Casual and Fine Dining in St Petersburg Beach

We recently had the opportunity to eat at two places in St. Petersburg Beach with two friends of ours from Michigan, Joe and Tammy. Here is what we thought:



Crabby Bill's - Casual Gulf front dining with plenty of fried fish and other marine fare.

The place was clean; the service was attentive; and the food was delicious for casual dining.
We had the Conch Fritters, Smoked Fish Spread, Fried Gator Nuggets, Crab Cakes, and the Seared Ahi Tuna for appetizers.
Joe had the Rib eye Steak entree; Tammy had the Chicken with Blacken Pasta; And Ken and I had the Blacked Mahi Mahi Sandwiches.
We give Crabby Bill's.......................................................................3-Forks

Later that day we had dinner at a very nice place called Snapper's.

Snapper's Sea Grill - Even at first glance, it's evident that Snappers Sea Grill is preoccupied with fish. Outside, handsome mahogany doors frame a school of colorful, stained glass mangrove snappers. Inside, the artistic expression continues with a metal interpretive sculpture, titled Tailing Redfish, separating a set of booths in this busy 100-seat St. Pete Beach restaurant.

For dinner we started with the Appetizers. Our friends from Michigan did not have any but ken and I shared the Seared Sea Scallops served over a cold Asian cous cous salad and the Blue Tuna; peppered, char grilled and served rare with pickled ginger, wasabi and Blueberry Teriyaki sauce. They both were excellent.

The entrees were:

Rib Eye Steak - A flavorfully marbled Black Angus cut and done on an open grill, served with sauteed vegetables and a potato in puff pastry.

Fillet of Beef Tenderloin - served topped with a Blue Cheese crust over a roated garlic demi glace.

Chicken Basil Portobello - Pan sauteed and tossed with Penne pasta in a demi cream sauce

Surf -n- Turf - An 8oz Lobster Tail accompanied by an 8oz Back Angus Fillet.

Dinner was very good and enjoyed by all.
The server was attentive and pleasant through out.
The place, while a little on the loud side, was not overwhelming and caters to a very nice crowd.

We give Snapper's Sea Grill.........................................................................3.5-Forks