HAPPY SNAPPER SEAFOOD RESTAURANT: Experience Fresh Seafood and Casual Dining in Orlando

This was my second visit to this fantastic small, unassuming restaurant, and it confirmed what I suspected the first time. The food is prepared by someone with serious experience at a high level. The seafood is as fresh as it gets. I had the octopus salad, and I can say this honestly—as a seafood restaurant owner myself—it was the best octopus salad I’ve ever had. My wife ordered the grouper sandwich, and it was outstanding. I looked around hoping to find the chef so I could personally congratulate him, but I couldn’t find him. The waiter was also very polite and attentive. This is, without question, my favorite lunch and dinner spot in Downtown Orlando.

Enjoyed an early dinner. Customer service was great with a nice family business appeal. Young man and lady ensured we were satisfied throughout of visit. Enjoyed th whole fried snapper with the fried rice, but they had much more to choose from on their menu.

If you're ever near the south side of Orange Ave., Happy Snapper is a cozy spot worth checking out. It's a small but inviting place with a nice seating area, perfect for a casual bite. Our server was friendly but could have offered a bit more guidance, like asking if it was our first visit or explaining the menu in more detail. We did feel a little rushed, though. I went for the Blackened Salmon, which came with two sides. The salmon was flavorful and perfectly cooked, definitely a solid 4/5. The rice was just okay, but the broccoli—wow! It was absolutely delicious. My mom had the fried rice with shrimp and opted for the sauce on the side. She thought it was decent, but nothing to write home about. A heads-up for those ordering crab legs: everything is market price, and sides are sold separately, a la carte. Overall, it's a good spot, but next time, I’ll skip the white rice and stick with the broccoli!

Such a yummy surprise! Enjoyed their blackened salmon tremendously. Casual environment, quick friendly service. And delicious food. $$

Found this place when I was looking for a restaurant on the way to the airport. Really delicious! Tried the salmon burger and shrimp burger with cole slaw and carrot cake. They also offer other seafood which they can cook the way you want.

Expertly prepared seafood that surpasses in taste than most fine dining restaurants. Every dish is oh so good and price is reasonable. Traveling for 2 weeks with many excellent restaurants, this one is right at the top ! Family owned and managed, service is friendly and immediate . It is a casual , clean , small restaurant which likely allows them to keep prices reasonable. Thank you , thank you to this family . I wish I lived in the area so I could frequent this place every week .

A friend let us know about this place and we were not disappointed. Ordered the coconut shrimp, grouper sandwich, and shrimp burger. The best part was in the details... Best tomatoes I've had in a long time. Great bread on the sandwiches too. Oh, and the dill yuca was amazing. I'll be back!

WOW! Was blown away with there food. Here is what we had.... 1.Fried grouper sandwich 2. Dill potatoes The sandwich was as fresh as any grouper I have ever had and the bread was awesome. Tarter sauce had the right amount of tang and the veggies were fresh cut. The Dill Potatoes as a side item blew me away. Perfectly cooked split red potatoes, cooked to perfection and coated with the right amount of oil or butter and dusted with Dill and seasoned. Was not expecting to love them as much as I did. Give this place a shot before they get the funding and move up to a better location amd there prices go up.