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Fresh from the Gulf

Our Menu

Proudly serving genuine USA wild-caught Gulf shrimp, never imported. Everything made from scratch, every single day.

Homemade Appetizers

Homemade Appetizers

Scratch-made starters to kick off your meal

  • Farmer's Market Bread

    Fresh bakery baguette toasted with garlic butter, fresh tomatoes, parmesan, and blue cheese.

    $8.99
  • Shrimp Starters

    Lighter portions of our shrimp favorites and a side of sauce. Crispy Fried, Coconut Fried, or Grilled (GF).

    $11.99
  • Peel-n-Eat Shrimp

    Large, USA wild-caught pink Gulf shrimp steamed in the shell. Plain Hot or Chilled, Drunken Beer Butter, Spicy Cajun Butter, or Key Lime Sunset Butter. (GF)

    1/2 Pound / Full Pound

    $16.99 / 30.99
  • Louisiana Gator Tail

    Bite-sized pieces of real gator marinated, lightly-floured and fried, served with our Cajun remoulade.

    $16.99
  • Hush Puppies

    Sweet corn meal batter fried up crispy, served with a side of our homemade remoulade sauce or honey.

    $7.99
  • Fried Green Tomatoes

    Southern fried in seasoned flour, sprinkled with parmesan and bacon crumbles, served on fresh greens with homemade blue cheese dressing.

    $8.99
  • Fresh Jumbo Chicken Wings

    6 or 12 fresh jumbo wings, naked fried crispy in a dedicated GF fryer, tossed in your choice of signature sauce. Served with celery and house ranch. (GF)

    6 Wings / 12 Wings

    $10.99 / 20.99
  • "Boneless Wings" Chicken Tenders

    Fresh white meat chunks, hand-breaded and fried when you order, tossed in one of our wing sauces. Served with celery and house ranch.

    Ten Pieces

    $14.99
  • Raw Oysters on the Half Shell

    Brought in fresh daily from the Gulf states, always hand-shucked when you order. With fresh lemon and cocktail sauce. (GF)

    1/2 Dozen / Dozen

    $11.99 / 20.99
  • Fresh Fried Gulf Oysters

    Fresh, never frozen, lightly floured and flash fried when you order, with homemade cocktail sauce.

    $14.99
  • Fried Pickle Chips

    An addictive southern treat! Dill chips tossed in seasoned flour, fried crispy, served with ranch dressing.

    $7.99
  • Calamari

    Wild-caught, USA harvest squid tubes and tentacles, cut in house, lightly floured and flash fried, with marinara.

    $14.99
  • Onion Rings

    Hand breaded in crunchy crumbs, fried golden brown, served with a side of our homemade ranch.

    $7.99
  • Southern Pimento Cheese Spread

    Our own recipe featuring cheddar, pimentos and a touch of onion and jalapeno, served with celery sticks and crusty bread slices.

    $9.99
Fresh Salads

Fresh Salads

Homemade dressings: Ranch, Blue Cheese, Honey Mustard, Creamy Caesar, Herb Vinaigrette

  • Garden Salad

    Fresh chopped romaine, tomato wedges, red onion slices, shredded carrots, sliced cucumbers, and croutons. (GF without croutons)

    Small / Large

    $4.99 / 8.99
  • Caesar Salad

    Fresh chopped romaine tossed with shredded parmesan, croutons and creamy Caesar dressing, served with bakery garlic bread.

    Small / Large w/ Garlic Bread

    $5.99 / 10.99
  • Everglades Salad

    Homemade Cajun-spiced pecans, bacon crumbles, tomato wedges, sweet red onion, hearts of palm, and blue cheese on fresh romaine. (GF)

    $12.99
  • Southern Salad

    Sweet Florida strawberries and Georgia pecans over fresh romaine, with palm hearts, red onion, croutons, and goat cheese crumbles. (GF)

    $12.99
From Scratch Soups

From Scratch Soups

Made fresh daily — add a side salad for $4.00

  • Southern Style Chowder

    Atlantic clams simmered in real cream and butter, with sweet corn, onions, bell peppers, potatoes, and bacon.

    Cup / Bowl

    $5.99 / 8.99
  • Salty Papa's Original Gumbo

    Andouille sausage and fresh chicken, with celery, onions, and green peppers in our spicy tomato stock thickened with filé and brown roux, topped with turmeric rice.

    Cup / Bowl

    $5.99 / 8.99
Po' Boys & Sandwiches

Po' Boys & Sandwiches

All selections include your choice of 2 side orders

  • Black Angus Steak Burger

    A thick 1/2 pound of fresh beef, grilled to order on bakery brioche bun with lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onion. (GF without bun)

    $14.99
  • Bayou Burger

    Our 1/2 pound steak burger topped with homemade pimento cheese, fresh jalapenos, bacon, and hand-breaded onion rings.

    $16.99
  • Chicken Sammy

    Fresh, all-natural, boneless breast on brioche with lettuce, tomato, onion. Grilled (GF), Blackened (GF), Southern Fried, or Buffalo.

    $13.99
  • Atlantic Cod Sandwich

    Mild, flaky whitefish lightly fried in crispy crumbs on bakery brioche roll with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, and homemade tartar sauce.

    $16.99
  • Jumbo Shrimp Po' Boy

    Fresh bakery long roll with crispy-fried Gulf shrimp, fully dressed with chopped lettuce, tomato and homemade Cajun remoulade.

    $16.99
  • Chicken Breast Po' Boy

    Fresh bakery long roll with crispy-fried chicken breast, fully dressed with chopped lettuce, tomato and homemade Cajun remoulade.

    $13.99
  • Gulf Oyster Po' Boy

    Fresh bakery long roll with crispy-fried Gulf oysters, fully dressed with chopped lettuce, tomato and homemade Cajun remoulade.

    $20.99
  • Clam Strip Po' Boy

    Fresh bakery long roll with crispy-fried clam strips, fully dressed with chopped lettuce, tomato and homemade Cajun remoulade.

    $17.99
Chicken & Beef Entrees

Chicken & Beef Entrees

All choices include 2 side orders (unless noted)

  • Southern Fried Chicken & Gravy

    Fresh, boneless breast dredged in seasoned flour, fried golden brown, smothered with from-scratch andouille sausage white gravy.

    $17.99
  • Key West Chicken Bowl

    Turmeric rice and black beans, topped with chicken breast sautéed in garlic-shallot butter, garnished with grilled corn relish, fresh tomatoes, red peppers, and green onions. Served with garlic bread. (GF)

    $17.99
  • Coconut Fried Chicken

    Fresh chicken breast floured and crusted with coconut shreds, fried golden brown, served with homemade piña colada sauce.

    $17.99
  • Chicken & Waffles

    Southern fried chicken breast stacked with fluffy waffles, topped with sweet potato fries and served with maple syrup.

    $18.99
  • Charleston Chicken & Grits

    Creamy cheddar cheese grits topped with sautéed chicken, spicy andouille sausage, white wine, peppers, and our signature Low Country seasonings. Regular or Extra Spicy Ghost Pepper. (GF)

    $18.99
  • Cast Iron Chicken

    Fresh chicken breast sliced and sautéed in real butter with fresh tomatoes, shallots, garlic, and herbs, finished with white wine, served over rice or linguine with garlic bread. (GF over rice)

    $17.99
  • Petite Filet Mignons

    Eight ounces of choice tenderloin beef, brushed with garlic butter and grilled to order. (GF)

    $30.99
  • Steak & Shrimp Grill

    Our tender petite filets with a skewer of large shrimp added on the grill. (GF)

    $36.99
Signature Shrimp Dishes

Signature Shrimp Dishes

Proudly serving genuine USA "Pink Gold" wild-caught Gulf shrimp, never imported. All 1/2lb entrees include 2 side orders.

  • Papa's Famous Shrimp & Grits

    A big bowl of creamy cheddar cheese grits topped with sautéed pink Gulf shrimp, spicy andouille sausage, white wine, peppers, and our signature Low Country seasonings with garlic bread. Regular or Extra Spicy Ghost Pepper. (GF)

    $24.99
  • Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

    Two skewers of large sweet pink shrimp wrapped in slices of hickory smoked bacon, brushed with sweet barbeque sauce. (GF)

    $24.99
  • Coconut Fried Shrimp

    Large Gulf shrimp lightly floured and coated with shredded natural coconut then fried golden brown, with homemade piña colada dipping sauce.

    $23.99
  • City Creole Jambalaya

    Gulf shrimp, andouille sausage and chicken breast in a rich, spicy tomato stew with celery, peppers, onions, thickened with dark roux, topped with rice and garlic bread. Regular or Extra Spicy Ghost Pepper.

    $24.99
  • Fried Shrimp

    The classic featuring the highest quality "pink gold" shrimp tossed in crispy crunchy bread crumbs and fried to a golden brown, served with homemade cocktail sauce.

    $22.99
  • Naked Shrimp

    The famous taste of authentic Gulf pink shrimp, simply served with our homemade garlic butter. Your choice of grilled or sautéed. (GF)

    $22.99
  • Mango & Sweet Chili Grilled Shrimp

    Gulf shrimp skewers grilled and basted with a sweet chili sauce and real mango chunks. (GF)

    $23.99
  • Key West Shrimp Bowl

    Black beans, rice, corn relish with fresh tomatoes and onions, topped with Gulf shrimp sautéed in butter and fresh lime juice, with garlic bread. (GF)

    $24.99
  • Cast Iron Shrimp

    Gulf shrimp lightly sautéed in real butter with fresh tomatoes, shallots, garlic and herbs, finished with white wine, served over rice or linguine with garlic bread. (GF over rice)

    $24.99
Fresh Shellfish

Fresh Shellfish

All entrees include your choice of 2 side orders

  • Gulf Oysters

    A half pound of large, plump "select" oysters brought in fresh daily from the Gulf states, never frozen, lightly dredged in seasoned flour and flash fried.

    $25.99
  • Atlantic Sea Scallops

    A generous portion of fresh, large, sweet sea scallops. Grilled (GF), Blackened (GF), Pan-Seared, or Fried.

    MKT
  • Clams

    Fresh Atlantic clam strips tossed in a light dusting of seasoned flour, then flash fried so they're crispy but tender.

    $20.99
  • Fried Combo Platter

    Choice of two selections of shrimp, cod, oysters, or clams hand-breaded when ordered and fried golden brown. Served with homemade tartar and cocktail sauces.

    $24.99
  • Snow Crab Legs

    Full pound of Alaskan/Canadian snow crab with drawn butter and lemon wedges. (GF)

    MKT
Gulf & Atlantic Fish

Gulf & Atlantic Fish

Fresh catch includes 2 side orders

  • Atlantic Cod "Fish & Chips"

    A half pound of mild, flaky whitefish, cut in planks and tossed in crispy breadcrumbs then lightly fried, served with fries, coleslaw and tartar.

    $19.99
  • Fresh Catches of the Day

    Real Florida favorites such as Hogfish and Black Grouper, spear and line caught from Key West to the deep Gulf. Grilled (GF), Blackened (GF), Sautéed (GF), Broiled (GF), or Fried.

    MKT
  • Nawlins Style

    Your choice of Gulf fish blackened New Orleans style, topped with our homemade creamy Cajun pepper sauce.

    MKT
Side Orders

Side Orders

Each side $3.50

  • Creamy Coleslaw

    Fresh cabbage with homemade sweet dressing. (GF)

    $3.50
  • Hand-Cut Fries

    Fresh cut daily, fried in a dedicated fryer. (GF)

    $3.50
  • Baked Beans

    Brown sugar, onions and bacon. (GF)

    $3.50
  • Cheesy Grits

    House recipe with butter and cheddar. (GF)

    $3.50
  • Garlic Bread

    Bakery ciabatta toasted with our recipe butter.

    $3.50
  • Fresh Vegetable

    Sautéed in our real garlic butter. (GF)

    $3.50
  • Hush Puppies

    Golden brown fried cornmeal balls.

    $3.50
  • Black Beans & Rice

    Our turmeric rice with seasoned beans. (GF)

    $3.50
  • Sweet Potato Fries

    Sweet and crispy, dedicated fryer. (GF)

    $3.50
  • Mashed Potatoes

    With real cream and butter (available 4pm). (GF)

    $3.50
Kids' Meals

Kids' Meals

12 & Under — a smaller portion plus choice of one side order

  • Pink Gulf Shrimp

    Grilled (GF) or crunchy fried.

    $8.99
  • Fresh Chicken Tenders

    Grilled (GF) or crunchy fried.

    $8.99
  • Atlantic Cod

    Mild whitefish plank, crunchy fried.

    $8.99
  • Pasta Bowl

    Linguine topped with marinara and parmesan.

    $8.99
  • Hot Dog

    Natural, uncured pure beef dog on toasted roll.

    $8.99
Desserts & Ice Cream

Desserts & Ice Cream

Homemade sweets to finish your meal

  • Florida Key Lime Pie

    Big slice of our homemade pie with real Key West lime juice and heavy cream in a graham cracker crust, with fresh Florida strawberry drizzle and whipped cream.

    Whole Pie $25.00 (pre-order)

    $6.99
  • Mud Puppy

    Homemade peanut butter and cream cheese mousse with dark chocolate ganache fudge, served atop a gluten-free brownie with whipped cream and peanut butter cup crumbles. (GF)

    $7.99
  • Love Boat Ice Cream

    Four scoops of our favorite ice cream made locally in Fort Myers, topped with whipped cream. Flavors change daily.

    $5.99
Beverages

Beverages

From fresh-squeezed to craft cocktails

  • Bottomless Soft Drinks & Tea

    Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Root Beer, Mr. Pibb, Iced Tea, Sweet Tea, Coffee.

    $2.99
  • Frozen Fruit Smoothies

    All natural fruit purees frozen and topped with whipped cream and fruit. Piña Colada, Banana, Strawberry, or Mango.

    $3.99
  • Domestic Draft Beer

    Yuengling, Miller Lite, Michelob Ultra. Pints or Pitchers.

    $4.00 / 12.00
  • Craft Draft Beer

    Three craft choices daily — ask your server!

    $6.00 / 18.00
  • Sangrias by the Pint

    House wine, muddled fruit, sparkling water, juices and fruit cordials. White Peach Pinot or Cabernet Red Berry.

    $7.99
  • House Wine by the Glass

    Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, White Zinfandel, Cabernet, Merlot.

    $5.00
Papa's Signature Drinks

Papa's Signature Drinks

Premium cocktails made with care — $9.99 each

  • The Salty Papa Margarita

    Premium tequila and orange liqueur blended with real lime, lemon and orange juices. On the rocks or frozen. Traditional, Strawberry, or Mango.

    $9.99
  • Kentucky Wildcat

    Premium Kentucky bourbon paired with Ale-8 ginger ale, with fresh lime juice.

    $9.99
  • Snowbirds Frozen Rum Drinks

    All natural fruit purees, flavored rums, topped with a dark rum float, whipped cream and fruit. Piña Colada, Banana, Strawberry, or Mango.

    $9.99
  • Sanibel Key Lime Pie Martini

    Spiced rum and orange liqueur with lime juice and sweet cream. A favorite Florida dessert in a glass!

    $9.99
  • Bayside Bloody Mary

    Your choice of premium vodka mixed with our homemade bloody Mary mix.

    $9.99
  • Blue Mermaid

    Coconut rum and blue curaçao with coconut cream and pineapple juice, topped by fruit and dark rum float. Frozen or on the rocks.

    $9.99
  • Dirty Arnold Palmer

    Sweet tea vodka and lemonade, served frosty cold over ice with fresh lemon wedges.

    $9.99
  • Southern Storm

    Dark rum, Ale-8 ginger, lime, and a splash of sugar cane syrup.

    $9.99
  • Bliss on the Beach

    Premium vodka, peach schnapps, orange and cranberry juices on the rocks.

    $9.99
  • Gator Bayou Water

    Green melon and orange liqueurs, vodka and splashes of lemon and Sprite.

    $9.99
  • Palm Tree Punch

    Light and dark rums with orgeat and orange liqueur, lime and simple syrup. The perfect classic island drink!

    $9.99
Papa's Pupper Meals

Papa's Pupper Meals

Served on the patio for well-behaved, leashed furry friends — all pups get fresh ice water!

  • Small Pupper

    Ground beef or cubed chicken breast sautéed with fresh vegetables or rice.

    $3.99
  • Large Doggo

    Ground beef or cubed chicken breast sautéed with fresh vegetables or rice.

    $5.99
  • Puppuccino

    Treat cup of whipped cream.

    $0.50
Allergy Notice

Please inform your server of any food allergies. We maintain dedicated gluten-free and seafood-only deep fryers. Our wait staff is educated on all ingredients to ensure a pleasant experience for diners sensitive to allergens.

Use care when eating oysters, crab and other shellfish as they may have shell particles present. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Our dips, sauces, dressings, and butter sauces are all homemade. Additional sauce cups: Small $.50 / Large $1.00