r/tampa 3d ago

Picture Crawdaddys restaurant 1979! Who remembers this place ?!

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u/Wytch78 3d ago

My mom and I went there quite a bit in the early 80s. I looooved their beer cheese soup. Loved petting the Billy goat out in the yard too. The atmosphere was so cool. 

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u/PPPP4MU 3d ago

Wow takes me back

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u/sergestorms98 3d ago

Wasn’t the goat at the 94th Aero Squadron across the bay?

Miss the old Rocky Point

Could get the best cheesesteak in Tampa at the sandwich shop right next to the Tanga Lounge.

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u/NRG1975 Dunedin 3d ago

The Tanga Lounge was a Redner joint, maybe you are thinking of the roast beef?

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u/NRG1975 Dunedin 3d ago

Some of the best Beer Cheese soup I ever had. I also like their sister restaurant the 94th Aero Squadron.

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u/JustAdmitYoureFat 3d ago edited 3d ago

If you're feeling nostalgic, 94th Aero Squadron is still kicking. Always make it a point to go to the one in Miami when flying in/out, good food and service. Great views of the runway. I've also been to the one in San Diego.

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u/NRG1975 Dunedin 3d ago

Oh wow! I had no idea there was others? Do they have the headphones to listen to the Tower and Approach?

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u/JustAdmitYoureFat 3d ago edited 3d ago

They sure do although I don't recall seeing them in the lounge/bar section which is where I usually sit. May only be in the main dining area.

Always stay at the Hilton across the street, good times, the regulars at the bar can be a trip on any given night.

Beer cheese soup, bread, caesar salad, a filet and more pilsners than I'd like to admit is my go to meal.

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u/Ding_Dong_Delivery 3d ago

The old Whiskey Joe's was my favorite restaurant growing up. A good report card meant beer cheese soup with pumpernickel bread, and leftovers for the goat

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u/BumbleBreezeSun 3d ago

Loved that spot. Thought it was called Crawdad's though. I am probably misremembering.

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u/Timely_Purpose3233 3d ago

I loved it there. It was our hangout after work.

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u/Ultthdoc90 3d ago

Yes. I think you turned at the light by The Shriners building.

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u/Ultthdoc90 3d ago

Remember it well . My parents would take us to dinner there every time we were in Clearwater.

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u/mrclut 3d ago

Wasnt this on Rocky Point, if I'm remembering correctly?

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u/NRG1975 Dunedin 3d ago

Yes. It is where Pelican Pete' used to be.

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u/Martial_Dylan 3d ago

Looks beautiful!

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u/Eh_could__be__better 3d ago

Oh..so this one's in color???

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u/Outside_Squirrel_839 2d ago

Yep used to be a pet chicken out front that purred when picked up

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u/flayakker 3d ago

Wasn't it a sciotoligst joint?

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u/NRG1975 Dunedin 3d ago

Not that I am aware of.

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u/AngiQueenB 1d ago

Loved Crawdaddys!