J.B.'s Fish Camp & Seafood Restaurant, New Smyrna Beach, FL

The sign outside J. B.'s Fish Camp & Seafood Restaurant proclaims "Southern Seafood With an Attitude." That's exactly what you'll find at this out-of-the-way spot on the Indian River. Sandwiched between the river on one side and the Atlantic Ocean across the street, catches its own blue crabs and serves them steaming hot in buckets.

Don't Miss: Oyster stew strikes a perfect balance between sweet and spicy, with kernels of corn, cream, parsley, paprika, and small, flavorful oysters. Save room for the Key lime pie, the real star here. Warner McGowin

J. B.'s Fish Camp & Seafood Restaurant: 859 Pompano Avenue, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169; (386) 427-5747 or www.jbsfishcamp.com.

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