I walked into The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions without knowing I was about to stumble onto one…read moreof Safety Harbor's best little food discoveries. Talk about a shockingly good find! From the moment I saw the seafood case, everything looked ridiculously fresh, and that freshness carried straight onto the plate. The Tides is both a seafood market and restaurant, so you're surrounded by beautiful seafood and ingredients that actually look like they belong there. Then I noticed the MICHELIN plaque outside the building and thought, wait a minute... THIS place has Michelin recognition? Apparently, yes! The Tides has earned a place in the MICHELIN Guide, which suddenly made a whole lot of sense after tasting the food. That salmon was seriously some of the best I've ever had. Fresh, beautifully prepared and so clean tasting that it didn't need a bunch of heavy sauces or nonsense piled on top. It felt like one of those rare meals that is indulgent because it's delicious, but you also walk away thinking, I actually ate something good for me. The Tides was a genuine surprise, and now I'm wondering how many other little gems I've been driving right past without knowing they were there.

The red Michelin sign on the outside of the shop is mighty enticing. We were walking around…read moredowntown Safety Harbor and saw it and we couldn't resist! We made the mistake of trying to go on a Saturday evening. Shoot for off hours instead, as the wait was pretty long. We ordered a lot of what the Michelin blurb recommended: the dip trio (out of white fish), the crawfish arancini, the fried grouper po boy, and snapper. In the dip trio, we absolutely loved the fried green tomatoes and the pimento cheese (I don't like tajjn but it worked extremely well here). Neither of us was in love with the smoked fish, but if you're a big smoked fish person you might like it. We also loved the arancini and the romesco sauce they came with. The entrees we were honestly disappointed in. The grouper in the po boy tasted dry, and the snapper was nothing to write home about. It must be difficult for a restaurant to live up to the greatly heightened expectations of a Michelin designation. The location and staff were great. We didn't leave delighted but I would definitely come back to try more items.

Came here for a chill date night and it was exactly what we wanted. The views are amazing and set…read morethe tone right away, super relaxed but still feels like a little escape. The food is just as good. I love their lobster roll and the fish tacos, both are always solid and hit the spot every time. Perfect spot if you want something low key with great views and good food. Definitely one of my go-tos.

Leon's Lobstah Shack is located off Interbay next to Ballast Point Park Kids playground with pretty…read moreviews of the water and the fishing pier, south of Bayshore in South Tampa. You have to place your order at a register and they bring your food out to the table overlooking the water. There is patio seating and indoor seating. The tables are metal w a blue rubber. Not uncomfortable but not particularly comfortable either. The place is casual, low frills, and does not offer table service. However, the sunsets over the water are super pretty here and the string lighting is pretty. The LOADED LOBSTER BISQUE came with creamy bisque with a hint of sherry wine and extra loaded with lots of lobstah meat. 10/10 LEONS "FAMOUS" LOBSTAH ROLL served Hot comes with old bay and butter. If Served Cold, it comes with house mayo blend, fresh citrus and old bay. I opted for hot and it was very tasty. 10/10 LEONS PO BOY came with crispy shrimp with house slaw, sweet & spicy pickles, and our scratch made remoulade. 8/10 BANG SHRIMP TACOS came with crispy shrimp with siracha mayo, sweet thai chili, house slaw, and red pepper flakes on 3 flour tortillas and a side of potato chips. The tacos were tasty but chips side was disappointing. It Would have been better with real chips and salsa. 8/10 FISH N CHIPS came with crispy northern cod fried golden brown and served with tartar sauce and leons house-made remoulade. Very tasty fresh and juicy. 9/10 LEONS CRISPY SHRIMP BASKET came with a dozen jumbo shrimp served with cocktail and leons' house made. The shrimp was surprisingly juicy and tasty. The remolded sauce was tasty as well. 9/10 If you're looking for a casual seafood spot with a pretty sunset water view in South Tampa south of Bayshore, definitely try out Leon's Lobstah Shack!

Got the blackened grouper sandwich + fries. Definitely the best grouper sandwich I've had in a…read morewhile (preferred over Salt Shack's). I liked the fries here better too. Very pricey though. Wish they had sweet tea (only had unsweetened tea)! The service is quick--you order and pay at the counter then they bring your food to you. Employees are super nice! Very small interior with limited seating so we sat outside. Lots of benches with some tarp shade over some of the tables.

I got their lobster corn dog ($28), was $24, two months ago. I messed up and got their coconut…read morebutterfly grouper filet sandwich instead of their original BLACKENED GROUPER Sandwich. It also comes with garlic Parmesan fries; I also had their beer battered fries. The lobster corn dog was okay. Definitely not worth 28 bucks. The coconut butterfly cut grouper is for people who do not like big chunks of fish together. I like big chunks of fish together. I recommend getting their blackened grouper. It is worth trying if you never had grouper or fish. If you never had fish before I still recommend it. However, the fish does taste fresh!

Another great visit to Shell's Seafood--worth the 4-year wait! No Miami location, so I had to stop…read moreby while in downtown Tampa. Still the same decor and has not changed in years. Came with family and had excellent service from Anthony and Tony. The New England clam chowder, shrimp pasta, seafood pasta, and crispy shrimp (lightly battered) were all delicious. Loved that I could swap the slaw for pasta--nice surprise! Hope to return much sooner next time.

Very secluded off the beaten path and tucked within the willows of the streets of Bon Air…read moreneighborhood of South Tampa. This seafood restaurant is pretty close to Tampa International Airport and minutes away from all major beaches. It is far from glamor and glory of the other places in Tampa, but man, the food here is incredible. Continue reading to find out... Located on the corner of W Cleveland Street & S Dale Marbry Highway, in the Bon Air Neighborhood, Shells Seafood is very easy to get to. A talk sign that towers over the restaurant can be seen from hundreds of feet away while driving; it's hard to miss the sign. Plenty of parking in the stalls on the property as well as neighborhood parking and local stores adjacent parking spots. Once inside, you are greeted by the cute looking host at the nicely decorated front reception. She seats you immediately to a an open floor spacing with two sides of seating and a centralized semi-circle bar area. There are roughly over 30 tables and plenty of room to accommodate small to larger. The cajun boil here is fabulous! Loved every minute of it. Will be visiting again ... maybe not during the hurricane seasons. :)

Haven't had a mojito in a while and I'm so glad I tried it again. It was delicious. The oysters…read morewere sweet and buttery, so good!!! The mahi mahi tacos were delicious too. The mahi is a good size, so I was full enough after 2 of em. I can't wait to go back. Can't forget to mention the amazing view of the water.

Food was terrible. Drinks were terrible, ice melted very fast…read more Service was good. Had an hour wait. Ambiance was good but we happened to get their on an evening that wasn't hot or raining.

Came here on a not too hot Saturday afternoon and ordered the "sweet heat" shrimp basket. Love that…read morethey offer hush puppies as a side instead of fries. Our order was ready in about 10 minutes, which was perfect. The portion size was larger than I expected, and that was a nice surprise. The cole slaw and homemade pickles were a good addition. My teens loved the heat on the shrimp, but they were a little spicy for my littlest kiddo, who couldn't have cared less because she was busy eating all of the hush puppies.

The food was fair (I'd eat it but not crave it) and the prices were Channelside-ish (too high for…read morethe size/quality) though portion sizes were decent. On a hot day there's not a lot of shade as with all the Sparkman's Wharf locations. The tartar sauce has a nice spicy little kick to it. So good the little that's worth.

Exquisite food, good vibes and the oysters were to DIE FOR. Kudos to our chef and server of the…read morenight. Ulele sits right at the end of the Riverwalk. Ample space to sit outside and you can't go wrong with a Frosé from the outside bar.

Got the new item yellowfin tuna. Was 10/10 and perfectly cooked raw as i asked for. Just a very…read moretiny meal and was left hungry, but thats my fault. The seafood risotto is one of the best dishes.

OMG.. best food ever! The atmosphere is awesome and the owner provided exceptional service!read more

Delicious food! And the owner is so friendly and came out to check to see if we needed anything and…read moremade it feel very welcoming.

Another great meal at oyster catchers. The service here is always top-notch. Reservations are…read morerecommended. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and quickly seated. Donald, our waiter for the evening, came over and introduced themselves and took drink orders. We enjoyed two rounds of those before dinner while enjoying views of Tampa Bay outside the restaurant windows. There is outdoor seating, but it was too hot and humid this evening to make that an enjoyable experience, but I highly recommend that during the months of October through April. For dinner, we ordered the special which was a crab stuffed. Flounder, the seared scallops, a wedge salad and some fried green tomatoes. The food is always good here and tonight was no different. Everyone enjoyed their selections with special attention to the crab stuff. Flounder. It was a nice large portion and cooked perfection. For dessert the party split one slice of Keylime pie has nobody is really big on desserts, but you can't leave Oyster Catchers without having a bite or two. Shout out to Donald and his support staff for a wonderful evening and for keeping the drinks flowing, and the water glasses filled.

Went in yesterday for Brunch. 1st time since they restarted it…read more Pretty disappointed. Overcooked and presliced meat, very dry mahi, no longer offering a pasta station. Even though they show the caviar bowls, they simply had a few blinis with a pitiful amount of caviar. Very limited omelettes available to order from server. Shrimp and grits ice cold The good....seafood bar, excluding caviar, was fresh and shrimp were perfectly cooked and huge, jonas crab and oysters excellent. Aged scrambled eggs were very good. Pastry very good. Definitely not worth the 84 dollar price. Highly doubt we would return. Great view and service.

Great ambiance and service. The ocean views make for a great meal vibe…read more The conch fritters were disappointing. It comes with tajin lime and a piña colada sauce. I felt like the sauce was too sweet for the fritters itself. You couldn't really taste the conch it felt like it got hidden by the dough flavors rather than complimented by it. loved the French toast though!! Super fluffy I loved how everything paired well with one another the apples, blueberries, Nutella and marshmallow topping. The hangover hash was also quite enjoyable. The prime rib pulled apart easy and was super flavorful. Save yourself the money by not getting the florentine omelet. The others on the menu carry because this omelet was bland.

I've been to Tampa twice this year and this time I made it a point to catch the latest flight out…read moreon Sunday so I could meet with my male bestie. To make it convenient I chose Rusty Pelican because of how close it is to the Tampa airport. Parking is no issue. They do charge $8 to valet. Staff were so accommodating and amazing! Let's get into it! Cheeseburger - So good made well but it was juicy! Don't know how they managed that! Smoked Salmon Benedict- He loved it. My male bestie is super healthy and fit so he doesn't drink. We passed on beverages but they looked amazing being served at other tables! They do have bottomless mimosas and if I had an opportunity I'd come back! Cheers to this place! Cheers to friends!