Delicious Seafood. My husband and I have lived in the area for over 14 years and just learned of this restaurant. We decided to give it a try for lunch. Being from New Orleans, I know my seafood. If you are looking for fine dining, this is not the place for you. It is what it is supposed to be - - a local waterfront restaurant (on Little Lake Harris) with boat docks and indoor and outdoor seating. I was pleasantly surprised in the quality of the seafood. We started out with the Seafood Crab Artichoke dip with chips. Simply delicious - made with real crab and rich cream cheese - served with tortilla chips. We then tried the crab bisque - again, real crab, rich and creamy - served with a fresh corn muffin. Then, the main course - a seafood platter. The crust on the seafood was excellent! Fish, softshell crab and shrimp all cooked to perfection, and sooo much food that we had to take some home. The corn nuggets that are served with the meal were the best we have had yet. Our server was attentive and very pleasant, too. We have absolutely NO complaints. In fact, we are headed back this Friday with friends for their Friday fish fry!
This is a little gem tucked away lakeside in Howey in the Hills. Since we're local to the area, we'll stop in once or twice a month. We dropped in at 12 noon, and parking was no problem. Parking can get tight at dinner time or during the summer months. We were seated within a minute at a window table, providing us with a great view of Little Lake Harris. It's definitely a locals place, but there are plenty of first-time visitors.
Our server was friendly and attentive. The menu has recently been updated with a few changes, but my favorites were still present. My wife went for the shaved beef sub, and I had the Fish Fry, which was Red Snapper that day. I also had the corn fritters for a side. I tried the Founder's Porter for a drink, and my wife had a glass of red wine.
Personally, I've always believed frying seafood was the worst thing one could do to fish or shrimp. But I was pleasantly surprised with the light but flavorful batter cooked to perfection. The corn fritters were an excellent alternative to fries or chips. My wife upgraded to sweet potato fries, which really topped off her meal. Unfortunately, the Coconut Bomb cake has fallen off the dessert menu, but the Florida Orange cake is a great alternative. All in all, a very nice lunch in a nice, laid-back, casual atmosphere.
Since refurbishing JB Boondocks Bar & Grill in 1999, the restaurant has become a favorite gathering place for both locals and visitors. You can arrive by boat, pontoon, seaplane or car to enjoy their outdoor or indoor dining, entertainment and more. A former fish camp, serving seafood & comfort eats in simple surroundings with outside seating and awesome lake views. With over 20+ years in the same location JB Boondocks has become known for it’s high quality food and business standards.
I enjoyed their Beef Stroganoff. Tender strips of beef sirloin seared, tossed in a rich mushroom wine sauce with onions, served over pasta with a dollop of sour cream. Very good!
My wife loved their Spinach Steak Salad. Fresh baby spinach leaves topped with sliced grilled beef, crumbled bleu cheese, pickled red onions, candied pecans and dried cranberries. Drizzled with a smoky chipotle ranch dressing.
We will be back!
704 S Lakeshore Blvd - Howey in the Hills
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