Clearwater Beach, Florida is a top destination for spring breakers, and family vacationers for years. This beautiful beach is not only known for its amazing stretch of white powder sand, but incredible tropical vibes and amazing dining locations.
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If you are planning a trip to Clearwater Beach this year, here is a list of some of the top restaurants that you must try according to reviews from Yelp.
The Salty Crab Bar & Grill North Beach
The Salty Crab Bar is located on the main strip of Clearwater Beach so if you're staying at the beach it is walkable! Fantastic beach fare featuring coconut shrimp, scampi and the live music is on point.
Customer Review: Awesome experience! Amazing food and exceptional customer service. Server made on-point recommendations, including blackened grouper bowl (pictured). Flavorful, light and scrumptious! Convenient location with paid parking nearby. Highly recommended!
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Sandbar
Perched upon the gorgeous, open-air balcony of the Opal Sands Resort, Sandbar offers up one of the most amazing views in all of Clearwater. The bar never lets you down and the food menu is beach-focused. Be sure to try the fish taco and the crab BLT. You may even get a dolphin sighting as a free add-on to your dinner!
Customer Review: Our server Emily was amazing and made us feel very welcomed. Her recommendations were all spot on. Our favorites were the Cuban rum punch and the Crab BLT. The restaurant is also right next to the water so you'll have a great view no matter where you sit. If you get lucky, you might spot some dolphins!
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Bad Fins Food + Brew
Badfins is a hip spot in Clearwater serving up fantastic surf-and-turf tacos, nachos, and grilled or blackened grouper. The walk-up bar and art-focused decor adds to this charming atmosphere that stands out in the Clearwater Beach food scene.
Customer Review: Great little place across from the beach. Fun for people watching. Good food & service. Outside seating only.
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Clear Sky Cafe
Clear Sky Cafe is a local fave dishing out amazing breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. Every dish is prepared to WOW and you can feast on so many options, from dialed-up beach fare to gourmet pastas, steaks and chicken. Definitely a must-try in Clearwater Beach.
Customer Review: Came on a Saturday early afternoon for breakfast. We waited around 15-20 mins for a table. It wasn't too bad of a wait. This place was perfect. Although it didn't have an ocean view it was right near the beach. It has kind of a diner vibe with plenty of seating inside and a few outside. The food was delicious. I pretty much finished my whole meal and left no crumbs. The wait staff was amazing and so friendly. I would definitely come back to this place again.
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Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
Frenchy's is hard to miss in the Clearwater area. Dine on some of the best grouper around, from sandwiches to full course entrees. The views are spectacular from the covered patio.
Customer Review: Frenchy's is a Florida favorite in the Tampa Bay Area! Enjoy the casual beach vibes and the fantastic fresh seafood. The service is friendly and quick.
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Ocean Seven
Ocean Seven has everything a great tropical restaurant should have: fantastic views that put the Gulf front and center, outstanding service bringing out some intensely delicious dishes including bone-in filet, oysters, and crab cakes. Definitely one of the total dining packages offered at Clearwater Beach, this restaurant is a must for the date night.
Customer Review: The view on the rooftop restaurant area is fantastic. Service was attentive and helpful. They menu is pretty varied, but could add a few more options. The oysters were fresh and we loved the coconut shrimp sushi roll topped with pineapple salsa. They also make a great espresso martini!
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Seaguini at Opal Sands Resort
Photo credit to Natalie K./Yelp
Opal Sands Resort is one of the most beautifully appointed resorts on the Gulf Coast, and the in-house exclusive restaurant, Seaquini, is nothing less than spectacular. The views are breathtaking, and the restaurant's design and decor matches the chills only the Gulf can bring. The food is amazing with the most proper presentation, flavors and variety. Another perfect spot for the Clearwater Beach date night!
Customer Review: This restaurant is gorgeous and a great spot for a nice dinner. Our waiter was extremely attentive and made our night lovely. Everyone enjoyed their dishes and the food came out perfect. There was so much flavor and the ingredients were fresh. I'm glad I had the opportunity to dine here and would try it again if I'm ever in the area!
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The Bait House Tackle and Tavern
As the owners say, "If you are looking for a taste of the old Florida, then The Bait House Tackle and Tavern is perfect for you." Serving up fresh-caught local seafood, tacos, sandwiches, fish spreads and the beer/wine list is sensational. Relaxing by the water while enjoying a drink, a bite and some great company is what makes Clearwater Beach such a wonderful destination.
Customer Review: Small and cozy spot by the charter boats. Wonderful staff, super friendly when we arrived about an hour before close.
We loved our food, very fresh and the drunken shrimp was a very flavorful addition! Boyfriend got the catch of the day quesadilla which was also delicious.
Very calm small place where you can enjoy a beer and watch the birds fly around the water.
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Palm Pavillion
It is difficult to get closer to the sand and water while eating at Clearwater Beach than what is offered at Palm Pavillion. Great seafood, burgers, tacos and so much more and the bar is something special. Live music is great but the Gulf lifestyle is what makes the ambiance truly special.
Customer Review: We love the Palm pavilion and it's always one of our favorite locations to go to when in Clearwater Beach. Located right on the beach, with a public parking lot nearby. The food is always amazing and the service is great as well! Often times live music out on the deck area to the perfect ambience!
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Island Way Grill
Nestled along Island Way Boulevard near the Clearwater Aquarium, Island Way Grill is a must try when at Clearwater Beach. Specializing in a comfortable yet upscale atmosphere (and an amazing patio), delicious and well-aged steak, fresh seafood and the desserts are a hidden gem.
Customer Review: This is one of me and my wife's favorite restaurants and we decided to bring our daughter and her friend, who was in town to celebrate my birthday. We drove all the way from Apollo Beach, because we know that we've never been disappointed with "Island Way".
We had one hiccup which really made me feel uncomfortable. The server that was assigned to us didn't want our table so she asked for another server to assist us. We actually overheard her ask "Garrett" to take our table.
He was great, he was very polite, patient, professional and friendly. He was outstanding to keep it simple. So I was celebrating my birthday and I decided to order the steak and scallops and my meal was delicious.
My wife had the surf and turf and she also said that hers was delicious. My daughter had the lobster and shrimp pasta and she enjoyed hers and her friend had thai salmon curry with rice and she devoured hers.
We also had mussels and edamame as appetizers and all of our meals came with a dessert brownie and mine had a special touch with Happy Birthday. The service we had made our meal very enjoyable and my birthday one of the best.
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