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Castaway Seafood Restaurant

4.5 1,094 reviews Closed 425 St Johns Rd, Bonifay, FL 32425, United States

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Castaway Seafood Restaurant in Bonifay, FL, has quickly garnered a reputation as a must-visit for seafood lovers. With its warm, welcoming atmosphere and friendly service, patrons consistently rave about the attentiveness of the staff, elevating the dining experience to exceptional heights. Diners frequently recommend signature dishes like the Big Steamer, with its generous portions and fresh ingredients, and the famed crab claws that have stolen many a heart—and palate. One guest exclaimed the unique preparation left them craving more, highlighting the restaurant's knack for crafting memorable and delicious seafood. For families, the kid-friendly menu offers favorites such as shrimp, chicken tenders, and mini corn dogs at reasonable prices. Reviews reflect a strong emphasis on freshness; many guests appreciate the quality of the catch, whether it’s the local bay fried oysters or the perfectly grilled grouper—a dish that pays homage to cherished family recipes. Desserts, particularly the pineapple upside-down cobbler served with vanilla ice cream, have earned glowing recommendations. The combination of high-quality seafood and a homey feel makes Castaway Seafood Restaurant not just a meal, but a lovely seasonable experience. If you find yourself in the area, make it a priority to indulge in their culinary offerings!

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in
  • Delivery

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great dessert
  • Great tea selection
  • Serves local specialty

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Quiet
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Castaway Seafood Restaurant before visiting.

Reviews for Castaway Seafood Restaurant

4.5
1,094 reviews
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100%
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18%
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3%
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Review highlights

Based on 1,094 reviews

Castaway Seafood Restaurant in Bonifay, FL, is widely praised for its friendly and attentive service, with many customers highlighting the welcoming atmosphere and accommodating staff. The restaurant’s seafood offerings receive consistent acclaim, especially for fresh, well-seasoned dishes like grilled grouper, blackened snapper, and crab claws. Generous portions and flavorful preparations, including unique batters and garlic butter sauces, are frequently noted. Patrons appreciate the nostalgic, home-style quality of the meals, complemented by standout sides such as grits, potato salad, and coleslaw. Desserts and beverages, including lemonade and coffee, also contribute positively to the dining experience. Overall, Castaway Seafood is recognized for combining quality seafood with a warm, inviting environment and reliable service.

V S
May 20, 2025

Service is above 5 stars!!! Friendly! Kind. Waitress came to the table more than twice. All the staff was friendly. This is rare. The food was fantastic!! I'm definitely going back telling all my friends. Easy parking. We arrived at 10:45 they opened at 10:30. Beautiful lady even opened the door for us!! Wow. Try the desserts!! We had coffee and it was delicious. My mom said best lemonade!! Try it for yourself!!

Sierra S.
Apr 30, 2025

I knew this place would be excellent when I saw 3 trucks with fishing boats in the parking lot and boy was I right!! This is the best seafood I've ever had. The batter for the fried food was phenomenal and the garlicky butter was beyond amazing. I got the boat trash and everything was so good and the portion was huge. The crab claws totally stole the show though!! I had never seen crab claws prepared like that and hot damn they were out of this world! We asked for half fried half sauteed and that was the best decision I've made all year. I couldn't tell which I liked more, they were both heavenly. Service was great and everyone was super nice. Food came out really quickly and hot and fresh. Cannot recommend this place highly enough, this is a must-stop place to eat. It's kind of difficult to see from the road, but my gps told me where to turn anyway.

David C Fowler
Apr 23, 2025

I go once or twice a week...I get the same thing every time....grilled grouper, salad, and grits...grits seem to go with seafood as it's offered a lot & it reminds me of my mother...the grouper dish comes with 2 nice filets that are filling, they are grilled with a garlic crust and they are so good....its why i get them every time...I gave them a 4 star for service because of one young waitress w/2 tone hair (dark & blond) who ask me an obvious answered? and when I responded obviously she was taken aback... Only to show her to think before she asks...every since she's been rude, disrespectful & unprofessional...she's not alone in doing this...I see young people do this every place I frequent...the other servers are 5 star...i always tip 25%:because I don't want all to suffer for one... I love the place, and they offer other delicious seafood as evidenced by the unending flow of patrons...give it a try!!!

Lisa Jenkins
Apr 11, 2025

This was the delicious home Country experience! It was recommended by the skydivers at Panama City skydiving after our amazing experience in the air. We had the whole flounder with a side of potato salad and coleslaw, an exceptional bowl of jambalaya, and topped it off with some pineapple upside down cobbler warm and covered in vanilla ice cream!

Arlene Coco Buscombe
Mar 29, 2025

Local seafood, blackened snapper was fresh and well seasoned. The pickle chips were great.

ginny Jacobs
Mar 28, 2025

The food is extremely good and they have a bigger menu than when I last came about 3 years ago. Boat trash is always a hit with my husband. All fried and some of everything. I had the blackened fish poboy. The shrimp is better than the bigger places on the beach.

La'Shawn Peterson
Mar 23, 2025

The food was excellent as usual and the staff was friendly as usual

April Vinzant
Mar 02, 2025

How did I not know about this place smh. The food is phenomenal as well as the service. Everyone that works there checks on you to make sure you are good and your drinks are never empty. The portions are amazing for the price and good oh my. Definitely family friendly. We will be going again to try something else on the menu

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Address
425 St Johns Rd, Bonifay, FL 32425, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Seafood restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday Closed
  • Tuesday (Today) Closed
  • Wednesday 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Thursday 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Friday 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Saturday 10:30 AM - 8:30 PM
  • Sunday Closed

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