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Sam's St. John's Seafood

Fresh · Local · Legendary

Our Menu

Every catch cooked your way — Fried · Grilled · Broiled · Blackened. Dinners served with hushpuppies & two sides.

Prices subject to change. Please call (352) 622-2927 to confirm market items & specials.

The Catch That Made Us Famous

Fried Shrimp
Our #1 — golden & crispy
20.49
Fish 'N Grits
Southern comfort classic
18.99
Flounder
Light, flaky, cooked your way
19.99
Catfish Fillet
Farm-raised, hand-breaded
20.99
Grilled Salmon
Fresh Atlantic fillet
21.99
Snow Crab Legs
Steamed to order
Market
Skipper’s

Combos & Platters

Build your own — Pollock, Shrimp & Chicken included. Platters are chef's selection.

Any Two22.49
Any Three24.49
Platter for One28.99
Platter for Two57.49

Upgrade any pick — Clam Strips +2 · Scallops +5 · Crab Cake +5.50

Dockside

Signature Starters

  • Gator Tail13.49
  • Coconut Shrimp11.49
  • Crab Cakes11.49
  • Fried Green Tomatoes10.99
  • Stuffed Mushrooms12.49
  • Crystal Petals10.49
  • Garlic Mussels14.49
  • Frog Legs13.49
  • Corn Nuggets10.49
  • Fried Squash10.49
  • Conch Fritters12.49
  • Calamari Fries11.49
  • Mozzarella Sticks10.49
  • Fried Pickles9.49
  • Buffalo Shrimp12.99
  • Fried Pepper Rings9.99
  • Fried Mushrooms10.99

Soups

Cup / Bowl

  • Red Rock Seafood Bisque5.99 / 8.99
  • New England Clam Chowder4.99 / 6.99

Salads

  • House Salad6.49
  • Chicken Tender13.49
  • Grilled Chicken13.99
  • Grilled Salmon16.49
  • Grilled Mahi16.49
  • Grilled Shrimp15.49
  • Bite Size Shrimp14.49

Sandwiches

Served with lettuce, tomato & fries.

  • Fish Sandwich13.49
  • Grilled Mahi16.49
  • Grilled Chicken14.49
  • ½ lb. Burger14.49

Lunch Plates

Mon–Fri 11am–4pm · Served with hushpuppies & two sides. Add a salad or cup of chowder 1.99.

  • Fish 'N Grits14.49
  • Fried Shrimp16.49
  • Flounder15.99
  • Catfish Fillet15.99
  • Whole Catfish14.99
  • Grilled Salmon16.99
  • Grilled Mahi16.99
  • Tilapia15.99
  • Snapper16.99
  • Grilled Chicken14.99
  • Chicken Strips14.49
  • Grilled Shrimp17.49
  • Buffalo Shrimp17.49
  • Crab Cakes15.99
  • Clam Strips15.49
  • Scallops16.99
  • Oysters17.49
  • Bite Size Shrimp15.99
  • Gator Tail17.99

The Fresh Catch

  • Catch of the DayMarket
  • Tilapia19.99
  • Whole Catfish19.99
  • Mahi21.99
  • Snapper23.49

Shrimp Net

  • Hot Boiled Shrimp20.99
  • Grilled on Skewers21.49
  • Spicy Buffalo Shrimp21.49
  • Bite Size Shrimp19.99

Shellfish

  • Clam Strips18.49
  • Oysters24.49
  • Scallops22.99

Rare Catch

  • Frog Legs22.49
  • Gator Tail22.49

Signatures

  • Scampi Fiesta22.49Shrimp & scallops sautéed in garlic butter over rice.
  • Shrimp Scampi21.99Broiled in garlic butter, topped with parmesan.
  • Stuffed Flounder21.99Crab-meat stuffing, broiled with Monterey Jack.
  • Pasta Alfredo20.49Creamy alfredo + chicken. Combo of two 22.49.

The Crab Trap

  • Crab Cakes18.99
  • Crab Legs (1½ / 3 lb)Market
  • Low Country BoilMarket
  • Lobster Tail (2 / 3 tails)Market

Land Ho!

  • 12 oz Ribeye27.49Add shrimp 35.48 · add lobster tail 37.48.
  • Grilled Chicken Breast18.99
  • Fried Chicken Strips17.99

Seniors

Age 62+ · includes two sides · Combo any two 16.99 / any three 17.99 — premium picks (Clam Strips, Scallops, Crab Cake) add.

  • Fried Shrimp17.49
  • Flounder17.49
  • Fish 'N Grits15.99
  • Grilled Chicken16.49
  • Catfish Fillet17.49
  • Whole Catfish16.49
  • Tilapia17.49
  • Grilled Salmon18.49
  • Grilled Mahi18.49
  • Snapper18.49
  • Chicken Strips15.99
  • Grilled Shrimp18.49
  • Buffalo Shrimp18.49
  • Bite Size Shrimp16.49
  • Crab Cakes18.49
  • Gator Tail18.49
  • Clam Strips16.49
  • Oysters18.49
  • Scallops17.99

Kids

10 & under · 2 sides + a drink · 8.99 each

  • Fried Shrimp
  • Bite Size Shrimp
  • Fish Fillet
  • Chicken Tenders
  • Corn Dog
  • Mac & Cheese
Pick your

Sidekicks

Regular — 4.49 each

  • Cole Slaw
  • French Fries
  • Baked Potato
  • Cheese Grits
  • Grits
  • Fried Okra
  • Green Beans
  • Rice Pilaf
  • Baked Beans
  • Hushpuppies

Premium Sides

Premium — +1.49

  • Sweet Potato Fries
  • Kraft Mac & Cheese

Desserts

  • Key Lime Pie5.99
  • Peanut Butter Pie5.99
  • Whole Pies (to go)14.99

Drinks

  • Coca-Cola Products · Sweet / Unsweet Teafree refills
  • Coffee · Hot Tea
  • Domestic Beer4.99
  • Import Beer5.99
  • Glass of Wine6.99
Reel in the

Weekly Specials

  • Monday — All-You-Can-Eat Crab LegsMarket

    Our biggest night. Snow crab, steamed to order.

  • All-You-Can-Eat ShrimpAsk

    Fried, grilled or boiled — keep 'em coming.

  • Tuesday — 20-Piece ShrimpAsk

    Twenty golden shrimp, two sides.

  • Thursday — 30-Piece Shrimp FeastAsk

    Thirty shrimp, cooked your way.

Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.