The Moon Under Water is a British Colonial Tavern located in downtown St. Petersburg, overlooking the bay. The history of the name came from British Recruiting Sergeants visiting taverns to recruit people for the British Army. The Sergeants would walk into a bar and find some drunk, drop a Queen's Shilling in his beer and when he drank from the tankard, he was considered a recruit and hauled off. Their methods were very shady. The tankards were redesigned to see through, so the target could look through the bottom and see the shilling, hence the name Moon Under Water. This establishment is very European with its inside bar, and outside dining tables. The view of the bay is great as well as the food.
Executive Chef Michael Crippin moved to Tampa 15 years ago from his native England. He has a great culinary education as well as working for celebrities including Madonna, Prince Charles, and Bruce Willis. He has been at The Moon Under Water for six years bringing British and Indian cuisine to St. Petersburg. I had a seafood salad, consisting of shrimp and crab meat with raspberry vinaigrette. It was excellent and a lovely presentation. The menu is varied with several styles of curry. This restaurant is located close to the Chihuly Museum, the Pier, Baywalk, the Yacht Club and Central Avenue.
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