I can sum this place up with one word...eeeew. It was filthy, disgusting and smelled awful. The crowd kind of reminded me of a frat party; young, loud and extremely inebriated. There were and cans and bottles strewn all over the sand. It was pretty disgusting.
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Aaron H.
Overall, the ambiance was lacking, but the food itself was quite tasty (we had a margherita flatbread and blackened grouper sandwich) and we left satisfied with the service. We would eat here again if we return for another stay at the PCI.
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Erika S.
This place is legit. The food was great, the location was alright. Came down for a wedding a day early and stayed here the first night. PCI is a cool, chic place and very comfortable. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming here. Definitely stay here, they have games outside and an awesome beach bar area. It's perfect for a lax trip.
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Shabba R.
PCI is a cool divey beach bar. Locals know it from long ago as the Swigwam, but ownership changes chased them out and Swigwam can now be found over on Corey Ave, unfortunately not on the beach. One word of warning; on weekends, and spring break, PCI and Jimmy B's next door, are the places the college kids and twenty-somethings hang out, so it can get loud and raucous on those days, and unfortunately, a bit dirty from morons leaving garbage all over the beach. It's still fun though; a nice place to catch a few drinks but probably not eat. Anyway, the bar itself is mostly wood decking surrounding the center bar, random license plates and things scattered about the walls. There are large permanent wood stools surrounding the bar itself with walk up ordering on the east end (hotel side). There are bench-style tables along two of the walls and open air on the beach side. There are very tall beach chairs that sit two or three on the actual sand, but there aren't many of these, so you have to get there early if you want to snag one for sunset watching. Sunset watching is one great aspect of this place since the bar is adjacent to the sand; no obstructions. Drink prices are what I'd call fair, but typically they're also strong, so it isn't horrible. I've asked to have drinks topped off before and haven't been shot down, so as long as they continue to do that, I'll continue to stop by. Food is available via the hotel; it's run of the mill beachbar food. Many days of the week they have live music; typically small one or two man bands under a tent adjacent to the bar. My favorite aspect of PCI Bar is that it makes an excellent starting point for a pub crawl to Undertow, or an ending point from Undertow. If you're in fair shape, that's a 1.5 mile pub crawl across the sand. You'll want to start at PCI, stop at Jimmy B's next door, Toasted Monkey next to them, now you've got a nice buzz going and a bit of a longer haul down to Sandbar Bills. Second to last stop is Bongos, then end at Undertow. You'll be ready for your cab ride home at this point. I like this direction the best because you have the longer walks after a bunch of drinks. If you're staying on the beach, such as at PCI, Beachcomber or HoJo, then start at Undertow and head north, then you can just stumble into your room after slamming three drinks back to back from those last three stops lol.
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Melissa M.
Well maybe I had a few too many when I ate here last. The menu online and in the restaurant did NOT match. The waitress was MIA. They added gratuity and still took money without offering change. We will not be back.
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Cassie P.
I love a good beach bar. And PCI Bar & Grill is just that. Walk up from the beach, or visit from the pool area for a delicious drink or some food. Their drink menu is extensive and I appreciate all the fruity frozen options. I got the mahi sandwich from the grill and quite enjoyed it! Their homemade chips are so good. I love the picnic tables- plenty of seating to enjoy your food (and not have to bring it back to the beach) There was a guitar playing singing and playing some great music. Also a beach volleyball court. The atmosphere was exactly what you'd want out of a beach bar and grill. Love this place!
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David M.
Dinner. Arugula salad with steak, shrimp wrapped with backing, fillet and a cookie sandwich. Salad 9/10 Fillet 7.5/10 - good - just I have had better - good value for the price Shrimp 8.5/10 Green beans 10/10 Dirty potatoes 9/10 Cookie 7/10 - not sure why it wasn't hot or at least warm Bartender 10/10 helped me find a good beer Waitstaff 9.5/10 Speed 9/10 Overall a great experience and glad we ate here
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Jay S.
Not the same menu as on line. Change five months ago. Trying to be something it's not. Person who delivered food when asked about the mustard that comes on the side with Cuban, told me it doesn't come with that. It plainly stated in the menu. I sat waiting to even get her attention to get the mustard, everyone at the table already finished before I got it. The Cuban was very dry even with mustard. No pickles, meat was okay. Had better smoked meats at smoking j on Gulfport blvd. Over all our first experience will probably be our last. Sixty dollars for three people isn't bad normally, but not for what we got and service provided to us.
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Matt E.
The best thing about St Pete Beach is that it's lined with hotels, almost every one utilizes their real estate with a beach front bar and/or restaurant (all open to the public). Among the half a dozen or so I had the pleasure of checking out PCI Bar ended up being my favorite. If it wasn't for the bartender who spent more time chatting with customers than helping me I would have been more inclined to give them 5 stars. Do note that we didn't have any food here so the review is just for the space and drinks only. PCI has a very Carribean type weathered bar covered in licence plates. It's a square bar so there's plenty of room at the bar. There's also a decent size deck with a few more seats. This is right beside the beach which they have a couple corn hole boards set up and a few lifeguard type chairs. Their menu isn't much, mostly sandwiches and wraps but at least it's available. They have a drink menu full of fun and delicious sounding tropical cocktails, mostly around $8 and good beer prices (starting at $4 I believe). The rum runner I got was perfect, it was my favorite of the day (I tried 4 different ones). If I make it down to the area again we will make sure to come back to PCI and stay awhile.
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Greg T.
Changed the menu up. Used to have amazing hearty bbq menu and some of the best chili ive ever had. Now menu is over priced. Nothing really under 13 bucks light beer 6 dollars each. Probably why there was only three people there on a saturday during lunch in college football season. This was a great local spot with good food. Now it seems like they are trying to be another tourist trap. Beach bar is still a hit spot for locals but dont go to indoor eatery unless you want to pay 40 dollars for nachoes a yeungling and a salad.
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Jaimie T.
I had such a great time at PCI this past weekend! I made the mistake of planning a girls day at the beach on a chilly weekend, so we shivered near the bar for most of the day. On a good note, by mid-afternoon it either warmed up or we had stopped caring. We arrived around 11:30am on Saturday and were the only group at the bar. We ordered strawberry daiquiris, which were delicious, and soon after had a raspberry lemon drop shot. Yum! I entrusted my drink orders to the bartenders after that and was pleased with all but one. My favorite (other than the strawberry daiquiri) was a frozen mango drink that was incredible. A friend of mine was the only one to order food, which was a caesar wrap. She said it was good and the fries I snuck were tasty and crisp. At some point in the afternoon, a lot more people showed up and the place was really packed but still not uncomfortable. I'd say the drink prices are about average for a beach bar. I spent about $70 (including tip) and was there until 6:00pm. I foresee plenty of trips to PCI this summer once it warms up even more! My friends and I had a great time hanging out and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Shout out to our awesome bartenders Solomon and Kyle who stuck it out with us all day!
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William R.
Cool, weathered and fun beach bar. PCI is at the back of the Post Card Inn (which is a hotel that looks like it just got a fresh update for the hipsters). The vibe is cool walking in from the front - surfboards, shabby chic, beach grasses, chalkboards, board games - it'd be going a little too far to say a St Pete Beach W Hotel or Kimpton - so cut that image in half and you might get close - at any rate - it's cool. So go all the way to the back to the beach and you'll find a great bar with great music. It seems like the crowd is a little cooler than Jimmy B's or Toasted Monkey down the beach, but you never know because crowds change from day to day depending upon who's there and the weather. Drinks were a little pricey ($12.50 for a rum and coke) - but it was good, music was cool and the scene was great. Go for sunset!
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Chris R.
We come to St Pete Beach every year on vacation and last year we stumbled upon this place by accident and it was great so of course this year we decided to go back. Big mistake on our part. New owners is what we were told and it's horrible now. We went on a Friday night at 8 and besides the 2 people at the bar, we were the only ones in the place. We should of left then but unfortunately we didn't. We ordered and the waiter tried to talk my wife and I out of what we wanted to order. I let him talk me out of the Cuban for the Reuben and that was a big mistake. Then the waiter, bartender, hostess and other server decided to get in a group and hang out. Our server was leaning over the bar talking so loud we could hear him saying they were so dead there's no reason for us to even be here. The whole time he was saying this we were all out of drinks where he could be working and getting tipped. Finely we got the other servers attention and asked for a manager. The manager was nice and we explained what happened and we just wanted to pay for our drinks and leave. She insisted on us eating because our food was here now. The whole time we told her about the issues, our server was still leaning over the bar talking to the bartender. I took one bite of my Reuben and had enough. No meat on it at all hardly and it was so over cooked and old it tasted more like bacon then brisket. We got up and left. Terrible.
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Kurt B.
So disappointing since I've had great meals at this location pervious years. I should have know better when the place is empty on a Friday night. Service was bad. Orders were wrong. Hair in the slaw! Bland burgers without the toppings you asked for. Fish that wasn't blackened as ordered. Side of fries was brought out till asked a second time. No black or green tea but was still charged $3.00 for hot water and and old flavored tea. Definitely won't be going there again.
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Misty H.
Although our stay at the adjoining hotel was great, steer clear of this place... We spent $130 (plus tip) for our family to eat a Caesar salad made from shredded lettuce, a bbq pork sandwich that wasn't on the menu and had to be special ordered even though they claim to be a BBQ place, and a platter that consisted of a small piece of bbq pork, some corn from a can, and four small scallops. "Cappuccino" was a simple coffee that cost $5. The breaking point was when I went looking for a pastry to go along with the free coffee in the lobby and was offered a fruit platter. So I figured what the heck? What I was given (after a 15 minute wait) was 2 slices of honeydew melon, 2 slices of cantaloupe and a tiny sauce container of vanilla yogurt. For $12! Meanwhile, they had bananas and strawberries and blueberries on the menu as an "add on" to your cereal for $2. NEVER AGAIN.
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Don C.
Wow real BBQ in the middle of St Pete Beach. We were looking for something else, but that was dead so decided to try PCI. Wow what a pleasant surprise, the pulled pork and the brisket were both awesome. The servers were pleasant an very professional. If you like BBQ this should be on your list.
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Ashley B.
We ate here on a rainy Friday night. It wasn't too crowded, which was perfect for us! Our group was seated quickly. The server was friendly and attentive. I had the Carolina Pulled Pork which I definitely recommend! The Dirty Mashed Potatoes were good and the Collard Greens were just okay. A friend ordered the soup of the day, which the waiter brought to the table and then said didn't look good and took it back. He didn't offer another bowl, but asked her to order something else. Kinda weird, but better than serving bad food I guess. Overall, our group had a good time and the ambiance was very hip.
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Wes G.
Its a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, plenty of seating and TVs. We had the pretzel bites as an appetizer, they were hot and delicious. Wife had the dirty bird sandwich with Mac and cheese and loved it. I had the baby back ribs with grilled asparagus and fries. The ribs were ok they kinda overdid it with the apple juice sprits and my fries were cold. My grilled asparagus was great. The staff was nice and friendly Food was served fast. Overall a good eating experience, I would recommend it for everyone there is a nice bar large horseshoe booths and tables that can be easily be pushed together for larger groups.
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Jeremy S.
Giving this 5 stars. Everything is made in house except the mustard and the ketchup. I had the beer battered fish sandwich and that was very fresh with a very nice coleslaw on the bottom of the sandwich. My wife had the seafood tacos, also fresh and excellent pico. My Father-in-law had the PCI salad and also rave reviews. The fact that everything is made in-house is impressive and all ingredients taste fresh. Top that off with excellent service!
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Diana M.
We were actually looking for the restaurant that used to be here but pulled in anyway because that is where our GPS told us to turn. Not wanting to fight the beach traffic any longer we decided just to lunch here. It was a good decision as the food was pretty good!! The service was so-so but the menu had lots of options and the Cuban I selected was shockingly tasty. My hubby had a salad and it was even better than the Cuban!!
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Reese O.
Stayed for a few days at the PCI and ate a few meals here. Fair prices and really good food! Try the BLT with double cut bacon - wow. Everything tastes better with their chipotle mayo too. Big thanks to Kelsie and Taylor for great conversation with the food and drinks!
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Bryce B.
This place has gone way down hill. Current management is trying to discourage the 20 something's but at the same time chasing away regular, loyal customers. Check this one out. Group of my friends having been playing volleyball at PCI for last 4 years. We pay for parking, eat at restaurants and drink at bar. We don't smuggle our own drinks in or anything...we pay to play. Yesterday, on 4th of July, we set up and were playing as usual. Security guard, with a hand grenade on his belt (classy!) told us that we could have coolers or umbrellas in the beach. Totally get the cooler thing but umbrellas??? It was 100 degrees out and no shade. Besides on of our friends is pregnant. We told him it was dumb and his return was to tell us he'd have use arrested. Yeah for an umbrella. So we told him to get the manager. Enter this woman who probably should manage a laundry mat. If she's the manager no wonder that place has the slowest bar and the rudest staff on the beach. She was a mess. Didn't tell us why we couldn't have an umbrella just that the first two security guards didn't worry about it but the 3rd did (grenade guy) so we have to remove them. No explanation of safety concerns or aesthetics or anything...just something dumb. Needless to say we left. 4 years of spending money and now gone. Incidentally we are all over 40s in professional careers with average salaries in $100k mark. Kind of customer any business would want. Anyway, we went to Toasted Monkey. We were welcomed and greeted by a manager. Place was clean, drinks well priced and food outstanding. Stay away from PCI, it'll be condos in a year anyway.
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Amanda H.
Enjoyed a few great meals while staying at the hotel. Food was great as well as the service. We will definitely be back on our next trip to St. Pete.
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chelsea w.
PCI Bar & Grill is the place to go for your event! We held our rehearsal dinner there a few weeks ago and everyone loved it. The food was SO good, staff was super accommodating and the service was top notch. I would absolutely recommend PCI Bar & Grill!
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Lady H.
This place is kinda hit or miss. We've been here about 3 times and each time both service and food have varied between good and just okay. I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here but if I'm in the area and hungry I'd consider eating here again.
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Rosana R.
There is nothing bad on the menu. If u love bacon, as I do, get anything that has "double cut bacon" it will change your life! The drinks are great, the service staff are very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is beach casual. Their style is industrial chic/sports beach bar and grill.
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Caroline C.
I am currently doing a very restrictive diet and our server was so patient and helpful as I asked her half a dozen questions about several menu items. I can't have ANY sugar of any type right now, and I was so happy that I could get baby back ribs naked, with no rub or sauce at all. And they were delicious! The collard greens were also awesome although I had to eat around the bacon as I'm sure it was cured with sugar. The tomato/cucumber salad was lightly dressed and delicious. My husband got the fish tacos and said they were amazing. PCI Bar & Grill boasts the best BBQ on the beach, and if my delicious naked ribs were a good indicator, I'd be tempted to believe them. We'd be happy to come back to PCI Bar & Grill any time.
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Shauna S.
Not the same the second time around. 30 mins into meal and still waiting for the well done green beans I requested. Oh they are here...just in time to be boxed up...and still RAW. Brisket wasn't the same - rough, dry bleh. We both ordered the same thing and hubby received a huge portion and my plate was maybe half the amount. Salad just ok. Hubby says the collard greens were just ok too. Disappointing 2nd time...if we return will be interesting to see how it compares...I am sad was really looking forward to that brisket we had a few weeks ago!! :-(
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Darcy G.
Enjoyed the happy hour $3 tater tot with chili and cheese or other toppings and 50 cent wing specials. The drink specials weren't anything to write home about, $4 wells and $5 Sangria. Nice modern BBQ joint atmosphere.
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Aaron R.
Was looking for the Beachwood BBQ & Grill but realized they had a name change to the PCI Bar & Grill. Due to the Yelp recommends of the previous incarnation, we decided to stick with the place. Things we enjoyed! 1. Service - Waiter (bummer I cant remember the name) was extremely personable and not shy about recommendations which we appreciated. 2. Sweet Potato Fries/Regular Fries - i was a big fan. Well made and with a nice crunch with great seasoning. Though I'm miffed I didn't try the Tater Tots. 3. The Beer - Nice Local lager on tap. Things that were OK. 1. The BBQ Melt - Good Sandwich that was slightly on the dry side from a meat standpoint. Sliced Roast Pork was decently cooked, just a pinch on the tough side for my taste. BBQ sauce was definitely needed. 2. The Belly Buster Burger - My girlfriend sprung for this one and was a little overwhelmed by the sheer size. Though good, the meats were all a slight shade on the under seasoned side and lacked the incredible flavor we were both hoping for. The burger itself was ordered medium and came medium well - as to be expected. Things I would have done differently. 1. Root Beer Braised Short Rib Sliders - I think our server tried to steer us away from these but we were sucked in by the description. Should have gone with the suggestion... they had a nice flavor but were just not worth $10 bucks... at all. Would have been better served by the nachos or tater tots (argggh!!). 2. Overall bill - We ended up walking out with a tab around $60 - a little steep for 2 people for this kind of place. This is better/fancier than many hotel locations but still pricier than I was hoping for.
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Dan M.
Large portions, good food, excellent bacon, if you like bacon this is the place extra thick bacon. Friendly staff. My wife and I split a meal and had leftovers.
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Savitre S.
Super cute place and I've been hearing about it for years. Such a unique concept of guests being able to party all night and then check out their hotel rooms. Every room has its own little front yard and hammock in front. I also heard they do weddings in the center courtyard. Foodwise they were good as well but nothing too remarkable. We all ordered omelets and they were standard. I wish the veggie omelet automatically came with cheese but we were kind of preoccupied at the time to remember to ask for it...well I know I was. For you see, my boyfriend (now fiance!) had just proposed to me minutes before we sat down at this restaurant! It was pretty nice though and the waitress seemed a bit stressed but she was nonetheless pleasant. I would definitely want to come back and try other menu items.
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Brad D.
After sitting for five minutes in an empty restaurant at 1:45 in the afternoon, the four of us got up and left. As we were leaving, a server showed up. When we said we're leaving, his response was "OK, see us." Went one block down street to Boulevard Burgers. Great service, great food. PCI would be a good place to open a restaurant because it sure isn't one now.
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Jessica S.
Every time I try to eat here there is a problem. Most recently over the weekend... After staying at PCI for 2 nights- our group wanted to eat breakfast here before checkout. The Hostess was not very helpful at all and continued to say that they did not have enough servers and they were sending one home... That it would be 30 minutes. The restaurant was basically empty! They also had plenty of people waiting to be seated- but we're sending people home??!! I did not want to go here in the first place because I've had so many issues in the past, but everybody else really wanted to and then when we walked out- agreed with me. For having such an awesome establishment in general, this restaurant is lacking so much.
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Heather S.
Chose to have breakfast here while staying at the inn. Service was very fast & friendly. The food was good. My husband & I both ordered the All American breakfast. My only complaint was that the "cappuccino" appeared to be instant rather than with fresh brewed espresso & frothed milk. The coffee that my husband ordered was very good, so get that instead.
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Lauren H.
Great food and great service! Love their BBQ Food :) get the nachos they are delicious!!!
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Brandon W.
Great drinks. Great bartenders. Great food. We've found our new hangout place and will be back soon. And often!
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Joshua W.
Ate here with my father in law and two kids (4-6). We ordered the brisket which was fantastic. I would say one if the best I have ever had. It was moist, tender, beautiful smoke ring and perfect taste. Both off us thought it was great. The kids both ordered the ribs and Mac and cheese. They cleaned the rib down to the bone. It was very tender and not spicy. The service was the great. We were in and out in 1 hour at 7 pm on a Tuesday. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the mood for BBQ.
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Eric G.
Not impressed. The brisket didn't have any seasoning and a TON of fat. I also thought it was a little pricy for bbq. They do have NFL tix but after my meal I felt like I was rushed out the door.
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Marinda H.
2nd visit Wow, quite a different experience than the 1st visit. Ordered the same nachos we had last time and they were disappointing - half the portion size, pork left pools of grease all over the chips, and barely any toppings. Boo! Plus our waiter was friendly but overtly up-selling the entire meal because we were just ordering water and apps. We raved about this place to our friends and they probably think we are crazy. Very disappointed.
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Kristen L.
Let's get that out up front: This is not good BBQ. Maybe because we're from Kansas City we have higher expectations for BBQ, but really this is average at best. Service here is lacking. We sat for 10 minutes and no one came to take our order. We had to go ask the hostess to get a server to our table. I had fresh fish sandwich, it was great. That's the only reason for the 3 stars. My husband had the burnt ends. They were soaked in BBQ sauce. Good BBQ isn't slathered in sauce and you can taste the flavor of the meat and smoke. Once we got a serve, he was great. Helpful ordering and friendly. In my opinion you can't take away stars for bad customers who don't parent their children and drag down your experience. But for those parents who let their 6 kids under the age of 7 sit at a table alone while they drank and ignored them... 0 Stars for them on parenting...seriously! Really there are lot better options than this place. We would not go back. Go spend a bit more at 1200 Chophouse, you won't be disappointed there.
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Amy B.
I really like pci if not just for the view and that they have some pretty god drinks. We went down there Friday though and the place was dead... I've never seen so few people there it blew my mind. We still had a good time and enjoyed our drinks and the stars and the ocean but no where near the crowd as we are used to there. What's the deal?
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Lori C.
The PCI used to be the BEST place on the beach. We are locals and LOVED staying here. We have been teetering for a while because the quality of service of the PCI and the PCI grill has gone down. This morning sealed the deal our breakfast was inedible! If you look at my reviews I heartily give five stars to those who deserve it. Four of us ate and three of us were sick we payed $62 dollars for breakfast. The fourth was an eight year old who liked his pancakes. The eggs Benedict which is one of my favorite was disgusting a big difference between poached and not cooked at all. The sauce was clumpy and had to much lemon ugghh nauseating!! The beef "medallions" were grossly over cooked. Well you get the picture I am done with the PCI which is so sad. It use to be amazing!! They also revamped their breakfast menu and got rid of the brisket hash!?!?! Really???? Not surprising that they were cited for roaches on Dirty Dining. Anyway I'm done.
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Leighann S.
This is a great beach bar. It can get really crowded in the summer so get there early. The bartender was very friendly and personable. They have bbq which is pretty tasty and my friends love the sweet potato fries but I didn't order them. The crowd can be pretty young at times but a good atmosphere. They had a good band yesterday as well.
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Stevie B.
2 very unfriendly bartenders last night - someone should tell the mgmt
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Rachel H.
We had recently been to an event at the hotel and were still hungry so it was a convenient place to stop by and check out for a late dinner. A-OK is a great way to rate PCI Bar and Grill. I'd go again f in a pinch and close by, but I won't be thinking about it very often and I probably wouldn't recommend it to a friend. Service was lacking as our server seemed like he was already off the clock and taking our table as some sacrifice. So sorry to ruin your evening, sir. My standard for BBQ places is a salad with fries. The salad was "choose a base lettuce" for $5 (romaine, arugula, or butter lettuce I think) and then pay for each topping ($1 per vegetable). Granted I believe $1 for tomatoes on a salad is pretty dumb but I took the bait and got olives, tomatoes, and onions. Now that I'm typing that out, I feel stupider for paying $8 for what is a standard side salad at any other restaurant. Whatever, it was good and the dressing was delicious. It came with some cornbread too that was cold and slightly stale but I was hungry. The fries were fine, maybe a little cold but the delicious BBQ sauce took the sting out of fries that have been sitting around too long. It's a fried potato, hard to mess it up. The only other snafu of the evening was my girlfriend ordered the soup of the day as her dinner and when the waiter brought out her soup and everyone else's food, said her soup looked gross and they wouldn't be serving it tonight. Seriously? It was sitting on the tray and he wouldn't let her even see it to decide for herself. I guess he was being proactive but in the tackiest way possible. So while everyone else ate, she asked for the menu again and her salad arrived 10 minutes later. Boo to poorly prepared and served menu items. The hotel is such a great spot and I hope that the restaurant soon brings itself up to the standard that it's neighbor has set.
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JEREMY G.
Being a tourist hit spot, I've always been leery of trying out the PCI grill. Wish I would have known sooner how wrong I was. The food was spot on. Wifey had the pulled pork sandwich, which was the perfect bit of spicy and Mac and cheese, which was some of the best M/C I've ever had. I had the Cuban and it was hands down the best I've had. Defi worth a trip.
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Dayna W.
Very good food and decent sizes. The waitress was top notch. Order a side of macaroni and cheese, it's well worth it. We ordered two meals an appetizer with the side order and for 2 of us it was a lot of food. Which was great since we're staying in a hotel and needed evening meals. You'll be really happy you stopped here and ate. Ask for Chris. She's a real sweetheart.
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Rob L.
Decent food, but too much of a corporate feel. Very nice staff.
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Debbie L.
This is the fourth time we've been here and we were not disappointed. Our server, Jesse, was friendly and efficient. I had the BBQ bacon burger - hold the BBQ sauce (I'm just not a fan of sauce) - and it was cooked throughly and had great flavor. Side of fries were hot and more than I could eat. My husband had the brisket and he was impressed. Full of flavor and very tender. He ordered sides of fried okra and sweet potato fries. Although he received regular fries, he didn't mention it to the server. The okra was your run-of-the-mill breaded & fried okra. Nothing special. All in all, I'm glad we chose to eat here again.
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Kiersten R.
We loved Craig. He wasn't our server, but he was so attentive to spite that fact. He was also personable and humerus, something our actual sever lacked. We would come back based on Craig's service alone. Good food too.
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Angela G.
We walked down here from our hotel and chose it based on reviews. I convinced my family to go and we were totally bummed by the experience. It wasn't too busy and we were sat at a dirty table. I recommended the ribs to my mom and sister after rave reviews and it came out like jerky. They were sawing through them. I had the pork which was decent but all of our food was cold. Nothing like cold corn on the cob. I had such high expectations and everything went wrong and I felt terrible for dragging my family there. The table next to us ended up getting their app and entree at the same time, I don't think they were too thrilled, so I think we weren't the only off table that night :(
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Jennifer C.
LOVE this place. I visit each time we head down. Service is always great, fantastic food. LOVE the arugula salad with fried goat cheese which I pair with the bacon & jalapeño wrapped shrimp! Hope they have the same martini I had last time when I'm there next week!!! Highly recommend
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Lauren A.
This place is clean with nice modern decor. I came for lunch and the service was fantastic. Lunch mon-fri 11:30 to 1:30 is $8.95 including a drink. Everything my group got looked delicious. If you are in the area definitely a good place to check out
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Amber M.
We stayed at PCI this weekend and didn't want to drive far when we got in. We tried the Beach Bar and Grill but were very disappointed. I had the BBQ chicken sandwich with bacon and onion straws...tasted like the chicken was tossed in Manwich sauce. No bueno. My daughter got the brisket and it was so dry she couldn't even eat it. The sides were good for all the meals. The garlic tots were okay but very greasy at the bottom. All-in-all nothing, including the drinks, made the meal worth $60.
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Dennis P.
Stopped in today with a few friends. Two of us ordered the belly buster burger, and another friend got a caesar with grilled chicken and huge slices of bacon. The burgers were ordered medium well and came out perfect. They were piled high with pulled pork, bacon, and crispy onion straws. This sucker was probably half a foot high, but what spilled out was easily enjoyed with a fork (no complaints here!) The waiter was on point with some extra bbq sauce ready to go. I ordered the sweet potato fries for my burger's side and they were very tasty. My friend's caesar had huge cuts of grilled chicken, and he gave us his extra bacon. WOW that bacon is good. I don't remember the waiter's name but he was very prompt and helpful. I hope I don't have the same experience as these other reviewers on my second visit. I'd like to continue counting on this place to be spot-on when I want some bbq or burgers.
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Gary S.
Pulled pork was very good. Collard greens very very good. And the beans had different taste but also very good.I had to keep asking for moore tea and for me that is a sign of bad service.
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David S.
not the cheapest in the area but food was top nothc as was the service
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Carey F.
I can sum this place up with one word...eeeew. It was filthy, disgusting and smelled awful. The crowd kind of reminded me of a frat party; young, loud and extremely inebriated. There were and cans and bottles strewn all over the sand. It was pretty disgusting.
(1)Aaron H.
Overall, the ambiance was lacking, but the food itself was quite tasty (we had a margherita flatbread and blackened grouper sandwich) and we left satisfied with the service. We would eat here again if we return for another stay at the PCI.
(3)Erika S.
This place is legit. The food was great, the location was alright. Came down for a wedding a day early and stayed here the first night. PCI is a cool, chic place and very comfortable. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming here. Definitely stay here, they have games outside and an awesome beach bar area. It's perfect for a lax trip.
(5)Shabba R.
PCI is a cool divey beach bar. Locals know it from long ago as the Swigwam, but ownership changes chased them out and Swigwam can now be found over on Corey Ave, unfortunately not on the beach. One word of warning; on weekends, and spring break, PCI and Jimmy B's next door, are the places the college kids and twenty-somethings hang out, so it can get loud and raucous on those days, and unfortunately, a bit dirty from morons leaving garbage all over the beach. It's still fun though; a nice place to catch a few drinks but probably not eat. Anyway, the bar itself is mostly wood decking surrounding the center bar, random license plates and things scattered about the walls. There are large permanent wood stools surrounding the bar itself with walk up ordering on the east end (hotel side). There are bench-style tables along two of the walls and open air on the beach side. There are very tall beach chairs that sit two or three on the actual sand, but there aren't many of these, so you have to get there early if you want to snag one for sunset watching. Sunset watching is one great aspect of this place since the bar is adjacent to the sand; no obstructions. Drink prices are what I'd call fair, but typically they're also strong, so it isn't horrible. I've asked to have drinks topped off before and haven't been shot down, so as long as they continue to do that, I'll continue to stop by. Food is available via the hotel; it's run of the mill beachbar food. Many days of the week they have live music; typically small one or two man bands under a tent adjacent to the bar. My favorite aspect of PCI Bar is that it makes an excellent starting point for a pub crawl to Undertow, or an ending point from Undertow. If you're in fair shape, that's a 1.5 mile pub crawl across the sand. You'll want to start at PCI, stop at Jimmy B's next door, Toasted Monkey next to them, now you've got a nice buzz going and a bit of a longer haul down to Sandbar Bills. Second to last stop is Bongos, then end at Undertow. You'll be ready for your cab ride home at this point. I like this direction the best because you have the longer walks after a bunch of drinks. If you're staying on the beach, such as at PCI, Beachcomber or HoJo, then start at Undertow and head north, then you can just stumble into your room after slamming three drinks back to back from those last three stops lol.
(3)Melissa M.
Well maybe I had a few too many when I ate here last. The menu online and in the restaurant did NOT match. The waitress was MIA. They added gratuity and still took money without offering change. We will not be back.
(1)Cassie P.
I love a good beach bar. And PCI Bar & Grill is just that. Walk up from the beach, or visit from the pool area for a delicious drink or some food. Their drink menu is extensive and I appreciate all the fruity frozen options. I got the mahi sandwich from the grill and quite enjoyed it! Their homemade chips are so good. I love the picnic tables- plenty of seating to enjoy your food (and not have to bring it back to the beach) There was a guitar playing singing and playing some great music. Also a beach volleyball court. The atmosphere was exactly what you'd want out of a beach bar and grill. Love this place!
(5)David M.
Dinner. Arugula salad with steak, shrimp wrapped with backing, fillet and a cookie sandwich. Salad 9/10 Fillet 7.5/10 - good - just I have had better - good value for the price Shrimp 8.5/10 Green beans 10/10 Dirty potatoes 9/10 Cookie 7/10 - not sure why it wasn't hot or at least warm Bartender 10/10 helped me find a good beer Waitstaff 9.5/10 Speed 9/10 Overall a great experience and glad we ate here
(4)Jay S.
Not the same menu as on line. Change five months ago. Trying to be something it's not. Person who delivered food when asked about the mustard that comes on the side with Cuban, told me it doesn't come with that. It plainly stated in the menu. I sat waiting to even get her attention to get the mustard, everyone at the table already finished before I got it. The Cuban was very dry even with mustard. No pickles, meat was okay. Had better smoked meats at smoking j on Gulfport blvd. Over all our first experience will probably be our last. Sixty dollars for three people isn't bad normally, but not for what we got and service provided to us.
(1)Matt E.
The best thing about St Pete Beach is that it's lined with hotels, almost every one utilizes their real estate with a beach front bar and/or restaurant (all open to the public). Among the half a dozen or so I had the pleasure of checking out PCI Bar ended up being my favorite. If it wasn't for the bartender who spent more time chatting with customers than helping me I would have been more inclined to give them 5 stars. Do note that we didn't have any food here so the review is just for the space and drinks only. PCI has a very Carribean type weathered bar covered in licence plates. It's a square bar so there's plenty of room at the bar. There's also a decent size deck with a few more seats. This is right beside the beach which they have a couple corn hole boards set up and a few lifeguard type chairs. Their menu isn't much, mostly sandwiches and wraps but at least it's available. They have a drink menu full of fun and delicious sounding tropical cocktails, mostly around $8 and good beer prices (starting at $4 I believe). The rum runner I got was perfect, it was my favorite of the day (I tried 4 different ones). If I make it down to the area again we will make sure to come back to PCI and stay awhile.
(4)Greg T.
Changed the menu up. Used to have amazing hearty bbq menu and some of the best chili ive ever had. Now menu is over priced. Nothing really under 13 bucks light beer 6 dollars each. Probably why there was only three people there on a saturday during lunch in college football season. This was a great local spot with good food. Now it seems like they are trying to be another tourist trap. Beach bar is still a hit spot for locals but dont go to indoor eatery unless you want to pay 40 dollars for nachoes a yeungling and a salad.
(1)Jaimie T.
I had such a great time at PCI this past weekend! I made the mistake of planning a girls day at the beach on a chilly weekend, so we shivered near the bar for most of the day. On a good note, by mid-afternoon it either warmed up or we had stopped caring. We arrived around 11:30am on Saturday and were the only group at the bar. We ordered strawberry daiquiris, which were delicious, and soon after had a raspberry lemon drop shot. Yum! I entrusted my drink orders to the bartenders after that and was pleased with all but one. My favorite (other than the strawberry daiquiri) was a frozen mango drink that was incredible. A friend of mine was the only one to order food, which was a caesar wrap. She said it was good and the fries I snuck were tasty and crisp. At some point in the afternoon, a lot more people showed up and the place was really packed but still not uncomfortable. I'd say the drink prices are about average for a beach bar. I spent about $70 (including tip) and was there until 6:00pm. I foresee plenty of trips to PCI this summer once it warms up even more! My friends and I had a great time hanging out and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Shout out to our awesome bartenders Solomon and Kyle who stuck it out with us all day!
(5)William R.
Cool, weathered and fun beach bar. PCI is at the back of the Post Card Inn (which is a hotel that looks like it just got a fresh update for the hipsters). The vibe is cool walking in from the front - surfboards, shabby chic, beach grasses, chalkboards, board games - it'd be going a little too far to say a St Pete Beach W Hotel or Kimpton - so cut that image in half and you might get close - at any rate - it's cool. So go all the way to the back to the beach and you'll find a great bar with great music. It seems like the crowd is a little cooler than Jimmy B's or Toasted Monkey down the beach, but you never know because crowds change from day to day depending upon who's there and the weather. Drinks were a little pricey ($12.50 for a rum and coke) - but it was good, music was cool and the scene was great. Go for sunset!
(4)Chris R.
We come to St Pete Beach every year on vacation and last year we stumbled upon this place by accident and it was great so of course this year we decided to go back. Big mistake on our part. New owners is what we were told and it's horrible now. We went on a Friday night at 8 and besides the 2 people at the bar, we were the only ones in the place. We should of left then but unfortunately we didn't. We ordered and the waiter tried to talk my wife and I out of what we wanted to order. I let him talk me out of the Cuban for the Reuben and that was a big mistake. Then the waiter, bartender, hostess and other server decided to get in a group and hang out. Our server was leaning over the bar talking so loud we could hear him saying they were so dead there's no reason for us to even be here. The whole time he was saying this we were all out of drinks where he could be working and getting tipped. Finely we got the other servers attention and asked for a manager. The manager was nice and we explained what happened and we just wanted to pay for our drinks and leave. She insisted on us eating because our food was here now. The whole time we told her about the issues, our server was still leaning over the bar talking to the bartender. I took one bite of my Reuben and had enough. No meat on it at all hardly and it was so over cooked and old it tasted more like bacon then brisket. We got up and left. Terrible.
(1)Kurt B.
So disappointing since I've had great meals at this location pervious years. I should have know better when the place is empty on a Friday night. Service was bad. Orders were wrong. Hair in the slaw! Bland burgers without the toppings you asked for. Fish that wasn't blackened as ordered. Side of fries was brought out till asked a second time. No black or green tea but was still charged $3.00 for hot water and and old flavored tea. Definitely won't be going there again.
(1)Misty H.
Although our stay at the adjoining hotel was great, steer clear of this place... We spent $130 (plus tip) for our family to eat a Caesar salad made from shredded lettuce, a bbq pork sandwich that wasn't on the menu and had to be special ordered even though they claim to be a BBQ place, and a platter that consisted of a small piece of bbq pork, some corn from a can, and four small scallops. "Cappuccino" was a simple coffee that cost $5. The breaking point was when I went looking for a pastry to go along with the free coffee in the lobby and was offered a fruit platter. So I figured what the heck? What I was given (after a 15 minute wait) was 2 slices of honeydew melon, 2 slices of cantaloupe and a tiny sauce container of vanilla yogurt. For $12! Meanwhile, they had bananas and strawberries and blueberries on the menu as an "add on" to your cereal for $2. NEVER AGAIN.
(1)Don C.
Wow real BBQ in the middle of St Pete Beach. We were looking for something else, but that was dead so decided to try PCI. Wow what a pleasant surprise, the pulled pork and the brisket were both awesome. The servers were pleasant an very professional. If you like BBQ this should be on your list.
(5)Ashley B.
We ate here on a rainy Friday night. It wasn't too crowded, which was perfect for us! Our group was seated quickly. The server was friendly and attentive. I had the Carolina Pulled Pork which I definitely recommend! The Dirty Mashed Potatoes were good and the Collard Greens were just okay. A friend ordered the soup of the day, which the waiter brought to the table and then said didn't look good and took it back. He didn't offer another bowl, but asked her to order something else. Kinda weird, but better than serving bad food I guess. Overall, our group had a good time and the ambiance was very hip.
(4)Wes G.
Its a lot bigger than it looks from the outside, plenty of seating and TVs. We had the pretzel bites as an appetizer, they were hot and delicious. Wife had the dirty bird sandwich with Mac and cheese and loved it. I had the baby back ribs with grilled asparagus and fries. The ribs were ok they kinda overdid it with the apple juice sprits and my fries were cold. My grilled asparagus was great. The staff was nice and friendly Food was served fast. Overall a good eating experience, I would recommend it for everyone there is a nice bar large horseshoe booths and tables that can be easily be pushed together for larger groups.
(4)Jeremy S.
Giving this 5 stars. Everything is made in house except the mustard and the ketchup. I had the beer battered fish sandwich and that was very fresh with a very nice coleslaw on the bottom of the sandwich. My wife had the seafood tacos, also fresh and excellent pico. My Father-in-law had the PCI salad and also rave reviews. The fact that everything is made in-house is impressive and all ingredients taste fresh. Top that off with excellent service!
(5)Diana M.
We were actually looking for the restaurant that used to be here but pulled in anyway because that is where our GPS told us to turn. Not wanting to fight the beach traffic any longer we decided just to lunch here. It was a good decision as the food was pretty good!! The service was so-so but the menu had lots of options and the Cuban I selected was shockingly tasty. My hubby had a salad and it was even better than the Cuban!!
(3)Reese O.
Stayed for a few days at the PCI and ate a few meals here. Fair prices and really good food! Try the BLT with double cut bacon - wow. Everything tastes better with their chipotle mayo too. Big thanks to Kelsie and Taylor for great conversation with the food and drinks!
(4)Bryce B.
This place has gone way down hill. Current management is trying to discourage the 20 something's but at the same time chasing away regular, loyal customers. Check this one out. Group of my friends having been playing volleyball at PCI for last 4 years. We pay for parking, eat at restaurants and drink at bar. We don't smuggle our own drinks in or anything...we pay to play. Yesterday, on 4th of July, we set up and were playing as usual. Security guard, with a hand grenade on his belt (classy!) told us that we could have coolers or umbrellas in the beach. Totally get the cooler thing but umbrellas??? It was 100 degrees out and no shade. Besides on of our friends is pregnant. We told him it was dumb and his return was to tell us he'd have use arrested. Yeah for an umbrella. So we told him to get the manager. Enter this woman who probably should manage a laundry mat. If she's the manager no wonder that place has the slowest bar and the rudest staff on the beach. She was a mess. Didn't tell us why we couldn't have an umbrella just that the first two security guards didn't worry about it but the 3rd did (grenade guy) so we have to remove them. No explanation of safety concerns or aesthetics or anything...just something dumb. Needless to say we left. 4 years of spending money and now gone. Incidentally we are all over 40s in professional careers with average salaries in $100k mark. Kind of customer any business would want. Anyway, we went to Toasted Monkey. We were welcomed and greeted by a manager. Place was clean, drinks well priced and food outstanding. Stay away from PCI, it'll be condos in a year anyway.
(1)Amanda H.
Enjoyed a few great meals while staying at the hotel. Food was great as well as the service. We will definitely be back on our next trip to St. Pete.
(4)chelsea w.
PCI Bar & Grill is the place to go for your event! We held our rehearsal dinner there a few weeks ago and everyone loved it. The food was SO good, staff was super accommodating and the service was top notch. I would absolutely recommend PCI Bar & Grill!
(5)Lady H.
This place is kinda hit or miss. We've been here about 3 times and each time both service and food have varied between good and just okay. I wouldn't drive out of my way to eat here but if I'm in the area and hungry I'd consider eating here again.
(3)Rosana R.
There is nothing bad on the menu. If u love bacon, as I do, get anything that has "double cut bacon" it will change your life! The drinks are great, the service staff are very attentive and friendly. The atmosphere is beach casual. Their style is industrial chic/sports beach bar and grill.
(5)Caroline C.
I am currently doing a very restrictive diet and our server was so patient and helpful as I asked her half a dozen questions about several menu items. I can't have ANY sugar of any type right now, and I was so happy that I could get baby back ribs naked, with no rub or sauce at all. And they were delicious! The collard greens were also awesome although I had to eat around the bacon as I'm sure it was cured with sugar. The tomato/cucumber salad was lightly dressed and delicious. My husband got the fish tacos and said they were amazing. PCI Bar & Grill boasts the best BBQ on the beach, and if my delicious naked ribs were a good indicator, I'd be tempted to believe them. We'd be happy to come back to PCI Bar & Grill any time.
(4)Shauna S.
Not the same the second time around. 30 mins into meal and still waiting for the well done green beans I requested. Oh they are here...just in time to be boxed up...and still RAW. Brisket wasn't the same - rough, dry bleh. We both ordered the same thing and hubby received a huge portion and my plate was maybe half the amount. Salad just ok. Hubby says the collard greens were just ok too. Disappointing 2nd time...if we return will be interesting to see how it compares...I am sad was really looking forward to that brisket we had a few weeks ago!! :-(
(3)Darcy G.
Enjoyed the happy hour $3 tater tot with chili and cheese or other toppings and 50 cent wing specials. The drink specials weren't anything to write home about, $4 wells and $5 Sangria. Nice modern BBQ joint atmosphere.
(4)Aaron R.
Was looking for the Beachwood BBQ & Grill but realized they had a name change to the PCI Bar & Grill. Due to the Yelp recommends of the previous incarnation, we decided to stick with the place. Things we enjoyed! 1. Service - Waiter (bummer I cant remember the name) was extremely personable and not shy about recommendations which we appreciated. 2. Sweet Potato Fries/Regular Fries - i was a big fan. Well made and with a nice crunch with great seasoning. Though I'm miffed I didn't try the Tater Tots. 3. The Beer - Nice Local lager on tap. Things that were OK. 1. The BBQ Melt - Good Sandwich that was slightly on the dry side from a meat standpoint. Sliced Roast Pork was decently cooked, just a pinch on the tough side for my taste. BBQ sauce was definitely needed. 2. The Belly Buster Burger - My girlfriend sprung for this one and was a little overwhelmed by the sheer size. Though good, the meats were all a slight shade on the under seasoned side and lacked the incredible flavor we were both hoping for. The burger itself was ordered medium and came medium well - as to be expected. Things I would have done differently. 1. Root Beer Braised Short Rib Sliders - I think our server tried to steer us away from these but we were sucked in by the description. Should have gone with the suggestion... they had a nice flavor but were just not worth $10 bucks... at all. Would have been better served by the nachos or tater tots (argggh!!). 2. Overall bill - We ended up walking out with a tab around $60 - a little steep for 2 people for this kind of place. This is better/fancier than many hotel locations but still pricier than I was hoping for.
(3)Dan M.
Large portions, good food, excellent bacon, if you like bacon this is the place extra thick bacon. Friendly staff. My wife and I split a meal and had leftovers.
(4)Savitre S.
Super cute place and I've been hearing about it for years. Such a unique concept of guests being able to party all night and then check out their hotel rooms. Every room has its own little front yard and hammock in front. I also heard they do weddings in the center courtyard. Foodwise they were good as well but nothing too remarkable. We all ordered omelets and they were standard. I wish the veggie omelet automatically came with cheese but we were kind of preoccupied at the time to remember to ask for it...well I know I was. For you see, my boyfriend (now fiance!) had just proposed to me minutes before we sat down at this restaurant! It was pretty nice though and the waitress seemed a bit stressed but she was nonetheless pleasant. I would definitely want to come back and try other menu items.
(3)Brad D.
After sitting for five minutes in an empty restaurant at 1:45 in the afternoon, the four of us got up and left. As we were leaving, a server showed up. When we said we're leaving, his response was "OK, see us." Went one block down street to Boulevard Burgers. Great service, great food. PCI would be a good place to open a restaurant because it sure isn't one now.
(1)Jessica S.
Every time I try to eat here there is a problem. Most recently over the weekend... After staying at PCI for 2 nights- our group wanted to eat breakfast here before checkout. The Hostess was not very helpful at all and continued to say that they did not have enough servers and they were sending one home... That it would be 30 minutes. The restaurant was basically empty! They also had plenty of people waiting to be seated- but we're sending people home??!! I did not want to go here in the first place because I've had so many issues in the past, but everybody else really wanted to and then when we walked out- agreed with me. For having such an awesome establishment in general, this restaurant is lacking so much.
(2)Heather S.
Chose to have breakfast here while staying at the inn. Service was very fast & friendly. The food was good. My husband & I both ordered the All American breakfast. My only complaint was that the "cappuccino" appeared to be instant rather than with fresh brewed espresso & frothed milk. The coffee that my husband ordered was very good, so get that instead.
(4)Lauren H.
Great food and great service! Love their BBQ Food :) get the nachos they are delicious!!!
(5)Brandon W.
Great drinks. Great bartenders. Great food. We've found our new hangout place and will be back soon. And often!
(5)Joshua W.
Ate here with my father in law and two kids (4-6). We ordered the brisket which was fantastic. I would say one if the best I have ever had. It was moist, tender, beautiful smoke ring and perfect taste. Both off us thought it was great. The kids both ordered the ribs and Mac and cheese. They cleaned the rib down to the bone. It was very tender and not spicy. The service was the great. We were in and out in 1 hour at 7 pm on a Tuesday. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the mood for BBQ.
(5)Eric G.
Not impressed. The brisket didn't have any seasoning and a TON of fat. I also thought it was a little pricy for bbq. They do have NFL tix but after my meal I felt like I was rushed out the door.
(2)Marinda H.
2nd visit Wow, quite a different experience than the 1st visit. Ordered the same nachos we had last time and they were disappointing - half the portion size, pork left pools of grease all over the chips, and barely any toppings. Boo! Plus our waiter was friendly but overtly up-selling the entire meal because we were just ordering water and apps. We raved about this place to our friends and they probably think we are crazy. Very disappointed.
(2)Kristen L.
Let's get that out up front: This is not good BBQ. Maybe because we're from Kansas City we have higher expectations for BBQ, but really this is average at best. Service here is lacking. We sat for 10 minutes and no one came to take our order. We had to go ask the hostess to get a server to our table. I had fresh fish sandwich, it was great. That's the only reason for the 3 stars. My husband had the burnt ends. They were soaked in BBQ sauce. Good BBQ isn't slathered in sauce and you can taste the flavor of the meat and smoke. Once we got a serve, he was great. Helpful ordering and friendly. In my opinion you can't take away stars for bad customers who don't parent their children and drag down your experience. But for those parents who let their 6 kids under the age of 7 sit at a table alone while they drank and ignored them... 0 Stars for them on parenting...seriously! Really there are lot better options than this place. We would not go back. Go spend a bit more at 1200 Chophouse, you won't be disappointed there.
(3)Amy B.
I really like pci if not just for the view and that they have some pretty god drinks. We went down there Friday though and the place was dead... I've never seen so few people there it blew my mind. We still had a good time and enjoyed our drinks and the stars and the ocean but no where near the crowd as we are used to there. What's the deal?
(3)Lori C.
The PCI used to be the BEST place on the beach. We are locals and LOVED staying here. We have been teetering for a while because the quality of service of the PCI and the PCI grill has gone down. This morning sealed the deal our breakfast was inedible! If you look at my reviews I heartily give five stars to those who deserve it. Four of us ate and three of us were sick we payed $62 dollars for breakfast. The fourth was an eight year old who liked his pancakes. The eggs Benedict which is one of my favorite was disgusting a big difference between poached and not cooked at all. The sauce was clumpy and had to much lemon ugghh nauseating!! The beef "medallions" were grossly over cooked. Well you get the picture I am done with the PCI which is so sad. It use to be amazing!! They also revamped their breakfast menu and got rid of the brisket hash!?!?! Really???? Not surprising that they were cited for roaches on Dirty Dining. Anyway I'm done.
(1)Leighann S.
This is a great beach bar. It can get really crowded in the summer so get there early. The bartender was very friendly and personable. They have bbq which is pretty tasty and my friends love the sweet potato fries but I didn't order them. The crowd can be pretty young at times but a good atmosphere. They had a good band yesterday as well.
(4)Stevie B.
2 very unfriendly bartenders last night - someone should tell the mgmt
(2)Rachel H.
We had recently been to an event at the hotel and were still hungry so it was a convenient place to stop by and check out for a late dinner. A-OK is a great way to rate PCI Bar and Grill. I'd go again f in a pinch and close by, but I won't be thinking about it very often and I probably wouldn't recommend it to a friend. Service was lacking as our server seemed like he was already off the clock and taking our table as some sacrifice. So sorry to ruin your evening, sir. My standard for BBQ places is a salad with fries. The salad was "choose a base lettuce" for $5 (romaine, arugula, or butter lettuce I think) and then pay for each topping ($1 per vegetable). Granted I believe $1 for tomatoes on a salad is pretty dumb but I took the bait and got olives, tomatoes, and onions. Now that I'm typing that out, I feel stupider for paying $8 for what is a standard side salad at any other restaurant. Whatever, it was good and the dressing was delicious. It came with some cornbread too that was cold and slightly stale but I was hungry. The fries were fine, maybe a little cold but the delicious BBQ sauce took the sting out of fries that have been sitting around too long. It's a fried potato, hard to mess it up. The only other snafu of the evening was my girlfriend ordered the soup of the day as her dinner and when the waiter brought out her soup and everyone else's food, said her soup looked gross and they wouldn't be serving it tonight. Seriously? It was sitting on the tray and he wouldn't let her even see it to decide for herself. I guess he was being proactive but in the tackiest way possible. So while everyone else ate, she asked for the menu again and her salad arrived 10 minutes later. Boo to poorly prepared and served menu items. The hotel is such a great spot and I hope that the restaurant soon brings itself up to the standard that it's neighbor has set.
(3)JEREMY G.
Being a tourist hit spot, I've always been leery of trying out the PCI grill. Wish I would have known sooner how wrong I was. The food was spot on. Wifey had the pulled pork sandwich, which was the perfect bit of spicy and Mac and cheese, which was some of the best M/C I've ever had. I had the Cuban and it was hands down the best I've had. Defi worth a trip.
(4)Dayna W.
Very good food and decent sizes. The waitress was top notch. Order a side of macaroni and cheese, it's well worth it. We ordered two meals an appetizer with the side order and for 2 of us it was a lot of food. Which was great since we're staying in a hotel and needed evening meals. You'll be really happy you stopped here and ate. Ask for Chris. She's a real sweetheart.
(5)Rob L.
Decent food, but too much of a corporate feel. Very nice staff.
(3)Debbie L.
This is the fourth time we've been here and we were not disappointed. Our server, Jesse, was friendly and efficient. I had the BBQ bacon burger - hold the BBQ sauce (I'm just not a fan of sauce) - and it was cooked throughly and had great flavor. Side of fries were hot and more than I could eat. My husband had the brisket and he was impressed. Full of flavor and very tender. He ordered sides of fried okra and sweet potato fries. Although he received regular fries, he didn't mention it to the server. The okra was your run-of-the-mill breaded & fried okra. Nothing special. All in all, I'm glad we chose to eat here again.
(5)Kiersten R.
We loved Craig. He wasn't our server, but he was so attentive to spite that fact. He was also personable and humerus, something our actual sever lacked. We would come back based on Craig's service alone. Good food too.
(4)Angela G.
We walked down here from our hotel and chose it based on reviews. I convinced my family to go and we were totally bummed by the experience. It wasn't too busy and we were sat at a dirty table. I recommended the ribs to my mom and sister after rave reviews and it came out like jerky. They were sawing through them. I had the pork which was decent but all of our food was cold. Nothing like cold corn on the cob. I had such high expectations and everything went wrong and I felt terrible for dragging my family there. The table next to us ended up getting their app and entree at the same time, I don't think they were too thrilled, so I think we weren't the only off table that night :(
(2)Jennifer C.
LOVE this place. I visit each time we head down. Service is always great, fantastic food. LOVE the arugula salad with fried goat cheese which I pair with the bacon & jalapeño wrapped shrimp! Hope they have the same martini I had last time when I'm there next week!!! Highly recommend
(5)Lauren A.
This place is clean with nice modern decor. I came for lunch and the service was fantastic. Lunch mon-fri 11:30 to 1:30 is $8.95 including a drink. Everything my group got looked delicious. If you are in the area definitely a good place to check out
(4)Amber M.
We stayed at PCI this weekend and didn't want to drive far when we got in. We tried the Beach Bar and Grill but were very disappointed. I had the BBQ chicken sandwich with bacon and onion straws...tasted like the chicken was tossed in Manwich sauce. No bueno. My daughter got the brisket and it was so dry she couldn't even eat it. The sides were good for all the meals. The garlic tots were okay but very greasy at the bottom. All-in-all nothing, including the drinks, made the meal worth $60.
(2)Dennis P.
Stopped in today with a few friends. Two of us ordered the belly buster burger, and another friend got a caesar with grilled chicken and huge slices of bacon. The burgers were ordered medium well and came out perfect. They were piled high with pulled pork, bacon, and crispy onion straws. This sucker was probably half a foot high, but what spilled out was easily enjoyed with a fork (no complaints here!) The waiter was on point with some extra bbq sauce ready to go. I ordered the sweet potato fries for my burger's side and they were very tasty. My friend's caesar had huge cuts of grilled chicken, and he gave us his extra bacon. WOW that bacon is good. I don't remember the waiter's name but he was very prompt and helpful. I hope I don't have the same experience as these other reviewers on my second visit. I'd like to continue counting on this place to be spot-on when I want some bbq or burgers.
(4)Gary S.
Pulled pork was very good. Collard greens very very good. And the beans had different taste but also very good.I had to keep asking for moore tea and for me that is a sign of bad service.
(3)David S.
not the cheapest in the area but food was top nothc as was the service
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