Got into town and was starving! This place popped up as places near me so we decided to give it a…read moretry. Great idea, thanks Yelp! First impression was a little suspect because it's clearly a house turned restaurant/bar. Once we got inside though, I loved the charm of it. There are different rooms you walk through and they have it all set up with tables and chairs....all different kinds so it's a modge podge of tables. Then there are cool chandeliers over the tables and bar signs everywhere. Our waitress was a new implant to Florida and she was super sweet and helpful. She also made a mean vodka tonic! Ok so let's get to the food. First we ordered the Fried Alligator Bites and the Fried Green Tomatoes as appetizers and they were both delicious! The alligator wasn't super chewy and the voodoo sauce was banging! I went with the Shrimp and Grits and sheesh I was blown away! I loved the texture and the taste of the grits. They had just the right amount of cheese and the shrimp were cooked perfectly! The hubby got the Grouper Tacos and he said they were good but a little dry. He wished they had some more toppings...either sauce or pico de gallo. My daughter got the mussel pasta. She loved the mussels but was disappointed by the penne pasta. She wished it was a bit saucier as it only had a lemony/wine liquid that wasn't sticking to the pasta. All in all this place was good. We will go at least once more since it's by where we're staying and I want to try a couple more things on the menu.

Grouper Tacos - best I have ever had - grilled tortilla, the slaw, the sauce - SO GOOD! I would…read moreshare a picture we ate them all to quick! Also tried the spicy garlic parm wings on Wing Wednesday - very good! Older building and a restaurant that has character but really good food - just try it!

I have dined there a number of times with my relatives from south Florida. The service is great…read more and the food is prepared to our satisfaction. We have enjoyed the Grouper, Gulf Shrimp, and the desserts are to die for. Circles offers outdoor dining. There are boats and marina on property. It's worth the drive and the time spent there.

We've lived in FL & haven't been here before! What is wrong with us? Why hasn't someone told us…read moreabout Circles before now? Wish we knew about it sooner. From the moment we walked in we knew we were going to be in for a great experience. It is overwhelming when you arrive. So many different venues with different names. Very confusing at first. But the staff were helpful, friendly & explained they're all the same place just different areas of appeal. They have a beach area, typical dining areas, intimate cove areas, and bar areas. Well done on atmosphere! DH & I came for dinner around 6 on a Sat evening. We figured we'd have a wait but they seated us within 20 mins of arriving. We asked to be seated outside with a water view. They don't disappoint. Our waiter was fantastic. Always tentative and remembering the little things. To start DH ordered a beer. It was served & cold. I ordered a Mojito which was ok, nothing special. For dinner I got the Lump Crab BLT. Don't expect big lumps of crab meat. The rest of the ingredients are a hint of flavors & that really made it great. Beware, it is a delicious but very messy sandwich. The side salad was a hit. Very fresh & flavorful. DH ordered the Tenderloin Steak Sandwich. He was very happy with the flavor. It was not dried out and had a good seasoning. His side of fries were good too. The atmosphere can't be beat. Walk around & check out all the areas.

Food was delicious. Service was great and they were very prompt and fast to get you. Your drinks.read more

No frills and great seafood. We were lucky enough to visit on off season so we got a table without…read morea reservation but I've heard resos are highly recommended as this place gets really busy. Beautiful murals and quirky decor are located throughout this outdoor restaurant. They have a gorgeous bar inside by the bathrooms if you need to get out of the heat. This is a regular spot of my friends so I was in no way surprised at how good the food was. The shrimp was fresh, crunchy shrimp and the mullets seasons is perfection. Cocktails are above average and reasonably priced. Parking can be a beast though!

After watching Mike Chen's Tampa Bay edition, we had to try this place and it was worth the 40…read moreminute drive. Cute Little Place in a nice neighborhood with plenty of outdoor seating. Since it was a little humid outside, we opted to sit inside with the AC. Here's what we ordered: I have their new coconut crusted grouper sandwich style with onion rings. The beer battered onion rings was also a good compliment to the sandwich and the batter was so light. We also had their lobster corndog with fries. These two entrées that we ordered are a must try when you visit this place. The service was pretty quick. They got a little busy towards the end, but the food comes very quickly hardly any wait at all! So if you're in the mood for some local seafood bites and you're in the ballast point Tampa Bay area this place is a must try. Highly recommend.

BIG RAYS FISH CAMP!!…read more BRFC- great name. Don't know what a fish camp is but I'm about it. Walked in after a long day in the sun, hoping for the best outcome. And boy did I get it. I was with a party of 9. Front of house was short staffed (one line soldier) she knocked out our orders with speed and efficiency and then started bussin down tables, allowing us to move tables together and all. Heck yeah. Food showed up in waves (made the fish feel at home) and lemme tell you a secret. That fish landed infront of me...I didn't look up, head down and dialed in. Perfect harmony of ingredients. I wouldn't change a thing. Great fries too. Big Ray and your fish camp, take a bow son. Do a victory lap. You deserve every one of your flowers. You can do no wrong in my eyes.

I saw this place from a St Pete Facebook group so I was excited to try it out because I absolutely…read morelove seafood boils - crabs, shrimp, corn, potatoes, yum! This place is definitely a hole in the wall. It was very easy to miss. It's not in the best neighborhood but it's off a busy street so very easy to get to from downtown. Fyi- this place is cash only so I'm glad I bought cash. It was a bit hard to communicate with the lady there but she was very nice. The prices are super reasonable and my food came out pretty fast. Like others say, there's no ac so it was hot waiting for my food. The hot seasoning was very good. Not too salty or buttery. Maybe I'll try the garlic one next time. I'm glad I stopped by for lunch! Always happy to support a local small family business. The only reason why I didn't give 5 stars is because I didn't get whole crabs. Mine was all cut up and no shell.

First off, this would be more accurately described as a 'Crab/Shrimp Shack' - they only seem to do…read moreboiled seafood with the exception of a few sides. The boil solution was quite good and added fantastic flavor to the potatoes. The boiled shrimp were tasty enough and well cooked but I'd venture to guess frozen imports and not the fresh gulf variety most other places around boast. I'll probably go back, mostly because the convenience of the location to my place of work. It's takeout only, they have a/c but don't operate it, so call ahead or plan to wait in the car or sweat it out in he summer months.

I always order Grouper Cheek which is not on the menu. It's so delicious that I use no tartar…read moresauce. Fried to perfection. The usual salad and coleslaw tops of a magnificent meal. Renee is a great server and made my visit enjoyable.

We went to the Crab Shack after looking at the reviews. Most of the complaints dealt with the…read moreambiance, and we didn't mind a dive so we checked it out. The restaurant isn't bad, but the food wasn't great either. I had blackened snapper and it was a bit overcooked, more charred than blackened, I'd recommend sticking to the fried options. I thought seriously about the Swamp Combination (frog legs, gator, and catfish), and I'd do that if I go back. The service staff was very friendly, and they have $2 domestic beers during happy hour.

Have you ever had a chat with someone from New Orleans about food? It's next level and all of them…read morewill tell you, no where does it like home. This small business is pumping it out, it seems they just took over what was a sushi restaurant and they are making some New Orleans magic happen! We stopped by and had three different meals: Gumbo, Jambalaya and the Étouffée and they were all such good quality and flavour!

Food is prob amazing, but don't bother going unless you're only hungry Sunday at 2pm.read more