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Welcome to STEWBY’S Seafood Shanty & Steamer!
We’re a family of seafood restaurants proud to carry on the legacy of our beloved Sam’s Oyster House, with a fresh new twist. Our four locations in Fort Walton Beach and Crestview, Florida, serve up the freshest, locally-sourced seafood at unbeatable prices.
Experience the Best of Sam’s
We’re thrilled to bring back the flavors that made Sam’s a favorite, including our signature gumbo and mouthwatering sandwiches with coleslaw and tater sauce on a sesame seed bun. Our fried and grilled dishes are prepared with the same love and care as Sam did, ensuring every bite is a delight.
Fresh Catch, Locally Sourced
We’re committed to serving only the freshest seafood, sourced straight from the docks in Destin and neighboring counties. Our oysters are always freshly shucked from Bon Secour Fisheries in Alabama, with occasional supplies from Apalachicola, Florida. Our shrimp come from Bon Secour and, when available, our very own Choctawhatchee Bay.
Dine with Us or Take it To-Go!
Enjoy your meal at one of our four locations:
- Stewby’s Seafood Shanty – Fort Walton Beach, Racetrack Road
- Stewby’s Seafood Shanty – Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island
- Stewby’s Seafood Shanty – Crestview, Florida
- Stewby’s Steamer and Market – Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa Island
Take advantage of our heated and cooled enclosed decks, or opt for take-out or drive-thru convenience (at select locations). We can’t wait to serve you!
Call Ahead or Visit Us Today!
Phone numbers and addresses are available on our website. Don’t forget to call ahead for specials and dress code is always casual!
STEWBY'S Seafood Shanty
427 Racetrack Rd NW, Fort Walton Beach
- Counter staff super friendly, restaurant very clean. Grilled grouper & shrimp were excellent. Sides of fries, green beans an baked beans all very good. Excellent sweet tea. A must stop!
- This was suggested to us by a local while visiting the area for a few days. We had a taste for seafood and stopped by here after the beach. It was a little a crowd in there so the place must be good. I did the catfish sandwich which came … More with coleslaw on it and a side of fries. Wait wasn't long at all. The fish was hot and good , so was the fries. The hard part was just keeping the fish on the sandwich it was falling apart as I ate . So probably a different choice of bread would've been better. Overall good experience I would come back again.
- Lunch was around 50$ for 2 of us. The colossal shrimp was breaded nicely, green beans were great but have a kick, potato salad was good (mayo type rather than mustard). Fried grouper was okay white fish, our first time trying it. Fries … More ok. BBQ beans were seasoned well. Good amount of parking.
- Stewby's is a bit off the main road, and definitely a must visit in FWB! They have a menu with lots of choices, you order up front and call your number when your food is ready. Prices are not over the top, and portions are generous... … More We had 6, 2 kids, and tried the fried fish (excellent!) with green beans and fries. Green beans are some of the best I've had. Fried oysters were excellent, shrimp was terrific too! Hush puppies are tasty with a bit of green onions mixed in... They are a bit on the greasy side, but still good! Service with a smile and quick too! Seating is limited, but still not a problem. Thank you for a wonderful meal!
- I figured since I made the fish delivery there. I might as well try it out. So glade I did, Excellent food, the fish and hushpuppies were very tasty. The service was good considering how busy they were. Very friendly staff, they all look … More to be having a good time and smiling 😃
- Stewbys is my go to local restaurant for fresh fish/seafood! I always come back for amazing food and generous portions. I've had just about everything on the menu and the fish & shrimp tacos never miss the mark. Today I found … More another reason to faithfully return; the outstanding service! I was in a rush, so I choose to go through the drive-thru. I was greeted by one of the most courteous, friendly and professional cashiers. Stewbys staff always provide stellar customer
service, but today Amina was definitely "on her game!!" She went out her way to ask how I was doing and how my day was going. When she handed me my food, she took the time to let me know that utensils, napkins and sauces were in my bag and expressed that I have a good day and to hurry back! I always return for the food but service can't be beat as well. Kudos to Stewbys and Amina...job well done! - This is the original stewbys location. It’s the best family spot for great fried seafood and grilled fish as well. The crew, Ceidy, Morgan, Nana, and Mina were all awesome! Great customer service. I always come to this specific stewbys. … More Love this place and will always come here for each visit. From ATL.
- I’ve lived here for a year and a half and this was my first time eating here but let me tell you it was amazing!!! The food was outstanding 💯 I had fried shrimp, fried oysters, grilled flounder, cheese, grits, and turnip greens and hush … More puppies. Everything was perfect and Nana knew exactly everything about the menu she was also very friendly give that girl a raise 😉 I’m gonna be back with more people. Thanks yall
- I love the shanty vibe here! I had grilled flounder and it was perfectly cooked. The hushpuppies were the fluffiest inside and crispy on the outside... delish! The staff is super friendly. And the prices are very reasonable!
- Had the amberjack and grilled shrimp, fantastic meal with great sides as well. Cute mom and pop place in FWB. Little seating inside, but quite a bit outside!
- We were greeted warmly as we walked in.
The catch of the day was Cobia and our questions about this type of fish were answered with knowledge. The portions were large and reasonably priced. We would eat at Stewby's Seafood Shanty on … More Racetrack Rd NW again. - Went to this local favorite to try for the first time. Didn’t know what to expect, it’s a walk up service, they prepare your order and call you to the pick up window. The place Carrie’s that beach restaurant vibe and was very clean. The … More staff was friendly and gave great advice. I had the grilled Amber Jack with green beans, potato salad and a side of gumbo. First, their hush puppies are FANTASTIC. Crunchy with great flavor. The Amber Jack was perfectly seasoned, maybe a grilled a little too long, but still had great flavor. The green beans are made in a bacon base and are fantastic and still a little snap to them. The potato salad is thick, hearty and pretty good. The gumbo was okay too, had pretty solid flavor and lots of different ingredients. If you get it, you’re gonna want to let it sit as it’s really hot (temp). I’m glad people suggested I try it. It is good.
- Love going here every time I am in town. Such great food and fast service. Tried Cobia for the first time. 😋
- The food at Stewby's is always so good! Anytime someone visiting from out of town asks where to get the best seafood, this is where I send them. I've eaten at all of the fine dining seafood options around, and some are very good.......but … More I honestly prefer Stewby's over anywhere. The staff is always kind, helpful, and efficient in taking my order......and the restaurants are always clean! Honestly, what more could you ask for?
- My nephew has been wanting to take me here and told me about this place! I SHOULD NOT HAVE WAITED SO LONG!!! SUPER DELICIOUS!! 🤤 I had fried chicken tacos and hushpuppies, shared some yummy okra. Fresh made, delicious sauces. Very messy … More but you know it's goood then! 😁 Excellent service.
- The colossal shrimp are the size of the small shrimp at Goose Island in Chicago. Not bad, these are the biggest shrimp I’ve seen so far in Florida.
- All I can say is wow!!! I was visiting in Ft. Walton a couple of weeks ago and hit these guys up 3 times!! My favorite is the mahi mahi sandwich yet everything was great!! Great service as well as a clean restaurant!! Oh and the onion rings … More were amazing as well!!
- Went for the grouper sandwich and onion rings. Fish batter was well seasoned, and the grouper was incredibly fresh and fried to perfection. The onion rings were well seasoned, and freshly breaded and fried. The staff is also incredibly … More nice!
- The fries were so good!!! I got the popcorn shrimp but my large family of 15+ got nearly every separate thing on the menu and we had no complaints. The customer service was amazing and they were very attentive. They even gave us free refills! … More The environment was nice and cool in the Florida heat 🙂
- I’ve eaten a lot of fried fish sandwiches in my day… but Stewby’s is my favorite!! Their fish selection is great. Their fries are the crispy battered type (superior in my opinion) and the tea is delicious! That’s about all it takes to … More keep me coming back, but I’ve brought enough people here to know that the rest of their menu is wonderful as well!
When my mom comes to visit this is our first stop and normally deserves one or a few more after that 😉 - We absolutely loved this place. We could walk from our condo. We ordered a boil for 4 to go. It was a huge pan full seasoned with old bay. Including butter, lemons, and cocktail sauce. This would easily feed 5 or 6 people. It was delicious … More and the service was fast. We can’t wait to go back.
- Best service I have ever received at a restaurant thanks to one of the chef’s, Zach! I am unable to consume dairy products right now which proves difficult when eating out. Zach was so helpful in making sure my meal had no dairy. He was … More extremely thorough and transparent, offering alternatives as well. Super grateful for the service I received here! Thank you, Zach.
- Wow, wow, wow. Three days in a row, we’ve had delicious food. We love this place. The seasoning is on point. My meal was taking longer than my partners and they gave me a smoked fish appetizer. It was delicious. The string beans had turkey … More in them. Thank you because we don’t eat pork. Everything we ordered was outstanding.
- Fantastic seafood. Takes a while to get your order. Old school atmosphere.
- This a nice lunch spot, serving seafood. I had the grouper and it was flavorful. I don’t think the price justified the portion. But it was fair.
The fries tasted good and the salad could’ve been fresher. 3.5 out of 5 on the food! But I’ll … More give him a 4 because service was good and the place was clean.
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