We went to the Crab Shack after looking at the reviews. Most of the complaints dealt with the…read moreambiance, and we didn't mind a dive so we checked it out. The restaurant isn't bad, but the food wasn't great either. I had blackened snapper and it was a bit overcooked, more charred than blackened, I'd recommend sticking to the fried options. I thought seriously about the Swamp Combination (frog legs, gator, and catfish), and I'd do that if I go back. The service staff was very friendly, and they have $2 domestic beers during happy hour.

The floors need to be removed and refinished. Had to be 3 or 4 different levels and types of…read moretiles. Very uneven and cracked. We thought our waiter was high as we had to repeat how to split the checks for a party of 9 at least 5 times. The food - we had onion rings- good. Jalepeno poppers - good. (Why I gave 2 stars) The clam chowder tasted good, but was kind of gummy. Husband had fish and chips - batter lacked flavor but was crunchy. Coleslaw - flavorless. I had the broiled seafood platter with pretty much only "butter" for seasoning (I put that in quotes because the "butter" that was served with my baked potato was butter-flavored spread. So not sure if they had real butter in the joint at all). The cheese for my loaded potato was velveeta? Or cheese wiz? Unsure. The size of the piece of fish was the smallest piece of fish I've ever had, like 3 inches wide and 2 inches long. There were 5 small shrimp and 5 small scallops. The best part of my dish was the rice, but as a diabetic I could only taste a bite of it. Also, I was unsure about tartar sauce being kept on the table...isn't that a mayo-based sauce and needs refrigeration? Had I been consulted on choosing a restaurant, I would have said no to this one as I usually don't eat at less than 4.3 stars for a reason.

Great shrimp po boy and "clambo" which is a mix of the clam chowder and gumbo…read more Terrible service by Sophia, though.

Casual Clam fried shrimp. 10/10. 12 medium sized shrimp perfectly breaded and cooked. $14. IMO best…read morein town. Tatar and Cocktail sauce 10/10. Shrimp served with crinkle cut fries. Soft and tasty but I wish I'd ordered them crispy. I mixed them together for a tasty treat. Immediate service and food came out fresh and piping hot in minutes.

I saw this place from a St Pete Facebook group so I was excited to try it out because I absolutely…read morelove seafood boils - crabs, shrimp, corn, potatoes, yum! This place is definitely a hole in the wall. It was very easy to miss. It's not in the best neighborhood but it's off a busy street so very easy to get to from downtown. Fyi- this place is cash only so I'm glad I bought cash. It was a bit hard to communicate with the lady there but she was very nice. The prices are super reasonable and my food came out pretty fast. Like others say, there's no ac so it was hot waiting for my food. The hot seasoning was very good. Not too salty or buttery. Maybe I'll try the garlic one next time. I'm glad I stopped by for lunch! Always happy to support a local small family business. The only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is because I didn't get whole crabs. Mine was all cut up and no shell.

First off, this would be more accurately described as a 'Crab/Shrimp Shack' - they only seem to do…read moreboiled seafood with the exception of a few sides. The boil solution was quite good and added fantastic flavor to the potatoes. The boiled shrimp were tasty enough and well cooked but I'd venture to guess frozen imports and not the fresh gulf variety most other places around boast. I'll probably go back, mostly because the convenience of the location to my place of work. It's takeout only, they have a/c but don't operate it, so call ahead or plan to wait in the car or sweat it out in he summer months.

The place is not much to look at, but the prices are friendly. The portion is decent portion. Of…read morecourse, taste great too.

It's giving southern shrimp boil, but in a Chinese restaurant…read more Good quality food for cheap. Don't be deterred by the dingy aesthetics.

Many years ago, when we lived in Atlanta Georgia my family had an absolute favourite spot to dine…read more That place was called Po Folks. It had family style meals on long tables that felt like you joined multiple families at a big feast. We were giant fans of their fried chicken and their hush puppies. Unfortunately, like so many restaurants Po Folks closed their doors forever and our favourite dining place became only a memory. That was until we visited my sister in Saint Petersburg, Florida. While looking for a local restaurant, lo and behold, we found a Po folks! Upon further investigation we found that there are five Po Folks restaurants still in existence and except for the Saint Petersburg location all are in northern Florida. With our expectations off the chart, understanding that memories are often better than the actual events, we visited the Saint Petersburg's Po Folks Restaurant. Although the decor was somewhat different (not as large and the old white and blue chequered design is now red and white), we're happy to report that the food was just as good. The Service: Our server was delightful and happy to hear about our previous experience. She made sure our new experience was just as delightful with our glasses always full and our every request fulfilled in a timely manner. The ambiance.: Po folks is set up to feel like a family dining picnic. Designed to feel like a family dining picnic, it's feel is quite a change from the typical Metro Restaurant experience. The design matches the type of 'cookin' and friendly service to a tee. The food: How we initially found the Saint Petersburg Po Folks came about by a challenge we have faced since our move to Florida and that is finding a well-made whole catfish. In Texas there were many restaurants that offered whole (not filets) catfish to choose from. Not in Florida where we have not found a single restaurant that offers whole catfish. But lo and behold, Po Folks came up when we made our "whole catfish" search. Although not quite as large a catfish as what we are used to in Texas, the catfish was delightfully moist and flaky and easily came off the bone. The fried chicken and fried okra were just as fantastic as we remembered and the hush puppies were moist and a bit sweet, just as we love them. We also tried their lemonade which was well balanced (not too tart or too sweet.). We're sad that there is no Po Folks down in the south Florida area but as my sister said "we'll now be seeing a lot more of you, just be sure to stop in and visit with us along with your visit to Po folks."

The food was fantastic! The food came out very quickly for a party of more than 30. I had the…read moreblackened fish samwich which I would eat again. The sweet tea isn't so sweet. The service was great. It feels like home inside. The bathrooms were clean although still older. I definitely would come back to try more food and recommend anyone to eat here. I was very satisfied.

whew, this food is INCREDIBLE. I've never had a bad meal here. the seasoning and flavor is…read morediviiine, so savory, and the seafood is always cooked perfectly for me. The wait can be long but it's always worth it. The price point is on point. If you want great seafood in St Pete that you can take home and eat in peace, go here!

Overall really good seafood at very fair prices. The shrimp…read morescampi was delicious with a generous portion of shrimp for $15. The fried shrimp dinner was excellent. The batter on the shrimp is just right. And whatever you do get a side of hush puppies they are crispy and delicious!

Stopped here based on the reviews and that we were in downtown St Pete with some friends. It's a…read moresmall kitschy place with some good local seafood. It's not a big place but they have outdoor seating, the night were were there it was chilly so we sat inside in the back dining room. It's got a fun nautical feel with lots of local references on the walls. We started with the local smoked fish spread and the southern favorite of hush puppies. The fish spread had great flavor and came with the usual saltine crackers, hot sauce and jalepanos. The hush puppies were hot and full of cornbread flavor. I always hope that the usual saltine crackers don't show up with the fish spread but it seems to be a tradition. I ordered the Ahi Tuna tacos and WOW these might be the best I've ever had and I have ordered these all over the country. The amount of Ahi tuna was unexpected and a ton. There wasn't a lot of others ingredients on the tacos so the taste of the tuna was really the main taste and man was it good. My wife ordered the Mahi Taco bowl and was super happy with it as well. It consisted of blackened Mahi topped with Cheddar Jack Cheese, Mango Salsa, Remoulade Sauce, on a bed of Black Beans and Rice. I didn't try it in the restaurant but she brought it home with us and I had her leftovers the next day and they were great. I'm a craft beer guy and my only complaint was they didn't have a big selection of local craft beer. We'll definitely go back and try a few more of the dishes.

The food and hospitality was wonderful. We never had the butter poured directly on the Maryland…read morestyle blue crab before and oh my god was it delicious. The crabs were juicy. The sides were perfect as well. All around a great experience. We will be back.

I drove all the way from Tampa for 5 pounds of crawfish and a boiled peanut platter for a dinner…read moreparty. The staff was so friendly and helpful with placing my order and making additional accommodations. The crawfish were amazing! All my guests, including those who had never had any before, loved them. We will be back to find in for the AYCE special in the future.