Another Visit To The Grille In Pass-A-Grille
Pass-A-Grille, Florida, USA
Cuisine Style: American, Beach food, Breakfast
Average Price: $
Overall Rating: 1/5
Dined in: December 2018
By Sean Overpeck (CFE)
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Paradise Grille Zomato rating:
The Paradise Grille on historic Pass-A-Grille is one of about ten restaurants on a small peninsula less than two miles long just south of the tourism meccas of St Pete and Clearwater Beaches. The grille is situated next to the main beach access which has a market several days a week, local singers, and sprawling beaches looking out to the Gulf of Mexico where weddings or simple gatherings are common and daily event.
Menu:
- Omelets
- Egg Platters
- Breakfast Sandwiches
- Other Breakfast (French Toast, Gravy, Biscuits etc)
- Appetizers
- Salads
- Burgers
- Sandwiches and Wraps
- Entrees
- Desserts
On previous visits to Paradise Grille we shared the biscuits and country gravy dish served with some fried potatoes, the breakfast burrito also served with fried potatoes, turkey burger and the patty melt sandwich. On the last review I asked the question is Paradise Grille worth visiting again? It does not score points for fine restaurant dining, as it is a beach place and you have to expect that type of food. This is the third review based on the third, forth, and fifth visits in December 2018 with local and out of state friends, so yes we continue to return over and over again.
From these visits I noticed that the beer selection had increased from the previous visits. Between all of us we enjoyed beers from a Schöfferhofer Hefeweizen which is brewed in Bavarian tradition using wheat malt dating back to the 1400s, only my wife had their grapefruit infused beer the very first Hefeweizen 50/50 blend with grapefruit in the world. This was followed up by an IPA from the Big Storm Brewery based out of Tampa, Florida and an IPA from Goose Island.
The selections we tried on these visits included the fish and chips, lightly battered cod deep fried to a nice and flaky golden brown served with French fries and a tartar sauce. The dish came with two pieces that looked like tender fingers over a small batch of fries and a side of coleslaw.
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| Paradise Grille / Fish and Chips |
The perfect hangover food comes next, and one thing Saint Petersburg is known for beyond hangover and beach foods is it hamburgers, and there are many good ones around town. The burgers at Paradise Grille do hit the spot from our friends trying the regular cheeseburger to me ordering the black and bleu burger with a generous amount of blackened seasoning and a crumble blue cheese. The beef was juicy and not over cooked. Blend in the seasoning and pungency of the cheese, made for a nice afternoon delight.
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| Paradise Grille / Black and Bleu Burger |
Other selections from our group included a house salad with choice of dressing and two different paradise breakfast plates, one with scrambled egg and bacon and the other with ham that had over medium eggs. This is a good little spot for classic comfort American beach food. You place your order, find a wood bench with shade from an umbrella over looking the Gulf of Mexico, and wait with a number as your food gets delivered. With five visits and three reviews, we will not stop coming to this local dive, especially when the market is open or if we are having a beach day.
Dessert:
We did not have dessert during these visits.
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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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 are an average dining experience like most restaurants. On the first two reviews their score was 0.5 and 1 of 5 stars, so they have remained at the same standing from my previous visits.
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 ?? 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 Paradise Grille:
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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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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:
$17.00 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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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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Other Paradise Grille Pictures:
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| Paradise Grille / Cheeseburger |
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| Paradise Grille / Ham and Eggs |
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| Paradise Grille / House Salad |
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| Paradise Grille / Scrambled Breakfast |
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| Paradise Grille / Biscuit and Gravy |
“Culinary perfection consists not in doing extraordinary things,
But in doing ordinary things extraordinarily well.”
-Angelique Arnauld (1591-1661)
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TTFN
