Great Food and Service, Nice and clean restaurant. I will definitely return and recommend to any…read moreand everyone visiting Tampa, St Pete, and Clearwater area. John was a great Host and Server. P.S. I rarely give reviews.

This is a classic diner. My family and I stopped in here for a breakfast during our St. Pete Beach…read moreweekend vacation. We walked over from our hotel. About a 5-10 minute walk from The Sirata Beach Resort. The place was busy. The Frog Pond shares a location with another restaurant called Mad Fish. Walking up, this place looks like an old school diner. Reflective metal siding, curved roof, shaped like an old rail car. It has a vintage and quaint feel. Walking in, it's definitely small. We were seated right away in a corner booth right by the door. Our server was around quick and got us taken care of. She was friendly and attentive. I ordered coffee and then the Pond. A basic breakfast that covers all the bases. Eggs cooked how you want them. A side of meat, tomato slices, home fries or a pancake. The food was cooked well and was a filling breakfast. I'd go back again.

What a delightful experience! We sat outdoors - the water views delivered the relaxation vibes we…read morewere searching for. Every dish we had was fresh tasting and executed well. We started with the crab cakes. It was a little salty for me but it was meaty and fresh. The buoy shrimp was expertly fried with a sweet bang bang sauce. A bit too sweet for me but would pair well with a salad (or those salty crab cakes lol) to offset. This was large enough for a meal. My dad really enjoyed the pork belly blt. Pork was a good cut. Nice portion and toasted perfectly. The sunset spritzer with gin, sparkling wine, aperol, lemon and passionfruit has a great punch to it (aka I can taste the liquor and it isn't watered down) well balanced and refreshing. I can sip on these all day. Definitely a place I'd return to and highly recommend in the area. We were a little cautious and basic with our selections, but they delivered above our expectations. I'm confident we wouldn't be disappointed in the other items on the menu. Also, really great service! Kind and attentive.

Had a great meal Got there late so it was no wait…read more The seafood it wasn't broccoli f what is an FrDiablo's pasta was nice and spicy

John D. at Categories 36 Taphouse was absolutely amazing! He was so sweet with our daughter and…read moreeven made her a rose out of a napkin, which made her whole day. The food came out fast and everything was delicious. You can tell he genuinely cares about his customers and making the experience special. We'll definitely be back!

Delicious Greek salad and the meatball sub is to die for! The on tap beer selection is a winner too!read more

Been coming here every weekend for 10 years. * Food - you…read morewouldn't expect a shack on beach serve quality, but they do, every time. * Value - no complaints. Portions are spot on. * service - every employee, everytime, has a smile, is friendly , and helpful. You wouldn't expect to get such good service. You can tell that every aspect of this place is actually managed. Very Refreshing!! * I could go on but will keep this short. Love this place and proud of the job they do. When I have friends visiting from out of town, this is the beach where I bring them and never have an issue spending my hard earned money here. They will even give you a cup of water with a smile. * it helps that pass-a-grille is such a lovely area. Catch the right time for live music.

It's location, location, location, fun, fun, fun and more! Plus, there is friendly and professional…read moreorder taking service with a nicely organized ordering and pickup system. I enjoyed sitting outside, right by the beach, at a very sunny picnic table with an umbrella for partial shade. Bring your sunscreen as I did and all is well! It was fun to take in the whole slightly chaotic but totally safe family-friendly scene on a holiday morning! Energizing! Parking is a challenge but hey, I like to walk and explore so I had fun with it. Just be aware, some searching for a public or nearby parking spot may be required. Carpooling or ride sharing is recommended if possible. I'm on a strict no-fried-food, no chemicals, no preservatives, no gluten, no sugar, no dairy diet so choices for breakfast were limited as expected. All good. I enjoyed my properly cooked eggs and the lady who took my order was kind and helpful. I should have ordered the fruit bowl as well but I didn't see it on the menu until now. No problem! Next time! My guests also said their paradise omelets were properly cooked and delicious! Our food also was prepared in a very reasonable amount of time considering the crowd which was impressive! Please do not expect eggs Benedict, table cloths and fancy plates. This is a fun place right on the beach with plastic silverware and styrofoam containers. @Peter and Vandana joined for the meal and we laughed, relaxed, ate, chatted, took in the scene, enjoyed the morning and then... Vandana brought out the huge conch shell. I was first to attempt tooting the massive horn but it just wasn't happening. Peter was a bit better than I. Vandana, on the other hand, warned ships well over the horizon that we were here and ready for fun! Kids jumped and clapped their hands. Adults stared in stunned silence. Everyone was deafened. My Apple Watch warned me of dangerous audio conditions that might cause permanent hearing damage if the sound kept up! It was an awesome and skilled display of awesomeness! This was no simple toot. It was a blast! Thank you Vandana! Memorable to say the least! Plus, I can still hear just fine and dandy. Life is a blast with a fun and very memorable meal on the beach! Thanks Paradise Grille!

My friends and I went to The Toasted Monkey for dinner after spending the day at St. Pete Beach,…read moreand the overall experience was really nice. The view from the upstairs bar was great. We got to watch an amazing sunset, which was definitely the highlight. The food took a little longer than expected to come out, but it was tasty and reasonably priced. I ordered blackened grouper tacos and my friends ordered burgers. We all enjoyed our plates. The service was good and the staff was friendly. Parking is free, which is a plus, but it is pretty limited, so that's something to keep in mind. Overall, a solid spot with a great vibe.

Let me begin this by stating we just stopped in and had a beer and then left…read more We used to come to this location all the time when it was known as crab daddies. it has been several years since we've been back here. We like this location because it does have a rooftop patio where you can sit and watch the inlet. They also have a large outdoor seating area that is covered. When we got there on Friday around three in the afternoon, it was already pretty busy with a very senior crowd. We chose to order a couple of beers and just sat at one of the tables outside. From what we observed, the team all seem pretty friendly and when we did ask if they had bottles of water, they did make the effort to see if they could find any on property. Unfortunately, the one location they looked that they thought they would be, and they didn't have them- at that point we were just ready to keep moving on with our day so let them know it was fine and we appreciated the attempt.

We wandered into The Ball Joint and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. I chose 6 meatballs with 3…read moredifferent sauces. I enjoyed sampling the sauces and it was all delicious. My husband also enjoyed his Cajun Meatballs and Fettuccine. The restaurants sits right on the Pinellas bike trail, so plan a stop during your next ride!

I didn't just eat at The Ball Joint--I had a full-blown flavor encounter. From the moment I walked…read morein, the vibe hit that sweet spot between chill neighborhood joint and creative food lab. The space feels alive--music low enough for conversation, but high enough to keep the energy fun. Now, the food. Whoever's in that kitchen clearly cares about their craft. Every bite of my meal felt intentional--the kind of cooking that tells you someone's actually proud of what they plate. The texture, the seasoning, that balance of savory heat and crisp freshness--it's the kind of food that makes you look around the table just to say, "Yo, are you tasting this too?" The staff deserves a shoutout, too. Friendly without being fake, attentive without hovering. They made me feel like a regular even though it was my first visit. If you're the kind of person who loves discovering those local gems where passion meets comfort food, this is it. St. Pete's got plenty of spots to eat, but The Ball Joint is one of the rare ones you remember. Go to there website: https://www.wewantballs.com/ Truly amazing food experience!!

Fair prices for a beautiful resort. We got great service that really stood out. Good beverages and…read morevery good food. Service was on it, even on the beach. At the pool you never have to wait at all. Made our pools days really nice.

We had a great experience with the food and drinks while staying at The Don. Our first day we sat…read moreat the pool bar and our server made us the BEST drinks. After that the drinks were just okay when we ordered them. He set the bar high and we requested that only he make our drinks if he was available! The food was really good - a little pricy but good.

We wanted a nice lunch on the beach with our dogs. This place was great! It was a weekday noon…read moremeal. We had to pay to park a block away. We claimed a picnic table for our group of four. The dogs happily say beside us on the benches. It is a very chill place, nice vibe. Great burgers and fries.

Really solid food & bev counter right on the beach. I enjoyed my blackened grouper sandwich (the…read morefilet was huge) and my pina colada was good too. They have lots of tables open nearby on the patio, and more dedicated chairs on the sand.

This is a must stop at when we are in town. Their food has been consistent for the 10+ years that…read morewe've been coming down here. When we get into town, they're always our first stop for lunch. They have a pretty extensive menu of options, but our go to is the fried grouper sandwich with American cheese and no lettuce or tomato. Our other go to is the lobster roll. Now this go around we did notice the lobster was more shredded than it was chunks which is what we've seen previously so that was a bit of a change, but overall, it was still good. We've had the onion rings before but this go round we decided to share a side of french fries and we did ask for them crispy. They were perfect. Be prepared to wait though as this location is super small and if you come during a busy season or around that lunchtime period you're most likely going to have to wait. This is not a great location for large groups. If you have more than five people in your group this is probably not the best location for you as they cannot seat more than one large group at a time. But, one thing we did notice is that you can walk up and order to go. That's a great option to have and something we may take advantage of in the future.

We were not seated and left feeling dismissed and unwelcome…read more When we arrived, there was no one outside managing the waitlist, so we wrote our name down and waited while standing in the shade. When the host came out, she stated that she needed to "clear the area." While we understand the need to manage space, the request was directed at us and was delivered in an unpleasant, dismissive tone. She then said there would be about a 25-minute wait and that there were parties ahead of us, which we understood and accepted. However, we were later told that despite being on the list, we would not be seated because there was "no way to contact us" when our turn came and that we needed to remain in one specific spot. Given that no instructions or staff were present when we arrived, this explanation was confusing and felt inconsistent. The interaction gave the clear impression that we were not welcome to wait or dine there, so we chose to leave. Dining out should feel respectful and inclusive, and unfortunately, that was not our experience here.

Super sad this place no longer offers food ... the nachos here were my favorite and I've been…read morecraving them !!!! Please bring back the food !!!

Ordered the mango tango margaritas and sat by the beach. The drinks are pricey but at least we're…read morenice and strong. Service was prompt and courteous and the ambiance is very relaxed with nice comfy sofas to lounge in.