St. Petersburg, Florida - Spicy shrimp gumbo, delicious crab cakes or how about an oversized Shrimp Po Boy? You can have it all at Ricky P's Po Boys. Owner Rick Parsons was raised in New Orleans and learned everything from his cajun mama.
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Po Boy eateries are some of the original fast food restaurants. They are usually small and serve great tasting, fast, home cooking. There is always some New Orleans-style music playing as you sit down to eat.
Make sure you get there before noon so you don't have to wait. Ricky P's has a loyal following who craves the spicy treats. They are open for lunch and stay 'til 7 p.m. on Fridays.
Here are a few of Ricky P's dishes:
-Ultimate Shrimp Po-Boy, Lightly seasoned and hand breaded Louisiana gulf shrimp, fried to perfection & served on crunchy French bread.
Dressed all the way. Regular $7.99, Large $9.99
-Oyster Po-Boy, A New Orleans favorite - fried oysters dressed and served on toasty French bread. One Size $8.99, Large $10.99
-Louisiana Crab Cakes, Amazing blend of crab & shrimp, fresh vegetables & seasonings, then grilled. Topped with our own fresh dill sauce. Truly will spoil you for life!
$5.99 for one, $6.99 for one with side (creole slaw, cajun potato salad or fresh tomato salad) -or- $10.99 for two includes choice of cajun potato salad creole slaw or fresh tomato salad.
-Combo Platter, Jambalaya OR Red Beans & Rice, One Crab Cake and your choice of side: Coleslaw, Potato Salad OR tomato salad $11.99
www.rickyps.com
Ricky P's Po Boy Shop
6521-4th Street N.
St. Pete, Florida
Phone: (727) 525-2023
Hours:
Monday - Thursday:
11 am to 4 pm
Friday:
11 am to 7 pm
Saturdays:
11 am to 3pm