Skipper's Smokehouse
- Neighborhood: University
- North Tampa
- 910 Skipper Rd.
- Tampa, FL 33613
- (813) 971-0666
For a taste of the real Florida, come on down to Skipper's, where the joint is always jumpin' with a nightly jam of local and world-class musicians, playing everything from blues, reggae, zydeco, funk, folk, and roots rock. The North Tampa hang-out is well-known for its island ambiance, casual atmosphere, and down-home Florida, Cajun and Caribbean cuisine.
In addition to their award-winning gator black bean chili, the menu features grouper, Louisiana mudbugs, buffalo wings, and of course, oysters on the half shell, raw or steamed. Nightly specials may include jerk chicken, alligator ribs, and smoked mullet.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Skipper Road and N. Nebraska Avenue
- Parking:
- Available, Free Lot, Nearby, and On Site. Be careful when parking in nearby lots of of other storefronts. Some are restricted.
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
Tuesday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Friday 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Saturday 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Sunday, 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Cuisine:
- American Southern, Cajun/Creole, Caribbean, Oysters, and Seafood
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
-
Soups, salads and appetizers - $3 -$6
Sandwiches and specialties - $4 - $8
Dinners and specials - $7 - $15
- Dress Code:
- Jeans and T-shirt
- Alcohol:
- Beer, Full Bar, and Wine
- Smoking:
- Outdoors Only
- Admission Price:
- Cover charges for concerts vary, but not necessary to eat in the restaurant.
- Restaurant Style:
- Crabhouse
- Bar Style:
- Beer Garden, Music, Neighborhood, and Whiskey
- Music Style:
- Acoustic, Alternative, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Contemporary, Eclectic, Funk, Gospel, Indie, Latin, Reggae, Rhythm & Blues, Rock, Rockabilly, World, and Zydeco Cajun
- Audience:
- All Ages. Kids 10 and under get in free to all Skipper's shows.
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Area Classic
- ATM:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. Nightly
- Cleanliness:
- Questionable
- Features:
- Afterhours, Kids Menu, Live Performances, Local Artists, Local Bands, People Watching, and Takeout/Carryout. Triple A (AAA) Member Sponsor
- Facilities:
- Outdoor Stage and Wifi
- Worth Noting:
- Has its own licensed talent agency
- Specialties:
- Skipper's Platter of fried shrimp, oysters, gator tail, smoked fish dip, calamari & grouper, and the steam platter of shrimp, clams, snow crab legs and stone crab (in season)
- Payment Methods:
- Cash, Checks Accepted, and Major Credit Cards
- Capacity:
- 800
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- Indoor, outdoor and at the bar.
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Rate Skipper's Smokehouse
"food/ service"
By 2facelilt from st pete, August 7, 2009
This is a place where you get your money worth
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