Shrimp & Co. Restaurant — Restaurant in Tampa

This was my first time here. The food was great and fast. Fresh and hot. The hush puppies tasted authentic and homemade. The server was friendly and made sure I had everything I needed. I ordered the soft shell crab with fries and hush puppies. This is a gem and that thing about this place it's not a hidden gem. It's right on the main street that you shouldn't miss it.

Only thing I don't like about being in Ybor City is they want your to pay for parking all the time. I parked along the curb so I wouldn't get towed for parking in a area marked as 24 hour towing...

Update so on June 23, 2019 (two weeks after my first visit) I called this place to order take out and Cody Answered the phone. I told him I wanted to place an order for take out and he said, "sorry we don't place take out orders over the phone." Say what?

He said you have to come in the restaurant to order take out. Me thing is if I have to come to the restaurant to order take out, I might as well sit my ass in the restaurant to eat which I didn't have time to do.

Don't understand why they can't be making my food while I'm on the way. But they have an option for BiteSquad that delivers. I don't get it. The customer can order thru an online app never coming in the restaurant but can get food . Meanwhile my takeout to go has to be placed in the restaurant. What kind of shit is that?

I will never eat here again, since accommodationing customer is not their priority. I change my rating. Because this is pathetic.... Never heard of this not to mention I wanted about 25 mins for my food when I did go in the restaurant to sit down. They don't value my time, they won't get any more...

Okay, the Google pictures were enough to make me curious. When I arrived, I must say the atmosphere was somewhat underwhelming.

However, the food and service exceeded expectations. I got the peel & eat shrimp 🍤. It is fresh shrimp with the head on. The shrimp is served in a delicious garlic butter. Not over cooked, and definitely not previously frozen. I also ordered the fried green tomatoes, they were also delicious.

My mother in law got the blackened tilapia. It looked and smelled great. Served with vegetables and garlic bread. It was a sizeable portion. She enjoyed her meal.

My wife got the shrimp stuffedofongo. We have never heard of this dish. This green plantains based dish was delicious.

Also, our waitress Busee was attentive and a delight 😊. She made sure our glasses were full, and checked on us multiple time during our visit. Our order was correct and complete.

We traveled from Ft. Myers for a day at the aquarium. Being new-ish to Florida we don't know Tampa that well, but I think we have found a spot that we really like and will come to regularly when we visit Tampa.

The parking lot behind would have cost $30-ish 😒. But the street parking was more reasonable as it was pay by the hour. Parking could potentially be a pain in the a$$, but if you can square with that, this is definitely a must do and worth a reasonable...

I have had this place on my "Want to Go" Google list for months so I finally wandered in. I was greeted and offered a seat as well as something to drink without delay. The sweet tea was ok but it didn't make me wonder when is my next dentist appointment was. Any what is with the lemon slice on top of a glass of sugar water?

I ordered the Louisiana Steam Pot and it was just ok. They use a basic off the shelf boil bag that could barely be tasted. The sides didn't have any special flavor to them either. I understand what they are going for here; cater to the bland pallet of the average person. But if any person from Louisiana try's this, they will not be happy that their states name was even printed on the menu. But to their benefit they do offer hot sauce if you want to spice it up, I just didn't know that no hot sauce meant no flavor.

They were out of their strawberry desert - sad face.

All in all, the staff was nice, the restaurant was clean and comfortable, but the food and missing desert items left me unimpressed. $31.55 out the door just to try it, well at least I tried it.

Suggestions: Sweet tea is sweet tea, make the effort because we know what we are asking for. Louisiana steam pot means savory yumminess all over my seafood and sides so lets ensure it is. If an item is on the menu, then lets have it in...