Steamworks Pub on the New Port Richey Promenade My wife and…read moreI have been working our way through the downtown New Port Richey restaurant scene, and on Friday night we stopped at Steamworks Pub on the newly renovated promenade just off Main Street. The place is smaller than it first appears, though the front patio gives it a more spacious feel. Inside, there is a narrow bar with about 15 seats and four high-top tables along the walls and windows. The setup has an old-school pub feel, with shelves of bottles behind the bar and several big-screen TVs for the sports crowd. We were greeted by Scott, who was serving as both bartender and server. Great name... hes wearing the "WTF Scott" tee shirt pictured. I didn't ask. He was friendly, offered good suggestions, and made me a very tasty Buffalo Trace Manhattan. My wife went with a draft beer, and the service got the evening off to a strong start. Following Scott's recommendation, I ordered the Drunken Shrimp Mac and Cheese. He promised four shrimp, but the dish arrived with five, which earned him a "WTF Scott"? And and a fist bump. My wife chose the chop steak hoagie, and that was a winner as well. We ended up taking home half the hoagie and a portion of the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was not especially traditional--it was more like pasta in a loose, cheesy sauce with a texture closer to tomato sauce--but it was still tasty. The hoagie was especially good, with a soft bun that held the meat, mushrooms, and onions together well. One drawback is the amount of underused space near the bathrooms and rear hallway, though making better use of it would probably require a costly renovation. Even so, the patio was busy, the atmosphere was very casual, and both the food and service were solid. Our total came to a little under $50 before tax and tip, although the roughly 3% credit card surcharge is always an annoyance. Overall, Steamworks Pub is a super-casual spot with good food, friendly staff, and reasonable prices. It is definitely worth a try.

Fun little place in New Port Richey with outdoor seating on the new pedestrian mall…read more The staff is very friendly and checked on our party of four regularly. Lots of fun drink options and our group tried several. The food was good and recommend the pickle pizza. Sounds odd, but was actually pretty tasty. It does get crowded on Friday and Saturday nights, but will go back for the fun vibe.

Great atmosphere. Cold drinks and the staff was awesome. It's close to home and plenty of…read moreparking. A great local hang out.

I don't spend a lot of time in Port Richey, but I'm glad that I know of a great dive bar now for…read moreanytime I'm in town. Staff and the patrons were very chill and friendly. There was a great vibe in the air. I love the fact that this place has multiple spaces where you can hang out, both indoors and outdoors. Drinks were good. What you would expect from a worthy dive bar. I'll be back, mateys.

Emily over charged me for my drinks and was rude all night. Won't be coming here again after being…read morea regular for years

I. Love. This. Bar. Drinks, cheap. Bartenders, wonderful. Darts, pool, slots (and indoor smoking)…read more - what more could you want ? Touch tunes and 10 TV's you say? They got that too.

This is my new favorite bar in downtown new port Richey. Such a vibe! Love the ambiance and the…read morestaff are great. Very friendly and welcoming. They don't serve food but their drinks are fantastic. It's also dog friendly and they have an outdoor area you can hang out. I'll definitely be here a lot!

Fun place to play trivia! Small little place but lots of seating arrangements. Lots of drink…read moreoptions that are unique. There was an area in the back that was available for games.

Hi great food. I had a wonderful dinner here great ambiance perfect lighting really set the mood…read morefor my anniversary dinner. I highly recommend this place.

This is my 1st time at Venom's and I was truly blown away! Don't let the rustic look of the the…read moreestablishment throw you off the trail to find mouthwatering cuisine. I had the burger and it was an experience. The ground beef was fresh and the spice was on point. The bar service is on point and the libations along with some fresh tunes will calm even the most disturbed emotions!! Stick around for a while and you will be right in place for an epic night of pure musical talent! "I'll Be Back"

We got there late after the band started (band was great!) and there were no tables inside but they…read morewere accommodating and sat us on the Main Street patio side. The bartender served us there and she was fantastic!! Our bacon jam burger was perfect and fries were great. The prices are really reasonable too--seems like the only place not doubling them lately. The only issue I had was the pecan old fashioned--it was incredibly sweet.

Two pretty fun and tasty experiences at The Social over the last couple of months. Drinks were…read moregreat yet a bit pricey for signature cocktails. Food was on point each time- they have delicious flatbreads now. Bourbon bar service was great but table service was a bit slow, and outdoor bar service was nothing to write home about- food orders were messed up and drinks were added to the wrong customers' bills- area to improve upstairs. The venue itself is a blast and there is always a friendly face or a fun event on the agenda there.

After moving to Florida a friend introduced me to Starkey and I enjoyed for day one. I have since…read morebeen back dozens of times and always have a good experience. The atmosphere is rustic and chill, and the servers are super friendly. My fave bartender Val already knows my drink of choice and is always fun to chat with. I have been attended Karaoke, Trivia, and the live music and the crowd is always fun. Don't miss this spot!

We've been to Starkey Market quite a few times, and overall we really enjoy it. The atmosphere is…read morebeautiful, the live music nights are always a great time, and it's one of our favorite places to bring the kids because they have so much fun playing while we relax. The overall vibe is what keeps us coming back. That said, we've had multiple unpleasant experiences with the same male bartender. The first time I visited, I had never been there before and asked which beer was the most popular or what people ordered the most. Instead of answering my question, he simply pointed at the menu on the wall and said, "That's our menu." I wasn't asking what beers you had, I was asking for a recommendation. It came across as dismissive. On another visit, I had a wonderful experience with a female bartender. She was friendly, accommodating, and made my drink exactly how I requested. Unfortunately, on a later visit I ended up with the same male bartender again. I ordered a cocktail and politely asked if he could make it a little sweeter. His response was, "We make it how we make it." I told him that was completely fine and just asked if he could make it slightly sweeter. He replied, "I'll try." The drink came out with no sweetness at all, and it honestly didn't seem like any effort was made to accommodate a simple request. I don't expect every request to be possible, but I do expect friendly customer service and a willingness to help when it's something so minor. Thankfully, the atmosphere, events, and the rest of the staff have been great enough that we continue coming back. I just hope the customer service is more consistent because Starkey Market is otherwise such a wonderful place.

Cool service Brenda is amazing Atmosphere is chill…read more Only con is small building and they allow smoking ewww

Love this place!!!! Suzi, the bartender is super friendly and nice. The atmosphere at the bar is…read morevery chill and friendly. It's our new go to bar.