Pinchers in the news
For almost 30 years the Phelan family has served fresh Florida seafood on the Gulf Coast. Here is what TV, newspapers and magazines have said about our stone crab, our restaurants and the family behind them.
Crack a Stone at the 7th Stone Crab FestivalWINK News, on Pinchers Tin City
Home to some of the freshest seafood and stone crabs in Florida.
Worth a read
Three stories that tell you a lot about who we are.
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees"I cooked every day, and my dad worked on the floor each day."November 18, 2025Read the story 
Tin City in Naples fully operational after damage by hurricane, car crash"Pinchers seafood restaurant was the first place in Tin City back in business."March 17, 2023Read the story 
Stone crab season returns to Southwest FloridaOctober 14, 2025Read the story All coverage
2025
SWFL restaurant company introduces two new concepts, nears 2,000 employees"I cooked every day, and my dad worked on the floor each day."Nov 18, 2025Stone crab season returns to Southwest FloridaOct 14, 2025Family values, commitment to quality on the menu at Phelan Family Brands"Pinchers is great for casual family outings."Feb 20, 20252023
The Phelan Family"The Phelan family has literally "clawed" its way to the top."Aug 2023Tin City in Naples fully operational after damage by hurricane, car crash"Pinchers seafood restaurant was the first place in Tin City back in business."Mar 17, 2023Naples IllustratedIndulge in a Crustacean Celebration20232022
Recognition
Gulfshore Life readers have named Pinchers a finalist in the Best of the Gulfshore readers' choice awards three times.
2018Seafood, Lee CountyReaders' choice finalist
2012Seafood restaurant, Lee CountyReaders' choice finalist
2009Best seafoodReaders' choice finalist
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