My husband and I travel every week for his job so we have been to many restaurants that claim to be waterfront restaurants and end up being disappointed. This place is absolutely wonderful! The views are spectacular (literally right on the water), the atmosphere and decor is perfect and the food was delicious! The drinks were perfect for the setting...... more

so many restaurants call themselves waterfront restaurants and they are located by secluded marinas or on small canals. if you look at the google map you will see captain al's is located on a true wide water view of tampa bay. the views are unbelievable--the decor of the restaurant fantastic--a casual key west style. the food is great and the... more

Our waiter did not take our order for over 20 minutes, brought us the wrong drinks, forgot our salads, never offered refills. One of my worst dining experiences ever. Very expesive for such a crappy meal. Such a shame too, location is great. Don't order the pasta with marinara sauce, it was horrible! more

We found Captain Al's by reading reviews and decided to give it a try tonight. We ate inside to avoid the birds. The view was great. The service was fast. I loved the decor. Appetizer-fried onion strips. Lightly battered. Not greasy. Very good. My entree-grilled grouper sandwich with rice & beans. It was good, not wonderful. My husband's entree-fried grouper... more

We went to Captain Al's expecting to relax on the pier and have a few drinks after a flight from boston, not the case. First problem was the birds, all over the place flying overhead, crawling at your feet. The birds weere not the worst of it the food came an hour after we had ordered it. All of it... more

This restaurant is on the St. Petersburg Pier on the first level facing out to the waters of the bay. We like to go to the outdoor seating, people watch and grab a bite to eat. The grouper sandwiches are huge - the fillet is so big that you can cut it in half and double decker it inside the... more