Black Hammock Restaurant

We visited this place recently and had a mixed experience. If you’re not a fan of deep-fried food, this may not be the best place for you, since many items on the menu are heavily battered and fried. We first ordered water and Coke, but both had a noticeable chlorine smell and taste. After we mentioned it, the staff kindly replaced them with bottled water and didn’t include it in the bill, which we appreciated. We ordered a platter with different types of alligator meat and sauces. The frog legs were disappointing — it felt like eating mostly batter rather than actual meat. The calamari was probably the least enjoyable dish we tried: the rings were tough and overcooked. The preparation time was also quite long, even though the restaurant was not busy and only a few tables were occupied.

Zack was a master of his craft, an excellent captain. I will definitely ask for him on my next adventure. Thank you Zack, we had a great time.

After coming here for 30 years, and bringing people who had never been, it has become apparent that the owners are increasingly disconnected from what the customer might enjoy. Waited an hour for a couple of hamburgers, Sriracha chicken, and peel and eat shrimp cocktail ( that came out with the food an hour after it was ordered) First, they make you scan a QR code and enter your own order in on your phone. I work with AI and computers most days, and this was confusing to me. Second, even using the digital ordering mechanism the food came out wrong. No excuses for this. No onions on the burger and then the mustard, which they charged 50 cents extra for, never showed up as well. You want to use fancy systems to increase your bottom line don't do it at the expense of client satisfaction. T

Excellent dining experience with a stunning waterfront view! The service was truly exceptional, and the live music created a perfect atmosphere. They offer a great variety of delicious dishes and refreshing drinks. Highly recommend this spot!

Great family experience in this restaurant after a thrilling airboat tour of Lake Jessup. Excellent service, good food, and lots of fun. Airboat tour of Lake Jessup was very well done. Our captain, Sam, and his assistant, Mario, were very professional and knowledgeable about the lake and the numerous types of wildlife we were able to see. We saw not only alligators (many!), but numerous birds, including herons, egrets, snakebirds, a bald eagle, and many varieties of waterfowl. Well worth the cost and very safe.