Excellent service, our waitress was great, The food was also excellent . It's also pet friendly, I'd highly recommend enjoying your meals here, read more

Rick's reef goes dive bar at the beach vibe, and it's hard to go wrong there. We came for some small bites and a snack because we missed lunch, but too early for dinner. The lobster fries were good but pretty greasy and too much for one person. I could only eat a small portion, regardless of the good taste, it was a lot. And unfortunately the server wasn't the best in being attentive. Lastly our grouper bites were a bit rubbery and not very tasty.. The best part was the ambiance or vibes but even at that it's all outside and not the best for all weather. read more

Rick's Reef - Lobsta Fries - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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If you are near this place, go inside ! lol you won't be sorry. The food is sooo good !! Our waiter was a joy. We went to get food as a late breakfast/lunch but to our surprise they were serving brunch ! They have mimosas and Bloody Mary. We ordered calamari, I can't remember if it was lobster or crab fries. We also got the crab cake sandwich. Everything was delish! I wish that the crab cake was a little more firm. Everything was cooked to order. The food was smokin hot and fresh just how I like it ! read more

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Great Vibe, great service, affordable prices and really good food. The bathroom really needs a makeover and a mop tho

Service was very attentive. The food was great. Perfect bar type food kicked up a notch.

Had a great dining experience....The waitress was great..Had nice outdoor seating...I got the Lobster fries and they were fantastic...I also got the coconut shrimp which were good too...I likes the orange marmalade that came with them too...Together, they made a great meal...Will definitely come back to this place...One of my favorites now...Oh, and I was able to find parking with my vehicle at around 6 pm. read more

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I've been here several times now and the food is always great. Not fine dining but from apps to entrees always very consistent and great service. Was back at the beach and glad to find an old favorite. Food always reasonablely priced. read more

Great atmosphere and service. I had the blt with fried green tomatoes and it was fabulous! Highly recommend.

Everything is a yes - the food - Crab cake BLT?!? yes please. The outside patio vibes are amazing and the service was attentive and kind. Honestly the pricing was fair and reasonable too for the high quality of food. read more

What a great vibe. Just off the beach. Cool outside bar that opens up inside. Menu is large and service is awesome. Food was good as well. I'd come here lot if we lived here. Specials menu looks like I'd come for that as well. Great Food!!! read more

Rick's Reef - Huge butterfly Coconut Shrimp. Fried perfectly - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Great place! Friendly people and delicious food! Dog friendly and a wonder waitress! read more

Rick's Reef - Dog friendly - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Classic beach spot with good vibes and surprisingly decent prices! Service was quick for our party of 5 (including a toddler) and there was something for everyone on the menu. We ordered the crab cake BLT, bang bang shrimp tacos, shrimp po boy, and chicken wings and everyone seemed to love their orders! We got there between 5 and 6 and basically walked in to a table though it did look like it was picking up when we were leaving. Parking looked fairly limited but it's a super short walk from the beach so that's what we did and it was good way to end a beach day read more

Rick's Reef - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

This was my first time at Rick's Reef and I have to say I was impressed. It's a cozy little place that looks unassuming at first. However, the food was great and so was the service! The softshell crab sandwich was good and the lobster fries were great! read more

Rick's Reef - Soft shell crab sandwich - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Fun spot for dinner and drinks in St. Pete Beach! Prices are reasonable, service is good and the ambiance is lively. The painkiller was tasty. We had the crab cakes and potato skins and both were solid. The 2 for 1 fajita deal seemed like a good option too! Will definitely be back! read more

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Loud dive bar but lots of drink specials, tons of food options, fast service and really good. Had shrimp po boys, hamburger and chicken tenders. All good. read more

Lots of people always suggest this restaurant and we have yet to stop here, but now we finally did. At first you see a sign, wait to be seated, we stood there for a quick second no one came so we just stepped inside and that's when Blake greeted us. Basically got to choose wherever we wanted, so I picked a spot where I can see the football games. After sitting for a few and having a drink we decided to order. I tried the lobster fries, which were out of this world! They were really good! Then I ordered the po' boy but upgraded to the grouper with tater tots. It comes with a "shark sauce" which is a horseradish/mayo and it was good! My wife got chicken fajitas with their fried corn. She really liked the corn and the fajitas! The food was really good, and I was so glad since it was our last meal for our trip to St. Pete. The inside is very laid back, lots of tv's so I was able to watch some football while enjoying our time there. Our waiter, did a great job, very friendly and gave good suggestions. read more

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We had to wait quite a long time, even though they didn't have many clients and inside is more than half empty, they were short of help. Their food was really good tho they didn't have food I wanted to eat. I ordered mussels in red sauce, chicken wings Mc lobster side salad. They were all pretty good, but Mac lobster was a bomb. I would eat that any time any day!! Nothing fancy but nice place to have a dinner and drinks. I probably wouldn't go back. I thought their seafood selection was lacking! read more

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Food was great!!!! We sat outside and enjoyed the great weather. The staff was friendly.

This is a local staple and man am I so glad I found it. Some of the best she crab soup I've ever had! I can't remember the name of the drink but it had coconut and strawberry that was delicious! I was going to go back but plans changed! DELICIOUS!!! read more

Get the lobster fries. They are amazing. I wish I was local to get these fries again.

The lobster fries are AMAZING!! 10/10 for real. Service is fast and friendly. Would definitely come back for the fries alone. read more

Rick's Reef - Lobster Fries - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Great food especially the she-crab soup. Service was excellent. The whole family enjoyed it.

Best beach baked potato on St Pete Beach! Ask for Margo, she's knows how to make this off menu secret!!

I had a friend in town a couple of weekends ago that took me and my buddy out fishing, and we ended up catching close to 50 pounds worth of fillets and took 8 pounds worth into Rick's Reef for them to cook it up for us. The whole process was super smooth as we got all 8 pounds blackened, and for every 2 pounds, Rick's Reef gives you two sides, so everyone got to pick two sides for themselves, and if you wanted to order food on top of it, you could. I have never been to Rick's Reef, but it is a staple of Saint Pete Beach. Anytime I go fishing from here on out and want to eat that fish the night of I'll be back. Fish: 9.5 Sides 9.2 Scale system 10/10 would be what I want for my last meal 9.9-9.3 driving out of my way to get this 9.2-8.0 like the place and would go back 7.9-7.0 I would come here again if it were presented and don't have anything bad to say 6.9 and below - thanks but no thanks after trying once read more

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Perfect little beach/surfer bar vibes right off Upham Beach. Great bar and seating area outside to enjoy the nice breeze if it's not too hot out. Crab cakes were phenomenal -- haven't had that good of crab cakes since I was back home in New England. My boyfriend says he would give this place 5 stars for the smoked wings along. They're a must get!!!! read more

Rick's Reef - Smoked wings, crab cake appetizer - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Food & service was exceptional Staff was very warm & welcoming Food was fantastic! You can't go wrong eating here read more

If you are looking for a place to eat outside with good food, Rick's Reef is the place to be! Plenty of outdoor tables or seats at the bar and dogs are welcomed. Last time we were in town we went here and had to come back for the lobster fries. Those fries seem to be fresh cut which automatically makes them superior to any other fry out. The calamari was crispy and I liked how big the pieces of seafood was. The portions here are always big enough to eat some here and then later at home. Last time we got drinks but this time around we did not but they do make any frozen drinks you want. Will be back here again next time I'm in Florida for sure. Chicken Wing Review: I was not a fan of the chicken wings here. To start off there was not enough sauce and tasted almost watery when eating the wings. The wings were not nearly as crispy as I like them and way too fatty. read more

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We ate at Rick's Reef in St. Pete Beach, Florida, and it was a disappointing 2-star experience. The food was mediocre at best, but the service was downright awful. We flagged a waitress down just to let her know we were seated for service, and she acted annoyed--like we were bothering her. Then, we waited 30 minutes for someone to even come take our order. The location's decent, but the terrible staff attitude and slow service ruined it. Won't be returning. read more

Rick's Reef is a nice casual beach spot with a big menu and a sports bar type feel. We went with a large group and everybody was happy with the menu. They have seafood along with bar items that are good sized and reasonably priced. Service was pretty good and there was a laid back vibe which was nice for a Sunday. I liked that we were able to sit outside and had our own television for the football game. The fried fish and blackened grouper seemed like the best options, and the fries were also very good. Overall, a nice place in St. Pete Beach that is worth checking out! read more

Rick's Reef - Burger and Onion Rings - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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Food was great and so was the service our waitress was so sweet and the fish and chips were delicious so was the lobster fries. They also had a couple of games and music playing the whole time. read more

Rick's Reef - Fish and chips - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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We passed by this place on our way back from breakfast. We looked at the menu and decided we would come back for dinner. We were there for happy hour so we ordered the $5 potato skins. My husband ordered the fish and chips and I ordered the grilled tacos. Both things were well prepared. Our server was friendly and efficient. read more

Rick's Reef - Happy hour potato skins - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

Went on a Monday the last week of December, and there was an hour wait. Don't let that deter you though, just let it inform you to bring your patience and friendly attitude. It was obvious after a bit that they were under staffed, but the front of house working was putting in absolute WORK! We decided to wait it out and I am so glad that we did. The sea crab soup was absolutely amazing. We ordered it as an appetizer and then ended up ordering another bowl for dessert. My partner ordered the mahi tacos which he said were very good and I ordered the steak balsamic Alfredo pasta dish, which was also amazing. Would absolutely come back! read more

Friendly sports food bar with casual fun atmosphere. Fish tacos were just ok. Sauce needs more pep. Fish is tasty but fries are strangely uncrispy and brown in color. Beers only seem to come in cans which is disappointing. Wish we had gone to a restaurant with better food. Most things were closed Thanksgiving. read more

This place is amazing after the beach. We had fish and chips and it was good. Not oily good crust. The coleslaw was so good, it was refreshing on a hot day. Our server bryan was amazing. He was friendly and attentive. We ate outside and the breeze was wonderful. All in all a good place to eat. Food takes time so this is not a rush place. read more

Great food and service. Close to beach as well! Wasn't a fan of the key lime pie but saw everyone else ordering it so maybe it's just me.

Food was excellent and fresh. Very flavorful! Service was amazing and quick. I will definitely be back. read more

Rick's Reef - Lobster Fries - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

This was our favorite restaurant and would definitely recommend. It is nothing fancy but it gives you that Key West feel. The food was delicious and the prices were very reasonable for what you get. It was crowded but was definitely worth the wait. read more

I go to dinner with friends once a week, and since Hurricane Milton (last month) we've been going to restaurants on the beach that were impacted but now reopened. What a find "Rick's Reef" was. Everything they serve is fresh, and they make their own sauces. I had the grouper and it was delicious. One friend had the she-crab soup and fish spread, the other friend a kabobs and a side of french fries with lobster sauce (I tasted one ...WOW). I loved the restaurant. Exactly what you expect a beach restaurant to be..rustic with open bar and both outdoor and indoor seating. Waitress was friendly (without being over-the-top annoying friendly) and attentive. This place is definitely going on our rotation of regular spots to go to. read more

We stopped here for a midday lunch mainly because they allowed dogs. This is a small place with a few tables indoors, a covered and heated outdoor space, and an uncovered patio. Everyone who worked there was very friendly and our food arrived quickly. Though it was midafternoon and we were the only party ordering food. I had the Shelly sandwich (fried soft shell crab) and my husband had the Gruben (grouper Ruben). They were delicious! Both sandwiches were really big and came with tons of fries. This place is hard to spot because it is on a corner just after a stop light. If you miss it, go around the block. read more

Rick's Reef - The Shelly Sandwich (soft shell crab) - Seafood Near Me - St. Pete Beach, Florida

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loved loved loved this place! we stumbled acrossed it looking for breakfast in the afternoon. they accommodated us with a brunch menu which did not disappoint. the service was 10/10. the food made the whole experience though as it should. i was very shocked because you wouldn't expect your favorite st pete breakfast spot to look like a dive bar. I had the Nawlins Bowl & added the bang bang sauce to the shrimp.. highly recommend. I will be back for the $18 endless mimosas for brunch. read more

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