Great place! We have been a few times, but this last time we went with my son who has a food allergy. They were the most responsive restaurant I have ever experienced with food allergies. Very close attention to details. Our server, Mel, was great. Very attentive and helpful. Delicious food was the icing on the cake. We will definitely be back! read more

Best grouper ever and a perfect place to celebrate any special occasion or take out of town visitors, very impressive.

Delicious! Everything was super tasty. Our waitress, Linda, was super nice. I got the crab cakes and loved them. read more

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Service was on the spot. Food came out quickly and was delicious. Great location, but tight parking.

Service was par Served instant mashed potatoes It was terrible went there for my birthday would never go back Go to guppies in irb Loud children everywhere teach your kids how to behave in public read more

Middle Grounds is the best restaurant I've found in general! They always have really good drinks, food and atmosphere. My husband and I come here for date nights when we can and we absolutely love it here! This restaurant is our go to place! The food is always so delicious and on point. read more

Middle Grounds Grill - Really good soup - Seafood Near Me - Treasure Island, Florida

AMAZING!!! The service, appetizers, dinner and drinks. Nancy was our server and she was spectacular. We seeded the smoked Gouda artichoke dip for appetizers. My husband ordered the filet with garlic mashed and shrimp. I ordered grouper encrusted with pistachios and walnut and it was the most amazing thing I have had in a long time. A must visit!!! read more

We are locals and frequent regularly, the service and food is always up to par. Comfy and cozy little spot with great food. read more

First of all, when you are paying $35 and up for a meal and are waiting 40 to 45 minutes to get it, you shouldn't have to "request" the free bread, Just bring it to everyone. Also, for some reason, the local fresh grouper here costs $50, much more then we paid at another local restaurant, and not nearly as good. The restaurant was too loud for us to have a normal conversation. We will not go back. read more

The best food I've ever had in Florid!! from crisp Delicious cocktails, to the most amazing crab cake and the meals ( snapper and rib eye) were absolutely delicious. And I have to say the desserts, 10/10 the key lime tower and pancakes can not be missed! Greg was an amazing waiter and really made the best experience what it was, THANK YOU! read more

What a cool place! On the outside, pretty normal for this area. However, inside is quite upscale. Service was very professional and the food preparation was outstanding. Every dish we had was excellent. To top it off, the key lime pie was the best my wife has had on this trip. read more

Our dining experience was excellent. We were seated at our reservation time and were quickly met by our server. He took and delivered our selections quickly. The food, from the salad to the main entree, was delicious. MG is fast becoming a favorite dinner venue. read more

Best in town. We came on vacation to FL and we found this through the internet looking for a place the first time we were there and it has become a must-go for my family and I when we're in town!! read more

Amanda and I were given a recommendation by a bartender from another bar. So we decided we wanted a good dinner with a great atmosphere and a dress up for our last night on vacation. When we arrived we were greeted by valet. We were on our way and didn't bring any cash with us so be aware to bring some cash with you to tip the valet. We did not make reservations as it was off-season and a Wednesday night. This was a mistake as we should've made reservations the concierge met us and told us it was a 30 minute wait. Not the most friendly at the front door. We asked if we could be seated at the bar and were told that the bar is completely separate from the restaurant for seating they have their own waitlist, so we stayed with the waitlist for the restaurant and attempted to go to the bar which was full and see if we could get on their waitlist. As the bar was completely full, I attempted to try to find a place to get to speak to a bartender. I found a location that was empty to at least speak to a bartender, she was rude and told me to go to the order here area of the bar and another bartender would take my name our first 5 to 10 minutes at the restaurant did not bode well for customer service. We did get on the waitlist for the bar, which was five couples deep. We sat in the waiting area for 10 to 15 minutes and we're called that our table was ready in the restaurant, I went to the bar to take my name off the list, and again was given a bit of an attitude, and no thank you or pleasantries. We were seated at a two person table just inside the restaurant, Amanda made the comment that it seemed we are at the kids table. This is where the restaurant shined. Our waitress was extremely nice and helpful. She was complementary and providing us with information about the restaurant and the specials we could not have asked for a better waitress or server Amanda ordered the seafood fuccilli and I ordered the crabcakes. For an appetizer I ordered the seafood chowder. The food was amazing. This was by far our best dinner on our vacation. The meal was a little pricey, although the food and atmosphere were pretty amazing. This would be a five star review if not, for the 30 minute experience that we encountered when we arrived. Would we come back is always the question that we ask and when I asked Amanda the same question, she explained that she would be back knowing of our experience when we arrived and know what to expect. Definitely make a reservation and bring cash for the valet. read more

Middle Grounds Grill - Lemon Infused Crab Cakes - Seafood Near Me - Treasure Island, Florida

Great food , service and ambience. Server was friendly . We enjoyed the early dining specials! Delicious desserts!

Fresh seafood, good service, and reasonable prices. Parking can be an issue during busy times, but they do offer valet service.

The 4:30-5:30pm early bird specials $14.99 are fantastic if you want smaller portions. We split the creole egg roll that was accompanied by guacamole, $6 - unusual but very good. My dining partner had the pork tenderloin, two slices, served with mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts with a balsamic demi glace, she enjoyed it. I opted for a bowl of their spicy seafood chowder - it is spicy, full of a variety of seafood, $4. I also ordered the mussels in a very delightful broth, $6. I asked for bread, which they brought 3 warm rolls with olive oil and herbs. Enjoyed glass of cabernet, $10. Very reasonable meal for the quality. read more

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Everything was wonderful, for sure need a reservation ahead of time or else for a weekend it's a long wait! Fish was fresh, great hand crafted cocktails and live music! Was a real treat, will be back to try more next time! read more

Great food and the service is fantastic, you must try the grouper dinner is great we get it every time we go.there.

Our favorite restaurant for fresh fish! The mango nut crusted grouper is 10/10 every single time. I don't know how they do it... sure does make it hard to switch up and try different things. We also love their tuna appetizers. If you save any room for dessert try the crème brûlée! read more

Fresh seafood, great steaks, and friendly service -- and the cozy atmosphere made it even better. Definitely worth a visit.

Wow what an awesome time and place. Jen our waitress was just awesome! Had a great high top table in front of the live music which was really great. Then the food! Seafood chowder with just the right amount of spice. The tuna tower and the Snapper which were on the specials menu were simply incredible! Highly recommend this place. read more

The service was amazing. Our server was fantastic I believe her name was Melissa. The food was presented beautifully and tasted great. Three had steaks and they said they were some of the best steaks they ever had. I had the grouper blackened and it was to die for. The ambiance was great except we had a table next to us that was extremely loud. Overall a great experience we will be going back. read more

Service I won't discuss, everyplace is having a hard time finding help. Bread & Oil/herbs was delish Our crab cake app was very good, but 1 small crab cake seemed skimpy. The Creole egg roll was nice idea, but could have been better a bit more spicy or sea food instead of chicken. Husband ordered octopus salad, and presentation was not great. Dish just looked small & dingy. Octopus was fresh & tasted good. My shrimp screwers were just OK, would not order them again. Overall our hotel recommended this place and it was OK, but we would not rush back read more

Middle Grounds Grill - Octopus salad - Seafood Near Me - Treasure Island, Florida

Had been a patron for many, many years. It used to be so good! Took clients there. Now it's simply a tourist trap with sub- par food. Servers are wonderful and accommodating. It's strictly a tourist trap now, long waits, difficult parking, sad to sad goodbye but GOOD BYE read more

Middle Grounds Grill was everything I hoped it would be for some very fresh fish. We didn't get appetizers and they forgot the bread so we got right to it. I had the catch of the day which was a choice of 3 different fish that were literally caught that day. I chose the grouper and added a lobster tail. I also ordered a glass of white wine. We asked for the bread and it came with some nice oil and herb mixture which we really liked. My fish was very good, I asked for it grilled, I think it could have been cooked more but that was personal preference. The lobster tail was ok. I was expecting better but it did come with fancy butter with a candle under it to keep it warm. There was also rice and string beans, the rice was ok but I loved the stringbeans. Very fresh and not over cooked. My daughter had a fish that was crusted with nuts and not sure what else but I tasted it and it was delicious. My other daughter had the vegetable pasta because she doesn't eat meat or fish. She did not like it but it was the only reasonable thing on the menu that she could eat. Bummer for her. They should have a few vegetarian items for people to choose from. All in all it was a good experience. The inside of the restaurant was nice and clean. The waitress was very friendly and seemed happy to be there. We were too full for dessert. read more

Middle Grounds Grill - Fresh Groper with a lobster tail. Fish was very good, lobster was ok. - Seafood Near Me - Treasure Island, Florida

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this place is so average, for the price of my fettuccine it tasted like spaghettios. but the customer service is good and the restaurant but dinner in my party of 8 nobody was wowed. Side note we got a couple whiffs of dog food "ewww" quote from my brother. read more

Middle Grounds Grill comes highly recommended! The staff had no issues accommodating a group of 8+. Service was prompt, accurate, and accommodating. All of the food was delicious, and the filet was very tender! For being right off the beach, it is a very nice and upscale restaurant the ambience is very nice! read more

I was amazed by this place! Best steak I've ever had. The egg rolls were also delicious. Great happy hour and excellent service. I wish I took pictures of all my food but it smelled so good I went right into it. I'll definitely be back read more

It was nice to catch one of our favorite dinner spots on a semi-slow night. Our adult kids joined us for a birthday and early anniversary dinner, and it could not have been a nicer evening. Our party of 5 had different dishes, ranging from the snapper special to my surf & turf. My filet was one of the best steaks I've ever had. The flavor was fabulous and the steak extra tender. The snapper special was great. My favorite part of any visit is the key lime tower read more

Middle Grounds Grill - Key lime tower dessert - Seafood Near Me - Treasure Island, Florida

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Outstanding!! Food and service excellent!! Drinks were served as ordered. Surrounding areas clean and well kept.

The ambiance was perfect. Very nice upscale restaurant. The perfect change from all the beach bars. Food was delicious. Service was efficient. Totally enjoyable. Went here twice in four days! read more

Food and service is always great!!! Also, if you're looking for gluten free options, this is a very good place. I love coming here when I'm in town. So glad they survived hurricanes, Helene and Milton!!! read more

Kudos for such a turn around recovery from the storms. We were so excited to revisit this fantastic restaurant while in St Pete area. Sitting outside bc our favorite bar tender Michael was off that night, the bar is our best seat! We love the atmosphere and food and return every year. Only four starts bc some of our favorite foods were taken off the menu, pork chops being one of them. read more

We have been here five times so far and every time was absolutely perfect! The food, the service, the ambience, the valet parking... Wonderful! read more

Really enjoyed Middle Grounds Grill's take on seafood. We tried the chefs special, Mahi Mahi Oscar with wild rice and a pecan crusted snapper with sweet potato mash. The flavors paired perfectly together. We were seated right away, enjoyed complimentary bread, and had a very attentive waitress. Would recommend if you're looking for a nice dinner on treasure island! Oh and it's right next to super scoops ice cream which was THE BEST! read more

Middle Grounds Grill - Chefs Special - Snapper and Mahi Mahi - Seafood Near Me - Treasure Island, Florida

The food and ambiance were amazing! So glad I got the salmon the waiter recommended because it was 10/10. The desert was amazing as well! If I'm ever back in Tampa I will come back! read more

Middle Grounds Grill - Entrance - Seafood Near Me - Treasure Island, Florida

Welcome back Middle Grounds, food service and atmosphere all match or exceed pre-flood operations. Glad to see the quality as good if not better and certainly one of the go to destinations on the beach!!!! read more

Lovely restaurant very close to Treasure Island Municipal Beach. My partner and I decided to stop by to have some appetizers, before heading to a bar. A young, blonde hostess wasn't very pleasant when we arrived. If the ladies welcoming people into your establishment aren't very inviting or helpful, it really doesn't set a good tone for the rest of one's dining experience, I would like to thank Kevin for his service, it was really was wonderful. He was knowledgeable about local beer and the menu, and he made very helpful suggestions. I am glad we were able to sit at the bar to dine and drink. We enjoyed the food tremendously. It was extremely fresh, well seasoned and beautifully presented. I particularly enjoyed the fried calamari, which can sometimes be a hit or miss because of over-seasoning or being drenched in oil, but the calamari was delicious. Check out this restaurant! read more

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I hate being one to have a part in bringing their overall 4 stars but our experience was less than stellar. Of I was working again in the area and on our last night there we wanted a nice dinner. This area has a lot of "Seafood Shacks" which I love but Middle Grounds" is more in line with finer dining. So with no reservation we try walking in and get seated immediately. Our waitress Kirsten, I think, reportedly wears the crown of "Best Waitress Ever", and although there were issues with our meal, she still wears the crown in my opinion. So the problem. I ordered the scallops which were good. My wife orders the Filet, with medium temp. Comes well done. Without hesitation Kirsten takes it back for a new one. I already have my meal so unless I want it to go cold while waiting I have to start eating while waiting for my wife's new steak. Finally comes out but this time very rare. Unacceptable. It took so long I had no choice but to finish eating. The manager comes over to apologize but the damage is beyond repair. She just sends it back and they take it off the bill. They comped desert which I guess was the boy right thing to do. As for Kirsten, she was outwardly horrified by this chain of events. I guess these things happen but twice with the same meal is totally unacceptable. I probably won't be in that area soon but I'll have to pass if I am there. Sorry. Still love you Kirsten, "Best Waitress Ever " read more