Sometimes you want a Chilean sea bass with all the trimmings. Other times you just want a big plate of something fresh and fried. These restaurants — courtesy of a few hungry Redditors — are the perfect way to scratch the latter itch.
Boston’s Fish House
6860 Aloma Ave, Winter Park
Winter Park’s Boston Fish House first opened its doors back in February of 1988. Since then, the spot has made a name for itself serving classic New England-style seafood dishes. Credit: Photo via Boston's Fish House/FacebookTJ’s Seafood Shack
197 E Mitchell Hammock Rd, Oviedo, (407) 365-3365
This strip-mall spot in Oviedo had plenty of fans who were hungry and skint.
Photo via Instagram/TJ’sHigh Tide Harry’s
4645 S Semoran Blvd (407) 273-4422
If the outside of your building is going to look like that, you better back it up with some good, cheap eats.
Photo via Google MapsCape May Cafe
1180 Seven Seas Dr, (407) 939-5277
This Disney-based restaurant won’t be as cheap as some other names on this list, but it makes up for it in quality.
Photo via DisneyLighthouse Seafood Market
101 N. Country Club Rd., Lake Mary, (407) 330-2425
If you like the fish served by this Lake Mary cafe, you can take some home with you from its market.Photo via Google MapsThe Juicy Crab
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This chain restaurant has three locations around Orlando, serving up all manner of fried fish.
Photo via Google MapsThe Catfish Place
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The Catfish Place is a local favorite in both St. Cloud and Apopka. One redditor noted that their family frequently took a break from their own seafood restaurant in St. Cloud to stop by this shop.
Photo via Google MapsHappy Snapper Seafood Restaurant
6327 S Orange Ave #104
This small Pine Castle spot has plenty of die-hard supporters, won via good meals for cheap.
Photo via Google MapsMad Crab Seafood
325 W Kennedy Blvd
This bare-bones resto earned praise for its healthy portions.Photo via Google MapsWashington Shores Fish Market
3593 Columbia St.
This oddly shaped market in West Orlando keeps its plates cheap.Photo via Google MapsVictorio’s Oyster Bar & Grille
300 Dog Track Rd, Longwood
This low-key eatery out by the dog track keeps its menu suitably low-brow.
Photo via Google Maps3040 N Goldenrod Rd, Winter Park
This Winter Park sports bar is as known for its draw on UF fans as its oysters at this point.
Photo via Google MapsFire on the Bayou
2960 W State Rd 426, Oviedo
Any restaurant named after a Meters album can’t be bad. It’s the law.
Photo via Fire on the Bayou/Facebook