Palm Valley Fish Camp

299 Roscoe Blvd N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Hours

Open Monday 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.

Sun, Tues, Wed, Thurs 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Friday & Saturday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.

(904) 285-3200

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About

Seafood restaurants abound along the First Coast, but few exemplify the atmosphere at Palm Valley Fish Camp.

The eatery offers a down-home feel on the Intracoastal Waterway and serves fresh seafood, creative staples, and tasty beverages. The views are stunning, and the atmosphere is like dining at a neighbor’s house, making it a top Jacksonville restaurant to add to your vacation itinerary.

Palm Valley Fish Camp is the creation of the dynamic husband and wife team of Ben and Liza Groshell. With their experience at their fine-dining restaurant, Marker 32, they launched this eatery in 2009 near Ponte Vedra Beach. The restaurant was a hit, so the couple opened other Fish Camp locations in Jacksonville. For this post, we’ll focus on the Ponte Vedra location.

While seafood is the main attraction, you’ll find “land lovers” classics like a juicy burger and pan-fried chicken with grits. They serve lunch and have a children’s and drink menu, ensuring something for everyone in your crew.

A tiled patio with umbrella-covered tables offers tranquil dining beside the water. It’s the perfect spot to unwind and relax while sharing oysters on the half-shell.

When your Jacksonville getaway needs tasty fare in a laid-back yet stunning setting, add Palm Valley Fish Camp to your itinerary.

Vibe

The exterior at Palm Valley combines rustic charm with modern elegance and blends with Porte Vedra’s atmosphere. Picture bright colors against natural wooden accents, giving it a beachy neighborhood vibe.

The quaint interior is an airy open space with large windows offering water views and allowing natural light to flood the space. Wood beams arc the ceilings, while tasteful artwork dot the walls, adding charm to the low-key ambiance.

The dining area caters to groups of all sizes, whether you’re enjoying a cozy dinner for two or a lively family reunion. Booths line the walls and windows, adding another Palm Valley Fish Camp dining dimension.

The coveted dining spot is out back along the Intracoastal Waterway. Shaded picnic tables, a small dock, and lawn chairs enhance the vibe that you are dining at someone’s home. Such details make for a relaxing and soul-satisfying dining experience, perfect after a day playing golf at TPC Sawgrass.

Enjoying a meal at Palm Valley Fish Camp transcends typical dining. It offers a taste of Florida’s coastal charm for anyone seeking the most of their Jacksonville vacation.

Palm Valley Fish Camp: Menu & Drinks

For this section, we’ll focus on the dinner menu since most of the lunch items are also on it.

Start your dining journey off on the right foot with an appetizer like the ceviche of the day. This Peruvian classic showcases raw catch of the day marinated in citrus juice and spices that act to preserve the fish. Served chilled with soda crackers, the ceviche will have your tastebuds dancing.

It’s hard to beat fresh oysters on the half shell or peel and eat regular or spicy shrimp. And when you consider the soups, chowders, fish spreads, and even fried gator tails, you could make a meal out of these!

The entrees are equally impressive, with plenty of variety for even the pickiest eater. The Spicy Seafood Linguine will appeal to seafood and pasta lovers! This savory dish brims with fresh sea scallops, shrimp, calamari, and clams sauteed in white wine, garlic, and tomatoes and topped with Pecorino cheese.

If you’re not a fan of fish, then the Top Sirloin Steak with Brandy Peppercorn Demi is the perfect pick for you! Tender steak is cooked to your liking in the brandy and peppercorn sauce and served with seasonal veggies and fries.

When you’re ready to toast your day after visiting the Jacksonville Beach Pier, head to Palm Valley Fish Camp for cold drinks. They feature an impressive beer and wine list and various non-alcoholic offerings.

Palm Valley Fish Camp is a must to add to your First Coast vacation itinerary. You’ll enjoy mouthwatering fresh seafood and divine drinks, all in a homey setting with views of the Intracoastal Waterway.

Local Tips

Reservations are encouraged on weekends.
Order online and take it back to your Casago rental.
The Kid’s Menu makes Fish Camp family-friendly.
You can have a private event at Fish Camp for 16 or more guests.

Location

299 Roscoe Blvd N, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Frequently Asked Questions

What's a recommended one-day itinerary in Jacksonville Beaches?

Start the day off along 3rd St. at Jax Beach Brunch Haus for everything from basic breakfast favorites to hearty brunch options and tasty brunch-tails that go way beyond mere mimosas. From JBBH it’s a short hop over to the Jacksonville Beach Golf Course for those looking to spend a day on the greens.

On the north side of 3rd St., step into Maple Street Biscuit Co. for coffee and their self-proclaimed biscuits that wow. After breakfast, walk to Jacksonville Beach’s extended pier. Enjoy a stroll out over the Atlantic Ocean, or watch anglers casting their fishing lines. This is a great way to enjoy fishing in the area, especially if you don’t have enough time to go out on a boat. If surfing is more your style, be sure to hit the waves. Atlantic Beach to the north is more apt for novice surfers, while swells near the Jacksonville Beach Pier can be more challenging as this is the area’s high-tide break.

For lunch, savor the region’s fresh seafood as restaurants in Jacksonville and across the First Coast proudly serve fresh Mayport shrimp. Take in the view at Dockside Seafood restaurant to satisfy your shrimp cravings. Or, try Palm Valley Fish Camp in Ponte Vedra south of Jacksonville Beach after visiting the famed TPC Sawgrass golf course.

Many people who visit Jacksonville Beach are simply asking, where can I go to relax? Consider Neptune Beach to the north, a less crowded beach with calmer waves and plenty of space to spread out. A stroll through Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park is also a calm way to spend the day. If visiting downtown Jacksonville, the Riverwalk along St. John’s River provides ample walking space and benches to relax on while enjoying the view.

Wrap up the evening in Jacksonville Beach with the warm and elegant setting of Eleven South. This award-winning restaurant provides an exquisite fine dining experience to top off your day. For more casual fare, stop by TacoLu for fresh baja tacos and tequila with the essence of Florida.

Why is Jacksonville known as the First Coast?

People often refer to this part of northern Florida hugging the Atlantic Ocean as the “First Coast” (sometimes called the “Historic Coast”). Today, the First Coast moniker has come to represent it as the first coast in Florida that tourists visit when traveling southbound along the Atlantic seaboard. The name initially represented this area as the first part of Florida colonized by Europeans in the 16th century. Both the French and the Spanish settled into this part of northern Florida on lands of the Mocama and the Timucua. Further down the coast, St. Augustine was Florida’s first European settlement.

What are the biggest main events around Jacksonville Beach?

Jacksonville Beach welcomes visitors throughout the year to enjoy its wonderful weather and prime events. Each March, The Players Championship attracts golf aficionados from across the globe to our beckoning beaches.TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra has been home to The Players Championship of the PGA Tour since 1982.

If pigskin is more your style, Jacksonville is home to the NFL’s Jacksonville Jaguars, so it’s easy to catch a game in season. Another highlight, though up in the sky over Jacksonville’s Naval Air Station, is the NAS Jax Air Show. Birthplace of the Blue Angels, the NAS Jax Air Show generally takes place mid-October each year (check the event site for upcoming dates and program changes).

Back on land, or rather in the waves, the Super Girl Surf Pro also hits Jacksonville Beach in the fall. Held at the Jacksonville Beach Pier, this is the world’s largest women’s surf, lifestyle, and music festival.

When your vacation plans include an adventure to Jacksonville Beach, you can be certain there’ll be plenty to see and do!