Pincher's has the perfect laid-back, ocean-meets-Margaritaville vibe. We ate in the open-air area, which made the experience even better--casual, breezy, and fun. The service was absolutely excellent. Our waitress was attentive and friendly, and the manager even stopped by our table to make sure we were enjoying our meal, which is always appreciated. The 2-for-1 drinks all day, every day was a great (and unexpected!) bonus. The only suggestion I'd offer is to add a few more gluten-free options, such as gluten-free buns for sandwiches or corn tortillas for tacos. That small addition would make an already great spot even better. Overall, a really enjoyable experience and a place we'd happily return to. read more

Yum!! That's the word that sums up my experience at Pinchers. What do yall know about the 2 for 1 drink specials? I had the red sangrias. Yum!! For my meal I got the small portion of the grilled shrimp. You get about 8 shrimps. They are a decent size. But I will get the full portion next time for sure. For my sides I had mashed potatoes and Cole Slaw. The Cole slaw was really good. The mashed potatoes not so much. They were lukewarm which made it hard to eat. I could have sent them back but decided not to. Next time I'm doubling up on that slaw. lol. My bestie got a half order of Raw Oysters. She sucked them down. Enjoyed them. And she also got an order of Crab Legs. All in all we had a great meal and enjoyed it all very much. read more

Pinchers - SHRIMP GARLIC MASHED POTATOES FRESH COLESLAW - Seafood Near Me - Wesley Chapel, Florida

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It was a beautiful night to sit outside and eat and and there was live music. Our server was Taylor, she was super nice but did have to be reminded and or corrected of a few thing throughout the evening. Food was tasty! read more

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Randomly walked into this establishment on a Saturday early evening. Party of 2 and we were seated right away. This place had an island vibe, live music, beach decor and random quotes on the wall. Our server was attentive. The fried calamari were mid, they were under season and too much battered. The shrimp tasted fresh, the catch of the day grouper was the star of both dishes along with the garlic mash potatoes. read more

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This is definitely a go to if you're in the Wesley chapel area. Seafood at reasonable prices. They have stone crab claws seasonally and I was lucky that they were still in stock on a Saturday night. I got 4 large claws with 2 sides and the rest of the table got king crab legs. Everything was delicious but the king crab needed some scissors -which the restaurant didn't have - since it was very pokey. They have 2 for 1 selected alcoholic drinks all day and night. Our server was outstanding. Live music too! Highly recommend ! read more

Food, service is great, and atmosphere is fun in nature. The manager always takes time to check in, and the restaurant is clean. read more

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The food at Pinchers is warm and comforting, just as you would expect. I enjoy their giant, crispy, hot, bone-in chicken wings, which pair perfectly with home-cut fries. I highly recommend trying a cup of clam chowder if you like clams. Additionally, the margaritas are always buy one, get one (BOGO), making it a fantastic place to enjoy drinks with friends. The restaurant has an old Key West town ambiance, complete with numerous wooden signs and faux fish on the walls, yet it is well-maintained. The servers write their names on the table, which I find a fun and easy way to remember them. It's never too crowded at Wiregrass Mall, although it can get busy during peak season. read more

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We used to come here all the time but they have built so many new restaurants in our area that we have been trying those. We were there on a Friday evening and they were not very busy but we gave our number to be texted in about 20-25 minutes to be seated. A couple came up a few minutes after us and did the same. I had to use the restroom so they said sure. As I walked through the restaurant there was a lot of open seating. I do enjoy Pinchers and the ocean ambiance. I went back outside and sat down next to my husband and told him there were a lot of open tables. As we were discussing this the couple who had come after us were called up to be seated. I immediately went to the hostess station to find out why. She apologized and started to seat us. I asked why the wait if tables were available and she said they didn't want to pressure the cooks in the kitchen. Ok, so we sit down already disappointed and our server Stephanie came to wait on us. She was the only good thing about the experience. She gave the crab dip on the house. As I said we have been to Pinchers countless times in the past and the was always good. It's been a couple years and I am not sure what happened! The crab dip was mediocre, not a lot of crab. I had the ahi tuna which was disappointing. I can't put my finger on it but it had a strange texture, not very tasty and just overall bad quality. I also ordered the house cut fries and they were good but not awesome like before. My husband had his go to, fish and chips and said it was not good at all. Not fresh or tasty. Our server was great so we didn't complain but I don't think we will return any time soon. read more

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Another day at Pinchers for some great seafood . Food is always delicious and service is on point. Sat at the bar, Chris the Bartender/ waiter was very helpful. The ambiance is always great. Plenty of parking at Wiregrass Mall..... Had some Oysters, Fish and two sides ..... On Saturday was told they have a guitar player singing some tunes.... That will be great and different. Will be back !!!! Thank you for your service read more

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so I had a hankerin' for fish and chips and asked Yelp for help and this place appeared, and I'm glad it did! I picked up an order of the Big Fish sammy with fries and coleslaw. Even though the place was too hip for my tastes, the food tasted great! And for a reasonable price! read more

We came here for dinner on a Sunday and this was my first time visiting pinchers. As soon as we walked in, we were welcomed by the hostess and sat down immediately without reservation. We started off with the blue crab and cheese dip that came with tricolor tortilla chips, it was delicious. I give it a 8 out of 10 for entrées. I had the fried grouper with their house fries and broccoli. I give it an 7.5/10. we also did their claw appetizer that was really good,8/10. For other entrées we did the blue crab clusters. I found them to be quite oily personally but the flavor was still good. 6/10. The star of the show was definitely the Maryland blue crabs that come out whole with an extra LS bay rub, that was absolutely a 10 out of 10 perfectly steamed. Only downfall is there no bundle deals, only per crab and I believe the price point for those were $11 per crap for the extra large. Overall, a great spot if you love crab and they also have great deals on drinks throughout the day every day. We had their bogo house margaritas 7/10.? They provide a nice warm, fun, easy-going ambience within their restaurant. We will be back! read more

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This review is solely for Rowen! Today was Father's day and you were absolutely awesome despite a few items not being available. No fault to you. You were kind and provided additional options for our party. Your personality is infectious and the kids really enjoyed their stickers. Thank you so so much! Please don't let anyone dim your light! You are a Rockstar!!!!!! read more

Don't do it. Maybe the food is just better near the coast. I would say its quality is about as good as Red lobster so if that's your jam - go for it. The crab dip was extremely salty without much crab flavor. The snow crab was ok. I have had better. Won't go back. I am a foodie. Not a place for foodies. read more

This was my second time at Pinchers & loved the experience. Our server, Jake was pleasant & made our experience awesome. Had oysters for our appetizer's and it did not disappoint. Main entrees were grilled mahi mahi grilled grouper and both were cooked and seasoned perfectly! We were already satisfied with the dishes but to top it off the key lime pie was fresh and delicious! Would definitely recommend and will be coming back soon! read more

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A fun and casual seafood restaurant. Live music was playing, which was a nice surprise. Wait staff are friendly! We ordered the crab rangoon, chowder soups, and Mussels Marinara. My partner enjoyed his entree thoroughly. Though we both loved the appetizer and soups, I didn't love my mussels marinara. To be fair, I think I received a generous amount of mussels which I loved. But the sauce was too heavy, couldn't get in bites of pasta without a full mouthful of sauce. I would absolutely come here again but maybe not for this dish? read more

Pinchers - MUSSELS MARINARA - Seafood Near Me - Wesley Chapel, Florida

Came here for the seafood tower. Ordered the lil chill and it was delicious and tasted fresh. We also tried the gator bites. I have never tasted alligator meat before and it was something I wanted to try visiting Florida. The meat tasted like popcorn chicken. A Taiwanese snack consisting of fried chicken cut into small pieces. The meat was tender and juicy but gator meat seems chewier compared to chicken. They had drink specials. 2 for 1 deals on draft beers, house margaritas and sangrias. There were other selections too but we focused on the sangria and margaritas. The lil chill was a really good deal for $60 plus tip. For the size of the tower in California it would easily be over $100 for a seafood tower. We were surprised at the price. Other than that, the service was a tad bit slow and our waiter would disappear and we wouldn't be able to find her. She did help us in the end just not right away. Food was delicious and service was ok. Would come back and try the seafood tower when given the chance to visit Florida again! read more

Pinchers - Gator bites - Seafood Near Me - Wesley Chapel, Florida

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Server was great Justine. Thank you. Food was just ok. Steak fries were good. Grouper on the salad was just ok. Salad itself was underwhelming. Loved the way it looked inside. read more

Pinchers - Seafood Near Me - Wesley Chapel, Florida

If you're trying to escape the heat... think again. I've never wanted to rush out of a dining experience quicker in my life. They had all of the windows and doors open on a 92 degree day, I felt like was going to melt into a puddle. We love your food and service was great but I wouldn't return with these conditions. I get that you're trying to attract customers with your live music but this wasn't the way to do it. read more

Great service and great food. Always a pleasant experience at this Pinchers location.

A good choice for family-friendly outing. The restaurant is kid-friendly with paper lining on the table where they can draw. They also give you pencils and coloring sheets. The food is good, nothing extraordinary and fair priced. The only thing a bit pricey was the crab cake for $20, you get ONE. Margaritas at $2 was a nice surprise but keylime pie wasn't worth it. Kids eat for free with adult entree of $15+ is great. Service was a hit slow and I had to remind the waiter of a few things. Menu is extensive and can feel a tad overwhelming. read more

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I haven't been to Pinchers in such a long time due to new restaurants popping up every day in Wesley Chapel. It's unfortunate that my first time back in over a year was such a disappointment. Not only were the prices for casual seafood dining markedly increased, the food was not good! I decided to order the $40 whole fried snapper meal. Our server stated that it was feed two persons. That should have been my red flag. It could not feed two, it barely fed one because it was soooo overcooked and dry that I can barely pick through an already bony-type fish. I also received 10 steak fries, so I assume the hubs and I would share 5 fries each. What a disappointment! We opted to order the blackened grouper as the second dish since we were definitely misguided. The grouper looked good but it tasted as though it was half frozen when they attempted to add the blackened seasoning. There was no flavor passed the surface, it tasted more like water. Ughhh two meals?!!?! I am giving 2.5 stars for the 2 for 1 drink specials, which would probably be how I can patronize in the future, but I should have waited the 45mins at Noble Crust because it is more bang for your buck and very delicious than what I received at Pinchers waiting 15mins. read more

Pinchers - $40 whole fried snapper special with Steak Fries and Fresh Coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Wesley Chapel, Florida

Went in to the restaurant which had one table about to leave and 6 people at the bar. Waited 15 minutes after being sat and never saw a waitress to even get a drink order taken. We were the only people not at the bar in the entire restaurant read more

The fried oysters were literally fried to perfection. They weren't overly breaded and still plump and juicy. However, the star of the show is their carrot cake. I'm talking MAIN CHARACTER ENERGY!! I'm talking like BLESSED BY THE GODS!! I'm certain someone's Auntie is in the back with an apron on and flour on her face. This cake was super moist, the icing not too sweet and the pralines were like finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow! Beware, the portion size can feed a small family. Again...THIS CAKE THOUGH!! read more

I continue to give Pinchers a five stars and even left a review a couple of months ago relative to the bar server, Abby, as well as the great male blue crabs they served me. I was there last week again. Same thing all over again. Was served by Abby and received the largest male Blue crabs with lots of old Bay, the way I like it. The atmosphere remains the same. A good solid family restaurant. It is truly becoming for me my neighborhood staple place! Each time I'm there I see repeat customers. That speaks volumes! read more

Good food and friendly service. I will definitely be back. Jumbo Stone crabs were amazing read more

I've been to Pinchers a few times, both in Wesley Chapel and in Sarasota. I've even reviewed them before and gave them five stars for their blue crabs and service. The service is still good, but wow these crabs were really bad! Look at my pictures! We sent back three, but really all of them were borderline bad. I'm pretty sure they reheated, already cooked crabs. They had some already cooked crabs under glass in the front of the restaurant, and I'm pretty sure those are what we were served. They served the crabs really fast after we ordered, and the crabs were hot, but not steaming hot like they were just cooked. I was so disappointed I called the Pinchers main office to speak to someone. They said someone would call me back, but never did. We've had good crabs, and bad crabs at Pinchers in the past. We have never had crabs THIS bad. The other times we were there off season, so I gave them a pass. This time, it was in July, and we called ahead to make sure they got a new delivery of blue crabs that day. They get new deliveries on Tuesday and Friday. We were there on Tuesday night. These crabs smelled fishy. Crabs aren't supposed to smell fishy. We're originally from Maryland and I know crabs. They should be ashamed to serve these. I feel ripped off and I was really looking forward to getting blue crabs, as Pinchers is one of the few places in the area that offer them. read more

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We were at the Shops at Wiregrass and decided to grab some dinner at Pinchers. We ordered a cup of corn and crab chowder, the 8oz Stripe Bass with a side of coleslaw and garlic bread, andTony's Big Fish Sandwich. We had to send back the striped bass because it wasn't hard enough but when they returned it it was hot and really delicious . And it came with this spicy sauce that was out of sight! For the most part the food came out fresh, hot, and delicious! Britt was a wonderful server! She was so friendly, attentive, and she really knew the menu! Service was good and the manager came by our table twice to check on us which was a nice touch. I would definitely come back to Pinchers and try some more of their food! read more

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My experience today was nothing short of excellent. Kai was my waiter and he didn't miss. His upbeat personality and all around charm made my experience a great one. I'll definitely be back. read more

I've eaten here in the past and was typically disappointed as seafood was overcooked. I stayed away for years. Passed by today and thought I'd give it another try. Ordered Maryland Blue crab. The crabs in the cold case looked great but those brought to the table were obviously overcooked. Strike 3. read more

Pinchers is my families ho to place for great drinks and seafood. The food is made to order. The French fries are hot and amazing. The interior is nice and some days they have live music. The fresh oysters, crab claws in butter garlic sauce is a must. Not only is the food great their dessert game is nothing to play with. The chocolate tower cake and the new carrot tower cake too. Outstanding. My family from New York and North Dakota comes here first stop from the airport. The staff is very friendly and personable. read more

It's been a few years since I have dined here. Decided to take my wife and toddler here for a quick meal- We are all very happy that we did. Seated in what would've been the patio area(covered due to weather). Got there just in time for happy hour and was able to get 2 draft beers for the price of one! Peel n eat shrimp was delicious, corn and crab chowder was delectable and the angel hair pasta with crab meat was impeccable! Jake was our server and he was sure to make we were well taken care of. read more

Drinks are good and food is decent. You can't beat 2 for 1 in this economy. It just will still be a go to for a quick drink. read more

Pinchers - Pinchers!!!!! - Seafood Near Me - Wesley Chapel, Florida

The best quality fresh seafood for the price. The appetizers are amazing. The ambiance and service are top-notch. The fish and chips are my husband's favorite. I have never had a bad experience. If you are not a seafood fan, they have a huge menu. They have the best chicken wings for a seafood restaurant. This is my favorite restaurant at the mall. Daya, Steph, and all staff are excellent. Great service. read more

So not impressed with this place. Maybe it was the time of day and the cooks pretty much stopped seasoning everything. Calamari no taste no flavor you can keep it!!! Crab dip great if you just want a cheese dip but definitely don't order if you're wanting crab. Decided after these two apps not to Order drinks as all my friends had pretty much walked out and went next door. Butttt I'm certainly going to try this place again like I stated first every place has a bad day. I'm just chalking it up to say just that. Not sure I'll order that calamari kinda lost it after that first bite. read more

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Went to pinchers at wire grass today for my hunnys birthday we received the best friendly service and really enjoyed our meal everything was hot and fresh! The manager Orrin was absolutely wonderful and gave my hunny a complimentary piece of cake of his choice he chose the carrot cake and let me tell you it was some of the best we have ever tried, just the whole vibe there was happy and friendly thank you pinchers! read more

Had lunch with a good friend here recently, she was craving oysters, and I was all too happy to join because I'd never been here. She had a dozen oysters and a half a pound of shrimp, and I think she really liked all of it!!! I love tacos, so I was happy to see they had several options, and I ordered the grouper tacos (fried), the french fries, and water with no ice. I thought the tacos were very good, I thought the service was great, and I absolutely loved the Key West motif. Reminded me of home! read more

Excellent service, relaxed ambiance, and delicious food as usual. The sauté pincher claws are delicious, the crab Rangoon I recommend the most, and the tacos with the mango salsa are very good too. We tried the chicken wings and we enjoyed them a lot. The kids salad with chicken is a nice addition. read more

Pinchers - Kids grilled chicken with salad free when you buy an entree. - Seafood Near Me - Wesley Chapel, Florida

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The restaurant service is good. The server paid good attention to our table. She also have knowledge of the menu and daily special. The restaurant is at prime location at the mall entrance. They got very good customer base. The restaurant is 80% pack in the early dinner hour. We got two items from happy hour, we have the oysters and the medium neck clam. Both dishes was fresh and delicious. My wife have fish and chips. The fish is in good large piece. It also has crispy coating. It is good dish with the fries. I have the crab cake. I think the crab cake is below average. I think it has too much dough than crab meat. It do come with string beans and rice. The side dish is a choice from menu. Overall experience is good. It is about 3.5 stars. I still think if their menu can be re-engineering with attractive dish in use seasoning, cook method, or flavor, they will do very well. read more

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We came here for dinner just before 6 PM on a weekday with two children in tow. Our server, Kim was wonderful! After spreading brown paper protection over the table top, she handed crayons and paper to the kids to occupy them. Covered, sturdy, child-size water cups were supplied as well! The children were enthralled with the mounted fish and fresh catch behind the glass up front! Such interesting, photographic decor! Kim shared that it was Happy Hour "two for one" drink specials with small bites. I ordered the house wine which was delicious. My Grouper Sandwich meal was excellent - seasoned and grilled perfectly, and served hot. I got vegetables on the side which were very good too. Note that kids eat free (such as deal!) if the adult spends over ~ $15 on an entree (not difficult to do). Their meals were enough to feed them for a couple days! We finished with coffee (thanks for the fresh brew!) and a slice of delicious Key Lime pie. What a great experience! read more

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Wow!! Is my first impression and it's definitely a lasting impression. Today 3/15/24 is my 32nd birthday. A family member treated me too lunch and my my my the food, the margarita and sweet tea was absolutely delicious. I had the conch fritters, the shrimp scampi with the 2/1 margarita's and a sweet tea to balance things out. Our server Steph was absolutely amazing and when she found out that it was my birthday she asked which would prefer between carrot cake and chocolate cake. I of course chose chocolate because I love chocolate. A few minutes later she came back with the most delicious and biggest piece of chocolate cake and the entire restaurant was yelling happy birthday from all over. I was cheesing from ear to ear and full of excitement. This was definitely the best birthday ever and with it being my first time to Pinchers I really enjoyed every bit of it. I definitely recommend them to others. The restaurant may be based around seafood that you smell as you first walk in but it was very clean and still smelled good which was different than most seafood restaurants. The service from start to finish was great. Steph checked on us throughout and i loved how knowledgeable she was when it came to the menu. It made my selections a breeze otherwise I was becoming so indecisive and really wanted to try something different than my normal go to when I go out to eat. Thank you so much for making my birthday one to remember!! read more

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