seafood Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

New St. Pete nautical-themed restaurant Nauti Duchess opening out of former Caddy’s space

Starting next month, its newly-rennovated courtyard will be open for First Fridays.

by Kyla Fields February 7, 2023March 15, 2025

Starting next month, its newly-rennovated courtyard will be open for First Fridays.

Water Street Tampa’s long-awaited French bistro Boulon Brasserie opens next week

You can make reservations starting at 5 p.m. today.

by Kyla Fields January 16, 2023July 5, 2025

St. Pete’s second Doc Ford’s Rum Bar & Grille opens in December

This restaurant resides in west St. Pete’s Jungle Terrace neighborhood.

by Kyla Fields November 22, 2022June 2, 2025

The 34th annual Tarpon Springs Seafood Festival returns this weekend

The Black Honkeys, The Shakes Society and The Paul Anthony Band headline this three-day celebration.

by Kyla Fields November 10, 2022July 5, 2025

New seafood restaurant SeaGlass Tavern will open in Citrus Park next month

Serving up plenty of fresh catch dishes for a fishy feast.

by Min Craig October 18, 2022April 9, 2025

Seafood franchise Shuckin’ Shack Oyster Bar heads to Wesley Chapel

The North Carolina-based chain is known for fresh seafood and refreshing cocktails.

by Kyla Fields October 5, 2022July 2, 2025

Florida Cracker Fish Company will open out of former Ballyhoo Grill location in Citrus Park

The old school fish shack’s menu will be full of no-nonsense seafood offerings.

by Kyla Fields September 20, 2022August 5, 2025

St. Pete ‘Old Florida’ style seafood joint Cap’s grand opens next weekend in the old MacDinton’s

Both Cap’s and the upcoming country bar Welcome to the Farm debut out of the recently-closed MacDinton’s Irish pub space.

by Kyla Fields May 27, 2022February 21, 2025

New seafood market in St. Pete, Sunda New Asian comes to Tampa, and more local foodie news

And you can grab some of The Brutalist’s exclusive can and bottle releases as its grand opening party in The Burg’ this weekend.

by Kyla Fields May 20, 2022April 4, 2025

Popular St. Pete seafood market I.C. Sharks soft opens its new outdoor bar and restaurant

Its menu includes freshly-shucked oysters, smoked salmon, steamed clams and more.

by Kyla Fields May 17, 2022August 4, 2025

Tampa Bay Seafood & Music Festival comes to downtown’s Curtis Hixon Park this month

Tickets are still available and cost $10 – $15 per day.

by Kyla Fields April 12, 2022August 4, 2025

4th annual St. Petersburg Seafood & Music Festival returns to Williams Park this weekend

The festival runs from Friday, Jan. 28 to Sunday, Jan. 30, with tickets starting at just $7.

by Kyla Fields January 28, 2022January 23, 2025

24 Tampa Bay fish shacks every seafood lover should visit at least once

by CL Staff August 2, 2019

24 under-the-radar restaurants you must try in Tampa Bay

by CL Staff July 3, 2019

25 essential restaurants in Dunedin you should’ve tried by now

by CL Staff June 21, 2019

The 25 most beautiful restaurants in the Tampa Bay area

by CL Staff June 14, 2019

Restaurant review: When you have the urge to splurge, head for Eddie V’s

by CL Staff August 14, 2017

Restaurant review: Keep calm and lobster on at Frankie’s

by CL Staff July 31, 2017

Restaurant review: Try your luck at Eliza

At Tarpon Springs’ Eliza Steak & Seafood, the service and food need more attention.

by Jon Palmer Claridge October 10, 2016August 3, 2023

Restaurant review: At Rubio’s Coastal Grill, the price is right

Tampa’s fresh-casual Rubio’s is very good and serves up a quick, reliable fish taco.

by Jon Palmer Claridge September 19, 2016June 3, 2025