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Ted Peter's Famous Smoked Fish
★3.9(670 reviews)$$Restaurant
🕑 1-1.5 hours👶 Best for ages 4 and up. Younger kids enjoy the casual outdoor setting and watching boats pass by on the water, while older children and teens appreciate trying unique smoked seafood specialties. Toddlers can manage here, though the picnic-style seating may be challenging with very little ones.🧡 Saved by 14 families
About
Ted Peter's Famous Smoked Fish is a beloved waterfront institution where families gather at picnic tables to enjoy fresh-smoked seafood in a casual, no-fuss atmosphere. Kids are fascinated watching the fish-smoking demonstrations while parents savor the famous smoked fish spread, and the riverside setting provides a relaxed vibe where children can be kids without worrying about formal dining etiquette.
Highlights
- ✓Watching live fish-smoking demonstrations in the outdoor smokehouses
- ✓Casual picnic-table dining where kids can relax and move around freely
- ✓Kids portions of fresh smoked fish and classic burgers
- ✓Scenic riverside setting with boats and water views
- ✓Famous smoked fish spread that even adventurous young eaters enjoy trying
Pro Tips
- 1.Arrive before 11:30am or after 2pm on weekends to avoid the lunch rush and snag a shaded picnic table near the water
- 2.Bring cash or check,they don't accept credit cards, but there's an ATM on-site
- 3.Order kids portions of smoked fish dip with crackers as an appetizer while waiting for main dishes; it's a crowd-pleaser even with picky eaters
- 4.Let kids explore the smoking area to watch the process, but supervise closely as it's an active workspace
- 5.The burgers are excellent for kids who aren't adventurous with seafood, so mixed groups can all find something they'll enjoy
Best Time to Visit
Weekday lunches or early dinners (before 5pm) offer the shortest waits and best chance at waterside tables. Winter months (November-March) provide comfortable temperatures for outdoor dining without Florida's summer heat and humidity.
What to Know
This is cash or check only (ATM available on-site), and all seating is outdoors at picnic tables, so dress casually and be prepared for Florida weather. Kids portions are available and reasonably priced at this moderately-priced seafood spot.
Seasonal Notes
Open year-round, but outdoor-only seating means hot summer months (June-August) can be uncomfortable during midday. Winter and spring offer the most pleasant dining conditions. Occasional closures during severe weather.
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