The Ugly Grouper Menu (2025 Update)
Introducing The Ugly Grouper, a lively music venue and bar that focuses on serving delicious seafood dishes. Located at 5704 Marina Dr in Holmes Beach, FL, this restaurant offers a range of amenities including outdoor seating, live music, and a full bar. Customers rave about the Grouper Tacos, seared tuna, and Grouper Reuben sandwich.
The reviews highlight the large portions of food, with customers mentioning that even leftovers are plentiful. The unique caramelized cheese in the fish tacos and the fantastic sauce are mentioned as standout features. The atmosphere is described as cool and family-friendly, making it a great spot for a casual lunch or dinner.
With friendly service from staff like "Smiley" and Irada, The Ugly Grouper promises a great dining experience. From the cozy vibe to the tasty seafood options, this spot is a must-visit for seafood lovers in the area.
Food Specials
TWIN TAILS
TWO BUTTER BRAISED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS, ROASTED GARLIC RISOTTO AND LEMON BUTTER BROCCOLINI
MANGO CHIMICHURRI SNAPPER
SEASONED SNAPPER FILET WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE MANGO CHIMICHURRI, CARIBBEAN RICE, AND SAUTEED ASPARAGUS
MAQUECHOUX POMPANO
(MACH-CHOO) LOCALLY CAUGHT POMPANO FILET SERVED WITH CHORIZO CREAMY CORN SAUCE, AND JASMINE WHITE RICE
JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL
JUMBO SHRIMP, SERVED WITH A SIDE OF OUR SIGNATURE UGLY COCKTAIL SAUCE
UGLY CHEESE LOGS
MADE LIKE NO OTHER, A MUST TRY FOR THE FRED CHEESE CONNOISSEUR SERVED WITH RANCH & MARINARA
CHICKEN CHUNKS
CHICKEN TENDERLON CHUNKS FRED AND SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DPPING SAUCE TOSSED IN THE SAUCE ALSO AVALABLE
PULLED PORK NACHOS
HOUSE-MADE TORTILLA CHIPS, LAYERS OF MELTED CHEESE, TOPPED WITH QUESO, SHREDDED LETTUCE, JALAPENOS, SALSA, AND SOUR CREAM
CRAB GREEN TOMATOES
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES TOPPED WITH LUMP CRAB AND DRIZZLED WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE CAJUN REMOULADE
BRUSCHETTA
VINE RPE TOMATOES, FRESH BASL, RED ONION, AND PARMESAN, DRIZZLED WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION SERVED WITH TRIBECA BAGUETTE
CHIPS & QUESO
FRED HOUSE-MADE TORTILLA CHIPS. SERVED WITH QUESO AND FRESH HOUSE-MADE SALSA
COCONUT SHRIMP
JUMBO BUTTERFLED COCONUT SHRIMP SERVED WITH PINA COLADA SAUCE
CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP
CRAB TOPPED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH A SAVORY GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE SERVED ON TRIBECA BAGUETTE
LITTLE UGLY CLAMS
FULL POUND OF CLAMS OR MUSSELS SAUTEED IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE, TOPPED WITH FRESH BASL, TOMATOES & PARMESAN CHEESE
LITTLE UGLY MUSSELS
FULL POUND OF CLAMS OR MUSSELS SAUTEED IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE, TOPPED WITH FRESH BASL, TOMATOES & PARMESAN CHEESE
ISLAND GROUPER KABOBS
KABOBS LOADED WITH FRESH GROUPER, ONION, RED PEPPERS & PINEAPPLES, DRIZZLED WITH MANGO HABANERO.
CALAMARI
LIGHTLY BREADED. SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE DYNO SAUCE
ZUCCHINI CHIPS
FRESH CUT & LIGHTLY BREADED, TOPPED WITH PARMESAN CHEESE SERVED WITH RANCH
CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SANDWICH
SOUS VIDE CHICKEN BREAST SEASONED, LIGHTLY BREADED AND FRED TOPPED WITH BACON, PEPPER JACK CHEESE SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, AND A MANGO AIOLI
UGLY BURGER
HALF POUND PATTY OF ANGUS, BRISKET, AND SHORT RIB SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH BACON JAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, PICKLE, AND CHOICE OF CHEESE
MAHI SANDWICH
BLACKENED, GRILLED, OR FRIED SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND OUR HOUSE-MADE CAJUN REMOULADE
SMOKEHOUSE PATTY MELT
SIGNATURE BURGER PATTY TOPPED WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE BBQ PULLED PORK AND CHOICE OF CHEESE SERVED ON SOURDOUGH
PULLED PORK SLIDERS
SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER DRESSED WITH PINEAPPLE COLESLAW AND PICKLES ON TWO GOURMET BRIOCHE ROLLS SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE BBQ SAUCE
FRENCH FRIES
MASHED POTATOES
COLESLAW
SEASONAL VEGETABLES
CARIBBEAN RICE
UGLY CLAM CHOWDER
OCEAN CLAMS, PARSLEY, POTATOES, AND OUR HOUSE BLEND OF SPICES
CLASSIC CAESAR
ROMANE, HERBED CROUTONS, AND GRATED PARMESAN LIGHTLY TOSSED
ISLAND CAPRESE
TOMATO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, OLIVE OL, AND A BALSAMIC GLAZE ATOP A BED OF ROMAINE TOSSED IN GOLDEN ITALIAN
UGLY GREEN SALAD
ARTISAN SPRING GREENS, CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES, RED ONION, TOPPED WITH PURPLE CABBAGE AND CARROTS CHOICE OF DRESSING
SHRIMP AND GRITS
BRAZILIAN POLENTA AND CHORIZO SAUSAGE IN A CREOLE PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE WITH JUMBO SHRIMP.
SHRIMP TACOS
CHEESE FAN TACOS STUFFED WITH JUMBO SHRIMP, CABBAGE, AND PINEAPPLE SALSA SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE DYNO SAUCE
FISH AND CHIPS
TWELVE OUNCES OF PACIFIC COD BEER BATTERED SERVED WITH FRIES
SEAFOOD PASTA
A POUND OF LITTLENECK CLAMS OR PEI MUSSELS SAUTEED WITH WHITE WINE, TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND PARMESAN SERVED OVER FETTUCCINE
BLACKENED SALMON DINNER
OZ BLACKENED ATLANTIC SALMON FILET, SERVED WITH DILL BEURRE BLANC, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, AND WHITE RICE
PESTO SHRIMP FETTUCCINE
BLACKENED SHRIMP SAUTEED OVER A BASIL PESTO FETTUCCINE DOES NOT CONTAIN PINE NUTS
UGLY JAMBALAYA
ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, JUMBO SHRIMP, AND CHICKEN SAUTEED IN OUR CARIBBEAN GUMBO WITH JASMINE RICE.
GROUPER TACOS
OUR WORLD FAMOUS GROUPER TACOS FEATURING OUR ICONIC CHEESE FAN SHELLS, DELICIOUS BLACKENED GROUPER, CABBAGE AND FRESH SALSA SERVED WITH OUR HOUSE-MADE DYNO SAUCE
GROUPER POLYNESIAN BOAT
FRESH BLACKENED GROUPER FILET, ASPARAGUS PARMESAN RISOTTO, AND A SEASONAL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SERVED INSIDE A PINEAPPLE BOAT. MANGO HABANERO OR SWEET THE CHILL UPON REQUEST MAHI AVALABLE UPON REQUEST
GROUPER SANDWICH
GROUPER BLACKENED, GRILLED, OR FRIED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND OUR HOUSE-MADE CAJUN REMOULADE.