Snappers Fish and Chicken

Snappers Fish & Chicken

Name	Snappers Fish & Chicken
Type	Private
Industry	Restaurants (quick service)
Founded	c. 1990s, Miami, Florida, U.S.
Hq Location	Miami, Florida, U.S.
Area Served	Primarily Florida, United States
Products	Fried snapper, catfish, tilapia, shrimp, chicken wings, sides (hush puppies, fries, coleslaw), desserts
Services	Dine-in (limited), takeout, delivery

Snappers Fish & Chicken (often styled simply as Snappers) is the name used by a number of quick-service seafood and chicken restaurants operating primarily in Florida. While the restaurants share a common emphasis on fried seafood (especially snapper) and chicken wings, the brand appears across several independently operated locations rather than a single publicly documented, centrally managed chain.In addition to locations branded “Snappers Fish & Chicken,” there are businesses using closely related names such as “Mr. Snappers” or “S Snappers” that operate independently. Typical menu items include whole fried snapper, catfish or tilapia fillets, shrimp, and fried chicken wings, often seasoned with lemon pepper; sides such as hush puppies and fries; and house sauces. The concept is associated with Miami neighborhoods such as Liberty City and Coconut Grove, with additional outlets in places including Oakland Park (Broward County), Tallahassee, and parts of Central/North Florida under similar names. snappers17.com snappersmiami.com snappersfishnchickenop.com snapperfishandchickenfl.com

Overview

In common usage across Florida, the term snappers fish and chicken refers to counter-service restaurants where seafood (notably red snapper when available) and fried chicken are prepared to order and packaged for take-away or delivery. Menus vary by operator but typically feature mixed platters (for example, fish-and-wings or shrimp-and-oysters), rice bowls at some locations, and a range of sauces. Several outlets advertise a “secret” or signature lemon-pepper seasoning that can be applied to fish and wings, a flavor profile frequently mentioned by customers and local food media. snappersmiami.com snappers17.com

History

Miami origins

The concept traces to Miami, where a Liberty City location at 5330 NW 17th Avenue has long billed itself as “The Original Snappers Fish & Chicken.” Local listings and reviews have documented the address and hours for many years, noting a quick-serve format and extended late-night schedule on weekends. In 2018–2019, the brand name surfaced in West Coconut Grove (“The West Grove”) with a neon conch sign and a Bahamian-influenced menu, reflecting the neighborhood’s heritage; the opening was covered by local media in early 2019. Yelp Miami Herald

Pandemic era and supplier collaboration

During the COVID-19 era, trade press highlighted a collaboration between a Miami-based, multi-unit Snappers Fish & Chicken operator and seafood supplier Harvest of The Sea to develop cost-effective, labor-efficient menu items that fit a quick-serve, takeout-heavy model. The August 2020 case note described sales resilience at the Miami units and the use of new seafood SKUs tailored for speed and consistency. Harvest of the Sea +1

Branding and naming

Although widely recognized by the shorthand snappers fish and chicken, the brand is not documented in reliable secondary sources as a single, formally franchised chain with unified corporate disclosures. Instead, the name appears across discrete, locally run businesses that share similar menus and informal branding cues (e.g., lemon-pepper wings and fried snapper). Examples include “Snappers Fish & Chicken” in Miami and Oakland Park; “S Snappers Fish and Chicken” in Tallahassee; and “Mr. Snappers” in several North/Central Florida cities such as Orlando and Ocala. Each of these operates its own website and delivery-app presence, and public filings about ownership or franchising relationships are limited. snappersfishnchickenop.com Grubhub mrsnappers.net jaxsnappersfishchicken.com

Menu and culinary style

Across locations, menus commonly feature:

Seafood: whole fried snapper (when available), catfish fillets or nuggets, tilapia, shrimp (regular and jumbo), oysters, scallops, calamari, and occasionally conch fritters where permitted.

Chicken: wings (often with lemon pepper seasoning), tenders, and dark-meat dinners (legs and thighs) with bread and sides.

Combination platters: fish-and-wings; shrimp-and-oysters; gizzards-and-wings; and family platters sized for groups.

Sides and desserts: fries, hush puppies, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, banana pudding, and peach cobbler; availability varies by operator.

Local reporting on the West Grove operation noted that while the shops are known for fried seafood, the “real appeal” includes traditional sides such as hush puppies and generous portions, in keeping with the neighborhood’s Bahamian-influenced food culture. Miami Herald

Operations

The typical service model at snappers fish and chicken locations is quick-service with counter ordering, made-to-order frying, and heavy emphasis on takeout and third-party delivery. Many locations keep extended hours (often to midnight on weekends), reflecting late-night demand for wings and fried seafood. Some Miami units are walk-up or counter-service only; others in Broward and Leon counties offer small dine-in areas. The 2020 Harvest of The Sea case note emphasized operational choices geared to speed and consistency, including par-fried or value-added seafood items suitable for high-volume takeout.Harvest of The Sea Yelp

Locations

Because the name is used by multiple operators, there is no publicly verified master list of locations; however, the following examples illustrate the geographic spread of businesses using the Snappers name or close variants:

Miami–Dade County

Liberty City: 5330 NW 17th Ave, Miami – known as “The Original Snappers Fish & Chicken.”

Upper Seventh Avenue corridor: 6700 NW 7th Ave, Miami – marketed online with emphasis on lemon pepper wings and whole fried snapper.

Broward County

Oakland Park: Snappers Fish & Chicken on North Andrews Avenue with online ordering and delivery.

Leon County (Big Bend)

Tallahassee: S Snappers Fish and Chicken, 1600 W Tharpe St, with delivery via major apps and a local website presence.

Central and North Florida (similar names)

Orlando area: “Mr. Snappers Gyros & Seafood,” a similarly named independent concept offering wings, gyros, and seafood on South Orange Blossom Trail.

Ocala: Jax Snappers Fish and Chicken, a local seafood and chicken spot referencing snappers in the brand name.

Local features and listicles frequently call out the Liberty City address as a neighborhood staple for affordable wings and seafood, and similar recognition appears in South Florida food blogs that highlight lemon-pepper wings. wplg Burger Beast

Ingredients and sourcing

The menus at snappers fish and chicken outlets are built around common American Southern and coastal staples such as farmed catfish, tilapia, and warm-water shrimp; wild or farmed snapper is used when available and permitted by seasonal and regulatory limits.Menus are not uniform across operators using the Snappers name, and item availability can vary by supplier and catch conditions. In 2020, a supplier case study described how Miami units worked with Harvest of The Sea to add cost-controlled seafood items suited to quick-serve preparation during a period of unusual takeout demand. Harvest of the Sea

Reception

Coverage in local media and city guides has generally focused on value, portion size, and the appeal of sides and seasonings. The Miami Herald’s Miami.com vertical characterized the West Grove shop’s hush puppies and sides as a principal draw, while neighborhood roundups and food bloggers have highlighted the lemon-pepper wings as a signature of the style. Miami Herald All In Miami Burger Beast

Cultural context

In Miami, some snappers fish and chicken outlets operate in historically Black neighborhoods such as Liberty City and the West Grove in Coconut Grove, areas with deep Bahamian and Caribbean influence on local cuisine.The West Grove’s Bahamian history—and its contemporary transitions—has been documented in local history projects and news features, independent of specific restaurant coverage. Fried seafood and wings, hush puppies, and conch-influenced offerings at some locations reflect this regional mix.Miami Herald staff Miami Herald

Online ordering and delivery

Most operators using the Snappers name maintain basic websites and participate in major delivery platforms. For example, the Oakland Park shop offers direct ordering via its site; the Tallahassee “S Snappers” lists menus through DoorDash and Uber Eats; and the Miami “Original Snappers” publishes a menu on its own site and is listed on general restaurant directories. These channels reinforce the concept’s positioning as quick-serve, takeout-driven seafood and chicken. snappersfishnchickenop.com DoorDash Uber Eats Yelp

Notable menu features

Lemon-pepper seasoning – Multiple locations emphasize a proprietary lemon-pepper blend on wings and fish, referenced in marketing and community chatter.

Whole fried snapper – A signature item when available; menus also list catfish and tilapia as everyday options.

See also

Soul food

Bahamian cuisine

List of restaurant chains in the United States

External links

https://snappers17.com

https://snappersmiami.com

https://www.snappersfishnchickenop.com

https://snapperfishandchickenfl.com/