Safe Harbor Seafood Market

The shrimp basket was enjoyable—well-fried, crispy, and satisfying—but it didn’t come with any tartar sauce. The oyster Po'Boy was tasty, but it didn’t have enough oysters to provide that strong, desired oyster flavor.

The Mayport Safe Harbor is situated on a hill, and as other reviewers have pointed out, weekend lunches can involve a long wait of 45 to 60 minutes in line, followed by an additional 20 to 40 minutes for your food to arrive. The staff seemed sluggish and disconnected. The quality of the food has noticeably declined from good to below average. Overall, we waited nearly three hours for two baskets: the Scallop Softshell Crab ($22) was burnt, and the Shrimp Haddock ($22) came with only half a serving of Fried Okra. Sorry Safe Harbor, but your glory days seem to be behind you.

I really enjoyed this restaurant. It was somewhat crowded when we arrived, but we managed to find seating and park near the market. The shrimp and fish were both delicious. This was my first visit, and I'd definitely consider coming back if I'm in the area again.

The kind of fish restaurant I like to find. Great food served fast and hot. The seafood is very fresh and come directly to the docks. Good prices, good food.

As goes the seafood market goes Safe Harbor Seafood restaurant. Fresh catch of the day. Grouper, snapper, flounder, mahi and redfish. Cooked anyway you like fried, blackened, grilled and if you ask pan fried. Shrimp, softshell crab, oysters all cooked to perfection. I will admit that on this visit I got blackened grouper, fried oysters and blackened shrimp. For the very first time my fish was over cooked and I took it up explained what was wrong my grouper was replaced with a perfectly cooked piece. As always a magnificent experience with outstanding service and cuisine. You want it fresh and done right Safe Harbor is the place to go.