44 Best Seafood Restaurants near Temple Terrace

“Fast and delicious and friendly service“

“I am in Rocking Crab at least once at week are every two weeks it has been an amazing and a wonderful experience starting with Nikki she’s just so amazing I just love her spirit and her customer service skills or truly on point the other waiters or truly tha bomb. I thank you guys so much for always looking out for me and my friends and my crew when we come in. I just left today Tuesday 2/14 💙💙 Nikki wasn’t there, but everyone else was still on point miss you girl. FOR A GREAT SEAFOOD EXPERIENCE ROCKING CRABS IS THE PLACE TO BE I’LL SEE YOU ALL THERE!!!!!!!!!!!! 💙🙏👍🏽 Ms Cynthia“

“excelente atención comida de calidad y el cóctel de camarón lo mejor q hay“

“I was very impressed with the food and service. Lia helped me pick something new off the menu that I've never tried. She was very sweet and was glad to help with a smile. And best of all the food tasted great! I will definitely come back again. Thank you!“

“China Star never disappoints! Their fried special rice is my absolute favorite; flavorful, perfectly cooked, and packed with fresh ingredients. I also love their broccoli and steak, crispy and tasty egg rolls, and sweet and sour chicken. The food is consistently delicious, and the service is always friendly and attentive. This is my go-to spot whenever I’m craving great Chinese food!“

“Renee was the best!!! She hav end extra ice, broke a large bill for me so I had change and was so sweet.“

“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.“

“Lived in Carrollwood for over 20 years, I can’t believe I have never been here. Went first time last night. Hidden gem. Really liked. Great atmosphere, very quaint and great food. Joe and the staff were attentive and awesome. Definitely will be back again. Highly recommend!!“

“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“

“Food, service, atmosphere... everything was amazing!! If you're looking for delicious, reasonably priced seafood with 5 star quality, you definitely have to give this place a visit! This will for sure be a 'go-to' spot for me“

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

“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.“

“Probably one of the top restaurants in Tampa. Robert's service was perfect. Our entire dinner was amazing. Yellowtail sashimi was delightful, tried every oyster on the menu, warm goat cheese salad is to die for; filet was cooked perfectly and one of the best I have ever had; and scallops. Drinks were crafted beautifully. Things that could improve: I don't like hard butter with warm bread. Soft butter is soooo much better. Scallops were a little too fishy. Would not order again. My daughter ordered a spicy margarita. No spice. Keep the jalapeño in the drink. Consider myself an oyster connoisseur. A few of the oysters probably should not has been served. Or maybe they don't have an experienced shucker. But overall 10/10! Amazing dinner experience.“

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

“Awesome food and Service from Barbie!“

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

“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 ‼️🙌🏽‼️“

“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!“

“Don't let the location of this diamond distract you!! This place offers you good ol' fashion fish fry! You pick your fresh seafood from shrimp to fish, and they cook it . Oh my goodness, this place is on my top 5 food list. However, i suggest taking it home or find a cozy spot at a park or dine in your vehicle.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

“Food was absolutely amazing! My fiancé daughter and I are from NY and went last night and had a wonderful experience. Gentlemen with the arm tats was our server and he was on it! Great place 11/10“

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

“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.“

“So yummy ❤️ it was delicious“

“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.“

“So yummy ❤️ it was delicious“

“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!“

“I grew up in Tampa, so I'm somewhat of a devil crab expert because I remember the original ones from 50+ years ago. These were not the same but they were decent. The atmosphere was relaxed, and we were given a free mango sushi while waiting. And the prices were very reasonable. I would highly recommend them, I've looked and haven't found a better devil crab other than Michelle's.“

“Friendly owner and tasty food!“

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

“Yummy fish nuggets! Friendly staff!“

“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“

“Love this place! And Amanda is the best! And front porch supports transit!! You should absolutely try it!! if“

“Wonderful food and good service“

“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.“

“We were a party of four dining towards closing time on a Thursday evening. Best crab dinner, highly recommend the King crab combo! We also ordered calamari, Buffalo wings (huge) and catfish with fries. Everything tasted super fresh, was served hot and the flavors of the sauces were memorable. Gio was super attentive at exactly the right times without being intrusive, super friendly and super careful about every menu item once we told him one of us had a shellfish allergy. The owners were also amazingly friendly and helpful.
We would go back to Crafty Crab every time one of us wants crab.“

“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! 👍👍👍👍👍“

“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!“

“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“