
A John’s Pass staple since 1978, The Friendly Fisherman serves fresh Gulf seafood and Florida favorites prepared daily. From just-shucked oysters to flaky grouper and signature tropical cocktails, every dish captures the flavor of Madeira Beach.
If you’re looking for the best seafood in John’s Pass, Madeira Beach or even Florida, you’ve found it.

Located in the heart of John’s Pass Village, we offer unbeatable waterfront views in both our main dining room and Dockside Lounge. Watch dolphins pass by, feel the Gulf breeze, and enjoy a relaxed Florida atmosphere just steps from the boardwalk.

Bring in your fresh catch and let our chefs prepare it to perfection. It’s a local tradition that makes us a favorite among fishermen and visitors alike.
Sunset views, fishing boats returning to dock, and seafood as fresh as it gets, that’s The Friendly Fisherman.
Enjoy true Florida dining with waterfront views, fresh Gulf air, and the relaxed charm of John’s Pass Village. Every visit feels like a coastal escape.
From flaky grouper to just-shucked oysters, our daily catch is prepared fresh to highlight the natural flavors of the Gulf.
Whether you’re gathering after a beach day or stopping by for a casual drink in our Dockside Lounge, we make every guest feel at home.
Huge rave! The food was absolutely excellent. I literally could’ve licked my dish clean if I wasn’t worried about looking like a crazy person. I got captain Hubbards plate with grouper, shrimp, and scallops cooked the best way—blackened! The scallops literally melt in your mouth they were perfectly seared (shout out to the chef last night!) The grouper—perfectly cooked also, and the shrimp I barely got a chance to eat because my daughter stole them all off my plate! The service was incredibly friendly and every last person that walked through that door was greeted with a smile. I 1000% will be returning and bringing more friends to enjoy dinner after a long day at the beach! Love from the east coast!
We drove 6 hours and our hotel doesn’t offer dinner so we headed out and we’re so lucky to find Hubbards! They informed us that they closed in 3 minutes and still sat us kindly. We were prepared to be rushed and have a sub par experience- we were SO wrong!
Our server NICOLE was polished, kind, helpful, and encouraged us to take our time!
The FOOD was excellent! Best Clam Chowder, Fish and Chips (excellent hush puppies and coleslaw) were my FAVORITE ever and the Grouper(blackened) sandwich was excellent! I’m looking forward to going back tonight!
TBH I am very particular, a lover and seeker of all things food and drink and I am highly recommending a lovely friendly casual meal here with a great view and the freshest fish!
Heather was an outstanding server. She was very informative about the menu, portions and just overall very pleasant. This was my first visit here and I will definitely be back soon and would recommend it to anyone. Thanks for a pleasant dining experience.
Had a delicious lunch today, several appetizers, soup and cocktails. Our server Heather L., was wonderful, perfectly attentive, smiling and bubbly. My daughter and I even noted during our lunch that we were lucky to have Heather as our server as she seemed more friendly than the other two servers at nearby tables.
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