J.C. Seafood House — Restaurant in Mary Esther

Disappointing Experience

Regrettably, my recent dining experience at J.C. Seafood House left much to be desired. Despite high expectations, the restaurant fell short in several areas, leading to a disappointing visit that left me unsatisfied.

The biggest letdown was the quality of the seafood. Considering the name of the establishment, one would expect a focus on fresh and flavorful seafood offerings. However, the dishes I sampled lacked the freshness and vibrant flavors I had hoped for. The seafood appeared lackluster, lacking that coveted ocean-fresh taste. The preparation and seasoning were inconsistent, with some dishes being overcooked and others lacking any discernible flavor profile.

Another issue I encountered was the service. The staff seemed disinterested and inattentive throughout my visit. It was challenging to get their attention, and when we did, their responses were curt and lacking in warmth. The overall lack of hospitality created an unwelcoming atmosphere, which had a negative impact on the overall dining experience.

The ambiance of J.C. Seafood House did not contribute positively either. The decor felt outdated and tired, and the seating arrangements were cramped and uncomfortable. The lack of attention to detail in the restaurant’s aesthetics detracted from the overall dining experience and failed to create a pleasant and inviting atmosphere.

Pricing at J.C. Seafood House was on the higher side, considering the underwhelming quality of the food and the overall experience. It was difficult to justify the cost when the flavors and freshness of the seafood did not meet expectations. The value for money simply was not there, adding to the disappointment of the visit.

Unfortunately, my experience at J.C. Seafood House did not meet the standards I had hoped for. The subpar quality of the seafood, lackluster service, uninspiring ambiance, and questionable value for money left me unsatisfied. With numerous other seafood options available, it’s difficult to recommend J.C. Seafood House as a desirable dining destination.

Please note that individual experiences may vary, and it’s always possible that the restaurant may improve over time. It’s essential to form your own opinion by trying out the restaurant for yourself, taking into account different factors and...

The Sunday special with the lobster tail, crab legs, and shrimp was really good . We got it extra spicy with the juicy crab sauce. The price was decent as well. I'd skip the fried food bc it's all premade and frozen. Ordered from Sysco or another like company so the onion rings and fried tilapia were pretty bland . So if you want good decent seafood at a decent price then yeah but if you want fried food no . The drinks at the bar are overpriced for the tiny glass you get and the liquor is so cheap and bad tasting . I wouldn't recommend anything other than beer from the bar. Our waiter seemed annoyingly unaware of what the menu consisted of . He seemed clueless when I was asking questions about certain items. The wings are ok but the sauces arent homemade so they're subpar and the wings are the tiniest wings I've ever gotten at a restraunt lol. What's weird is its $10 for 12 wings in an appetizer and only $9 for 12 wings if you get the kids meal and the kids wings is the only kids meal that forsnt come with a side lol but the chicken fingers do and chicken fingers usually costs more for a restraunt to purchase than wings. When you walk it it smells like a chinese buffet so you know what you're getting into. I def will ho back in the future but the only thing I'd purchase is the boil bags of seafood and a soda or water. That's it. the flavor was actually pretty good. I'm pretty certain the seafood all comes in frozen not fresh but I did like the flavor of the boil bag we got. I do think they should put a whole ear of corn halved in the bag since they put like 2 or 3 red potatoes. I mean that corn is costing them pennies and they give you a...

I took my parents in for the first time today and was excited to share the great food we normally have with clients and team members. I ordered tea , NASTY. Ordered a Tuesday special and my parents both ordered a $14 fried shrimp basket w/ onion rings. All food came out and the server failed to give my dad shrimp, just a basket of onion rings which he didn't eat. He helped me eat my special while the shrimp were ordered, AGAIN. The crab legs had no meat in parts of the leg which is normally the large meaty piece... so overcooked. Get bill and was charged for tea, had to get server to remove before paying. She said TWICE how she had my dads Fried shrimp were taken off. I get home and look, NOT TRUE. I call and the "manager" so called "OWNER" who could not understand English clearly, having me repeat what I said 4 times, only wanted to write my name down and give me $8 for my $14 basket. Really angry trying to tell him the story and him insulting me and saying well he got the onion rings, he and I exchanged words and failed to help because I would not take $8 because " you got onion ring, I pay you for shrimp". I will not go back regardless of the great experience I have had before and I will spread the word. Customer service sucks there and I see why, it starts with a manager / owner who thinks he will talk to people crazy and cheat them from their hard earned money while he gets his by lies and cheating. No wonder the Pensacola Juicy Crab was shut down...... keep doing business and cheating people, and you will be next. Hope this review and all the people I bring in here was worth your $14...