Castaways
425 Saint Johns Rd, Bonifay, FL, 32425
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Address :
425 Saint Johns Rd
Bonifay, FL, 32425 - Phone (850) 547-2112
- Website https://castawayseafoodbonifayfl.com/
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Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
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Ann M.
OK, 5 stars might be too many, but I'm giving them because they serve the best fried shrimp I've ever put in my mouth. They also get 5 stars for fresh, fresh shucked oysters on the half shell. If you like southern fried seafood, you'll love this place. They do offer grilled seafood, but I didn't try it. Better than average sides too, but I choked on the hush puppies, literally. Next time, I'll get the garlic bread instead. Very friendly atmosphere with a flat screen TV over the bar.It's right off 1-10, closer than McDonalds and they have a large selection of poboys. I'll be back when I'm in the area.
(5)Daniel A.
The shrimp is huge!! Fair warning...9 pieces is a lot! The fried crab claws are really good and remind me of Montego Bay. I had the flounder which was done just right. The buffalo shrimp was also huge and very good. This place doesn't look line much from the outside but it is really nice inside. It's a hidden gem.
(5)J F.
We picked this restaurant to eat purely from the yelp review, and it was time for a break from driving on I10. This is a very good restaurant. Most of the items offered are fried southern style, but the breading was light and it wasn't heavy with oil. (They said they change it daily.). And the SHRIMP! Holy mackerel! They were huge! My wife ordered only six, the smallest order, and could hardly finish them. Their garlic bread was exactly as I like it: soft, buttery, and lots of garlic. I suspect that everything is hand made, including the stuffed crabs. We had to stand in line for a few minutes to get a table, and there were a bunch of locals behind us. This is a popular place. They have been open only four years. Only one negative: the coleslaw was a bit sweet for my taste, but that is a very minor thing. The service, the food, the cleanliness of the rest rooms, I really can't find anything wrong with this place.
(5)Mary S.
Amazing buffalo shrimp, we shared the fish po"boy coleslaw and onion rings, we don't usually eat fried food, but when in Rome :-)Great southern hospitality
(5)Lisa S.
Excellent Shrimp and Seafood! After a family kayak trip down Holmes Creek, we were ready to chow down and researched Yelp for restaurants nearby. Castaway's popped up with excellent reviews, so we decided to give them a try. We had to use the Maps Application to find it as it's kind of tucked away and the building is pretty non-descript. It's small but all the tables filled up after we arrived and were seated and people were waiting for tables. My adult son and I shared an order of Buffalo Shrimp (Dozen for 10.99) and we LOVED them. They were jumbo size shrimp, lightly coated with the buffalo seasoning mixed into the coating, I believe. Served with Ranch Dressing they were hot and plump without being too spicy. We also shared an order of Boat Trash which was a combo plate consisting of lightly coated and fried fish, shrimp, oysters and stuffed crab. The plate came with two sides and we selected cole slaw and baked beans. Nothing terribly exciting about either but it was tasty, for sure. We also had a choice of garlic bread or hush puppies and chose the bread which was soft, warm and very good. My only slight complaint about the service was that our server did not know what the crab was "stuffed" with and that was a concern for me since I am allergic to scallops which are sometimes used in a seafood stuffing. Otherwise, our service was great. We will be back for sure!
(5)Deb D.
Listing shows then open until 9pm on Saturday. They actually closed at 8 pm, so no food for me. :-(
(1)Geo N.
We stopped on Friday night on the way to florida . While not the prettiest place. The food was excellent. The staff was very friendly and the locals love it. How do you know? Because the place was full. The food came out quickly and was presented well. I would recommend they also have an amazing cocktail sauce.
(5)Sheila H.
Great lunch.....fresh mullet!! Yum.
(4)Robert M.
This is a very good little seafood restaurant in Bonifay, FL, right off I-10. It's a little hard to see from the Interstate exit, so don't blink when you get off the highway because you'll miss it. My family and I ate there for lunch on a Friday. The parking lot was full of locals' cars and pickup trucks (always a good sign). The restaurant is small. It has approximately twelve tables plus some bar seating. Service was very fast and polite. I believe the restaurant is family-owned and operated. I have four children, the youngest of whom is a baby, and they were able to accommodate us easily and without any trouble. This restaurant clearly specializes in fried seafood, and it does not disappoint. The fried shrimp were outstanding: JUMBO Gulf shrimp, cooked perfectly in a very tasty batter so as not to lose their sweetness or tenderness. They were served to us directly out of the fryer and were darn near perfect. I wouldn't say they were the best fried shrimp I've ever had, but they were the best I've had in about 5-6 years. FWIW, I grew up spending a lot of time on the MS and FL Gulf Coast, so I feel pretty confident that I know what really good fried shrimp taste like. Trust me on this, these are the genuine article. Their prices are very reasonable too. IIRC, you could get a 6-shrimp platter including 2 sides for approx. $10 and a 12-shrimp platter two sides for approx. $15. Two adults could share a 12-shrimp platter for lunch and be quite full because their shrimp are JUMBO and very filling. Kids menu is also very reasonable, e.g. $5 3-shrimp platter + 1 side. Grades for the food we had are below (A+ = best I ever had. A = outstanding, B = good; C= average): Fried Shrimp: A Fried Oysters: B Onion Rings: A French Fries: B- (a little better than average) Cole slaw: F Garlic Toast: C My only real complaint about this place was the cole slaw. It's a minor complaint, but it was really bad. It was completely bland and tasted like it had been almost pureed in a blender. They need to improve this recipe since cole slaw is a typical '"fixin'" served with fried seafood. Patrons will expect good cole slaw to accompany these dishes. All in all, this is an excellent little restaurant, which we'd recommend to anyone. It's a real gem, with a convenient location right off I-10. Note, however, that they have strange hours. IIRC, they are closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.
(4)Melanie C.
I will start by saying the service was excellent and the location very convenient to our hotel. Quick access off of 10. However, the food did not live up to the reviews I read, which fellow yelpers are not usually guilty of that often. The seafood was fresh, I will give them that. But fried shrimp was overly bready for my taste. Coleslaw was chopped into micro pieces and not that flavorful. My husbands French fries were over cooked. The hush puppies were bland. Maybe we came on an off day, but I would not go out of the way to go back.
(3)Selling Florida F.
Excellent choice for seafood in Bonifay. The owners are wonderful and you may get lucky enough to have them come and visit with you. Highly recommend the boat trash, interesting name, but its all the jewels of the sea. Awesome food and very reasonably priced, two thumbs up.
(5)VAIKE O.
Excellent stop half way between Jacksonville and New Orleans. Not much besides fast food on this stretch of I 10 so we're thrilled to get a home cooked meal. Shrimp and catfish to die for. A little hard to find--small sign behind am old Exxon station--but worth the search. Fast friendly service and reasonable, too.
(5)DeFuniak F.
Must have been off their game today. Fried fish lacked seasoning. Forgot to put the hush puppies on the plate. Shrimp were okay. Too much breading on the fried oysters. Stuffed crab was not that good at all. Frozen french fries instead of fresh. Food just did not wow me. Service was really good though as far as speed was concerned.
(2)marianne v.
love this place! the fried oysters and shrimp were fresh and lucious. the coleslaw is housemade and fresh-tasting too. not too sweet or mayo-y. the hushpuppies and fries I would skip. the staff was very friendly and fast. the owners appreciated our business. it is one minute off Interstate 10 and the best choice in Bonifay. (on a lane tucked behind a gas station; look carefully or you will miss it.) do check out Castaways for some good southern seafood!!!
(5)Michelle T.
This place is fantastic! The shrimp were huge! We got shrimp cocktail, boat trash and crab claws. All delicious! The batter for the fried items was light and airy. Service was attentive and super sweet. Definitely coming back.
(5)Jessica L.
Stopped here while driving along I-10. The fried shrimp were huge and the batter was great. The batter (I think different) on the chicken was really good too! Staff was nice, it smelled nice in the dining area (scented candle burning) and the bathroom was very clean. Portions are big and priced very fair. I saw someone get the baked oysters with cheese, bacon, and jalapeños and they looked and smelled really good. There was someone shucking oysters the whole time we were there. We ate until we were full and had some togo. I would recommend Cataways because everything was good, down south cooking, nothing was bad, and also because the other choices around seem less than ideal.
(4)Cheryl M.
Second time there... excellent.. You have to her the flounder... WOW.. kids had the shrimp and it was great.. Will definitely be back
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