The Ugly Grouper Menu

Welcome to The Ugly Grouper, a delightful seafood haven nestled in the breezy ambiance of Holmes Beach, Florida. This lively venue artfully combines the joy of good food with enticing live music, creating a vibrant atmosphere perfect for families and friends alike.

The menu is brimming with fresh and locally sourced seafood, showcasing highlights like Twin Tails – two butter-braised Maine lobster tails, and the Mango Chimichurri Snapper, which features seasoned filet paired with Caribbean rice. For those with a penchant for casual bites, the Grouper Tacos are a must-try!

Accessibility is key, with wheelchair-friendly facilities and a casual dress code. Whether you prefer cozy outdoor seating or tasty takeout, The Ugly Grouper excels in delivering an unforgettable dining experience that caters to all!

Food Specials

TWIN TAILS

TWO BUTTER BRAISED MAINE LOBSTER TAILS, ROASTED GARLIC RISOTTO AND LEMON BUTTER BROCCOLINI

$$45.00

MANGO CHIMICHURRI SNAPPER

SEASONED SNAPPER FILET WITH OUR HOUSEMADE MANGO CHIMICHURRI, CARIBBEAN RICE, AND SAUTEED ASPARAGUS

$$32.00

MAQUECHOUX POMPANO

MACHCHOO LOCALLY CAUGHT POMPANO FILET SERVED WITH CHORIZO CREAMY CORN SAUCE, AND JASMINE WHITE RICE

$$32.00

JUMBO SHRIMP COCKTAIL

JUMBO SHRIMP, SERVED WITH A SIDE OF OUR SIGNATURE UGLY COCKTAIL SAUCE

$$22.00

UGLY CHEESE LOGS

MADE LIKE NO OTHER, A MUST TRY FOR THE FRED CHEESE CONNOISSEUR SERVED WITH RANCH MARINARA

$$14.00

CHICKEN CHUNKS

CHICKEN TENDERLON CHUNKS FRED AND SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF DPPING SAUCE TOSSED IN THE SAUCE ALSO AVALABLE

$$16.00

PULLED PORK NACHOS

HOUSEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS, LAYERS OF MELTED CHEESE, TOPPED WITH QUESO, SHREDDED LETTUCE, JALAPENOS, SALSA, AND SOUR CREAM

$$14.00

CRAB GREEN TOMATOES

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES TOPPED WITH LUMP CRAB AND DRIZZLED WITH OUR HOUSEMADE CAJUN REMOULADE

$$18.00

BRUSCHETTA

VINE RPE TOMATOES, FRESH BASL, RED ONION, AND PARMESAN, DRIZZLED WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION SERVED WITH TRIBECA BAGUETTE

$$14.00

CHIPS QUESO

FRED HOUSEMADE TORTILLA CHIPS. SERVED WITH QUESO AND FRESH HOUSEMADE SALSA

$$12.00

COCONUT SHRIMP

JUMBO BUTTERFLED COCONUT SHRIMP SERVED WITH PINA COLADA SAUCE

$$18.00

CRAB STUFFED SHRIMP

CRAB TOPPED JUMBO SHRIMP WITH A SAVORY GARLIC PARMESAN CHEESE SAUCE SERVED ON TRIBECA BAGUETTE

$$26.00

LITTLE UGLY CLAMS

FULL POUND OF CLAMS OR MUSSELS SAUTEED IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE, TOPPED WITH FRESH BASL, TOMATOES PARMESAN CHEESE

$$22.00

LITTLE UGLY MUSSELS

FULL POUND OF CLAMS OR MUSSELS SAUTEED IN A CREAMY WHITE WINE GARLIC SAUCE, TOPPED WITH FRESH BASL, TOMATOES PARMESAN CHEESE

$$22.00

ISLAND GROUPER KABOBS

3 KABOBS LOADED WITH FRESH GROUPER, ONION, RED PEPPERS PINEAPPLES, DRIZZLED WITH MANGO HABANERO.

$$20.00

CALAMARI

LIGHTLY BREADED. SERVED WITH OUR HOUSEMADE DYNO SAUCE

$$17.00

ZUCCHINI CHIPS

FRESH CUT LIGHTLY BREADED, TOPPED WITH PARMESAN CHEESE SERVED WITH RANCH

$$14.00

CARIBBEAN CHICKEN SANDWICH

SOUS VIDE CHICKEN BREAST SEASONED, LIGHTLY BREADED AND FRED TOPPED WITH BACON, PEPPER JACK CHEESE SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, AND A MANGO AIOLI

$$19.00

UGLY BURGER

HALF POUND PATTY OF ANGUS, BRISKET, AND SHORT RIB SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH BACON JAM, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, PICKLE, AND CHOICE OF CHEESE

$$18.00

MAHI SANDWICH

BLACKENED, GRILLED, OR FRIED SERVED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND OUR HOUSEMADE CAJUN REMOULADE

$$22.00

SMOKEHOUSE PATTY MELT

SIGNATURE BURGER PATTY TOPPED WITH OUR HOUSEMADE BBQ PULLED PORK AND CHOICE OF CHEESE SERVED ON SOURDOUGH

$$20.00

PULLED PORK SLIDERS

SLOW COOKED PORK SHOULDER DRESSED WITH PINEAPPLE COLESLAW AND PICKLES ON TWO GOURMET BRIOCHE ROLLS SERVED WITH OUR HOUSEMADE BBQ SAUCE

$$18.00

FRENCH FRIES

MASHED POTATOES

COLESLAW

SEASONAL VEGETABLES

CARIBBEAN RICE

UGLY CLAM CHOWDER

OCEAN CLAMS, PARSLEY, POTATOES, AND OUR HOUSE BLEND OF SPICES

$$6.00

CLASSIC CAESAR

ROMANE, HERBED CROUTONS, AND GRATED PARMESAN LIGHTLY TOSSED

$$8.00

ISLAND CAPRESE

TOMATO, FRESH MOZZARELLA, BASIL, OLIVE OL, AND A BALSAMIC GLAZE ATOP A BED OF ROMAINE TOSSED IN GOLDEN ITALIAN

$$16.00

UGLY GREEN SALAD

ARTISAN SPRING GREENS, CUCUMBERS, TOMATOES, RED ONION, TOPPED WITH PURPLE CABBAGE AND CARROTS CHOICE OF DRESSING

$$8.00

SHRIMP AND GRITS

BRAZILIAN POLENTA AND CHORIZO SAUSAGE IN A CREOLE PARMESAN CREAM SAUCE WITH JUMBO SHRIMP.

$$32.00

SHRIMP TACOS

CHEESE FAN TACOS STUFFED WITH JUMBO SHRIMP, CABBAGE, AND PINEAPPLE SALSA SERVED WITH OUR HOUSEMADE DYNO SAUCE

$$24.00

FISH AND CHIPS

TWELVE OUNCES OF PACIFIC COD BEER BATTERED SERVED WITH FRIES

$$24.00

SEAFOOD PASTA

A POUND OF LITTLENECK CLAMS OR PEI MUSSELS SAUTEED WITH WHITE WINE, TOMATOES, GARLIC, AND PARMESAN SERVED OVER FETTUCCINE

$$28.00

BLACKENED SALMON DINNER

8 OZ BLACKENED ATLANTIC SALMON FILET, SERVED WITH DILL BEURRE BLANC, SEASONAL VEGETABLES, AND WHITE RICE

$$30.00

PESTO SHRIMP FETTUCCINE

BLACKENED SHRIMP SAUTEED OVER A BASIL PESTO FETTUCCINE DOES NOT CONTAIN PINE NUTS

$$28.00

UGLY JAMBALAYA

ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE, JUMBO SHRIMP, AND CHICKEN SAUTEED IN OUR CARIBBEAN GUMBO WITH JASMINE RICE.

$$34.00

GROUPER TACOS

OUR WORLD FAMOUS GROUPER TACOS FEATURING OUR ICONIC CHEESE FAN SHELLS, DELICIOUS BLACKENED GROUPER, CABBAGE AND FRESH SALSA SERVED WITH OUR HOUSEMADE DYNO SAUCE

$$24.00

GROUPER POLYNESIAN BOAT

FRESH BLACKENED GROUPER FILET, ASPARAGUS PARMESAN RISOTTO, AND A SEASONAL VEGETABLE MEDLEY SERVED INSIDE A PINEAPPLE BOAT. MANGO HABANERO OR SWEET THE CHILL UPON REQUEST MAHI AVALABLE UPON REQUEST

$$36.00

GROUPER SANDWICH

GROUPER BLACKENED, GRILLED, OR FRIED ON A BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, AND OUR HOUSEMADE CAJUN REMOULADE.

$$24.00

Lunch Dinner

Kids Menu

FRIED SHRIMP

$$9.95

PEANUT BUTTER JELLY

$$9.95

CHICKEN CHUNKS

$$9.95

GRILLED CHEESE

$$9.95

MAC N CHEESE

$$9.95

CHEESEBURGER

$$9.95

FISH CHIPS

$$9.95

CORN DOG

$$9.95

KIDS PULLED PORK

$$9.95

SANDWICH

$$9.95