Maryland-born chain The Greene Turtle, known for Chesapeake crab cakes and its signature crab dip, slipped into South Tampa last fall and has since settled into the Westshore Marina District. The restaurant at 5224 Bridge Street leans into pub standards like wings, hand-breaded chicken tenders and burgers, backed by a roomy patio and plenty of televisions aimed squarely at watch parties. Managers say the goal is to bring Tampa some seaside comfort food without losing a laid-back, neighborhood feel.
"Crab is our main piece that we just feature. We have an amazing crab cake. We have an amazing crab dip," General Manager Charles Locke told FOX 13 Tampa Bay. The station noted that the crab dip can play either appetizer or main event, and the crab cakes show up as an entrée, sandwich or melt. Locke also pointed out that the patio has become a go-to hangout, especially for families and dog owners.
Where It Is And When To Go
The Greene Turtle's Tampa page lists the address as 5224 Bridge Street and shows daily opening hours starting at 11 a.m., with later hours on weekends. The site also highlights gameday deals such as $4 tall domestic drafts and $12 10-piece boneless wings with crab dip during select promotions, and it offers downloadable menus along with options for booking parties. According to The Greene Turtle, the lineup includes salads and bowls with optional seafood proteins for anyone looking to keep things lighter.
A Florida Debut
Industry reporting pegs the Tampa location's official opening at September 27, 2025, marking the brand's first Florida restaurant as The Greene Turtle moves into the Southeast ahead of its 50th anniversary, according to FSR Magazine. Executives told trade outlets that Tampa's sports culture and year-round outdoor dining made the city an appealing expansion target. The move gives the chain a Southern foothold to go with its nearly 30 Mid-Atlantic restaurants.
Neighborhood Response
Local coverage and event calendars have already folded The Greene Turtle into the neighborhood rotation, with Thatssotampa dubbing the Westshore Marina District spot "one of the hottest new restaurants in Tampa." Community listings show the venue hosting chapter meetings and private gatherings, and the patio often fills up on weekends for game nights. For a closer neighborhood read, see Thatssotampa.
What To Order
The menu plays the hits. Start with the crab dip, then lean into a Maryland-style crab cake or the Chesapeake burger, which comes topped with crab dip and bacon. Pub staples like the hand-breaded chicken tenders and wings stay in heavy rotation, while salads and protein bowls cover the lighter side. Menus, brunch details and party-booking info are available on The Greene Turtle.
