Whiskey Joe’s - Tampa

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   David

   Corpus Christi2 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   I hate to say it, but I wasn’t impressed with anything here. They were out of ALL fried fish, so my wife and I tried some fried shrimp and gator. The shrimp was pretty good, but the gator was tough and chewy. I understand it was a Sunday night, but nothing here was worth what we paid. Service was very slow and we were seated next to the bar so we hand the ambiance of constant blenders and ice shakers. Not at all what I expected and I’m afraid we won’t be back. I expected a good waterfront beachy vibe, but other than the ambiance, this wasn’t it.
   

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   Stacey

   Nashville6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   This was our first time. The food was really good. We got the shrimp tacos and the fish tacos with a side of sweet potato fries. Probably the best fries I’ve had. Drinks were good but a little pricey for what you got. The view is incredible
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Greater Boston3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My pup Winni and I enjoyed lunch while sitting on the deck. Our sever brought Winni a cup of water and we just relaxed. I had the oysters broiled on the half shell and the blackened grouper.
   

   Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded 1 day ago

   Thanks for the feedback! We're thrilled to hear that you and your pup had a great lunch on our deck. We're glad you enjoyed our oysters and grilled grouper. It's always our goal to provide a relaxing dining experience for our guests. We appreciate your high ratings and look forward to your next visit!
   

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   LenydiaB

   Tampa10 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 5

   My waygu steak was tough, chewy, and very overcooked. Normally, my food is great. The waitress had no knowledge of the ounces of the steak or the wine pour.
   

   Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded 2 days ago

   Hello LenydiaB, We're really sorry to hear about your experience at Whiskey Joe’s - Tampa. It sounds like we didn't meet your expectations this time around, especially with the waygu steak and the wine. We take your feedback seriously and will use it to improve our service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future. Best, The Management Team
   

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   Mary VIP

   Greater Boston20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a great find Sat outside on water Food was so good - service was great Prices reasonable 10/10
   

   Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded 2 days ago

   Hello Mary, Thank you so much for your kind words and fantastic ratings! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and service, and found our prices reasonable. We strive to provide our guests with an exceptional dining experience, and your feedback tells us we're on the right track. We look forward to welcoming you back to Whiskey Joe’s - Tampa soon. Best wishes, The Management Team
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Dallas22 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Good time spot on the water! Good food and service!
   

   Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded 2 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us at Whiskey Joe’s - Tampa! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your time on our waterfront and found our food and service to your liking. We strive to provide a memorable experience for all our guests, and your feedback is a testament to that. We look forward to serving you again soon!
   

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   Jodi VIP

   Tampa18 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on 3 March 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 1
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Food quality was awful. Nothing fresh other than the oysters, but they had sand in them. Plantains were good. Fried seafood was way too salty and sweet potato fries had an odd seasoning. A seafood restaurant on the bay should offer fresh fish. Overpriced for what we got. Won’t be back.
   

   Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded 7 days ago

   Thanks for the feedback, Jodi. We're sorry to hear that your experience at Whiskey Joe’s - Tampa didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our fresh seafood and it's disappointing to hear that you found our dishes lacking in flavor. We also appreciate your comments about our seasoning on the fries, we'll definitely take this into consideration. We're glad that you enjoyed the plantains and the service. We hope you'll give us another chance to impress you in the future.
   

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   Carol

   Key West7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Always lovely to see the sunset from Whiskey Joe’s bay view. Food is always good, and our server was great! Parking was the only downfall, 15 minutes to make a left turn into their parking lot only to find they are full. We then needed to drive to their other paid parking location, and take their shuttle back to the restaurant. And again the long wait to make a left into their property. I needed to send a message through the Open Table app that we would be late due to traffic and parking issues. I was happy they honored our reservation. Maybe Whiskey Joe’s needs a left turn light off of Courtney Campbell Causeway, the traffic was horrible!
   

   Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded on 3 March 2025

   Hey Carol, Thanks for your feedback. We're delighted you enjoyed our food and sunset view. We apologize for the inconvenience with parking and the left turn issue. We'll work on improving our parking situation. We're sorry for the delay in your reservation, but glad you honored it. We hope to serve you again soon. Best, The Management Team
   

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   FabFromPitt

   Tampa8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on 2 March 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   I was very disappointed that valet parking was full and had to park a half mile away in the beach lot. After an enjoyable meal with friends as I walked back to the car I tripped on a speed bump in the parking lot which resulted into a painful injury. At least Whiskey Joe’s should have provided a shuttle service.
   

   Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded 7 days ago

   Thanks for visiting us, FabFromPitt! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your meal and had a pleasant experience at Whiskey Joe’s - Tampa. We sincerely apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the valet parking. We understand how this could have been avoided and we appreciate your patience. We're glad that you were able to walk back to your car safely and we're already looking into providing a shuttle service in the future. We hope to see you again soon. Best regards, The Management Team
   

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    MattH

    Washington DC2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4

    Food quality is good to average. Service was good for as busy as they were. Drinks were mediocre. Price was higher than surrounding restaurants. Cleanliness was acceptable.
    

    Whiskey Joe’s - TampaResponded on 2 March 2025

    Hi MattH, We appreciate your feedback and are sorry to hear that our food and drinks did not meet your expectations. We strive to provide a great dining experience for all our guests, and it's clear we missed the mark during your visit. We also note your comment about our pricing and cleanliness. We will take these into consideration as we continuously work to improve our guests' experiences. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again in the future. Best, The Management Team at Whiskey Joe’s - Tampa
    

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