Lobster Specials!
Gulfport, Florida, USA
Cuisine Style: Irish, Bar & Grill
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 2/5
Dined in: April 2018
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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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 two visits, we had the jalapeño macaroni and cheese, Dr. Randy Shuck's Hangover Burger, and the Dr. Pepper baby back ribs. On the second visit, our group had the Jamal's Firecracker Burger, the Beccy Burger, parmesan french fries and the penne macaroni and cheese.
On this third visit, my wife, daughter, and parents were part of the group, managing to catch the last open table on their very long and sprawling patio, where my only complaint would be that they have packed the tables in too tight. Sometimes it is hard to maneuver around without slamming into a chair from another table, then needing to apologize to that person. My dad and enjoyed some Yuengling beers while my wife had one of her favorites go-to drinks, a tequila with Cuervo Silver, then an upgrade for drink number two to 1800, both with grapefruit juice.
Going around the table my stepmother had the Adam’s awesome grilled chicken sandwich (pictured at the bottom of this article) served on a brioche bun, which you can also get blackened, or fried, and my wife once again had Jamal's firecracker burger with jalapeno pesto, cream cheese, and chipotle mayo. With the burger, she had a side of the jalapeno macaroni and cheese which we ordered on the previous visits as well.
My dad has been a big fan of Reuben Sandwiches since before I can remember. Most lunches places we visit he will try one. He sets a standard to his Reuben, trying to compare and match it to the best one that he had ever had from all of his world travels, and that was inside a hotel restaurant in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The O’maddy’s version was called The Scotty with grilled pastrami, Swiss cheese, and coleslaw instead of sauerkraut piled high. Served with a homemade “3000 island dressing” - whatever that is, served on marbled rye.
My daughter had the daily special, a lobster pizza with mozzarella cheese, parsley, and shaved parmesan. The amount of lobster on the pizza was very generous given the lower price of the dish, and though it was a Tuesday, so maybe that lobster was delivered the previous week, and they were trying to get rid of it before it went bad. That is of course just a guess, but a rule of thumb is to never eat the fish special on Sunday evening or anytime on Monday because the price is low and special for a reason.
That being said, what stupid thing did I decide to do? I ordered Ashley’s lobster BLT. I must have been hungover and lost track of the date. This entree is a lobster salad with chunks of Maine lobster served in your choice of a wrap or onto a Brioche Bun with applewood smoked bacon, crisp leaf lettuce, and tomato. Like the pizza, it was a very generous amount of lobster, so much so that I could not even finish the wrap, taking half of it home.
Dessert:
By the time we had eaten those large sandwiches, none of us had room for dessert, and we took several items home with us as well. So maybe next time we will try some dessert.
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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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
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 a 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 restaurants and articles on Wine Dine and Play:
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Old-School Rustic Tuscan
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Weekly, Organic, Sustainable
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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
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A Few Florida Favorites:
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5-course American meal with a show
Fort Myers, Florida USA
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Laid-back bar with cocktails, wine, & Cigars
Key West, Florida, USA
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Eclectic and casual style seafood dishes
Melbourne, 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 not only exceeded my expectations and were far above the average dining experience of most restaurants, but they surpassed outstanding and were extraordinary. The first review score was 2 of 5, and the second review was a 1 of 5, so they have improved from my last visit to be back at the original rating.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
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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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7
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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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7
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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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38
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15
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Total percentage Before Bonus
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0.728679245283019
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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 with a bonus for the final star rating
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0.747547169811321
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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:
75% Rating with a 1 point “wow” bonus
An Extraordinary 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 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, 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)
$£€¥ x 5 - Over 400.00 (very expensive)
**Currencies reflect the world’s major travelers, restaurant, or wine connoisseur’s**
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Currency:
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Price
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United States Dollar (USD)
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$
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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:
$20.00 USD
O’Maddy’s:
5405 Shore Blvd South,
Gulfport, Florida 33707
Contact Information:
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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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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.
A few to tease you with…
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Rustic New American Fare
St. Petersburg, Florida, USA
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Contemporary, African-French Tasting Journey
Franschhoek, South Africa
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Haute Gastronomique French restaurant & bistro
Bordeaux, France
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Other Pictures:
“Culinary perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things,
But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
-Angelique Arnauld (1591-1661)
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