We came for lunch on a busy holiday Sunday. We didn't have reservations and had to wait a reasonable 20 minutes or so. We gave our cell number and we were called when our table was ready. That process worked very smoothly.
Rusty Bellies is...located directly on a narrow inlet and I recommend a table outside on the water. But know two things: (1) There is only a little bit of boat traffic to watch across the narrow waterway and (2) When Rusty Bellies' shrimp boat is docked, the boat blocks 90% of the water views. So - go to Rusty Bellies for something other than the water front ambiance...
The menu is long and typical of the genre. I ordered a crab bisque soup and it was above average though I've had better. I added two blacked grouper tacos and those were excellent. Spicy, big enough to make a meal, and very tender. I'd order that again.
Parking in this very crowded area of Tarpon Springs looks to be a challenge. We lucked out and found a rare spot in the dirt lot across the street. When covid is gone - I can't imagine where one would park!More