Came here on a not too hot Saturday afternoon and ordered the "sweet heat" shrimp basket. Love that…read morethey offer hush puppies as a side instead of fries. Our order was ready in about 10 minutes, which was perfect. The portion size was larger than I expected, and that was a nice surprise. The cole slaw and homemade pickles were a good addition. My teens loved the heat on the shrimp, but they were a little spicy for my littlest kiddo, who couldn't have cared less because she was busy eating all of the hush puppies.

I went to this place back at the end of August…read more I had the shrimp po' boy and added the seasoned fries. The po' boy was decent, particularly for Tampa Bay, but was anything to rave about. And the seasoned fries were so coveted with Lowry'a that they were almost inedible. The saltiness was by far overpowering and really dampened the meal. Given the price of the meal, I was all that impressed and wouldn't consider the price equivalent to the food level.

First time visiting but definitely will be going back often since I've just moved to the area!!…read moreLove the owners professional and they get you in and out quick!! I got a 1/2 doz XL cleaned paid $36.50 not bad at all!! Crabs were meaty and good I didn't eat nothing else that day lol forever a CARB HUT CUSTOMER! They accept cash ebt and cashapp only loved that simple and quick transaction.

Only 1 mile from my house. Bought 1/2 dozen X-jarge blue crabs. Went home and cooked them. I was…read morestuffed! I'm from Maryland, and know good blue crabs. All males, $35 half dozen, $70 whole dozen. Not cheap, but worth it. Highly recommend.

Council Oak Steakhouse inside the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Tampa delivered a memorable…read moredining experience from start to finish. Everything we ordered was delicious, beautifully prepared, and cooked with care. I ordered the bone-in New York strip cooked medium, along with our must-have lobster mac and cheese, Caesar salad, creamed spinach, and mushrooms. My boyfriend ordered the sea bass, which was cooked to perfection. The lobster mac and cheese remains an all-time favorite--rich, comforting, and impossible to resist--but the creamed spinach has officially become a close second. It was so flavorful and satisfying that I'm already looking forward to ordering it again. I also love starting dinner with a Caesar salad while we wait for the main course; it's the perfect way to begin the meal. After trying my steak cooked medium, I realized I prefer it a little more rare, so next time I would order it medium rare. That said, the steak was still tender and delicious. The service also made the evening feel special. When I don't feel like ordering a drink, I always ask for a Shirley Temple--or, as I like to call it, a "Temple by Shirley"--served in a fancy glass. The team happily accommodated my silly little request, which was such a fun and thoughtful touch! My only minor complaint was that the steak knife could have been sharper. A steak this good deserves a knife that cuts through it effortlessly! Overall, I had a fantastic dining experience and would gladly return. If you're visiting the Seminole Hard Rock and want to treat yourself to an impressive steakhouse dinner, Council Oak is absolutely worth checking out. Between the perfectly cooked sea bass, satisfying New York strip, unforgettable lobster mac and cheese, and standout creamed spinach, there's plenty to look forward to--and the attentive service makes the experience even more enjoyable.

I've been going to Council Oak since they first opened, and unfortunately, last night was a real…read moredisappointment. We are regular guests who always sit at the bar, usually a party of three, and we've consistently enjoyed good service in the past. Last night, however, was completely off par for a restaurant of this caliber. We had to ask for drinks and repeatedly seek out service. We honestly felt completely ignored. No one came back to check on us or ask how our food was. For a restaurant with Council Oak's reputation, this was both surprising and disappointing. Ironically, the most attentive person of the entire evening was the bread server. He was friendly, observant, and made more of an effort to take care of us than the rest of the staff . Too bad he wasn't our server. What made the experience even more disappointing was how our concerns were handled when we were paying. When we explained to the bartender (Joe) how we felt about the service, his response was, "I'm sorry you feel that way. " That response came across as dismissive and showed no real acknowledgment or accountability for the poor service we had received. Rather than attempting to understand our concerns or offering a genuine apology, he made it seem as though the problem was our feelings rather than the service itself. Naturally, we did not leave the customary 20% tip or more because the level of service simply did not warrant it. As someone who has been a customer since Council Oak opened, I know this establishment and the bar staff is capable of much better, It seems the bartenders may have become complacent over the years, perhaps because they've been there so long that they take their regular customers for granted. Unfortunately, familiarity should never come at the expense of service. We came expecting the quality of food and service we have enjoyed over the years, but last night fell far short of those expectations. I hope management takes this feedback seriously because loyal customers deserve to feel valued, not ignored. Unfortunately, this visit left us questioning the standard of service at a restaurant we have supported for years.

A historic restaurant of sorts, with the location in Brandon being one of the last two sites open…read more The food is good, after all, it has to be. When you choose original receipes with quality ingredients v. cookie cutter frozen franchise fare, your taste buds will thank you.

Asia was fantastic!!! She was super friendly and very attentive- and she explained everything very…read morewell. Food was great, servings were large. Clam chowder is probably one of the best I've had...it does have bacon in it. Clean and reasonable prices. Delicious- if you have the chance to go, I would absolutely do so!

If I'm ever in Tampa I always make a point to make it to Ulele. Always consistent. Good vibe, great…read morefood, wonderful service. I always order the Pompano (I rarely take food photos but this time I did!) and it's always delicious. Today I brought my 2 sons who both enjoyed their kid's menu offerings. Our server Sophie was sweet and very attentive. Can't wait to return!

This is my second time coming here and once again, has been a great experience. We were quickly…read moreseated, our drinks and food came quick, just like it did last time. The Seafood Risotto is my favorite and the Frose was awesome. Our waitress was Sarah and she was very nice and made the experience better!

My daughter always wanted to try a seafood boil so we came here after the last day of our cruise…read more We had a lot of time to kill before our flight so we took the trolley from the aquarium stop. We were the first customers and the inside is small but clean and cozy. Staff was friendly. We ordered the snow crab feast and a calamari appetizer. The calamari was ok it wasn't seasoned. The snow crab feast came with coleslaw, corn, potatoes, and 4 pieces of crab leg sections. It was good but not great, the pieces didn't come out of the shell very easily and the pieces we did get out were pretty small, but we enjoyed the flavor and the experience very much.

Let me start - the food was mostly good. You can see the portion size for the platter is really…read moregood. The fried fish was excellent and the shrimp based slaw was innovative and interesting. We weren't too crazy because the fried are coated and the hush puppies were way over cooked with a weird batter/dough that reminded mea lot of an undercooked corn bread. Yes, the dark brown spheres on the bottom of the plate were hushpuppies. Service was excellent with the waiter checking in on us and refilling drinks. That might have been easier because we were late in coming in for lunch, so it wasn't really crowded. I imagine that during a busy dinner service, it's probably pretty loud, but here it was just a nice quite cafe feel. The big takeaway - the seafood was excellent. It was fresh, hot, well cooked. But the sides seem to fall down, nothing except the slaw was something I want again. So come for the seafood, but lower your expectations for the slaw.

Great food for a small chain with four locations in Florida and Alabama. The seafood is…read moresurprisingly great for a fastfood establishment. We were worried it was going to be all friend food, but this place has scampi & grilled options that were perfect. I had the gyro with fries and a drink for $11.99. Great price with just the right amount of food. The fries were mostly perfect with a handful that were burnt. Fries tasted great and freshly made. The gyro was 3.5 out of 5 mainly because it was a tad dry and the pita wasn't as fresh as some places. Pretty much expected for a fast food place. The drinks are Coca-Cola products out of a dispenser in the lobby. Dr. Pibb is a perfect rarity that hit the spot. The place wasn't busy on Sunday night. Everyone was going through the drive-through so we had inside seating to ourselves. One star off for "ice-box" temperature and no place to sit outside. I was shivering by the time I took my last bite. I understand you want employees to be happy while they work hard but might want to keep your patrons in mind when you offer inside seating. Might be why we were the only ones there. Plenty of parking. The entry is easy to miss. We pulled into the side street that only accesses the neighborhood. The lone driveway is well east of the restaurant building so pay attention either way you approach. We will be back, but only for takeout.

One word. Disappointed. Got a order of jalapeno poppers just now and they taste like they were…read moreprecious frozen. The recepie is completely different. They used to taste fresh, the cheese was cheddar maybe and the breading was fantastic with seasonings. Addictive. Now they are like the kind you buy in the frozen food section, no seasoning and the cheese is cream cheese.

I've been to just about every seafood boil spot around Tampa, and Mr. & Mrs. Juicy still has my…read morefavorite seasoning. They somehow get the flavor just right every time, and that's what keeps bringing me back. Everything came out hot, fresh, and there wasn't a single thing on the table anybody complained about. The place has a nice vibe too. It's clean, comfortable, and you don't feel like you're paying extra just because the restaurant looks fancy. The bartender was locked in all night and made some great drinks. If you stop by for happy hour, it's honestly one of the best deals you'll find. Good food, good drinks, solid service. That's really all I need to keep coming back.

As a chain they are fairly consistent from each location. There a kind of no frills restaurant and…read morehas a beach/boat dock type vibe. Service is good and the staff friendly and attentive. The seafood boils offer various choices and price points as well as build your own boils for that personal touch. Prices typical of most places that offer these types of seafood. The oysters were a better price point than most places and while they were good sized they lacked any type of flavor, very bland. Everything else was done well.

Ocean Lobster has a great service, they delivers great seafood, excellent hospitality, and a…read morepleasant atmosphere. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting and looking for a memorable dining experience.

I stumbled onto a lil hidden gem in the Tampa area for you fresh-seafood buyers it's named "Ocean…read moreLobster Key West" Seafood Market. After searching for fresh seafood in the retail/wholesale category on the Internet this little gem came up. The place was a classic hole in the wall find. When I got to the plaza, didn't see the name of the market so I asked around and found out it was around back of the building. I walked in one of the first things that I noticed was the place was neat, and I didn't notice that classic "seafood smell " we all know about. The two owners were very gracious and showed me around. I called prior to coming there and ask them for fresh whole grouper, snapper and lobster tails. Upon arriving, the owners proceeded to open up freezer cabinets and showed me an abundance of snapper and grouper varieties in the whole fish category. Looking at the eyes of the fish, you could tell they were super fresh, just the way us seafood buyers like them. I did have them fillet, scale, and butterfly some of my fish while I was there. I also purchased pre- frozen lobster tails had them the next night for dinner absolutely So tasty.. Here is my pro tip of the day : The afternoon I was there, I saw the sign they had a GROUPER FISH SANDWICH with fries and a drink for $10. (The only thing I'm missing is a picture). You cannot get fresh grouper w/ lettuce, tomato, and onion (on a bun toasted) with fries and drink for $10 ANYWHERE I KNOW OF (ask them for a bit of the homemade spicy hot sauce) tell them Jeff P. sent you "thank me later".

I highly recommend the mussels. Loved them so much our table got 2 orders!…read more The staff was amazing. We went for a friend's birthday and they truly made it special. The atmosphere is great. It's an elegant casual. Prices were on point for the food. Everyone raved about every dish. Recommend 10/10.

Pros: Ambiance was gorgeous. Huge glass windows, huge bar,…read morefresh oyster bar, all in the middle of downtown Tampa. It doesn't get much better, honestly. Service was great. Our server was very nice, the food all came out quick and hot, and the drinks were flowing all morning for brunch. The food was dynamite. Everything was super flavorful, and they have good menu items like shakshuka and that heaven-sent cornbread. Cons: No real cons. Everything was fantastic. Tips: The oysters were good, but not great. If you're on the fence, skip them. The waffle of the chicken & waffles was a little dry. I'd ask for extra syrup, or prepare some hot sauce or something.