Big Ray’s Fish Camp on the Riverwalk

  3.7 – 366 reviews   • Seafood restaurant

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Come taste the best of Tampa Bay! Big Ray’s Fish Camp is located at The Sail Plaza, just steps from the Tampa Convention Center and the Tampa Riverwalk. It features nationally-acclaimed seafood, including an award-winning Grouper Sandwich, and other classic Tampa foods like its iconic Cuban Sandwich. Enjoy outdoor dining on the waterfront, and grab drinks right next door at The Sail 360-degree bar. Check out live music every weekend. Plus, bring your dog! We are proud to be dog-friendly.

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Address: 333 S Franklin St, Tampa, FL 33602

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Website: https://www.tampagov.net/tcc/the-sail

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S H
I read somewhere that they sold lobster corndogs. They do not! They sell shrimp corndogs, and they were not good. They were bland and undercooked. Although they were served piping hot, when I bit into the corndog, the inside batter was completely wet and mushy. I also tried the blackened grouper sandwich and that was delicious. We also ordered fries with both meals. The fries that came with the shrimp corndogs were old and lukewarm, but the fries that came with the grouper sandwich were piping hot and well seasoned. Overall, this restaurant was a disappointment and I would not recommend the shrimp corndogs. I regret not asking for a refund because it was inedible.
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Erika Infante
The view was fantastic, if you are about to visit Tampa please make this place a stop!! The Cuban sandwich was the best we’ve ever tried. 10/10
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Devin Sea
First meal back in Tampa, and overall, it didn’t disappoint! I ordered a Cuban sandwich with a side of garlic Parmesan fries, and everything was made fresh, cooked to order, and served piping hot. As I approached the counter, I was struck by the lovely surroundings—the seating area offered a stunning view of the river, dotted with boats gliding by, adding a peaceful, scenic backdrop to the meal.

I originally expected a more traditional pairing of a classic Cuban sandwich with regular fries, but to my pleasant surprise, I was informed of more elevated options like Parmesan fries and other tempting sides. I opted for the garlic Parmesan fries, hoping for a burst of garlicky goodness. While the fries were perfectly crispy and well-seasoned, I was disappointed that they lacked a strong garlic flavor—there was barely a hint of it. However, they were still enjoyable, especially with their crunchy exterior and soft, fluffy inside.

The real star of the meal, though, was the Cuban sandwich. The bread was perfectly toasted, giving it a satisfying crunch, while the meats inside were flavorful and well-balanced, creating that perfect combination you’d expect from a quality Cuban sandwich. I didn’t order a drink since I had my own, but sipping my beverage while enjoying the serene riverside view really added to the experience.

This spot struck me as an ideal location for a casual date or a relaxed lunch. The atmosphere was welcoming, the views were charming, and even though the birds might wander over to eye your meal, they’re harmless and add to the laid-back vibe. The service was also commendable. The young lady at the counter was polite and helpful, and my food arrived quicker than I anticipated.

I’ll definitely be returning to try more items on the menu, and I’d recommend this place to anyone looking for a pleasant meal with a scenic view in Tampa.
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Truthbetold
Service was great, attendant at the window was super friendly with a great attitude. I feel that it is becoming harder and harder to find people who come across as warm and genuine, but their staff was on point. I’d also like to recognize the young man who was cleaning up, he saw me walking with my tray looking for where to return it and came up and offered to take it for me and with a smile. The food unfortunately was just disappointing. We ordered two grouper sandwiches, one fried grouper rueben, and the other a simple grilled grouper sandwich. The fish was simply fishy. We order grouper all up and down the coast and this grouper was just not fresh. I wish I had kinder words, but I hope that they take this as an opportunity to reassess what they serve. When you charge $20 for a fish sandwich and fries out of a take out window, the least you can do is make sure it tastes outstanding. Please try better.
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TEG
This happened over 2 weeks ago on 09/14/2024 and was somehow listed on the wrong location (Big Ray’s Fish Camp, 6116 Interbay Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611). The right location which is Riverwalk. I just realized this so I am updating it to the correct location.

Just left and got back to the hotel. Ordered to go, blackened grouper sandwich w fries as side and a Dr. Pepper, no ice. The lady at the pickup window did not give me my drink, so I’m not sure how they look at orders. The fries are good, but the grouper sandwich was undesirable. My food was on one side of the bun, and it was super soggy with old lettuce and stem, and the tomatoes were not fresh at all. I paid $24 for fries. These were the most expensive fries I’ve ever purchased because I didn’t get my drink, and the sandwich was not edible. I wasted my time and money. I would advise you to get a drink before you leave the order window. It was raining, so I didn’t want to stand in the rain while waiting, holding a wet cup. Refund should be most appropriate!
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Annaliese Martin
Very delicious food and a great experience! The woman at the counter was very friendly and we got our food very fast! There is a nice view with some good music! A bar nearby as well!

Very clean and Very organized.
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Justice Nyholm
This place was so friendly! Janis at the window was a sweetheart and so nice.
The food was fantastic, and the loaded fries, to die for!
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Veronica
Almost didn’t eat here because of the low reviews, so now I feel obligated to comment.

I was surprised by how good this was! I ordered the grouper Reuben with garlic Parmesan loaded fries and conch fritters to share with my Mom for lunch. It was entirely too much food. There were 8 fritters to an order and the fritters were loaded with more conch than I found in some places in USVI. They had a legit conch flavor! The Reuben was huge and the grouper was fresh and cooked just right- fantastic sandwich. And if you’re getting fries, you gotta go loaded- the garlic parm was fantastic. If I had to complain, it would be because the sandwich was sitting on top of the fries, but that’s just being stupid. It was still all delicious.

Is it a little pricey? Yes- but you’re in a massive tourist area and the size and value of the food was definitely worth the price. I would 100% eat here again.
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Genevieve K
I don’t understand why this place gets low reviews. We had an early lunch here on a Saturday after going to the Auto Show. Service was quick and friendly. Food was hot and quite tasty. Portions are huge. We had: Shrimp Burger, Wings, UPeel Shrimp, and the Fried Shrimp Basket. The burger was amazing and the wings were super flavorful. The U Peel Shrimp was a bit salty and messy but in the end yum. The day was super hot but the fans provided a nice breeze while watching the boats go by on the Hillsborough River.
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Madisen
Big Ray’s was very filling and they had good portions sizes for the prices.
Kids grilled was nicely cooked and packed with cheese with a decent amount of fries for a kids basket.
Cuban sandwiches was a decent size (about 9″) with delicious garlic Parmesan fries.
Shrimp basket was hot, fresh, and crispy.
Janis M. was very lovely as a server and made the experience very memorable!
It was lovely sitting next to the riverwalk and seeing the water as well! It is a come and go at your own pace.
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