SHUCKERS
SHUCKERS, an A kitchen in Jensen Beach, cleared its most recent inspection on June 3, 2026 at 98/100.
On health score it's safer than 79% of St. Lucie County restaurants we grade. Diners rate it 4.5 from 3,978 reviews. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.
Get directions Call (772) 229-1224
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- A (98/100)
- Violations
- 2 total — 2 basic
- Address
- 9800 S OCEAN DR, Jensen Beach, FL
- Cuisine
- Other
- Categories
- Restaurant
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 4.5 stars (3978 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Hutchinson Island South
- Seats
- 295
- Phone
- (772) 229-1224
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleWhat diners say — our read
Diners writing about this place keep returning to service. Where service comes up, the rating that follows averages 4.9, so it reads as a strength. Whether food comes out hot is the next most common subject, in 29% of reviews (averaging 4.6).
Older reviews score better than newer ones (4.4 recent against 5.0 earlier), so direction is worth weighing alongside the average. Plate size shows up in 18% of reviews as well, averaging 4.0. If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (13 reviews).
The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (98/100) with 2 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on June 3, 2026. Its inspection trajectory is downward over the records we hold. That puts it ahead of 79% of graded kitchens in St. Lucie County.
Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.
Our own analysis of 17 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →
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Shuckers is very consistent. Lunchtime is a good time to go. I've ordered the grouper reuben sandwich with sweet iced tea several times. It was very good. Plus you can't beat the setting. If you haven't been, try it. PS I never give 5 stars unless its perfect, and nothing is.
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Shuckers in Jensen Beach is a great spot with a fun waterfront atmosphere. Our server, Shannon, was absolutely outstanding—friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The food was very good, fresh, flavorful, and arrived quickly. There were certainly a lot of unique characters around, which made for some entertaining people-watching.
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Beautiful view,good friendly staff,good cocktails. Beautiful atmosphere. The waiters really go out of their way to take care of you. It's a beautiful place to go.
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The breeze the beach cocktails music lively crowd enjoyable average beach side fair.
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Mahi tacos in the outdoor seating area. Fans were necessary made it very comfortable. Service was great for this type of venue tacos did not disappoint plenty of mahi they do well here good execution
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The raw clams and oysters were very well priced. Chowders are delicious. I had the Mahi tacos and enjoyed every bite. Jalapeño margarita was a refreshing way to end a busy day.
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Excellent service!!!!! Recommended
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We've been going to Shuckers for years, enjoying the entertainment and food. The food prices have increased and the food has decreased in size and taste. The shrimp used to be butterflied with a panko like coating and tasted fresh. Now you get medium size, flash frozen, tasteless shrimp at an increased price. The fish is about the size of two fingers, dipped in batter at least three times. You're eating mostly breading. We'll continue to go to Shuckers for the entertainment but we will never eat there again!
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The best shrimp tacos around!!! Everything is delicious and the prices are reasonable. Oceanfront dining with live music. You can’t go wrong 👍🏻🏖️ The last pic is when I got it to go with calamari ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😋
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I went with my wife to Shuckers for the first time we are in vacation in the Island and let me tell you we had a great wonderful experience our wonderful waitress was Shanon she was excellent her service was top notch sow friendly and nice the food was fresh and plenty we will definitely go back but Shanon has to be our waitress THANK YOU KEEP THE GREAT JOB🦋🦋
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Alexis is the best!
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Excellent service! Mahi dinner was grilled perfect!!
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I’m a very picky person when it comes to food and dining out, so it’s not easy to impress me but Shuckers absolutely did. The food was phenomenal from start to finish. I ordered the grouper burger with fries and some shrimp, and everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. Even the bread tasted like it had just come out of the oven. The restaurant was clean, the beachfront atmosphere was beautiful, and the service was outstanding. Our waitress, Cassidy, was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout the meal. Between the amazing food, great service, and relaxing location by the beach, this was easily a 10/10 experience. I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great meal! 🍔🍤🌊
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Delicious!!!! We will return!!!!
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Very nice beachside restaurant with great seafood.
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Great Staff Good Food & Good Views
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Food was perfect and atmosphere was relaxing.
Overall Score
80 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 9 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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June 3, 2026 · Complaint Full
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 2 basic
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
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June 1, 2026 · Complaint Full
Warning Issued
5 high-priority · 3 intermediate · 4 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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February 18, 2026 · Complaint Full
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 2 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
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September 25, 2025 · Routine - Food
Call Back - Complied
0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 0 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
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September 24, 2025 · Routine - Food
Warning Issued
3 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 4 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition (×2)
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: June 3, 2026