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Restaurants in St. Pete and Clearwater Beaches
The restaurants here are grouped by geographic location: St. Pete Beach, including Pass-a-Grille; Indian Rocks Beach, including Madeira Beach, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Redington Shores, and Indian Shores; and Clearwater Beach.
- Seafood
Crabby Bill's Seafood
This member of a local chain sits right on the beach. It has an open-air rooftop bar, as well as a large dining room enclosed by big windows. There are fine water views from picnic tables, which are equipped with paper towels and buckets of saltine crackers, the better with which to…$$St Pete Beach - Seafood
Frenchy's Original Cafe
Popular with locals and visitors in the know since 1981, this casual pub makes the best grouper sandwiches in the area and has all the awards to prove it. The sandwiches are fresh, thick, juicy, and delicious. We love the grouper sandwich served Buffalo-style. The atmosphere is pure…$Clearwater Beach - Seafood
Guppy's on the Beach Grill & Bar
Locals love this bar and grill across from Indian Rocks Public Beach because they know they’ll always get terrific chow. That includes gulf grouper piccata; and the chargrilled Greek-style mahi (feta cheese, olives, banana pepper tapenade with spinach stuffed tomatoes). All entrees…$$Indian Rocks Beach - Seafood
Hurricane Seafood Restaurant
An institution for over four decades, across the street from Pass-a-Grille Public Beach, this three-level gray Victorian building with white gingerbread trim is a swell place to toast the sunset, especially from the rooftop bar. It’s more beach pub than restaurant, but the grouper…$$Pass-a-Grille - Seafood
Island Way Grill
Not your ordinary waterfront seafood shanty, the glass-encased, wood-enhanced sleek Island Way prepares the daily catch Pan-Asian style in its open kitchen. Everything is delicious, from the (cooked) fish to the sushi. Even the meatloaf is gourmet, with wasabi mashed potatoes and…$$$Clearwater Beach - Coastal
Maritana
If you’re not staying at Don CeSar Resort, consider eating there, at this bastion of coastal cuisine which only uses ingredients sustainably sourced from area farms and fishermen. After a major revamp, the special-occasion restaurant sports a chic nautical/yachty decor. Specialties…$$$St Pete Beach - American
Paradise Grille
Only on St. Pete Beach would the breakfast menu start out with a comprehensive list of cocktails, beer, and wine, because, when it comes to the beach, it’s five o’clock all day, every day. Besides the great Bloody Mary’s, this beachfront eatery—which serves lunch and early dinner,…$St. Pete Beach - Seafood
Ted Peter's Famous Smoked Fish
This open-air eatery is an institution in these parts: Ted’s has been around since the '50s. It’s known for mullet, mackerel, salmon, and other fish slowly cooked over red oak. Some folks bring their catches for the staff to smoke. Ted’s Smoked fish dinners come with German potato…$$St Pete Beach - Coastal
The Dewey Wine Bar
The Dewey is owned by the same culinary creatives who own Tampa’s lauded Mise en Place, and has lovely views of the gulf, plus indoor and outdoor seating. In addition to a curated charcuterie and cheese program that would make Martha Stewart proud, the menu has oysters, small plates,…$$St. Pete Beach - American
The Palm Pavilion
Family owned and operated since 1926, the slogan at this laid-back beachside landmark is “a free sunset with every meal.” That meal may include fresh seafood, tacos, or, if you’re smart, The Famous Palm Burger, considered by many the best burger on the beach. Throw in some craft…$$Clearwater Beach - Seafood
The Salt Rock Grill
A beach landmark overlooking the Intracoastal, Salt Rock Grill is a staple for steaks and dayboat-caught seafood. The big dining room is built on three levels, affording every table a view over the creeklike waterway out back. In fair weather, you can dine out by the dock or slake…$$Indian Rocks Beach

