Nine Inspectors’ Favorites in Florida in 2025

"Located north of St. Pete in the charming town of Safety Harbor and not to be skipped, this spot from husband-and-wife team Jon and Mary Kate Walker is part bustling market and part full-service restaurant, and as the name and location suggest, it is all about seafood. From sourcing to execution, great care is taken at every step. The large menu showcases a Southern edge, with items like fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese appearing throughout. A meal might begin with oysters Bienville—broiled oysters topped with buttered breadcrumbs, house andouille, shrimp, and parmesan—before moving on to a Po’boy; while shrimp and classic oyster versions are available, one stuffed with fried grouper bites is singled out as a particularly worthy order." - Nancy DePalma