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24 essential waterfront restaurants in Central Florida

By on Fri, Mar 29, 2024 at 4:40 pm

From storied fish camps to upscale bistros, the Orlando area is home to a variety of restaurants with waterfront views. So forget driving all the way to the coast and set out for one of these picturesque, but closer-to-home eateries instead.

Here are 24 essential seafood shacks, fish camps and classic patios offering waterfront dining across Central Florida.
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Our Deck Down Under 78 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange This Volusia county favorite seafood shack offers not only a beefy menu and waterfront views in every direction, there's also a full bar and a boat dock for easy river access.
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Our Deck Down Under

78 Dunlawton Ave., Port Orange
This Volusia county favorite seafood shack offers not only a beefy menu and waterfront views in every direction, there's also a full bar and a boat dock for easy river access.
JB’s Fish Camp 859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach Located on New Smyrna Beach, this beloved fish shack also offers a full bar, kayak and paddleboard rentals. Grab some classic Southern fried fish, get out on the water and make a day of it.
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JB’s Fish Camp

859 Pompano Ave., New Smyrna Beach
Located on New Smyrna Beach, this beloved fish shack also offers a full bar, kayak and paddleboard rentals. Grab some classic Southern fried fish, get out on the water and make a day of it.
Lone Cabbage Fish Camp 8199 W. King St., Cocoa At Lone Cabbage Fish Camp, guests can grab all the seafood classics (hush puppies, gator and everything in between) before heading out on the water for an airboat ride. The true Florida experience.
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Lone Cabbage Fish Camp

8199 W. King St., Cocoa
At Lone Cabbage Fish Camp, guests can grab all the seafood classics (hush puppies, gator and everything in between) before heading out on the water for an airboat ride. The true Florida experience.
Salt Cracker Fish Camp 25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach Clearwater beach haven for those hungering for local seafood and cocktails, conveniently located right near the marina.
Photo via Salt Cracker Fish Camp/Facebook

Salt Cracker Fish Camp

25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach
Clearwater beach haven for those hungering for local seafood and cocktails, conveniently located right near the marina.
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