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
Photo of SHUCKERS
Photo: Shuckers

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 3,978 reviews
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What 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 →

  • June 28, 2026

    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.

  • June 27, 2026

    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.

  • June 21, 2026

    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.

  • June 20, 2026

    The breeze the beach cocktails music lively crowd enjoyable average beach side fair.

  • June 18, 2026

    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

  • June 17, 2026

    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.

  • June 17, 2026

    Excellent service!!!!! Recommended

  • June 16, 2026

    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!

  • June 14, 2026

    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 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️😋

  • June 10, 2026

    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🦋🦋

  • June 7, 2026

    Alexis is the best!

  • June 2, 2026

    Excellent service! Mahi dinner was grilled perfect!!

  • June 1, 2026

    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! 🍔🍤🌊

  • May 30, 2026

    Delicious!!!! We will return!!!!

  • May 29, 2026

    Very nice beachside restaurant with great seafood.

  • May 29, 2026

    Great Staff Good Food & Good Views

  • May 24, 2026

    Food was perfect and atmosphere was relaxing.

Overall Score

80 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    7 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

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.

  1. 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)
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. September 25, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 0 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
  5. 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