★★★★★
The food is outstanding, with fresh and flavorful shrimp dishes that are simply amazing. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming — a perfect spot for a great meal in Ybor.
Seafood Restaurants · Ybor City · Tampa
Shrimp &
Co. Restaurant
01
The place
Shrimp & Co. Restaurant is a Caribbean-Cajun seafood spot in Ybor City, Tampa, located at 2202 E 7th Ave in the historic 7th Avenue district. Opened in July 2009, the kitchen serves an island- and creole-inspired menu of crispy fried fish, bayou oysters, and steam pots packed with whole crawfish and blue crabs. Signature dishes include Shrimp & Grits with Andouille sausage, Shrimp Mofongo built on mashed green plantain with Caribbean mojo, and the Shrimp and Co. Po'Boy. The dining room is a down-home shack styled with red-checkered tablecloths. Hours run Tuesday through Thursday 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 9:30pm, and Sunday noon to 8pm; closed Monday. Phone orders are taken at (813) 374-0192, and takeout plus delivery are available through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates.
Tucked into the brick storefronts of Ybor City's historic 7th Avenue, Shrimp & Co. has been Tampa's go-to Caribbean-Cajun seafood shack since July 2009. The vibe is unpretentious — red-checkered tablecloths, fast-moving servers, and a menu that pulls from New Orleans bayou cooking and Puerto Rican island flavors. It sits a short walk from the Ybor City State Museum and the TECO streetcar stop, making it an easy stop before or after a stroll through the Latin Quarter.
Start with the crispy calamari or a shrimp empanada, then go straight for the heavy hitters: Shrimp & Grits with smoked bacon and Andouille sausage, the Shrimp Mofongo stuffed with mojo-style Caribbean shrimp, or the Shrimp and Co. Po'Boy on a soft baguette. Groups should split a steam pot — fresh pink shrimp from the Tampa docks, snow crab clusters, red potatoes, and corn cobettes. Fried oysters, fried green tomatoes, and hush puppies round out the Southern side of the menu.
The restaurant takes walk-ins only and seating is first-come, first-served, so weekends fill up quickly during lunch and early dinner. Street parking is available along E 7th Avenue and side streets, with paid lots throughout Ybor City. Takeout is offered directly by phone, and delivery is live on DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates.
Caribbean-Cajun seafood menu
Family-owned, open since July 2009
Walk-in seating, no reservations required
Takeout available by phone
What to expect
Casual, counter-style seafood shack in Ybor City with red-checkered tablecloths, a Caribbean-Cajun menu, and a loyal local following. Expect generous portions, walk-in seating only, and a soundtrack of clattering steam pots. Best for lunch, an early dinner before Ybor nightlife, or a takeout order picked up at the door.
Then come for the photos
03
The shop, in frames
Sponsored · Florida Hidden Spots
04
What people are saying
★★★★★
The fried shrimp excels in taste, but the fried oysters take it to another level of excellence. Calamari and hush puppies were spot on.
★★★★★
Shrimp mofongo and the shrimp and grits were both incredible. Waiter was friendly and attentive, and prices were very reasonable for this quality of seafood.
05
Frequently asked
Does Shrimp & Co. take reservations?
No — seating is walk-in and first-come, first-served. Weekends can fill up quickly during lunch and early dinner, so arriving before peak hours is recommended.
Is Shrimp & Co. dog friendly?
The indoor dining room is not pet-friendly, but well-behaved leashed dogs are typically welcome at any outdoor sidewalk seating along 7th Avenue. Service animals are always allowed.
Where do I park near Shrimp & Co.?
Free street parking is available along E 7th Avenue and side streets in Ybor City, and several paid public lots and garages sit within a two-block walk. The TECO streetcar stops nearby for car-free access from downtown Tampa.
What are the most popular dishes at Shrimp & Co.?
The top-ordered items are the Shrimp and Co. Po'Boy, Crispy Calamari, Shrimp Empanada, Shrimp & Grits with Andouille sausage, and the Shrimp Mofongo. Steam pots with crawfish or blue crab are the go-to for groups.
What are Shrimp & Co.'s hours?
Tuesday through Thursday 11am to 8pm, Friday and Saturday 11am to 9:30pm, and Sunday noon to 8pm. The restaurant is closed on Mondays.
Does Shrimp & Co. offer takeout or delivery?
Yes. Takeout can be ordered directly by phone at (813) 374-0192, and delivery is available through DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Postmates.
06
Closest spots by distance
Other places to fold into the same trip — measured straight-line from Shrimp & Co. Restaurant.
07
