The service was good for what it was. They get busy. The food was good. I liked my salad but it…read morelooked very different than what was pictured on the menu. I understand not having a hostess but it got crazy when coming in and everyone standing around not knowing what to do. I had to be told by another customer to sign up. And during all this several people were trying to cut in line in front of others.

Cool old school diner, attentive service, amazing club & slaw. Good servings and fairly priced.read more

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.

Wow. What an amazing spot. We went to the beach and needed a bit of food after and this spot…read moredelivered. We called Johnny to set up a table for 10 people and he was amicable and great on the phone. By the time we left the beach and arrived everything was setup. Service was fast. The food and local Florida beers were great. We ordered multiple pizzas, strombolis, chips, pretzel, and garlic bread. Everything was great. The entire family had a great time. Amazing food, service, and a very chill atmosphere.

so happy i came here! Timmie was very friendly & had excellent customer service! The inside is…read moresuper cool and had nice open interior design. The food was super filling and was amazing 10/10. Timmie was super kind, he even gave my little brother a 'Category 36' sticker which made his morning :') , he also gave us an amazing ice cream recommendation which I also really liked. Thank you for the amazing food & service. Highly HIGHLY recommend this to everyone stopping by the area Please also give timmie all the kudos

My husband and I love this place. You can't beat having delicious seafood right on the beach with…read morelive acoustic guitar. Recently, we stopped here for dinner. The counter service was friendly and helpful. Our food came quickly and nice and hot. We started with some peel and eat shrimp and fish dip. The fish dip was the star. They really do it right with their mayo to fish ratio. Highly recommend. For dinner, I got grouper on a salad and my husband got the cheeseburger and coleslaw. Everything was so good for a little hole in the wall beach eatery. Highly recommend stopping by!

Generous 4 because I only tried one item. Love the location (right on the beach), and the ease of…read moreordering. You can walk up in your swimwear and it's 100% appropriate so you don't have to worry about getting dressed (and possibly your entire family) to get some eats. I ordered the shrimp quesadilla and my friend got the mahi fish tacos. Both of us got the pina coladas. I will say I wasn't super impressed with the shrimp quesadilla because of the amount of shrimp and that it was made with cheddar cheese. The pina colada was just ok - if they have an option for a floater, I'll be choosing that option next time. The menu itself had other great options so I'll just have to try something else next time to see what these other reviews are raving about. Overall, the items I got weren't spectacular or something you HAVE to have. But if you are on the beach, didn't bring food, and are really hungry, it gets the job done.

Best Asian lettuce wraps ever! To top it off we had the…read moretoasted thai bowl and Cuban pork! Amazing food! Will come back.

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.

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!!

I met up with six colleagues for a working lunch. The Ball joint was the perfect location for a…read morenumber of us coming from around the bay area. The food was amazing and very creative. We had cheese balls, tomato soup, meatballs, and risotto along with yummy desserts. The owner, Bryan, was charming and helpful. Easy parking too!

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.

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.

This is truly a hidden gem some of the coolest people working in a good mood and ready to help you…read moreget whatever you need right on the water and affordably is super cool.

As a true burger lover, I can honestly say this was one of the BEST beach burgers I've ever had in…read moremy life. The burger was huge and loaded with thick onions, big slices of tomato, fresh lettuce, and the bun was perfectly toasted. The meat was seasoned so well and full of flavor and adding bacon made it even better. Every bite was amazing. It came with fries, and while they tasted more like frozen bag fries than fresh-cut fries, they were still good and honestly didn't take away from how incredible the burger was. I also got a bottle of water and a rum and Coke, which made the whole beach meal experience perfect. Another thing I loved was the seating area. They have plenty of nice wooden picnic tables with umbrellas, so there's a lot of shady seating to relax and enjoy your food comfortably by the beach. The vibe was honestly amazing. 10/10 recommend eating here if you're by the beach. I would absolutely keep coming back. Amazing food, amazing atmosphere, and seriously one of the best burgers I've had!

Great location!!…read more Great food!!! Great staff!! Check it out!! If you're around the area

My friends Lauren and Kent frequently the area. I recognized it because when I was at there in-laws…read morewaterfront house and this touristy stupid pirate ship came sailing by. So when I found myself six months later back in Johns Pass looking at the same stupid pirate ship, I thought, I bet Lauren and Kent recommend a good place within walking distance since they know the area. They were completely worthless for any kind of recommendation. I asked them about this place and they had never been or even knew its name. All they could tell me about with some bar to go visit around the corner. Clearly they have their priorities. Had the fried clams and some shrimp. They were good. It's pretty hard to screw up fried stuff.... I think I should've ordered one of the sandwiches, they looked much better. Service was great. Kept my drink refilled and we were very attentive.

Was a cool fun experience look forward to going back when I come back to Florida. Good service good…read moredrink drinks.

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 !!!