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910 Skipper Rd
Tampa, FL 33613

Average Rating 4 (26 Ratings)

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Gilligan and Mary Ann would love it here. Part cracker shack, part Kokomo, Skipper's is a land-locked taste of Key West. Overturned boats, wooden walkways, splashy murals and a covered Tiki Deck make you think you can hear the waves lapping ashore. The Skipperdome, a big backyard stage for live entertainment, adds to the mood. Barefoot Peter Pans of all ages (and genders) drop in for Zydeco and blues, with live music featured on the weekends and throughout the week, too. And while it almost always feels like theres a party going on here, Skippers is popular with families, too, thanks to the spirited environment and fun setting thats akin to a tropical playground.

Think Floribbean food with a Cajun edge: catfish and fresh wahoo, crawfish and crab claws, or maybe black bean gator chili. Conch is king here, in spicy Bahamian chowder, the ceviche salad prized by Caribbean honeymooners and a main course with hush puppies and sides. A blackened grouper Reuben sandwich joins gator tail and fried oyster for fun on a bun. And for the kids there are burgers and fish fingers.,The beer selection is great, and tropical drinks and a few wines by the glass wash things down, too. Drink specials are available on some evenings. And most people leave room for a slice of key lime pie.

26 Ratings and Reviews

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    Review rating : 4out of 5   lttmunchkins - 02/21/2005

    great food

  • been great for years

    Review rating : 4out of 5   pamsdolls - 07/23/2004

    Bartenders are great - food is great - music is great - customers are friendly - I have been going there for around 20 years and still the same atmosphere and nice people (some faces change but still same type of friendly people as both employees and customers). Great oysters!!

  • Feel of the Islands~~

    Review rating : 5out of 5   happygram2001 - 06/27/2004

    Great food--great people--friendly atmosphere--relaxed enviroment and prices--love the raggae entertainment--down home atmoshpere--great place to relax and be yourself.

  • A rare breed

    Review rating : 4out of 5   flahist - 04/30/2004

    Skippers may not be for everyone but it is one place where people of all ages and incomes merge in a very casual setting. It is a place where a person who loves jazz would discover blue-jeaned jazz lovers. The food is not gourmet - just tons of fun stuff to eat.

  • AZMATHOME's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   azmathome - 09/13/2003

    I worked at Skippers in the early 90's, had my wedding reception there, and have never been disappointed by the food, the staff, or the ambience. Sure it's not Malio's (you snobs), but it is a CLEAN and fun place. Jazz venue of the year,I have never met more friendly people, or had such good service.

  • Seejay956's Review

    Review rating : 0out of 5   seejay956 - 07/31/2003

    Scary place due to the filthy conditions. Possible hepatitis kept coming to mind. The health department really needs to look into this place. It should be considered a health risk!!!

  • Onionskin8's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   onionskin8 - 07/29/2003

    Great Food & Music all in one place! Skippers is the bomb!! Keep the blues alive!!!

  • Mr Marbles 0's Review

    Review rating : 4out of 5   mrmarbles0 - 06/27/2003

    this place is great. music, food, people. I dont question an invitation to skippers!

  • MsGritz63's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   msgritz63 - 06/21/2003

    I haven't seen any 9 dollar drinks yet! It isn't dirty- it's outside mostly! Gotta be laid back and possibly a Floridian to appreciate the place. The food is great and dancing barefoot in the sand is the best! This is my 2nd fave place next to Bayou on the Bay!

  • Flconn42's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   flconn42 - 05/21/2003

    one of the few places all feelwelcome, hippy, yuppies alike.right wing and left wing all party together. If you didn,t like it u just don,t understand reral life

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