Since September 1999
Our Story
Voted “Best of Palatka” Year After Year
Musselwhite's Seafood, located just at the foot of the US Hwy 17 bridge in East Palatka, has won the “Best of Palatka” Readers' Choice Award for food, dining atmosphere, and catering. “Best Shrimp,” “Best Family Restaurant,” and “Best Caterer” are just a few of the many awards we're proud of.
Where It All Began
David and Angie Musselwhite met in 1983 while working together at the famous Barnacle Bill's restaurant in St. Augustine. David worked his way through the kitchen starting as a teenage dishwasher and earned his keep, learning his way around the kitchen very capably!
Angie, on the other hand, worked the front of house, learning to manage staff and welcome customers with the warmth that would later become a hallmark of their own restaurant.
Learning the Business
Over the years, as Angie's family started Schooner's Seafood in St. Augustine, David worked closely with St. Augustine restaurateur Chris Way, opening and managing two other restaurants in the area.
After working and learning the business inside and out for close to 18 years, David and Angie knew it was time to create something of their own.
Musselwhite's Opens Its Doors
With children in tow, David and Angie opened Musselwhite's Seafood in East Palatka. Life-long locals, they knew this community and this community knew them.
Locals and guests alike have been loyal. Now, since opening in 1999, Musselwhite's Seafood continues to be a favorite among many.
Our Promise to You
All of the food at Musselwhite's Seafood is fresh to order — all fresh seafood, all fresh produce, and the finest in prime rib, chicken and steaks. Just a short drive from St. Augustine, you can find easy parking and no waits (most of the time) for a table in the dining room or a spot in the bar.
“David and Angie Musselwhite invite you to join them for dinner or lunch soon. Drive all the way to the Palatka bridge and you'll easily find Musselwhite's Seafood. The door is open for you!”