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.

This is the best place to get fresh Gulf Shrimp at a decent price! My go-to place when I get a…read moreshrimp hunger!

Excellent fantastic delicious!!!! Pricing was fair quality…read morewas excellent! If your not buying shrimp there your not eat shrimp!

Their shrimp is always great. We love these people. Won't buy shrimp anywhere else. They always…read morehave grouper. If you haven't been here you should. It will become your to go place. Enjoy

The fresh frozen seafood right off the boat was fabulous! Got 10lbs of large shrimp. A bit sketchy…read moreat first, but the team was very nice. Cash only! Nearest ATM is 15min away.

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.

We came on National Oyster day for our last dinner in Tampa. I love when the servers know their…read moreregulars, and the sales rep we were with was a regular. One of her servers also takes care of her dog when she's away! I don't remember the names of everything we had, but we definitely had Oysters for National Oyster Day, and we were not disappointed! Everything was delicious! There was cornbread with whipped butter and honey, bacon wrapped dates (Devil something?), and a latte that I couldn't get enough of! The place was hopping and bursting with energy! What a fun place, just down the street from The Asher/Roost. I would definitely come in again, if I'm ever in Tampa!

Stopped in and they were slow…read more Asia the bartender is the best. Great sales person and a great personality. The place has a modern feel with high black ceilings the place is small but inviting. Seating is mostly inside. We order s the Cuban sandwich and the shrimp. For sides we upgraded to the Mac and cheese for one dish and the sweet potato fries. The Cuban sandwich is well balanced, and you can taste absolutely every flavor. The shrimp are nice large shrimp served on a split top roll with bib lettuce very nice. You can either eat eat it handheld or with a knife fork. The sweet potato fries are absolutely incredible. Very nice and thin and crispy. The mac & cheese is delicious. Only comment I have is possibly switched to a rotelle pasta and throw it under the broiler to give it a little bit more crisp. The service is what's really driving me as Asia has been absolutely incredible. I will be back

We went to Watervue Grille for a post conference team dinner and everything was amazing. The…read morefood/seafood was fresh and high quality which our teammates from land locked states really enjoyed. The service was great and all of the staff were very attentive. They were really helpful with menu recommendations and selections! Our table was directly facing the water and was an amazing view for our dinner. We will definitely be back next time we are in Tampa!

This rooftop bar at my hotel had a beautifully classy ambiance, with soft lighting and a great view…read moreoverlooking downtown Tampa. It's definitely a lovely spot to unwind. That said, the service left something to be desired. There appeared to be only one waiter/bartender managing the entire space, which likely explains why he seemed overwhelmed and not particularly welcoming. He took my order without much interaction, and the overall experience felt a bit lacking. I kept my order light and went with the fries and garlic sauce, but the sauce leaned more sweet than savory, which wasn't quite to my taste. I paired it with a glass of Cabernet, which I did enjoy.

Great spot, very small but excellent bar and good food. I got the Cuban sandwich, it was very good…read morebut too heavy on the mustard for my taste.

Good food, waterfront views, AND fun for the kids?! YES PLEASE!…read more We stopped by and enjoyed their delicious lobster roll, juicy burger, crispy fish sandwich, and fried onion rings! Craving something sweet? They also have ice cream and milkshakes! Bringing the kids? There's even a park nearby with a playground and splash pad, making this a perfect family-friendly outing!

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.

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.

Adding another spot to our ever-growing list of reasons we love living in Tampa! Driftlight is such…read morea good pick whether you want an elevated dinner, great cocktails or ultra-premium cuts of meat. A hidden gem for sure! We had quite a bit of the menu and it was delicious. The staff was attentive, super friendly and helpful. I loved the elevated atmosphere and open kitchen. Featured; farmer's margarita, rosy retrospection, purple sweet potato brioche, tempura calamari, 7oz Japanese premium wagyu beef, Hokkaido U10 scallops, baked potato, and Dubai s'more

I recently dined at Driftlight Steakhouse with high expectations given the restaurant's reputation…read morefor premium steaks and elevated dining experiences. Unfortunately, my experience fell far short of those expectations. I ordered the 18-ounce Dry Aged Bone-In Ribeye, priced at approximately $100, expecting a high-quality cut worthy of the restaurant's reputation. Instead, the steak was overwhelmingly fatty, with what appeared to be roughly 75% of the cut consisting of fat, gristle, and inedible portions. After removing the unusable sections, there was very little actual meat left to enjoy. When I raised my concerns, the response was disappointing. The server simply stated that he would "let the chef know." The only accommodation offered was a complimentary salad valued at approximately $15. Considering the quality issue with a $100 entrée, this response felt inadequate and failed to demonstrate any meaningful commitment to guest satisfaction. By the end of the meal, our bill approached $300, yet I left still hungry and feeling that I had received very poor value for the money spent. When dining at a restaurant that markets itself as a destination for exceptional steaks, customers should reasonably expect both quality ingredients and responsive service when something goes wrong. Unfortunately, neither expectation was met during my visit. While the atmosphere and setting may be appealing, the overall experience did not justify the cost. I will not be returning, and I will be sharing my experience with friends, family, and others who ask for steakhouse recommendations. I sincerely hope management takes guest concerns more seriously in the future and ensures that premium-priced menu items consistently meet the standards they advertise.

I have been so excited to try this place, and was so disappointed by the service today…read more I made a reservation for the "chefs counter" and when I arrived was told that the air-conditioning was out I probably didn't wanna sit back there. So I sat at the bar outside, which was fine, except for the fact that the Bartender was overwhelmed and as a result The service was horrible. They have a happy hour menu, but I chose not to order off of it and I ordered the regular shrimp cocktail which came on a plate and each of the shrimp were cut in half? I ordered West Coast oysters and they were warm at Best even though they were on ice, which made me leery to eat them. Based on the fact that I didn't eat the oysters and the shrimp were meh at Best I would've liked to have ordered something else, but was never given the opportunity to. By the time, the Bartender finally came back around and I asked about the taco of the day on the happy hour menu. She informed me the happy hour was over. I ordered a cocktail and the Bartender told me it came in a can, which seemed odd and then she said no wait that's a beer. If you want to go and try it at your own risk, I would not go on Sunday,

The happy hour shrimp tacos here were pretty delicious. The bartenders were friendly, accommodating…read moreand provided great service. Nothing like catching the breeze on a nice day and enjoying some happy hour specials on 7th Ave in Ybor. This spot is a great addition to the area offering a twist compared to what is currently available in the area. Hoping to try the flatbread on my next visit!