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!

Seriously my favorite place to get a seafood boil!!! I go at least once a week (half the time order…read moreto-go and it's still great). Such cute decor & ambiance. The wait staff is amazing (ask for Sam! She always has THE BIGGEST smile). Every single person I've come into contact with has been beyond friendly. From the host, to bussers, servers - everyone! Pricing is right on point. Flavor on point. Freshness. Everything is on point and deserves the most recognition!

BIG RAYS FISH CAMP!!…read more BRFC- great name. Don't know what a fish camp is but I'm about it. Walked in after a long day in the sun, hoping for the best outcome. And boy did I get it. I was with a party of 9. Front of house was short staffed (one line soldier) she knocked out our orders with speed and efficiency and then started bussin down tables, allowing us to move tables together and all. Heck yeah. Food showed up in waves (made the fish feel at home) and lemme tell you a secret. That fish landed infront of me...I didn't look up, head down and dialed in. Perfect harmony of ingredients. I wouldn't change a thing. Great fries too. Big Ray and your fish camp, take a bow son. Do a victory lap. You deserve every one of your flowers. You can do no wrong in my eyes.

Not all Michelin star restaurants are fancy and Big Ray's isn't fancy at all and it's not…read morenecessary. The food speaks for itself. The blackened grouper is the star...super flavorful, well-seasoned! The shrimp po'boy is over flowing with large fried shrimp. The onion rings are good, but more breading is needed. Service was friendly and fast! It's tight seating inside so outside is your option or a separate dining shack. Price point is great. Affordable and worth every dime!

I love this place, it is so fabulous, the atmosphere, next to the water. I got the catch of the…read moreday, and honeyyy, when I tell you, that fish was so good, i wanted to drive back 46 miles, to get another one. The waitress was on point; she got a good tip. I can't wait to go back; it deserves more than 5 stars.

We went to salt shack for dinner this evening and the food was amazing, on top of that our server…read moreGrace C. Did a wonderful job, she was very sweet and checked on us many times and made sure our time and food was amazing, and she also helped a lot with any menu questions we had as-well gave us great suggestions which made ordering a breeze. Great experience overall

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.

Leon's Lobstah Shack is located off Interbay next to Ballast Point Park Kids playground with pretty…read moreviews of the water and the fishing pier, south of Bayshore in South Tampa. You have to place your order at a register and they bring your food out to the table overlooking the water. There is patio seating and indoor seating. The tables are metal w a blue rubber. Not uncomfortable but not particularly comfortable either. The place is casual, low frills, and does not offer table service. However, the sunsets over the water are super pretty here and the string lighting is pretty. The LOADED LOBSTER BISQUE came with creamy bisque with a hint of sherry wine and extra loaded with lots of lobstah meat. 10/10 LEONS "FAMOUS" LOBSTAH ROLL served Hot comes with old bay and butter. If Served Cold, it comes with house mayo blend, fresh citrus and old bay. I opted for hot and it was very tasty. 10/10 LEONS PO BOY came with crispy shrimp with house slaw, sweet & spicy pickles, and our scratch made remoulade. 8/10 BANG SHRIMP TACOS came with crispy shrimp with siracha mayo, sweet thai chili, house slaw, and red pepper flakes on 3 flour tortillas and a side of potato chips. The tacos were tasty but chips side was disappointing. It Would have been better with real chips and salsa. 8/10 FISH N CHIPS came with crispy northern cod fried golden brown and served with tartar sauce and leons house-made remoulade. Very tasty fresh and juicy. 9/10 LEONS CRISPY SHRIMP BASKET came with a dozen jumbo shrimp served with cocktail and leons' house made. The shrimp was surprisingly juicy and tasty. The remolded sauce was tasty as well. 9/10 If you're looking for a casual seafood spot with a pretty sunset water view in South Tampa south of Bayshore, definitely try out Leon's Lobstah Shack!

Quality seafood at reasonable prices always consistent with large portions…read more We had a great waitress with friendly service Inside the restaurant is very nautical like you are in New England

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.

My dining partner and I visited on a whim. We were fortunate to get a table at lunchtime on a…read moreSaturday on the water! Very nice. We also had some delicious food. 1. Soam Masubi. This delicious roll is a very unique item here in Tampa. Sweet, savory, and well presented. If you like spam it's a must have 2. Philly roll. Very flavorful and d filling, and the cream cheese was served slightly warm. Absolutely perfect 3. A delicious salmon sandwich (minus the bacon). Sweet, creamy and fresh. 4. The longboard burger with fries. Definitely with it. Perfect combo of bbq sauce, pork, bacon, a burger and toppings. 5. A pineapple upside down cake. Everything was extremely fresh. Some of the best pineapple I've ever had. Fresh sweet cream and delicious cake. Service is good. We had a service issue that was quickly resolved. Also wait times can be long for food BUT worth it, the food is outstanding. The view is remarkable. This is a hidden gem! Highly recommended!

We absolutely love Hula Bay! We have eaten there on each of our last three trips to Tampa…read more Twice we have sat outside with our Standard Poodle and everyone has been super accommodating. Waitstaff has always been great and helpful with menu descriptions and suggestions, etc. Favorite apps include mussels, calamari and the seafood ceviche is to die for! My go to entree is the Hula Bay Tuna Bowl-- Hawaiian tuna poke, mango, edamame, pickled onion, carrot, lettuce, and cucumber over furikake rice. Garnished with crisp onion, avocado and seaweed. Delicious! Honestly, we haven't tried anything we didn't like. Weather permitting I prefer outside to inside. Inside feels more crowded and lied to me. Outside is roomier and is right on the water.

We didn't have much of expectations for this place but it definitely delivered…read more It's a small place that offered a nice variety of seafood dishes. They also have children's menu. It's a very low key place with super chill atmosphere. The have some seating right in front of it but you can just go around the corner and seat at the plaza. Service was very friendly and quick. We had grouper sandwiches and our kid had fish tenders. Food was great, enjoyed it after visit to Aquarium.

This is a food booth in the plaza area adjacent to the cruise terminals. There is a paid parking…read morelot. Limited menu board. I ordered the market price fried grouper for $23.50. Came with a side. I went w cole slaw. The slaw was good-homemade for sure. The two pieces of grouper were small for the price but they were good. The advertised tartar sauce was actually remoulade sauce. But good. No complaints on taste. Served in a paper boat. High tops and nearby outdoor seating was plentiful.

Great atmosphere and food is phenomenal! We make a special trip to Ulele from Orlando.read more

What an amazing meal! We had a reservation, was meeting a friend from work while in town. Arrived a…read morebit early and walked around the local area which has a great vibe. A few restaurants, places to chill, look out at the water, etc. but the highlight was Ulele. They do have a parking lot a bit down the road which is signed well. They do validate your ticket, don't forget, or it's $50! Valet was also available, right out front. Upon entering, the hostess took our name and our table was ready. We sat upstairs but as you enter, cool vibe at the bar to the right. Upstairs was bustling and servers were attentive and made recommendations. Very promptly greeted us, took our drink and app order. Appeared again with drinks and asked if we wanted to order our entrees, I went for the Gouda Grouper and I thought it was great. I live in the Midwest US so usually eat fish on the coasts and was glad I did. Overall, great place, nice service and welcoming surrounding area.

I was vey excited to originally come here last Saturday as we had a good friend visiting us from…read moreChicago. Things changed and it turned to a party for two yesterday. Parents night out was a great time at Oystercatchers. We started with the Single Tier Seafood Plateau and beyond the oysters, for me the Tuna Poke was the bomb!! This was a nice start to our experience. Then I did the St Augustine Clam Chowder and while it was good, it was a bad order on my part as it's a hearty soup. It was too much for me at this time of the year. Then we split the Seafood Mac and Cheese which was great and had some killer pieces of shrimp and spiny lobster in there. Now I won't go into details but we had an issue and the staff did an amazing job going above and beyond to resolve it. We weren't looking for them to go above and beyond but we appreciated it. We also had a nice view of the Bay during dinner which was nice. Comp valet is available which is a nice touch. We will come back in a few months to check out their brunch!

This restaurant's selling point is the view. Especially at sundown when guests flock to the back…read moredeck for photo ops, leaving their chowders, salads and entrees alone on the table. I positioned myself on the back deck for dinner right before sunset. I started with three broiled oysters in a classic topping of spinach garlic butter ($14). They were wholly delicious. Maybe I should have passed on the St Augustine Clam Chowder ($13), a bowl of lukewarm tomato based broth with datil pepper, pancetta and diced vegetables including potatoes. The highlight was to be a fried clam fritter- a clam golf ball that waded in the broth, like a beach ball in the pool. It was too fried to absorb the liquid and required a knife or a stab from the soup spoon to break it apart. Bits of clam were now exposed to a soggy mass of fried batter. Ugh. The jerk chicken entree ($34) was too much money for too little moistness and real Jamaican jerk flavors. Bits of papaya, mango and peanuts were around the piece of chicken. Sides of cilantro white rice and slaw accompanied the chicken but didn't do much to salvage the bird. Just meh. Service was prompt and friendly. So maybe the sunset serves well to distract from the menu.

I am beyond thrilled with not only the food but also the service at Olivia's. I've been dying to…read moretry this place, and my taste buds are absolutely happy as can be. I went on a Sunday and had the best experience. The ambiance was beautiful--everything was clean, the noise level was not loud at all, and I loved the lighting and overall atmosphere of the open-concept space. It felt comfortable, elevated, and easy to enjoy a full meal without feeling overwhelmed or rushed. Our server was training someone, but you couldn't even tell--it was so professional. One thing I noticed was how many people work there, and I really hope it stays that way. Each staff member had a specific role, and it made the entire service feel seamless. There was no rushing and no stress on the servers. You could tell they really enjoyed what they were doing. They also offer complimentary valet, and you can even Venmo a tip, which made arrival and departure super easy. At the end of our meal, someone even came to box up our food for us--we didn't have to do it ourselves. Very old school NY!!! Top-tier service. As for the food: the oysters we had were flavorful, and the garlic bread selection was soft and not overly heavy on the garlic. My friend ordered the scallops with risotto and crispy prosciutto, and I ordered the special chicken Parmesan with a side of spaghetti in a lemon sauce that they suggested. I was in the mood for a lemon-flavored pasta, and they absolutely delivered. Both plates were phenomenal. I wish they had a place like this in Orlando. I also wish the chicken parm would always be a special because that sauce was delicious. Growing up in Brooklyn, I've had some really good Italian food--and I would absolutely come back here. I'd give service five stars and food five stars. Thank you for a great meal--you did not disappoint.

Our wedding anniversary couldn't have been more special, thanks to Olivia. We had an early…read morereservation and were seated right away in a quiet corner -- the perfect spot for a celebration. Our server greeted us promptly, and we started the evening with a chilled bottle of Pinot Noir and the meatball starter. The presentation with the polenta was beautiful, and the flavor was outstanding. For our entrées, we enjoyed the lemon fettuccine with lobster, the honey ham pizza, and the wild arugula salad. Every dish was excellent -- fresh, balanced, and full of flavor. Dessert was just as memorable: a chocolate gelato and a pistachio gelato topped with espresso. A perfect finish. What made the night truly meaningful was the kindness of the serving staff and the manager, who took the time to greet us and make our anniversary feel genuinely special. Olivia helped create a memory we'll always cherish. We'll definitely be back!