Salt Life Food Shack Jacksonville

About

The Salt Life brand started in Jacksonville to attract fishermen, divers, surfers, and anyone who loves the sea. Now, they have a restaurant, Salt Life Food Shack.

This eatery has an exciting yet laid-back beach vibe. It's the place for those who prefer flip-flops to loafers!

Salt Life Food Shack has several First Coast locations, but we'll focus on the flagship restaurant in Jacksonville.

As one would expect with its name, seafood dominates the menu. But there are plenty of mainland options, including salads, pasta, burgers, and chicken tenders.

With a commitment to quality, Salt Life Food Shack prides itself on using fresh, local seafood and products whenever possible.

Salt Life Food Shack is not just about the food. It serves as a hub for the community, hosting events and promoting a relaxed, recreational lifestyle.

Whether grabbing a casual lunch or enjoying an evening after a fishing tour with Historic Coast Outfitters, you'll find something to suit your palate. For these reasons, Salt Life Food Shack is a Jacksonville restaurant to add to your itinerary.

Vibe

The exterior of the eatery is as captivating as a Florida sunset. For instance, its white color reminds you of sandy beaches, while the wood trim evokes vintage boats and surfboards. Furthermore, the small wood tower above the entrance boasts an attractive sign, while blue lights reflect off the tower's open roof area.

The interior is open and airy, with a mishmash of nautical and surfing memorabilia. The shabby chic dining area features some industrial features, like the exposed ceiling and occasional painted brick wall. Behind the bar is a tiled wall whose colors resemble the waters around the Florida Keys.

The covered patio is a popular dining spot where you can enjoy Jacksonville's lovely weather. But the rooftop area is the perfect place to refresh, regroup, and recharge after visiting the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens. Kick back with a cold beverage and tasty food and relive your adventures with ocean views.

With its eye-catching decor, friendly staff, and fantastic food, Salt Life Food Shack will be your island of paradise on a Florida vacation.

Salt Life Food Shack: Menu & Drinks

A creative seafood twist is the Mexican Shrimp Roll sushi. The chef wraps Tempura shrimp and avocado in soy paper with ahi tuna, fresh jalapeños, sriracha, and fish eggs. It is a mind-boggling combination of textures and flavors!

The Street Tacos are popular, like the wood-grilled mahi with avocado finished with Ensenada slaw, pico de gallo, and Mexican cheese, and served with chips. Grab some for a picnic before a movie or concert at the Florida Theatre.

For a taste of Costa Rica, try the Caliche's Poke Bowl. This recipe is based on the Caliche's Wishbone restaurant in Costa Rica and features sushi-grade ahi tuna seasoned with the Caliche's secret marinade. The ahi and steamed spinach come with sticky rice with diced avocados, green onions, and sesame seeds. One bite will have you declaring Costa Rica's national motto: Pura Vida ("pure life")!

A crowd-favorite is the Beach Boil, which includes shrimp, snow crab legs, sausage, corn, onions, and potatoes served in a seasoned boil. A creative seafood pick is the Almond-Crusted Grouper! In this dish, the fresh grouper is encrusted with almonds and then pan-fried until tender. As if that's not enough, it is topped with a lobster coconut cream sauce, adding richness to the melt-in-your-mouth filet. Sauteed vegetables come on the side to finish this incredible meal.

Salt Life Food Shack is your go-to for ice-cold beer and craft cocktails. The Wipeout Pain Killer is the official cocktail of the US Virgin Islands made with Pusser's Aged Rum, cream of coconut, pineapple, and orange juice. Finished with freshly ground nutmeg, it is the cure for what ails you.

Visiting Salt Life Food Shack showcases the best local ingredients and embodies the spirit of beach living. Every moment spent here adds joy to your Jacksonville vacation, making your visit memorable.

Local Tips

Sign up for the Salt Life Culture Club for deals and perks.
Check out Sushi Tuesday and Oyster Margarita Thursday for killer deals!
The First Mates menu (kids) makes it family-friendly.
Let Salt Life Food Shack cater your special occasion or event.

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!