1000% Worth the Ruined T-Shirt! When we first walked in, we…read morewere a little worried because the restaurant was super empty. However, any doubts we had vanished the second we stepped through the door. Here is why Mr. & Mrs. Crab gets an easy 5 stars from us: Warm Welcome: We were greeted immediately by the incredibly friendly bartender, who seated us right away. Fantastic Service: Our server was super helpful, and honestly, everyone on the staff was extremely friendly and attentive. Outstanding Food: The food was phenomenal--perfectly seasoned, fresh, and delicious. A quick word of advice for future diners: Learn from my stubbornness and wear the bib! I refused to wear mine and completely ruined my T-shirt... and it was still 1000% worth it.

Seafood boil was sooooo good! The restaurant was as packed…read morewhen we got there and the service was super quick! We got butter garlic sauce and I couldn't stop eating, it was very delicious! I can't recommend it enough. Although the bathrooms didn't have the toilet seat covers, which I found unhygienic. Doesn't take anything away from the restaurant though!

Got the blackened grouper sandwich + fries. Definitely the best grouper sandwich I've had in a…read morewhile (preferred over Salt Shack's). I liked the fries here better too. Very pricey though. Wish they had sweet tea (only had unsweetened tea)! The service is quick--you order and pay at the counter then they bring your food to you. Employees are super nice! Very small interior with limited seating so we sat outside. Lots of benches with some tarp shade over some of the tables.

Tried out this spot by the Tampa Bay River Walk so of course, the view was incredible since the…read moreplace is right on the water. This place is all outdoor seating with plenty of space and a nice casual atmosphere. Service was very attentive and personable and food came out promptly. Ordered the Onion Rings which were pretty good with had more onion than batter which I prefer and the Oyster Po Boy with Parmesan fries. Both orders were good but since I'm judging this spot as a Cajun spot; it could benefit from more seasoning which is a shame because the cook on these items were excellent; fried to perfection! Just needs a bit more Cajun love Definitely give this place a try though!

10/10 view and vibe. 6/10 food. Hula bay went down hill so it's the better of the two. Stays in…read morerotation, if no wait, haven't had something bad just not special for price. Nightmare on Friday or Saturday.

Good is really good Service is hit or miss, hence the 4…read moreStar Ambiance is really amazing looking out into the water. Wish the service could ? We will keep trying

Came here for a chill date night and it was exactly what we wanted. The views are amazing and set…read morethe tone right away, super relaxed but still feels like a little escape. The food is just as good. I love their lobster roll and the fish tacos, both are always solid and hit the spot every time. Perfect spot if you want something low key with great views and good food. Definitely one of my go-tos.

Great location, nice view but limited parking. This is our favorite location and I say location…read morebecause it's been under (3) three different owners since I started coming here 7 years ago. The food here is delicious and served pipping hot and is always fresh. I usually order a platter which use to contain at least (4) four items but now you can only choose (2) two. Today I had shrimp, fish (cod) and I added a side of clams and onion rings. These are the best onion rings I've ever had. If you like onion rings this is your spot. The fish was very fresh and tasty, the clams were cooked perfectly ( not rubbery ) and the shrimp already had the tails removed. My wife had the smash burger and she gives it a strong 10, she said it was one of the best burgers she's had at any restaurant and she also loves the onion rings. The view is amazing and it's near a family friendly park. This makes parking tough but patience is worth it for this place. This location is highly recommended.

Another great visit to Shell's Seafood--worth the 4-year wait! No Miami location, so I had to stop…read moreby while in downtown Tampa. Still the same decor and has not changed in years. Came with family and had excellent service from Anthony and Tony. The New England clam chowder, shrimp pasta, seafood pasta, and crispy shrimp (lightly battered) were all delicious. Loved that I could swap the slaw for pasta--nice surprise! Hope to return much sooner next time.

Very secluded off the beaten path and tucked within the willows of the streets of Bon Air…read moreneighborhood of South Tampa. This seafood restaurant is pretty close to Tampa International Airport and minutes away from all major beaches. It is far from glamor and glory of the other places in Tampa, but man, the food here is incredible. Continue reading to find out... Located on the corner of W Cleveland Street & S Dale Marbry Highway, in the Bon Air Neighborhood, Shells Seafood is very easy to get to. A talk sign that towers over the restaurant can be seen from hundreds of feet away while driving; it's hard to miss the sign. Plenty of parking in the stalls on the property as well as neighborhood parking and local stores adjacent parking spots. Once inside, you are greeted by the cute looking host at the nicely decorated front reception. She seats you immediately to a an open floor spacing with two sides of seating and a centralized semi-circle bar area. There are roughly over 30 tables and plenty of room to accommodate small to larger. The cajun boil here is fabulous! Loved every minute of it. Will be visiting again ... maybe not during the hurricane seasons. :)

We had an amazing lunch at Hula Bay and can't wait to come back!…read more The atmosphere was warm, inviting, and relaxing, and we enjoyed sitting indoors. The highlight of our visit was our server, Jake. His recommendations were spot-on. He checked on us throughout the meal without ever being overbearing. Appetizers: Spicy Tuna Nachos (with the crab salad and avocado add-on. This was Jake's recommendation) This was hands-down our favorite appetizer. The crab salad and avocado are a must. Everything paired perfectly together, especially with a dash of soy sauce. Kickin' Shrimp with Bread. The shrimp was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The only small suggestion would be to serve the bread in smaller pieces, making it easier to share. Entrees: Loco Moco - 8.5/10: Great flavor and cooked well. The only thing that would have made it even better would be adding some vegetables on the side. Blackened Grouper Fish Tacos - 10/10: Absolutely amazing! The grouper was fresh and not overly fishy, and the mango salsa added the perfect touch of sweetness and saltiness. The flavors were balanced. I'd order these again. Paradise Signature Sushi Roll: Another great addition to our meal. Overall, Hula Bay delivered on every level. We had great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and amazing service from Jake. Highly recommend.

Came here for dinner on a wednesday night and didn't have to wait for a table! Server was super…read morenice and knowledgeable. Got the Hula Bay Tuna Bowl which was super delicious and fresh tasting. The inside is super cute and on theme with hula and tropical. Can't wait to come back for drinks!

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.

Not a local, but I've visited this place every time I've been in Tampa because I just enjoy the…read morefood so much. The fish, alligator bites, chicken - doesn't matter what protein it is - all taste fresh and delicious. On this visit, we tried the soft shell crab and couldn't get enough! The combination of spices and ingredients were well paired. Even our salad was on point. Adding 4 stars because although the food was great, the drinks selection was not on the same level. If you're not a drinker, the mocktail I tried was also average (a bit on the sweeter side), so be sure to ask your server for recommendations. Service was great and because they get so busy the service is efficient. Our server was nice, helpful, and energetic. Recommend reservations, to avoid long waits!

Exquisite food, good vibes and the oysters were to DIE FOR. Kudos to our chef and server of the…read morenight. Ulele sits right at the end of the Riverwalk. Ample space to sit outside and you can't go wrong with a Frosé from the outside bar.

We were fortunate enough to be in town the night they reopened…read more Everything was fabulous, the food was amazing, the setting and the service. All top notch. Best wedge salad I've had, and I get wedge salads whenever they are featured on a menu. We had a few different broiled oysters, all delicious and fresh fish, (Triple Tail I believe) which was also incredible.

Another great meal at oyster catchers. The service here is always top-notch. Reservations are…read morerecommended. We were warmly greeted upon arrival and quickly seated. Donald, our waiter for the evening, came over and introduced themselves and took drink orders. We enjoyed two rounds of those before dinner while enjoying views of Tampa Bay outside the restaurant windows. There is outdoor seating, but it was too hot and humid this evening to make that an enjoyable experience, but I highly recommend that during the months of October through April. For dinner, we ordered the special which was a crab stuffed. Flounder, the seared scallops, a wedge salad and some fried green tomatoes. The food is always good here and tonight was no different. Everyone enjoyed their selections with special attention to the crab stuff. Flounder. It was a nice large portion and cooked perfection. For dessert the party split one slice of Keylime pie has nobody is really big on desserts, but you can't leave Oyster Catchers without having a bite or two. Shout out to Donald and his support staff for a wonderful evening and for keeping the drinks flowing, and the water glasses filled.

The name in itself is amazing ! While in Tampa we decided to…read morehave a nice family meal here with some friends for brunch and loved it so much we came back for a family dinner. They open at 10am on the weekends for a nice brunch and during the week they open at 5pm for dinner only. Food , service and ambiance were absolutely fantastic and my little one loved it because her name is Olivia. We will definitely come back !

Our server Savannah was amazing first off! The ambiance was super cute inside and felt fancy. They…read morewere making homemade pasta with a big window you could see. And the manager talked to us for a long time and actually cares. This place was so good I didn't want to stop eating. Loved the TikTok chicken. (Chicken parm!) and the short rib ravioli. The burrata was great. Go here!!!!!