Some of the best meals in Florida hide in plain sight, tucked into a corner of the beach where you would never think to look. I stumbled onto a low-key spot where the crab cakes are packed with real lump crab and almost no filler, the kind of dish that makes you close your eyes for a second.
Add a balcony that looks out over the Gulf and a friendly crew, and you have a place worth remembering. Here is everything that makes this little beach gem so special.
A Beach Gem Hiding in Pass-a-Grille
Wander down to the quiet end of St. Pete Beach and you will find a laid-back seafood spot that feels like a secret the locals keep to themselves. Sitting at 709 Gulf Way in the charming Pass-a-Grille neighborhood, it is the kind of place you drive past unless someone tips you off.
The setting is unfussy and welcoming, a casual sports-and-seafood eatery with ocean views that do a lot of the talking. Regulars often describe it as a hidden gem, and that description fits…