All of the above.. service was great! Daily drink special…read morewas delicious The shrimp appetizer was great as well as t the coleslaw and in particular the coconut rice ‼‼‼

Overrated! Ended up…read morehere while visiting the area based on reviews. Perhaps we tried the wrong things, but we were hungry (which usually increases the appreciation for the food), and our choices ranged from not good to good. The dip appetizer- Not good. It was the crab dip with seasoned cheez-it shaped crackers. The crab did not have good flavor and the crackers were over salted. Wasn't a good balance for my taste buds. Didn't eat most of it. The oysters appetizer- Good. They were fresh which is ALWAYS appreciated. I didnt like that the shells weren't rinsed, which led to alot of shell in my slurps and the actual oyster sizes ranged from normal to small. One was almost tiny. My main meal- Good. I had the special...a Blackened Hogfish stuffed with crab and scallops. The fish on it's own was ok, but the bites with the stuffing as the whole were good. The rice and beans along with it were cooked perfectly. My friend had the Blackened Grouper and enjoyed it thoroughly. Desserts- Very Good- 50/50. The Coconut Cheesecake was absolutely DELICIOUS, definitely homemade. The Chocolate Cheesecake was just ok, but killed the sweet treat itch. Ambiance- Tranquil. If you're looking for beautiful scenery while eating pretty good food out on the patio area, this is it. The main dining area upstairs was a typical old seafood diner type vibe. The bathrooms are also located upstairs. Service was informative and attentive. It wasn't the best seafood I've had, but I'd definitely come back for the view. Pricing was fair. Check them out!

Great Food and Service, Nice and clean restaurant. I will definitely return and recommend to any…read moreand everyone visiting Tampa, St Pete, and Clearwater area. John was a great Host and Server. P.S. I rarely give reviews.

Was amazing no long story . The momma is amazing gravy outstanding and the best chorizo i have had…read morein long time

We stopped in here on a whim while exploring the shops nearby and were pleasantly surprised. The…read moreview alone makes it worth a visit, but the food sealed the deal. They had a fresh catch of grouper that day, so we decided to try the grouper nuggets. They're market price, but absolutely worth it. Even our friend preferred them over his fried fish. The batter was light, crispy, and delicious. Our kids ordered the bacon cheese fries and loved them. Just a heads-up: they use a nacho cheese sauce rather than shredded cheese, which some people may prefer to know ahead of time. Our friend from Massachusetts ordered the lobster sub (also market price) and said it was worth every penny. My husband and I split the grouper nuggets and the Philly cheesesteak. The bread is brought in from up north, and our server's recommendation did not disappoint. The sandwich was rich, flavorful, and one of the highlights of the meal. We also tried the onion rings. They use a beer batter, which wasn't our favorite, but that's more of a personal preference than a criticism. Overall, we'd definitely return if we're in the area again. The only downside was parking--$29.99 for two hours is pretty brutal. Thankfully, the food and atmosphere helped make up for it.

I did not eat here. I will never eat here. First, parking. $32 for 2 hours. What a joke. I drove…read morearound and found a free spot for disabled people. I have a tag, so I parked. (I usually don't use disabled parking, but there were several spaces available, so I did). Second, it was full of tourists. Man, I hate going to places that attract a lot of tourists. IYKYK. Third, I asked a server if it was "seat yourself". She rudely replied that she was a server, there were people waiting, and I had to wait outside until they called me. Well excuse the hell out of me for not knowing how y'all do things. I am a forgiving person. I can forgive a lot of things. But I absolutely will not forgive or tolerate rude behavior from anyone. The story has a happy ending though. I found a better place. Free parking. Mostly locals. And a very friendly bartender. Excellent grouper sandwich too. Dockside Dave's. Alls well that ends well!

Hands down, our favorite place! The beer is ice cold and…read moredelicious. The food is amazing! Don't sleep on the specials! The dessert is our favorite place...but really it feels like home, because of the fantastic people!

Had a lunch with a few friends at the Wheelhouse on a Friday. The first compliment goes to the…read moreserver who was apparently also the bartender and was also the busser! Well-versed on the menu and a very pleasant lady. It's certainly not a fancy place and it looks like it's been around for a while, but it's the kind of place where you might like to hang out at the bar. Everyone there seems to be friendly and you get that comfortable feeling. We had a variety of food items, some better than others but nothing below average. Really good salads, as you can see by the pictures, a nice job on the chicken wings, a BLT that was pretty tasty; the butternut squash soup was OK, pretty thick and not hot at all. One was returned to the kitchen to be heated up. There was a chicken dip that really didn't hit the spot, and the tortilla chips that came with it seem to be past their prime. As for the fried mushrooms. I found them pretty much ordinary. A nice surprise were the brussels sprouts with balsamic and goat cheese. Really really good. Overall, I would give the food about a 3 1/2 stars at the service five stars so what averages out around four stars. Like I said it looks like a nice place to hang around and have a couple of beverages and a little something to eat.

Excellent service, our waitress was great, The food was…read morealso excellent . It's also pet friendly, I'd highly recommend enjoying your meals here,

Rick's reef goes dive bar at the beach vibe, and it's hard to go wrong there. We came for some…read moresmall bites and a snack because we missed lunch, but too early for dinner. The lobster fries were good but pretty greasy and too much for one person. I could only eat a small portion, regardless of the good taste, it was a lot. And unfortunately the server wasn't the best in being attentive. Lastly our grouper bites were a bit rubbery and not very tasty.. The best part was the ambiance or vibes but even at that it's all outside and not the best for all weather.

Wow. What an amazing spot. We went to the beach and needed a bit of food after and this spot…read moredelivered. We called Johnny to set up a table for 10 people and he was amicable and great on the phone. By the time we left the beach and arrived everything was setup. Service was fast. The food and local Florida beers were great. We ordered multiple pizzas, strombolis, chips, pretzel, and garlic bread. Everything was great. The entire family had a great time. Amazing food, service, and a very chill atmosphere.

Excellent Stromboli and beer selection. Very classic local…read more Restaurant and bar. Wings and Stromboli or pizza is great. Excellent local pub. Support our local team!!!

I love that you can either walk up straight from the beach or dine in on a regular day! They have…read moreso many great drink options and a fabulous pizza.

Wow. I expected more from a place rated 4 stars. To be…read morespecific we went to the beach bar because the restaurant wasn't open yet. The very first issue was parking. Parking is minimum $50 a day + fees. A cocktail? For an hour? Haha no. I'm being mildly disingenuous. The bar staff (and likely restaurant staff) will give you a QR code to validate all $58 of your parking. But it made me acutely miss a time when you could just park and patronize an establishment. Just don't forget to validate your parking, cuz they sure didn't ask preemptively. They were celebrating a 3-day grand reopening when we went on Saturday. There was *one* artisan in their market space. The music was pumping loud enough to not be able to converse. Although it drew a crowd of younger folks, there was not much to behold from the "grand" reopening. Not even s cost of paint. The beach bar may not have been part of the sprucing up idk, I didn't see anything worth celebrating. I meant to look at the size of the cocktail cup that we got (small), but $13-14 for a cocktail is highway robbery for the end result. And $18 for 6 wings ($3 a wing) was a little disappointing. I expected better of a Hilton adjoined restaurant. No one part was terrible. It was just the way they matched up - loud, expensive, small portions. If you're loud maybe you're cheap and tasty. If you're expensive, maybe you're fast and delicious. This was all the worst parts of a bar that doesn't care about its patrons' economics. A bar that wants to serve tourists with mediocrity and move on to the next crop of people who will never be there again. If you're a tourist it'll probably be fine, if overpriced. If you're a local, don't bother. To be fair, we should ask if there was anything good. hm ... no. We won't be returning. 3 stars is probably generous.

Shrimpy's Blues Bistro is such a great spot if you're looking for a relaxed waterfront seafood…read morerestaurant. The atmosphere was laid-back and the service was excellent from start to finish. We started with the jambalaya as an appetizer, and it was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and the perfect way to kick off the meal. For my entrée, I ordered the blackened shrimp tacos, which were delicious and packed with flavor. My husband had the catch of the day sandwich with fresh snapper, and he really enjoyed it as well. Everything tasted fresh, the portions were generous, and the quality was fantastic. We'll definitely be back the next time we're at the beach. Highly recommend if you're craving fresh seafood in a casual waterfront setting!

We had lunch at Shrimpy's Blues Bistro during our visit to St. Pete Beach last Wednesday. There…read moreweren't many customers when we arrived, probably because it was still a weekday. Although the restaurant has beautiful waterfront seating, we chose to sit inside since it was very hot outside. We started with the Louisiana Seafood Gumbo (bowl, $13.97), which was delicious. The Chicken Wings ($13.89 for 6 pieces) were outstanding and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. They were definitely my favorite dish of the meal. We also tried the Shrimp-N-Grits ($27.97), which was a unique combination of Argentine red shrimp, creamy cheese grits, sausage, tomatoes, scallions, and other ingredients. It was flavorful and different from anything we've had before. The Jambalaya ($21.93) was just okay. It had plenty of ingredients, but it was a little too salty for my taste. The service was excellent, and the staff were friendly and attentive. The restaurant also has a full bar and, I believe, live music in the evenings, making it a great place to relax. We'll definitely come back the next time we're in St. Pete Beach.

Skidder's rebrand into Sunset Kitchen is everything St. Pete Beach needed. With Chef Marcos leading…read morethe kitchen, the new menu is thoughtfully curated, highlighting locally sourced, high-quality ingredients while still staying approachable and affordable--a rare and refreshing combo. The remodel is absolutely stunning. Think beach luxe: vibrant, airy, and open, with a welcoming coastal energy that instantly elevates the space without losing its laid-back charm. Beyond the food and design, the staff and new ownership truly shine. The service is warm, attentive, and genuinely excited about what they've created--and it shows in every detail. Whether you're a local or visiting St. Pete Beach, Sunset Kitchen is the new go-to spot. It's perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner, with live music, TVs at the bar for sports, and a menu that offers something for every age and taste. Can't say enough good things--this place is a must-visit.

We walked in at 9:20 on a Saturday. There was one table sat outside (never a great sign when almost…read moreno one is seated at a restaurant that's been opened 80 minutes on a weekend). We were greeted, if you can call it that, by a server who rolled his eyes and said, "give us a few minutes there is only two of us," as he walked by us. Again, there was ONE table sat outside. I understand hating a morning shift or being in the weeds but one single employee and his terrible attitude just ended our willingness to even try SKD Kitchen and Drinks. Bummer considering we're local and love to patron local restaurants, but with that being our first impression we imagined there was no way it would improve so we left.

@Peter N and I had a nice lunch here today. He's my friend and not the owner of the bistro. We…read moredidn't meet that Pete... Driving here, I didn't know what to expect or realize the layout or scope of this place, Island Grand at TradeWinds. It's a four star resort! There was a guard at a formal gate and a sign with significant parking costs. I just told the guard I was eating lunch with a friend at Pete's and he kindly let me in. I should have asked for directions because it turns out this place is a 40 acre resort with multiple parking areas and restaurants. All good! I walked in the main entrance and the gentleman at a desk on the right kindly gave me accurate and friendly directions. I was nicely greeted at the entrance to Pete's, the kind ladies acknowledged my reservation and directed me to where my friend was already sitting. We chatted and the waitress Rosalie introduced herself and took care of us. She was very gracious and helpful and answered our questions about the place. We learned she'd worked in the past at the legendary Hub in Tampa, as well as a few other places! Respect! Thank you for your excellent service Rosalie! You gave us time and space to chat and eat but we're also there at the right moments to take care of us. My chopped salad with salmon added was a nice size portion, very fresh, and the salmon was cooked perfectly, not overcooked as it often is. We enjoyed our meal, took our time, relaxed, chatted, got our checks and found our way back to our cars. It turns out there is parking much closer to the restaurant. Pete's is right on the huge St Pete beach with large windows. But, it's perfectly enclosed so the AC was very welcome on a 93F summer day. Life is good with a delicious lunch at a resort during off-season!

SOLID 5 STARS!…read more Actually the restaurant is 4 stars but bartender Rosalie makes it 5 stars easy. She's cute, witty, and laughs easily. Rosalie told us she earned her bartending chops at The Hub dive bar, which means not only can she mix ANY drink, she can handle any customer, too. I figured I needed some potassium on this blisteringly hot day so she made a Banana Daiquiri ($15). It Hit the spot! All-Star Elite Dave W chose this restaurant for our monthly get together and it did not disappoint. We had 11am reservations at the bar (I'm a bar fly type guy). When I arrived a little before 11:00 both Rosalie & the manager told me they change from the breakfast menu to the lunch menu EXACTLY at 11:00 and if we wanted breakfast we'd have to put in our orders right away. We assured them that the lunch menu was fine, But it was nice of them to inquire and was typical of the intimate service provided. I ordered the portobello melt ($15) and Dave got a Salmon Salad. Both dishes were tasty. The air conditioning was cold, and the views of the beach were hot. Good views of the Chippies on the beach (If you like that sort of thing). Great meal with great conversation = Priceless!