Salt Shack On The Bay
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Salt Shack On The Bay

Seafood restaurant · Tampa ·

Fresh seafood, chill vibe, arrive by land or boat

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5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 Get directions

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5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 Get directions

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Where to Enjoy a Glass of Chardonnay This Summer in the Tampa Area | Eater

"Nothing embodies the laid-back summer vibe of Florida quite like the Salt Shack, where it feels like a trip to the Keys every time you walk in. Hidden at the end of a marine industrial area in the shadow of the Gandy Bridge, the Salt Shack beckons you with its funky wood structure and breezy outdoor spaces. It’s a favorite for after-work drinks, sunset cocktails, and all-day weekend celebrations, where cool chardonnay and frozen drinks flow freely. The fresh seafood is also a must, whether you get your catch of the day grilled, pan-seared, or fried whole." - Matthew Meltzer

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"The end of Rattlesnake Point isn’t exactly the first place in Tampa Bay you’d expect to find a spot that’s regularly on “best of” lists. That element of the unexpected is part of what makes Salt Shack such a find, where you’ll happen upon this funky, waterside outdoor bar at the end of an industrial area. It’s like you stepped out into the Caribbean as soon as you walk inside, as tropical drinks and smoked mahi dip fill the tables and yacht rock fills the air. It’s an ideal place to catch the sunset, which needs nothing more than a house margarita made with Astral Tequila to set the mood." - Matthew Meltzer

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Where to Celebrate International Chardonnay Day in Tampa | Eater

"If you’re in search of a vacation-inspired vibe this Memorial Day weekend, look no further than Salt Shack; it will transport you to a tiki bar in a tropical paradise. Many of its patrons show up by boat, traversing the sand to grab a glass of chardonnay. Kick back and enjoy the views of Old Tampa Bay with a glass of Harken Chardonnay in hand, and platters of Caribbean fritters, jerk wings, and coconut fried shrimp to snack on." - Matthew Meltzer

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"Salt Shack’s décor, ambiance and setting transport you to a tiki bar in a tropical paradise, if you’re in search of that vacation-inspired vibe this Memorial Day weekend. Many of its patrons choose to show up by boat, traversing the sand to grab a colorful cocktail or glass of chardonnay. Both are especially refreshing while kicking back and enjoying views of Old Tampa Bay, Harken in hand and conch fritters, jerk wings, or fried shrimp on your plate." - Matthew Meltzer

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Open-air, toes-in-the-sand energy with Gulf fish cooked simply and well. Featured in The New York Times’ Restaurant List and praised by Southern Living, it’s where locals send friends for sunset shrimp, smoked fish spread, and day-boat grouper.

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Darlene T.

Google
We absolutely loved the Salt Shack. The vibe was relaxed and tropical. The service was great. Brandon, our server, was very attentive. But the star of the day was the food. The coconut shrimp was so fresh, and fried to perfection. The grouper sandwich was perfectly cooked and clearly fresh! And topped off with excellent Pina Coladas! I would also like to praise the accessibility. There were handicapped spaces, and plenty of room to drop someone off. There is a ramp up to the restaurant, and appropriate seating. Everyone was accommodating. A great experience!!!.

Miles L.

Google
Started with the middleneck class and calamari. Both were outstanding, particularly the spicy dipping sauce for the calamari. The blacked grouper sandwich was delicious and a very unique and tasty tarter sauce. The crab cake sandwich was very tasty. Finished off with the rum cake that was better than expected. Not to "rummy". Our server, Devin, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Will be back for sure.

Michael C.

Google
Can’t say enough good things about this establishment. The atmosphere was excellent, I love the fact that it is right on the water in an excellent location. Plus the nautical theme really shines through here. Salt Shack On The Bay is a great example of what a seafood restaurant should be in terms of the atmosphere. The dishes were equally as impressive with a wonderful menu. I tried the lobster bisque which was one of the best lobster bisque’s I have ever tried. Next was the Gaspar’s Tuna Tartare which I absolutely loved. Perfectly done the dish really came together and was complemented by very tasty and crispy house made chips. I also ordered the clams and the fish basket. Both were amazing! The service here is also world class. My waiter was excellent and really showed a passion for his work, also very knowledgeable about the menu and the customer experience! I really enjoyed my dining experience at Shalt Shack On The Bay. So glad I came across this restaurant!!

Sharon M.

Google
The atmosphere is fantastic here. This was our second visit & we loved it. The staff is super friendly. The food was delicious. Everyone in my party loved what they got. The seafood is fresh & delicious. I highly recommend the Sally Shack Pina Colada with toasted coconut on top. Best I’ve ever had. The views on the water are fantastic. Especially if you’re lucky enough to be there for sunset!

Amanda H.

Google
Went on a fishing trip and wanted to grab a bite afterwards (we are from Atlanta). Our server Ray was very descriptive in the menu items and gave some excellent reccomendations! Not one single complain about the food but especially the service!

Debbie V.

Google
Discovered the Salt Shack today. Amazing views right on the bay. Wonderful atmoshere with lots of different seating options. We really enjoyed the lobster bisque, coconut shrimp (there are 2 missing in the photo 😁), and the Daily Fish Sandwich which was grouper. The service was on point. This restaurant will definitely be on repeat!

John and Carrie L.

Google
Great place with a nice view of the bay. Wait time was appropriate about 20 minutes. We were seated at a high top in the main dining area. We waited a little long before anyone came over. We ordered drinks and food for fear she wouldn’t come back when we wanted her. Drinks were great. Food was good. I just wished they would tell you they put chili on the yucca fries. I was disappointed in that. Watch out for the birds in the restaurant!!! One Starling popped on my wife’s head!! Luckily it wasn’t a wet one. But still was disappointing to say the least. For 2 with lunch and tip we spent 100. It’s definitely a great place to bring out of town family and friends.

Michelle Origer, Real Estate Marketing S.

Google
Unexpected business lunch that was a welcomed experience! Even if you are a gluten-free vegetarian, you will, surprisingly I am not a fan of salads, get a really good salad! For UNDER $6! And it is a good size serving! Add the view and atmosphere and it’s place I will take my kids too! Another fun fact - the cats are adorable!

Ali G.

Yelp
Fun place. Good food. WARM BEER!94 degrees and wanted a really cold beer. Being with good friends filled the void. Get some COLD beer and I'll come back.
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Kevin M.

Yelp
The Salt Shack on the Bay is in an excellent location--right on the water--with a relaxed, coastal vibe. The venue is split into two areas: a sit-down restaurant and a more casual tiki bar side. We grabbed a high-top table for four and started with the tuna tartare appetizer, which was fresh and flavorful, served with guacamole and chips. For our main course, we ordered a cheeseburger with fries, a fried day boat grouper sandwich with fries, and a blackened day boat grouper sandwich, also with fries. All of the sandwiches were served hot on brioche buns and tasted fresh and delicious. Lastly, we ordered the key lime pie and the sweetness and the tart matched perfectly in our mouth! Overall, a wonderful great meal! The service was fantastic--our waitress was attentive, friendly, and great to chat with. The area where we were seated had TVs in every direction, so we were able to catch up on sports while enjoying views of the Gandy Bridge. Drunkin Noodle: Margaritas!!!...these were made to order, no prefrozen machine in site, just benders, so goo sign..and when asked light or dark rum on to layer the top...Yes please, five starts
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Bre F.

Yelp
Finally decided to try this place... it's always SUPER crowded so I told myself I HAVE to try this place at least once. Honestly... the food is OK - they're pretty pricey (it's seafood I get it) but for what you get, I was a bit disappointed. 8 small shrimp with a handful of fries for $22 is crazy (see pic). I will ALWAYS pay for great food no matter what the cost but the food here is far from great. It's decent but not for the price.... Maybe my expectations were too high based on the volume of people and overly long wait this place usually has. I came to the conclusion people flock to this place for the drinks and vibe. It's nestled right on the water, has tables scattered throughout as well and various seating areas so I see why this would be an appealing place for a date or night out with the fellas or girlies. Would I wait over an hour for the actual food? Absolutely not, we're in Tampa - there's PLENTY of places with way better food. But if you're looking for vibes on the water, you just might find it worth the wait.
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Karen S.

Yelp
Local and close This side of the bridge No sand to baby powder off Can pull up on your feet, or on your boat Sunset Live music Bay breeze Sunset Grouper bites Huge bar Plumeria and Adirondacks Sunset Tequila Daiquiris Sunset
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Dan M.

Yelp
I forgot to take a photo of the burger and wings this time. I did snap a shot of the mojito, and you know what beer looks like. Same company: Mike B. Poker friend and now a good friend. Always fun hanging out with a few beers (and a mojito). On this trip, great service from Emily, Ava, and Mortimer (don't remember dude's name behind bar so took an educated guess). Btw, my pen name is Tyler and everyone calls me that. This is the only social media with my legal name. Anyway, the burger was solid, the fries were good, the wings were better than expected, the mojito wasn't as strong as last time but enjoyable, and the beer was filled to the brim every time. I always get to this place and plan to stay quiet. But the atmosphere and the outdoor bar lead to me having a mojito and beer after beer. Then I don't shut up, but I'm having a good time. On that note, and in real time, I'm currently sitting at BestBet St. Augustine waiting for a poker tournament and drinking a Red Bull and this woman won't shut tf up talking across the bar! And an annoying-pitched voice. Hmmm.... But she's talking about s**t nobody cares about: her nephew went to the draft, she went to Wisconsin, she used a hair curler last Tuesday. When drinking, I at least a talk about Philanthropic Phlebotomists and the meaning of life for a squirrel. Back to Salt Shack. Overall, recommended. Side Note: There is construction here rn in parking lot, but it shouldn't impact your experience.
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Alexandra A.

Yelp
Views at sunset were incredible and the food was decent. I was surprised at how flavorful it was. The chimichurri steak was very moist and the yucca is some of the best I've had. The fish tacos also had a good kick. Service was a bit slow but it was packed.
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Christina G.

Yelp
Fantastic atmosphere, mediocre food. This review is for future Christina. I ordered the avocado and shrimp salad and was not a fan at all. The iceberg lettuce and not a lot of toppings made it a sad salad. Next time I should get something else. I got the dirty banana for a drink and that was delicious. I absolutely would get that again. The kids split a chicken tenders kids meal (they do have a kids menu even though it's not online, the waitress just tells you, there's no written kids menu). The chicken tenders were very good. My other son loved my husband's chimichuri steak. I thought it was overcooked, but I'd get it again since my son loved it so much. I did like the yucca fries and the plantains it came with though. This place is right on the water. I didn't see any indoor seating but all the seating is covered. Next time I rather not sit at the picnic tables right on the water because there's no fans there. There's ample seating though in the covered areas with fans so I'll opt to sit there.
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Jamie S.

Yelp
Came for the food, stayed for the views and the amazing energy from the staff. The food came in great timing and my mojito was a great top off to my night.
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Kendra C.

Yelp
Very beautiful outdoor dining spot with a huge bar. Came here on. Friday night and it was super packed! Be prepared to have a bit of a wait. Theres a huge bar to get a drink while waiting and plenty of seating. They have a great menu. I got the Dirty Banana - frozen banana with rum. For dinner I got the catch of the day with rice and plantains. Super delicious white fish, sweet plantains, and well seasoned rice. For appetizer, got the fresh shrimp ceviche, a staple here. Wish I lived in the area to keep on coming back.
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Hannah L.

Yelp
Salt Shack was so good. All of the seafood was so fresh, our service was amazing, and vibes there were so nice. 10/10 will definitely be back. The lobster bisque was definitely my favorite
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Jenn B.

Yelp
In Tampa for a couple days so we decided to check out Salt Shack on the Bay. When we pulled in parking lot large plenty of parking. We were seated at a table that had views of the bay, all seating open air with a nice breeze. Our server was very friendly and he checked on us a lot. We ordered house margaritas, I ordered the shrimp basket which comes with fries, my husband ordered Day boat fish which was a blackened grouper sandwich with fries. Service was very quick and the shrimp was very juicy and very lightly battered, very good! My husband said his sandwich was very good, great flavor.
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James C.

Yelp
Really cool place with a great view of the Bay Area. Mostly outside but covered and lots of bar space. If you are looking for a nice place for some drinks and relax this is a good place for it. Service here is always great just be mindful is a larger place and tends to get busy and stays busy so be patient with the service. But they do move and come around often. As for the food! They have a wide range of standard food with their own twist on them. Everything I've had here has been rather good both is taste and quality. This time around I got the chicken tacos with the jerk sauce. Adds a little heat to it. Great flavor and extra hot sauce at the table if you want an extra bit to it. Also had a side of plantains, they were ok I tend to like mine a little more sweeter. These aren't bad but I do think they are an acquired taste for most people. Lastly we had the alligator bites to share with the table. If you ever had it before you know it tastes like chicken but they do have a really good honey mustard sauce. But over all great taste and perfect crunch.
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Ivana S.

Yelp
Drinks here are priced so well for the location by the water. Very impressed! Plenty of parking although it may be pay? We got just the fish dip and ceviche. Ceviche was great and the chips tasted very fresh almost like a pita taste to them. The dip was ok I wouldn't order it again felt like it started to melt onto the plate as it came to our table. Margs = the best almost nervous to move nearby because we will be coming often for them! There's covered areas and outdoor right by the bay seating. Everything is outdoors and scenic!
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Roberta H.

Yelp
We did arrive early so we would not have a long wait. It was approximately 5 on a Friday and we were seated right away. Great seats too! My son, who is in the Army will be out soon and is moving back home here to Tampa. This is his favorite place. The ambiance was great (as usual) and our server was fantastic! My husband and I had the lobster bisque which was absolutely delicious!!! We all had two other appetizers and our main entrees. Sorry, no pictures of the food. The new seafood pasta I had was full of flavor and lots of seafood. Honestly they ruined me on getting lobster bisque from anywhere else now!!!!
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Kimberly W.

Yelp
Great service! Relaxing! My dog and I enjoyed the Friday chill! The view was lovely! The food was okay, my gator bites were too tiny! I've had them in larger quantities.
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Kristin C.

Yelp
Finally made it over to Salt Shack to check it out. They had someone set up by the entrance taking names and phone numbers, but after waiting awhile to get a text that our table was ready, I realized that she put my phone number in wrong. When I went to ask at the host stand, they weren't very friendly and acted annoyed about having to look for my name on the list. They re-added me to the list, luckily to the top of the list, and didn't have to wait long. The drinks and food were great. Love the ambiance and it's pretty at sunset.
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Kathleen N.

Yelp
overall, food and service was ok. $25 for a fish burger and a side of a few yuca fries is crazy high! ambiance was nice--we were seated right by the water.
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Ann N.

Yelp
Save yourself the drive and the wait. Other than the view of the ocean there's nothing redeemable about Salt Shack. It's a long wait for mediocre food and a mediocre view. My partner ordered tacos and decided to get 3. 2 tacos would not have filled him. But tell me why an extra taco is $9??? A single. Taco. I got the crab cakes and they were just okay. Dry. Big pass - not worth the drive and 1hr wait.
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Kristy A.

Yelp
Beautiful restaurant with excellent food and service! Very fresh seafood here! If you're visiting on the weekends be prepared to wait for a seat! Go to the bar and grab a drink while you wait and enjoy the beautiful bay of Tampa FL! Can't wait to visit again. Btw- BEST WATERSIDE DINING FOR GATOR BITES! It's a must try on the their menu. Order a strawberry mojito to pair! Absolutely delicious.

Michelle H.

Yelp
First time visit about a month ago with my husband. Busy, Friday night, to be expected, but wait time 20-30 minutes was worth it. Had an amazing server, Emma. Food was amazing, fresh, can I say our server was outstanding again!! Had a table on the bay. Definitely recommending & returning. Manager was stopping at every table. Expressing our great experience, he was kind. Took my daughter on Wednesday, for an impromptu dinner with a view and share how amazingly beautiful, delicious the food is, service and share much needed Mom/ Daughter time and love of sunsets. Sadly our hostess was very rude, didn't smile, and I requested to sit outside, close by the water. She took us to sit by the bar, hightop. I asked if there were tables closer to the water. She said no, put our menus down and walked away. Looking around, there were definitely tables that were empty sitting closer to the water. We ordered, our server would disappear, several times. Food was again amazing, made up for lack of customer service. Customer service can make or break your business.
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Dennis C.

Yelp
I got the shrimp burger, which was decent and the calamari, which was good. Highlight was the beautiful view. The service was friendly and attentive.
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Katie C.

Yelp
I love this place! The spot on Rattlesnake Point is beautiful! The view of the St Pete and the water is awesome! It's outdoor casual and has a great casual vibe! All the servers are friendly. The food is delicious and I always can't wait to come back! The daily fish with the rice and veggies is so fresh and amazing! Try the gator bites! And the mojitos are on point!!
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Jessica V.

Yelp
This place is such a great vibe, but prepare to look for parking and wait for at LEAST a hour before being seated. Once we were seated after a hour and 20 mins the food came out quick and the food was delicious. I got their island chicken taco and added their jerk sauce. My son and gf got the burger and said it was delicious.
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Felicia C.

Yelp
I am loving the St Shack. Food - delicious Service - Great and Fast Ambiance - the view is the vibe along with the one man band singing. Definitely a place to go and chill on the weekend
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Rick S.

Yelp
Its been a while so though we may give it a go, and yet again soooooooo disappointed with lack of service. 3 people called out this time, bar backs making drinks, no management in site, dirty dishes forever in the bar, drinks took forever, just a mess. Its too bad they can't get service up to par at least cuz the views are great and the tuna tartare app is the best. Back to Hula Bay we go!
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James G.

Yelp
I truly like this place and have been here a couple of times for the cool atmosphere and honestly good food and good service! However we stopped by for a lunch with our kids for their first time and though everything was on point we did have an issue with my wife's steamed/grilled shrimp. About halfway through eating it she found a couple of metal strands that must have came from a scrubber in the kitchen! As we reported it to the waiter he rolled his eyes in disgust and later stated that this was the second time that day that it had happened and they comped the shrimp. I understand that they probably have a bunch of younger team members but this kind of thing doesn't set well with me!! I'm sure they will tighten up their operation to ensure this doesn't happen again but it definitely leaves me wondering did they really clean the equipment as good as they should if the strands of metal from a cleaning sponge were left in the pan/pot? I will go back but I'm disappointed in the lack of awareness their cooks have for what they are doing and what they serve!!
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Maura C.

Yelp
Amazing service, drinks, food, and vibes! Salt Shack On the Bay is a great place to soak up the outdoors and enjoy a yummy bite to eat with friends. I recommend going around sunset, as it has some of the best views in Tampa! I ordered the Mahi fish tacos and I loved that they came out hot and were topped with fresh avocado and vegetables. The frozen piña coladas do not disappoint! If coconut isn't really your thing, the sangrias are also delicious. Salt Shack also has a wide selection of mocktails to enjoy.
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Amanda M.

Yelp
I had been wanting to try this place next time I was in town and it exceeded my expectations! Excellent service at the bar! The drinks on point! The food delicious! The views outstanding! Highly recommend I'll definitely be going back!
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Nicole M.

Yelp
I loved the vibe and the views of this place! I went here for lunch and I can say the ambiance was amazing! We were sat fairly quickly after a rough time finding the parking lot and how to get in due to construction! It's ok that happens! Our server was great with my order and the drinks however for the person I was with, well let's just say the order was wrong twice. He was nice enough to not say anything but honestly it should have been sent back for the second time. She was attentive enough without being too over bearing. I liked my ceviche and tuna tartare but the fish served to my counterpart was not cooked "soft" as requested. Flavor was ehh nothing to boast about. I enjoy this place for what it is. Light bites and beautiful atmosphere. I'd come back for atmosphere alone. I wouldn't recommend this establishment for the food itself.
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Kaitlin B.

Yelp
What a cute gem located right on Tampa Bay! Visited 11:30 on a busy Saturday, but still had great service! The cocktails are a great price, with most being $10.50, but specifically the pina colada was delicious! I loved the toasted coconut and felt like it had the perfect coconut pineapple balance. The gator bites were fried perfectly and paired nicely with the gator sauce. The island chicken sandwich was super flavorful, but a tad dry. This would be such a cute place to visit during sunset to get drinks and dinner. Would definitely recommend!
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Carey H.

Yelp
OMG! This was just what the doctor ordered. I felt like seafood so this is the place we went. First off, the view is amazing. It was a bit windy and the sun was starting to set and behind clouds so a little cool but not bad. We had 2 servers as we got there right at shift change and both were fantastic. Super nice young ladies. We started with the calamari rings and we're pleasantly surprised with the fried banana pepper rings. The sauce, I don't know what the name of it is, was really good. It was not a typical marinara sauce but great flavor to it. The entire dish was fantastic; perfect amount of batter. For my meal I chose the half pound peel and eat shrimp steamed and seasoned which tasted like an Old Bay seasoning as well as the fish bites. Again both items absolutely perfect. The fish was lightly breaded, nice little fish nuggets if you will. It normally comes with tartar sauce however I don't use tartar. They did have a hot sauce on the table that was actually really good with it. The peel and eat shrimp were large and cooked perfectly. The seasoning was succulent. Again both items super good and I ended up bringing about half of both home. My husband had the crab cakes dinner, which all of the items were amazing. The question in the one photo of his with the crab cakes is the little brown nugget looking things which tasted kind of like caramelized plantains or sweet potatoes. The description on the menu does not say anything other than Coastal vegetables. But they were really good; not too sweet but yummy. We also enjoyed a couple of drinks and overall really enjoyed the meal, the service and the atmosphere. This is definitely a place that we could go to again!
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Nikki P.

Yelp
On our way to Tampa via Gandy on Wednesday (6/18/25) noted the restaurant on right.....WOW . So glad we stopped in! We shared the clams casino (1st time ) it was good not great. I had the red fish with wild rice & plantains... AWESOME , my son had the mahi tacos / cilantro cream sauce with the yucca fries .. oh soo good. This is such a cool place, exceptionally large with lots of terrific seating. We ate outside yes under a canopy not far from the water. Nice breezes in our warm weather. Service was exceptional, friendly, clean and pleasant. Sangria spot on along with several selection of craft beer. I think with only 2 restaurants here and Claremont .. it's kinda of local. It's definitely worth a try. Prices are comparable to most other restaurants. Kudos to the chef, staff and owner for having such a great place.
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Meagan L.

Yelp
Came to Tampa for one night. Got to catch up with a friend at Salt Shack. I ordered the shrimp peel basket with a side of fries. It was delicious. The restaurant sits on the bay and has tons on seating. Great atmosphere. The service was outstanding and attentive.
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Lauren L.

Yelp
If you want a tropical lunch spot on the water- I found it. What a great place. I had a fantastic waiter, maybe the greatest one I've ever had. Very friendly, interested in making sure we were enjoying the food, and ambiance. We sat right on the water, overlooking the bridge. It was perfect. The cutest addition were the cute little cats that roamed around the tables - they never jumped up or bothered anyone- they just scared away the annoying seagulls/birds. I really loved my lunch and the drinks were SO yummy.
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William S.

Yelp
Great atmosphere and plenty of servers. This place knows that they are busy and back it up with staff. Fresh fish and seafood. If you are from out of town or a local this is a place you want to hang out and have some drinks. Live music the whole time we were there. The musicians play from the back of a boat. Place is spread out, well decorated and right on the water. I will post my photos. I'll be back. Thanks to our servers Jessica and Maria they were awesome
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James C.

Yelp
Stopped here on a suggestion from a fiend and was so impressed! Everything about the salt shack was amazing; the service, the food, the atmosphere and the prices! The good. 2 of my buddies ordered the catch of the day (triple tail) and got melt in your mouth perfect seared fish over rice and veggies. I ordered the fresh grouper basket and some gator tail and couldn't be happier with how tender and fresh it was. The service was fast and friendly and the relaxed tiki bar vibes were perfect. The bad. It was packed on a tues but we only had a 10 min wait. Even better they have a nice lounge area and text you status updates. Awesome system! The ugly. If you want amazing food at a very good price with fast and friendly service, Salt Shack is the place to be! 5/5 stars!!
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A P.

Yelp
Lots of parking! No reservations available, come early as it gets busy! Try the calamari, gator bites, tacos, catch of the day and burgers! Shout out to BRONSON for making our visit to the Salt shack most memorable! Thank you!
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Patrick S.

Yelp
Located out in the spit south of Tampa in what appears to be an area that was once industrial and now transitioning to a more residential/commercial spot. This restaurant is huge. So much seating and most of it outdoors makes this a place I expected to be swamped. It was busy but maybe 50% of capacity. Indoor and Outdoor bars. Lots of great spots to sit and eat and drink and enjoy the water. We had a fish platter and shrimp and fries along with salads and multiple drinks. Oh yah we had a conch starter that was tasty. Out the door it was $160 for two so not a cheap spot but we spent a lot on booze. Service was friendly and attentive. Food came quickly and the options were decent. Oh yah, it's dog friendly so we were able to bring the dog and let her lounge and enjoy as well. She gave it 4 stars too. The only thing that would make it 5 stars would be an improvement in the parking area and some enhanced food options and the shrimp basket was a little anemic in terms of quantity.
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Alexandra A.

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A hidden gem in the middle of no where lol. When I first got here I was skeptical as to why salt shack on the bay came highly recommended to me... dang was I super judgey for that. Don't judge a book by its cover! Salt shack on the bay is its own oasis. You step out of a construction zone and step into paradise with water views. My group was immediately greeted by a staff member and seated. This establishment offers indoor and outdoor seating. We opted for indoor seating however the entire place is open air which I loved. Service throughout was great! Our server checked in on us the perfect amount of times. It gave us time to look over the menu, chat and enjoy each others company. I started out with a speciality cocktail annnnd I forgot the name of it and what was in it, FAIL. However I can say that the 2 drinks I had were refreshing and had me buzzing. For food I started with the lobster bisque which was creamy but a little too salty for my liking. Next I shared the mahi tacos as well as the catch of the day (red snapper grilled). OMGGGGGGG, the fish was cooked and seasoned to perfection. It was full of flavor and delicious. The sides that came with the catch of the day were the perfect side dishes for this entree. The maduros were sweet and yummy. The rice was flavorful and the broccolini was cooked perfectly.
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Meg B.

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I loveee being near the water any chance I get. What a vibe of a place with wonderful views. My sister and I came here on a Friday night, around 5:30. We luckily missed the crowded rush and got a table outside right away. We both love fresh catch and enjoyed our meals. My fries were unfortunately a little cold, but somehow hers were delicious. I believe our waiter was named Michael and he was great and super attentive. We also got some skinny margaritas but forgot to take pictures as we slurped them down with ease. There was some live music and we are excited to come back with our family at another time.
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Renelle W.

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If you are looking for a restaurant/bar with an open-air, beach vibes and possible views of the water, this should be an option. Such a cute beach concept. From the entrance, shipwreck where the live musician performs to shell waiting area with lounge chairs. Be prepared to wait if you go on a Saturday between 7-9pm. Our wait was 50mins. Lots of people and large parties waiting. The drinks are great but The Shack piña colada stood out! There is a "verbal" kids menu so just ask if you need it. I had the grilled gulf shrimp. It wasn't a large portion for $26 but it did satisfy and it was tasty. If you are on the hungrier side, I would recommend the Rasta Pasta. Overall, I would come back.
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Sam F.

Yelp
Four stars because it's * a super cool spot on the bay, * my colleagues whole red snapper * my wife's huge crab cakes. * waitress was very attentive - My meal sucked so they lose a star

Scott C.

Yelp
Great time of year to visit Salt Shack! The breeze is keeping it cool and the food and cheer only make it better! Service is on it every time, even though there's always a crowd!

Lea B.

Yelp
This was a cute place. I came to eat here with my family and my aunt is vegan and they made sure to accommodate the food so she was able to eat it. The jerk burger kinda just tasted like a regular burger. The calamari was good just a bit chewy. The crab cake burger was decently good. I didn't get a picture but the mahi tacos were good. The service was great. This is a nice place for views and a decent meal.

Devin B.

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You go for the view and the drinks not the food. The prices are very expensive too. Recommend going once and not again.
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Carlie R.

Yelp
Came to Salt Shack after a workout class with a girlfriend and loved the laid-back vibe. It's super casual, which I'm all about. We went on a Sunday night and it was packed -- no reservation, so we waited over an hour for a table, but honestly didn't mind. We both got the mahi tacos (so good!) and I added a Caesar salad on the side. We ended up with a table right by the water and stayed to watch the sunset. The sun sets behind the Gandy Bridge, but it's still such a pretty spot. If you're coming from Tampa and want those chill, beachy vibes without driving too far, I definitely recommend it!
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Yanitza R.

Yelp
Food was sooooo good The service excellent The ambiance is very beach vibes. If you like the breeze and enjoying great food this is the place to go
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Grace W.

Yelp
The cocktails are great and you can't beat the view! The service is awesome too! I am not a huge seafood person but if I was I would definitely come here.
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Ariana G.

Yelp
Parking was a nightmare but the food and the ambiance were spot on! There's a lot of construction going on by the shack so if you're headed there at a busy meal time be careful. The parking lot was partially blocked off which led to an entire row of cars having to back up and around the lot to find spaces. This was so stressful we almost left, but I am glad we didn't. This place had so many people working and despite the packed restaurant we were sat immediately. The drinks were delicious and affordable as was the food. There are plenty of spaces to sit if you just want to grab drinks and look at the bay which is what we did after lunch. We were even lucky enough to catch a dolphin! Lobster Bisque and Fish Tacos were delicious! The crab cake sandwich was a little on the soft side, but the flavor was still delicious. I would highly recommend if you're in the area!