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    Bar Fly Safety Harbor

    4.2 (879 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood, Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Live music
    Dogs allowed

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    Lobster Grilled Cheese
    Sean M.

    Still delicious! The grouper bits were so lightly breaded and perfectly cooked. While the lobster grilled cheese was described as "life changing", I'd say it was closer to good. If you like lobster in your lobster bisque, it's a $10 add on. My server was great and there was plenty of lunch seating available.

    Poke bowl, mahi wrap
    Abby D.

    Cute, beachy lunch/dinner spot in Safety Harbor. Servers were extremely friendly and accommodating. The coco mojito and margaritas were perfectly refreshing and delicious. Highly recommend the fish tacos and mahi wrap (with plantains inside!). The poke bowl had great portion of tuna wirh a delicious creamy sauce on top. Portions are big, prices extremely fair and vibes so fun! Will definitely be back.

    Double smash burger w/chips and coleslaw.
    Neil B.

    Date of Visit: Oct. 25, 2025 I come to Safety Harbor perhaps once, twice a year. Today is their annual British Car Show and if you have never been to it mark it on your calendar for next year. The entire street is closed off and cars on display down both sides, awesome show. I usually start the event at the Harbor Bar at eleven but on this day they didn't open till noon. So I started my tour early. Before I came I did research where to get a burger, I haven't had a burger in weeks. I saw that this place offered smash burgers, cool. Neil likes them smashed. I started at the west end and the Fly is at the east. No problem, I got to check out all the cars. On my first trip down the avenue I just stopped in for a beer, service was so so. Nothing to write home about. I wasn't done looking at the cars so I walked back up the avenue. By this time it was past noon and I slipped in the Harbor for a High Life. Now I was ready for a burger, back down the street. The Fly is a fresh new place, a family joint you could say. I ordered the smash burger with chips and coleslaw. It really didn't take long for my order to arrive. I guess I didn't read the menu all the way, it was a double. Now I know why there is this obesity problem in the US. I didn't get a choice of a single or double. I will tell you this, it was a proper burger with the lettuce on the bottom which made the bottom bun last. The chips I liked very much but it was the coleslaw that was the hit. Just wish they had given a larger portion there. Next time I may have to request a single if they can. I guess if you do give this place a try sit a table, from what the others say they had wonderful service. Peace.

    Grouper sandwich
    Erik R.

    Fast service and good grouper sandwich. Plenty of local draft beer options too. We loved to be able to dine outside in February!

    Fresh delicious seafood. Amazing service good music not intrusive we love the atmosphere. Loved it. Fresh seafood had the tuna stack and the lobster app. Incredible. Ask for taylor she is awesome

    DIY Bloody Mary Bar
    Caitie M.

    We stayed in Safety Harbor last weekend and came here 4 times throughout the weekend. The seafood is delicious, the vibes are vibey and the service is on point. We had the lobster grilled cheese with lobster bisque, cedar key clams, fire and ice seafood tower, poke stuffed avocados, lobster queso, loaded sidewinders with cheese and bacon.:. Every single thing we got was amazing! On top of the food being amazing, the staff who took care of us were top notch: Alexa, Ali & Ryan. Before our staycation, we had never taken the 25 minute drive from Tampa to Safety Harbor. Now I need a weekly trip up to Bar Fly for my seafood fix. Some of the best seafood in Tampa.

    Grouper bites, local beer, and a margarita
    Michelle M.

    Stopped in for a late snack on a Saturday night. There was live music inside but the breeze was blowing and so we chose to sit outside. Either way, the ambiance is very beachy inside and out and the service very friendly. We went with a local beer, a margarita, grilled grouper bites, and parmesan truffle sidewinders (fries). The server was thoughtful enough to warn that the house margarita is on the sweet side and therefore I went with her suggested margarita (the $10 one on the bottom of menu) for a more balanced flavor. That was really appreciated!! Everything was yummy!

    Fish dip
    Sabrina C.

    The fish dip is so yummy! And the lobster roll was a little dry but it was good and the salmon mexican bowl was so delicious!

    Fried shrimp basket
    Kayla D.

    The perfect spot for a taste of seafood as a tourist. So many options to choose from and priced extremely well for the area and portion size. Their tacos and clam chowder were the highlight from our table. There was a bit of a wait when we put our name in, but we grabbed a quick drink at a wine bar just down the road.

    Coconut shrimp basket
    Christa S.

    The friendly Staff greeted us in the and seated us quickly. The restaurant was relaxing and had a beach vibe. The menu was extensive and it took us a bit to choose. We started with an appetizer of fried pickles. They came out Hot and oh so good with a tangy sauce. We ordered the blue cheese wedge salad, the Caribbean citrus salad, and the coconut shrimp basket. Every thing was fabulous! Sooo yummy. Our waiter Tony was outstanding. He was friendly and attentive. We were very full but next time I want to try a dessert.

    RuthAnn J.

    The decor and atmosphere is fun! The waitress was attentive to our needs, keeping our drinks filled and making sure we had the condiments we needed quickly. The food was fresh and hot. The conch fritters were round balls, not the typical shape I usually have but there were plenty for the price and the flavor was very good. The conch pieces were large and the remoulade sauce and mango salsa on the plate was very tasty. The menu had some seafood entrees you don't normally see at traditional seafood restaurants. It was nice to have a variety of options. We got the bar fly bowl with Mahi. The Mahi portion in the bowl was plenty. We had to add a little salt and pepper to add some flavor, which we don't normally do but overall the combination of ingredients was nice. We also had the Tropical Island Salad since it had a combination of items together I have never had. The balance of sweet with sour and Caribbean vinaigrette dressing was very nice. I wish that pineapple would have been cut up into small pieces instead of wedges however, that was something I could take care of myself. I would definitely go again just to try some other items on the menu.

    Corn and Salmon Bowl
    Melissa E.

    Went to lunch Sunday with a friend when we were relaxing and enjoying Safety Harbor. There were so many good things on the menu. Both of us had a really hard time picking. Our waitress though was a huge help and had great suggestions. I ended up with a special which was the tuna stack and my friend got the salmon and corn bowl. The food came remarkably fast was really fresh delicious and we definitely wanna go back and try more things. We also got ciders from Keele Farm highly recommend the mimosa cider!

    Lobster grilled cheese
    Princess G.

    I have been wanting to come here for awhile and I finally did. The food and vibes were great. The lobster grilled cheese was amazing. My best friend really enjoyed her mahi wrap. This place is a must go in Safety Harbor.

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    Fun, good drinks and good. Great service and sometimes live music. I've always enjoyed it.

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    Food especially Steamed Clams and Peel and Eat Shrimp excellent and so was service!! Would highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Food was great as usual. I got the lobster sliders with plantains and lobster bisque. Grouper bites were amazing.

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    Service was excellent, but very disappointed with the food. Coconut rice tastes like something made of soap bar. Do not recommend at all!

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    Are reservations accepted?

    Not needed here unless you have a large party and need those type of accommodations

    Do you allow dogs?

    On the patio.

    Is there nightly music?

    Not sure about nightly but yes most weekends at both the Safety Harbor and Palm harbor locations. Find them on facebook and they do post things from time to time.

    What time does the band start?

    Friday and Saturday at 8 P.M.

    Are pets allowed outside?

    Yes, they have seating on the sidewalk and I have seen dogs at lunch. Assume the same in the evening.

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