Tonight, my husband and I wanted to end the week on a positive note. We decided to give Prima a try.For the appetizer, we ordered the cheese fondue. One of the main ingredients in this cheesy skillet of goodness is pepperoni. My husband asked that the chef leave that ingredient out of the recipe due to my recipe allergy reaction. The waiter did a commendable job communicating to the kitchen about my dietary needs. Unfortunately, our dip came off with pepperoni and I nearly devoured it down. The waiter was super apologetic and wrapped it a carry home container and reordered a new one. We were so full from the soft, tasty bread, that we didn't touch the appetizer. For dinner, I ordered the most divine homemade pasta and beef rib dish. Whoever was back there cooking the dish, you have amazing taste, talent, and skill. My husband ordered the stuffed shrimp and beef fat potatoes. The shrimp were jumbo and filled with a hearty breading that was packed with flavor. The potatoes were rich in flavor and had a buttery texture. He would definitely order this dish again! Our server went out of his way to refill our drinks and attend to everything we were requesting. As a bonus, he ordered two pistachio and chocolate chips on his tab for the dilemma we encountered with the appetizer. I thought that it was a genuine gesture. You don't see that happening much anymore. When our cannolis arrived, I was pumped trying one of my favorite desserts Due to full bellies, we brought the dessert home. When I tried the cannolis at home I unpleasantly surprised at the taste. The cannoli cream was virtually absent of flavor, smoothness, and mascarpone. It is unclear what the my replaced it with for the fillings Overall, our experience was great! We will definitely make an appearance again! read more

I had the chicken parmesan and it was delicious. The pasta was al dente and there was more chicken that pasta and the portion was generous. Our server NIck was awesome. He was very friendly and customer service oriented. The restaurant was clean. read more

Prima recently transitioned from a seafood concept into an Italian restaurant, and I was curious to try it. One of the bussers shared that seafood can be a bit niche and business had slowed down, so they decided to expand their clientele by shifting to Italian cuisine. The chef and owners are still the same, which I think is great ~ it keeps some consistency and heart behind the food. I ordered the wild salmon, which had pieces of bacon and served in a delicious creamy sauce, topped with goat cheese and fresh herbs. The portion was very generous for the price, and it came with chunky mashed potatoes on the side (those were just okay). My friend ordered the scampi pasta and really enjoyed it. We also had cappuccinos, and I was pleasantly surprised ~ they were actually very good. A lot of restaurants don't get cappuccino right, so that was a nice touch. The service was good overall. Our server, Bailey, did a nice job, though it felt a little rushed at times ~ possibly because she's new. We went on a Wednesday and it wasn't busy, so the atmosphere felt relaxed and comfortable. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I appreciate their effort to evolve while keeping the same culinary team. read more

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Went for early Valentines lunch and was not disappointed! The staff were courteous and love the new decor! The food was so good there was no need for Togo boxes!! Complimentary bread was amazing, as the meals! Definitely will go again! Prices were reasonable too! read more

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Ordered wine on happy hour from open to 6:30. Great service! Got bread to the table. Apps: bruschetta / calamari. Ordered: shrimp scampi / ragu / vodka pasta. Yummy. read more

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Ate here this weekend for our anniversary...we enjoyed the homemade pasta and bread. Wanted the fish (trout) but they were out of it (at 5pm?) But had the salmon dish and it was very good. Service is very good also. Still kind of miss the Shrimp Boat concept! read more

Tried the new rebranded Italian flare at the former Shrimp Boat. They have some of the old faves on the menu but some I will miss like the Chateaubriand and Lobster Bisque. Actually I was bummed there was no soup choice so I had a Caesar Salad instead. The Filet Mignon was flavorful and tender and the honey walnut green beans were the best green beans I've ever had! I tried the Chocolate Mousse ice cream without the Expresso and it was good. I ordered a Chicken Limone to go and I really enjoyed it! Nikki was very attentive! They have some kinks to work out but overall I was pleased. read more

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Went there for the first time with my husband. He had the fillet and I had chicken Limone. Fillet was cooked to perfection, my chicken Limone was also perfect. I actually had a side of lemon pasta with it, and both of us had the vegetable of the day which was green beans with candied walnuts, best green beans I've ever had. We will definitely be back. There are a few of the old menu items from Shrimp BOat on the new menu. read more

Food was tasty. I had filet mignon and wife had stuffed flounder. We had a side salad which was good and we liked the bread. We also had the cheese sticks as an appetizer and they were absolutely fantastic. Filet was tender and delicious but very small. Description said it was 8 ounces, but didn't seem to me. My complaint was the bottle of wine we purchased. The wine was good however I feel like they are a little bit price gouging on it. They charged $44 and you can buy this wine at retail level for around $13. Normally restaurants usually only double the wine price. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Wine - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Nice Lil cozy spot & perfect for a romantic date night. Very dim lightning & I thought it was closed from the way the outside looked. But cute & I enjoyed my lemon drop martini. Next timeI will try some food. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Lemon drop martini - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

I have been here many times, bragged on them as matching Berns for their beef quality and even treated friends to dinner here. I was so disappointed tonight. My waiter forgot the standard bread basket. Finally the second server I asked brought it for him . The châteaubriand.was more sirloin in texture and most of the potato cubes didn't make it to the blender for whipping. I saw the waiter when he took my order and not again until I was done with the meal. I was going to get a desert to bring home but now my trust is badly damaged, so I skipped it. read more

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Stuffed mushroom appetizer was excellent. Stuffed flounder was our entree and was on the Shrimp Boat menu. A delicious crab and fish taste treat identical to the old menu. Bar drinks were spot on. Our server was very talkative and his ninety mph delivery left us slightly exasperated. Overall an excellent dining experience with reasonable prices. read more

All around disappointing. Almost like a fast food restaurant. Food was barely warm. They have a pot of spaghetti already mixed with sauce in the back. They serve it as a spaghetti meal, it's the side for chicken dishes. No dish tasted well. Forget the linguini carbonara "cooked" at the table. It's a joke. I loved the shrimp boat but this new place isn't going to cut it. We had 10 people and only one was really satisfied. Wake up and cook real food. read more

The food was delicious, the prices were reasonable and the service was phenomenal! The food came out so fast and they stayed on top of refills. The restaurant environment was very nice, I recommend and look forward to going back. read more

We were searching for somewhere to eat after our usual placed closed early. We decided to give this place a try. We were seated right away & ordered a few drinks. My Mom liked hers but mine tasted off (even she thought so). They were good about it & fixed it somehow but it came back tasting much better. My parents both ordered from the 3 course menu & I went with the salmon a la Meunière. It was delicious & I had enough for lunch the next day. The bread was very tasty too. We sat next to a couple that had been coming to the restaurant for decades & told us all about their history and how they come from Plant City to eat there. They were great company. The only downside was how rushed the waiter seemed. At times he seemed to leave the table before you had even finished ordering. I think it was because it was the end of the night. I'm sure we'll be back to try other selections now that we've found it. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - SALMON A LA MEUNIERE - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Super disappointing experience at the shrimp boat. Service was rather slow, drinks took almost 20min to come out. We were told it was way busier than normal on a Tuesday, however the restaurant didn't seem very booked. The bisque was really gross, and after not eating it, the waiter didn't even ask if there was anything wrong with it. The specialty margarita was pretty gross as well, made with cheap tequila. The bread smelled better than it tasted, but probably the best part of the meal. The salmon with Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes was overly fishy, potatoes were flavorless and lumpy, and the Brussel sprouts tasted mayonnaisey. Probably won't be back, this just didn't hit the mark in any capacity. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Grilled Salmon - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

This chef does not know the first thing about Italian food. If you go there, stick to the fish, do not do Italian. The sauce is disgusting. The bread is awful. Not even worth the bite to try it. The eggplant parm was 2 thick slices of eggplant so tough I could barely cut it, never mind chew it. The side of pasta was mushy and covered in gross sauce. I could not even eat it. The snapper oregano was just ok served its these Japanese white sweet potatoes which were unrecognizable as food. The only thing good was the bruschetta. Not worth going back. read more

Extremely exceptional Italian cuisine,travel all over Italy same quality Italian cuisine as Italy highly enjoyable and recommend for a delicious meal exceptional service. Ask for the server Ken he's amazing great food and drink recommendations read more

Absolutely fantastic food and staff. Everything is so fresh and clearly made with great care. it's my new favoite spot in Valrico.

Great food and fantastic service. This cannot be beat. ...and fast. We go there often. !!!!!!!!!

Went for dinner and saw the name had changed from shrimp boat to Prima. We wpuld go 2-3 times a week for happy hour. That's gone, no more happy hour. The bread used to be amazing, horrible now the drink menu is totally different and it is an older crowd in the restaurant and they were playing Eminem and Bon Jovi loud felt like teenagers were running the place. I will not be back. They said the recipes are the same on the drinks and the food. It's totally different. They are going to lose their customers if they don't go back to what they say is their original menu. read more

Enjoyable and tasty meal competitively priced with good service. Will eat there again.

The food was great. The service was great. The dessert was wonderful. Everything is homemade. Everything was delicious! read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Sea Scallops & Shrimp - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

Always a treat! They took the coconut shrimp off of the menu but they're still available. Bummer they changed the dipping sauce that comes with the coconut shrimp...used to be thicker and creamier. Crispy shrimp and crab bites are always delicious as is the Caesar with blackened chicken. Seated quickly and great service. read more

Just like the pasta we had in Milan in Oct. Outstanding remodel feom Shrimpboat. Valrico finally has a great restaurant.

Shrimp Boat never lets me down! I always dive into my food the moment it arrives, which means I forget to take pictures every time. This restaurant is truly a gem, and one of my favorite places to dine. I absolutely love it! Their house bread is dangerously addictive--it's so delicious! Here are some of my favorite dishes: Coconut Shrimp: My absolute favorite! The shrimp are huge, and the pineapple dipping sauce is so good I wish I could take a bottle home. Caesar Salad: Fresh and generously sized. Blackened Salmon with Au Gratin Potatoes: Packed with flavor and perfectly cooked. Stuffed Shrimp with Cheesy Grits: A must-try! The service here is consistently great. Even when it's busy, I've never had to wait too long. The space is nice and roomy, making it a comfortable dining experience. Next time (because there will be a next time), I'll try to remember to take pictures! Until then, I highly recommend checking out Shrimp Boat, even if you don't live in the Riverview area. read more

It's just ok. Nothing spectacular about this place. Honestly I feel it's over priced and food was alright. Nothing outstanding to report but they are average. Staff seemed to be preoccupied and did not seem to care about the customers. read more

Food was really good as always!! Service nice and romantic ambiance as always! Great valentines dinner. Both meals were really good read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Charleston Style Salmon - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

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We have been here 4 times since finding out about it. First 2 times, everything was great! Food, service, atmosphere. Last 2 not so much. 3rd time I had the pork chop, it came out undercooked, sent it back, came out overcooked. Wife had the grilled shrimp. She said it was better the first 2 times. Last night we brought friends who had never been. Guys chicken parm was very good, spaghetti was undercooked. Friends wife had salmon with a bacon jam. Didn't agree with her in the morning. My wife had a French style salmon with spinach. Both not very good. The place had no butter we were told. Creamer for the coffee curdled. The peanut butter dessert was underwhelming. Not a great experience. Probably give this place a rest for a while. Oh and the last 2 times we were in the back room on the right. read more

Hands down one of the BEST restaurants I've ever eaten at. scallop & shrimp on rice was absolutely amazing. Brussels sprouts were crispy and loaded with flavor. None of the seasonings were too overpowering, in fact I'd say they were perfectly balanced. The service was more than amazing. Our server was super friendly and attentive. The only downside I have about this place is that the roof was leaking in the middle of the restaurant, but besides that, the ambience was calming and romantic. left the server a $30 tip and left with a smile Thank you shrimp boat!! read more

Food 5 Service 5 Ambiance 5 Now I have eaten when they were in Brandon. Same EXCELLENT, not pretentious, establishment. Now, remember this is not fast food. Take your loved ones and enjoy this treasure on your backyard!!!!! read more

You can never go wrong with shrimp boat! As I doubt g this review I just realized that's what I want for dinner. love this place! Keep up the good food and service. read more

The service was excellent and the martinis were delicious. The Happy Hour is a must-have if you are in the area. Our waiter Rocko was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. This is my new favorite place to eat. Thank you Shrimp Boat for a very pleasant dining experience. read more

Prima Italian Kitchen - Happy Birthday Queen and Rocko trying to spoil my wifey - Salad Near Me - Valrico, Florida

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Lunchtime at the Shrimp Boat located on Bloomingdale blvd is a nice place to meet a friend for lunch....despite the never ending road construction on Bloomingdale..... We had their smoked salmon spread ( came with big slices of cucumber and assorted crackers) ..very good, not too smokey. Crispy fried shrimp and crab bites....oh myyyyy Forgot to take a pic before we ate them. I got the entree house salad with grilled shrimp and balsamic dressing..... couldn't finish it it was so big.....and the shrimp were perfect. My friend got the cheese burger ...it was huge....she said it was very good. Didn't get a cocktail because I was driving...but their sweet tea with lemon worked well read more

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Our server, Nick, is wonderful. He recommended several dishes. We chose the surf and turf with risotto, which was absolutely delicious. We were seated at a table -- I prefer the booths on the other side (will request it next time). We'll be back! read more

I was looking for a place not too far to take my mom and found this seafood place. I was surprised to see how quickly they sat us, but it was a Tuesday night. The food was good, and the price was reasonable, particularly the prix fixed that mom chose. The place was empty, so we didn't wait at all for our meal. I will definitely come back with my friends. read more

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We have been to the Shrimp Boat many times, and this time it was so much more enjoyable . We had a great waiter, who not only was able to help us order just what we wanted, but he was a lovely person and spent a little extra time with us which was greatly appreciated. please thank Nick for us, and wish him the best I. his future endeavors. read more

The food was not up to standard and very subpar for the pricing. I got the stuffed flounder, however my meal and a bit greasy and dry, if that is even a thing. Quality goes a long way. read more

I had some time to kill before meeting friends for dinner-and The Shrimp Boat was right there, smiling at me, with a big parking lot and glam light fixtures, winking through the windows. Heck yeah, I'm in. I didn't go any farther than the bar-couldn't be tempted to stay too long, eat too much and miss my friends. So I stayed up front-where there are three large high top tables and at-the-bar seating. I didn't wait but a second before someone brought menus. There were some fun happy hour (on a Saturday afternoon at 4:30) options. The sweet bartender recommended the cucumber gimlet. Sold! It was so delish, I had a second one... and ordered the calamari. It came in a flash-and I liked the addition of banana peppers. That combo was surprisingly good... and the dish was very filling. As good as all that was, I have to give even higher praise to the service. Everything came so quickly and the bartender, Fallon, is amazing. She totally understood my "pre-gaming" situation and kindly kept water coming. I could definitely make this a happy habit. read more

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I wanted my first review of 2022 to be 5 stars. It took me 4 tries to hit my goal, The Shrimp Boat Grill delivered. The inside is cozy and the smells were inviting. They had a private party on the patio so I sat inside. My server was excellent and gave me great food descriptions when I asked about their special prefixe menu. I selected the tuna fish dip with crackers and cucumbers, the bacon jam salmon and peanut butter mud pie for dessert. Amazing is the only word for the tuna dip. Creamy fresh and flavorful. Next time I will ask for different crackers, the seeds in them reminded me of sand, so I used the fresh baked bread they gave me and cucumbers as a compliment. I wasnt sure about the bacon jam salmon with brussel sprouts with whipped potatoes, however, my waitress assured me it was amazing. This is one of the best dishes I have eaten in awhile. The bacon jam added a unique, light, flavor and was crisp on the outside of the salmon which was still moist on the inside. The roasted brussels sprouts should be an appetizer and the potatoes were well seasoned and creamy. She brought me the dessert to go which was great. They have a happy hour that covers beer,wine and drinks which is nice, if you like watermelon try the martini. I have another favorite salmon place and and it's close to my house, so 2022 is off to an amazing food start. read more

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