iffy not my cup of tea. Returned a week later for dinner, fried shrimp was okay, fish tacos had a very hot sauce way too hot. Ask for on the side Fish sandwich was good but on the small side

Was visiting my parents in Tampa and came here for dinner. It is very casual, you order at a counter and get a pager that alerts you when your food is ready. You seat yourself. There's a bar in the back to order drinks from. I had the Real Housewives of Odessa, which was delicious. For food we ordered the crab balls, fried pickles and I had the shrimp po boy. Everything was amazing. The decor is definitely like a fish shack. They have a gift shop with shirts and yeti cups. Pretty cool place for the area.

I brought my family for kid's night. My son is too little to get much out of face painting but he absolutely loved the teddy bear that the balloon animal guy made him. They have a little playground outside too. We got a bunch of food including a shrimp salad, oysters, gator bites, mac and cheese, fries, and Cole slaw. The meals all come with cheesy, herby corn bread. I like my salad (even though it was a bit light on the shrimp). The oysters were baked with cheese on top which I ultimately wasn't really into. They have a lot of different sauces, many of which you had to "milk" (for lack of a better word) from this udder-like contraption. All the sauces were flavorful and tasty. I would definitely come back since it's a great setup for dinner with kids.

Second visit as good as the first. Tried the shrimp & grits this time and loved it. Shrimp & grits are their version and i liked it even better than traditional. The grits are a grits "cake" with 3 good size pieces and a bunch of good size shrimp (I think it was at least 6) with a tomato sauce. My friend had a fish taco with mac n cheese. We were both very pleased with both dishes. The drink menu looked really interesting even though we didnt get to try any this visit. Still recommend.

We dined in for dinner. The food was very good just a little on the salty side. The vibe is very relaxed, very Florida country style, if you lived or grew up in the country you know what I mean. You can find food like this at shacks on the side of the road and its the best. They have a large menu and so much of it looks mouth watering! If you have no gluten allergies like me you will have a blast. The blackened catfish (gluten-free) was very very good. It was well seasoned and tender. They give you three generous filets with a side. I would recommend this. I love fried catfish so even though I could not have it due to the gluten, I would recommend it! The gator po'boy was delicious and large. It comes with a side and we chose fries with cheese. It was very filling. The gator was great and the fries were a bit too salty. Collard greens were not the best in my opinion. They were over cooked, mushy, and tasted like caramelized onions. For 4$ as an add on side I would skip. Fries with cheese or without were good. They were just too salty. They said they have a dedicated fryer for the fries only which waa great if you have Celiacs like I do. The fries were thick and crispy too. Charbroil oysters were very good, very delicious. half a dozen is like 12.99. They had parmesan cheese and butter on them. The grits were made well and delicious and many restaurants mess up grits, but they got them right and I love grits so I would know. The restaurant is big and open, you come in on one side and seat yourself. You walk up to the counter and place your order and they give you a buzzer. The menu does have GF markings for those who have Celiacs Disease and can't have gluten. The woman at the counter was very helpful with any questions I had (I needed to know if the fryer was dedicated and if the Broiled oysters with GF). The food came out quickly, it was a lot of food and we had some leftovers. There is a bar on the other side of the restaurant as well. I ordered a cocktail and it was good, but even that drink was too salty lol. There sseemed to be some salt added to the bottom of the glass for flavor? Overall, the drink was good, but the salt was not. Overall, dinner was good, I would return for more blackened fish for sure. I would also recommend coming here. They also have a lunch and brunch menu which look good. Parking is easy, they have their own lot, outdoor seating as well and it's right on the corner where you can get back on the interstate easily.

I am so glad my workplace picked Florida Cracker (previously Ballyhoo's) for our annual holiday/winter gathering! My favorite part of this venue is that they have their own little store with very creative products for sale. Florida Cracker's souvenirs make incredible gifts. Since I was with a large group, I placed an order for the Yardbird sandwich fried with mac and cheese as a side. Mac and cheese = amazeballs.,The sandwich was pretty crispy and the sauce options (udders you get to squeeze yourself) are delish! I went with a smoky white barbecue sauce for my sandwich condiment. They also had J Lohr Cabernet, which I delighted in during my first visit there. I will definitely return with family and/or friends in the near future.

Creamy grits with fried shrimp! Oh I'm in on that! It was Tuesday night- kids night- face painting and ballon animals! We do mot have young children but it was a blast for us to watch the happy kids and parents. Fried shrimps are meaty, sweet and lightly breaded. Grits are buttery and creamy. Mahi Rueben was good. Get your bbq sauces from the dispensers on the wall next to the easily accessible take away containers. Walk up and place your order at the counter and staff brings it ti your table. Great southern food Family friendly and priced right

Quite possibly the most "Florida" restaurant I've been to that isn't on the water. This place is great for a casual lunch or dinner, but I would not recommend it for a date night. We had the crab balls for an appetizer with mac & cheese as the side. My entree was the Sunshine State fish tacos with blackened mahi and the wife had Fresh fried oysters. My tacos were good, however the wife mentioned the larger pieces of oyster were not cooked as well as the smaller ones. We each got the cheese fries and as another recommendation, do not get these if you are eating with anyone you're trying to impress. They are drenched in cheese which is great... however quite messy. One thing I certainly appreciate it although they have their signature cocktails, they have an entirely separate menu dedicated just to old fashions.