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SS HOOKERS OVERLOOKS THE VERY WATERS WHERE IT ALL STARTED

HISTORY WAS MADE

William Halsey Wood made history as the first person to land a tarpon on rod and reel in 1885, right here in Punta Rassa. Up until that moment, many fishermen said it couldn’t be done, but he proved them wrong,

capturing a 5-foot, 9-inch tarpon that weighed 93 pounds with his bamboo pole. He didn’t stop

there. The gentleman from New York City caught a total of five tarpon during his week-long visit.

GENERATIONS INSPIRED

His story has inspired countless others to pursue the “Silver King,” and for several generations now, people have flocked to this very spot in pursuit of Tarpon. Great minds among them, such as Theodore Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway and Thomas Edison, have written passionately about the epic battle between fish and man that takes place here.

CHARTER SERVICE BEGAN

The most famous of them was author Zane Grey, who did so much more than write about big-game fishing. In 1924, he caught the world’s largest fish in Nova Scotia. His next move, naturally, was to Fort Myers, Florida, where he and others started a big- game fishing charter service.

WORLDWIDE FASCINATION

So the word got out, and today people come to the Gulf of Mexico from all over the world, demonstrating their intense fascination with big-game fishing and their massive appetite for adventure.

SS Hookers honors that hunger, providing delicious meals and a place to share and hear fishing tales both big and small.

All it took was the first tail-dancing

tarpon coming out of the water like

some silver dream, gill plates rattling and jaws shaking

the hook, to catch Ernest’s attention. This was not trout

fishing. A thirty-pound tarpon on a

twenty-pound test line breaking water

close enough to spray the boat was enough to make a man forget about trout fishing. – Hemingway:

The American Homecoming

Ernest Hemingway

RUM

HURRICANE CHARLEY… 9Ron Carlos white rum, Ron Carlos black rum, lime juice and passion fruit syrup

PUNTA RASSA SUNSET… 9Ron Carlos dark rum, triple sec, pineapple juice, orange juice, sour mix and a splash of grenadine

ISLAND ESCAPE… 9Blue Chair Bay Spiced Coconut Rum, pineapple juice and crème de banana liqueur

VODKA

BLOODY CUCUMBER… 9Rain Cucumber Vodka, fresh sage sprig, house-blend Bloody Mary mix and cucumber spear garnish

CLASSY MARY… 6Traditional Bloody Mary with our house vodka, horseradish, Worcestershire sauce and house-blend Bloody Mary mix with a lime and celery stick garnish

THE BIG EASY… 9Van Gogh Pomegranate Vodka, orange juice and a splash of cranberry

MARTINIS

NUTTY ANGLER… 9Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, Irish Cream and macadamia liqueur

KEY LIME PIE… 9Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, Keke Beach Key Lime Cream Liqueur and Licor 43 in a graham cracker-rimmed martini glass

CALOOSAHATCHEE… 9Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Van Gogh Caramel Vodka, Frangelico and chocolate syrup

EYE OPENER… 9Van Gogh Double Espresso Vodka, Kahlua and an espresso shot

CINNAMON TINI… 9RumChata, Fireball Whiskey and cream

PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN CAKE… 9Pearl Wedding Cake Vodka, pineapple juice and a splash of grenadine

CHOCOLATE MARTINI… 9Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, Van Gogh Chocolate Vodka, Godiva White and Godiva Dark Liqueurs, rimmed with Hershey’s chocolate syrup.

BROKEN SPIRITS

SUNKEN BOAT… 9Bacardi 151, blackberry brandy, Sloe gin, amaretto and pineapple juice

SNAPPED ROD… 9Crown Royal, coconut rum, 7-Up, cranberry juice and pineapple juice

LOST TARPON… 9Tequila, gin, light rum, sour mix and splash of Coke

MINT JULEP… 9A taste of the South… Buffalo Trace bourbon, fresh mint and simple syrup over ice

MARGARITAS

EL CLASSICO… 6House tequila, triple sec, Rose’s Lime and sour mix

BRONZED REDFISH… 12El Mayor Añejo Tequila, Cointreau, splash of orange juice, Rose’s Lime and sour mix

AMARITA… 9El Mayor Reposado Tequila, Amaretto, Rose’s Lime and sour mix

BAYOU RITA… 9Blue Nectar Reposado, Hot Damn!, sour mix and pickled jalapeño

CAJUN MARY… 9Spud Pepper Vodka, Jalapeno

Tabasco, house blend Bloody Mary mix and pickled jalapeño in a Cajun

spiced rimmed glass

CAUSEWAY MOJITO… 9Don Q Limón Rum, lime, fresh mint

and Florida sugar cane syrup

WICKED HOOKER… 9Wicked Dolphin Silver Rum,

blackberry brandy, banana liqueur, orange juice, pineapple juice,

and a splash of grenadine Mixed or frozen!

BOURBON STREET LEMONADE… 9

Van Gogh Citroen Vodka, lemonade, fresh mint and sage

with a splash of club soda

NEEDLEFISH RITA… 9Our skinny version, with Republic Añejo tequila, agave nectar, fresh squeezed lime and orange juice

LAKE OKEECHOBEE WATER RELEASE… 12Van Gogh Dutch Chocolate Vodka, Van Gogh Caramel Vodka, Kahlua, Irish cream, and Frangelico blended with vanilla ice cream

FROZEN KEY LIME PIE… 9Van Gogh Vanilla Vodka, Keke Beach Key Lime Cream Liqueur, Licor 43 and vanilla ice cream

FROZEN MARGARITAS… 8House tequila, sour mix and assorted flavors – traditional lime, strawberry, raspberry, mango, banana

DAIQUIRIS… 8Rum and assorted flavors – lime, strawberry, raspberry, mango, banana

COLADAS… 8Don Q Coconut Rum, Colada Mix and assorted flavors – lime, strawberry, raspberry,

mango, banana

FROZEN

APPETIZERS………..LUNCH AND DINNER

FRIED OKRA Served with buttermilk dressing... 7

BLUE CRAB AND SPINACH DIP Lump crab, spinach, peppers, onions, béchamel, served with pita chips sauce... 14

DRUNKIN SHRIMP COCKTAIL Steamed in beer, served chilled with cocktail sauce and lemon… 14

PINE ISLAND LITTLENECK CLAMS Tasso ham, white wine, garlic, shallot, butter, served with French bread… 12

CHILLED GULF OYSTERS Served on the half shell with horseradish, cocktail sauce, mignonette and lemon… Market Price

CRAB AND CORN CHOWDER Lump crab, local sweet corn, potato, cream, sherry… small… 6 large… 8

CRISPY FRIED OYSTERS Lightly dusted, flash fried, served with remoulade sauce and lemon…12

CHICKEN AND ANDOUILLE GUMBO Brown roux, okra, peppers, onion, celery, spices, served with white rice… small… 6 large… 8

RED BEANS AND RICE Slow cooked red beans and rice with Andouille sausage, served with rice… small… 6 large… 8

YELLOWFIN TUNA TOWER Marinated sushi grade Yellowfin Tuna, mango, avocado, onion, scallion and peppers, served with stone ground corn tortillas… 14

FRIED CALAMARI Lightly dusted, flash fried, served with remoulade sauce and lemon…12

VEGETABLE CRUDITÉ Seasonally selected farm fresh vegetables, served with red pepper hummus, buttermilk dressing and pimento cheese dip... 9

indicates items which are gluten-free or can be prepared gluten-free! Please notify your server, if you are gluten-intolerant or have any other food allergies.

* Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

INDULGENCE REDEFINED Redefining the way we embrace indulgence with flavorful, whole-plant based dishes that

balance our health and well-being with the celebration of life.





SALADS………..LUNCH AND DINNER

SOUTHERN FRIED CHICKEN COBB SALAD Mixed greens, iceberg lettuce, carrots, cucumber, boiled egg, avocado, tomato, buttermilk dressing, topped with ham and fried chicken… 13

CHOPPED KALE Green apple, sundried cranberries, bacon, croutons, sweet and spicy candied pecans, pumpkin seeds… 10

BABY SPINACH SALAD Sweet and spicy candied pecans, croutons, warm bacon tomato vinaigrette… 9

CAESAR SALAD Chopped romaine hearts, Caesar dressing, croutons, shaved Parmesan cheese… 9

ORGANIC MIXED GREENS Cucumber, goat cheese, fresh berries, tomato, Bermuda onion, citrus vinaigrette… 12

ADD………..TO ANY SALAD

Shrimp... 9 Chicken... 6 Mahi-Mahi... 7 Crispy Oysters... 8 Market Fish... market price

The Tarpon House was the first hotel that catered to sportsmen from

around the world whose primary objective was to catch, on rod and

reel, the giant Silver King.

The only way to reach the Tarpon House at Punta Rassa in the early years was by sailboat or steamship.

BURGERS……….. SERVED 11AM - 5PM

ALL BURGERS ARE SERVED ON A GRILLED BRIOCHE BUN WITH LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONION, BREAD & BUTTER PICKLES AND FRENCH FRIES

BLACKENED Fried egg, crispy oysters, Neuski bacon, Cajun remoulade… 13

SS HOOKER Three cheeses, caramelized onion, Neuski bacon, bourbon barbeque… 12

NAKED Lettuce, tomato, onion, bread & butter pickles… 10

BACON CHEESEBURGER Cheddar, American, Swiss, Neuski bacon… 12

PO-BOYS………..SERVED 11AM - 5PM

SERVED ON A TOASTED FRENCH LOAF WITH SHREDDED LETTUCE, TOMATO, CAJUN REMOULADE AND FRENCH FRIES

FRIED OR BLACKENED GULF SHRIMP… 15

BLACKENED OR GRILLED CHICKEN… 11

FRIED LOUISIANA CRAWFISH… 14

ROASTED VEGETABLES … 10





The Shultz Hotel was an impressive sight on the shore of Punta Rassa.

Shultz Hotel Company was fondly known as “the Barracks,” and the rooms that housed the anglers were called Murderer’s Row.

STEAKS………..LUNCH & DINNER

STEAKS ARE CHAR-GRILLED TO YOUR PERFECTION AND SERVED WITH MASHED POTATOES, SAUCE MARCHAND DE VIN AND SEASONAL LOCAL VEGETABLES

FILET MIGNON 8oz… 32

RIB EYE 16oz… 29

NEW YORK STRIP 10oz… 27

PASTA………..LUNCH & DINNER

PUNTA RASSA PASTA Sautéed gulf shrimp, fish medallions, black mussels, pine island clams in a rich shellfish stock tossed with linguini pasta… 29

FETTUCCINI ALFREDEAUX Fettuccini pasta tossed with a garlic cheese sauce with shaved parmesan cheese… 14

PENNE POMODOREAUX Penne pasta tossed with a rich tomato sauce with garlic and olive oil… 14

ROASTED MUSHROOM PASTA Seasonally selected wild mushrooms pan roasted with olive oil, garlic, and Parmesan tossed with linguini… 16

VEGETARIAN OPTIONS………..LUNCH & DINNER

VEGETABLE JAMBALAYA Seasonally selected vegetables simmered with white rice in a rich vegetable stock with green onion… 14

ROASTED MUSHROOM PILAF Seasonally selected wild mushrooms pan roasted and tossed with farro, smoked pecans and sundried cherries…17

OKRA GUMBO Stewed seasonally selected vegetables simmered in a rich brown vegetable stock with fried okra and white rice… 12








SPECIALTIES………..LUNCH & DINNER

ALL OF OUR SEAFOOD IS HAND SELECTED FOR QUALITY AND FRESHNESS FROM DOMESTIC OR LOCAL WATERS DAILY!

SPECIALTY DINNERS ARE SERVED WITH YOUR CHOICE OF A SMALL HOUSE OR CAESAR SALAD OR SOUP AND BISCUITS

CRAWFISH ÉTOUFFÉESautéed crawfish, trinity, shellfish stock, brown roux, white wine, butter, served over white rice with green onion… 17

SEAFOOD GUMBOGulf shrimp, Andouille sausage, fish medallions, lump crab and okra in a rich brown seafood stock, served with white rice and green onion… 29

SHRIMP AND GRITSSautéed Gulf shrimp, trinity, Tasso ham, brown roux and shellfish stock, served over stoneground yellow grits with green onion… 21

BLACKENED GROUPER Domestic black grouper served over dirty rice with fried okra and sauce piquant… 32

CHICORY RUBBED SHORT RIB Slow braised chicory coffee rubbed beef short rib served over mashed potatoes with pan roasted baby carrots… 19

SEAFOOD JAMBALAYA Gulf shrimp, chicken, Andouille sausage, trinity, tomato and rich seafood stock simmered with white rice and green onion… 24

SNAPPER COUBION Pan seared local red snapper served in a rich Cajun seafood broth with gulf shrimp, black mussels, pine island clams, Andouille sausage, lump crab, trinity and fresh corn… 34

Red Beans Black Eyed Peas

Dirty RicePotatoes and Gravy

Country GravyFried Okra

Fresh VegetablesColeslaw

SIDES………..5 DOLLARS

BUTTERMILK FRIED CHICKEN FINGERS WITH FRENCH FRIES… 9

KIDS CHEESE BURGER WITH FRENCH FRIES… 9

PENNE PASTA WITH POMODOREAUX… 7

FETTUCCINI ALFREDEAUX… 7

KEYLIME PIEServed chilled with whipped cream and a berry coulis… 8

BANANA FOSTERS CREPESWarm crepes, vanilla Ice cream, topped with a caramelized banana rum sauce… 9

CHOCOLATE GATEAUA lusciously rich and tall chocolate layer cake… 9

BREAD PUDDINGServed warm with a whiskey butter sauce and caramel… 11

CRÈME BRULEELight creamy custard topped with burnt sugar, whipped cream, berries… 9

BISCUITS AND BERRIESMarinated seasonal berries, white chocolate chantilly cream, warm biscuit... 7

COKE

DIET COKE

SPRITE

ORANGE SODA

GINGER ALE

LEMONADE

ICED TEA

SARATOGA WATERS

MILK

CHOCOLATE MILK

COFFEE

HOT TEA

HOT CHOCOLATE

ASSORTED JUICES

ICED CARAMEL COFFEE

ICED TOASTED ALMOND COFFEE

TRADITIONAL BREAKFAST

TWO EGGS ANY WAY*… 8 Served with choice of bacon, sausage links, ham, fried bologna and choice of fresh fruit, cheese grits or potatoes with homemade biscuits

EGGS-N-CAKES*… 9 Two eggs, served any style, with choice of bacon, sausage links or ham, and choice of fresh fruit, cheese grits or potatoes with twin buttermilk pancakes

EGGS-N-FRENCH TOAST*… 9 Two eggs, served any style, choice of bacon, sausage links or ham, and choice of fresh fruit, cheese grits or potatoes with small order of French toast

EGGS-N-BISCUITS WITH GRAVY*… 9 Two eggs, served any style and served with two homemade biscuits topped with sausage pepper gravy, and choice of potatoes, cheese grits or fresh fruit

BREAKFAST OMELETTES

ALL OMELETTES ARE MADE WITH THREE FRESH EGGS AND SERVED WITH HOMEMADE BISCUITS AND CHOICE OF CHEESE GRITS, POTATOES OR FRESH FRUIT

CHEESE… 7 Choice of Swiss, cheddar, American, provolone or mozzarella cheese

VEGETABLE… 9 Spinach, mushrooms, onions, peppers and tomatoes with provolone cheese

MEAT-N-CHEESE… 10 Choice of ham, bacon or sausage and choice of provolone, Swiss, American or cheddar cheese

BATON ROUGE… 10 Ham, peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheddar cheese, with Creole sauce

MUSHROOM… 9 Crimini mushrooms and Swiss cheese

LOUISIANA… 13 Shrimp, crab, peppers, onions, tomatoes and cheddar cheese, topped with Creole sauce

LAFAYETTE… 10 Sausage, peppers, onions, tomatoes and mozzarella cheese, with Creole sauce

BREAKFAST SPECIALTIES

SERVED WITH HOMEMADE BISCUITS AND YOUR CHOICE OF CHEESE GRITS, POTATOES OR FRESH FRUIT

STEAK-N-EGGS*… 16 Two eggs served any style, along with a grilled 8-oz. N.Y. Strip steak topped with a sausage-and-pepper gravy

EGGS PUNTA RASSA*… 11 Two poached eggs served on an English muffin topped with ham, fresh tomatoes and Hollandaise sauce

CRABBY EGGS… 14 Two poached eggs served on an English muffin topped with crab cakes and Hollandaise sauce

CAJUN SCRAMBLED WRAP… 11 Three scrambled eggs with peppers, onions, tomatoes and Andouille sausage, layered with cheddar cheese, rolled in a chipotle flour tortilla and topped with Creole sauce

FARMERS FRITTATA… 10 Three-egg open-faced omelette served with bacon, ham, sausage, onion, tomatoes, peppers and potatoes with cheddar cheese and topped with Hollandaise sauce

LOBSTER FRITTATA… 16 Three-egg open-faced omelette served with six ounces of fresh diced lobster tail meat, asparagus, onions, potatoes, mozzarella cheese and a dollop of Hollandaise sauce

HASH-N-EGGS*… 10 Slow-roasted chuck roast, potatoes, peppers, Cajun spices and onions and topped with two eggs any style

EGG SANDWICH… 7 A single-egg American cheese omelette with your choice of bacon, sausage links or ham, served on an English muffin

BREAKFASTSATURDAY & SUNDAY 8AM - 11:30AM

EGG BEATERS® AVAILABLE ON REQUEST FOR ALL OMELETTES AND SCRAMBLED EGGS FOR EXTRA .75. PLEASE, NO EGG WHITES.

Florida Shultz Heitman, daughter of the Tarpon House owner George Shultz, with her

185-pound tarpon. Women excelled at the sport of tarpon fishing in Southwest Florida,

surprising men with their strength and ability to deal with the elements.

CAKES AND MORE

PANCAKES Light and fluffy buttermilk Small (two)… 6 Large (three)… 8

BLUEBERRY CAKES Buttermilk pancakes filled with blueberries Small stack… 7 Large stack… 9

CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKES Buttermilk pancakes loaded with dark chocolate chips Small stack… 7 Large stack… 9

FRENCH TOAST Texas toast lightly dipped in an egg wash, mixed with cinnamon and vanilla, and topped with powdered sugar Small (two)… 6 Large (three)… 8

HONEY PECAN FRENCH TOAST Original French toast covered with caramelized honey and roasted pecans Small (two)… 9 Large (three)… 11

WAFFLES Small (one)… 6 Large (two)… 9

WAFFLES WITH STRAWBERRIES Served with a side of strawberry sauce and whipped cream Small (one)… 7 Large (two)… 10

INDULGENCE REDEFINED BREAKFASTRedefining the way we embrace indulgence with flavorful, whole plant-based dishes that balance our health and well-being with the celebration of life.

FRUIT BOWL … 4.75 Fresh-cut seasonal fruits

GRANOLA WITH FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND ALMOND MILK … 3.75

AVOCADO TOAST … 3.50 Whole-grain toast with fresh avocado slices and sea salt

CAKES AND MORE

We should not underestimate the tarpon. He is the fish that made big game fishing, and for that we owe him a great debt of gratitude. Our predecessor anglers who went after tarpon created the enthusiasm for all big game fishing. – S. Kip Farrington, Fishing the Atlantic Offshore and On

Mrs. C.B.M. Hawley of New York was the first member of the Izaak Walton Club at Useppa to catch a Silver King weighing 150 pounds or more. The year was 1914, and the diamond-button tarpon weighed 155 pounds. Mrs. Hawley is credited with designing the first circle hook, which is now considered the most popular big game fishing hook and with which the tarpon is less likely to get gut hooked.

BREAKFASTSATURDAY & SUNDAY 8AM - 11:30AM

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