We visited Tarpon Springs and the Sponge Docks on a weekday after a business appointment. It is a beautiful, Greek atmosphere, town, which offers a great selection of shopping and food options. The restaurants are all in walking distance from several parking areas. Parking is priced fairly, most of the offers are for all day parking. We paid $8 for the day, which I consider very reasonable. We stopped by several of the stores and looked into sponge and soap stores. We also ate dinner at one of the restaurants. If you are in the area, Tarpon Springs needs to be on your schedule. My personal score is a 4.7.

This was the cutest and the most interesting place. Greek town. I could have spent all day looking at the boats in the harbor and all of the shops had the most creative things in the them. Homemade soap with sponges in them. It was such a creative and welcoming town. Great place to walk around. All of the Greek food was an adventure for sure, but delicious.

I loved walking around and looking through each of the stores. Such a beautiful town by the docks. Bought candy of course and these wonderful spices to try when I get back home. The Greek restaurants are abundant and I didn't have room to try any, we had breakfast before going here... darn it! Because I love authentic Greek food, yum!

Such a pleasant place! It has a nice variety of local shops and plenty of options to enjoy a meal or a drink. Since it was a rainy day, there weren’t many people around, which actually made it even better — we got to enjoy everything more comfortably and didn’t have to wait to get into any spot!

One of the best places in Tampa to visit. Lots of local shops, great deals and restaurants. Most of shops are selling famous sponges, sea shells, clothing, potteries, local food, teas, herbs, flowers and so much more. It gets pretty crowded on the weekends, so make sure you’re bringing your wallet and credit cards with you to buy souvenirs from the stores. Come early so you can see all the local shops and booths.

I loved my experience here. Most of the shops have the same stuff in it but it the feel of the area that I believe is why people visit here. The 2 hour dolphin tour is great!

I was unaware that Tarpon Springs is a Greek town. It features a plethora of local Greek shops, restaurants, bakeries, and cafes. I really enjoyed my visit, taking a pleasant stroll through the town and hopping from shop to shop to find some sponges and handmade Greek olive oil bar soaps.

I booked this cruise for my man's birthday. We've never been to Tarpon, it was a great afternoon! The captain and bar tender/ ticket taker/comedian/photographer were the BEST. The sunset was breathtaking, the island was secluded and a great little escape. We'll book the longer cruise next time!

I can’t speak highly enough of this cruise company. The boat is super clean and huge, plenty of space for your whole family. The drive to Anclote Key is beautiful and the island is just stunning. White sand, clear water, perfect for looking for shells 🐚. There were not many people on the island (we went out there on a Thursday) The best part was by far Spring and Captain Jared, super nice with a huge knowledge about the islands, wildlife and everything you will see. Spring gave us a lesson in all the marine wildlife and showed us different shells, any shell we brought her she knew the name instantly. This tour is a must go when you’re in Tarpon FL!

We had the best experience with Odyssey Cruises in Tarpon Springs, FL! We went on their Moms and Tots Monday deal and it was such a fun outing with friends. Our group had kids ranging from ages 2 to 5, and every single one had a great time. The dolphin cruise and shelling adventure was the perfect mix of excitement and relaxation, which worked really well for families with young children. The staff was friendly, helpful, and made the whole trip smooth and enjoyable. I love that they offer family-friendly deals like this because it makes planning outings with kids so much easier. If you are looking for things to do in Tarpon Springs with kids, I highly recommend booking a dolphin cruise with Odyssey Cruises. We will definitely be back!

Booking the Odyssey Cruise was a breeze with their easy-to-use online system. Parking was convenient and reasonably priced at just $8. The cruise itself was on a comfortable 49-passenger boat, which made for a pleasant and not overly crowded experience. Our on-board guide was friendly and informative, sharing interesting facts and history throughout the trip. We had about 30 minutes to explore the island, which was just enough to enjoy the scenery and take photos. Overall, it was a smooth, well-organized, and enjoyable outing — great value for the price

Cannot recommend this cruise company enough!! From the start, all of the staff were so welcoming. There was a nice seating area to wait in prior to departure. Captain Rick was absolutely amazing. He told us so many facts and stories about Tarpon Springs, it was so informational! You can tell he absolutely loves his job and the town. His passion truly shines and he wanted everyone to have the best experience. Highly recommend!!

My daughter and I went on this trip, which lasted a total of two hours and was spectacular. The captain and his crew are very professional and courteous. Before leaving the island, we had the wonderful experience of watching a dolphins family fishing on the shore of the island. Was super!!!!

What a great Dolphin 🐬 Cruise! We had such a fun time! Adam was very accommodating to my son with autism. Our Captain, Dallas and Tour guide, Chuck were so knowledgeable and helpful. We got some really cool shells 🐚 and saw lots of dolphins on our back to the docks. Definitely recommend!

Amazing. The first thing you will notice is the beautiful decor, including hand painted murals. Then you will be welcomed by the friendly and attentive staff. Next you will be treated to a fine selection of delicious family specialties prepared from scratch. Be sure to save room for one of the dozens of fresh baked pastries. Or take some home with you. This was an all around delightful dining experience! Worth a special trip. Bonus: free parking for patrons behind the restaurant. A $10 value!

Seated promptly and greeted with smiles. Our waiter Tom gave top notch service and very professional, assets to their business... All the stars in the sky Tom, loved your old fashioned mustache. The food was excellent. Unfortunately it was so delicious I forgot to take pictures. Gyro open face was same but separated. Fabulous flavors and absolutely delicious.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.. Tarpon Springs is Sponge Capital with the best Greek food and amazing desserts.

Hellas Greek Restaurant & Bakery – Review We visited Hellas after our cruise on the Odyssey. It was a Sunday, and with most restaurants closed, we were so glad to find Hellas open and welcoming (they serve until about 9:30–10 PM). Our server was incredibly hospitable, making us feel right at home. Since we had our pet with us, we chose to sit outside, and it was a pleasant experience. As vegetarians, we were happy to find options on the menu. The portion sizes are generous, so we shared our dishes and still left feeling full and satisfied. Overall, it was a warm, relaxed dinner with great service and hearty food — the perfect ending to our day.

We first came during lunch time here and the restaurant packed even during the off-season. So we decided come for late dinner, and we didn’t have to wait long to be seated. The service was quick. The calamari was perfectly cooked, it was soft and not chewy at all. We also tried the sample appetizer platter, which was delicious and a great way to taste a little bit of everything.

This place is amazing! Our Greek friend sent us with a list of required treats from Hellas Bakery. We purchased Coconut Pasta, Chocolate Kok and Baklava as instructed. Next we headed into Hellas Restaurant. We ordered the Avgolemomo Soup (Lemon Soup) also recommended by Friend Steve. It is a light chicken, egg and lemon soup with orzo pasta and comes with Greek Bread and seasoned olive oil for dipping. Fantastic! Soup was so delicious with the most subtle delicate lemon flavor. My friend got the Gyro and pronounced it, very good and homemade Taziki sauce, excellent! I chose the Grouper Sandwich and switched my fries for potato salad. Potato Salad was delicious with light dressing and a few nice crunchy chopped veggies. I am usually a mustard potato salad fan, but this was good with great fresh potato flavor. The Grouper Sandwich was a lovely, thick filet, perfectly fried, crunchy on the outside and moist and juicy on the inside. Sandwich came on a nice toasted bun with lettuce and tomato. I skipped the tartar sauce and added some Taziki to my sandwich and it was great! Our Server, Kevin, was friendly, helpful and attentive which made our lunch even better. The whole dining experience was exceptional! Fully sated, the bakery goods were enjoyed the next day but everything from the bakery was amazing. Rich Chocolate Kok was chocolate sponge cake wedges, sandwiched with a light chocolate filling and rich, dark chocolate icing on top. Coconut Pasta was a delicious moist yellow cake with white (poss buttercream?) frosting and a very generous topping of toasted coconut. Baklava was traditional with toasted Philo dough and very fresh nuts and honey in the layers. Sticky and wonderful! Grateful thanks to our friend Steve for his recommendation. We will make Helllas Restaurant & Bakery a required stop in this area. Highly recommend Hellas Restaurant and Bakery! Kate the Artist

The bakery is right next to the restaurant. Nice and bright inside with booths and tables and chairs. Very quick to order your deserts. Authentic Greek bakery !! I had the cannoli it was so delicious, creamy filling with lots of chocolate chips. The chocolate cheese cake was good but not the best I've had. Still worth going.

We have frequented Hellas Restaurant & Bakery for over 20 years!!! We have taken many visitors and relatives who later RAVED about their experience! Talk about delicious and authentic! The portions are huge! The service is fantastic! (Recently had Robert as our server and he was phenomenal!!! Very polite, very efficient and did a fabulous job of taking care of our needs). We did the OPA (flaming cheese!) and talk about delicious! The presentation was outstanding and part of the Greek experience! (Thank you Robert!). The employees are so happy and friendly, and seem to love what they do, which speaks volumes for the management! The Bakery is a must! Even if you are filled to the gill, take something to-go as we always do! We took the Skolotopita Chocolate Sponge Cake to-go and it was so yummy!!! When we left the Restaurant, we noticed a huge, colorful rainbow over the Restaurant! Even the heaven's love Hella's! ❤️

Tried this spot for the first time and honestly, the food was just really solid. Super fresh seafood, cooked well, and nothing felt overdone or overly fancy — just clean, simple flavors that worked. You can tell they care about the ingredients. Service was chill and the place had a nice, easygoing vibe. Definitely one of those places I’d go back to without thinking twice.

Always a wonderful experience at Rusty Bellies! Great food, drinks, complimentary hush puppies, and views of the water. Enjoyed the Greek salad, buffalo shrimp and the brisket platter which was loaded with a variety of foods: shrimp wrapped in bacon, bacon wrapped jalapeño pepper, brisket, wings, baked beans, coleslaw and sausage! What a meal! Make sure you come hungry if you order that. Megan took care of us and she was great!

Wow! I already want to go back. The atmosphere had a vacation vibe, which I wanted. The food tasted fresh and delicious! We were given a bag of hush puppies to munch on while we waited to order. The drinks were yummy. My only complaint was they were too busy. Hahah!

Food was good, not great. The restaurant was very busy, but it was Sunday and lunch time in the tourist trap that is Tarpon Springs. We had an outside table, but it was kind of jammed in the walkway behind the bar. Super loud! Waitress was very friendly but our food took 45 min to arrive. My fish tacos were ok, I paid extra for the “fresh grouper” but it didn’t taste fresh. My wife had the Greek salad which was very good. Serving hush puppies to each table instead of bread was a nice touch.

I had a wonderful late lunch with a friend. We were seated outdoors which was lovely especially on a cooler, sunny day. We started with calamari which was some of the freshest I’ve ever had. I ordered Rusty’s Signature Salmon which comes with fingerling potatoes and green beans. I loved the lemon dill sauce on the salmon! My friend originally the mahi mahi fish tacos which he thought were divine. I would definitely recommend making a reservation, if possible, as Rusty Bellies is popular especially Friday through Sunday. Otherwise, be prepared for a wait. Please also be aware that you will need to pay for parking.

First time visitors last night! So happy we made reservations, wait was not bad abd it was crazy busy! Our food was AMAZING...hot, fresh and perfectly cooked! Server was so sweet and very attentive!!

Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc. is an absolute gem! We had an amazing evening enjoying the gorgeous sunset views right from our table — the perfect backdrop for dinner. The crab bisque was outstanding: rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The staff was friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend for anyone looking for delicious seafood and unbeatable waterfront scenery! Petros was our server and he is great.

The best gyro pita I've ever had! 10/10. We also got garlic potatoes on the side, and they were amazing too. As a Turk, I've had a lot of gyros, and this one was the best. The fish pita was fantastic, and the view was great as well. I hope they always maintain the same taste and quality.

The Best gyro I have had in the past 10 years. The pita is warm and soft, the meat perfectly seasoned and tender, and the tzatziki is creamy with just the right amount of garlic. Feta fries were Fantastic. Fresh toppings and generous portions make it a must-try.

Great gyro! One of the best. The chicken kabobs were good also. Feta fries were a hit. Cash only here, but they do have an ATM.

This places is awesome. This is the best greek food I’ve had in all USA. I have been in this place several times. This could not be the most beautiful restaurant but their food and the atmosphere is the closest to greek that you will ever experience. Everything in the menu is prepared at the moment, food is super fresh, flavors are on point. We ordered a pork and chicken souvlaki kabobs plate, pita and tzatziki sauce and a Gyro pita. Everything was fresh and tasted excellent. I have tried almost everything on the menu and never felt disappointed. This is one of the examples I use to tell everybody that you don’t need to go to a fancy restaurant to eat really good food.

Great Greek pita. I had the chicken pita that was perfect for lunch w fries. Easy place with outdoor tables watching the boats in front of the bay.

Best gyros I’ve had in a long time! The service was amazing and we got to sit on the water. The feta fries were delicious. Make sure you order a side of taziki.

The food was very good. The Feta fries were amazing. FYI they only accept cash as payment. There is only outdoor seating.

Fresh seafood. Call ahead and order your shrimp, fish and crab claws and they will clean them for you. Large selection of fresh sea food.

I love this seafood market. I've been shopping here for years. I moved away. But recently came back for a visit. I'll be going home with a wide variety of seafood. No way I'm not shopping here before I leave.

Pelican Point is my go-to seafood store. Everything is absolutely the freshest, locally caught. My absolute favorite is the Faroe Island Salmon and when I want to splurge, Chilean Sea Bass. We get Blue Crabs often which they have twice a week in season, of course. They cut and fillet to order, have whole fish and less expensive pieces for stews and chowders. The place is also stocked with an array of frozen items, seasonings and a small wine selection. Staff is friendly and helpful and pack your order on ice so you can get all home nice and cold.

A++ Awesome seafood market. Went in for the first time today for some mullet to throw on the smoker. Found what I was looking for and then some. They butterflied and cleaned the mullet for me and it looks incredibly fresh. Also picked up some Grouper, a huge Red Snapper filet, some Hogfish and two huge Spiny Lobster tails. Just noticed they carry Black Seabass and kingfish steaks. Ive never seen so much variety in one place. Every kind of shellfish you can imagine plus very hard to find fish species. Even species I've never heard of. Staff was friendly and full of laughs. Prices are fair for fresh caught seafood. I'll gladly shop here again and will be back very soon. One happy customer. You need to check this place out!

We live in Van Dyke farms and usually go south to Cox's seafood. Tarpon Springs seems like it's far away but really it's the same amount of time to go here as it is to go to Cox's. We love the quality of Pelican Point and find their shrimp bigger and better tasting than anywhere else. They also carry steamers and stone crab at fair prices! Give them a try it's worth the drive which really isn't that far after all.

Great fresh seafood with very friendly and helpful staff.

Selection is always fresh and diverse if you're looking for fish, shellfish, or specialty items. Staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, always ready to offer cooking tips. Top-notch quality and prices are reasonable!

We had a good lunch here. The bakery is very tasty and worth the stop. Place gets crowded, lots of seating and can be a bit of a wait at times. Food is tasty and reasonably priced.

I ate here for the first time also eating my first gyro. Hands down the best food I've eaten. The gyro was about the size of my head and filled me up without a problem. Great food for a great price.

Although the decor looks a little outdated, do not let that fool you. The food is FANTASTIC!! All of the hummus was AMAZING, the pita was fresh, the spanakopita was simply DELICIOUS!!! It wasn't crowded and the service was wonderful!! Stop in here and eat before going to the crowded neighbor down the street. The prices here are great and I can't say enough how delicious the food is!! Very authentic!!

Great food and even better service! My daughter loved the Mac and cheese burger, the rest of us ate geek food.

I have to say I had the best Greek Salad here ever! Perfect amount of dressing and delicious potato salad! Quaint little place with outside tables. Try the Sangria...It's killer with a hint of cinnamon!

We went here for ice cream today while on the docks. After a large lunch. They have a wonderful.bakery too

The Parthenon restaurant in Tarpon Springs FL is a nice little Greek cafe that has some super tasty food and desserts. The cafe is bright and air conditioned and very inviting. The staff is friendly and welcoming, if not overly so. The dishes are traditional Greek.. gyros, souvlaki, Greek salad and a Greek pizza round out the main choices. The gyros are stuffed full, so the value is good. One word of warning is that they are not stingy with the onions. So, if you only like them a little or not at all, beware. The food came quickly and was hot and fresh. Again, even though the place is "touristy", it was a good value for the money, and I would definitely recommend the restaurant.

I will have to update this review if we come back, because we went years ago and it was a nice experience, but my family and I came for Mothers Day brunch and were highly disappointed in the service, menu, and the chefs who were cooking the meals on Mother’s Day. The best thing was the lovely and subtle live guitarist. The brunch menu that was given to us for Mother’s Day was limited and not advertised online. We check online first to make sure we liked the menu and were surprised when it was a completely different menu. The next thing is the prices for the Mother’s Day menu were astronomical for the result of the food we were served. The food was mid and the presentation was TERRIBLE for the price of the food. The fine dining cuisine that is advertised is not shown in the presentation. The lobster bisque was extremely salty, with NO lobster chunks in it and it tasted like nacho cheese from a can. The presentation was bad and sloppy. The prime rib was good but not $60 good. The omelet order that we were served was WRONG and plated with NOTHING but just an omelet. Again, bad presentation and effort. The grits came out cold. Who wants cold grits? The wine glasses were so thin that one broke in my mother’s hand as she went to move it. The server was practically whispering, and we were unable to hear what he said. It was very complicated and the chefs and servers did do their best to satisfy us but things kept going wrong. We appreciated the affords from the servers, and they did comp. two of our meals. Last thing is that apparently the main chef was not working, it was two other chefs, so I feel like there should be a level of consistency that is upheld in such a restaurant.

The missing star is because they didn't have Pork Shank Osso Bucco the night we went. The chef had burned them the night before. That was the only reason we chose to eat there was the Osso Bucco. I tried to order the Potatoes Fondant which they were also out of. So disappointing... Now onto what we did order, I had the Chicken Picata, my husband the Shrimp and Grits, my brother and his friend both ordered the Catch of the Day. We had the Scallops Appetizer as well as the Brie and the Smoked Fish Spread. We also chose the Pumpkin Spice Bread Pudding for dessert. My only complaint was that it was a bit dry but that was rectified immediately with extra caramel. Everything really was fabulous!! Our waiter, Scott, who broke my heart repeatedly😂😭😂, was funny, knowledgeable, accommodating, and never left a glass empty or plate uncleared! Highly recommend!!

James was a great bartender. I tried a cocktail on the menu & had him make one with the Bourbon infusions. Great apple sour from that one. It's really tasty food. I like the duck entree. The escargot appetizer was amazing!

They are USED to be a good place in Tarpon but I will never come back because of this outrageous price. We ordered “Jumbo” shrimp and crab cocktail for $21. Came out 3 small to medium sized ( 2.2inches total length) shrimp with mini crab claws which you could call half or less bite sized. Our bill came out with ALREADY 22% service fee added on. This place became total scam. I’m Highly not recommend.

Walked in for an early lunch, had the Baked Brie with Blackberry Coulis and Fig Jam starter and Butternut Squash. Cousin had Croque Madam followed by Chocolate cake and Key Lime by local Mike’s Pies. Dishes were flavorful and artistically presented. Service was excellent and attentive-we were the only early diners ;), enjoyable experience. Multiple dining areas, accessible restrooms.

Made a reservation 6:45 (not needed, only 17 people in the entire restaurant). Two waitres and bartender for 17-20 people. Still didn't leave till almost 9:00 p.m. waitress really had no clue what was going on, ordered a bowl of lobster bisque brought out a cup. Set oh that's what you ordered told her no it's not, ate it anyway (good btw). Slow getting drinks. Ask for a cup of demi-glace. Said the cook had to make it (takes 10+ hours to make it by the way). Came out with some kind of mushroom bacon heavy cream concoction. Not demi-glaze as I know the definition. Over all food was good, service was barely existent. Definitely not worth the money I spent.

This was such a pleasant surprise! The restaurant is a respectable upper scale restaurant. The location, ambiance, food and service were top notch! James was our bartender/server and he was pleasant, prompt and professional. He helped us makes our food choices and he was spot on! The food was spectacular! We had the scallops as an appetizer and it was a perfect size for my husband and I to share. We also shared a salad, as well as the osso bucco. It was cooked to perfection. Great flavors! We sampled the pumpkin infused bourbon and it was a perfect way to finish our dinner! I will definitely be back!