The Getaway

The tiki/beach vibe here is unmatched, 10/10 would recommend. Menu is extensive and the plates we ordered in general did not disappoint. The Cuban sandwich was spectacular, and while the shrimp tacos alone had great flavor I found it odd that it was serviced with tortilla chips but no salsa. May just be me but seems like a simple no-brainer combination. Service was ok, had to flag down the server a few times for refills and the check but he was always within eyeshot so that made it easier (he just didn’t visit our table proactively very often). All in all, would return for the waterfront view and Caribbean vibe/food, we dined in the pouring rain and could still enjoy the scenery from the covered patio!!

Overall, this was a really awesome vibe. We had a reservation and we got there and we were seated pretty quickly, but it took about 15 to 20 minutes for a server to come over to us. Once we had the server, we got our drinks which were delicious and the food was also good. There was a lot of bees all over the place while eating. Obviously this is an outdoor restaurant but just wanted to state that fact. It was an occasion hard to get a hold of our server and we ordered appetizers and entrées, and unfortunately everything came out all at once. Overall, the vibe was good and we would go back. It’s absolutely beautiful there.

They deceitfully overcharge. We had an additional 5% included in our subtotal. I ordered 3 items and no drinks. I did NOT add wrong. The overcharge was exactly 5.00% and shockingly (not really) there was no detail receipt in the folder. Gee, I wonder why… Yeah, the atmosphere is great. Service was fine. However, the food had little flavor and the drinks (which I purchased at the bar before being seated) were incredibly weak and very sour for the $$$. Definitely a one-and-done place. Much better waterfront options in St Pete where they don’t fraudulently overcharge you and not give you the tab so you won’t notice. Will never return.

We came to The Getaway for a Friday night date. Overall, the experience was okay. We were seated quickly and the hostess was very kind. The scenery and atmosphere are definitely the highlight. The view is beautiful and the space is nicely decorated. That part of the experience really stands out. The Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer was fresh, flavorful, and easily the best part of the meal. Unfortunately, the rest of the food was very average. I ordered the fish sandwich, which is listed on the menu as coming with remoulade. I asked for no tomato, but it arrived with tomato anyway. The sandwich itself was dry and lacked flavor. The batter did not seem seasoned, and the remoulade was missing entirely. It was just fish, lettuce, onion, and tomato on a very thick bun with no sauce. By the time someone came by to ask for the remoulade, the sandwich was already getting cold. The fish itself was good quality, but the execution fell short. Also worth noting, there are no substitution options for sides other than choosing between two other types of fries (sweet potato or Yuca) My husband ordered the patty melt. It was good, but nothing memorable. Fries were good. Drinks.. I ordered a mojito and asked for a different spirit, other than rum. I expected an upcharge, but the drink went from $13 to $21 with no mention that the liquor change would be an additional $8. When I asked about it, we were told that the gin we asked for comes as a 3 ounce pour instead of a standard 1.5 ounce, essentially a double that I did not ask for. That was disappointing and should have been communicated upfront. Overall, the experience was lacking. The food was okay, with the exception of the shrimp appetizer. The views and atmosphere are great, and it may be a nice spot for drinks and vibes, but we likely will not return for the food.

I found this place on TikTok and decided to bring my husband here for lunch for his birthday. The location is beautiful and relaxing since it’s right by the water. Unfortunately, the overall experience didn’t match the scenery. The service was lackluster, and the food was just okay—nothing that stood out. Also, you really have to keep your food covered or you’ll end up sharing your meal with the birds, which was a big disappointment and takes away from the dining experience. Our server, Gregory, was the bright spot of the visit. He was friendly and did a decent job—I’d give him a solid B with room for improvement. This place has potential because of the location, but they definitely need to tighten up in several areas before I’d recommend it.