I've grown to appreciate and practically love Clark's over the years, especially when we have visitors from out-of-town. It's a cozy neighborhood bar and restaurant with comfort food and a unique vibe.
It's like dining in a riverside version of the Natural History museum! Kids love it, there's so much to see and explore.
There are staples on the menu like burgers, chicken and salads, but also lots of fresh seafood dishes and unique tasters from llama to kangaroo!!
Phenomenal food for the price. Hands down the best blackened frog legs I’ve ever had. As a surprise added bonus, the place is an incredible taxidermic zoo…. Plus, we literally ate next to some live Gators off of the beautiful St. John’s River. This place is a must see here in Jax!
What an Awesome restaurant!!! I have never seen a place like this. Went there for a family dinner with a party of 5 at 730 pm and was seated promptly. The host was quick and knowledgeable about the menu and service also very friendly. Everywhere you looked there was something fun to see. There was a medium size gator in an enclosure on the way to restrooms. The restrooms were clean and decorated well.
I like that they have a lot of wild game on the menu that you can try as appetizers. Good to know that it is there if you'd like to try it. Overall I would seriously recommend this to anyone looking for a seafood restaurant that has great food and service with a little something extra for the eyes.
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Great views! Food was very good, drinks were a bit weak. Service with a smile. It is a bit hard to eat with all the trophy animals on the ceiling. If you are ok with that, i would definitely recommend.
This place is a taxidermist dream. Probably over 200 specimens. If you can name an animal, it was probably there. We arrived just 30 minutes before closing. Although they had run out of a few items, the staff was quick to come over and see if we would substitute items. We were never rushed even after closing time. The food was amazing. I had gator tail and fried shrimp. The shrimp were very large. Both items were cooked perfectly. The gator was not chewy like most places. All others in my party agreed to the great taste of their meals as well. I have to make sure my next pass through Jacksonville happens between lunch and dinner. Will definitely be returning.
This restaurant is amazing! Maybe I should call it a museum of wild animals. The atmosphere is cool and unique. It feels like eating in a jungle with wild animals staring at us. The food there is also delicious. Make sure to order the smoked fish dip and fried soft shell crabs. The only thing they can do better may be getting the waiters more experienced. But overall I love this creative restaurant and would like to try the freshcatch next time. Highly recommended.
Fun for the kids. Lots of little gators to watch on the deck. The shark bites were really good but I didn’t really like the Caesar salad and the fried veggies were just ok. The ultimate steak was good but also pretty fatty. Seasoned fries were really good. The service was fast and good. Overall we had a good time.
I love the atmosphere and seeing all of the taxidermy throughout the building. I also love the area the restaurant is in, situated right by the water. The alcoholic beverages are made perfectly (and strong lol) with very unique blends of alcohols. The appetizer we had was great. The fish entrees were fresh and delicious. The quail entree was perfectly cooked. However, the boil pots were not very noteworthy. I would not order the boil pot again.
I loved this place!
Simple food, mostly deep fried seafood which makes everything tasty (not healthy but great when you're on holiday).
The real reason I loved this place was the amazing collection of stuffed animals from all over the world!!! Giraffes, parrots, bears, alligators, tigers - you name it! The kids loved it. It was like going to the museum of natural history. Just an amazing and beautifully curated collection of real stuffed animals.
Additionally the place is on a creek / lake / swamp, and there are many baby alligators and turtles swimming around that you can feed. It's a great activity for the kids while waiting for the food. They but since turtle food for a quarter, then go outside to feed them.
I didn't have much to eat as a vegan, but I loved the atmosphere and the diversity of the stuffed animals.
Highly recommended!!
Great food, awesome staff, and gators swimming up to your table. What more can you ask for at a restaurant. If your in the area this is a must visit. Truly unique place that I’m sure you won’t find anything like it anywhere else.
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