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Jt's Seafood Shack
Category: Restaurants Seafood Seafood [Edit]
5224 N Oceanshore BlvdPalm Coast, FL 32137
(386) 446-4337
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Ambience:
- Casual
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
20 reviews for Jt's Seafood Shack
20 reviews in English
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Review from m g.
Manhattan, NY
12/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
another nice dinner here a couple of days ago. we got there early and had the early bird special. lots of great food and brew.
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Review from Amelia G.
Pinecrest, FL
8/15/2011
Stopped in and checked this place out with my friends during a weekend in the Palm Coast. It was exactly what you imagine a place called "J.T.'s Seafood Shack" to look like.
Young and energetic staff, fresh (and tasty) food, wooden tables, full bar. I had the soft-shell crab sandwich, which was very yummy, but I think I liked the french fries more! The others in my group had the Corvina and after one taste, it was delish! I was actually jealous I didn't order that instead.
Definitely a good place for some grub after a day in the sun. -
Review from Andy B.
4/23/2011
Stumbled on this place our first night in town - wanted something really easy that the kids would like and that would be relaxing...JT's fits the bill!
Basically a glorified fish shack with picnic tables, a stage and a bar outside. Great atmosphere, eclectic lights, random fishing art and a good southern rock cover band jamming out, complete with a hula-hoop mosh pit area for the kids. Pure genius.
Food-wise no complaints - the gator bites are tasty, the onion rings are beer battered, and the crab cakes are fairly generous and well seasoned. I had the blackened grouper sandwich and it was good, not out of this world but perfect with the $2 Yuenglings. Kid food-wise, the servings are generous but pricey.
Great place that will be fond memory for all of us. -
Review from Terry-Anne H.
Palm Coast, FL
11/3/2011
JT's has yummy fish tacos in a "shack" style of casual dining. Happy hour is always busy. There have been times when the food hasn't been consistent but overall, it's easy when you just want to eat close to home.
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Review from M M.
Jacksonville, FL
7/12/2011 2 Check-ins Here
What a difference a day makes. First off, this is an old Florida Cracker type joint. Know what you are getting before you get there.....alligators on the wall, and shrimp nets around.
When I had lunch there earlier this week, I had a very good experience, however we went back again this week with a party of nine it was awful. Service was slow and food was barely edible. I have to retract my earlier review because the test of a good restaurant (or the test of a marriage, a business, a law firm, etc.) is how they perform when they are busy.
Service, food, presentation, and everything else was just not good. -
Review from Amy D.
Bridgman, MI
9/27/2011
The atmosphere is like they say - more shack like, nothing fancy. Perfect for us after a long day on the motorcycles. The people were super friendly and we all enjoyed our food. I really enjoyed the shrimp pot - yumo! Gator tail was a hit with everyone (just not my thing).
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Review from Greg R.
Palm Coast, FL
1/8/2011
I don't get it. This place is SO over rated. I have eaten there twice (the in-laws like it) and was disappointed each time. I had the Florida crab cakes and there were not eatable. Now I think it was prepared fine, just didn't taste good.
the second visit I had the fish tacos and they were good but over priced. For lesser money you can go to Flagler Fish Company and get the best seafood tacos in the area.
and actually the in-laws were disappointed with their last visit. just seem like the food was double deep fried everything.
Now let me tell you why I think this place is popular, it is a fun place to eat. there is inside and outside dining often there is a live band and the area is very Old Florida.
I guess you have to try Jt if you are visiting but don't forget to try Flagler fish company you will love it. Also if you wanted a nicer setting and price is not an issue ($23 entrees) the Atlantic Grill is a place you would want to visit. -
Review from Jake J.
Los Angeles, CA
12/30/2010
I've been here twice in the past four days....yes it's close to where we are staying but also worth the double trip. The first night I shared a shrimp pot with my sister-in-law. Potatoes, shrimp in a "hammock" -- that's a netting for those not in the know, and corn. All tasty -- solid food, a 2.5 stars.
Last night we went back and I got the blackened wahoo on the advice of our waitress. Outstanding. A good kick to it and when was the last time you were even able to order wahoo (excluding those who frequent the Wahoo's Taco franchises on the Left Coast). Rice Pilaf was fluffy and full (no I am not a foodie snob, it actually was). The fresh string beans were an additional plus. Our waitress was friendly and funny -- a good combo in a bad restaurant, great combo in a good one.
Rumor has it we are headed back there again tonight....my nephew is back from appendix surgery in Mexico and has heard about the Shack....I guess as Ahnold would say, "I'll be back!" -
Review from Jennifer B.
Arlington, VA
5/12/2009
Our party of 11, from age 12 to 91, went to JT's to enjoy a dinner out together and had a very nice time. They pushed a few tables together and seated us near the bar, which caused wait staff and customers to skinny by. But otherwise, it was a good time, the waitress was on the ball, and the food was good. My husband and I ordered calamari to start, which was very good, and then I had gator tail and he had the fish tacos and both of those items were tasty. I would definitely recommend the fish tacos. I know others had the steamed shrimp, grilled fish, steak, and soup and they all said the food was good. Also, if you are a cole slaw fan, know they have really good cole slaw, which I got a side of.
As for beverages, they offer unsweet and sweet tea, as well as beer, wine, and VO, so I would say they have a rather well stocked bar.
It is very casual and the outdoor music began to play as we were leaving, which was about 6:00pm or so. It began to become busier than too. The bathroom was a one holer and very clean. All in all, the experience was a good one. -
Review from Shane L.
Elgin, OK
6/30/2011
Pretty good seafood had steam pot . Reminded me a lot of joes crabshack the steam pot that is. I would eat here again.
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Review from Bill M.
Canfield, OH
7/5/2008
On the grounds of the former Peg's, a must-stop biker bar for those attending Daytona's Bike Week (this according to the waitress) is this surprisingly good seafood restaurant. The renovation is beach shack with modern upgrades (the restrooms, for example, had motion activated soap and towel dispensers). It's a neat looking place.
The menu has many attractive looking options. I had the Seafood Bouillabasse. It contained a mix of clams, mussels, white fish, shrimp, calamari and shittake mushrooms in a thin buttery broth. The broth had a slightly sweet taste with a hint of hot pepper. Admittedly, I don't like either clams or mussels enough to order either on their own, but these were very good (read: not chewy). My wife had a spinach/cheese pasta dish that harkened back to a NE Ohio Italian restaurant item.
The waitress and service were good, with the seating selection a bit tricky with my seat basically landing in the main path. I shifted to another seat at the table and all was good. The waitress was friendly, sharing the history of the place and encouraging us to return for the live music the next night.
In the end, the final star was withheld on the basics. We had to order waters, they came with no lemon and we were not offered more drinks (draft Yuengling). Also, my dish begged for bread, but none was to be found.
Take the trip up from Daytona, or down from St Augustine and give this place a shot. -
Review from Kelsey S.
Lee's Summit, MO
10/19/2009
My husband and I stopped at JT's while staying in Flagler for our honeymoon. Our waitress was Erin and she was awesome. We were not familar with the menu-since this was our first time there. She explained the menu- pointed out specials and informed us it was happy hour. I ended up getting a Shirmp and Scallop pasta dinner ( I can't remember exactly what the name of it was)-something Erin suggested.
I was going to order another drink when she told me about the hooch-tini... I am not too keen on martini's but figured I should give it a try. Let me tell ya, fabulous.
I am not in the area much- but when I am I will have to stop in. -
Review from Mary Ann M.
Palm Coast, FL
8/10/2009
Love this, love this.
Food was exceptional, atmosphere was great, particularly for those w/ small children because it is a little noisier.
We take out of town friends here because it is consistently good. I usually have the combo platter but I had a jerk- shrimp wrap the last time I visited. Everything I have tried has been yummy.
I agree w/ a previous post that the sweet habanero sauce rocks. -
Review from Dale A.
Grandville, MI
4/5/2010
A group of 7 dined at JT's for dinner on a Sunday evening. We called for reservations, which they do not take, but they do offer call ahead seating. We put our name in fortunately, because it was very busy once arriving at 6:30. We had a 10 minute wait and then were seated indoors (they also have outdoor patio seating with entertainment).
Our waitress Erin took our drink orders in a very timely manner and then went answered our several questions about the specials of the day, and there were a number of them! Three of the four adults got the specials, and they were outstanding. The pecan encrusted Wahoo with cranberry peach cutney could not have been better and my wife's Salmon (Pacific wild caught) Al Fresco was also a great dish. Typically they charge an 18% gratuity with groups six and larger, but she did not, and she divided up the bill among the two families in our group without batting an eye.
Food and service were outstanding and we will go back again soon. -
Review from Tom G.
Waukesha, WI
2/22/2011
Everything was great. I had the fish tacos. So good. Want to go back, but we are leaving today
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Review from Mike D.
Plymouth, MI
4/26/2010
My family has been coming to Palm Coast for about 8 years and we've have been to JT's many times over the years. My review of JT's has to be separated into 2 categories - the physical restaurant and the actual food. For the physical restaurant, I'd give them 4-5 stars. It's a cool, roadside style place with a great atmosphere. It's a very inviting place to step into and eat. It sits tucked back off the road, with spanish moss hanging overhead and a band setup in the back. So from that standpoint, I really like JT's. As for the food, it's just 'OK'. I think they've changed owners a couple of years back, and since then the food has gone downhill in my opinion. However, the prices have shot way up. It use to be a great roadside seafood restaurant with prices that matched. Now, their entrees are $20+ and it just doesn't match the food quality that is being served. Again, in my opinion. But we still go to JT's because we've been going there for years, I like the setting and it's very close to the where we stay in the Palm Coast area.
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Review from robert l.
Lake Mary, FL
5/8/2010
Fried calm strips overcooked, mahi fish overcooked, and Burger was beef parts. Service could have been better. Safe place to eat but nothing like the other reviews. It was bar food prepared by someone who went to 2 weeks of cooking school and learned to create sweet sauces.
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Review from Alex G.
Broward, FL
11/6/2009
Funky, clean seafood "shack" with a homestyle atmosphere. When we got there for dinner, the inside was packed (it's not a huge place), so we sat in the covered patio - very comfortable and actually better than the inside. The menu has a nice selection of choices - steamed, fried, or grilled. We started with the BBQ ribs as an appetizer - delicious, tender, fall off the bone. My wife had the snow crabs - a huge portion that she couldn't finish. They were very tasty; although it's a lot of work to eat them. My son had the fish of the day (Tilapia) grilled plain with baked sweet potato - which he polished off quickly! (The menu had tuna, mahi, salmon, and wahoo). I had the steam pot, which was basically a Combo Plate - spicy steamed crab, mussels, clams and shrimp - along with corn potatoes and sausage. Overall it was above average, although it didn't come out as hot (temp) as I normally like. The shrimp were super tender, and I loved the clams and crab. Overall, for a down home seafood experience, you won't be disappointed.
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Review from C H.
Sanford, FL
4/28/2009
When we asked around for a rustic seafood place in the area, we were told to go to JT's. It was just what we were looking for. We were seated on teh screened back proch. The only complaint was the live music out back was way too loud. The service was excellent. We got a big bucket of steamed oysters for the whole table, which were tasty. I got a steamer pot wtih shrimp, clams, mussles, corn. potates and sausage. It was seasoned perfectly. The only part I didn't love were the mussles. They had lots of dinner specials. One was wahoo over cheese grits, which I sampled. It was great. My husband loved the crabcakes. He didn't care too much for the fried fish. I was supposed to be Tilapia, but had that catfish dirt taste to it. We'll go back when we are in the area.
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Review from Anj J.
New York, NY
4/19/2009
We were a party of 6, from age 13 to 83 and everyone was happy here. We did come early, around 5:30-6 on a Monday night, so there wasn't much competition for a table, though many tables were already seated. We sat outside on the covered back porch. Our waiter was great, friendly, helpful and informative. He knew how to address the needs of all age ranges, and we never felt neglected - water, lemon, condiments, whatever. We had a mix of crab cakes, fried shrimp and fried clams. All were hot and delicious and the prices were great. Would definitely go back here!
