Sometimes the most extraordinary culinary experiences come in the most unassuming packages, and Old Man Frank’s in Winter Haven, Florida is the seafood equivalent of finding a pearl in an oyster – which, coincidentally, they serve by the dozen.
The modest white exterior with its vintage sign might not scream “seafood paradise,” but locals know better than to judge this legendary spot by its humble façade.
When you’re cruising through Central Florida, between the theme parks and the beaches, this is where the real Florida magic happens – not with princesses and roller coasters, but with perfectly prepared oysters and seafood that will make you question every other seafood meal you’ve ever had.
Let’s dive into what makes Old Man Frank’s the kind of place that has seafood aficionados making pilgrimages from across the South…