August 2018 review / July 2016 review
American Grill Favorites On The Beach In Paradise
Pass-A-Grille, Florida, USA
Cuisine Style: American, Beach food, Breakfast
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 1/5
Dined in: August 2018
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Paradise Grille Zomato rating:
Remember the David Lee Roth Song, ‘just like living in paradise?’ Well, you have arrived. On the southernmost end of St. Pete Beach is a small strip of land near Shell Key and Fort De Soto. There is a barrier peninsula less than two miles long, where fishing, dolphin watching, beautiful sunsets, and weddings on the beach are commonplace. First explored by the Spanish in1528 when Pánfilo de Narváez anchoring off the coast, historic Pass-A-Grille is an escape away from the hustle and bustle of the busy St. Pete and Treasure Island beaches to the North. My wife and I visit Pass-A-Grille often to take our dogs to a nice quiet beach and finish off at the market near to where the Paradise Grille restaurant is located. The peninsula also has some other great little restaurants, bars, and dives to eat at as well.
Menu:
- Omelets
- Egg Platters
- Breakfast Sandwiches
- Other Breakfast (French Toast, Gravy, Biscuits etc)
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Burgers
- Sandwiches and Wraps
- Entrees
- Desserts
On our first visit to Paradise Grille, we shared the biscuits and country gravy dish served with some fried potatoes, and the breakfast burrito also served with fried potatoes. On this visit, we came for a lunch where my wife had the turkey burger, a little dry to my taste, served with melted white American cheese and your typical fixings. One thing about Paradise Grille is that they are not a fancy fine dining place, but it is at most times good comfort and beach food to enjoy without the need for a full dining experience. Just order, pay, grab your food, then either sit at their picnic benches, or go.
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| Paradise Grille / Turkey burger |
I had the patty melt sandwich which again was a little dry, but that was made up for with the extra cheese and sautéed onions. The burger patty was made fresh with an 80/20 ratio versus a pre-made patty from a corporate company delivered frozen, so as to why it was dry as it was, I do not know. But as I mentioned earlier, Paradise Grille does not score points for fine restaurant dining, it is a beach place. Would I go back again? This was our second visit, and It won’t be our last. The patty melt went down well with a bottle of beer called Shock Top Belgian White by Anheuser-Busch.
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| Paradise Grille / Patty Melt |
Dessert:
We did not have dessert on this visit.
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Other noteworthy Beach food articles and restaurants similar to Paradise Grille:
This type of food is common the world around as food you pack to go to the beach with or eat out at a local beach restaurant. It can also be a restaurant that is right on the beach where you don’t need a dress code, and sand is on the floor of the beach. It includes sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, casual + comfort foods, and cold beverages.
Beachcomber Bar and Grill Comfort foods and drinks at the Don CeSar, in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Bongos Bar and Grille Eclectic beachfront bistro, Cuban and American cuisine, in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Crab Daddy’s Waterfront beach and seafood bar in St. Pete Beach, Florida
Dunes Beach Restaurant and Bar Eclectic Cape Malay cuisine w/sushi in Hout Bay, South Africa
Nepa Hut Beach Bar Attached to the Magnuson Hotel, Marina Cove, St Petersburg, Florida
See the whole list by visiting “The Wine Dine and Play Article Glossary”
Other Pass-a-Grille / St. Pete Beach restaurants and articles on Wine Dine and Play:
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Beachside Victorian-Style seafood restaurant
Pass-a-Grille / St Pete Beach
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Med-Latin and tapas café with 360 views
St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA
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Buzzy seafood spot and 360-degree views
St. Pete Beach, Florida, USA
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A Few Florida Favorites:
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A Jazzy Upscale Seafood Eatery chain in 9 States
Tampa, Florida, USA
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Relaxed waterfront seafood restaurant
Tierra Verde
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Presented at the Food and Wine Festival
Key West, Florida, USA
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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 Paradise Grille a 1 out of 5 stars, meaning that they an average dining experience. The first review score was 0.5 of 5 stars, so they have improved from my last visit.
Scores are detailed in the factor chart below:
Formula Factor Conclusions and Overall Ratings for Paradise Grille
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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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9
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7
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2
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Food quality
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11
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8
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3
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Plate presentation
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10
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5
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5
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Customer service
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0
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0
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0
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Alcohol and other beverages
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3
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3
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0
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Total regular points awarded
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33
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23
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10
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Total percentage — less the Bonus
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0.696969696969697
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“Wow” factor BONUS
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5
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0
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0
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Total bonus percentage
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0
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Total percentage and bonus for a final star rating
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0.696969696969697
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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:
70% Rating with a 0 point “wow” bonus
An Average Dining Experience
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Corkage fees:
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Paradise Grille 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 at RESTAURANT NAME:
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American, Beach Food
Allergen or dietary accommodations:
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 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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Paradise Grille Experiences:
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Great outdoor dining, 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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Paradise Grille has 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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Low
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Smoking:
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Paradise Grille is a non-smoking restaurant
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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:
$4.00 USD
Paradise Grille:
900 Gulf Way
Pass-a-Grille Beach
Florida 33706
Contact Information:
Serving hours:
Eastern Standard Time
(GMT, Zulu, or UTC - 5:00)
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Mon-Sun
8:00 am - 8:30 pm
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Social Media
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Accolades for Paradise Grille:
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But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
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