I've seen Limeys & we almost stopped one evening, but the place always seems to be packed (which sometimes isn't a bad thing).

Pizza/wings, big screens, & cheap beer sounds right up my ally. Then add in the fact it's close to home & I believe you have your classic "no brainer". I will definately check it out when I come down & hopefully meet some of the locals.

Very cool. Hope to see you around.

Oh, And if you want to stop-in somewhere by boat that's close to home, check out Fish Tales at the Harborage Marina (15th Ave S, downtown St. Pete). It's a quiet little place to tie up and grab a bite and a drink - I call it my 'Cheers' (where everybody knows you name). Another option is Fresca's, which is directly adjacent to the southern side of the pier. They just put in new docks there and is a great place to tie up for a while to get you right into the heart of downtown St. Pete.

Take it Easy!

CigDaze, tell me more about Fresca's. Do you go up the canal like you are going to Fish Tails? South of the Pier is the airport so I am confused where these docks are.

Since Rattlefish closed Lisa and I are miserable with no close boating resturant

I hear ya, Rattlefish was a great hangout. Bummer :(
Fresco's is great.
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Fresco's Waterfront Bistro
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Mike - see attached aerial from Google Earth - Frescos is marked wtih a yellow push pin. Enter south of the Pier.

Have not been there since the got the new docks - loved the place before, but docking was always a bit of a challenge.

Thanks Cig and Dirt! Anyone want to come over and go for ride to check Fresco's out? I might take the boat over this weekend.

Will take you up on the ride some other weekend - we have a friend's birthday BBQ on Saturday afternoon and forced family fun on Easter Sunday...

Whos going to the Poker run next weekend?

It's official: I won't be ready. :(

I was on your side of the state this past weekend, it's gorgeous over there