I don't know why I have not dined here until this past Saturday night but you can rest assure I will be back. Tried the clam chowder which was delicious, blackened swordfish appetizer and scallops which were amazing, and went in on one colossal stone crab claw and it was to die for. If you have not been to Papa's Raw Bar yet you are missing out and need to make it happen sooner than later. Live music really topped off the experience as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Margaret M
A fun vibe and delicious food! What amazes me is the service. Everyone seems to really love being there.The whole team works together to make sure everyone is taken care of. Not one person walked by without asking if we needed anything or to see how we were enjoying our meal! Our server Tyler gets a super shout out. It was his first night on service and he was a pro! Friendly, knowledgeable and just outstanding. It was a fantastic meal made all that much better because of the service. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paula F
This place is a gem! The food, service and vibe are all fantastic. Tara provided some of the best service I’ve had in years. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
thomas
It’s really chill vibe bar/restaurant. They bring in good live music like Joe Young!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matt Fullshire
What an unbelievable local gem, I am in disbelief that I have not known about this place living just 30 minutes north in Palm Beach County. I have lived in South Florida for over 20 years and this is definitely some of the freshest most delicious seafood I have ever had in my life. I often frequent the Keys to get the freshest most delicious seafood but now I know where to go locally and it’s well worth the 30 minute drive. Tara was our server and we couldn’t be luckier, Her energy was amazing and she was so proud to be working in such a famous local spot that has been around for 49 years. You can tell the entire staff was happy to work there, and we absolutely loved the energy. Tara took the time to take me on a tour around the entire place and she was so kind. I will definitely be coming back frequently!! The sushi was off the charts, amazingly fresh. The fresh catch was a triple tail, and the portions were so generous. I highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ann Work
This is a gem. Great food. Fish is amazing. Incredible sushi. Fantastic service. Everyone there is so welcoming. Outside dining but go inside to enjoy the decor. Fresh well prepared seafood. Well worth a visit! We go often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Joseph Strickland (Jo Jo)
I'm so impressed the food was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cristina Cornelio
Austin was phenomenal! He was so attentive and gave great recommendations. The food was delicious, I had the bimini bread, steamed clams and swordfish fried rice and it was all a 10/10
Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mandy Colon
I loved Papa’s Raw Bar, the food always hits and out of all my visits, Austin has provided the best service by far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Farias
I came here for a company event and the food was amazing, I had to come back for the Sword fish bites, the Mai sandwich and Mac and cheese are so delicious. The staff was great and was great by Ownership. You must try. I highly recommend.
Dang if it didn't take me decades to come across this place. A great hidden gem in Lighthouse Point. A great staff and an inviting atmosphere. The staff is kind and courteous. Every customer is greeted with a smile. Everything on the menu is delicious. Haven't found anything I don't like yet. The chowder is thick and tasty. The shrimp are dynamite. The swordfish bites are phenomenal. Everything is cooked to perfection. The beers are only $6. This is clearly a spot for the locals but they let us in to experience the experience. What a great place to relax and enjoy an afternoon of good seafood and great beverages. They really did an amazing job with the decor. Well done all around. Parking definitely gets a little tight at times. Indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure to day hi to Kim. She's a real sweetheart and she knows what you're going to ask for before you say it. You won't go wrong at Papa's Raw Bar, highly recommend adding the stop to your South Florida visit itinerary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
john carpenito
If you want whole snapper this is the only place to come, the whole fish is fresh that day and cooked to perfection, and the coleslaw they give with it is something special, really there is nothing you can ho wrong with here all the fish how ever prepared is delicious and fresh, so if your in the mood for something from the sea go to Papa's and you will not be dissapointed. And also all the servers there are great, social, fast, knowledgeable, and make you feel at home!!
I am updating this review as of Sunday October 12th, I am bc what happened tonight I never would of thought would happen a papa's raw bar, not only was the food very under the status quo but the service was just horrible, so we eat every Monday at Papa's to watch MNF and get the whole fish and fresh catch franchisees over pasta it is our Monday ritual, and we love it the staff is awesome, the food awesome and you can relax eat and watch football...this week we went on Sunday now Papa's closes earlier so when we got there at 810 they let us know last call was at 830 and we we a ok with it, its slow season and restaurants need watch labor when its slow...we were good we knew exactly what we were getting, we were seated and the manager( not the usual guy on Monday this guy was different...Monday guy is the best) didnt even acknowledge us he only said right in front of us to the host you told them 830 right like ye was mad we sat, after she said yes he still didnt acknowledge us he just walked away shaking his head...we sat from 812 to 822 before someone came over to us and when they did no name just hey friend we have last call at 830 was his opening remarks...we said nonproblem and gave our order right away, the server seemed very disengaged and almost mad he had another table, as he walked away with our food and drink order my wife tried to add a salad and he still kept walking we had to wait for him to come back with drinks to add the salad...again he said if we want desert we need to let him know now unless we get the key lime or Reese then its ok...again very brash....so 8 min later my wifes pasta and fish came out dry as can be...he put it down and walked away my wife tried to ask about the salad and he didnt even stop he talked as he walked saying yeah I'll go get it...5 min later came back with it when she told him the pasta was dry he said let me see if I can do anything..if you can do anything??..wow..10 mon later he came back with sauce..our drinks now empty for 7 min.. another waiter noticed and came over and asked if we needed refills my wife said no she needs the waiter bc she had a problem with the dish...he asked if we knew his name we said No he never told us...the problem was weather right or wrong the fish on her plate was not the same quality as mine or what she gets everywhere she was sure it was the wrong fish for it tasted different looked different and regardless of anything was not tasty at all...when the server came back instead of trying to get to the bottom of the problem or fix it, he isnstead argued with my wife for 3 min that she was wrong, he was right, the fish was right, she didnt know what she was talking about ect...now were not gonna get i to fish here the problem is the purpose of restraunts are to provide amazing hospitality to their guest not everyone will like all dishes and opinions are like you know we all have them but he had zero hospitality he did nothing to fix problem, offered no solution, no option but to tell a guest they are crazy and the food is right..what he didnt understand is the customer at the end of the day did not like the dish who cares what she thinks you fix that problem by making the guest happy not telling them dont eat..he really dropped the ball bc he could of fixed the problem and made her happy instead he had a blank measuring contest..and at the end of the day all of us in hospitality know the customer is right and our job is to fix the problem not make it worse...luckily Troy had Sara their bc she came in and let my wife vent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sharon Brandon
We always have dinner at Papa’s while here on vacation. Tonight we had peel n eat shrimp, steamers, and lobster bites- all delicious. Our waiter Connor and his trainee Taylor were very personable and attentive. Thank you we enjoyed ourselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tim Mertogul
Went there with a party of 11. Service was great, food was great, sushi roles were larger than expected. A+ would happily go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
david connerth
Service was great but the sushi on a Monday($5 off rolls) was without question old fish. We ordered 2 rolls, Bimini bread, and the steak fried rice. The bread was good. The steak fried rice was ok but over priced for $28. The rolls were inedible. They were the simple $15 rolls, spicy salmon and the spicy wahoo. Very disappointing experience after we heard very good things from our friends.
I don't know why I have not dined here until this past Saturday night but you can rest assure I will be back. Tried the clam chowder which was delicious, blackened swordfish appetizer and scallops which were amazing, and went in on one colossal stone crab claw and it was to die for. If you have not been to Papa's Raw Bar yet you are missing out and need to make it happen sooner than later. Live music really topped off the experience as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A fun vibe and delicious food! What amazes me is the service. Everyone seems to really love being there.The whole team works together to make sure everyone is taken care of. Not one person walked by without asking if we needed anything or to see how we were enjoying our meal! Our server Tyler gets a super shout out. It was his first night on service and he was a pro! Friendly, knowledgeable and just outstanding. It was a fantastic meal made all that much better because of the service. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a gem! The food, service and vibe are all fantastic. Tara provided some of the best service I’ve had in years. Can’t wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It’s really chill vibe bar/restaurant. They bring in good live music like Joe Young!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What an unbelievable local gem, I am in disbelief that I have not known about this place living just 30 minutes north in Palm Beach County. I have lived in South Florida for over 20 years and this is definitely some of the freshest most delicious seafood I have ever had in my life. I often frequent the Keys to get the freshest most delicious seafood but now I know where to go locally and it’s well worth the 30 minute drive. Tara was our server and we couldn’t be luckier, Her energy was amazing and she was so proud to be working in such a famous local spot that has been around for 49 years. You can tell the entire staff was happy to work there, and we absolutely loved the energy. Tara took the time to take me on a tour around the entire place and she was so kind. I will definitely be coming back frequently!! The sushi was off the charts, amazingly fresh. The fresh catch was a triple tail, and the portions were so generous. I highly recommend!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is a gem. Great food. Fish is amazing. Incredible sushi. Fantastic service. Everyone there is so welcoming. Outside dining but go inside to enjoy the decor. Fresh well prepared seafood. Well worth a visit! We go often.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm so impressed the food was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Austin was phenomenal! He was so attentive and gave great recommendations. The food was delicious, I had the bimini bread, steamed clams and swordfish fried rice and it was all a 10/10
Can’t wait to come back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I loved Papa’s Raw Bar, the food always hits and out of all my visits, Austin has provided the best service by far
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I came here for a company event and the food was amazing, I had to come back for the Sword fish bites, the Mai sandwich and Mac and cheese are so delicious. The staff was great and was great by Ownership. You must try. I highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Dang if it didn't take me decades to come across this place. A great hidden gem in Lighthouse Point. A great staff and an inviting atmosphere. The staff is kind and courteous. Every customer is greeted with a smile. Everything on the menu is delicious. Haven't found anything I don't like yet. The chowder is thick and tasty. The shrimp are dynamite. The swordfish bites are phenomenal. Everything is cooked to perfection. The beers are only $6. This is clearly a spot for the locals but they let us in to experience the experience. What a great place to relax and enjoy an afternoon of good seafood and great beverages. They really did an amazing job with the decor. Well done all around. Parking definitely gets a little tight at times. Indoor and outdoor seating. Be sure to day hi to Kim. She's a real sweetheart and she knows what you're going to ask for before you say it. You won't go wrong at Papa's Raw Bar, highly recommend adding the stop to your South Florida visit itinerary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
If you want whole snapper this is the only place to come, the whole fish is fresh that day and cooked to perfection, and the coleslaw they give with it is something special, really there is nothing you can ho wrong with here all the fish how ever prepared is delicious and fresh, so if your in the mood for something from the sea go to Papa's and you will not be dissapointed. And also all the servers there are great, social, fast, knowledgeable, and make you feel at home!!
I am updating this review as of Sunday October 12th, I am bc what happened tonight I never would of thought would happen a papa's raw bar, not only was the food very under the status quo but the service was just horrible, so we eat every Monday at Papa's to watch MNF and get the whole fish and fresh catch franchisees over pasta it is our Monday ritual, and we love it the staff is awesome, the food awesome and you can relax eat and watch football...this week we went on Sunday now Papa's closes earlier so when we got there at 810 they let us know last call was at 830 and we we a ok with it, its slow season and restaurants need watch labor when its slow...we were good we knew exactly what we were getting, we were seated and the manager( not the usual guy on Monday this guy was different...Monday guy is the best) didnt even acknowledge us he only said right in front of us to the host you told them 830 right like ye was mad we sat, after she said yes he still didnt acknowledge us he just walked away shaking his head...we sat from 812 to 822 before someone came over to us and when they did no name just hey friend we have last call at 830 was his opening remarks...we said nonproblem and gave our order right away, the server seemed very disengaged and almost mad he had another table, as he walked away with our food and drink order my wife tried to add a salad and he still kept walking we had to wait for him to come back with drinks to add the salad...again he said if we want desert we need to let him know now unless we get the key lime or Reese then its ok...again very brash....so 8 min later my wifes pasta and fish came out dry as can be...he put it down and walked away my wife tried to ask about the salad and he didnt even stop he talked as he walked saying yeah I'll go get it...5 min later came back with it when she told him the pasta was dry he said let me see if I can do anything..if you can do anything??..wow..10 mon later he came back with sauce..our drinks now empty for 7 min.. another waiter noticed and came over and asked if we needed refills my wife said no she needs the waiter bc she had a problem with the dish...he asked if we knew his name we said No he never told us...the problem was weather right or wrong the fish on her plate was not the same quality as mine or what she gets everywhere she was sure it was the wrong fish for it tasted different looked different and regardless of anything was not tasty at all...when the server came back instead of trying to get to the bottom of the problem or fix it, he isnstead argued with my wife for 3 min that she was wrong, he was right, the fish was right, she didnt know what she was talking about ect...now were not gonna get i to fish here the problem is the purpose of restraunts are to provide amazing hospitality to their guest not everyone will like all dishes and opinions are like you know we all have them but he had zero hospitality he did nothing to fix problem, offered no solution, no option but to tell a guest they are crazy and the food is right..what he didnt understand is the customer at the end of the day did not like the dish who cares what she thinks you fix that problem by making the guest happy not telling them dont eat..he really dropped the ball bc he could of fixed the problem and made her happy instead he had a blank measuring contest..and at the end of the day all of us in hospitality know the customer is right and our job is to fix the problem not make it worse...luckily Troy had Sara their bc she came in and let my wife vent
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We always have dinner at Papa’s while here on vacation. Tonight we had peel n eat shrimp, steamers, and lobster bites- all delicious. Our waiter Connor and his trainee Taylor were very personable and attentive. Thank you we enjoyed ourselves.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went there with a party of 11. Service was great, food was great, sushi roles were larger than expected. A+ would happily go back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Service was great but the sushi on a Monday($5 off rolls) was without question old fish. We ordered 2 rolls, Bimini bread, and the steak fried rice. The bread was good. The steak fried rice was ok but over priced for $28. The rolls were inedible. They were the simple $15 rolls, spicy salmon and the spicy wahoo. Very disappointing experience after we heard very good things from our friends.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 5
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