Shady Oak Restaurant
| Address: | 2984 W New York Ave, DeLand, FL 32720, USA |
| Phone: | +1 386-734-9715 |
| Rating: | 4.3 |
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Lynda Hundley
Shady Oak is your all American back yard hidden treasure restaurant in my opinion. If your looking for classy chic modern stylish its not, if you want friendly welcoming, relaxed atmosphere with good comfort food and drink then come here. As a woman I found this important- I watched a single older woman come in by herself who said she had never been there before, feel so welcome and comfortable by the waitresses, that she really enjoyed her meal, and was so delighted she would be back. This was our 6th visit, its comfortable, friendly, with a laid back atmosphere and if you like a real glass of wine, they dont fool around!
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Terri Stewart
Catfish extra crispy, hushpuppies, coleslaw, homemade chili (all Riffs favorites), same friendliest waitresses as last three years, a pleasant cool breeze, and a gorgeous sunset; missin my best buddy at his favorite Volusia County, St. Johns River destination. RIP, Riff West... LOVE and miss you terribly! (P.S. - your same two feral cats are still here, and were well fed - they loved the catfish!) (P.S. - Your REW initials & bass clef sign are STILL visibly engraved on your favorite outdoor table on back deck!) :
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Taylor Connell
*The food is delicious and for that they receive 5 Stars* I gave this spot 3 stars due to the uncomfortable atmosphere during my visit. Without warning our waitress engaged in a shouting match with a local "bar fly." The issue was handled poorly and without tact. Following the interruption there was no apology from any of the floor staff, it was as if this should be expected and the guest/customer must accept the disturbance. Not a bad spot to eat, but if you prefer a more professional atmosphere look elsewhere.
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Will Clark
Dont judge by the looks from the outside, the food is absolutely amazing. Our family of 5 tried pretty much everything including gator bites, ponga, shrimp, crab cakes, catfish, frog legs, grilled chicken and all the sides were just mouth watering. Best hole in the wall experience in Florida by far. The service was the best yet..... We will definitely be back, long trip from Missouri but so worth it.
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Theresa Stout
Ive eaten there several times@i just love it everytime more each time,the gatortail @ the fried okra@hush puppies are the bomb,and the service is very quik@accurate its just a really great place to eat@take ur family@you can eat right on the water if its available:)Go and see for yourself its GREAT!!!
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Jim France
Terrific hometown restaurant. Sits right on the river and always full of locals. Good stop on a motorcycle ride. Though its a little hidden, almost underneath the bridge, its worth finding.
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Stephanie Matthews
Service was good. They were out of a lot of stuff. I feel like they could have more history of the location and fish camp. Atmosphere was comfortable but could use some improvement.
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Chad Roby
If you are into fried foods then this place is for you. Food wasnt bad but wasnt great either. Catfish was rubbery and key lime pie was lacking taste and the crust was soggy.
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karen patrick
One good burger my brother had the crab cake sandwich it was huge!!! Love this place cause you can eat outside if you want to. Service was ok food makes up for it.
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A Private User
This place was well with the drive from Tennessee to Florida. Or has the best alligator fish and wings Ive ever eaten. The view was pretty nice as well.
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Brandon Wolff
Great food. Great atmosphere. Great selection of authentic local foods. Frog legs an gator as well as more traditional food like burgers and chicken.
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Roger Mouton
Old Florida fish camp charm. Menu is expanded beyond fried food. Well executed and served in a friendly atmosphere with a great view of the water.
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Route Sixtysix
Update:Phone disconnected.Not sure if open.6/11/17.Fresh seafood with friendly service.Great southern atmosphere on the St Johns River
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stjohnsriverrat
Very quaint place on the St. Johns River. They have pretty good food and average beer prices.Owners and staff are very friendly.
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BWG Wright
Best Rolling Rock on the River! Nice stop after a ride through the Forest, people always quaint and biker friendly.
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Daniel Hawkins
We had the gator bites and they were very tough, and I had the fried fish and it was dry and tough. Will not be back.
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Karen Sawall
This place is a dirty dive. Very old. I cant believe the health department hasnt closed them down.
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David Maxwell
The catfish fillets is to die for .and cheap .great hole in the wall on the river with views.
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Wayne Crear
I waited for over 10 minutes and No service. Not even a menu. Will not be going back there.
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James Bowen
A nice stop in the middle of old Florida. Dine right on the St. Johns River.
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Scott Hayes
Could sell a lot more alcohol if they could simply bring it faster...
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Lawrence Skinner
We thought it was going to be "knock your socks off good "but nah
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Yvonne Koldenhof
Great food, great prices, great hang out place! 2 thumbs up!
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Nandra Evans
Love the view here right on the river. Food is good!!
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Alicia Czajkowski
Cold beer, awesome food and always a beautiful view!♡
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Johnny Inthachack
awesome food and experience, glad we found this gem.
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Kathy Lane
Yum. Yum. Yum. Food is great and the beer is cold.
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Arthur Sedille
Great food n service been a favorite since 2006
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Marko Sieber
Great local food, good price and very friendly
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Marc Langlois
Burnt and boarded up. Hope they can rebuild.
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TJ Holland
Good fried food and a really good burger.
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Carlos Plaza
Great local restaurant and bar. Love it !
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Wallace L Whiting IV
Great greasy spoon along the St Johns
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Mark Horton
Temporarily closed due to a fire?
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Ronn Morehead
Very reasonable! Good too!
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jerry santiago jr
Sadly is closed due to a
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Amy Jones
Best Hamburgers in town
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Mike Adkins
Great local river meal.
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Don L Haaland Jr
Good food good people
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Pam Sivils
Great food
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Doug Vaughn
really good
