Red's Ice House

Posts and social write-ups consistently hype the rooftop 'treehouse' bar for Shem Creek sunset views — that's the main hook creators use to tell people to go. On the food side, roasted oysters, the blackened grouper sandwich, lobster mac & cheese, and buffalo/killer shrimp are the most repeatedly praised dishes, with the grouper sandwich and crab cakes called out as can't-miss orders. The atmosphere is near-universally described as a laid-back waterfront dive with live music and a party-crowd energy, especially on weekends. Recurring negatives: food quality inconsistency, watered-down drinks, and occasional service issues — some posts say the vibe is the real reason to go rather than the food.