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.

This was my first time at mullets but it definitely won't be my last. I had the mahi sandwich with…read moreFlorida Man sauce and it was absolutely delicious. The bun was so light and fluffy and the sandwich was just a delicious mess. The fries were fine. I believe they're frozen seasoned fries. If these guys cut their own potatoes, I think we would have people going bonkers here. I already get it with the Florida demand sauce. Such a great job. We sat outside. Had a lovely waitress. These girls walking around with their Shorty shorts made me laugh, but it's definitely a beach vibe. Music was a little loud, but it was a great place for a fun lunch.

Our first visit. Excellent food and service in a charming and pleasant environment. The grouper…read morewith Florida Man option was amazing. Happy hour is a great deal. Our waitperson Peter is knowledgeable and pleasant, We will be back.

Good food, waterfront views from this second floor setting. Yummy squid ink pasta in Tierra Verderead more

What a beautiful gem! Great service, and delicious food and drinks here!!! I can't wait to go back…read more The crab legs were amazing and the fries so yummy!!

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 have been wanting to try this restaurant since it opened but could not convince my family to go…read moresince they did not have AC. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw they got AC and immediately asked my family to visit. We have gone several times since then and we LOVE it. We do make reservations, but there have been open tables for walk-ins each time we have gone. Service is top-notch. We have had the same server each time and he banters well with my family- which makes the experience even better. Now, for the food. I recommend going for happy hour, but we do not always eat that early. Happy hour has great deals on appetizers and drinks. I love their grouper cheek sliders and fish dip. The hot sauce on the table is a datil pepper sauce and so very good. My favorite entrees are the blackened grouper sandwich and the baja-style fish tacos. I really cant wait to try the burger, but I love the other items so much I have a hard time not ordering those each time I go. My husband enjoys oysters and does not trust them at many restaurants. He is willing to pay more for quality, fresh oysters. Cheeky's is the place to go for oysters. He ordered the "best" variety for raw and fell in love with them. He also really likes the lightly breaded and fried oysters. They are not greasy and perfectly cooked every time. Drinks are fantastic. I got a special on Kentucky Derby day, a mint julep and it was so tasty. I usually enjoy their mixed drinks and my husband mixes it up between beer and mixed drinks. Recommend all of them. Intrigued by the Salt & Vinegar martini, but have not tried it yet. The restaurant is usually loud, casual, and lively. I feel completely comfortable bringing my grandkids and not worrying about how loud they are. We love the 'old florida' feel and recommend trying this place. We are already regulars.

Went last weekend. Some good things some meh…read more We had a few apps, groups cheek sliders, smoked fish spread, deviled eggs and we had a lobster roll. I also had the salt and vinegar martini, it was Ok. Would mint order it again. The frozen espresso was delicious. The grouper cheeks were good but you only get two. The deviled eggs with the fried oyster were great. The fish spread was just weird. Not a fan at all. Felt like it was mixed with oil instead of mayo or dairy. The lobster roll was disappointing for $40. Definitely not worth $40. Gordon Ramsey's lobster roll isn't even that much and it's phenomenal. The raw oysters were delicious. We got the "good" ones. Was trying to gouge out how oystered from Tampa Bay were the "better" ones. I would not eat anything out of Tampa Bay when I can get VA oysters for a better price. All in all the experience was just ..Ok. I would go back for the oyster happy hour.

I had my first visit to Storm Runners and I love that place, the food was excellent,!I definitely…read morerecommend the hush puppies as an appetizer, the service was great, Jamie was great, always smiling and made me feel at home the moment I walked in. I'm know going to be a regular

Shalane is the best! Attentive and sweet! The atmosphere is always fun plenty of games in the back!read more

Wow, thrilled my favorite fish company moved to this location. We picked up some claws and red…read moresnapper that we cooked on the grill in a cast iron skillet, so good They have lobsters and whole fish, always call in advance if you are looking for something specific They also have shelved filled with condiments and fixing for cooking with your fish like corn meal for fish puppies and spices Service is outstanding- we went on a Sunday afternoon and they cracked the claws for us to make it easier for us. Large open fish store, clean with lots of options. Big fridge holds a variety of delicious fish spreads. Their creamy horseradish dip was out of this world delicious. Highly recommended

Dank little place, smelled awful. Bought stone crab claws and a mango snapper (I think)... not good.read more

What a delightful experience! We sat outdoors - the water views delivered the relaxation vibes we…read morewere searching for. Every dish we had was fresh tasting and executed well. We started with the crab cakes. It was a little salty for me but it was meaty and fresh. The buoy shrimp was expertly fried with a sweet bang bang sauce. A bit too sweet for me but would pair well with a salad (or those salty crab cakes lol) to offset. This was large enough for a meal. My dad really enjoyed the pork belly blt. Pork was a good cut. Nice portion and toasted perfectly. The sunset spritzer with gin, sparkling wine, aperol, lemon and passionfruit has a great punch to it (aka I can taste the liquor and it isn't watered down) well balanced and refreshing. I can sip on these all day. Definitely a place I'd return to and highly recommend in the area. We were a little cautious and basic with our selections, but they delivered above our expectations. I'm confident we wouldn't be disappointed in the other items on the menu. Also, really great service! Kind and attentive.

Had a great meal Got there late so it was no wait…read more The seafood it wasn't broccoli f what is an FrDiablo's pasta was nice and spicy

It was fantastic . I am not a mac and cheese guy and it was outstanding . The shrimp scampi was…read morevery good also and sautéed calamari . Busy place in beautiful gulfport Service was good she was on top of my tea even though it was very busy !!

The food at Pia's is nothing short of spectacular, and once you take a bite you understand why…read morethere are endless crowds of people hovered outside their doors hoping to snag a seat. You'll also understand that their food and vibes are so great that they take up two lots of real estate, right across the street from each other, as one restaurant space wasn't enough to contain the masses. The atmosphere is a perfect mix of upscale and quirky in the best way, with mismatched tablecloths lining the outdoor tables and stunning landscaping that truly combines Florida with a traditional Italian trattoria feel. My table ordered (almost) one of everything on the menu and we got to try each others meals, pleased with every dish that hit the table. The homemade pasta was amazing and you definitely can't leave without dessert! My one wish was that portion sizes were larger, as we all felt a bit disappointed once our food was finished, wishing there were more to satiate our hunger. This is such a great spot on the cutest street, and if you're in search of a cute date night spot in St Pete this should be on your list!

I'm telling you best loaded boiled peanuts n the best seafood on the south side everything about…read morethem it's just overly good

Great service Great business overall…read more Owner is very welcoming Blue crab with the mud sauce extra spicy!! I'm coming back for the shrrriiimmppssss