From My Mother's Kitchen by Mimi Sheraton

We tried the Pulled Pork Sandwich and it was massive. Hookin’ Aint Easy is obviously a seafood eatery and this may shock you, but they also have some BBQ on the menu with a smoker on site, house-made BBQ sauce from a family recipe, and more. Add some hot sauce for the ultimate bite.

Pete for its high quality and obvious hand craftedness. It’s probably the freshest fish dip I’ve had in St. I would recommend ordering it spicy for a nice kick and more flavor. Anything on the menu, including this freshly prepared Smoked Wahoo Fish Dip, is soon to become a favorite. The fries were perfection, crispy and salted just right. You must order the house-made remoulade sauce. I ordered it blackened and really loved it but I must say the seasoning was heavy and salty which, if I had ordered a beer or something more refreshing than water, it would have been a solid pairing. Served blackened or fried and with a side of fries, you can’t go wrong either way. Though Hookin’ Ain’t Easy has only been open for 10 months, locals already know it’s the place to visit for one of the best grouper sandwiches in St. In fact, he catches mostly everything on the menu and if it’s not him, he knows the fisherman who did by name. The Stone Crab Claws are fresh and caught by the owner, Matthew.

The other option is the Claw Dinner which comes with fries and coleslaw. Get cracking and dunk these meaty claws into butter for the best you’ve ever had. Let’s dive right into the food and what you absolutely must order: Stone Crab Claws (while in season – October 15 through May 1 in 2023). His words, not mine, but nonetheless, hilarious. Also he’s hilarious as he was showing me around and telling me that he catches the majority of the seafood on the menu and knows where everything comes from, he called himself a “busy hooker”.

Matthew, the owner is passionate, friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is relaxed and friendly neighborhood-like as you order from a food truck and listen to live music either on a picnic table or at the tiki bar. No matter how you like your seafood, Hookin’ Ain’t Easy is one of the best seafood restaurants in St. Or, visit their market for an array of fresh seafood from grouper, shrimp, octopus, and so much more, seriously so much. The cafe is the perfect spot for a laid back and delightful seafood meal while soaking up the sun and live music. Hookin’ Ain’t Easy definitely deserves your attention while they’re making spectacular waves in the seafood scene in St.

From My Mother's Kitchen by Mimi Sheraton