JR's Seafood Shack
Fenwick Island, DE · Seafood restaurant
- Address
- JR's Seafood Shack, 1500 Coastal Hwy # 1, Fenwick Island, DE 19944
- Phone
- (302) 550-3474
- Website
- www.jrsseafoodshack.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 4 PM
JR's Seafood Shack is a restaurant located in Fenwick Island, DE. It is one of 22 restaurants listed in Fenwick Island. Its 4.4-star rating matches the Fenwick Island city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #12 of 22 restaurants in Fenwick Island. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About JR's Seafood Shack
Southern Coastal Cuisine brought to the Delaware shore area. A concept of FINS Hospitality Group
Hours
| Saturday | 4 PM–8 PM |
Customer Reviews
This was my first time at JR's Seafood Shack in Fenwick Island, Delaware. It's amazing. When you arrive, it looks like an informal seafood restaurant/bar. There are hundreds of places like this, but the chef at JR's is outstanding. Our server, Terry, was friendly, efficient, and helpful. She checked on us often enough to be helpful, but not so often as to be obtrusive. The food was beautiful and delicious. I have to apologize for forgetting to photograph the dishes when they arrived. My wife teased me for ordering a burger at a seafood restaurant. I did it because the menu promised Angus beef, never frozen. I wasn't disappointed. This burger was one of the best burgers I've had in my life. If you want a great burger, and you're at the beach anywhere from Rehoboth to Ocean City, JR's Se
Absolutely fantastic service, experience, and meal. From the hush puppies, the prime rib & lobster tail. The seared tuna special, and the amazing crap dip fries. Definitely recommend trying the fried with the old bay seasoned hot sauce.
I recently dined at JR's Seafood Shack and unfortunately, the experience didn’t meet expectations. I ordered a medium-well steak, but it arrived medium-rare. The mashed potatoes were served cold, and the crab cake lacked flavor. Additionally, after the food was delivered, no one checked in on us, I was starving so I ate the steak. When we mentioned the issues, the waitress mentioned there wasn’t much she could do. She said she would send the manager over but never did. We paid and left. While the atmosphere was pleasant, the service and food quality left much to be desired. I hope they can improve these aspects in the future, although I won’t be back.
“Tasty Seafood, But Portions Don’t Match the Price” We visited J.R.’s Seafood Shack while on vacation in Ocean City, Maryland, with a party of seven. The experience was a bit of a mixed bag—some highlights, but also some drawbacks. Starting with the positives: Our waitress was very nice, and the service overall was solid. The food came out quickly, was served hot, and everything was well-seasoned and flavorful. We started with the Carolina scallops appetizer—seared scallops with peach salsa and a ginger vinaigrette. The flavors were good, but at $16 for just four scallops, it felt a little overpriced. For entrées, we ordered three different dishes. The Low Country Boil ($32) came with shrimp, sausage, mussels, crawfish, potatoes, corn, and a biscuit—classic Southern-style. The pan-seare
i wish i could rate it higher!! best dinner we’ve had on the shore by far. the hush puppies are killer, but the crab cake was just perfection. said yum with every bite! thanks Tammy for the great service.
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