26 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?“

“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“

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

“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“

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

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

“Tuna Tataki Stack for the win (chips were stale but not needed, yum!), I’d go get this everyday if possible!!! The food here is delicious. We had the grouper (fresh, fluffy and cooked perfectly) with broccoli (how do you make it taste so good, asking for a friend?) and rice (different spice than I’m used to but good); salmon, shrimp skewer, crab cake with broccoli and rice; raw oysters and 1/2lb crab legs (sweet and delicious but it was hard to get meat out of the shell… worth the effort for the taste). I’d recommend this place to everyone who likes seafood.“

“Best grouper in the state!!! They were also featured on the food Network!!“

“We really enjoyed our plates. The meatloaf was outstanding! And the pineapple upside dessert too!!! Excellent service!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Loved this place !! It might be the best onion rings we’ve ever eaten ! All the food was amazing and the tea was fabulous!“

“Love this place! We make the drive out as much as possible. The staff treats you like family! We manage to make it out every other month or so and they know us by heart every time we come in. The food is also amazing, 10/10 you can’t go wrong with them!“

“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!“

“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 ‼️🙌🏽‼️“

“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.“

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

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

“Place is amazing. Drove past it couple a hundred times but never stopped in. Chicken, fish, shrimp were perfect. Service was incredibly fast. Whatever these guys are paying Jeremiah isn't enough! Great dude. Still can't imagine how they can be this fast and this good!“

“The #food was truly amazing & coming here after my #run especially #locally was phenomenal!
As, a #locaguide I definitely recommend to please come back #home! Because, truly that is what it is to me.
Eating some of dishes I got to actually #eat was #beautiful.
Today, I found out they actually make #vegetarian patties filled with so much delicious 😋🤤 #goodness a lot truly. I didn't get to take a picture but, dearly next time is the #goal honestly. So, if your a #local #runner especially if your in the area try them #out overall in general that is all for now. Oh, yeah let them know I sent you there in recommendations & referrals in general. Enjoy yourselves.

Kid-friendliness: 100%

Wheelchair accessibility: Yes.“

“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“

“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!“