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Kimi wrote about Jan's Wine and Boos II

This is one of two stores owned by a great couple and their kids. Ashley is amazing and a sommelier who will turn you on to something wonderful in any price range. Her brother tends bar and what a nice bar to sit at. Tucked into a storefront next to Publix. You don't expect such a fine place to be inside. But it is. They also have interesting cheeses and chocolates. Not alot. Just the good stuff. I am someone who likes to spend locally. I like going to this place. They know what they are doing. I love the place and I am picky.

dongzheng80 commented on Best Bests: Frozen Yogurt

I simply LOVE this place ! Green Berry Frozen Yogurt & tea bar ( 10047 E Adamo Dr Tampa FL 33619) The yougurt is delicious .. and nonfat making it simply perfect . This place is self - serve , delicous toppings .. like cheesecake bites &mochi You can try all the flavors before making a final decision .. I always end up getting at least three - the cheesecake , Plain and strewberry which I cover with bl)ueberries , strawberries and coconut flake - hmmm... seriously indulgent while getting those healthy antioxidants . GreenBerry is super neat and clean , the people who work there are always smiling .. super nice .. and the price is very reasonable ..in comparison to other local places .. Yummy!!! can't wait to go there again !

georgesullivan wrote about O'Toole's Irish Pub and Restaurant

On Friday evening of this week, my wife and I dined at your restaurant and were very dissatified with the quality of our dinner. We each ordered fish and chips and found the quality of the fish served to be inferior. It was flavorless and its texture was very mushy. Also, the french fries were cold. I asked the waiter what kind of fish it was and he said it was tilapia and then he corrected himself and said that it was cod. When I told him it was not cod, he asked if I wanted to return it and exchange it for something else. My wife had her dinner partially eaten and we decided not to send them back. I told him that I was a former seafood inspector with the federal government and that, if in fact, the restaurant's procurer thought he was purchasing cod from his supplier, he was not and that the speciies was substituted with a much cheaper and undesirable species. I would recommend that you check the quality of your fish before serving it. The partially uneaten fish we took home to give to our dog. Your waiter was very friendly and the service was good, however. George Sullivan

4video wrote about Billy D's Restaurant and Bar

Whoever wrote this page about Billy D's has at least a few things wrong. Billy D'sdoes have a patio and out door seating under a big old oak tree with umbrella shaded tables. Visiting Billy D's we ordered a pizza and it was really good. They had a poster for the Matt Winter Band playing that night so we came back - What a great band! Carmel - one of the waitresses was really great and smoking hot! We got so drunk! Great bar - Good strong drinks and very reasonably priced considering it is on the beach. Highly recommended!

stevew wrote about Oaks Bar and Grill

I had the ayce crab legs tonight. They were very good but they cut me off at 5 pounds. When I sat down I told the waitress to keep em coming I eat between 15 and 20 pounds of crab. Ok they came and at 5 lbs they said that was it. I was shocked. I asked for the manager. With no signs and the internet saying ayce I was ready to eat at least 15 lbs. You realize 15 lbs is only about 4 lbs of meat. manager said sorry it was 5 lbs and the owner says we have to stop but he gave me a couple extra to make me happy. So I was ripped off at this restauraunt . I paid 25.00 and did not get anywhere full. left very hungry and had to go to taco bell for 5 tacos. now I am not a big man only 6ft 7 275 lb but very slim When you see ayce be aware of tiny home town businesses. Also I noticed the menu is very very expensive. In the price range of outback steakhouse 16.00 for coconut shrimp yikes I probably need to go to a big restraunt and not a little town type

khohl wrote about Steve's Tavern on the Ave.

They have 8 or 9 huge flatscreens. There's always soprts on and mixed drinks are under $3! Can't beat it....

walterB wrote about Charley's Aged Steaks & Market Fresh Fish

My small company had a business meeting dinner last week and we choose Charley's Steak House, what a great choice. They accommodated the entire group and provided exceptional service and some of the best food any of us have had. Most of us had their new menu items such as Crab cakes and crab meat cocktails which were delicious and I had the new rib eye which was huge. The meeting was a success and this was a good choice for dinner and our business meeting, no one rushed us or made us feel that we should hurry up and finish so they could get the table like we have experienced at some other places. The Manager stopped by a number of times to make sure things were OK and that was nice for a change. I recommend it highly even if the prices for the rib eye is a little on the high side for us.

groupertaco wrote about California Tacos

Food is excellent, fresh and cooked in front of you, Good music,bob marley , Beatles , I found the place in Tampa that has the real deal....being from san Diego and being a addict to Robrertos and stuff, I found the real deal in Tampa here. CALIFORNIA TACOS, is the real deal , even better than that, try a Cali Burrito, or carne asada Burrito... The Pastor pork is the best I have tasted..Great food,Good prices and smiling plants , good music, great food, good prices and Smiling plants

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adaveport wrote about United Skates of America

I had my daughter's 7th birthday party here. The price was great, the kids had a great time and the parents all had somewhere to sit the entire time. The staff was helpful from the moment I called to book the party to the time we left. They were always smiling and friendly. They helped us with anything we needed. It was a great experience and I wold definitely recommend it to anyone with kids!

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Elaine74 wrote about Boomerang Martini Bar

I have been to this establishment 2 weekends in a row. I was very impressed. Not only is it a nice place but the staff is wonderful. For the individual that commented negativly on security...you must have been blind! Security is all over the place there not in corners talking to the girls. They walk around and make sure that their presence is know. As a woman I felt safe and secure.

PMRdoc wrote about The Vine Bar

The tapas dishes were wonderful and the sea bass was the best I have ever eaten (and I eat a lot of sea bass). The ambiance and live music add to a great evening.

James7matty wrote about Gone to the dogs Boutique & Grooming

We had so much fun at the shop that we plan on coming back all the time, you guys are the best Kind and caring! and great new products for Matty to choose from. Max is a doll we love our scottie and nobody but Lara will groom her now we have to drive 12 miles to get her groomed by you and it's worth it!

martinigirl39 wrote about FlameStone American Grill

Love this place! Great guacamole made at your table, sea bass was amazing and honestly one of the best martinis I've ever had (Bubbles & Berries) and I've had a lot of them. ;) lol This place is just amazing...

SDoran wrote about Country Pancake House and Restaurant

The area outside the restaurant is nice ad the restaurant was clean. We had quick service and the portions were HUGE. HUGE may actually be an understatement. My stack of pancakes could have fed my entire family by themselves. The prices were VERY reasonable. I would recommend trying this one out. Bring your appetite!

BigMac wrote about Ocean Prime

The ambiance is cool and the bar is unique but I felt that the food was not in the same category as the prices charged for it. I have had comparable seafood meals at Bone Fish Grill (their Sea Bass, Bang Bang Shrimp, etc.) and Charley's (Their Mixed grill with two fresh fish choices, shrimp and scallop scampi all in one meal) were better values in my opinion. I also did not like the fact that I had to pay to park whereas at Bone Fish and Charley's parking is free.

BigMac wrote about Charley's Aged Steaks & Market Fresh Fish

I have traveled all around the country and eaten at a lot of different steak houses and chains but I had the BEST meal at Charley's last week for a celebration. It was their Surf & Turf for Two featuring the largest lobster tail and giant Filet we have ever seen. The aroma is the first thing that hits you when you come in and I think it is the open flame grill that made the difference. It was not cheap but then again it was a special night with even the Manager stopping by to check on us personally. I recomend Charley's

AudrinaTampa wrote about Frostings, Etc.

I just visited Frostings and their cupcakes are DELICIOUS!!! Not only are they beautiful to look at, they taste amazing!!! I'm having a party and I can't wait for everyone to see these amazing cupcakes. They also have great customer service, offering to deliver the cupcakes to the event and lend me there great cupcake stand. I will definetely order from Frostings for all of our future events!!

mdhummel wrote about Green Iguana

Great happy hour! I always go for the 2 for 1 house wine and the spicy luau shrimp on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Love the outdoor tiki bar seating and they normally have a decent musician playing tunes. It is bar food... so if you are looking for a good meal go down the street to International Plaza for nicer restaurant options.

mdhummel wrote about Z-Grille

Not sure who originally posted this venue, but the meals are actually closer to $15-25 for dinner. But it is worth every penny!!! I got the risotto and sea scallops and my fiance got the skirt steak. Both extremely tasty and nice sized portions. The crabcake appetizer was excellent and the strawberry mojitos were so good I had to make a pitcher of my own the following weekend. For an appetizer, 3 alcoholic beverages, and 2 entres our bill was $90 after tax and tip. Second note: the dress attire is not really casual. You are in the downtown art district of St. Pete so I reccomend to wear something stylish and fun. I would avoid jeans unless they are designer duds and they are being paired with a nice dress shirt. This is definitely a hot date spot for Saturday night.

alpha66 wrote about Banana Joe's

I went to this club and the bouncers here are nothing more than brutes looking for a fight. Bouncers that were escorting a girl out of the club thought I was with the girl just because I was next to her. I had no idea what the situation was about but they refused to listen that I wasn't in her company and that I didn't know her. I had already spent money inside the club and was livid that they were escorting me out. I stood just right inside the club, almost on the cement, in full view of the police officers while I stated my case. Meanwhile about 5 bouncers surrounded me threatening to level me. I told them the officers are right behind me so go ahead. They grabbed me by my dress shirt and threw me out but not before I punched one of the bouncers on the jaw. The officers intervened telling the bouncers to back off and go back into the club. I was told to leave by the officers for the night and that was it. No charges for anything because they saw what I just happened. Needless to say, the girl that was thrown out told me outside it was a personal matter between her and a top employee in the club that didn't want her there. My night was ruined because of her and brute bouncers that club employs. It's not high class folks or even middle class. It's a low class club without any professionalism.

tmv80 wrote about Pete's Place

A welcome change of pace for South Tampa. When you're looking to just get away from all the pretention and fluff of the SoHo area, come on in any Saturday evening and you will find cheap drinks (beers run about $3 and mixed drinks, $3.75) and outrageously bad karaoke. No one cares what you're wearing or who you're with. I love this bar. And the Saturday night crowd is actually a good mix of young, fed up, South Tampa folks and scary locals.

chuck1974 wrote about Boomerang Martini Bar

unlike the person that said there security was poor and the club is unsafe i half to fully disagree they have the best security i have seen at a club in a long time actually better then any club i have been in including new york i am 35 have been to alot of clubs. i used to go 5 days a week to different clubs and by far this club is the best i have ever been in. i will recommend this club to anyone anyday of the week!!!!

Parliament wrote about Gratzzi Ristorante

Gratzzi has moved out of BayWalk, and is about to move into Pacific Wave's old spot at 211 2nd St. S. Wouldn't want people to miss out. :)