Roosterfish Grill Now Open on Missouri Avenue in Largo

Roosterfish Grill, the newest establishment to take up residence at 776 Missouri Ave. in Largo, is now open for business.

The casual family restaurant serves a predominantly seafood menu that also includes traditional "landlubber" items like steaks, burgers and salads, and the menu is peppered with food and drink items at affordable prices. 

Owner Fred Hurley, a seasoned veteran of the restaurant industry, realizes he needs to offer quality as well as value in this area in order to be successful. 

“I’ve been in the business for 35 years and recently left a successful franchise in Manatee County to open this place here,” Hurley told Patch last week.

“We offer very affordable drinks and meals, with about 65 percent of the menu devoted to seafood, with plenty of 'non swimmers' on there, too.”

After extensive remodeling, overseen by Hurley’s wife, Sandy — whom he refers to as the real boss of the place — former Balla’s Steak House now has a light, inviting atmosphere with a nautical theme.

The spacious spot seats about 170 people and features two main dining areas, a couple of side rooms including a banquet room, a cozy bar area and an outdoor patio deck that overlooks a small pond.

Although the eatery occupies a place that has been home to at least a half a dozen bars and restaurants in the past 10 years, Hurley hopes that by offering daily specials like two-for-one margaritas and all-you-can-eat fish and chips for $7.99, Roosterfish Grill will be staple in the community for years to come. 

“We want to have a full restaurant that caters to the year-round residents as well as the tourists by offering friendly service and excellent, affordable food.” 

“I gave up an ownership stake in a successful chain to come here, and I plan to be in it for the long haul.”

If You Go: Roosterfish Grill

• Address: 776 Missouri Ave., Largo
• Phone: 727-584-5888
• Hours: Sun - Thu, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m; Fr, Sat, 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.
• Website: roosterfishgrill.com; facebook.com/roosterfishgrill

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