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    Trophy Fish

    3.9 (331 reviews)
    ModerateSeafood
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Hush Puppies
    Kayla M.

    Showed up around 5pm on a Saturday and the place was pretty busy! The bartender asked if it was our first time and then explained we seat ourselves, order at the bar for drinks and at a separate counter for food, and sent us on our way. We really loved the vibe of the place, and I honestly loved the service style. And it was happy hour which made it even better! We ordered the hush puppies, and while they were mediocre themselves, the 727 sauce they came with was freaking awesome. We also got a dozen oysters (for $12 total!) and they were awesome. Lastly, we ordered the day boat fresh catch with citrus rub, pineapple cabbage slaw, chorizo creamed corn and pineapple tartar sauce. The two fresh fish options were Red Drum or Amberjack. We went with the Red Drum. The sides were amazing, so was the sauce, and the fish was good too! As for drinks, I got a glass of rose for $5 and my boyfriend got a Salty Dawg for $10! I would absolutely come back. I loved the vibes here. People had their dogs, there was lots of laughter, feels secluded with the tall plants around the restaurant, the floor in covered in shells. Overall, I really loved our experience!

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    Rob B.

    Awesome atmosphere, good food and excessive pricing on routine drinks equals 3 stars. I would've said 4 stars but it takes away from the dining experience when you feel places are getting greedy and gouging you. A vodka and soda water for example is $11 and standard white wine was higher... Come on man! Absent that, the place is really cool with all outdoor seating, a very fun atmosphere and very good seafood and sides. Service was very friendly at the food window and at the bar. Probably will be coming back at some point, but it's going to take a little bit of time to get the bad taste out of my mouth with the whole drink thing.

    Trophy Fish bar area
    Jonathan S.

    This is a great place, it's an outdoor only establishment with a covered bar. The atmosphere was amazing and just that alone, it sold me even before I even ate anything. The customer service is the next best thing about this establishment. We were warmly welcomed and greeted as soon as we walked in by the manager. For food I had the shrimp po-boy that was really good. We ordered the hush puppies as an appetizer but I couldn't eat them because they had jalapeño inside and on top of them. We also had the cooked oysters that were okay, they were a little busy in my opinion with ingredients but they were a strong B. My wife had the red grouper and she thought it was good but a little over seasoned. My wife had a grapefruit salty dog which was delicious and I noticed that almost everyone at the bar had a pistachio mai tai, which the manger told me it was really good. So I'll try one next time I strongly recommend this establishment for dining. It's a quaint little place and they have a happy hour that we will try out soon.

    Looking up from our table
    Diane W.

    Found this place here on Yelp. Love the idea that you can order at the bar and the food window and keep an open tab as opposed Drinks were very good and pretty to look at! The fish dip was excellent. We shared the panko crusted mahi mahi ( a huge portion) and chose the kale chimichurri sauce (delicious). We did try the Cajun sauce first, but it was a bit too mayo-y for us. The pineapple slaw was yummy, as was the trophy taters ( smothered in guacamole). The blackened fries were perfect- and I am not a big fry person. Staff was friendly - Alina was great! Cozy seating areas as well as your typical tables, on a patio outside. Regret that I didn't get the peanut butter pie!

    Fish nuggets and hush puppies
    Stephanie J.

    Ever since I moved to St. Pete in 2020, Trophy Fish has been like a long-unrequited crush, always on my mind but just out of reach--until today, when I finally stepped through that nautical wooden gate and immersed myself Into this tropical paradise. Veiled from street view by lush walls of Sea Grape trees (at least I think they are Sea Grapes) in the heart of the Grand Central District, entering Trophy Fish made me feel like I'd tumbled into a coastal Wonderland making the return of Al fresco dining with a cool, easy breeze and crushed oyster shells crunching underfoot an even greater delight, The dog-friendly setup radiates a relaxed, "bait shop chic" allure that melds casual counter ordering with seamless efficiency, that suits the relaxed dining experience while keeping things moving and giving you a chance to check out the fresh fish of the day, which was likely caught that very morning just a few miles from the venue. The menu didn't disappoint either. We kicked things off with hush puppies and a pineapple sauce--decent, but a bit heavy for my taste. The amberjack nuggets, though, were a revelation: flaky, lightly breaded, and downright tasty, while the amberjack sandwich paired perfectly with the irresistible truffle fries. But the true star was the key lime pie--hands down the best I've ever tasted - no cap - striking a perfect balance of tart and sweet with a graham cracker crust that was nothing short of sublime. The full bar, featuring creative "boat drinks" like the Pistachio Mai Tai, added a playful touch, making us feel like we were sipping cocktails on a dock at sunset. Trophy Fish is a charming, inviting spot that whisks you away to a coastal paradise right in the heart of the city and is absolutely worthy of a visit for a local dining experience.

    Jacquelyn L.

    Would comeback for $1 oysters. We got both the fried shrimp and fish tacos, which were just average--not much flavor. The corn was delicious! Fun outdoorsy vibe!

    Catch of the day, red grouper, sandwich...forgot to take photo before cutting it in half
    Robin H.

    Chilly day but worth going anyway! Lots of outdoor heaters and fun vibe. Fish is so so fresh...service is very good. You order drinks at the bar and your food at the ordering window and then food is brought out after it's freshly prepared.

    Oysters
    Derinda C.

    This place is unique. It's cafe style so you have to walk up and order everything. With that said the food was good and the drinks even better. The oysters are fantastic! Fried fish was good too. Let me say though. The hush puppies were burnt and if you DO NOT like smoke flavor do not order the peel and eat shrimp. That was a very different taste. I did not like that. The bartenders were nice and food runners were great as well. Kudos.

    Awesome outdoor dining

    This is by far the best fish we've had in the area. The dishes are cooked with care and are all outstanding! We absolutely love the blackened fish, tater tots (potatoes with fresh garlic), and the pineapple slaw. We have no problem driving 45 minutes each way just to eat at this amazing restaurant! The atmosphere is really cool and there is one really nice bartender. (I would avoid the snarky bartender, even though he is a drink master. He is just not that kind.)

    Salty dawg and Fin and Tonic
    Diamond W.

    Love this concept! Tables are free for anyone to grab and do follow the normal seating rules of a restaurant. You go to the bar to order drinks, you go to the food window to order your food, they will give you a number. Pick up your drink pick a table and the food will be brought out to you. There are seafood varieties that often change based on the catch. Each time I've gone I've done the day boat fresh catch where i picked a wahoo fish, blackened, with cucumber salad and seasonal veggies. The staff is friendly. They greet everyone who comes in. The ambiance is nice! I like to start my Sunday funday in dtsp here! I spent about 60 dollars for my meal and drink.

    Lauren T.

    Very cute, casual, seafood and drinks spot! Everything is order at the counter/bar and then they can your name to come get it. Pricing wise, it was extremely fair for the size of the portions. We had a few cocktails and the fish nuggets! The nuggets were fresh and fried perfectly. Would recommend.

    Fun Drink outside of Bar
    Jolie W.

    Very good for fresh fish. Welcoming bar and restaurant that's popular in the Grand Central area. Hush puppies are excellent, shrimp burger is delicious, interesting drinks, fresh fish is always a great choice. Fun vibe. Mostly self service to order and at the bar, they bring the food to your table but don't really know why they ask for tips, but we tip some, but it's really a self serve restaurant.

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    Food is delicious. Grouper and mahi mahi were great. Loved the sides including corn on the cob. Would recommend!

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    Terrible experience. Dirt and shell pieces in the oysters. Food lacking flavor. Not worth the price..

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    Atmosphere was awesome! We don't try any drinks but stopped in for lunch. The whipped feta was delicious! Sadly the fish tacos were subpar.

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    Do they take reservations?

    No reservations but service out of the kitchen is usually good.

    What days are live music?

    They have in incredible music on Saturday afternoon staring at one then they also have music Thursday and Friday night

    Is this dog friendly?

    Yes!

    Do you have happy hour?

    Hi, Debie! We do not have a happy hour. However, we have a late night drink menu during our live music nights! Keep up with our Facebook to see the schedule.… 

    Is there indoor seating also and are there local beer selection?

    Hi James, we have a local beer selection but do not have indoor seating.

    Do they serve beer and wine?

    We do! Full liquor bar

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