Mystic Fish

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   Stefan

   Miami

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Melissa was a great server. Food 8 out of 10. We'd repeat for sure.
   

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   John

   Tampa

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Mystic Fish is our favorite restaurant for special occasions, but it's great for just a night out (especially the day our house cleaners do a deep clean on our kitchen!). Last night we dined with another couple. I had made reservations ahead of time, but forgot to request our favorite server, Tom. For the second time, "someone" checked our past dining history and knew that we usually requested him. I was very happy to find that Tom was our server, and that we were assigned our "usual" table. He's the best! Very professional, but also friendly and knowledgeable, and anticipates his customers' needs. We each ordered different entrees. The pan-seared scallops, Asian-style short ribs, and bronzed tripletail were all raved over and thoroughly enjoyed. I got the crab-stuffed flounder, which was a bit disappointing. The flounder was tender and flaky, and very tasty. Unfortunately, the crab stuffing was seasoned with Old Bay or something similar -- a taste I do not enjoy at all -- and overpowered the flounder. The beurre blanc was a bit runnier than I expected, but had a subtle lemon flavor that went well with the fish. It didn't go as well with the green beans or mashed potatoes that ended up swimming in it. I ended up eating a good portion of the flounder, and my husband finished the rest of the fish and the crab, which he thought was very good. Three of us had dessert. I love the small portions for a very reasonable price. There's just enough to enjoy without getting over-full. We had the creme brulee, espresso pots de creme and Key lime pie. Each one was perfect. This is the first time in dozens of visits that I've ever not completely enjoyed my meal. Everyone else at the table enjoyed theirs immensely. We'll definitely be back, but I'll know better than to have any crab-stuffed entrees in the future. (This account is under my husband's name, but he did not write the review,)
   

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   Schrayer

   Tampa

   14 reviews

   5.0

   14 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food at Mystic fish never disappoints. It’s been consistently great for the last 20 years. The early bird special can’t be beat. The portions are good and the value is amazing . I always enjoy their house wine as well . For the grand finale I have to have their white chocolate bread pudding with Carmel salted gililato. Our favorite restaurant for any occasion .
   

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   Russell

   Tampa

   17 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   17 reviews

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Fabulous restaurant, terrific food, cannot recommend highly enough
   

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   GERALD

   Tampa

   41 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   41 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Food and service was fantastic. Very happy with John as our waiter.
   

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   Anita

   Tampa

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful evening. Avery , our waiter was great!
   

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   Linda

   Tampa

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on November 15, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was GREAT. Our server, Melissa was great and the doorman Richard was always as cordial and friendly as ever!!! Just love it!!! L Myers
   

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   Evelyn

   Tampa

   2 reviews

   2.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on November 13, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   This is the 2nd time we had Tim S take care of us and I must say, I never want him to be my waiter again. He is very slow to initially come to the table, and when we asked him, no more than 5 times for a Diet Coke, he had attitude and it arrived after a super long wait.
   

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   Kitty

   Orlando

   16 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   16 reviews

   Dined on November 12, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   excellent on all levels! seafood entrees are awesome!
   

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    Lisa

    Tampa

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent first visit. Beginning to end was 5⭐️ I am gf and chef prepared me an amazing grouper! They actually have a flourless dessert 😋 and coffee was a perfect end. The servers served and took plates away very old school efficiency! I wish I lived closer!
    

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