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Gaspar's Grotto

Item: Gaspar's Grotto
Author: Skye Rodgers

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Gaspar's Grotto is a popular bar and restaurant located in Tampa's Ybor City historic neighborhood. Perfect for visitor's who have not had the opportunity to experience the annual Gasparilla Celebration, Gaspar's celebrates the famous pirate invasion all year long and everyone gets to party like a pirate. Three large bar areas offer patrons options for seating and entertainment and there is always something going on. If you get hungry, Gaspar's offers some very decent bar grub from Tampa favorites like the Cuban sandwich and Devil Crab to the hottest hot wings in the city. Gaspar's is also one of the few spots open for breakfast in Ybor City.

Address:

1805 E 7th Ave
Tampa, FL 33605

Phone:

813-248-5900

Website:

gasparsgrotto.com

Hours:

Mon-Sat: 7am-2am
Sun: 10:30am-2am

Admissions:

No Cover Charge

EXPERT TIPS BY: Skye Rodgers
Tampa Local Expert

Ybor City's Best Restaurants, Brunch: "Sunday brunch is fit for a hung-over pirate with unlimited mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar."
Outdoor Dining: "Sunday brunch is fit for a hung-over pirate with a full buffet, unlimited mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar."
Breakfast: "Weekend brunch is fit for a hung-over pirate with unlimited mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar."
Buffet: "Sunday brunch is fit for a hung-over pirate with free mimosas and a Bloody Mary bar."

Best for Ybor City's Best Restaurants Because: While celebrated for their party-like-a-pirate atmosphere, Gaspar's Grotto also serves up a great selection of well-prepared and creative dishes.
Best for Brunch Because: Breakfast is offered every day at Gaspar's Grotto, but brunch on Sunday is more than a meal, it's a party with a full buffet!
Best for Outdoor Dining Because: Gaspar's features live music and a relaxing courtyard ambiance in their outdoor dining spaces, the perfect resting spot after a day of exploring Ybor City.
Best for Breakfast Because: Gaspar's has extended its hours and is now open for breakfast daily offering early risers in Ybor City another dining option.
Best for Buffet Because: Gaspar's Grotto offers a great Sunday "Booze Cruise" brunch buffet in the heart of Ybor City.

Main Menu
- Appetizers
  
  Fried Pickles
  
  Hand breaded kosher dill pickle slices crispy fried & served with spicy petal sauce ($7.95)
  
  Crab-Shrimp Quesadillas
  
  Fresh crab meat and shrimp, fresh spinach, colby jack and queso fresco cheeses, onions, peppers. Served with guava sour cream and salsa ($8.95)
  
  Pulled Pork Quesadillas
  
  Loaded with pulled pork, onions, red peppers and mixed cheeses. Served with guava sour cream and salsa ($6.95)
  
  Caribbean Shrimp Boat
  
  With onions, jalapenos and red & green bell peppers in a sauce of butter, real Caribbean jerk, spiced rum and Caribbean spices with hot buttered bread for dipping ($10.95)
  
  Tostones with Mojo Marinated Shredded Pork or Chicken
  
  Gaspar's Grotto version of American Nachos. Thick slices of fried plantains with sweet peppers, onions, queso fresco and mixed cheeses. Salsa & guava sour cream ($8.75)
  
  Chicken Doubloons
  
  Crispy fried tender medallions of chicken breast marinated in our own kickin-chicken seasoning with citrus chipotle BBQ sauce on the side ($8.95)
  
  Spice-Em Up?
  
  Smother them in any one of our sauces with blue cheese dressing & celery ($1.00)
  
  Devil Crab
  
  House made, large, loaded with blue crab and served with crystal butter ($8.25)
  
  Salt & Pepper Crispy Calamari
  
  Calamari tossed in seasoned flour then crispy fried. Served with sweet red pepper, green onions and cilantro aioli ($10.50)
  
  Abuela'S Spanish Bean Soup
  
  Chick peas, ham, chorizos, potatoes and onions in a light broth ($4.95)
  
  Black Bean Soup
  
  Onions, green peppers, garlic, topped with marinated onions ($4.95)
  
  Basket of Hot Cuban Bread & Butter
  
  ($2.00)
- Tacos
  
  Gaspar's Fish Tacos
  
  Grilled, blackened or fried fresh catch of the day, Grotto slaw, queso fresco, purple onions and topped with our own taco seasoning sauce. Black beans & rice ($11.95)
  
  Pulled Pork Tacos
  
  Gaspar's famous slow roasted Cuban pork with Grotto slaw, queso fresco, onions and our own taco seasoning sauce. Black beans & rice ($10.95)
  
  Chicken Tacos
  
  Grilled chicken with Grotto slaw, queso fresco, onions and our own taco seasoning sauce. Black beans & rice ($10.95)
- Tossed Overboard
  
  Gaspar's Grilled Chicken Salad
  
  Breast of chicken, feta cheese, mangos, avocados, cucumbers, tomato, purple onions, candied pecans. Smokey tomato-fennel vinaigrette ($13.50)
  
  Florida Cobb Salad
  
  A tropical array of Florida's native foods including shrimp, roasted coconut, avocado, tomatoes, applewood bacon bits, oranges and purple onions. Guava chile vinaigrette ($11.75)
  
  Grotto Caesar
  
  Romaine, parmesan, house made croutons and Caesar salad dressing ($7.25)
  
  Plank Flank Steak Salad
  
  Spring mix, tomatoes and purple onions tossed in balsamic vinaigrette topped with 6 ounces of sliced marinated flank steak-shaved parmesan and a drizzle of balsamic reduction ($15.95)
  
  Salmon Salad
  
  Salmon served over a mound of mixed greens, capers, tomatoes, purple onions and cucumbers. Chipotle pesto dressing ($15.95)
  
  Side Salad
  
  Your choice of dressing ($5.95)
- Bigger Contraband
  Crab & Shrimp Quesadillas
  
  Fresh crab meat and shrimp, fresh spinach, colby jack and queso fresco cheeses, onions, peppers. Guava sour cream and salsa ($13.95)
  
  New Orleans BBQ Shrimp Dinner
  
  Gulf shrimp, sauteed with fresh garlic, heavy cream and Worcestershire with a touch of Sriracha. White rice and Cuban bread for dipping ($14.95)
  
  Pasta Fra Diavolo
  Shrimp, blue crab meat, clams and mussels sauteed in butter, garlic, and shallots tossed in our own rich spicy red sauce. Served over pasta with Cuban bread for dipping
  
  $16.95
  
  Chicken Instead Of Shellfish: $8.95
  Pork "Havana"
  
  Slow roasted pork marinated in mojo criollo, fresh garlic, oregano, sour orange, lemon and key lime juices served with black beans & white rice and our own smokey chipotle creama ($12.95)
  
  Salmon
  
  Salmon marinated in olive oil and spices with a rich sweet smokey flavor. Served with your choice of black beans & rice or French fries and our vegetable of the day ($17.95)
  
  Plank Flank Steak
  
  10 oz. hand cut flank steak marinated in olive oil, soy sauce & citrus juices and grilled to perfection. Served with your choice of black beans & rice or French fries and our vegetable of the day ($18.95)
- Wood Fried
  Pizza Your Way
  Red bell peppers, green bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, spinach, mushroom, jalapenos, fresh basil, fresh cilantro, chimichurri, sun dried tomatoes, Buffalo mozzarella, feta, queso fresco, Italian sausage, pepperoni, ham, bacon, chipotle pesto, gorgonzola
  
  Topped Your Way: $8.25
  
  $1.00
  Margherita
  
  Topped with buffalo mozzarella, sliced tomatoes and fresh basil ($11.25)
  
  Garlic & Chicken Pizza
  
  Topped with grilled chicken, fresh garlic, spinach, sun dried tomatoes, feta and mozzarella cheeses ($14.25)
  
  Gaspar's Meat Lovers
  
  Topped with Italian sausage, ham, salami, ground beef, bacon and pepperoni ($15.25)
  
  Cuban Roasted Pork Pizza
  
  Topped with slow roasted Cuban style pork, purple onions, cilantro, tomato sauce, chipotle pesto, mozzarella and queso fresco cheese ($15.25)
- Sandwiched
  
  The Cuban Sandwich
  
  Gaspar's Classic Ybor City Cuban is made on fresh baked Cuban bread with sliced sweet baked ham, Genoa salami, Cuban style roast pork topped with Swiss cheese, mustard, mayo and pickles. Cold or pressed with crispy plantain Chicharitas ($9.25)
  
  Gaspar's Daily Lunch Special
  
  1/2 Cuban sandwich, and bowl of our Spanish bean or black bean soup or a side house salad ($8.95)
  
  Shrimp Wrap
  
  Shrimp grilled, blackened or fried, mixed greens, tomatoes, purple onions and our smokey chipotle creama. Served with French fries and cole slaw ($14.95)
  
  Plank Flank Steak Sandwich
  
  6oz. hand cut flank steak served on Cuban bread with mozzarella, fresh basil, tomatoes and drizzle of balsamic reduction pressed, Served with French fries ($15.95)
  
  Fish Sandwich
  
  8 oz. Atlantic white fish dipped in our own special beer batter and deep fried just right, on a toasted roll with lettuce, onion, tomato and pickle. Served with house made tartar sauce, cole slaw and French fries ($12.95)
  
  Chicken Sandwich
  
  8 oz. breast of chicken grilled, beer batter fried or buffalo style on toasted Cuban bread with lettuce, onion, tomato & pickle. Served with French fries ($10.95)
  
  Long Pork Sandwich
  
  Fresh buttered Cuban bread, piled high with our Cuban style roast pork and Swiss cheese then pressed crisp. Served with French fries ($10.95)
  
  Buccaneer Burger
  
  1/2 pound of seasoned ground beef on a toasted bun with cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato and pickle. Served with French fries ($10.95)
- Smaller Contraband
  
  Sweet Potato Fries
  
  Basket seasoned with cinnamon and brown sugar with honey yogurt dipping sauce ($5.95)
  
  Basket of Fries
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Beans and Rice
  
  ($4.00)
  
  Sweet Cole Slaw
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Iced Tea
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Coke
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Diet Coke
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Sprite
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Lemonade
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Bottled Water
  
  ($1.50)
- Dangerous Endings
  
  Authentic Cuban Flan
  
  ($5.95)
  
  Key Lime Pie
  
  ($6.25)
  
  Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie
  
  ($7.95)
Gaspar's Morning Breakfast
- Weekday Breakfast at Gaspar's
  
  3 Egg Cheese Omelet
  
  Two bacon strips or two sausage patties or ham steak. Hash browns and Cuban toast ($5.95)
  
  Two Eggs Your Way
  
  Two bacon strips or two sausage patties or ham steak. Hash browns and Cuban toast ($4.95)
  
  Breakfast Skillet
  
  Onions, peppers and cheese topped with two eggs your way. Hash browns and Cuban toast ($5.95)
  
  Cuban French Toast
  
  Two bacon strips or two sausage, patties or ham steak ($5.95)
  
  Meat Lovers Breakfast Skillet
  
  Onions peppers sausage bacon ham and cheese topped with two eggs your way. Hash browns and Cuban toast ($8.95)
  
  Biscuit and Gravy
  
  Two biscuits slathered in gravy. Hash browns. Two bacon strips or two sausage patties ($5.95)
  
  Breakfast Sandwich
  
  Two eggs scrambled, cheese, choice of bacon, sausage, mojo pork or ham. Pressed ($5.95)
- Sides
  
  Fruit Juice
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Pressed Cuban Toast
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Pressed Cuban Cheese Toast
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Single Egg Your Way
  
  ($1.00)
  
  Two Biscuits
  
  ($1.95)
  
  Two Strips Bacon
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Two Sausage Patties
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Ham Steak
  
  ($2.00)
  
  Chicken Breast
  
  ($5.00)
Sunday Booze Cruize Brunch
- Beverages
  
  Fruit Juices, Coffee, Tea & Soda
  
  ($1.50)
  
  Mimosas, Screwdrivers, Champagne, & Bloody Mary's are Included with the Booze Cruise Brunch - Otherwise
  
  ($3.00)
  
  Additional Vodka Carafes
  
  ($9.00)
- Available A La Carte Items
  
  Devil Crab
  
  ($8.25)
  
  Cuban Sandwich
  
  ($9.25)
  
  Buccaneer Burger
  
  ($10.95)
Catering Menu
- Fruit, Vegetable & Cheese Platters
  Classic Cheese Platter
  Cheese selection includes Swiss, Pepper-Jack & Cheddar
  
  Serves 10-15: $42.25
  
  Serves 18-22: $56.25
  
  Serves 30-35: $67.25
  Fresh Fruit Platter
  An Arrangement of the seasons best fresh fruit that is served with a honey yogurt sauce
  
  Serves 10-15: $34.25
  
  Serves 18-22: $47.50
  
  Serves 30-35: $62.75
  Garden Fresh Vegetables
  A bountiful harvest of seasonal fresh vegetables with ranch dressing
  
  Serves 10-15: $33.25
  
  Serves 18-22: $42.99
  
  Serves 30-35: $59.50
- Platters
  Pork or Chicken Quesadilla Platter
  Served with sour cream and salsa
  
  Serves 5-10 - 36 Pieces: $33.99
  
  Serves 8-12 - 66 Pieces: $56.50
  
  Serves 13-20 - 96 Pieces: $78.99
  Cocktail Meatball Platter
  Italian style meatballs in mushroom demi-glace
  
  25 Pieces: $28.75
  
  50 Pieces: $57.50
  Pot Stickers Platter
  A Chinese dumpling filled with ground pork and vegetables then deep fried. Served with Thai Chili Sauce
  
  25 Pieces: $38.50
  
  50 Pieces: $71.50
  Chicken Tender Platter
  Gaspar's signature double hand-breaded, fried, boneless chicken. Mix and match the following flavors - Fiery, Garlic Parmesan, Citrus chipotle BBQ, Clearly, You've Never Been to Singapore, Spicy Caribbean Jerk, Mustang Ranch Rub, Jägermeister, Tic Toc Crock Sauce, Smokehouse Sweet & Spicy Rub, PB&J or Plain
  
  25 Pieces: $34.25
  
  50 Pieces: $68.50
  Chicken Wing Platter
  Gaspar's crispy, golden fried chicken wings. Mix and match the following flavors - Fiery, Garlic Parmesan, Citrus chipotle BBQ, Clearly, You've Never Been to Singapore, Spicy Caribbean Jerk, Mustang Ranch Rub, Jägermeister, Tic Toc Crock Sauce, Smokehouse Sweet & Spicy Rub, PB&J or Plain
  
  25 Pieces: $34.25
  
  50 Pieces: $68.50
- Sandwiches
  Mini Gaspar's Award-Winning Cuban Sandwiches
  Gaspar's Award-Winning Cuban Sandwich is made on fresh baked La Segunda Cuban Bread and layered with Sliced Sweet Baked Ham, Genoa Salami, Cuban Style Roast Pork. This is topped with Swiss cheese, Ybor-style mayo-mustard, and pickles
  
  25 Pieces: $34.50
  
  50 Pieces: $68.75
- Salads, Sides, Spreads & Others
  Caesar Salad
  Served by weight per person. Crisp Romaine lettuce, Parmesan Cheese and Caesar dressing
  
  Serves 10-15: $30.99
  
  Serves 18-22: $39.75
  
  Serves 30-35: $49.50
  Caprese Salad
  Served by weight per person. Cherry tomatoes, whole milk mozzarella cheese pearls, sliced red onions and chiffonade of fresh basil, finished with olive oil and a pomegranate balsamic reduction
  
  Serves 10-15: $42.99
  
  Serves 18-22: $54.50
  
  Serves 30-35: $67.50
  Guacamole
  Served by weight per person. Gaspar's freshly handmade guacamole topped with a splash of Cuervo silver tequila, and a squeeze of lime and fresh jalapeno served with fresh tortilla chips
  
  Small - Serves 5-10: $28.75
  
  Medium - Serves 8-12: $38.50
  
  Large - Serves 12-20: $48.50
  Hummus Platter
  Served by weight per person. Marinated olives, tomatoes wedges, sundried tomato hummus, feta cheese, purple onions and pita bread
  
  Serves 16-20: $40.75
  
  Serves 26-30: $67.75
  Chips and Salsa
  Served by weight per person. Gaspar's freshly handmade 1800 salsa topped with a splash of Cuervo 1800 gold tequila, and a squeeze of fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro served with fresh tortilla chips
  
  Small: $33.00
  
  Large: $50.00
  Mini Devil Crabs
  Gaspar's devil crabs are made from Blue crab claw meat, red and green peppers, onion, garlic, tomato sauce, red pepper flakes and other spices sautéed together. The mixture is formed into its traditional shape and rolled in crumbs made from panko and Cuban bread, and then fried
  
  25 Pieces: $61.99
  
  50 Pieces: $123.98
- Buffet Style Catering
  
  Arroz con Pollo
  
  Arroz con Pollo (rice with chicken) is a traditional dish of Spain and Latin America. Served with Yellow Rice; House Salad; Cuban Bread & Butter ($13.25)
  
  Cuban Sandwich
  
  Gaspar's Cubans are made on fresh baked La Segunda Cuban Bread and layered with Sliced Sweet Baked Ham, Genoa Salami, Cuban Style Roast Pork. This is topped with Swiss cheese, Ybor-style mayo-mustard, and pickles and served pressed or cold. Served with plantain chips ($13.99)
  
  Oven Roasted 1/2 Chicken
  
  Our oven roasted half chicken, house salad and dressing, Black Beans and white Rice, Cuban Bread/butter ($12.50)
  
  Oven Roasted Pork
  
  Our Cuban Roast Pork, house salad and dressing, Black Beans and Yellow Rice, Cuban Bread/butter ($12.50)
  
  Ropa Vieja
  
  Spanish for "old clothes, "Ropa Vieja" is a popular dish of Cuba, shredded London broil in a tomato sauce base that is served with House Salad, white rice, Cuban Bread & Butter ($18.25)
- Offsite Catering
  Oven Roasted Pork
  
  Our Cuban Roast Pork, house salad and dressing, Black Beans and Yellow Rice, Cuban Bread & Butter ($12.50)
  
  Beer Battered Fish & Chips
  
  Crispy fried Atlantic white fish beer battered and deep fried served with crispy fries and coleslaw ($12.95)
  
  Arroz con Pollo
  
  Arroz con pollo (rice with chicken) is a traditional dish of Spain and Latin America that is served with Yellow Rice, House Salad. Cuban Bread & Butter ($13.25)
  
  Ropa Vieja
  
  Spanish for "old clothes, " is a popular dish of Cuba, shredded London broil in a tomato sauce base that is served with; House Salad, white rice, Cuban Bread & Butter ($18.25)
  
  Gourmet Wraps
  
  Turkey-Ham-Cheese; Cajun Shrimp Salad; Roast Beef, Caramelized Onions; Mushrooms, Garlic Horseradish; Pasta Salad; Gourmet Cookies ($8.95)
  
  Gaspar's Award Winning Cuban Sandwich
  
  Cuban Sandwich Gaspar's Cuban is made on fresh baked La Segunda Cuban Bread and layered with Sliced Sweet Baked Ham, Genoa Salami, Cuban Style Roast Pork. This is topped with Swiss cheese, Ybor-style mayo-mustard, and pickles and served pressed or cold. Served with plantain chips ($8.95)
  
  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad
  Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Topped w/ Croutons & Parmesan Cheese. Served with Fresh Fruit Salad, Cuban Bread & Butter, and Mini Desserts
  
  Chicken: $12.50
  
  Shrimp: $15.75
  Long Pork Pressed Sandwich
  
  Fresh buttered Cuban bread, piled high with our Cerdo tirado Cubano and Swiss cheese then pressed. You can also have it with lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle too, just let us know how you like your long pork made. Served with French fried potatoes and coleslaw ($12.59)
  
  Buccaneer Burger
  
  Gaspar's Buccaneer Burger starts with a ½ pound of seasoned ground beef that is set upon on a toasted bun with cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, and pickle. Served with French fries ($13.95)

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