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.

Pleasant Surprise finding Welton! And when I say surprise, I mean surprise - found it on Yelp but…read moreyou're not going to see it from the road. The restaurant is located behind the German club on 66th Street, a second business in the German club parking lot! Apparently, the family that has his place is from Maine and they got a lot of success brewing beer. That's success led them to start the restaurant serving seafood from a family business in Maine. We started off with a bowl of New England clam chowder and a dozen oysters. To what are whistles we got a glass of their tap Chardonnay and a beer. My wife's Chardonnay was ridiculously good! But nothing could beat those oysters - sweet with a little bit of brine, and very fresh. For dinner we got a lobster roll - they come hot or cold, with the hot coming with melted butter. We also got the fried haddock roll.... Wow! Both were fantastic! I know we overdid it with dinner.... We even got an order of the whole belly clams. I didn't think anyone in Florida served those down here! Absolutely ridiculous . In short, we had fantastic dinner and terrific beverages. I really recommend you at least try to find the place - we almost didn't go in because of its awkward location and the fact that no cars were outside. We saw the place was open and decided to have a appetizer because the Yelp review was so strong, and I'm glad we did! I told the two people there they should park their cars nearby so patrons would see them..... Anyway, I'm going back again, but this time I'm bringing friends!

I'm so happy a spot like this exists near me…read more Food was delicious. We got a dozen oysters and the Connecticut lobster roll. I was sad they didnt have chowder so next time I'll try that and the maine lobster roll. Oysters are from Maine and they were spot on. They do an oyster special on Thursdays and Ill be back for that! Great selection of beers - they brew in house and have some other local ones. They also do flights which is great. Caylen was our server and he was great and knowledgeable. There's also ton of parking in the back. If you like good beers and maine style seafood this spot is for you!

I visited for lunch with coworkers and hadn't done any research so I wasn't sure what to expect but…read morewas very pleasantly surprised. The decor is cute, the staff were friendly and attentive and the food was good. It's a little on the pricey side but there isn't much in DTSP that isn't so that is to be expected. I will definitely be adding it to the rotation when I am working DT.

Made a same-day reservation for Friday at 6pm for 2 people with no problem. Showed up and were sat…read moreimmediately. Inside of the restaurant is pretty cool and has a modern but dim vibe. We ordered the Cast Iron Focaccia, Snapper Crudo, and both got the Rigatoni Tartufo as our entrees. The Snapper Crudo was decent. It was refreshing overall. One random comment is I wish the cucumbers were cut more thin. The Focaccia bread was good but not an average focaccia. The olive oil & vinegar was a unique add that I enjoyed since the focaccia alone wasn't show stopping. The Rigatoni Tartufo was underwhelming. I was so excited about it but it was rich and didn't have a flavor I loved. I was disappointed in the dish and wouldn't order it again. Overall, service was good and the meal itself was fine. I won't rush to come back, but I have also definitely had worse meals in my life.

The service was great, and their recommendations were spot on. Ordered the jalapeño cheddar sausage…read moreas the menus stated they are all made in their kitchen. It was delicious and so was the mustard it came with. My partner usually doesn't like mustard but he said this one complimented the sausage well. We sat inside by the kitchen so we had the pleasure of seeing all the food look and smelling delicious as it left the kitchen. Outside seating is also available. Everything we ordered was amazing. Only regret was not coming in my actual birthday for the free meal.

Stillwaters Tavern is a St. Pete spot I keep coming back to, and this visit was another solid one…read moreoverall! We started with the crispy pork belly, which looked a little on the drier side when it arrived but don't let that fool you, the brown sugar bourbon glaze it was dressed in was delicious. Really enjoyed it as a starter. The tavern burger came highly recommended as one of their best dishes, and while it was a good burger, it didn't quite blow us away. Surprisingly mild on flavor despite the toppings, and it's a BIG boy... which I know some people love, but I tend to prefer a smash burger so I'll take partial responsibility for that note! The fries, however, were excellent... textured, crispy, exactly how fries should be. The real standout of the visit was the chilaquiles (the chef's brunch special). It ran a little dry, but the flavors more than made up for it. The combination of crunchy tortilla chips, smoky sauce, pickled onions, egg, avocado, and cilantro all together was just so good... my boyfriend was equally obsessed. Would absolutely order again. Service was great and overall had a really enjoyable visit... Stillwaters continues to deliver a solid experience and I'll keep coming back!

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.

Great place Amazing staff good food great pricing !!!Def come!!Had the grouper sandwich delicious!!!read more

A big group of us last night. The food was amazing with unexpected combinations of flavors and…read moretextures and the drinks were great too. I also fell in love with the staff. I will definitely come back. tip: try the smoked bacon wrapped Oreos - surprisingly delightful.

Great time at Doc Ford's on Monday night! The food, music, view, and the service were great. Our…read moreserver Josh was the best, he had great suggestions for dinner, and was very attentive to our needs.

What an absolutely amazing view and the atmosphere is very relaxed and fun and you feel it as soon…read moreas you walk in. We met friends and were lucky enough on a Saturday night to find a parking spot right on the pier and only had to walk a short distance to get there. I HIGHLY recommend making reservations as it is always crowded and we got seated right away even when getting there 10 minutes early. Both my son and I had the special which was grouper stuffed with crabmeat over garlic mashed potatoes and our one friend had steak and said it was very tender and tasty (I did not try it) and the other had a pasta dish which she finished completely because she said it was so good. Wait staff was very attentive and I try to go here at least once every time I'm in St Petersburg because it's that good with an amazing view!!

Sky, Isabella, and G are the best! Pulled up with 15 people and got excellent service. If you're…read morethinking about going here- do yourself a favor and go. Food and atmosphere were incredible.

Visiting from Los Angeles, CA. The establishment was a random choice. I must say, It has been the…read morebest meal that I have had in Florida! We were welcomed and seated by sweet Scarlett. Our server,Jose, was the best. Very respectful, professional, attentive and knowledgeable. The manager, Kong, came to greet us and made sure we were satisfied. In my curious conversation we found out that he was from LA, CA as well! We mentioned that we wished they had a Crane in California. The food was AMAZING! As an appetizer we shared a beet mango salad. It was so well prepared. My hunny had the surf and turf. He said it was delicious and cooked perfectly. I had the filet mignon plate over vegetables. They were both cooked to perfection! the steak was so tender and flavorful! We also had a side of white rice and it was also perfectly cooked. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND The CRANE.

Had a great experience at Ceviche Restaurant. The cocktail was excellent -- I ordered the cucumber…read moregimlet, and it was made to perfection. The charcuterie board was delicious, and the paella was just as good. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and drinks. I would definitely revisit and highly recommend it.

I love this place. I never have a bad experience here…read more Started with a Paloma that was very tasty. Ordered the pequillos rellenos, a fav of mine, always delicious. Also the queso de cabra, rich and spicy. A terrific mix of tastes on your pallette. Switched to a nice red wine and got the lamb chops, Mediterranean style, with feta, dill and eggplant cabonata...WOW...off the charts good. For dessert I got a nice smokey flavorful drink, which was on their website, but not the menu. Although missing a couple garnished it was still very enjoyable. (Sorry, forgot the name) Had a wonderful bartender who served me too