The drinks are amazing and I love that they have cute, unique cups! The atmosphere is fun but relaxed and I love all the cool decor. I am not a fan of their food. It is small dishes and pricey. Not worth it. Definitely would go back for the drinks and atmosphere but I won't eat here again. read more

Trophy Fish - Drinks - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

We were looking for a new place to eat and stopped by Trophy Fish. We liked the concept of the place. It's supposed to be like you're at home on your porch, just relaxing, eating, drinking, and watching TV. The pros were that the food was really good. The bartender gave us the lunch specials for the day, and we decided to go with his recommendations, we were not disappointed. One meal was a lobster roll with fries. The other was the fish of the day with a side of the coleslaw and trophy taters. The coleslaw has pineapple in it and was very good and refreshing. The cons of this place were that there was very little interaction with the staff. We were told when we walked in that the servers do not come to you at the tables for your orders. Any food or drinks you want, you have to go to the bar to order. That was fine. We ended up just sitting at the bar. We were ready to oder and told the bartender we were ready. He went to the computer to put the order in as we ordered. However, the computer was about 7 seats away from where we were sitting, so we had to yell the order. We each ordered a drink and only got the one drink, not because that is all we wanted but because we were never asked if we wanted more. Again, I understand the bartenders don't come from behind the bar but we were sitting at the bar and they kept walking right in front of us and saw the drinks were empty, both the waters and the alcohol drinks. We tried interacting with the bartender, but he just was not having it. There was no personality, no smiling, no conversation. The drinks were good and we wanted more, but when you feel like you are a bother to the employees, then you really don't want to keep staying there. read more

At first while searching on google I thought I came across a new fishing spot. The food is okay, I got the Po Boy handheld with blackened fries. (The cashier recommended the Smoked Shrimp Burger). The service is nice but the ambiance is relaxing. read more

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Coming over from St. Pete Trophy Fish is a new addition to Seminole Heights area. This replaced Bodega and was smartly designed to maximize space with a large bar and more tables. You first order at the counter and they give you a number for you to sit at your table. When I went it was a little busy but there were two seats left at the bar. I got a refreshing cocktail while we waited for our food. I got the mahi mahi sandwich grilled with a seasoning, it was the fish of the day. You can check their menu and choose how you want the fish seasoned and cooked. The sandwich was good but the two chunks of fish kept breaking apart and made the sandwich messy. The yuca fries were good but they needed an aioli or something to dip other thank ketchup because some of them were dry. Overall it was a food meal bit prepare for it to be pricey since its seafood! read more

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Only reason for 4 stars instead of 5 = the prices. I legit spent $148 here BEFORE TIP (me and my wife). Started off with 2 drinks. A salty dawg and a margarita. Fantastic drinks. Great service. Awesome atmosphere. Cannot complain. It was lunch time and we were hungry. So I got two fish tacos (mahi mahi) and my wife got two fish tacos (red grouper). I can't lie. These were the best fish tacos I've ever had. The fish isn't like chopped up or small. No, it looks like a whole filet on your taco. I love the actual taco shells. Something about them kept them from getting soggy from the juicy fish. The pickled red onions are always a great choice. The mango slaw was phenomenal. And the spicy Mayo was legit. Loved the tacos. BUT, and it's a big but ... I believe for 2 tacos and a side (we got rice, and corn), came out to about $30 each. So $30 for my tacos and $30 for my wife's tacos. $60 in tacos is more than I spent on Wagyu beef tacos in Austin, TX. It's just absurd. We got a half dozen chargrilled oysters ($17?) as well. We're suckers for chargrilled oysters. Worth it. We ordered two more drinks to help us get over how much we just paid for fish tacos. And this is where I had one of the best drinks I've had in A WHILE - the Aloe-Ha. Incredible. I'd go back to enjoy the awesome outdoor atmosphere, the chill vibes, the amazing reggae music, the perfect Florida weather, and the expertly crafted cocktails for sure. I will not be ordering food. read more

Five stars for Ian the bartender! The primary reason we come to Trophy Fish is for the great service and brilliant drinks from Ian. The restaurant vibe is a lot of fun - very tropical, laid back, and relaxing. The bar is gorgeous. The owners did a great job updating this space. But the reason we keep coming back is Ian. He's amazing! He's friendly and super knowledgeable about drinks and mixing cocktails. The drinks on the menu are fun (my fav is definitely the 'If You Like Pina Coladas') - although if you're craving something else, no worries, Ian can craft something to your liking. He's creative, intelligent, and experienced - there have been many times when I've only provided a alcohol base that I want and let him come up with the rest - and I have yet to be disappointed with one of his drinks. Come for the relaxing atmosphere and stay for the divine cocktails. read more

If I could give it a 3 and half I would great attentive service. Really cool boat life vibes. But the food was a bit of letdown. Grouper with citrus rub was okay but was under season and need the lemon amd sauce. Sides corn salad was good, the potatoes were well cooked but under seasoned. chimicurri sauce was good not great. Surprisingly I really enjoyed the hush puppies although thier not quite your traditional seasoning. The dipping sauce with them were probaly highlight. In the end was worth 40 bucks. No I felt I could went elsewhere gotten better bang for my buck. Mind you I didn't try any drinks which I hear are great. I might be back but for something other than what I ordered. read more

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Was expecting a big fresh piece of fish for the "day boat fresh" meal but it was quite a small filet and definitely not a fresh catch. It was good but really disappointing for $30. I left hungry Drinks were good but not particularly strong read more

Service was bad, ordered drinks waited almost 30 min and bartender never started the order. The bartender was very rude to my party I will not be coming back. read more

Absolutely HORRIBLE restaurant. They don't even know how to make tartar sauce here. The grouper bites were burned. The mahi sandwich was tasteless. The stone crabs were old. You walk in and good luck trying to find out how to place a food order! Complete chaos. And worst of all, NO AIR CONDITIONING! read more

For a new restaurant the atmosphere was beautiful. The service was great as well however the food was subpar at best. We got there right as it opened at 4p and I ordered the snapper with the house made citrus sauce, pineapple coleslaw, coconut rice pilaf and yucca fries. Food wasn't even room temperature. The coleslaw does have potential but seemed like it was made 2 days prior, the fries were cold and extremely hard, the "coconut" rice was basically prepackaged yellow rice with coconut shavings and the fish was edible but it also seemed like it was made early in the day and probably sat under a heat lamp all day. The appetizers were decent, we had the fried street corn and the grand central oysters. The pistachio drink with rum was definitely the best thing I've had in a while. I want to give it another shot but idk read more

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My first time. Ian (Mr. Personality) serving the bar, made it a great visit. He helped in my choices & I was not disappointed. Had happy hour cold & salty fresh Oysters, a shrimp taco. Beware. They do not take cash. Will go back. A++ read more

Very busy place early on a Saturday evening. You order food at a counter. It's credit card only and they start a tab for you. When you're finished, you go back to the cashier or to the bar to close out. They give you a number and bring the food to your table. Drinks are ordered separately at the bar. If you want water, it's self serve. They had two types of fish, Mahi Mahi and red snapper. We both had the snapper with citrus rub and it was excellent. I had the pickled pineapple tartar sauce. It was good, tasted like tartar sauce, but I couldn't detect any pineapple. Sides were coconut rice and veggies all good. We got a side order of hush puppies, which we didn't care for. They were huge doughy spheres, bigger than golf balls. They were dry and the crust to dough ratio was off due to the enormous size. All I all, a fun place with excellent seafood read more

Trophy Fish - Hush puppies - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Had the best birthday celebrating here! Jamal and kocho were the best bartenders and the vibe was so welcoming and fun! 10/10 recommend. read more

Trophy Fish - Delicious - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Ambiance was perfection, the food was great, and we experienced wonderful service! Bartender Kocho was exceptional and very attentive, as well as the female Alex! We will definitely be back! Thanks for a great dinner experience! read more

Under cooked food. A way over priced. An the customer service really need better training.

The food in this place sucked an don't go until the sun is starting to go down, because all they have is fans to attempt to keep you cool. My group tried numerous items from the menu and all was horrible except for the boiled peanuts. What ever the hell BBQ sauce and the Mignonette sauce was terrible on the oyster's should not be allowed in any seafood restaurant that serve oysters! I tried the fish spread and they brought me out staled bread two times. I told them and then they brought me out staled crackers. They have the nerves to tell me they was fresh made today. The bartenders were good, but they can only serve what is brought to them from the kitchen for the customer to supposedly enjoy. Food to me is rated 1 star. If they drop the boiled peanuts it will be a 0. How they are getting 4 or 5 stars is ridiculous to me. Obvious someone is adjusting the ratings If you can't make it pass the shareable. What do that tell you about the main course? read more

The staff here is amazing! I am huge on customer service and attentiveness while being served and they exceeded my expectations. We ordered Manhattan drinks that were tasty! Also, Erica (General Mgr) was so sweet and gracious! I recommend!! September & Marcus Broxie read more

unless you want mediocre unseasoned food paired with month old house made sauces, don't come here. also a great place for waiting for service for 20-30 minutes due to lack of staff. read more

I wanted to really like this place. The decor is nice. I did like my drink Dark N Semi Rainy. I had the shrimp burger, it was good, but I felt like this type of establishment should be near or on the water. What I didn't like, is how loud the music was. I had lunch with my girlfriends and we felt like we were yelling instead of chatting. read more

First of all, it's a bit odd to have to order the food and drinks in two different places, but it's under the same tab. Just a little inconvenient. The food is ok just wish the portions were better. The drinks were are also ok, but a bit it overpriced. It's an ok time. read more

Always a favorite of ours in St Pete so we were excited to have one a lot closer to us here in Tampa! Lina was our bartender and she was incredible! Great drinks and even better energy! The food is always so so good too! read more

i've never been to the original location but just tried the new one in seminole heights. the ambiance is amazing!! drinks were great and the fish tacos were even better. the citrus rub is definitely the way to go. the quality of fish is amazing. this is definitely going to be my new hangout spot even though it's a bit of a drive read more

Trophy Fish - pina colada - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

The food was decent (it's new so I wouldn't expect amazing yet) but the ordering service was terrible. Wait in line 10 min to order food, then have to wait at the bar to order a drink, hope to find a table, and have to go back to the line to get anything additional or pay the bill. Even at the bar you have to leave your seat to order food. Just not a pleasant way to enjoy a meal. The atmosphere was fun and I would return for happy hour! read more

Food was okay not worth the price charged. Not much service for the price paid per meal. Don't think I'll be back any time soon.

Fabulous atmosphere. The bar is enormous and beautiful with a great cocktail menu. That being said, I did not expect the menu to be so expensive. It's a casual walk up and order vibe with full service prices. Just under $30 for tacos and a side is a lot. read more

Attention to detail:) Great service. I love the vibe! Very happy/beachy/chill music.. lots of greenery, and good circulation of fresh air throughout. Drinks and food were really yummy! One of the best jalapeños margaritas I've had. We had just stumbled upon this place & are very impressed. Thanks guys! read more

Do yourself a favor and visit this lovely restaurant. The service is unmatched, the staff truly cares about your experience. The drinks are not only amazing but so picture worthy. Favorite bartender name is Ian. read more

Very lively, Miami style bar and restaurant. Outdoor seating is the mainstay. There are a few booths inside but they didn't look all that fun! The food is ordered at a central hub and everything is added to your cashless tab. Lots of exotic drinks made to order. We ordered the Trophy Fish Boil...good idea for two diners. Lobster tail, large shrimp, clams, potatoes, corn on the cob and a crusty loaf of bread. Delicious, loud and loads of fun. Welcome to Seminole Heights! read more

Mediocre across the board save for ambiance. Food/Service were both subpar, disjointed ordering, and full service gratuity expected. Very high price for what's offered. This is more of a place to chill with a beer for a little while. read more

What makes you think that when I want more food ... I have to get back into line ( long line). Why would I leave my drink and my food unprotected. There are too many places with fine food and good service. It seems you cater to the shallow and inexperienced diners. Good luck with that. read more

Love this place, the seafood is so fresh and the drinks are amazing. This restaurant has a great relaxing vibe. I highly recommend it!! read more

Trophy Fish - a plate of food with a side of dipping sauce - Seafood Near Me - Tampa, Florida

Outstanding food & drinks! Chill, casual beachy vibes. It's the perfect time of year to enjoy this outdoor dining spot.

AMAZING SPOT! Frequent customer here.. enjoy coming in! Super chill place with great food and drinks (pro tip: order the shrimp po' boy!). Amazing staff members. Very clean and well maintained. read more

This is a trendy addition to the Heights neighborhood, and offers mid priced seafood. It does fill a void in the local restaurant scene for the area. However, although the fish tasted fresh and we were pleased overall, the portions were on the smaller side and the prices were rather steep when you combined the portions with the level of service. Keep in mind that all the seating is outdoors. There is no indoor seating area that I could see. Patrons order food by waiting at the bar, and a server brings it out to your table. We had to reorder drinks by returning to the bar (not sure if it is like that all the time, or we were just there on a busy night). Drink prices are also steep (similar to Mandarin Heights). Watching the budget? Stick with local beer. read more

Excellent fish tacos in an enjoyable outdoor setting! We're glad they finally opened up this location in Tampa after enjoying the St. Pete location for years. read more

The food and drinks were delicious. I sat out side with a cute relaxing view. I'll definitely be back

Laid back vibe, good for date night or hanging with friends. All stuff very friendly. Food is excellent, perfect portions

First off - very happy to have another food venue in the neighborhood. Having said that...we were underwhelmed. We ordered the hush puppies, a side of yucca fries, roasted oysters, fish dip, and a blackened snapper fish with pineapple coleslaw. Hush puppies were just ok - not a great flavor profile and very dense - I would not order again. Yucca fries - heard they were the "best" - not so much...they were hard and again lacking in flavor - I would not order again. The oysters were decent BUT the topping was almost too much as in a TON of bread crumbs - love charbroiled oysters - will go to Ulele when in the mood. Fish dip - although not as traditional as most (could see the mayo and had red peppers etc mixed in) I would order it again and especially liked the pickled vegetables. And lastly the snapper sandwich - the thin fillet doesn't stand up to the buns thickness and in general the fish itself was again just ok - for $29.50 (note that whole red snapper runs about $12.00 a pound) one would assume it to be really good - nope and would NOT order again. The side or the pineapple coleslaw....needed salt and FLAVOR - one bite and done! The folks next to us had the peel and eat shrimp which were very large which is a plus. If I / we ever go back we'll stick to the fish dip and peel and eat shrimp only. I think we tried enough to know that most things won't rise to the level of "really good". Maybe a new chef is in order - perhaps mean but true - sorry chef! read more

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I stumbled upon this place the other day hoping for some good drinks and it did not disappoint! The bartender Ian made the most amazing drinks. I will definitely be back! read more