Skipper’s Smokehouse & Oyster Bar

Lela T. 

on Citysearch

9 years ago

This is my favorite local hangout their sweet potato fries are yummy and the hot wings are delicious. The band's are unique and talented. The people (patrons and staff) are always down to earth and welcoming. Been going there for years. A Tampa staple! 

srancone 

on Citysearch

13 years ago

Great Food Great bands Great times – Skippers is a long lasting legend for good reasons. The food is fantastic, good service, great bands and a great mixed crowd always. 

Borisenko 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Curtis needs to catch up – Skippers is every good thing that has been said by the other reviewers. But the main review by Curtis keeps talking about a sand dance floor. Man, if you think Skippers still has a sand dance floor, you have not been there in a long time. The only exposed dirt left is between the tables and the rest of the place has had a deck for as long as any regular can remember. 

Ethpaal 

on Citysearch

16 years ago

Outstanding. Period. – Good service, GREAT food. Try the smoked mullet-hands down the best in Tampa Bay. It is a dry rub that, though it is a smoked fish, it is suprisingly moist, with a full flavor. It is served with a side of BBQ sauce that reminded us of the Dinosaur BBQ in Syracuse NY (a national Landmark). Back tothe fish-The meat literally falls off the bone, and one fish with the two sides is a great meal. And a quick word about the hush-puppies-they melt in your mouth. Literally. Even the Ceasars salad was phenomenal... read more

mfrayn 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Great place for a fun casual night – Go for the music, not the food. For first timers this place looks like it should be condemned. You can dress as casual as you want and no one will notice. They have very unusual bands that are always a lot of fun. I would highly recommend eating somewhere else before you get there. Just about everything is battered and deep fried. Heart attack in a paper tray. The onion rings are still good. 

gonzopa 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Unscrupulous bartender – Great place to hang out as long as you don't mind being shortchanged by the smarta$$ bartender outside. Gave him a twenty and he gave me change for a ten, looked at me funny when I called him out. 

dcapal 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Great live music! – If you like the 'Grateful Dead', be sure to show up on Thursday nights for 'Uncle Johns Band' to do their thing! Ourdoor stage and picnic tables. Order your food and bring it outside. The food isn't going to win any awards, but a fun night out anyway. 

Contributor 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Get sand between your toes at this hippie-rock outpost. – The Scene This half outdoor bandshell, half screened-in restaurant is the area's bastion of jam and edgy roots rock. It's definitely the only sand-floor concert venue where you can pop inside and get a half-dozen oysters between sets. The Draw Dig into Skipper's hush puppies, conch fritters, gator tail or jerked chicken with your choice of sides. More Southern-inspired delicacies on the menu: oysters, beer-boiled shrimp and blackened fish. For music, catch everything ... read more

amberlynn13 

on Citysearch

20 years ago

Skipper's Smokehouse – Skipper's is the best place you can go for food, fun, and live entertainment. There's no need to get dressed up because this place is as down to earth as it could get! That makes it more comfortable than anywhere else I can think of. Every Wednesday is Reggae Night with Impulse (an AWESOME band) and every Thursday they have The Uncle John's Band playing Greatful Dead music! Other shows at the venue vary. Nevertheless... THIS PLACE ROX!!!