I should have listened to AXEL23TEXAS, he/she had it spot on, this is a very mediocre place. They bill themselves as a family restaurant, so pay attention to that. It’s complete with screaming kids, luncheonette-style waitresses, and fast food ambience. It is a glorified Long John’s Silver, I hate to say. It is suitable for families with kids, older folks,... more

We are snowbirds from Indiana who can't wait to get to Sam's St. Johns Seafood on US441 across from Walmart. I used to get deep fried scallops and shrimp until I tried them broiled at Sam's. The best we have had from Maine to New Orleans, and we'll be dining there tomorrow. My wife says the fish that she gets... more

When we found this place we were going into the drug store nearby. They have a great hometown atmosphere and service. Great local foods and fair. Loved that gator tail and Fried Green Tomatoes. Seafood is fried in different vat than the other fried foods, which is great for those with seafood allergies. The waitress was first class and we... more

I travel 40 minutes to get there, at least once a week. Most of the time several friends go with me. It is the Best, very reasonably priced seafood around. Everything is always cooked to perfection every time I go there. I must have eaten here 50 times already. The Fried Flounder melts in your mouth, the Green Beans are... more

This may not be the worst blue collar restaurant I've ever eaten at, but it's in the running. What's not deep fried is bland. Canned and microwaved string beans might be an improvement over what we were served. Service was mediocre. Unless you're desperate, find someplace else to eat. more

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Outside of New England, the fried fish and oysters are perfection. more

I had lunch at Sam's St. Johns Seafood with my folks who live in Ocala. I don't eat seafood, but they insisted on showing me this wonderful little eatery. I asked the waitress if the Gator Tail was tender, she said "Yes". I knew this was a rarety. But I decided to give it a try. The fried Gator Tail... more

My husband and I visited Ocala March 2006 but found limited seafood restaurants. There are several Sam St. Johns in the area, we tried the one near the Villages. The decor is simple, the staff is friendly, the seafood was good, but the fried shrimp were out of this world. My husband and I ordered the pick two, make your... more