After 15 years, St. Pete Beach’s Sea Hags Bar & Grill will close

There's only a few days left to enjoy a waterfront staple on St. Pete Beach.

Last week, Sea Hags Bar & Grill announced the imminent closure of its popular beachside restaurant on social media, stating that it's last day open will be Monday, June 5.

"We all kind of knew this day was coming when a developer bought the property a few years ago, but that doesn’t make any easier,"  Sea Hags recently wrote on Facebook. "We got 15 years out of this place—which was a pretty good run for an old fishing hut built in the 1950s. But like so much waterfront property in Florida, it’s going to be torn down and redeveloped...thanks to everyone for all the support over the years. It’s been a pleasure to serve you and we hope to see you one more time."

Located at 9555 Blind Pass Rd. on St. Pete Beach, Sea Hags is known for its menu of freshly-caught seafood, live music and "Old Florida Charm."

Sea Hags' manager Evan Carpenter told WVTV that its former building will be redeveloped into a new concept, but neither he or the owners are sure what will replace the beloved St. Pete Beach outpost. In 2021, St. Pete Catalyst reported that Ping Pong Partners, founders of the Cordova Inn and Station House,  purchased Sea Hags and its property for $5.2 million dollars with plans for a "condo resort development."

The beachside restaurant is retaining its entire staff until its last day open and will continue to boast daily specials like baked sea bass, grilled snapper and smothered ribeyes, in addition to hosting its popular live music.

Soul band Act 3 takes over Sea Hags' stage tonight, while local singer-songwriter Billy Agan plays his final Sea Hags gig on Friday, June 2.

Regulars can rest assured that the bar and restaurant's resident cat and mascot Socks will head to a forever home after next week's closure. A GoFundMe quickly reached its $1,000 goal for the beloved cat's veterinarian bills—a true testament to how much regular customers love Socks.

In addition to its flagship Blind Pass restaurant, Sea Hags once operated two more locations in Seminole and St. Pete Beach, which have both closed within the last few years.  For Sea Hags' last specials and events ahead of its final weekend, visit its  Facebook page where updates are posted regularly.

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