old florida fish house

**angel karen** · 07-30-2006, 07:27 PM

we are leaving for seagrove beach next sat. have been going there for at least 9 yrs. in a row. i was wondering about the fairly new Old Florida Fish House restaurant. I know over the years that place has changed hands numerous times, and we have tried them all!!

Anyone been there and how would you rate it. We usually go out to dinner only once during the entire week (little kids, etc), and was looking for maybe something different.

Thanks!

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**angel karen** · 07-31-2006, 09:26 PM

thanks so much for the info. still undecided....it sounds 50/50!!

**skippertoo** · 08-01-2006, 05:40 AM

As you see, yes it is about 50/50. If you are only eating out one time then I would make sure it is somewhere you really are fired up about trying.

**jessifunn** · 08-01-2006, 08:55 AM

sushi menu is good. the other stuff not so good.

JB · 08-01-2006, 08:56 AM

Like so many other places in the area (or restaurants anywhere for that matter), if you are going with young kids, go EARLY.

We went to OFFH in mid-May and took our 11-month-old. Problem was, we didn't get there until almost 8 p.m. It was a disaster. The food and service were decent, but the place was packed and really loud - much too loud for a toddler who is already close to bedtime and fussy to begin with.

Horrible evening. He got his leg stuck in the high chair and it took three of us to un-wedge it. Later, he fell off the changing table in the restroom and smacked his head on the floor. Just a bad night all around.

**Franny** · 08-01-2006, 09:28 AM

Originally Posted by JB

Like so many other places in the area (or restaurants anywhere for that matter), if you are going with young kids, go EARLY.

We went to OFFH in mid-May and took our 11-month-old. Problem was, we didn't get there until almost 8 p.m. It was a disaster. The food and service were decent, but the place was packed and really loud - much too loud for a toddler who is already close to bedtime and fussy to begin with.

Horrible evening. He got his leg stuck in the high chair and it took three of us to un-wedge it. Later, he fell off the changing table in the restroom and smacked his head on the floor. Just a bad night all around.

Poor thing!

**WJL** · 08-01-2006, 10:04 AM

We tried the Fish House in mid-July and is was marginal- the did have fish and is was from Florida, but I think it was old too......service was indifferent, we may give them another chance....not sure

**TreeFrog** · 08-01-2006, 10:42 AM

It's one of my "local" places, since it's close to where I live near Eastern Lake. OFFH is big, and it's loud and crowded during the summer vacation season. The menu has some good items, but it doesn't satisfy my hankering for "old-fashioned" seafood the way that Seagrove Market, Boondocks, Dusty's, or Harbor Docks can. All the comments about inconsistent service are dead on. I go there because it's convenient, but not on Friday night (when the band cranks up in the bar) and not at 7:30. Go early or late.

The guys who work the sushi bar are the best thing there. They take good care of you and the sushi is good, too.

If they ever get the new deck going, it has a great view of Eastern Lake, not to mention it should be quieter.

**jessifunn** · 08-01-2006, 12:02 PM

Originally Posted by TreeFrog

It's one of my "local" places, since it's close to where I live near Eastern Lake. OFFH is big, and it's loud and crowded during the summer vacation season. The menu has some good items, but it doesn't satisfy my hankering for "old-fashioned" seafood the way that Seagrove Market, Boondocks, Dusty's, or Harbor Docks can. All the comments about inconsistent service are dead on. I go there because it's convenient, but not on Friday night (when the band cranks up in the bar) and not at 7:30. Go early or late.

The guys who work the sushi bar are the best thing there. They take good care of you and the sushi is good, too.

If they ever get the new deck going, it has a great view of Eastern Lake, not to mention it should be quieter.

you just said the magic word.

**bsmart** · 08-02-2006, 12:28 AM

Originally Posted by WJL

We tried the Fish House in mid-July and is was marginal- the did have fish and is was from Florida, but I think it was old too......service was indifferent, we may give them another chance....not sure

I liked the sushi menu, but thought the service could have been a little better, their attitudes were a little too laid back and unfriendly.

**lindatat** · 08-02-2006, 06:04 PM

We had a great dinner here back in June. By far the best dining experience of our entire trip (food and service.) Had a nice table overlooking the lake as well.

**InletBchDweller** · 08-02-2006, 06:46 PM

just email me when you want to go!!!!!

it!!! hEY WE should get Allifunn to go while she is here. We could make it a boondocks night!!!

QUOTE=jessifunn]you just said the magic word.[/QUOTE]

**Indigo Jill** · 08-02-2006, 07:18 PM

I love OFFH! Yes, the service is sub par but isn't it pretty much everywhere around here (but yes, there are exceptions to the rule)? And yes, it's not a great place for little ones, but again, is any place except maybe Chucky Cheese or McDonald's?? (I have two active boys myself so that comment is coming from experience

) My fish has always been perfectly sauteed and most of their sides are done well. I've never ordered anything but the fish (I stick with that being a "fish house") so I can't vouch for the other offerings but I will try the sushi next time I'm there. I love the ambience and it's energy but you definitely have to want that "mood" - it's loud but a great place to go with friends for dinner and drinks. And the view is great! I really have nothing bad to say about the place!

**Rocco** · 08-06-2006, 11:11 PM

Their Grouper Almondine is very good ! And the kids love the game room...ok, as a parent, I love it too! Service is typical of all local restaurants. It is one of the largest restaurants around so it is good for large groups (particularly early though) and I have enjoyed their food and atmosphere. If you want fried seafood, go to Bayou Bills....