Gulfport, Florida, United States
Cuisine Style: Irish, Bar & Grill
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 1/5
Dined in: OCtober 2017
Dined in: OCtober 2017
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Executive Chef:
Chef Wade
The city of Gulfport is a hidden gem tucked away between the tourism and beach life of St. Pete Beach, and the hustle of the big city of St. Petersburg. It is a little town straight out of the 1960s with little mom and pop shops, the Gulfport Tuesday Market, an events center called Gulfport Casino Ballroom, and many restaurants and bars. One such bar is O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille near to the popular William's Pier with beautiful views of Boca Ciega Bay, nestled next to Gulfport's Veteran's Park. This was my wife and I’s second visit, with my folks tagging along for a nice lunch and walk around the town.
Menu:
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Sandwiches
- Pasta
- Steak and Pork
- Seafood
- Side Items
- Chicken
- Vegetarian
- Desserts
On the previous visit, we had the jalapeño macaroni and cheese, Dr. Randy Shuck's Hangover Burger, and the Dr. Pepper baby back ribs. The ribs we wanted to try since there was another restaurant in St Petersburg that has now unfortunately closed that had the best Dr. Pepper ribs we had ever had called Z Grille.
On this visit, my wife and I split the Jamal's Firecracker Burger which came with jalapeno pesto, cream cheese and chipotle mayo on a grilled brioche bun. The burger was a little overcooked at my requested medium temperature, but the flavor and juices from the beef melted in my mouth. Though I enjoy hotter and spicier foods, I do have to say that the pesto did have a nice kick.
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| Jamal's Firecracker Burger |
My parents split the Beccy Burger which was the houses 8oz. flame grilled burger with the regular toppings of lettuce, tomato, and onion. Served on a brioche bun. For sides, we got the parmesan french fries and the penne macaroni and cheese.
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| The Beccy Burger |
Dessert:
We did not have any dessert 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.
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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 the locally sourced menu in Seattle, Washington
Wipeout Bar and Grill Surf shack theme with Californian and Mexican cuisine in San Francisco, California
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
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See the whole list by visiting “The Wine Dine and Play Article Glossary”
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Old School Rustic Tuscan
Gulfport, Florida, USA
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Southern-inspired comfort eats
Gulfport, Florida, USA
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French & continental cuisine
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:
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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10
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8
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2
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Food quality
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10
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6.5
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3.5
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Plate presentation
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10
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9
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1
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Customer service
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13
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6
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7
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Alcohol and other beverages
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10
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7
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3
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Total regular points awarded
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53
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36.5
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16.5
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.688679245283019
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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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0.0188679245283019
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.707547169811321
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Stars Awarded (see chart below)
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0 - 5
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1
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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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1 of 5 Stars:
71% Rating with a 1 point “wow” bonus
An Average Dining Experience
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Wine rating:
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5 of 10
Old World selections:
France, Italy
New World selections:
Argentina, Australia, California, New Zealand, Washington State
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Corkage fee’s:
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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, Irish
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
Pescatarian, Vegetarian Options
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Reservations:
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Not Required
Walk-Ins:
Accepted
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Dress code:
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Casual attire
It’s Florida, everybody wears 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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Trendy, Lounge, Business parties, Hotspot, Great bar, Great outdoor dining, Good for special occasions, Scenic views, Hole-in-the-wall, 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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Medium to 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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O’Maddy’s:
5405 Shore Blvd South,
Gulfport, Florida 33707
Contact Information:
Restaurant website:
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Maître d or host:
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+1 727-323-8643
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webpage 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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Other Pictures:
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| Penne Mac and Cheese |
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| Parmesan Fries |
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