Safe Harbor in Mayportis not a restaurant and fish market: rather it is an institution. Sweet Mayport shrimp, scallops, and fish make the 20' transit from fishing boats to your plate in no time, ensuring dome of the freshest seafood in town. And while I prefer its neighbor Singleton's for their mastery of the fryer, Safe Harbor wins when it comes to sides and soups. The special today was Savanah crab soup: a rich and savory bowl of sweet crab and a hint of Sherry. Wonderful stuff. And the collard greens rival anything else I have had in the deep south with flecks of ham and a savory and porky richness. While Singleton's has table service, at Safe Harbor one lines up to order and pay at the front counter, where service is friendly and helpful. They are happy to share insights into what is freshest and in peak season...do take their advice as it is always on target. This no frills fish shack is no nonsense but very reliable.

A local favorite & must visit in Jacksonville! They've recently extended the seafood market across the street so that the lines are a bit shorter, but expect to wait a while for seating on busy days. I highly recommend getting the captain seafood platter as you can pick multiple fresh items. I'm a big fan of any of the fried fish and a lovely side salad. They will often have a smoked fish and dip. That is a great start to the meal while you wait on your entrées. Crabcakes I've heard our fantastic as well. What's cool about this restaurant is a lot of the employees are local young men who are offered the opportunity for self development. Food arrives quickly and is delicious with homemade cocktail and tartar sauce. There is indoor and outdoor seating, but if you sit outside, make sure to bring a jacket on cold or windy days. There is a restroom, but it may be a challenge for people who are handicap to get to the outdoor seating. Parking is limited and they require you to park in the dirt or on the side of the road.

The ambiance is unbeatable and is perfect for a peaceful lunch out on the docks. The seafood is incredibly fresh and you get great portions for the price. (They also offer a military discount which is a bonus) My favorite meal is the blackened scallops basket. Thanks to everyone who works hard there to put out tasty seafood! Instagram : @thegourmetsketch

Roll was soft. Lobster meat was excellent, there wasn't any filler. It is not on the menu for some reason

Great food! Great service! Great scenery! We got to sit outside and even saw a few dolphins.

Safe harbor seafood was definitely a hit! The food was fresh and delicious. The service was fast and friendly and the ambiance was perfect. You're able to choose indoor or outdoor seating overlooking the water. They have a few dessert options. We chose the deep fried cheesecake which was delicious. The oysters were probably some of the best my husbands had in a while. He also ordered the captains pick 2 with blackened scallops, fried shrimp and seasoned fries (not pictured). All delicious! The shrimp were very thick and large. The bite was just right. The nachos, although an appetizer, were huge! We received a great amount of food for a great price. We will definitely be back. It was the perfect midday lunch.

It was our first time here; I had heard the line to order can be pretty long, so I was pleased we were able to order in under 5 min. I just went with a mayport shrimp basket with hush puppies, fries, and coleslaw. My hubby got the gator tail. We picked a table outside to take in the scenic view of the boats and marine life. Food came out in around 10 min; awesome! I really enjoyed all of it; shrimp were crispy and flavorful, coleslaw was delicious, fries were frozen, but still tasted good. I like that you can just get up and get refills and Togo boxes and condiments and not have to rely on a server. We will be back!

Safe Harbor is one of the few seafood restaurants I really want to eat at. I like that I can customize my basket to exactly what I want. This last visit I opted for a clam strip basket with sweet potato fries. I ordered extra hush puppies too, they are the tastiest around. My son had chicken strip and fries and he was very happy with his meal. The service is always friendly and the food is fresh. The wait can be long especially on the weekend. The location is a little far out but it's a beautiful area. The only complaint I have is the portions don't seem to be set in anyway. My sister ordered clam strips, she had about half the amount I did and her's were mostly bits of batter rather than pieces of clam. I think they need to work on this. The crab cake also had shell last time. I understand it's seafood and this happens, but they should really take care to ensure no one breaks a tooth on shell.

Great harbor view on the patio seating and the staff was all very friendly and informative. The food was delicious.