When you walk into a place like this it is always a crapshoot! It will either meet the stereotype of a commercialized dive bar (you want to take a shower when you leave) or it will surpass your wildest expectations. This place is definitely the latter! Service is more than responsive and thorough and consistent. The food was excellent with the cheeseburger done just as expected and the lobster roll on a par with any in the area! The boardwalk fries do the boardwalk location justice.... Cost is more than reasonable for what you get. I'm sure that in my younger days I could have spent the afternoon there. But then again, I probably would not have been able to clearly review this experience read more

From the scenery to the food. The location and building entirely was beautiful! I enjoyed coming here, the burger was amazing! Everyone in my group enjoyed their food and drinks. The drinks were especially strong! The only problem is finding a parking spot but other than that the service and everything else was perfect. Would come back! read more

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The grouper sandwich was really good. We also had shrimp skewers which were cooked perfectly. One was blackened and the other coconut. I preferred the blackened. I enjoyed a local IPA which was really good. It seems like a place for locals but our server was super nice and walked us through the menu and drinks. It is a hole in the wall type of place you would walk past if you didn't know it was there. It is on the inlet and is close to shops. read more

This place has one of the best burgers I've had in this area. The fries are also home made and delicious. Definitely recommend

Our bartender was friendly. I ordered the gator nuggets and blackened grouper with feta pasta and cucumber tomato salad. Everything was well seasoned and cooked. I mixed everything up and dumped their "pirates pub and grub garlic hot sauce" all over it. Their gator nuggets were tender I've always experienced a more chewier consistency but it's tender and less chewable. Really good gator nuggets. And their sauce was. And their cocktails are good for their prices. The pirate cocktail is a good strong drink. read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - Gator nuggets - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

I have been coming to pirates pub & grub for many years. It is one of my favorite spots to look out at the water at John's pass and just relax. They have several spots that face the water so I can usually find a place unless it's peak hours. It's also good for people watching. I don't like seafood so I always get a burger or a hot dog which hit the spot! I also get some of the tomato cucumber salad to bring home it's really tasty! The service is a hit or miss sometimes it's slow but the food comes out pretty quickly. Keeping this as a staple on my list for great weather days. read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - Surface - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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Nested directly on the Johns Pass Village Boardwalk directly across from the mooring for the Royal Conquest Pirate Ship, the Pirates Pub & Grub is definitely a "Must Try" while visiting Johns Pass! With air conditioned inside dining & bar also offers outdoor seating with panoramic waterfront views of Johns Pass. Friendly service and delicious food coupled with the "Village" ambiance make this a Unique experience that even as longtime locals still enjoy our regular visits. Their Spicy "Bloody Buccaneer" coming in at 32 ounces satisfies the most demanding Bloody Mary enthusiasts whilst those seeking Rum based drinks are easily & well satisfied! Being the 2025 MadeiraBeachBurgerWeek Awards Winner for BOTH Best Burger and MOST CREATIVE they certainly don't disappoint! The Campeche Burger ('25 Contestant) was definitely our favorite and an absolutely must try for any burger enthusiast! Their lightly battered french fries and delicious Onion Rings or Coleslaw make great accompaniments to any selection. We've favored the Captain Burger since winning the '24 awards, always loved the Black&Bleu and blackened shrimp tacos as well! This pairs well before or after a Pirate Ship excursion of the beautiful area along the Intracoastal Waterway. The decorative interior is worthy a visit by Johnny Dep in full Pirate Garb... read more

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Stopped in for lunch on a Saturday. This is at John's Pass. They have a small seating area on the outside, bar style with umbrellas to shade you from the sun. We chose to eat inside as it was blistering outside. There is not a lot of seating inside, a few tables, a long bar style two sided table and seating at the bar. For a small place they had five or six folks working and attentive service. Good drink selection and decent menu selection. One person in the group ordered a fish dip for an appetizer, I was not thrilled with the choice. I must say it was rather good. It came with a lot of crackers, cucumber slices and jalapeños. I ordered the bacon burger. This was an outstanding burger. They cook to order and it was very flavorful and juicy. I was also able to get bacon in every bite. The fries were also really good, kinda like a Five Guys style fry. They have also won some awards. Looking for a local small hole in the wall with great atmosphere and food, THIS IS IT. read more

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I hate giving reviews when I have very little to say on the positive side of things. We came for a quick lunch, and we were quickly seated and greeted... but we waited a good bit for food and then to leave. We had a set time we needed to leave and we were ready for about 15 minutes and no one came to give us a box or give us a check. I ended up going to the bartender to get the check to pay. It seems there were only 2 servers handling the whole restaurant and it was not enough. Not to mention the food was average at best. We got gator bites for an appetizer and they were pretty "fishy." Then the rest was fried food and pretty average. The chicken tenders were super hot and almost burning to eat. I will say the fries were the best part of the meal. Overall it's a fine place to go, but I wouldn't recommend it. I'd say if you're looking for a dive bar it's probably a better match for you. read more

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Went back for food! We both had the blackened grouper sandwich with fries. Very good. Beware the sandwich was $26.95. Probably a bit spendy but was very good. Topped off with another mermaid water and a hurricane drink. Both very good. Server Maria was great and did a fabulous job with a very busy crowd. read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - Blackened grouper sandwiches - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Sat down for a lobster roll and was not disappointed. It was delicious and the price was good too. The waitress was friendly and service was quick. I sat outside with a view of the water and a pirate ship right in front of me. Even though it was cold and overcast, I still enjoyed my time at Pirates Pub. read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - Lobster roll with two delicious sides - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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I paid 15.00 for " Arby's slider " size sandwich and prison meal portions of potato salad .... Ignore these tourist trap and load up 3.00 meal deal at circle k ... my friend got lobster roll and it was also embarrassingly small portion ... yuck .. waste of $$$$ read more

We didn't get seated so didn't eat here. We tried to get some help and ignored multiple times. We were standing there waiting for help for several minutes and were not acknowledging. They were not terribly busy, seating outside and inside. Attempted to wave down a server, looked at us and kept walking. Then tried with another server and they looked at us and walked off. Then we left. Not even, hey just give us a minute, not a big deal, but nothing. read more

Pirates Pub is one of those places we come to every so often...and then we remember how good it is, which is exactly why we keep coming back. Cold beers, a great location, and a laid-back local vibe that never disappoints. The food is consistently solid. The Pirate vs Burger was a standout...juicy, flavorful, and the fresh jalapeños gave it the perfect kick. We also had the clams in white wine sauce, and they were excellent: tender clams with a bright, savory sauce that was perfect for dipping. The fish dip is fresh and always a great start, too. Service was great as well, Holly the bartender was kind, attentive, and made the experience even better. Reliable spot, great food, and a place we'll keep coming back to. read more

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Amber is amazing! The food was wonderful and came out super fast. If you're in the area, don't miss it! read more

Fantastic views and atmosphere and good for dolphin watching! Great service even when they are really busy. The pirate punch is one of my favorite drinks and they even shared how to make it so we can make it at home. The burgers are great! We went 4 times in the week we were there. read more

One of the best lobster rolls I've ever had. Great view and music playing. Highly recommend.

Stopped by here for a to-go lobster roll. It was fresh and yummy. Could have been larger for the price, but taste was great. Service was super fast and very welcoming. I didn't stay to dine-in, but the vibe inside was super cool. They also had limited seating outside that overlooked the water (dock area). It's in John's Pass so parking can be a pain, but this spot was super cool and I'll be back. read more

My friend and I were looking for lunch and I saw this listed with good reviews so we decided to try it - we were glad we did! It's the kind of place you walk into and never run out of things to look at. There's so much fun pirate decor that has clearly been cultivated over time. It's just a fun place to be. Ended up ordering the grouper sandwich grilled - garlic style. I didn't really taste garlic & it was a little bland so I got their boom boom sauce and it was PERFECT for this. It added so much flavor and just the right amount of spice. My friend got shrimp tacos (also with the boom boom sauce) and they looked incredible, she loved them. The fries were crispy & solidly good. Would've loved to sit outside and people watch on the boardwalk but it was drizzling on and off so we opted for inside - it's fairly covered outside but if a real Florida storm came through you'd for sure get wet. read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - Grilled Grouper Sandwich - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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Loved their Bloody Mary. Crab cake was amazing especially for a dive bar - kids loved their hot dogs and my son tried two of their burgers and rated one of them very high! Fish sandwich and tacos were not so heavy on the fish which is disappointing for the price. Service was friendly but not excellent. It is a true dive bar on the water. read more

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Super fun place to grab drinks and food, especially after being on the water. Maria is the absolute best. I came to this location more often when parking wasn't such a nightmare but still love to be there. The atmosphere is light and fun and Maria makes you feel like you're visiting a friend's place. Amber is great too and I can tell she treats her employees nicely. The vibe of any business but especially bars and restaurants is created by the management and felt through the staff so I commend Amber for creating such a great atmosphere. It feels good to be in a happy place. They are always laughing and having a great time serving customers and that's what keeps me coming back. The food is so so good too. read more

Me and my husband visited Pirates Pub & Grub on a Tuesday evening about 7:00. There was nobody inside eating and only one couple at the bar. I ordered the crab cake dinner with two sides , the only complaint I had was they put a spicy sauce on it which I wasn't advised by the waitress. I feel any sauces that are spicy should be told to the customer just in case . I ate half of it but really dislike spicy food and sauce. My husband ordered the lobster roll. He said the chilled lobster wasn't very cold more room temperature . He wasn't that satisfied with his meal . The only thing that was great were the fresh cut fries. The waitress Holly was nice and very attentive. Next time I visit John's pass I will try another restaurant since there are many choices. This establishment is good if you like to sit at a cool pirate themed bar but not to have a casual dinner. read more

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Maria was amazing ! Fun, friendly and super helpful. Right on the boardwalk overlooking John's Pass. Great service, burgers and fries. They were out of a few drinks, but she knew the menu and switched me to another option which was tasty! read more

Excellent conch fritters. Also had a pain killer and dark & stormy. Best mixed drinks I've had in awhile. Atmosphere kinda reminded me of Pusser's in Tortola. Lots of pirate gear everywhere. Great vibe, good bartenders. read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - Conch Fritters - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

I did not have high expectations, as Pirates Pub & Grub is (a) located in a highly trafficked tourist spot and (b) has the word "Grub" in the name. But, we had an absolutely wonderful evening there! We had a few appetizers, including the mussels. Then we had lots of grouper. The seafood was fresh and well prepared. In other words, delicious! All of it, wonderful! We also started with a variety of tropical cocktails, all of which were very tasty and reasonably strong. There are plenty of places in the general area (any tourist spot, really) that will serve what I call "alcohol scented" cocktails. Not the Pirates P&G. Everything we had was a true and tasty cocktail - including the bucket of booze my (adult) son ordered (photo below). Service was also excellent. We had two servers, whose names I wish I had for this review. They were both superb - not only providing great service, but willing to chat a bit and take a bunch of photos of us (and with us). They were awesome! We sat outside, so we missed the atmophere inside. After looking at some of the other review pics (after our visit), I wish I'd gone inside at least to check it out and maybe watch their bartender toss some bottles about. Seating outside is very limited, but we were lucky enough to get a table and enjoy beautiful views of the water and the sky during sunset (facing east, but it was still beautiful). This is one of a few places I wouldn't miss if I make it back to the area! Highly recommended! read more

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Early dinner so they weren't too busy. Sat at the bar and got to chit chat with the bartender. All of the staff seemed personable. We started with a couple drinks and gator bites. Let me tell you, they were delicious. Fried perfectly. My husband loved his burger and it was cooked perfectly. Onion rings were amazing with a nice crispy batter. I got my crab cake fix and it was unlike any I've ever had. It was huge and meaty with a nice spicy sauce on top. Also really enjoyed the cucumber and tomato salad. Potato salad was just okay to me. Could have used little seasoning. read more

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Definitely a hole in the wall but the burgers and service were spot on. Staff was a big plus

Sadly, though service was pleasant, 4/6 in our party had severe food poisoning and fell ill within 6 hrs of eating here on Wednesday evening. This ruined our vacation and none of us is feeling back to normal yet. Unfortunately, I am sure the source was this meal as none among us ate elsewhere. read more

We went here for dinner! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Inside is small but neat! You can also sit outside and see dolphins, fishing boats, and the Johns pass bridge. I had a Pina Colada and the lobster roll. My son had the children's chicken fingers. Fries are cut fresh. I would go back! read more

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Always friendly staff & great drinks! If you are feeling bold try the gator bites. A great place to check out at Johns Pass!

Yes the food is good! We have eaten here several times. But I have to say service was not good today. I get it they were busy and there appeared to be only one waitress! It's a Sat and Spring break!!! Why only one waitress! We sat for a long time when i asked the waitress if we could order she was very snotty! Not sure we will go back!! read more

Great chef/server/everyone. Do they own the place? I DONT KNOW! I asked if I should get the crab cakes or fish and chips. She said fish and chips. I didn't get chips. but damn that fish was awesome. Look at it! and the tartar had such a unique flavor to get it extra umph. The slaw was also great and mac salad was, um, mac salad. If I lived here I go here for lunch weekly. So, go! read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - Fish and chips - no chips! - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

Pretty nice food! Service was quite fast! It's also a nice place to get food without the craziness of Sculley's and stuff! Ambiance was nice! read more

You honestly can't beat seating right on the boardwalk! We had amazing service and great food: fish spread and blackened grouper sandwich!

We visited this bar tonight and after we left, several members of my family were harassed by the bar saying we took someone's wallet or something. My MOTHER was even called who lives in Idaho and she was freaking out thinking something was wrong and had happened to us. I have no idea how they got her phone number or any of our phone numbers but it's pretty alarming that this bar or the clientele would go to these measures just because we were the patrons who sat at the bar spot after some drunk guy. We spoke to the gentleman before sitting down and he was wasted. We enjoyed the bar, but after this experience, we will absolutely never set foot in there again. A word of advice, do not pull customers credit card slips and harass their family. read more

Love this place!! They have the best Rum Runners by far! We have been 4-5 times now and everything we have ordered is very well made- Lobster roll is a fav! The environment inside and out just adds to the experience from the pirate decor inside to the water views outside. To top it off the staff is always warm, inviting, and very attentive! We will keep coming back!! read more

I had the most amazing experience tonight with Maria ! She took care of my group of 12 like we were family ! The food was amazing the drinks were good and the atmosphere was great! Maria is so amazing at her job and made us feel right at home ! While we were there another large family came in and she accommodated them so easy at first they sat with us she introduced us to them like family I have never had a better experience than we tonight!! read more

Atmosphere is great service food is good. Ask for Amber as ur sever. And they get u inside fairly fast.

Food was great I enjoyed the burger fries are not crunchy if you are one who enjoys crunchy fries, staff are cool but it was super packed so they were busy. Small interior, bar type setup. Only bad thing was wait time. read more

Pirates Pub & Grub - BBQ burger - American Near Me - Madeira Beach, Florida

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The restaurant itself wasn't bad. Some the food was bland, and calamari seemed over cooked. Fries were very good, comparable to Five Guys fries. Conch fritters were good. Of the 6 people in our party, only 1 said they liked their actual main dish. Also prices on here are not accurate with current prices. 06/01/25 read more