Friendly staff, casual setting and tasty food! Will be back for sure and recommend to friendsread more

The food was soooooo good! I was visiting and this was my last brunch of the trip and it was…read moreamazing! When you come in you get your own seat, drinks are ordered at the bar and food at the food counter. Our food came out pretty quickly and as you can see the portions were a good size. The shrimp and grits weren't the traditional grits, it comes with a grit cake and that tomato jam....oooooo weeeeee! That tomato jam was so good it was everything!

We've been to The Great Catch a few times, and honestly, it can be hit or miss depending on who…read moreyour server is. We've had the best luck sitting at the high-top tables by the bar, especially when David is our server. The lobster bisque is the star of the show and is definitely worth trying. I usually go for the lobster rolls. They aren't the absolute best I've ever had, but they're pretty close--and with limited options in the area, they're a solid choice. The Atlantic Haddock Dinner is also very good. One thing I would recommend staying away from is the vegetables. They don't taste fresh and seem to be canned, which is disappointing. They also have a few weekly and weekend specials that are worth checking out. Overall, I do recommend The Great Catch, especially if you're looking for a change from the usual chain restaurants. Just choose your seating and, if you can, ask for David!

We were highly recommended this place since everyone knows we love the great catch in Zeph…read more The service here is super friendly, the drink specials are a great option however we went two weeks ago and the onion rings were frozen but their menu said fresh?! I was confused. I took this place off our list. We attempted to go back again yesterday because my uncle wanted a lobster roll and wanted to spend time with the family. He ordered the lobster roll that was $50 then he was charged extra for side dishes that the menu already said came with them. I questioned the server and they said they asked whoever was in charge and they told her he said it was known as premium sides. These are basic sides and their menu no where listed premium sides as an option. I understand a soup maybe more but he ordered sweet potato fries and a potato, the soup was a third choice for this roll. $54 for a foot long lobster roll is insane and then to be charged for 6-8 fries and a small potato as premium sides. Please stop changing the menu. My husband wanted to ask for a manager to complain but we just left. We will go back to Zeph where nothing has changed. The service and the drink specials are why we came back here for the second time.

Mr. & Mrs. Crab's seafood boil is so good, I bet the Little Mermaid would ditch the prince for a…read moresecond plate; and I'm sure Nemo would swim upstream for leftovers. We had tons of leftovers which reheated well on the stove and tasted fantastic (not a big leftovers person either).

I went to the location on Fowler Ave. during the day and I love that they offer lunch specials…read morewhich include drinks on happy hour before 5pm and after 8:30pm. I had the create your own combo with sausage and blue mussels. It included one corn and one potato. I also had their newest menu item which is a refresher drink. I enjoyed the refresher and the food was great. The prices can get expensive if you start adding shrimp, crab or lobster. There is plenty of parking and lots of seat so there is never a wait time.

I love myself a good Cajun-style seafood boil, and Crafty Crab delivers. As I'm still new to…read moreseafood boil arena in the Tampa Bay area, I can't really say that I have come across one that was truly lacking. You are looking at spending at least $98 for a family of 2 adults and 2 kids, no matter which restaurant you go to - it seems like the market does a good job at leveling the pricing competition between these restaurants. Crafty Crab is located essentially smack-dab in the center of Grand Plaza of the Carrollwood area. Although we didn't have issues with finding parking around 6-7pm on a Tuesday evening, the plaza can get quite busy with one row of parking on each side of a two-way lane that parallels the plaza. As we walked into Crafty Crab, it did have a cleaner feel and presentation compared to another local boil spot. Our waiter/server was great and extremely patient with us as we contemplated our choices. He continued with the positive energy throughout the service which made our experience at Crafty Crab rather nice. ***Not sure if it was standard practice, but he offered to empty the boil bag onto the aluminum tray (compared to leaving it in the bag) as an option which made navigating the morsels easier in my opinion. It also made for saucing the steam rice easier - just slap that jawn onto the tray, mix, and enjoy.*** What I enjoyed about Crafty Crab, is that they seem to offer better combinations when it came to the seafood deals. Dungeness crab is our staple, and they had a great combo that pair Dungeness crab with snow crab and headless shrimp. The fried calamari came with not only marinara, but also a spicy-mayo-wasabi sauce that slapped. Overall, you can't go wrong with Crafty Crab if you're looking for your Cajun boil fix!

The food was just okay, I prefer a different seafood place not too far from here. The area is just…read moreso congested that it was a little hard to find parking. The staff was friendly and made sure to check on us often.

Everyone was really nice. Sat in the bar area for happy hour. The bartender was really nice and…read moreattentive. The food was really delicious! We got bread, bang bang shrimp BOMB, and the Tina wonton crips

My favorite BFG! Martini Monday Martinis & Margs are the best! The food and drinks are always…read moreconsistently good and you can't beat the bartenders, they ALL treat you like valued customers and friends. Always a chill and welcoming vibe found here, stop on by!

Fantastic place. You have to order their warm fresh plantain chips with garlic sauce. . I ordered…read moreLomo Saltado and it was summer of the best I've ever had. Tender and full of flavor. My wife had the Chaufa and said it was very good. Ahola was our server and she treated us like family and we felt at home. Very attentive and kept our drinks coming at a proper rate. She even came to Make sure we didn't need more napkins. The manager came and greeted us and sealed the time just right. Oh and I can't forget the live music, well singers with tracks, were good too. Try it out, guarantee you'll like it... it won't disappoint.

Sept 4th My wife and I went here a few times and…read more I'm glad that the ambiance looks better. Food always good. Now the service was mediocre and waitress shouldn't say total amount owed out loud for others to hear and then ive noticed the price went up substantially. Not sure if I'm coming back. Kinda disappointing

I stopped by for an early lunch and was the only person in the place. It's cute inside, with…read moreplenty of seating, and the server was prompt and friendly. I tried the Kyoto's Shiro Tonkotsu ramen: pork belly and shrimp tempura, egg, bamboo slices, bean sprouts, mushrooms, fish cake, scallions, seaweed, and ramen in a pork and chicken broth. Very flavorful and delicious with plenty of noodles. However, the fact that it came with only one thin slice of pork and one piece of shrimp was disappointing. To drink I had green tea (they have no artificial sweeteners, so bring your own) and water. Don't get the water - it was 'off'. All in all a decent experience.

So I'm a bit of a snob for ramen and honestly I've been spoiled on Los Angeles , the broth itself…read morewas pretty good , the portion of chicken great however It's just missing a couple things , one being the richness I look for in ramen , tonkotsu usually has a denser mouth feel with bold flavors this was a somewhat watered down version of my expectations. I have yet to have a ramen experience that wows me in Tampa maybe one day .

We went to Michael's for my birthday early afternoon. The service, the food, the ambiance were all…read morefirst class. I was impressed with the ease with which the service was rendered... friendly, cordial unhurried. The food presentation was artful. Thank you to the cooks and staff!

While the dishes here are quite pricey for lunch it's a great spot to eat outdoors on a nice day…read more There is lots of shaded spots as well as indoor dining if you prefer. Our server was friendly and kept filling our drinks after paying and still chatting which I really appreciated! My salad was delicious and very fresh. Great afternoon!

This is a must place to go for authentic Mexican food...!…read more Food -- The menu is made up of plenty of mouthwatering options that will satisfy all appetites. Ordered: *Fresh table side guacamole -- This is a must have. Fresh ingredients and the right amount of spices make this a delectable starter. *Fajita Texana -- A trio of steak, chicken and shrimp served with all the sizzling fixings -- plenty of bell peppers, onions, tomatoes. This dish is shareable and incredibly mouthwatering. It's served with rice, beans, pico de gallo, sour cream and tortillas: a perfect pairing for this dish. All fresh with a homestyle taste. *Margaritas -- This staple of a Mexican drink is like no other. Full of flavor, topped with dry edible fruits in a beautifully crafted glass. Service -- Our server was incredible: always courteous, professional and welcoming. Ambiance -- What a delightful and colorful place. Mariachis stop by every table and sign their hearts out; they even accept special song requests. This place is great for celebrations. There were so many birthday celebrations that evening and all were treated with spectacular happiness. Cannot say enough of this place...just that I loved it...! Cannot wait to come back when I am back in Tampa.

This restaurant is well decorated. The interior is beautiful and intriguing. I like black light…read morereflecting for the color. The light fixtures also are well designed. If you come here for the day of the death, the celebration match the decoration. We got the lunch fajitas. It is a lot of food. My wife has the enchiladas. My fajita has chicken and steak. It comes with rice, flour tortillas, bean, salsa, and more. Unfortunately the steak chicken is not on the skillet. Overall our experience is good. Love the food.

The newest addition to The Hall on Franklin just opened and it's a twist you don't expect! Chef…read moreRob whips up some killer dishes that are primarily seafood based (with a few curve balls). I ordered the grouper cheeks, fried okra, and Spanish poutine. Each dish was definitely interesting - the poutine is made with yucca fries, a slightly healthier alternative to regular potato fries, and topped with cheese, pork, carrots, cauliflower, and a fried egg with a side of their signature sauce. The fried okra was super yummy, I highly recommend this as a starter. The grouper cheeks were fresh, breaded nicely, and pretty tasty. They were also served along with a bomb coleslaw! I would recommend adventurous foodies come here because the selection is a little out there, but overall a cool place! Definitely going to order the gnocchi next time.