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Waltz Fish Shak

224 boardwalk place, Johns Pass Village, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
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Ranked #14 of 43 restaurants in Madeira Beach
Price range: $6 - $21
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Local cuisine
Dining options: Lunch, Dinner, Dessert
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Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
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53 reviews 53 reviews
33 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed June 15, 2013 NEW

Well, if they only serve until they run out, you know it will be fresh. They do have some things flown in (like Wild Alaska salmon), but the top items listed when we went were fresh yellowedge grouper, mangrove snapper, and a tile fish. Since we had never had tile before, our waitress suggested we try it. I was a... More

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Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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11 reviews 11 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed June 13, 2013 NEW via mobile

Decided to visit based on reviews only to be told at 8 pm - sorry we have closed as we have run out of food! It's a restaurant in June in Florida! Run out of food is probably the best result as any place that cannot plan probably is not going to be a great place to eat. EPIC FAIL!

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Vienna, Virginia
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51 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
47 helpful votes 47 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 29, 2013

Every restaurant on the Gulf coast serves grouper, but none of them do it as well as Walt'z. My wife was lucky enough to get Scamp one night, a top-of-the-line grouper. She loved it. A limited menu is the norm here. The fish is served either with rice and peas and a great cole slaw, or over a salad. Appetizers... More

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Newport, Michigan
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71 reviews 71 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 42 cities Reviews in 42 cities
64 helpful votes 64 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2013

We loved eating here. We found it on Yelp and drove there. The menu was on a chalkboard and changed daily, which basically, to me, means everything is super fresh and unique. I had conch chowder and crawfish patties. Both amazing. Service was super laid back and friendly and the view was beautiful. Parking was easy and free. Clean restrooms.... More

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Fort Wayne, Indiana
2 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 12, 2013 via mobile

Great fish, simple menu but great selection. Cozy atmosphere right next to the boardwalk. Great service. Must visit for fresh fish dinner. Blackened grilled snapper on fresh spring green salad with light vinagerete dressing

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Dixon, Illinois, United States
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 7, 2013

My wife and I ate at Waltz Fish Shack while on a long weekend in January 2013. We found the menu small but excellent. We each had one of the shrimp specials, mine blackened and hers boiled. Both of our meals were great! I did get the last order of blackened shrimp so realize that they do have alimited amout... More

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Madeira Beach, Florida
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Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 17, 2013

Tucked away in the back of John's Pass Village at the south end of Madeira Beach lies Walt'z Fish Shak. Limited seafood menu that changes daily but all is fresh. Hours are somewhat irregular but that's what makes it kind of quirky, I guess. Small, with only about 10 tables, but with a small outside deck. Staff was very friendly... More

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Atlanta
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 13, 2013

In the midst of a touristy area loaded with chain restaurants, this was a jewel. It isn't easy to find, but it was worth it. They have wonderful, fresh seafood dishes that are not the run of the mill. I had a conch chowder that was spicy and loaded with flavor. I followed that with grouper cakes that were also... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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52 reviews 52 reviews
35 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2013

Although the restaurant is small, the selections limited, and parking a challenge DON'T miss an opportunity to visit Waltz! We went around 7:45 and were immediately seated on the porch. Our waitress was friendly and had great suggestions for our meal. We were in the mood for Grouper, really, who isn't?, so we ordered it grilled and fried. The batter... More

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Madeira Beach, Florida
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9 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2013

Food is awesome and always quality. Pricing is an issue so only go if you want to spend top dollar. The staff is always friendly and it is worth a try

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