43 Best Seafood Restaurants near Ybor City

“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!“

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

“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“

“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.“

“Wow wow wow Thank you so much Michael for making our party so memorable our family & guests were speechless about the dishes you prepared for us 🙏🏻The steaks and fish were superb and the accompaniments were just as wonderful and many many Thanks to Andrea for the most decadent Chocolate cake ever which everyone was just in Aww about super delish we appreciate you and your team greatly Thank you for your kindness and professionalism 10 stars out of 5 as always 🙏🏻🙏🏻“

“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“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Hadn’t been in a long time. Shells used to be a family staple. Was surprised and happy to see a full, but not overflowing, restaurant. Our server, Vic, was great and introduced us to the Shut the Front Door Key Lime pie. Great service. Great food. Glad to be back.“

“Great job @mikesellmeyer and his staff!“

“Awesome food and Service from Barbie!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“So yummy ❤️ it was 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.“

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

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

“Big FUN for a music venue. Food was surprisingly good. Staff very friendly“

“Awsome place to get Homemade Deviled Crab & vegan deviled Crab was Very Good And there potato balls we're also really good with their sauce and they're hot sauce the cashier was awesome 👍👍 Thank you for the Great Experience ☺️🦀🦀🦀☺️☺️☺️☺️“

“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“

“Yummy fish nuggets! Friendly staff!“

“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!“

“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.“

“This was our first experience with Mr and Mrs Crab. The four of us visited at 6 p.m. on a Saturday night and had no trouble getting seated. Our server, I believe his name was Daniel, was excellent in explaining the menu to us and attending to us throughout the meal. We had calamari and fried pickles for the appetizer, and we enjoyed a delicious bowl of clam chowder before dinner. Our friends ordered exactly the same thing we did. Each of us had one boil S-1 The basic, which came with 1/2 pound of shrimp, 1/2 pound of sausage, and 1/2 pound of blue mussels. The boil also came with ample potatoes and corn. We both ordered the Mr and Mrs Crab special seasoning. I ordered mine with medium heat, and next time I will order it with hot, as it wasn't spicy enough for me. The fish and chips included a generous portion of fish, and we opted for sweet potato fries; both the fish and fries were exceptionally well-prepared. The manager or owner stopped by to ensure our food and service were satisfactory. We didn't all care for the photographer who stopped by with a classic camera to take pictures of us (dinner cruise style). We thought they just wanted the picture for their walls, but sure enough, around she came, trying to sell the photos all framed for us. Just not our style of a private dinner restaurant. However, she was very nice. We will definitely return for another visit. Excellent food.“

“First time visiting the Tampa area and we were on the hunt for some good seafood. This place was really good! Great appetizers, service, and the view was beautiful with a seat up against the window.
Only bad part was there was no parking valet, only it seemed. But no big deal it was $8!“

“Every food item we had was over the top delicious“

“Great atmosphere, food and drinks!“

“From entering to exiting, the staff was very friendly. Well seasoned and flavorful Mediterranean and seafood dishes. Busch Gardens tries to hide this place with their half-mile wall, but we made the trek anyway! In a sea of burgers and nuggets at the theme park, we wanted something better and this place hit the spot. Happy campers!“

“1st time there, food was very delicious and I loved her blue velvet cake. Large portions and fresh. Will definitely go back. Friendly and clean. 👍🏾“

“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.“

“Friendly owner and tasty food!“

“Went to Carrabba’s for the first time to dine in. The ambience was nice, the service was excellent and the food was nice and hot! Just the way I like it. I was starving when I arrived and my food was up and ready in short order. Impressive! My waiter, Josh, was amazing! He had other tables to wait on, but he made us feel like we were the only ones. I think I’ll be spending a lot more time dining in. Carrabba’s exceeded all of my expectations! Great work guys!“

“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.“

“Great Service Awesome Food“

“I visit this cafe at least 3x a week for breakfast and the occasional lunch. I am always greeted with a smile and they are happy to make my food to order ( I always seem to have substitutions) Sometimes they are super busy, but they will always make you a priority and value everyone who comes in the door. The Highwoods sandwich is a favorite for folks at our company, give it a try!“