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Seafood restaurant in Crawfordville, Florida
What should I order at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant?
What to order
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Catfish Basket
Recommended multiple times for being hot, fresh, and a great value meal with catfish, hushpuppies, a side, and a beverage.
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Fried Shrimp
Frequently praised as some of the best shrimp reviewers have had, with comments about great taste, freshness, and generous portions.
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Stuffed Grouper
Highlighted as an exceptional dish, with one reviewer calling it the best stuffed grouper they've ever had.
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Hamburger Steak Dinner
Mentioned positively for being delicious and for the large, filling portion with mushrooms, onions, and gravy.
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Seafood Platter
Recommended for its well-cooked seafood, customizable preparation, and large portion size that left diners very satisfied.
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Grilled Grouper And Shrimp
Praised as absolutely delicious, with both the grouper and shrimp cooked perfectly.
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Flounder & Shrimp
Recommended for its tasty fish and shrimp combination, with reviewers impressed by the generous portion size.
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Mahi Mahi With Scallops
Strongly recommended because it was described as awesome, perfectly cooked, and one of the standout meals.
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Catfish Lunch
Liked for being a satisfying lunch option, especially when paired with sweet potato fries and hush puppies.
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Seafood Gumbo
Praised as good to the last spoonful, making it a memorable seafood choice.
Details
About Porter Island Seafood Restaurant
Porter Island Seafood Restaurant is a seafood restaurant in Crawfordville, Florida. Reviewers consistently praise the fresh seafood, friendly service, and generous portions, with frequent mentions of catfish, fried shrimp, grouper, crab claws, cheese grits, and prime rib. The restaurant is described as clean, comfortable, and casual, with an old Florida vibe. It also has wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating.
Amenities
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Frequently asked
What is Porter Island Seafood Restaurant known for?
It is especially known for seafood plates like catfish, grouper, fried shrimp, and seafood platters, plus Saturday night prime rib. Reviewers repeatedly mention fresh fish, large portions, and well-prepared seafood, with the catfish basket often called a value meal.
What dishes are most recommended at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant?
Reviewers most often recommend the catfish basket or catfish lunch, fried shrimp, grilled or stuffed grouper, and the seafood platter. Other frequently praised items include crab claws, cheese grits, seafood gumbo, and the prime rib on Saturday nights.
What is the atmosphere like at Porter Island Seafood Restaurant?
The vibe is casual, clean, and comfortable, with several reviewers describing an old Florida feel. It seems to work well for families, couples, and groups, since people mention relaxed sit-down meals, friendly service, and enough space for hearty plates and specials.
Is Porter Island Seafood Restaurant good value, and what is the price range?
Yes, many reviewers say the portions are beyond the money worth and that prices are reasonable. One catfish basket was described as a value meal at $10 with catfish, hushpuppies, one side, and a beverage, and another lunch with catfish, sweet potato fries, hush puppies, cole slaw, and tea came to $24 plus tax and tip.
What should I know about ordering specials or visiting at peak times?
Reviewers say the daily specials and Saturday night prime rib are worth watching for, and the specials often include dishes like flounder and shrimp or buffalo shrimp po' boy. Service is repeatedly described as quick and responsive, and several guests mention that the food arrives hot and fresh even when the restaurant is busy.
