48 Best Seafood Restaurants in Tampa

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

“they have a wide variety of whisky and bourbon and it's a chill place for family or couples“

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“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.“

“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.“

“If I could give 10 stars, I would. We had the absolute pleasure of having Michael's Grill cater our wedding, and they truly exceeded every expectation. Located in the heart of Carrollwood next to Tampa Wine Room, where we held our reception, they were the perfect fit for our celebration. Joe and his team did an exceptional job from start to finish. The food was outstanding, beautifully prepared, and served with such care. Our guests could not stop talking about it and kept going back for more. Several people told us they plan to come back and dine there, which says everything. We are so grateful for the incredible service and delicious food that helped make our wedding day so special. Highly recommend for both dining and catering your next event.“

“Great experience the decor and ambiance was amazing. Crab cakes, calamari and pork shank.“

“I didn’t know what all the hype was about until I had their medium spicy garlic butter crab legs. I’ve seen Florida ladies going crazy over this dish and I thought calm down it’s just crab legs. Well this is a whole new level of crab legs seafood boil. I was served this for Mother’s Day. It’s my new favorite spot“

“We go to EV's frequently but had to post about how absolutely spoiled we were tonight for my husband's birthday. Our server Daniel was absolutely phenomenal and two managers, Nick and Bobby, stopped by to say happy birthday and see if they could make our night even better. We got to try an off menu appetizer and were sent home with an extra dessert for the babysitter. The food was, as usual, super delicious, but the service and attention to detail is what keeps us coming back. Thank you, EV, for making our special night all the better.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Amazing live music venue and excellent food and service! Highly recommended!“

“We love this place! You cannot beat AYCE crab legs and anything else you want on the menu for $42. The flavor is incredible, the food always comes out hot and fresh. I've tried just about everything on the menu and it's all delicious. And the service is always great, even when they're slammed! The restaurant is close to an hour away from me but it's well worth the drive.“

“Awesome food and Service from Barbie!“

“First time I have eaten here, high end service and cozy dinning. Good menu, variety of food to chose from and the food was absolutely delicious!“

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

“the sea food was delicious nutritious and the price was not suspicious“

“I recently dined at Watervue and had their seafood pasta dish, and it was absolutely divine! The combination of fresh seafood and perfectly cooked pasta was a true delight for my taste buds. The flavors were balanced beautifully, and the portion size was generous. The ambiance of the restaurant was also very cozy and inviting, adding to the overall wonderful experience. The service was top-notch, with attentive staff making sure everything was perfect throughout my meal. I highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for an exceptional dining experience. Five stars all around!“

“everything was great. especially the clam chowder. blue cheese olives are a must with the martini.“

“So yummy ❤️ it was delicious“

“Lived in Tampa all my life and finally just made it over to Seasons 52 and wondering why I haven't been there sooner. We went and decided to eat in the bar area. Despite having reservations in the dining room. The bar area has a huge 30-seat bar top with really comfortable stools.

The drinks were reasonably priced and my kettle one dirty martini was crafted perfectly. We started off with the charcuterie board which had a good variety of cheese and meats. Nothing special but decent quality. My entree of lamb was exquisitely cooked and was surprisingly delicious .

I'll definitely be going back to Seasons 52, just wish I had been there sooner.“

“Really cheap seafood that tastes above its weight class. It's ran by Vietnamese people and everything is really fresh.

I knew it was good when I walked in and saw elderly black people eating there cause they are usually super discerning of their seafood. 💯“

“Yummy fish nuggets! Friendly staff!“

“I use to really like the Salt Shack rum runners. They changed the way they make it. Our table ordered 4 rum drinks. All of them were different. One was good three were bad, one was even made with coconut rum. I tried to call and ask if this was the new way. They do not answer their phone. One more chance“

“Great Service Awesome Food“

“last night my husband and i went for our 47th anniversary.it is our go to for special occasions.we went on tomahawk tuesday everything was exceptional ,steak was tender and juicy and the sides were perfect.the server and the floor manager was very attentive it was a great dining experience thank you“

“We came all the way from VA and this was one of the first places on the list to go eat and let me tell you it did not disappoint! We came around lunch time and you can tell it's a fav spot for locals. We were happy to wait and it was well worth it. Don't miss out by passing this place up.“

“I absolutely love Capital Grille and this is my third time coming in for the Waygu and wine this year! This time I brought four friends. No wait because of reservation. Service is great and the food is delicious! Henry the manager always treats everyone special.“

“This is a great place to visit and enjoy as if you are entering a part of Italy while you are in Ybor City. I did it for New Year and do it again. It is worth the trip.“

“Myself and a coworker came here for the first time after work and Kayla was our server. She had great recommendations and was very attentive to us. The cinnamon bun ala mode was amazing. I will definitely be here every week. 🤭“

“Really any food their cook makes is good ... I order food there almost on a daily basis, but sometimes i feel like eating something different that isn't in their menu... guess what these guys always find a way to make me happy and go beyond to do so, even making those things that they normally don't sale and isn't even in their menu... and guess what compared to places that do have the exact same item in their Menu Billy's is way better! i think that says it all ... their establishment might be humble but the quality of their food is that of the best anywhere in Town.. It really is all about the chef! 👍👍👍👍👍“

“So yummy ❤️ it was delicious“

“It was my First time eating here and it was so good! The portion sizes overall were a great size for the price. Around $55 with Uber eats Texas delivery charges, and driver tip. I had the Birria quesadilla, the large portion of rice, Chips with queso, Tres leches cake, and the Horchata for my drink. I was hungry and I wanted to get the full experience of what the restaurant had to offer. Leftovers are always a bonus! For my first order, I ordered for delivery on Uber Eats. Despite being delivery, Everything was hot, fresh and well packaged. I will say the Birria quesadilla was a little soggy on the bottom, but it tasted fantastic! Some of the best Beria I’ve had. The queso tasted homemade, flavorful, fresh and delicious! The portion of the tortilla chips, took up an entire brown paper bag full! (in my opinion when I order Mexican food for delivery and I see a big brown paper bag stuffed completely full of seasoned tortilla chips, that’s how I know the rest of the food is going to taste amazing!) I love the small detail of the seasoned chips. It’s like putting sprinkles on a cupcake. It’s not needed, but it makes it better. Everything was flavorful and well seasoned. My Birria quesadilla came with small sides of guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo. Even though the food didn’t need it at all and was flavorful and delicious without it. A few small critique I can give is that Tres Leche cake piece that I got was extremely small unfortunately, which I wasn’t expecting. It was only three small bites if that, but it was really delicious! My second critique is, I wish they offered a bigger cup of Horchata like they have the larger option for the Rice. Horchata is one of my favorite drinks, but honestly I can’t complain too much because everything including the Horchata and Tres leches cake was so good! I guess my only complaint is that there wasn’t more Horchata and Tres Leches cake. The slightly soggy texture of the Birria quesadilla I contributed to the fact that it was delivered still hot in a Styrofoam container, & I don’t consider that the restaurants fault. if I was giving a rating I would still give it a 10 out of 10. 100 percent! I will be eating here again, these small critiques that I have would not even change my rating! And I have leftovers so there’s some bonus points!Delicious food with overall large portions for the price!You guys did a great job! Thank you so much for preparing my amazing meal !!🩷 I will tell my friends about this place and bring my family back here to sit at the restaurant next time instead of ordering from Uber Eats for delivery. fantastic food. Highly recommended!“

“Great atmosphere, very clean, friendly staff, good food!“

“Everything was absolutely delicious! The food was fresh, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly. You could tell it was made with care from the first bite. The portions were generous, the presentation was beautiful, and the flavors were on point. The customer service made the experience even better. I’ll definitely be ordering again and highly recommend giving them a try!“

“Best food in the area, fast, and fresh! Well seasoned food, good customer service, and great prices!!“

“great food, great prices ❤“

“Took the tour of the factory and had great dinner 5 star chef that they gave liberty manor and other's some education tell you one thing it's not easy to make sure you get high quality shrimp thank you for everything everyone had fun“

“It's a real bummer that Bahama Breeze will be closing. We are told their last day will be January 23, 2027. That is no slight on Yard House but they are different from Bahama Breeze. The prices have certainly gone up but the portion sizes are still great and the food is terrific! Jessa provided excellent service to our group. We hope to return a few more times before the transition occurs.“

“Delicious food, made to order! The best sauce I’ve had in the area! Easy ordering and very friendly staff. My favorite seafood splurge! 🦀🍤“

“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!“

“Exceptional in everything!! Jacoby was our server. He was attentive, personable, informative regarding all aspects of the menu and had an amazing personality!! The food is always amazing and did not disappoint this time either! The hostess was friendly and personable! Thank you for being a classy, family friendly restaurant in Yibor City! We will return and ask to be seated with Jacoby!!“

“It was a super casual, themed restaurant with the blinds pulled down, making it dark and cool. We had the cajon seasoned seafood boil, which was delicious and a side of fries. Server was new, but still knew the menu well. The iced tea was fresh. It was super slow, so everything arrived quickly and I recommend the experience!“

“I stopped in to get some seafood since I am pescatarian. I ordered the cracked conch, fried shrimp, yams, mac & cheese, and the blue velvet cake. Everything was 10 out of 10.“

“Review for Lima – Tampa, FL What an amazing experience! Lima truly delivers authentic Peruvian cuisine with incredible flavors that transport you straight to Peru. The food was absolutely delicious—every dish bursting with authenticity and rich, traditional flavors. The service was just as fantastic! Pablo, our server, was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the experience even more enjoyable. From start to finish, everything was top-notch. I absolutely loved the food and can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend Lima to anyone looking for an authentic Peruvian dining experience in Tampa. ⭐⭐⭐ Noris Roche“

“They have a good amount of seafood available. Open later than grocery stores, and are fast at handling. Somewhat pricier than grocery store however higher quality and fresher. They also have a restaurant inside. Pretty nice store. Will be returning.“

“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!“