I love this place!! My husband and I have been here multiple times. I took my 80 something year old…read moreparents to Christmas Eve lunch here. They LOVED it! We had the lunch special today and it was the perfect amount of food. We will be back!!

This restaurant was very clean and the decor was very cute with crab and fish themes…read more I had half a dozen oysters and it was very good and fresh. I also had half a pound of snow crab leg boil. I really enjoyed the heat level I picked and seasoning was on point. Wifey liked her clam chowder. She said her salad was just ok. Service was efficient and kind. It's a nice place to enjoy seafood.

Casual! Whole fried snapper! Fried Wahoo! Local fish! Full menu, full bar…read more Hookin' Aint Easy Seafood Company is a cool house converted into a fish market and patio with a food truck and a bar with chairs with backs. There's plenty of umbrellaed tables and picnic tables. They have a full menu of apps, seafood, and burgers. Their whole fried snapper is one of our favorite fish, and Hookin' serves a generous serving, perfectly tender and sweet, in a light crispy layer of coating, on a regular soft bun, with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Their Fried Wahoo is also well-prepared. We got fried, and it was tender and fresh. Both fish came with a heaping serving of hot crispy fries. You could also get either fish blackened, and you could add various veggies as sides. We ordered our food and also picked it up ourselves at the bar. Hookin' can get crowded, especially when they have a live musician, and parking can get pretty tight. It's just off I-275 at 22nd St, in St. Pete Fl east of Gulfport. They keep their social media pretty up-to-date, but we didn't track down a "regular" webpage.

I looked forward to my meal at Hookin' for months. I have never eaten blue crabs from the shell,…read moreand I love whole lobster, so I thought that deconstructing another type of crustacean would be fun. I got off the bus and walked across the street and into the parking lot. It was fairly busy, and I made my way to the patio area, because outside seating only. There was a kind of tiki bar with a line where you go up and get your own alcoholic beverage any time you want. You can eat at the bar or at any of the picnic tables that you pass on the way to a kind of food truck with a window where you order your food and buy bottles of soda and iced tea from a vat full of ice. I loved the vibes right away. I got in line at the "truck". Then it was my turn to order. Well, whaddaya know, they just ran out of blue crabs! And no soft-shell crabs were available as the water they live in is not warm enough yet. But they did have one of my favorite seafood delicacies, stone crab claws, so I ordered those instead, and asked for the mustard sauce instead of melted butter. I also ordered French fries and cole slaw for my sides. And then I ordered one-half dozen raw oysters, because. I was given a little wire stand with a card inserted into the top with my order number on it, to be placed on my table. Then I sauntered over to the bar and ordered an IPA from the busy, bearded and well-tattooed bartender. If you are wearing shades you will be admonished to remove them before paying, and I saw why, as the display on the... pay thingy has excessive polarization. Next I found a good spot in the shade and sipped my beer and checked the place out. Was there music? I think so, but I can't remember! Just all kinds of folks having a good time. Two preschoolers were busily playing in the sand by the main walkway to the food line, and took up most of the path most of the time, but nobody seemed to mind. If you aren't into playing with little trucks in the sand I think there is also corn hole off in one corner. If you don't know what that is, I dare you to look it up. After not too long some plates of food showed up, and I took some pictures and then got busy. First I tried the fries, because they are best when fresh and hot, but the fries were limp and sad. I just let their little ol' hand-cut selves alone. The oysters were served on the half shell on ice, and came with nice hot grated horseradish and cocktail sauce, plenty of lemon wedges, and saltine crackers. They were excellent! Then I turned my attention to the claws, glorious stone crab claws. I noticed that I was given butter instead of mustard sauce. That didn't stop me. But what did slow me down was the lack of a claw-cracker. The claws were pre-cracked a bit, but not in a way that was helpful to get at the meat. And I need leverage to rip the joints apart as my fingers don't work like they used to, so I asked for, and received quickly, a cracker. Some of the claws were on the small side, and the meat in some of the claws was a bit soft-feeling, but it was all pretty tasty. However, they fell short of my previous experiences elsewhere, including when I cooked some at home a few years ago. The cole slaw was very good. The young guy who brought my food and cracker tool was friendly, and quite funny. The woman who took my order was also nice. The bartender was just to busy to be anything but awesome. So all in all, the food was a bit of a letdown. I will try to go back for the crabs, and I saw hush puppies in a photo, that would be better than the fries.

I'm sad that this place is mostly empty whenever I visit for dinner, but this place is amazing!!…read moreThe food always comes out shortly after I order and steaming hot (obviously). The staff are also very attentive and helpful, especially when I ordered for the first time and was overwhelmed with the options. It's fun to watch the food cook and to add some bbq sauce for extra flavor. The jumbo portion of the beef is generally enough for me and my girlfriend to share, and we both love this spot.

Service: 3.5/5 Food: 3.7/5…read morePrice: $20-$30 Post-airport pickup lunch with my family. Classic sizzling plate-- watch your clothes. I wish they'd offer a bib, I guess you could always make one out of a napkin. Like the name alludes, I've only dined for lunch + every time it's slow with only a few occupied tables. It's even minimally staffed. They might be more popular for takeout, though I'm not sure how that works. Overall, the food is pretty good + it's medium-sized portions, just enough to (hopefully) leave you satisfied. What I Ordered: - Curry Karaage: I like that the curry isn't beef based (instead soy + wheat), tender chicken, wish it came with a veggie other than corn + onion - kimchi chicken: quite spicy kimchi building as you continue

Came here on recommendation from a client and was not disappointed!! Perfect casual spot!…read more Some street parking available, although I'm sure it's competitive on busy nights! Completely outdoor space with bar, small tables, and high tops for small to medium groups! Casual, beachy vibe, with umbrellas and tastefully modern beach decor. Bartender was incredibly friendly, offered wonderful recommendations, and remembered my name throughout my stay! Counter service food, separate from the bar. Fun seafood apps and an intentional mains menu make this a great spot for a light dinner or apps and drinks! I had the daily catch, which was amberjack, citrus rub, with slaw and taters. It was a lovely meal with flaky fish, tangy slaw, and decadent potatoes! Good value for the cost! Had the Gone Fishing to drink, which came served in a themed bobber glass. Rum-forward without being too boozy, balanced with sweetness and nuance from the tea. Surprisingly elevated for a beach bar vibe! Would absolutely recommend! Top it all off with some chill live music and you have the perfect evening for this guy! :)

We stumbled into Trophy Fish on a cloudy afternoon for happy hour with zero expectations and left…read moregenuinely impressed. The prices were awesome: $1 oysters, $5 hush puppies, $5 tacos, $10 cocktails. Everyday from 4-6pm. At that price point you really can't go wrong! For us the oysters were the star of the show... were they the best looking oysters I've ever had? No. Were they amazing for a dollar each? Absolutely yes! The hush puppies were really good as well... not dry at all, perfectly done, and the dipping sauce alongside them was spot on. The tacos were a solid addition to the spread: good flavors, nothing that blew us away, but a nice way to round things out. The shrimp taco was the winner between the two, we'd probably skip the chicken next time. The chorizo creamed corn was a pleasant surprise as well, and I'm not even a big corn person! The outdoor patio has a really cute vibe too... we were there on a cloudy day and it was still charming. Would love to come back on a sunny afternoon and make a proper happy hour afternoon of it. The oysters alone are enough to bring us back. Trophy Fish has officially earned a spot in the regular rotation.

I always wanted to stop in this place every time I went by decided to since it was raining now this…read moreplace is definitely old-school Florida. Dollar bills with names and dates written on them. Good music and a great atmosphere. The service was spot on. I had catfish, frog legs and gator bites. All were good. The catfish I wasn't aware had bones in it. I had to fish out a bone in my teeth, get it fish ok, I'll keep my to myself. The food was good. The atmosphere was nice. It is definitely a dive bar with good food ever I'm down on Gandy Boulevard again. I will definitely try it out again.

The floors need to be removed and refinished. Had to be 3 or 4 different levels and types of…read moretiles. Very uneven and cracked. We thought our waiter was high as we had to repeat how to split the checks for a party of 9 at least 5 times. The food - we had onion rings- good. Jalepeno poppers - good. (Why I gave 2 stars) The clam chowder tasted good, but was kind of gummy. Husband had fish and chips - batter lacked flavor but was crunchy. Coleslaw - flavorless. I had the broiled seafood platter with pretty much only "butter" for seasoning (I put that in quotes because the "butter" that was served with my baked potato was butter-flavored spread. So not sure if they had real butter in the joint at all). The cheese for my loaded potato was velveeta? Or cheese wiz? Unsure. The size of the piece of fish was the smallest piece of fish I've ever had, like 3 inches wide and 2 inches long. There were 5 small shrimp and 5 small scallops. The best part of my dish was the rice, but as a diabetic I could only taste a bite of it. Also, I was unsure about tartar sauce being kept on the table...isn't that a mayo-based sauce and needs refrigeration? Had I been consulted on choosing a restaurant, I would have said no to this one as I usually don't eat at less than 4.3 stars for a reason.

The food was absolutely amazing here. Don't pass this restaurant by, because it is well worth a…read morestop. Jake was our waiter and he provided great service and was very kind and polite. The decor was as expected for a sea side seafood place. The open patio was nice and cool and provided a nice view. The jambalaya was absolutely amazing. The rice was cooked perfectly, sausage had a kick, and the shrimp was also tender and well cooked. This dish had the perfect level of spice that most people could handle well. I shared the Grouper Bites but the Lobster and crab soup... that was all mine. All three of these dishes I would highly recommend.

Tucked away in an easy-to-miss corner of a strip mall, Shrimpy's Blues Bistro is one of those spots…read morethat rewards you for knowing it's there. From the outside, it doesn't immediately stand out. But once you make your way around back, the setting opens up to a waterfront view along the intracoastal that completely changes the experience. Sunset is the time to be here. Between the colors over the water and the occasional dolphin or manatee sighting, it's a setting that feels far more special than the location suggests. There's usually plenty of parking, though the entrance can be easy to miss if you're not paying attention. Look for the break in the divider when coming off the main road, otherwise you might drive right past it. The atmosphere leans lively but relaxed. They typically have live music in the evenings, which adds just the right amount of energy without overwhelming the space. Seating is flexible with both indoor and outdoor options, though on especially hot days, you'll want to be mindful of where you sit. The Florida sun can be intense, so a shaded table with a fan makes a big difference. Drinks are worth exploring here, especially since they tend to rotate specials. It's always a good idea to ask what's currently featured. The menu is rooted in New Orleans-style Creole cooking, and it shows. There's a wide range of seafood-heavy options, from po'boys and shrimp or scallop pastas to fried baskets, chowder, and fish and chips. The dirty rice and beignets round things out nicely if you're looking to branch beyond seafood. Prices run slightly above average, but the quality backs it up. Portions are solid, flavors are on point, and the overall experience makes it feel worth it. This is the kind of place locals keep in their rotation and bring visitors to when they want to show off something a little different. It's relaxed, scenic, and consistently delivers, which is exactly why it sticks with you after the first visit.

I mean, just WOW! Great atmosphere (including great music), great service and ABSOLUTELY amazing…read morefood. The fish & chips were amazing and on top of that the coleslaw was the best we have ever had! Top it off with delicious tartar sauce that I think might have had horseradish in it!!! WE WILL BE BACK!!!!

We ordered tea to go and thoroughly enjoyed the variety and quality of finger sandwiches and…read moredesserts. The chocolate dessert blew our minds. Well done! Scrumptious and never disappointed we LOVE this place.

So happy to have found this market. Only the freshest of fish, with the selection varying by what…read morehas come in over the past day or two. Plus, they clean & prep a whole fish however you like. Special thanks to Kat for taking the time to describe the choices, since I'm most familiar with the quite different Pacific Ocean fish, so helpful!

Decent food was within walking distance to our resort. I'm sure there is better seafood in the…read morearea. Priced high for the portions you receive.