A Waterfront Irish-American Beach Bar
Gulfport, Florida, USA
Cuisine Style: American, Bar, and Grille
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 3/5
Dined in June 2016
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Chef Wade
My wife and I are very big fans of little places, with a good old American feel, where there are no big corporations, and Gulfport, Florida fits the bill. American flags fly on posts and private business doors, varieties of shops, bars, and restaurants. One such bar is O’Maddy’s Bar and Grill near to the popular William's Pier with beautiful views of Boca Ciega Bay, nestled next to Gulfport's Veteran's Park, where my wife and I recently had a little “pineapple” date. Walk down one block and you in the historic Gulfport downtown area.
My wife new about O’Maddy’s, but I had never heard of it until two weeks before we went there. A friend I work with used to live in Gulfport before moving and we talked about the city, bars, and the Gulfport Tuesday Market. He mentioned that when we go back to Gulfport, we had to stop at O’Maddy’s. It is a good size bar and grill, where the inside dining is open to the outside, and a separate patio for the full outside experience. When we went at the end of June it was later in the evening after doing a dancing lesson at the Gulfport Casino Ballroom. We sat at the bar inside, but still, it was muggy and hot. We just wanted to get a quick bite and share some food, then come back later for a full meal. Their menu was broken down by:
Menu:
• Appetizers
• Salads
• Sandwiches
• Pasta
• Steak and Pork
• Seafood
• Side Items
• Chicken
• Vegetarian
• Desserts
They have a huge appetizer list with twenty-two separate items from a build your own pizza ($10), tuna sashimi ($11), smoked fish spread ($9), and Collin’s Irish chips ($5) to name a few. Seven Salad selections from a calamari ($9), to a stir-fry chicken ($11), or a black and blue ($12) to name a few. Under the beef and pork section we shared the Pete & Dean's Dr. Pepper Braised Baby Back Ribs ($17) Full rack of ribs, braised in root beer and Dr. Pepper until tender then seasoned. Grilled and glazed with Sweet Baby Rays BBQ sauce, served with your choice of side.
My wife had a few side dishes of jalapeño macaroni and cheese and some green beans. She also enjoyed a glass of a New Zealand Sauvignon blanc from Oyster Bay vineyards.
Dessert:
We did not have desserts on this visit
Please see these guidelines for Tipping in Restaurants and on following proper etiquette, customs, cultures, and avoiding assumptions when you dine out.
The wine list consists of a range of house table wines at $46.00 to $9.00 per glass and $25.00 per bottle and higher. They also have a very nice cocktail and beer list.
Wine Tasting Notes:
Wine and Grape:
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Nose (Bouquet):
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Palette Experience:
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Sauvignon Blanc
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Winemaker:
zesty and aromatic with lots of lively fruit characters
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Winemaker:
A concentration of assertive passionfruit and tropical fruit flavors with an abundant bouquet, it is a wine that is always crisp, elegant and refreshing
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Wine regulatory’s for the tastings in this article:
New Zealand:
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BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse Chain (180+) for pub grub & brewed beer; reviewed in Pinellas Park, Florida
Bongos Bar and Grille Eclectic beachfront bistro, Cuban and American cuisine, in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Boulevard Burgers And Tap House A beachside burger joint for the carnivore connoisseur in St Pete Beach, Florida
Capt’n Jacks Waterfront Grille Waterside bar, w/laid-back tropical atmosphere, Tarpon Springs, Florida
Crab Daddy’s Waterfront beach and seafood bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Ferg’s Sports Bar & Grill Casual pub grub sports bar in St. Petersburg, Florida
Manatees on the Bay Bar foods and casual eats, in Gulfport, Florida
Panfilo’s Bar and Grill Bar and grill with hotel buffet at the Sheraton East, Tampa, Florida
Punky’s Bar and Grill Casual LGBT bar and burger joint in St. Petersburg, Florida
Reflections Bar and Grill American favorites in the Westin Hotel at the airport in Detroit, Michigan
Regatta on Avon Bar, pub grub and New Zealand cuisine in Christchurch, New Zealand
Rowe Bar Cool cocktails and coastal eats at the Loews Don CeSar in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Sloppy Joe’s Bar A landmark bar/pub serving Floribbean and American classics since 1933 Key West, Florida
The Dickens Inn 1800s warehouse dockside style British pub, in London, UK
The Pegasus Arms Casual tavern serving contemporary New Zealand cuisine in Christchurch, New Zealand
The Pike Brewing Company Brewpub with locally sourced menu in Seattle, Washington
Wipeout Bar and Grill Surf shack theme with Californian and Mexican cuisine in San Francisco, California
Yeoman’s Cask and Lion Hip British-inspired and themed pub with microbrews in Tampa, Florida
Irish
Gilroy’s Bistro serving Irish cuisine at the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland (NOW 1837 BAR & BRASSERIE)
L’Ecrivain Seasonal Irish ingredients with full modern French gastronomic dining in Dublin, Ireland
O’Brein’s Irish Pub Convivial sports bar with Irish pub grub in Brandon, Florida
Restaurant Patrick Guilbaud Impeccably prepared French & Irish fine dining in Dublin, Ireland
See the whole list by visiting “The Wine Dine and Play Article Glossary”
Other Gulfport, Florida restaurants, and articles on Wine Dine and Play:
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Old-School Rustic Tuscan
Gulfport, Florida, USA
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Weekly, Organic, Sustainable
Gulfport, Florida, USA
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French & continental cuisine
Gulfport, Florida, USA
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Bar foods and casual eats
Gulfport, Florida, USA
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Southern-inspired comfort eats
Gulfport, Florida, USA
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A Few Florida Favorites:
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A casual bistro offering Greek favorites near the Sponge Docks
Tarpon Springs
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Local diner Chain with classic American Breakfast
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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American Cuisine at Marina Cove
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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Table-side Hibachi with a sushi bar
St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA
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Relaxed eatery for pizza and pasta
Treasure Island
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Asian restaurant with sushi at the Hard Rock Casino
Tampa, Florida, USA
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See the whole list by visiting “The Wine Dine and Play Article Glossary by country”
Final notes, review basics, observations and more pictures:
Most reviews are subjective, depending on the writer; but they should also be responsible, and respectfully written, upholding the truth, and accurately conveying the experience to the best of the writer's knowledge, even if it includes metaphors the restaurant may not like to read about. My ratings are by the stars I award (from 0 to 5). The rating is calculated on a point accumulation of six separate factors based on individual experience. They include wine and other beverage selections, plate presentation, customer service, restaurant or café ambiance, food quality, and wow factor. To see more details of this rating list, read this article:
Overall from this experience, and the score factors outlined in the ‘about page’ section, based on my individual experience and rating, I give O’Maddy’s a 2 out of 5 stars, meaning that they were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings
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Max Points Possible:
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Total Points Awarded:
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Total Points deducted:
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Ambiance
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11
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9
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2
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Food quality
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11
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6
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5
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Plate presentation
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12
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8
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4
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Customer service
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13
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9
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4
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Alcohol and other beverages
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10
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8
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2
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Total regular points awarded
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57
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40
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17
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.701754385964912
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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1
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0.0175438596491228
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.719298245614035
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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0 - 5
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2
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**A full break down and explanation of the observations and point disbursement is available in the linked article above. To receive a detailed copy of your score, feel free to contact me at any time and I will provide it to you.**
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Overall Star Rating:
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2 of 5 Stars:
72% Rating with a 1 point “wow” bonus
Far Above the Average Experience
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Wine rating:
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4 of 10
Old World selections:
France, Italy
New World selections:
Argentina, Australia, California, New Zealand, Washington State
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Corkage fees:
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This Restaurant does not list any corkage fee’s however, most American restaurants charge
$25.00 per bottle
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Restaurant style:
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Casual dining
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Cuisine Style:
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American, Bar, and Grille, Barbecue, Beach Food, Irish
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Low Carb, Pescatarian, and Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required, but Recommended
Walk-Ins:
Accepted, but not guaranteed
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
It’s Florida, everybody wear’s flip-flops!
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Child policy:
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The Restaurants reviewed on this site may have a kids menu or cater to them; however, for full enjoyment of food and wine, it is recommended that kids not to be in attendance, unless they have been trained in proper etiquette.
If not then:
Hire a Babysitter!
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Experiences:
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Contemporary, Lounge, Hotspot, Great bar, Great outdoor dining, Rustic, Scenic views, Tourist grabber, and a Neighborhood Gem.
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Payments:
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Cash, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express
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Parking:
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Street Meter parking
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Wifi
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The restaurants reviewed on this site may have Wi-Fi, but do not require you to go online, because the excitement of the food and wine alone will keep you too entertained instead of checking your social media and emails.
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Noise level:
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Loud
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Smoking:
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Nonsmoking restaurant, and nonsmoking patio
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Patio or terrace:
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Yes
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Food Prices
(excludes, alcohol, taxes & 20% gratuity’s)
$£€¥ - Under 50.00 (inexpensive)
$£€¥ x 2 - 51.00- 99.00 (moderate)
$£€¥ x 3 - Over 100.00 (pricey)
$£€¥ x 4 - Over 200.00 (expensive)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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Great Britain Pound Sterling (GBP)
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£
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Canadian Dollar (CAN)
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$
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Chinese Yuan (CNY)
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¥¥¥
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European Union (EUR)
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€
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Alcohol prices:
$ 19.00
O’Maddy’s:
5405 Shore Blvd South,
Gulfport, Florida 33707
GPS Coordinates:
27.737968 Latitude
-82.706777 Longitude
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Maître d or host:
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+1 727-323-8643
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Website contact:
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Serving hours:
Eastern Standard Time
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 5:00)
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Mon-Sat
8:00 am - 3:00 am
Sunday
11:00 am - 3:00 am
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Social Media
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Accolades:
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****
The worlds best restaurants is a subjective list of who is writing it and changes on a regular basis. The Wine Dine and Play best experiences are based on my highest rated stared restaurants, meaning that the visit was an outstanding or extraordinary experience. From cafés, chains, mom + pops, hole in the walls, to fine dining including a few Michelin spots. Visit the Top 100 page to see the entire list.
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Medieval-style British cuisine banquet plus 2-hour dinner show
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California cuisine & fine dining chain
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French & Canadian cuisine
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But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
-Angelique Arnauld (1591-1661)
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