Came here on a not too hot Saturday afternoon and ordered the "sweet heat" shrimp basket. Love that…read morethey offer hush puppies as a side instead of fries. Our order was ready in about 10 minutes, which was perfect. The portion size was larger than I expected, and that was a nice surprise. The cole slaw and homemade pickles were a good addition. My teens loved the heat on the shrimp, but they were a little spicy for my littlest kiddo, who couldn't have cared less because she was busy eating all of the hush puppies.

I went to this place back at the end of August…read more I had the shrimp po' boy and added the seasoned fries. The po' boy was decent, particularly for Tampa Bay, but was anything to rave about. And the seasoned fries were so coveted with Lowry'a that they were almost inedible. The saltiness was by far overpowering and really dampened the meal. Given the price of the meal, I was all that impressed and wouldn't consider the price equivalent to the food level.

I really like The Pearl. The Pearl has the best burger in the water Street area. The second best…read moreplace would be at Predalina. The worst place for a burger is at Boulon. I like to get the Gouda cheese instead of the other cheese that comes with the burger. The other cheese is more of a hint of Gorgonzola/blue cheese and I'm not a fan of that kind of flavor on a burger so you can opt for cheddar cheese or Gouda and I opt for Gouda. Definitely get the tater tots, but their fries are also very good. They are thick cut fat fries and I like that. The drinks here are phenomenal my friend that lives in the area. This is his favorite spot. He said that he would never go to Boulon and I could see why the food here is way much better.

Dinner at my next Michelin-starred pick: The Pearl in downtown Tampa…read more I just love the name. The restaurant strikes a perfect balance of modern and comfort. The décor mixes old and new with vibrant colors and warm tones, comfortable seating, and bright lighting that makes the whole space feel genuinely fun. Started with a bowl of clam chowder loaded with the perfect amount of clams and vegetables--so creamy and scrumptious it could have been a meal on its own. A plate of Oysters On The Half Shel was equally excellent. For my entrée I ordered the hanger steak. (If you've never tried it, hanger is that deeply beefy cut from the diaphragm that butchers used to keep for themselves--hence the nickname "butcher's steak." Now I understand why.) It arrived super tender and full of flavor, paired with a generous serving of kimchi fried rice and a fried egg. The entire plate was wonderful and completely satisfying. Our server Vinny was a pure delight--pleasant, attentive, and just the right amount of fun. I loved The Pearl. You will too.

Not a local, but I've visited this place every time I've been in Tampa because I just enjoy the…read morefood so much. The fish, alligator bites, chicken - doesn't matter what protein it is - all taste fresh and delicious. On this visit, we tried the soft shell crab and couldn't get enough! The combination of spices and ingredients were well paired. Even our salad was on point. Adding 4 stars because although the food was great, the drinks selection was not on the same level. If you're not a drinker, the mocktail I tried was also average (a bit on the sweeter side), so be sure to ask your server for recommendations. Service was great and because they get so busy the service is efficient. Our server was nice, helpful, and energetic. Recommend reservations, to avoid long waits!

Exquisite food, good vibes and the oysters were to DIE FOR. Kudos to our chef and server of the…read morenight. Ulele sits right at the end of the Riverwalk. Ample space to sit outside and you can't go wrong with a Frosé from the outside bar.

Fish and chips made gluten free..... yes please! Wonderful stop for a dish I have been craving and…read moresupports this celiac gals needs!!

We were not expecting a food truck type venue with a bar, but we didn't mind at all! I got a…read morepilsner and hubby got a margarita. The service was friendly. We both ordered grilled fish sandwiches that came with fries for $20 each. The sandwich tasted good but was greasy for being a grilled sandwich. The fries were a bit oversalted and some were crispy while others were not. Overall, a bit hit or miss.

What an incredible experience from start to finish. The manager, Brett helped set our group up of…read more30 Veteran athletes up with only 1 hour notice. The atmosphere around the restaurant was fantastic on both the lower level and the upper 2nd level. Great views! All of our food, so delicious The red fish dinner was perfectly cooked and served. We enjoyed 5 Appetizers Rubin roll, calamine, shrimp bruschetta, jumbo shrimp and a crab dumpling. While our group was only in town for a few days we enjoyed this restaurant and would anytime. Thank you Brett!

This place is a gem! It's right across from the convention center, so if there's a convention going…read moreon, I'm sure there's super packed. The night we were there that was not the case and had absolutely no problem finding a table. The venue was amazing as was the service and the food! Our server Mac knew her stuff!! I would absolutely recommend skipping many of the pretentious restaurants in the area and giving this place a shot!

Another great visit to Shell's Seafood--worth the 4-year wait! No Miami location, so I had to stop…read moreby while in downtown Tampa. Still the same decor and has not changed in years. Came with family and had excellent service from Anthony and Tony. The New England clam chowder, shrimp pasta, seafood pasta, and crispy shrimp (lightly battered) were all delicious. Loved that I could swap the slaw for pasta--nice surprise! Hope to return much sooner next time.

Very secluded off the beaten path and tucked within the willows of the streets of Bon Air…read moreneighborhood of South Tampa. This seafood restaurant is pretty close to Tampa International Airport and minutes away from all major beaches. It is far from glamor and glory of the other places in Tampa, but man, the food here is incredible. Continue reading to find out... Located on the corner of W Cleveland Street & S Dale Marbry Highway, in the Bon Air Neighborhood, Shells Seafood is very easy to get to. A talk sign that towers over the restaurant can be seen from hundreds of feet away while driving; it's hard to miss the sign. Plenty of parking in the stalls on the property as well as neighborhood parking and local stores adjacent parking spots. Once inside, you are greeted by the cute looking host at the nicely decorated front reception. She seats you immediately to a an open floor spacing with two sides of seating and a centralized semi-circle bar area. There are roughly over 30 tables and plenty of room to accommodate small to larger. The cajun boil here is fabulous! Loved every minute of it. Will be visiting again ... maybe not during the hurricane seasons. :)

Got the blackened grouper sandwich + fries. Definitely the best grouper sandwich I've had in a…read morewhile (preferred over Salt Shack's). I liked the fries here better too. Very pricey though. Wish they had sweet tea (only had unsweetened tea)! The service is quick--you order and pay at the counter then they bring your food to you. Employees are super nice! Very small interior with limited seating so we sat outside. Lots of benches with some tarp shade over some of the tables.

I got their lobster corn dog ($28), was $24, two months ago. I messed up and got their coconut…read morebutterfly grouper filet sandwich instead of their original BLACKENED GROUPER Sandwich. It also comes with garlic Parmesan fries; I also had their beer battered fries. The lobster corn dog was okay. Definitely not worth 28 bucks. The coconut butterfly cut grouper is for people who do not like big chunks of fish together. I like big chunks of fish together. I recommend getting their blackened grouper. It is worth trying if you never had grouper or fish. If you never had fish before I still recommend it. However, the fish does taste fresh!

Enjoyed our dinner here except for all the love bugs flying around. My wife had the lightly…read moreblackened grouper sandwich that she enjoyed. And I had the oyster po boy which was delicious and a lot of plump oysters. I was only able to eat half the sandwich. I wanted onion rings but they were out of them. The customer service was excellent and the atmosphere was nice. This is a small establishment and the majority of the seating is outside, so be conscious of that. I definitely recommend this business.

Big Ray's easily earns 6 stars based on extraordinary food, excellent service and super casual…read moreatmosphere. Recommended by a friend, you sit with a perfect view of the river and adjacent Riverwalk area. All seating is outdoor and you'll receive a text upon ordering notifying you when your food is ready. The menu is fairly simple which can still make ordering a task because so many things are so damn good! I came for the lobster corn dog but it wasn't on the menu any longer, they had a shrimp version instead but I opted for the blackened grouper sandwich - allegedly "the best". No lies, their blackened grouper is the holy grail of Tampa! The best there is and I've eat my weight in blackened grouper there over the last decade. Everything we ordered was excellent! 5 stars!

Was in town visiting family in Tampa and happened across this nice little gem. Great atmosphere…read moreand local vibe. Food was delicious and fresh. Servers were super sweet. Special bonus...I left my purse there and didn't realize that's where i had left it. Sigh... The head chef found it in the lost and found looking for something else and searched until he found someone who knew me. He then shipped it to me. All pieces and parts (and MONEY!) in tact. Nice to know that there are still trustworthy people in this world. Highly recommend this place for the food and the people.

Stopped in and they were slow…read more Asia the bartender is the best. Great sales person and a great personality. The place has a modern feel with high black ceilings the place is small but inviting. Seating is mostly inside. We order s the Cuban sandwich and the shrimp. For sides we upgraded to the Mac and cheese for one dish and the sweet potato fries. The Cuban sandwich is well balanced, and you can taste absolutely every flavor. The shrimp are nice large shrimp served on a split top roll with bib lettuce very nice. You can either eat eat it handheld or with a knife fork. The sweet potato fries are absolutely incredible. Very nice and thin and crispy. The mac & cheese is delicious. Only comment I have is possibly switched to a rotelle pasta and throw it under the broiler to give it a little bit more crisp. The service is what's really driving me as Asia has been absolutely incredible. I will be back

Came here for a chill date night and it was exactly what we wanted. The views are amazing and set…read morethe tone right away, super relaxed but still feels like a little escape. The food is just as good. I love their lobster roll and the fish tacos, both are always solid and hit the spot every time. Perfect spot if you want something low key with great views and good food. Definitely one of my go-tos.

Great location, nice view but limited parking. This is our favorite location and I say location…read morebecause it's been under (3) three different owners since I started coming here 7 years ago. The food here is delicious and served pipping hot and is always fresh. I usually order a platter which use to contain at least (4) four items but now you can only choose (2) two. Today I had shrimp, fish (cod) and I added a side of clams and onion rings. These are the best onion rings I've ever had. If you like onion rings this is your spot. The fish was very fresh and tasty, the clams were cooked perfectly ( not rubbery ) and the shrimp already had the tails removed. My wife had the smash burger and she gives it a strong 10, she said it was one of the best burgers she's had at any restaurant and she also loves the onion rings. The view is amazing and it's near a family friendly park. This makes parking tough but patience is worth it for this place. This location is highly recommended.