JC's Riptides

Last night was our third time there, and our last. It's a local spot, very casual, relax ambiance and super easy go to for a busy work week. However, we had the special red grouper which was being served with lemon wine sauce and scallops. The grouper was served without scallops, extremely bland that I had to salt it myself, and runny sauce. The dish came with 2 hush puppies which were dry and rubbery and a small side of veggies also bland. The presentation is equivalent to a school cafeteria where your food is served on white plastic dishes. The biggest slap in the face is when they bring you the tab! Our plastic dish that had a piece of grouper swimming in wine sauce with a plastic ramekin filled with veggies and 2 hush puppies cost $40. That was $80 for bland undercooked fish. Never going back.

Great food. Family business. Fast service. Nice and quiet place. Tried their rock shrimp. Really enjoyed. Key lime pie for the win!

The exterior of the restaurant and the low key interior will immediately make you realize this place is truly a dive (but very clean inside)! But the seafood is fresh, they have rock shrimp which can't be found everywhere, and the food has been good each time I went! Just don't expect anything fancy and only expect delicious seafood and you'll be good to go!I recommend getting here a little early as they do sometimes run out of rock shrimp and prime rib. Oh, and if you've never tried rock shrimp, you really should! They have a texture and sweetness similar to lobster. One thing I like about getting them at JC's versus other fish camps is that you don't have to completely peel them. They already have the meat exposed and split making it super simple to eat!I've been to JC's Riptides three times now. The first time, I'll admit that I was nervous due to some of the reviews and the exterior of the restaurant - but the food was good! Give it a try and see what you think!

We always love finding local places to go eat. Places where your money stays in the area as opposed to going to a corporate beast. JC's riptide certainly fits that bill!I would say that JC's is a cross between two of our favorite restaurant styles both prime rib and seafood. To that point, that is exactly what we ended up eating was the prime rib and rock shrimp for the two of us.I ordered my prime rib blackened and it did not disappoint. Our server was fantastic, although I forgotten her name but not her face.We will become regulars as my wife and I both said this is exactly what we've been looking forward to finding.

Never disappointed with the menu. Fresh ness is the key and they have it down pat. I'd recommend it to anyone

Over cooked and not seasoned very bland food will not be returning good prices but quality of food was not worth the good price

We found this restauranton yelp and it did not disappoint. The parking lot was full however we managed to find a spot. We checked in for a rable then proceeded to the bar. We met the friendliest couple who gave great food recommendations. We had the rock shrimp which was super sweet and Mahi mahi. Salad dressings are homemade and fabulous along with their hush puppies! This restaurant had the local flavor of friendliness and hospitality that you find in the south! Nothing fancy however Great food and service.

We have been here several times in the past few years. We like it because it is away from the beach crowd. The place is pretty simple, bar to the left, restaurant tables to the right. I will say the restrooms are always clean and well stocked. The rock shrimp is without a doubt the reason to come here. They are fantastic! But like any other place that serves them, they are not always available. Call ahead to find out if that's what you are after. The conch fritters are good too. Everything else is pretty much basic seafood. The service is generally pretty good. The staff is friendly and willing to help with whatever you need SoAmbiance 4Food 4 (5 if rock shrimp are available)Service 4

Wonderful views and friendly staff. We ate upstairs and had a great breeze and view of the surf right there at Flagler avenue.

This is one of those hole in the wall places you find on vacation that you just keep coming back to because the prices are good, the portions are huge and the food is fantastic.