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3.7 (619 reviews)
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Moderate noise
Good for kids

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Their Carrot cake is the best!!! Service is always wonderful and the sunsets are amazing

Grouper bites - lightly fried
Kim L.

We first stopped in to have a drink in air conditioning after a wonderful but wicked hot visit to the Edison Ford Estate. We sat at the bar and were blown away by the service and the friendliness. We also really loved the smoked fish dip - first time we've had one and there were enough crackers! We went back for lunch a couple days later, again sat at the bar, ordered drinks and the cheesy crab dip while we decided on lunch. The crab dip was huge, hot and delicious and, like the fish dip, plenty of nachos to dip. The dip was so filling we changed our minds and went for appetizers - a crab cake and grouper bites. They were both so well-prepared and tasty. The crab cake came with coleslaw and a mustard sauce - somehow it all worked together. The grouper bites were tasty with either tartar or my fav, cocktail sauce. We decided that since we had all appetizers it might be time to finally get a slice of key lime pie - it was shared, delicious and my bad - gone before my camera could taste first!

Key lime pie martini
Sara G.

Brittni was an awesome server. Everyone was friendly when we came on a busy Saturday evening. We sat outside near the water to watch a beautiful sunset. Everything we ate was delicious, but the best part may have been the key lime pie margarita. We will be back! :)

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Jill W.

Always great service and great food! Came for stone crab claws today, left very full. Perfect day to sit outside and enjoy the beautiful weather.

Crystal D.

Pinchers is a must visit! The view is remarkable, sitting right on the water it is the perfect place to spend your evening. The hot crab & cheese dip is the best thing on the menu. Cheese, crab, a little bit of spice, and endless chips. What more can you possibly ask for! Some other good choices for food are the hush puppies, shrimp scampi, and the fried shrimp. Another you can not go wrong with is the Alaskan King Crab. They will even help you/teach you to crack it if this isn't your strong suit. On top of all of this they also have a limited selection of 2 for 1 drinks, all day everyday.

The Crab Dip.....
Louis W.

The service was awesome. Like the new items on the menu. The crab dip has changed a little. Not as cheesy and spicy like the past. I may try it again, hell another shot won't hurt.

Fish tacos
Petal M.

Beautiful location right around the corner from the Edison and Ford Winter estate. Overlooks the water which is gorgeous. The beers are buy one get one which was cool! We had the cheesy crab dip which was very yummy. I then had the crab clusters - they were good and messy, the garlic butter sauce was a little salty. My husband had the fish tacos that he liked and my son's meal was free :) I would go back :)

Slushy lemonade
Pat R.

My husband has been wanting to Pinchers for sometime. We got there for lunch today. It's got a nice beach/fish vibe. They had a good menu with lots of choices. Most of their drinks are 2 for 1 during Happy Hour. I chose a drink not on the 2 for 1 menu. And I highly recommend it, a Key Largo Slushy Lemonade. I ordered the Fried Clam Platter, with fries and Cole slaw. It wasn't bad. The clams are very thickly breaded. And you get about 3 times the amount of fries that you could ever eat. The Cole slaw was really tasty. My husband chose the Grouper tacos. He really thought they were delicious!

Klarissa C.

Locals recommended this restaurant for us to try and very glad we did. Great variety of seafood and fresh. Good service too

Grilled grouper  GULF GROUPER

We are from out of town...We could not decide where to go for dinner tonight and picked Pinchers... Stone was our server and he was amazing... he had great suggestions for our drinks and our meal. The corn and clam powder soup was fabulous. I had grilled grouper and my husband had the scallops. Make sure you request Stone for your server... You will not be disappointed.

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Average overpriced food. The view is marred by the heavy screens. It was very dark in there. Tourist trap.

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Great waterfront location. Servers friendly. Food is always great. One of my favorites.

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Beautiful setting to meet friends, everyones food was delicious. And Caroline our waitress was beyond great.

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My family always enjoys coming here. Food is great and atmosphere is excellent! McKenna did a wonderful job handling our group of nine!

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Wait for the food was long, and when it finally came out everything was cold across all meals, would not visit again

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Is the elevator working?

Yes. It was when we were there in March!

Is it free parking?

Yes. They have a large parking lot adjacent to their building. The lot can, however, fill up at peak times.

Is there a kid's menu? Happy hour menu? Are they posted anywhere?

Yes to both. Kids eat free from the kid's menu and 2 for 1 drinks all day. Happy hour food specials in the afternoon.

Is there docks to come by boat?

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