Boondocks Restaurant & Package Store

Awesome locally owned establishment. Great atmosphere 👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent service and crabs! Atmosphere family friendly.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had an early dinner Saturday. Shared the Pig Out which was the perfect combination of crabs, shrimp, corn on the cob, wings and fries. Everything was tasty! I also had the little neck clams. Decent wine. Overall great meal. Our server, Liv was awesome, very attentive and friendly despite the restaurant being extremely busy. Will definitely return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Now just getting around to writing this but my fiancée and I were in 05/30/2025 for dinner. We were seated as soon as we walked in the door. Our waitress Mackenzie was very attentive and recommended food and drink options. I had the Crabby Patty and a cup of their cream of crab soup. I know, I know….why order a burger from a place that primarily does seafood? It was AMAZING and used local beef, the crab dip on it was perfect. My fiancée had a crab cake in a bowl of the cream of crab and loved it as well. Food and service were top notch!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been here 3 times, always closed.
Watch the hours of operation.

Crabs 🦀 were great, waitress was awesome. Burger was excellent and rockfish bites outstanding. Shrimp 🍤 also large and tasty! Will be back again this year!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Big let down. Over cooked shrimp. Had TV'S but no cable.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 3

I have been eating at this restaurant since the 1970’s. I have never had a bad meal. We plan on coming in on the in a couple of weeks. Love this place.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Crabs were amazing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Just left from dinner and an employee backed into my table and flipped the rest of my food. The owner was there and didn’t say a word at all . I thought that was very rude and unprofessional.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marked in my list with the pink heart smiley 🩷
Swamp water, lmao 😂

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Boondocks in Smyrna is a local treasure and one of the most unique seafood spots around! It’s got that laid-back, no-pressure atmosphere that makes you want to stay a while—whether you’re there for a casual dinner or a fun night out with friends.

They’re known far and wide for their infamous Swamp Water drink—it’s definitely a fan favorite and a staple of the Boondocks experience (even if you don’t drink, it’s fun to see the buzz around it).

The food? Always fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. You can taste the love in every bite. And booking a table—even for a large group—is super easy. The staff is friendly and efficient, making sure everyone feels welcome.

And of course, the bras hanging in the bathroom? Always good for a laugh and just one of those quirky Boondocks traditions that make it stand out.

Whether you’re a local or just passing through, Boondocks is worth the stop. Great food, great people, and a truly memorable vibe.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

new to eating blue crab. the market price was really pricey and I expected a lot more meat from the crab. a lot of fun to get at it though; mallets provided. the clams were miniscule. hardly a bite. however, it is all very tasty, in a super casual space, picnic tables or typical dining. staff is professional, knowledgeable and prompt. TY for the experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Hush puppies were sugary. Cole Slaw was warm. Bit into a scallop, and a bunch of grease came out. Flounder was dry, overcooked, and the breading was gummy. The best part of the meal was the shrimp and the crab cake.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

The atmosphere here is great. I dont eat seafood, but my family does, and they said it was great. Plus, they had 2 signature drinks. I had a burger, and that was good, too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5