Black Hammock Restaurant

Id give it more stars if I could, most laid back environment. Great service, and cool place to go to. They got two bars, and plenty of outside room. Airboat rides, and corn hole. You can feed the gators and let's not forget Mike the parrot and his friends

I've lived in Oviedo for about five years now, and I haven't been able to make it out to the Black Hammock. After I heard that it recovered from Hurricane Ian, I thought to myself that I had to come out here and check it out and give this small business my support. Driving out to the place is fun. Small-ish, back roads that wind you through old Florida Americana. Then you make that final turn that aims you right at Lake Jessup and the compound starts to appear. Many buildings and fixtures with dining rooms and bars and animal exhibits. You'll have plenty to look at while you're here. We got inside and got seated promptly. The service team was dreadfully understaffed. But I'm not gonna knock them for that, because the dude we did have really was trying his best. He gave me his effort, and I appreciate that. We weren't terribly hungry, so we decided to identify the three best sounding apps and to split everything. We started out with the Frog Legs (Plump frog legs served fried with tartar sauce). Very well fried! Crispy crispy, and lots of good meat within. Not too oily or anything. I question the decision to serve it with tartar, though. Big fan. Could have used more seasoning in the batter. Then we moved onto the Corn Fritters (Sweet corn in pancake batter fried and dusted with powdered sugar). These were nice! Same, good fry. These people know how to fry things. Little corn kernels within the fritter, always fun. Juuust sweet enough. Could have used a small cup of dipping syrup, though. And finally, the grand finale, the Gatorlicious (Our famous delicacy, locally harvested and served your way with Honey Mustard). AKA, fried gator bites. We got 1/4 of a pound. Did not come with the promised honey mustard. It came with tartar. Not cool. But the fry was good. The meat was cut way too small, though. The batter-to-meat ratio was way off. I've lived in Florida my entire life. I've eaten some gator bites before. These need some help. Overall, I feel like this review sounds harsh. Sorry. It really was a good time being here. The sunset out on the back porch was literally 25% of why I stay living in Florida. I know they're probably going through some stuff after the Ian devastation, but I hope they solve their issues, because this place has massive potential.

Really great restaurant in atmosphere will definitely love to throw an event here. The view is amazing gives you a great nature feel the food is really delicious the service is great. The margaritas awesome two for one all day everyday with a great price and can't wait till I come back and visit again. Plus %10 discount if you stay at the gator lodge!

Been here many times. The atmosphere can change depending on the weather. Great food…the gator tacos are amazing, but a little lack on amount. After dinner, take a walk to the end of the property to the water edge; catch a site of local fowl and the gators, but don’t venture to close as the waters can surprise you! Take in an airboat ride and then come back for a cold beer!

Margaritas: They have a 2 for 1 deal on them, as they do taste good, they lack the kick I'm used to having with a well made margarita. Appetizers: Frog Legs, Gator bites, corn fritters. All of it was made fresh and was delicious. I had not had frog legs or Gator in some many years and both were juicy and tender. Main course: I ordered the mahi-mahi sandwich the blackened gator tacos and the Florida style gator tacos as well as Texas bacon burger. All of it was cooked to perfection, but somehow the fries really grabbed my attention. They were super fresh and extra crispy, Even after sitting on my plate for a time they were still were crispy.