Florida is home to a wide array of seafood dining establishments, ranging from those offering freshly caught delicacies to vibrant spots located by the ocean.
Situated in Jupiter, Florida, one particular establishment continues to distinguish itself by presenting innovative dishes inspired by New Orleans cuisine, all while providing breathtaking vistas of Jupiter Inlet.
Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse boasts a waterfront setting with an exceptional selection at its raw bar, featuring dishes like jerk-spiced seared tuna, ahi tuna poke tacos, and shellfish towers complemented by traditional accompaniments as well as unique additions such as passion fruit cucumber mignonette.
The menu at this seafood-centric eatery offers classic dishes with a surprising twist. For example, PEI mussels are prepared with bacon lardons and Creole mustard. Shrimp and sweet corn hush puppies are accompanied by a house remoulade sauce, and the popular Nawlins-style “BBQ” shrimp, served over grits, is made with black garlic tonkatsu and crystal spicy aioli.
For the best experience, be sure to reserve a table on the patio facing the ocean, where servers encourage guests to savor the stunning views for longer periods.
Begin your meal with one of their inventive cocktails like Storm’s Brewin’, a fruity concoction of passion fruit and aged rums, or the smoky Good Time Shirley featuring Blanco tequila and Mezcal, hibiscus, and hellfire tincture. Lucky Shuck also features a selection of 45 beers from local craft breweries.
One of their standout appetizers is the lobster and shrimp dynamite served on crispy grits.
The oyster offerings include fresh raw options, as well as fried, roasted, or grilled variations, with casino butter and a cornbread crumble topped with hot sauce for an added kick.
The menu from the Gulf Coast also includes a fresh catch of the day that can be prepared according to your preference – be it simply grilled, blackened, or pan-seared.
Specials of the day might include dishes like blackened swordfish with sweet potato and jalapeno mash, or you could opt for a favored dish like rock shrimp scampi available on the regular menu.
Non-seafood enthusiasts will find delight in the selection of dishes such as Cajun chicken, a char-grilled 14-ounce New York strip steak with green peppercorn bourbon sauce, and tender baby back ribs with house barbecue sauce served alongside braised collard greens.
Despite how enticing the main course may be, be sure to leave room for dessert. The tropical Key lime pie offers a unique twist with toasted coconut meringue, pecan-graham cracker, passion fruit, and guava.
Other delectable sweets from the “Lucky Faves” menu include a toasted s’mores cheesecake topped with caramel popcorn, a brookie bar with whipped white chocolate ganache and a chocolate cookie crunch, and a carrot cake with brown butter cream cheese.
Lucky Shuck Oyster Bar & Taphouse can be found at 1116 Love Street in Jupiter, Florida.
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