FISH HOUSE – Seafood
On West Shell Point Road in Ruskin, The Fish House has run as a family-owned seafood counter since 2002, with fresh fish delivered daily and everything cooked to order. Appetizers include a smoked mahi dip and a chilled shrimp cocktail, while sandwiches come lightly breaded in basa, catfish, oyster, grouper, or soft-shell crab. Dinner platters are deep-fried and served with two sides of your choosing, from the fan-favorite basa fish dinner to shrimp, whole mullet, and bay scallops, plus combo plates. The restaurant currently operates Thursday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., with last orders taken at 7:45 p.m.
1902 W SHELL PT ROAD, RUSKIN, FL, 33570 813.641.9451 https://www.thefishhouseruskin.com/0Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $$
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Diet fit at FISH HOUSE
Dairy-Free at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grits and French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 34 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Green Tomatoes, House-Made Croquie and Grits. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shrimp Cocktail and Chicken Strips Dinner. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cole Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cole Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including French Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grits, Soup of the Day and 8oz Soda Can. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at FISH HOUSE
FISH HOUSE in Ruskin has 14 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Fried Green Tomatoes, Grits and Cornbread. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at FISH HOUSE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Grouper Dinner | 13 g | 35.9 g |
| Catfish Dinner | 54.4 g | 31.4 g |
| Catfish Sandwich | 27.6 g | 30.1 g |
| Chicken Strips Dinner | 1.6 g | 21.9 g |
| Shrimp Cocktail | 11 g | 21 g |
| Oyster Dinner | 90.8 g | 20.9 g |
| Grouper Sandwich | 34.2 g | 16.7 g |
| Fried Green Tomatoes | 9 g | 16.4 g |
| Key Lime Pie | 110.2 g | 12.2 g |
| Cheese Grits | 5.7 g | 11.9 g |
| Smoked Mahi Dip | 68.2 g | 11.2 g |
| Fresh Brewed Iced Tea | 111.6 g | 11 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Smoked Mahi Dip: 4oz portion of smoked mahi mahi dip, served with crackers Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic
- Shrimp Cocktail: 6 pieces of cool shrimp served with cocktail sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly
- Soup of the Day: 8oz of fresh soup, served with crackers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Sandwiches
- Basa Fish Sandwich: 4oz strips, served with fresh tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Catfish Sandwich: 4oz catfish strips lightly breaded in cornmeal, served with fresh tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Soft Shell Crab Sandwich: Fried soft shell crab, served with fresh tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Oyster Sandwich: 3oz fresh standard oysters, served with fresh tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Grouper Sandwich: 4oz fresh red grouper, served with fresh tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Chicken Sandwich: 4oz chicken strips, served with fresh tartar or cocktail sauce Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Platters
- Basa Fish Dinner: 8oz or 12oz of Basa, lightly breaded and deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Dinner: 14 or 21 pieces of medium sized white domestic shrimp, lightly breaded and deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Oyster Dinner: 6oz or 9oz of fresh standard oysters, lightly breaded and deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Catfish Dinner: 8oz or 12oz of catfish shanks, lightly breaded in cornmeal and deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Chicken Strips Dinner: 8oz or 12oz of fresh hand-breaded chicken tenders, deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Soft Shell Crab Dinner: 2 or 3 whole soft shell crabs, lightly breaded and deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Grouper Dinner: 8oz or 12oz fresh red grouper, lightly breaded and deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Bay Scallop Dinner: 6oz or 9oz bite-size bay scallops, lightly breaded and deep-fried. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Combo Platters
- Basa & Shrimp Combo: Basa strips and white domestic shrimp. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Mix & Match Combo: Choice of any two: Basa, Shrimp, Oysters, Scallops, Catfish, or Chicken Strips. Choice of two sides.
- Grouper Combo: Fresh Red Grouper and choice of one: Basa, Shrimp, Oysters, Catfish or Chicken Tenders. Choice of two sides.
- Soft Shell Crab Combo: Soft shell crab and choice of one: Basa, Shrimp, Oysters, Catfish, or Chicken Tenders. Choice of two sides.
- Tugboat Platter: 8 1oz basa strips, 7 pieces of white domestic shrimp, and a house-made croquie. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- The Captain's Platter: 4 1oz basa strips, 5 pieces of white domestic shrimp, 2oz oysters, and 2oz scallops. Choice of two sides. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
Sides
- French Fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal
- Cole Slaw Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Baked Beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Buttered Green Beans Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Grits Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Cheese Grits Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Cornbread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
A La Carte
- Fried Green Tomatoes: Five slices of local Ruskin tomatoes fried and served with Ranch or Southwest Chipotle Sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- House-Made Croquie: Fresh daily fish croquettes, a take on deviled crabs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian
- Sweet Tea Tiki Bar Seabreeze Style Devil Crabs: Original or Smoked Jalapeno devil crabs Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- 8oz Soda Can: Pepsi/Coke products Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Fresh Brewed Iced Tea: Sweet & Unsweet available
- Bottled Water
Desserts
- Key Lime Pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Peanut Butter Pie Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner
- Salted Caramel Cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Blueberry Cobbler Cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Raspberry Brulé Cheesecake Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Kids Meals
- Kids Meal: Build your own: Choice of Protein (Corn Dog, Chicken Strips, Basa, Shrimp, or Catfish), Side, and Beverage. For kids 12 and under. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Frequently Asked Questions about FISH HOUSE
- Is FISH HOUSE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. FISH HOUSE has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grits and French Fries.
- What can I eat at FISH HOUSE on a dairy-free diet?
- Grits and French Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does FISH HOUSE have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Grits and Soup of the Day.
- What is the highest-protein dish at FISH HOUSE?
- Grouper Dinner, at roughly 35.9g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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