Big Ray's Fish Camp

Big Ray's Fish Camp is a neighborhood seafood restaurant in Tampa Bay's Ballast Point neighborhood. The site emphasizes a close relationship to the nearby bay and local catch. The overall concept blends family fishing heritage with a focus on fresh seafood. Cuisine focuses squarely on seafood with an emphasis on fresh, locally sourced catch. The restaurant presents itself as serving straightforward, fresh seafood to the South Tampa community under the slogan "From our bay to your belly," and its site states an aim to serve the best and freshest seafood in South Tampa. The restaurant offers online ordering through a third-party partner for takeout and has received a Michelin Guide SELECTED distinction for its seafood offering. The kitchen is led by Chef Raymond "Nick" Cruz. He grew up learning fishing, cleaning and cooking from his grandfather at Ballast Point Pier, and those childhood summers shaped his personal passion for serving fresh seafood.