Experts Reviews · 2026 Ratings

The Best Tattoo Parlors in Florida

We graded 10 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.

$164typical jobMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).
0%say the price was fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
4.89★average ratingPlain average of every Google star rating we collected for these companies.
1.9%bad jobs (1–2★, 2 yrs)Share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.

From 7,071 Google reviews of 29 top-rated tattoo parlors nationwide; 10 of them in Florida. Updated November 7, 2026.

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Best tattoo parlors in Florida for custom tattoo lettering

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Typical priceMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).$200
Middle half paid25th to 75th percentile of reported prices: half of all customers paid inside this range.$137–$348
Said fair or greatOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.0%
Reviews of this jobNumber of Google reviews in this category tagged with the job.52
1Tiger Shark Tattoo Studio★ 5.00 on this job6 jobs reviewedusually $100–150How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom tattoo lettering”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%6Overall Experts Score 20%90Job match= 93Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.93
2Coastal Ink Tattoo logoCoastal Ink Tattoo★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $350–400How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom tattoo lettering”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%86Job match= 87Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.87
3Silver Sparrow Tattoos logoSilver Sparrow Tattoos★ 5.00 on this job4 jobs reviewedusually $100–150How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Custom tattoo lettering”:Stars on this job 55%5.00★Number of such jobs 25%4Overall Experts Score 20%78Job match= 86Stars are pulled toward the category average (4.89★) when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.86

Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Custom tattoo lettering” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.

What customers said about custom tattoo lettering

CindyLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★
Coastal Ink Tattoo logoCoastal Ink Tattoo

I love everything about this shop. I chose Sky because I wanted a watercolor piece and she exceeded all of my expectations. My favorite piece to date. 10/10 recommend.

Paid $350–400Color ink tattoosTattoo aftercareTattoos
JangleLegLocal Guide · 38 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 3 months ago★★★★★
Tiger Shark Tattoo Studio

Heidi and her crew are top notch. My wife and I have been tattooed by Heidi, and my daughter and I by Allysa. Both were excellent experiences. Very clean shop with incredible artists.

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosTattoo designTattoos
MindyLocal Guide · 7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 9 months ago★★★★★
Silver Sparrow Tattoos logoSilver Sparrow Tattoos

Paige has done 2 tattoos for my daughter that came out amazing. I just had her give me a tattoo. Her work is amazing. She is the only one I would trust to do any other tattoos I get. I highly recommend Paige.

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosCustom tattoo lettering
Hayley1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 5 months ago★★★★★
Coastal Ink Tattoo logoCoastal Ink Tattoo

Had an appointment with Cianna, she was super accommodating and responded on instagram very quickly! The shop was super welcoming and everyone was very sweet! I’m an awkward girl and I struggle talking sometimes, but I didn’t feel judged whatsoever.

Paid $150–200Fine line tattoosFemale tattoosTattoos
KirstenLocal Guide · 13 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 7 months ago★★★★★
Coastal Ink Tattoo logoCoastal Ink Tattoo

Sky is my fav!! I have two tattoos from her and plan on getting more very soon:) She never disappoints. I have also gotten a tattoo done from Pluto Tats and she is amazing as well!

Paid $100–150Fine line tattoosFemale tattoosCustom tattoo lettering
LuLocal Guide · 24 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 11 months ago★★★★★
Tiger Shark Tattoo Studio

Heidi does all of our work. She’s amazingly talented and professional with a light touch. We highly recommend her for all of your tattoo needs

Fine line tattoosTattoo designTattoos

Overall ratings

Experts Score 0–100Experts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown. and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of tattoo parlors).

#CompanyScoreExperts Score (0–100)Absolute quality first: recency-weighted star average (≈54%), share of 1–2★ reviews (≈24%), customers’ price verdicts (≈14%), owner replies to critical reviews (≈7%); minus up to 10 points each for complaints flagged in Google review highlights and for a real slide in recent ratings. Hover a company’s score on its page for the full breakdown.FactorsFactor grades, in orderSatisfaction (54%): Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Reliability (24%): How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Craft & service (0%): Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Value (14%): Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Momentum (0%): Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Replies to reviews (7%): How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.One letter per factor score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = below 20.★Google star rating as shown on Google Maps.Typical billMedian bill customers of this company reported in their reviews (needs 3+ priced reviews).
1IsaacDavisTattoos logoIsaacDavisTattoosPort St. Lucie, FLA 99How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%100+69.2Reliability 31%98+30.2Experts Score= 99Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–5.00—
2Thais Tatted Mermaid logoThais Tatted MermaidPort St. Lucie, FLA 97How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%98+67.8Reliability 31%96+29.5Experts Score= 97Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.98$114
3Sacred Heart Tattoo Studio logoSacred Heart Tattoo StudioPort St. Lucie, FLA 92How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%94+65.1Reliability 31%87+26.8Experts Score= 92Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––A–4.95$200
4Her Tattoo Company logoHer Tattoo CompanyPort St. Lucie, FLA 91How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 69%96+66.5Reliability 31%89+27.4Momentum penalty76−2.4Experts Score= 91Not enough data for value, replies to reviews; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––B–4.98$170
5Apollo Tattoo Shop logoApollo Tattoo ShopPort St. Lucie, FLA 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%93+59.1Reliability 28%93+26.3Replies to reviews 8%97+8Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 90Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––BA4.95$206
6Tiger Shark Tattoo StudioPort St. Lucie, FLA 90How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%92+50.2Reliability 24%88+21.3Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%64+4.5Experts Score= 90Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.94$149
7Coastal Ink Tattoo logoCoastal Ink TattooPort St. Lucie, FLA 86How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%90+57.2Reliability 28%83+23.4Replies to reviews 8%67+5.5Experts Score= 86Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AA––AB4.91$173
8Timeless Tattoo Co logoTimeless Tattoo CoPort St. Lucie, FLA 84How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%90+49.1Reliability 24%84+20.4Value 14%80+11.3Replies to reviews 7%77+5.4Craft & service penalty83−1.7Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AAAAAB4.88$227
9Treasure Coast Tattoo Co. logoTreasure Coast Tattoo Co.Port St. Lucie, FLA 82How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%89+48.5Reliability 24%77+18.7Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%6+0.4Experts Score= 82Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.ABAAAF4.90$214
10Silver Sparrow Tattoos logoSilver Sparrow TattoosPort St. Lucie, FLB 78How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%90+57.2Reliability 28%73+20.6Replies to reviews 8%42+3.5Momentum penalty64−3.6Experts Score= 78Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade B: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.AB––BC4.94$143

What jobs cost

What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.

JobLow25th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid less than this.TypicalMedian of the bill customers reported in their Google review (Google asks reviewers for a price range; we use the middle of each range).High75th percentile: 1 in 4 customers paid more than this.FairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.
Tattoos$108$176$3150%
Tattoo design$81$139$2470%
Fine line tattoos$114$161$2770%
Color ink tattoos$132$221$3350%
Piercings$41$62$880%
Ear piercing$68$103$132100%
Tattoo cover-ups & reworkings$189$368$6140%
Solid black work tattoos$170$236$3850%
Abstract tattoos$126$189$4420%
Custom tattoo lettering$137$200$3480%

Tattoo Parlors in Florida at a glance

How the 10 tattoo parlors we rated in Florida compare, and what customers praise most.

Experts Score grades

A = score 80+, F = below 20.

  • Grade A990%
  • Grade B110%
  • Grade C00%
  • Grade D00%
  • Grade F00%

Google ratings

Average stars per company.

  • 4.90★ and up990%
  • 4.80–4.89★110%
  • 4.60–4.79★00%
  • Below 4.60★00%

What customers praise

Share of Google review highlights.

  • Quality53830%
  • Professionalism54830%
  • Responsiveness00%
  • Punctuality33919%
  • Value38121%

Was the price fair?

All price verdicts left with reviews.

Not enough data yet.

Price verdicts by year

Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.

How we grade

Satisfaction (54%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.

Reliability (24%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.

Craft & service (penalty, up to −10) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.

Value (14%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.

Momentum (penalty, up to −10) — Penalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.

Replies to reviews (7%) — How often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.