Hookin' Ain't Easy... and neither is deciding what to order!…read more This hidden gem is proof that great seafood doesn't need fancy table service. You order at the food truck, grab a picnic table under the trees, and wait while everything is cooked fresh. The sign says, "Be patient. Be kind." Trust me, it's worth both. The smoked wahoo dip disappeared embarrassingly fast. Creamy, smoky, and packed with flavor. The blackened grouper sandwich was the star of the show. Perfectly seasoned, flaky, moist, and piled high on toasted bread with fresh toppings. The soft shell crab sandwich was crispy, sweet, and one of those meals that requires extra napkins and zero shame. Even the roasted broccoli was charred just right. Come for the seafood. Stay for the quirky atmosphere. Leave wondering why you've waited so long to eat here.

Casual! Whole fried snapper! Fried Wahoo! Local fish! Full menu, full bar…read more Hookin' Aint Easy Seafood Company is a cool house converted into a fish market and patio with a food truck and a bar with chairs with backs. There's plenty of umbrellaed tables and picnic tables. They have a full menu of apps, seafood, and burgers. Their whole fried snapper is one of our favorite fish, and Hookin' serves a generous serving, perfectly tender and sweet, in a light crispy layer of coating, on a regular soft bun, with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Their Fried Wahoo is also well-prepared. We got fried, and it was tender and fresh. Both fish came with a heaping serving of hot crispy fries. You could also get either fish blackened, and you could add various veggies as sides. We ordered our food and also picked it up ourselves at the bar. Hookin' can get crowded, especially when they have a live musician, and parking can get pretty tight. It's just off I-275 at 22nd St, in St. Pete Fl east of Gulfport. They keep their social media pretty up-to-date, but we didn't track down a "regular" webpage.

We were in Florida for a quick weekend and wanted to grab some lunch at Stormrunners Tavern while…read morewe were in town. I am glad this was the place we chose, as it was fantastic! What we got: *Mango Meltdown - A frozen drink of mango and strawberry flavors, so refreshing on a warm day at a waterfront restaurant! *Category 5 Crab Tots - neither of us really eat tater tots, but this menu item sounded too good to pass up. I'm glad we went with it because it was hearty and flavorful with all the tots, cheese, and lots of crab! *Crab Cakes - really good crab cakes, with plenty of crab. *Twisted Cauliflower - our server warned us these would be spicy, but we were okay with that. They definitely had a kick from thai sauce and hot honey, but nothing that made it uncomfortable to eat, the right amount of spice. We had ours grilled, and enjoyed every bite. Needless to say, we ordered a fantastic meal of appetizers to split while enjoying the waterfront view on a beautiful day. If you are in the area, I highly recommend!

My first visit to Gulfport and I needed a quick lunch spot near the venue. Stopped in with a group…read moreof three and had our food out in 15 minutes! I just got a salad but it was fresh and the chicken was cooked perfectly. View doesn't suck either.....

Wow, I'm o-fish-ally hooked!…read more My husband and I heard great things about Snapper's from a friend who lives nearby, so we decided to check it out for dinner one night. They quoted us a short wait and encouraged us to wait by the outside bar, just around the corner from the main entrance. We headed there and I got a glass of malbec while we waited. Our buzzer went off maybe 15 minutes later and we were promptly seated on the patio. We ordered the following: Blue tuna Neptune's Platter Stuffed Gulf Grouper We were blown away by the food. They were fresh and flavorful, and the portions were hearty. We left full and very satisfied! Service was excellent throughout. We will definitely be back next time I'm in Florida. Highly recommend checking out Snapper's!

Came for the early dining menu that I saw on IG. It is from 4-530 PM every day…read more I had the bbq shrimp which came with 8 medium sized shrimp. They squeeze them together to look like 4 huge ones and paint some bbq on it and grill it. It was pretty good. The rice is very plain with a very subtle coconut flavor. This came with salad. I chose the house salad and the dressing was pretty good. My husband had the fettuccine Alfredo with chicken. He liked his. It came with cole slaw which he gave to me. Both of our meals came with iced tea and key lime pie during early dining so it was a pretty good deal for about $17 we think and it being on the beach. They also have a free parking lot so that is also a bonus. We came right at 4 so it was empty bc that's when they open but it filled up quickly. Our server was great and the best service that weekend from any place we had been to. They have inside and outside seating.

This has become one of my go to lunch spots. I've been back several times and the food holds up…read moreconsistently every visit, and every friend I've brought along says the same thing. The waterfront setting adds a lot to the experience, with nice views over the inlet. There used to be a dock where you could pull your boat right up, but it didn't survive the hurricane. Drinks are strong and the selection is solid. On the food side, the shrimp and grits is a standout, and the coconut curry mussels with saffron sauce might be the best thing on the menu. The smoked fish spread is locally made and genuinely good, the fish tacos were a hit at the table, and the crab cakes are done properly with real lump crab meat, not filler. Bathrooms are clean and service comes with genuine warmth. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and handled our large table well without missing a beat. This is a place I'll keep coming back to.

Service from Anna was fantastic. She deftly handled the dietary issues in the party, keep our…read moredrinks topped, and was a lot of fun. Food from a bar was exceptionally good. I'd go back again. The atmosphere was very very loud, enough that conversation was tough. Yeah I know it's a bar.

We grew up going to Shells every year when we visited and returned 20 years later for our…read morefavorites- blackened shrimp pasta & buffalo shrimp. We had such a great experience & had the best service thanks to Jen! She was knowledgeable, personable, attentive, kind and the friendliest lady! Had to get Shells shirts on our way out and Jen was there to get those for us too! Loved it!

Excellent food, service, environment and staff! Went looking for oysters and were not disappointed…read moreat all. They were fresh and juicy and not just in flavor, size too. Also got their popular smash burger and was very satisfied being an avid Burger connoisseur if I do say so myself. Grilled and seasoned well with my group comparing it to a Krabby Patty with its pleasant presentation. Lastly, couldn't have asked for better staff! Almost felt like having a meal with old friends with how friendly they all were. Environment was very casual with a seaside shack vibe while being cozy and comfortable.

We came here after a sunset cruise because they were still open at 10pm. When we got there, a live…read moreband was playing and they sounded pretty good. It was dark when we got here, but from our table it looked like we would have had a nice view of the water. The whole place is kind of open with an upstairs and downstairs porch. The food we ordered was fantastic. Loved the beef on weck and my kid liked the beef stew in a bread bowl. I loved the cucumber salad as an alternative to fries for my sandwich. If I was in the area, I'd definitely check this place out again.

Honestly love this place and I am loyal patron. But they charged me $15 to ADD steak to my chicken…read morequesadilla. 4 little pieces of steak. And the quesadilla wasn't good. I've been coming here my entire life. But could have ordered an entire other quesadilla for the same price. The service was terrible. Super long wait between each drink. Did the storm take them out and now they aren't good? Bummer.

Wow, thrilled my favorite fish company moved to this location. We picked up some claws and red…read moresnapper that we cooked on the grill in a cast iron skillet, so good They have lobsters and whole fish, always call in advance if you are looking for something specific They also have shelved filled with condiments and fixing for cooking with your fish like corn meal for fish puppies and spices Service is outstanding- we went on a Sunday afternoon and they cracked the claws for us to make it easier for us. Large open fish store, clean with lots of options. Big fridge holds a variety of delicious fish spreads. Their creamy horseradish dip was out of this world delicious. Highly recommended

This sight is a scam. I made an order online & never received it. Phone number doesn't work. No…read moreresponce from email

Very delish and the atmosphere is so cute in Gulfport! The chicken picatta was so lemony it was…read moregreat! Very crispy

My friends booked a huge table here for her engagement dinner and it was such a cute Italian…read moreresturant. Super cozy vibes and they really went all out with the decoration for our tables. The menu was fairly extensive and you can make lots of modification with the pasta options and they do have freshly made pastas too. We decided to do family style to share and everything was absolutely delicious. -Rustic Ciabatta: This bread was AMAZING. So soft and delicious. Highly recommend getting a loaf to share -Bruschetta: Another delicious appetizers, so flavorful so good -Caprese: Another solid appetizer -Pesto Verde with grilled chicken: Very yummy pesto flavor with the fresh pasta, so delicious. Highly recommend! -Fresh Mussels: They give you such a HUGE bowl of mussels and they are so fresh Overall - amazing dinner experience. Everyone was so friendly and nice. They gave us such great recommendations and kept the drinks flowing throughout the whole night.

This is an update to my comment, I appreciate the prompt response back. I was thinking of just…read moredeleting the original comment, but I'm leaving in an update. It shows the company took responsibility and is listening to their customers. And not just blowing them off. I do appreciate how they reached out and asked for further information. and came to a reasonable resolution. Great customer service all around. Yes, I will be back. to enjoy their food. Thank you for listening. No one's perfect. but you did handle it perfectly. 5 stars

Crabby Bills is a staple, always a good time! Selina was a great server/bartender. Definitely will…read morebe back!

My friends and I were on a girls trip in St. Pete and ended up going to Coconuts Charlie's for…read morebrunch two days in a row! We all enjoyed our meals both days. The portion sizes were great, everything was flavorful, and the prices were very reasonable. The service was also good both times we visited. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and has plenty of seating, which makes it a great spot for groups. We had a great experience and would definitely recommend it!

We stayed at the Hilton Garden Inn St. Pete Beach and this Coconut Charlie's is located just behind…read morethe hotel, next to the beach. After spending the morning on the beach, we decided to transition to the pool. Coconut Charlie's services the Hilton Garden Inn pool which was very convenient because we weren't in the mood to walk further or drive somewhere for lunch. We placed an order from the pool and they brought our food in to-go containers. We ordered the following: Spicy marg Grilled mahi mahi tacos Chicken tender platter The spicy marg was good and had a nice kick to it. I was pleasantly surprised by the size of the mahi mahi. Definitely not stingy. It came with tortilla chips and a small container of salsa. The flavor was light. My husband got the chicken tender platter which came with a generous amount of chicken and fries. I helped him eat some of the fries which were cooked pretty well. Coconut Charlie's is a great, convenient option especially if you're spending the day at the beach!