Best Fresh Fish & Shellfish in Tampa Bay
The best seafood is fresh, and prepared in such a way as to accent the natural flavors of the sea without overwhelming them. Some, like raw bar oysters and clams, need nothing more than a sharp knife and skilled hand to unleash the briny seasonings of the sea.Presented in alphabetical order, here are the top seafood restaurants in Tampa Bay.
> Also, check out GAYOT's:
- Seafood Restaurants in other cities
- Best Wines for Pairing with Seafood
- Guide to Seafood.
Billy's features its namesake crustacean, but offers a year-round seafood menu when Florida's jewel is unavailable. See More
Steaks, seafood and a variety of American dishes since 1948. See More
Noisy atmosphere but reliable Key West-style menu. See More
Guppy's offers creative entrées not always found on other Florida menus. See More
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Smashing Florida sunsets, grouper sandwiches and local live music. See More
The service and menu remain topnotch at this restaurant hidden among a natural landscape. See More
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Lively venue for dynamic Caribbean dishes, especially the mussels. See More
Popular venue with an open kitchen and a terrific view of the Intracoastal. See More
A creative menu highlighting seafood at this Hyatt restaurant with a view. See More
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