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Skidders Restaurant, St Pete Beach, FL

Skidders Restaurant

3.3
3.3
56 Reviews
$31 to $50
Greek
Neighborhood Favorite! Skidders has proudly been on St Pete Beach for over 30 years. Its unique blend of Greek, Italian and American favorites make it an ideal place for groups and families. There is something for everyone at Skidders Restaurant on St Pete Beach! Skidders is a popular Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner spot. Expect a busy brunch on Saturday and Sunday as well as having several gluten free options for those who have special dining needs. Located directly on Gulf Blvd across from The Tradewinds Resort on St Pete Beach.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Italian, American
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (727) 360-1029
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire

What 56 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

3.3
3.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.2Food
  • 3.9Service
  • 3.4Ambience
  • 3.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tampa

    Kid-friendly

56 Reviews
  1. CindyT

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 28, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Our waiter was very friendly and efficient. Wine selection was good. Our meal was very good and reasonably priced.

    Skidders RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

    Thank You for visiting us Cindy. We appreciate your business and hope to see you again soon.

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  2. Leslie

    Orlando

    9 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience3
    We miss the old Skidders! The menu was smaller with fewer choices, the Saganki was not good and then rice pudding was runny. Very disappointing.

    Skidders RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

    Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We genuinely appreciate your feedback, and we're sorry to hear that your recent experience did not meet your expectations. We understand the sentiment about missing the old Skidders, and we apologize for any disappointment caused by the changes in the menu and the quality of specific dishes. Your comments regarding the Saganki and rice pudding are concerning, and we want to assure you that we take these matters seriously. We are actively reviewing our menu and culinary processes to address the issues you've raised. Your feedback is invaluable. Thank you again for bringing this to our attention.

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  3. RussellE

    Orlando

    8 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    overall2food1service5ambience3
    Our reservation time was 7:30 and we were seated right away. Our server was great. There was definitely something wrong with the kitchen. Some of the group got appetizers which come out after 8:00 pm and not together. We were told there were no French fries or rice as sides. Half of us got our meals at 8:40 and the other half got theirs at 9:00 p.m. The server kept apologizing for the delay. The gyro meat was cold and tough. We were surprised a manager never came to the table to check on us or apologize for the wait. The server offered us free desserts and 10% off the meal. The other surprise was the 20% “large party” fee that was added to all our checks but no one mentioned it. The server was great and handled the situation the best he could and said they were having issues in the kitchen. It should never take 90 minutes to fix gyros. Hope it was just a bad night for them.

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  4. CurtD

    Tampa

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience1
    Thanksgiving Dinner. Reservation made on Open Table for 6:30 was misplaced. Walk-ins seated before us. Slow food service. Order wrong. Ham dry. No gravy for mashed potatoes & stuffing. Never again

    Skidders RestaurantResponded 2 days ago

    We sincerely apologize for the challenges you experienced during your Thanksgiving dinner at our restaurant. Your feedback is disheartening, and we understand the importance of special occasions like Thanksgiving. We are deeply sorry for the oversight with your reservation, the delay in seating, and the slow service. Your concerns about the order accuracy, dry ham, and missing gravy for mashed potatoes and stuffing are not reflective of the standard we aim to uphold. We take your comments seriously and have conducted a thorough review with our team to address the issues you encountered. Thank you for bringing this to our attention. Sincerely, Skidders Restaurant Management Team

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  5. LindseyJ

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited for Thanksgiving dinner and breakfast the next morning. Both were great! Breakfast was the best I’ve ever had put

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    We dined on Thanksgiving Day while on vacation. I was hoping this was going to be a great experience from other reviews, but there were some downfalls. We sat on the patio and waited 25mins for anyone to come help us. Only after my husband went to the hostess stand to inquire about a server. The hostess ended up waiting on us which was odd because there seemed to be plenty of staff around. The food was good, so that redeemed a little. At the end of our meal, another family was sat next to us and had the same issue, no one helping them. Once again, the hostess waited on them like us. She was very sweet and did a good job. It's just hard to give more stars as we waited so long with 2 young kids to get any service. They did comp some things for us which was nice. I probably won't pick this place next Thanksgiving, but maybe on another less busy night.

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  7. SusanS

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was good and plentiful. One of our favorite restaurants.

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  8. SuzieD

    San Antonio

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience4
    Food was luke warm. Asked for lamb chops to be med well and they were rare. Wasn’t as good of an experience as we have had in the past.

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  9. LenaG

    Tampa

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2023

    overall3food2service2ambience2
    We ate the Thanksgiving special. The turkey was good. Very little gravy. The ham was dried out and tasteless. The scalloped potatoes were not done. The mac and cheese was dry and blah. The manager swearing in the background was unprofessional. Disappointing, Probably will not recommend.

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  10. Larry

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    I have eaten at Skidders for years. Something has changed. I heard that the restaurant had been sold but I cannot confirm that. I was very disappointed.

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    3.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I had the gyro. It was out if this world delicious. My husband had a salad with grilled chicken. It was just average. The bread they brought to the table was stale sesame hamburger buns. VERY disappointing. The restaurant was almost empty at 5:30,PM. Decor was very dreary and dull.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    Richmond

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience3
    Bread had mixed opinions at the table. Asked for pizza without onions, mushrooms, and peppers. I saw the pizza get placed in the delivery window, our server said something to the kitchen, and then they removed the pizza from the delivery window. It came out with onions and peppers still on it. I assume they tried to pick the obvious onions and peppers off and they couldn’t see the ones buried in the sauce. It was a good thing we did not have allergies because they did not correct the problem the right way. My daughter didn’t like her Hawaiian pizza. They never delivered my sister-in-law her side salad. My wife was not a fan of the Greek salad with her gyro platter. My father-in-law ordered calamari and he said it was like chewing gum (my sister-in-law said the same thing). He did not ask to send it back, but the server insisted. The second batch came out very similar. The server tried it and disagreed with him, but took it off of the check. My wife ordered the key lime pie as a dessert and she did not like the syrup on it. My in-laws ordered cheesecake and they were fine with it. To cap the night off, we were automatically charged a 20% tip for a “large” party even though there were only six of us. It was the only bad meal on our vacation. We will never go back.

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  13. Nate

    Tampa

    487 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    487 reviews

    Dined on October 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our first time and not our last. The food was delicious and service was great. Brooklyn was our server and did a great job. Very large portions.

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  14. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    The food was not seasoned at all, my steak had no salt or pepper on it! our waitress was very nice, but kitchen was very slow even though restaurant was not busy. Took forever to get our food, and we noticed others having the same issues.

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  15. Gigi

    Orlando

    10 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience1
    We dubbed this Skid Marks. This was without a doubt the most disgusting food we’ve eaten in years. Tried to eat I should say. We regret it!! After one bite we sent back the omelet-then got French toast. So bad. Disgusting syrup etc etc etc. Never again.

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  16. TerraD

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience3
    My chicken was extremely overly cooked/dry, rice was stale

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The menu choices were excellent and the food was amazing! We had a party of 7 and everyone loved their food and drinks!

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  18. MarshallH

    Orlando

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Great service. Great food. Great service.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great breakfast and servers! Will be coming back to this place again soon!

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  20. NevaH

    Louisville

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We go to Skidders every year on our family vacation.The food is always good and the people are so friendly. We really enjoy their breakfast but dinner is good also

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  21. GarlandC

    Louisville

    4 reviews

    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall2food4service2ambience2
    We made reservations on here and guy seemed overwhelmed when we walked in. Our blonde, older Waitress was aggressive. It was weird. Grabbing plates out of our hand. Then she asked for our card before even showing a receipt. We did have 8 people, she said 20% gratuity was added but when we got our receipt it had 22% added. Very shady to lie about it. We Always tip well, but the nice dark haired girl that came to refill our drinks deserved way more than our blonde waitress. It was my dads birthday and I wish we would’ve chosen somewhere else.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Cincinnati

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    The waitress was good. The salad and appetizers came out quickly. When our fish dinner came out, it was still pink inside. It was uncooked and not edible. We waited another 45 to 50 minutes, and still no main course. They had a party of at least 32 people out  on the patio. They clearly were unable to accommodate the amount of people that they had. The manager came to our table and said that they were short staffed. 

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  23. KathiS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We are having a family reunion and we were very well taken care of. The food was phenomenal and the staff were courteous and helpful. They remembered it was my daughters birthday and she loved her surprise slice of chocolate deliciousness! Thank you!

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  24. JesusB

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall4food3service3ambience3
    Positive: Good parking always a plus on the beach. The staff was friendly. Had the Fra DiaVolvo which was loaded with scallops and shrimp. Someone came around giving free shots of Ouzo even though I'm not a fan of the licorice flavor, this one was excellent. The only thing which could be improved was the bread. It was dry and served at room temperature with cold butter. They should warm the bread before serving and keep the butter at room temperature. Not fancy but reasonably priced and a good all around value.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Always have great service, stop here every time we visit!

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  26. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Good food. Good setting and friendly service. Noise level a bit high but what you would expect.

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  27. RoxyM

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Skidders was a delightful surprise, we have lived in the area but never tried Skidders and I'm glad we wandered in. The waitress was very personable, very attentive, the food was very good. I was happy when I saw our bill at the end of the evening was very reasonable. Will be revisiting very soon.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very happy with service and meal! Great waiter who was very attentive. We enjoyed our meal, the service was great, the waiter was very attentive

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    20 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Decided to go here based on the ratings. What a mistake! Meatball parm bread came out burnt. I wish I would of taken a picture. Why the cook/waitress decided to serve this is mind boggling. After sending it back, the second sandwich wasn’t burnt and looked much better. Taste was just okay. Also ordered stuffed shrimp. Crabmeat was imitation and more rice than anything. That was different as I never had it cooked this way. Again, just okay. After speaking to someone, I was told the place was bought out about 3 months ago and it’s been going downhill. Never again and I wouldn’t recommend this. We should of know walking into the place and just a few tables were occupied on July 4th weekend.

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  30. CameronM

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 26, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience1
    Food was overpriced and not good. Nothing had seasoning on it and the sautéed spinach was pretty much just oil. Service was okay and apologetic but I wouldn’t waste my time and money going there.

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  31. Jack

    Key West

    12 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 23, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience2
    Good service but more of a dinner feel, less of a beach restaurant feel. Food was ok but it is more of a older crowd.

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  32. ExpatinBrazil

    Denver

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great seafood options, along with yummy Greek specialties too. Good value for the money, and very friendly servers.

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  33. BermiseA

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    To begin, the bread was boring, then my food was ok, I got the chicken Marsala with pasta. My husband’s food was not worth the money, he ordered the salmon with garlic pasta and it lacked flavor. For the prices in this place food was not worth it.

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  34. JasonF

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place rocks! The staff treats you like family, true to its Greek roots. Don't forget to order Saganaki for an app and the seafood dishes were perfection. Enjoy!

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Louisville

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on June 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Skidders has been exceptional always in every way. We’ve owned a place here 22 years. This morning I tried the Greek yogurt with fresh strawberries, granola and honey - to die for, my husband had a scramble with potato cakes omg. Service was impeccable as always. We sat out front. Just lovely! This community is very lucky to have Skidders.

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  36. MonaD

    Tallahassee

    7 reviews

    2.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    The Greek flaming cheese tasted scorched and burnt. It had an awful taste. Pizza was nothing special. Gyro was pretty good. Bread was very generic and cold. Waiter had no personality at all. All he noticed was my chest all evening! Will probably never go back. Thank God most of it was part of a birthday gift certificate.

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The staff and owner were amazing! Great food and great people.

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  38. CameronB

    St. Louis

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants in St Pete area and the BEST pizza in the world! I wish we lived closer! Seriously best pizza. The crust alone is perfect. Love it ! When we come to town it’s a must get.

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  39. LiveToEat

    Alabama

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    It was a holiday and full restaurant; had trouble with order; food was cold/warm and Bloody Mary tasted watered-down and uneventful. But for Florida coast restaurant standards it’s excellent place.

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  40. MiaE

    Las Vegas

    119 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    119 reviews

    Dined on May 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent and beyond our expectations. Was a shot in the dark as we had never been

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FAQs

Skidders Restaurant is rated 3.3 stars by 56 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 7 times today
Google Map for Skidders Restaurant

5799 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Tampa
  • Hours of operation
    Daily 8:00 am–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Greek, Italian, American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    None
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