Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish

Good food nice service

A sad, sad disappointment.

This used to be my favorite restaurant in St Pete years ago, but well… no more, after our today’s visit. The personal was visitor-unfriendly and arrogant. And all we asked was to move 2 tables together - the tables were in the corner, not near the fire exit, not in a way or passage. We had 3 ladies over 80 yo with us, on crutches - really, was it so difficult to just move 2 tables together? Any other restaurant wouldn’t have problem with respecting the age of customers. But not here. The manager flatly and rudely refused our request, I asked him if I offended him, he shouted YES! So I said I apologize, but will write a bad review. He declared I insulted him and threatened to kick us (the whole group of 6, including very old ladies!) out.

So I humbly shut up and ordered the food - I didn’t want to ruin the day for them old ladies that were with us. The fish was overcooked and dry. I should be thankful the manager didn’t spit in it.

The waitress refused to split the receipt and said she will charge the whole table. That was not very convenient. The amount was ok, but the tip was already included - written on it. It was like 15%, which I don’t mind, but she wasn’t very serving. Plus, when she was bringing us the dishes, the food was pressed to her chest - and her dress was not very clean. Still I didn’t argue, let there be a tip. So I gave her cash (they only take cash, no cards), she said ok bye guys. I asked if she was gonna bring me change, because the bills I gave her were way over the charged amount. She was genuinely surprised - “YOU WANT CHANGE??” she asked. Ok she made us wait for another like 10 minutes until she brought the change. You should have seen how furiously she was putting it on the table - and even then she made a mistake in numbers! By then I was too tired to argue. We left. We won’t come again, and won’t regret it.

Folks, concerning their food - there is nothing special. You can find much better seafood for better money. I loved to go there because I liked the atmosphere. But that was in the past and is gone.

And don’t go to their restrooms - they are stinky, dirty and tight.

If you read negative reviews here - you will notice that EVERY SINGLE TIME the management attacks reviewers. Check if I’m wrong. I bet they will immediately attack this review also. Such is the nature of arrogance.

Find another place to eat, really!

UPD Lol, the manager immediately attacked my review, just as I predicted. Wow the man’s behavior is so consistent. No remorse, no reconsideration, nothing like “well, why didn’t we really show these old ladies that we do care”. Nope.

And no, they COULD move them tables, because they were doing it for other large groups before.

Very nice - open air eating, the breeze make for an enjoyable meal. The food was really good and our waitress took care of us nicely. I would recommend this place for sure

Old school German flavor grest potato salad.

Have not been here and God knows how long and now I've moved blocks away. How wonderful to be able to step outside and smell when they're smoking their fish we all went and had hamburgers the other day I got fish spread potato salad to die for. You can't go wrong just remember the one rule cash only You won't be sorry. PS You notice I wrote moderate to talk this is because we sat outside which is right next to the road and we still did fine.

Been here forever and still great

We've been going there since they opened in 1951. We used to stop there coming home from the beach

Classic classic. Best cheeseburger around. And the absolute best German potato salad. Nothing like it anywhere. If you like smoked fish, they’re famous for it. And the beer comes in a frosted mug.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish Dip, German Potato, Burger

Great place and very friendly

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Open for business. Staff is excellent. Food is delicious.. German Potato Salad ; is the best along with the fish spread as well as the smoked fish...

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Mullet & Smoked Mahi Mahi w German Potato Salad, Fish Dip, German Potato, Burger

Our favorite stop from Fort Desoto.

Love the smoked fish!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish

Yummy food! Great, friendly, helpful staff?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

DELICIOUSNESS!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Fish, German Potato

Always a great place to eat. Food is aways consistent and services are great

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: German Potato, Burger

Fabulous!! If you like fresh local fish and homade fish dip this place is for you. My husband has been coming here since he was a small child and he is now 61 and we travel here at least once a month for their food and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5