28 Best Seafood Restaurants near Gibsonton

“Wow I literally just finished my meal and went straight to yelp because the seafood was that good. It reminded me of Baja California but with gulf coast local seafood. I enjoyed the authentic food and environment. Ive been looking all over for a spot like this and I was lucky to have found this hidden gem. You can tell they cook from the heart. I ordered the 7 mares soup and every type of fish in the soup was extremely fresh and tasty. I also ordered the shrimp cocktail and fish ceviche which was also ridiculously good. Im already looking forward to going back.“

“Are kids welcome here?“

“The food here is amazing. Very classy high end place to go for a romantic dinner. We will go back again.“

“Very good 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟se lo recomiendo buen servicio buena atención y todo fresco all good Services all good 3/7/25 i by here yesterday estuve ayer aquí gracias thank you“

“𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 Restaurant Review: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗹 – 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗮, 𝗙𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮 -- Downtown Tampa Bay has become a culinary hot spot, providing a transformative array of restaurants that offer elevated food and dining experiences. You don’t have to go to the depths of the sea to find a Pearl that genuinely highlights the flavors, beauty, and aroma of the sea, satisfying your palate with every bite. -- As a seasoned traveler who has explored 68 countries and 36 states, I approach restaurant reviews with four primary criteria: taste, presentation, ambiance, and service. My goal is to provide an impartial perspective, highlighting both the positive and negative aspects of dining at the establishment. -- 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 — The restaurant offers a cozy and sophisticated ambiance both indoors and outdoors, creating a vibrant vibe and a memorable experience for all occasions. Well-defined spaces throughout the restaurant and an artistic outdoor design offer opportunities for intimate dinners, social gatherings, and enjoyable spaces to share with friends, family, business professionals, and loved ones. -- 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 —We were greeted by the smiling hostess, who led us to a table by the window. Our server was quick to introduce herself, attentive, and a wealth of information to help us navigate the menu and find the best dining choices for our expectations and preferred food choices. -- 𝐅𝐨𝐨𝐝 – We dined there during lunch, which provides a large variety of snacks, starters, shellfish, sandwiches, and entrees. We started with the Smoked Whitefish Spread and Garlic Shrimp before moving to our entrees, which included Scallops and Atlantic Salmon. -- 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐳𝐞𝐫𝐬 – Unfortunately, this is where there was a slight misstep. When ordering the garlic shrimp, the initial thought is that you would be presented with shrimp with an infusion and obvious flavoring of garlic. To our surprise, the dishes were disguised with an intense red pepper flavor, which created a discerning spice that was welcome. The heart of the dish was lost as all you could truly taste was the spiciness of the red pepper – failing to elevate the flavors of the shrimp and the garlic. What was an additional disappointment was that it was very difficult to enjoy the Whitefish Spread with the lingering taste of the spiciness of the red peppers. After guzzling down some water (and whiskey), I was able to enjoy the true elegance of the Whitefish Spread, which highlighted an amazing balance of smokiness, savory flavors, and creamy/smooth texture. The dish was even more elevated with onions, sweet peppers, capers, and sesame seeds. -- 𝐄𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 – Only one word could truly describe the entrees – PERFECT. The chef was able to truly highlight the freshness, favors, and tenderness of the salmon and the scallops while pairing the seafood with the perfect blend of deep, complex flavors with purees that provide smooth textures, sweet flavors, and subtle buttery notes that complement the seafood rather than overpowering the dish. From the visual execution to the perfected flavor combinations, it offers sophistication and memorable taste with every bite! -- Simply put – just slightly short of perfection. While the dining experience had a minor imperfection, the entrees truly allowed us to walk away with an unforgettable experience that has us yearning to come back for more.“

“We celebrated our Bdays and Eddie V's made our celebration feel special. Our waiter was Nick (Asian young man), he was charismatic, personable and 200% service oriented. My nephew had never been to EV, and these were his words, “EV will be our special occasion restaurant from here on”... I second that! Thanks EV From the Marrero family“

“My first time; I finally made it. It was a father/daughter date with my middling. YUM!!!! Julie was delightful to meet. The grouper was outstanding. AND, I'm a big fan of the cheese grits! I will definitely be returning!“

“Great food. Terrific service. Kayln was on the money with her recommendations for dinner.“

“Hadn’t been in a long time. Shells used to be a family staple. Was surprised and happy to see a full, but not overflowing, restaurant. Our server, Vic, was great and introduced us to the Shut the Front Door Key Lime pie. Great service. Great food. Glad to be back.“

“I went for my birthday the food was great i give ot a five star. Thanks“

“Best Shrimp Pasta!!!!! Great Shrimp Skewers, Fried Shrimp, Crab Legs and Salmon!“

“My very first visit and I cannot wait to return. Everything from the moment we walked in till the moment we left was perfect. The service, food, atmosphere everything was wonderful. I highly recommend visiting, you will not be disappointed.“

“Great job @mikesellmeyer and his staff!“

“Had the grouper Pontchartrain last night. It was unbelievably good. Probably the best thing I’ve ever had! Service was great too! Thank you, I will be back for it!“

“Was here last night with my client, Mitch Cumstein. I can vouch for the foul odor coming from that Alexis woman's direction. If she lived in one of the apartment buildings owned by another client of mine, I would move to have her evicted. By the way, Katie was a terrific server. And I'm usually mean to girls.“

“Server Myron was a delight to have. Really enjoyed our visit at the Brandon location! Thank you so much!“

“Visited twice while in Tampa for a convention, and both visits were exceptional. A big thank you to Devin and Andrew for being the perfect servers - your professionalism and courtesy were head and shoulders above any other place we ate at on our trip. While I really enjoyed the two "main" meals I had (the Gulf Gruper sandwich and the crab and shrimp enchiladas), I have to mention the teriyaki lightning wings...the sauce was so good I could have swum in it. Will definitely stop by again if I'm in the area!“

“The decor is a bit outdated. They were able to seat us immediately and service was attentive. Atsophere was slight music and we could hear the conversation. The food was delightful. The menu changes are seasonal. So it changed from our first time.“

“The Shrimp & Company is a quaint seafood restaurant on the corner of 7th Ave and 22nd St in Ybor City. If you have walked past it headed for the restaurant across the street then you have missed the best seafood you could eat in Tampa. You have to try their Florida or Louisiana Steam Pot, any of the seafood baskets and their shrimp stuffed mondongo. The food and terrific service is worth another trip to the small family owned restaurant. Don’t miss it!“

“Cozy tiki bar feeling. Friendly and the food was fantastic.“

“Hole in the wall seafood spot. So good!!! Would highly recommend“

“I loved it here, food was fabulous, fast and friendly!!! Thank you to Rosa, she was so kind and super friendly 10 stars no doubt“

“Greetings were warm and welcoming from both front personal and waiting staff. Decorations were busy and distracting perfect for our toddlers. Clean restaurant. Great tasting food. I had a crab boil. My partner had tilapia. Plus hushpuppies for the table. Everything was delicious ‼️🙌🏽‼️“

“Kevin was so nice, pleasant, well dressed. food was done quick, very tasty and place nice and clean.“

“Awsome place to get Homemade Deviled Crab & vegan deviled Crab was Very Good And there potato balls we're also really good with their sauce and they're hot sauce the cashier was awesome 👍👍 Thank you for the Great Experience ☺️🦀🦀🦀☺️☺️☺️☺️“

“Food is horrible. I ordered the Bayou pasta. It was dry and it had no seasoning. All I tasted was noodles on the first bite. O, they charge 4 dollars for extra sauce for the pasta. Like really! If you ever had food in New Orleans, you will know this ain't it. I don't know what others see in the food. Maybe each location is different. I went to the one in Rockledge/Cocoa Beach, Fl area. All I know is that next time I am "Walking On" right passed this restaurant to another one that's better.... hopefully.“

“Every food item we had was over the top delicious“

“I was born & raised in central Florida and love seafood! So I tend to be pretty particular. The fried shrimp are delicious, as are the crab cakes and hush puppies! Even the fries & coleslaw are great! Food was fairly priced and service was excellent. And lastly, the Wharf area is a fun, lively area. Definitely exceeded expectations! We highly recommend Half Moon Seafood! Thanks for the delicious lunch!“