JR's Seafood Shack

Fenwick Island, DE · Seafood restaurant

Rating
4.4/5
★★★★☆ 4.4
Reviews
20
Rank in Fenwick Island
#12
of 22 restaurants
City Percentile
43%
rating percentile
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

Saturday4 PM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Henry Farkas · Sep 2025

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

★★★★★ 5.0 Brian Todic · Aug 2025

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.

★☆☆☆☆ 1.0 Bob Walker · Apr 2025

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.

★★★☆☆ 3.0 Keith Carey · Apr 2025

“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

★★★★★ 5.0 Beckie Tantalla · Jul 2025

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.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Seafood restaurant

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