If you're not ready to eat inside a crowded restaurant yet, an outside patio is the way to go. As Florida approaches its rain-every-single-day season, eating outside is made a little more difficult. Here are 20 restaurants in the Tampa Bay area with great covered outside patios.
20 Tampa Bay restaurants with rain-friendly outdoor patios
By CL Staff on Fri, Aug 14, 2020 at 7:05 pm
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Jackson’s Bistro
601 S. Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa, (813) 277-0112Enjoy your drinks, steak and sushi looking out over the water at Jackson’s Bistro’s massive outside patio.
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Ferg’s Sports Bar
1320 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-822-4562This St. Pete sports bar offers the classic brews and bar eats in open, spaced out seating.
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The C House
6005 N. Florida Ave., Tampa, (813) 444-4569C standing for champagne, charcuterie and cheesecake, the C House menu has everything you might want on a rainy day, plus covered outdoor seating.
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Bon Appetit Restaurant
148 Marina Plaza, Dunedin, (727) 733-2151Bon Appetit seriously delivers that waterfront dining atmosphere that perfectly pairs with their elevated, seafood-oriented menu. A gem of Dunedin, this spot is perfect if you want to drink some cocktails over a stunning view of the Gulf.
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The Owl’s Nest at Hooters
381 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, (727) 443-7263With an elevated outdoor dining patio, a personalized beer menu, drink deals and classic wings, The Owl’s Nest at Hooters is the perfect spot to get some grub and stay out of the rain, or away from others.
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Salt Shack on The Bay
5415 W Tyson, Tampa, 813.444.4569Get your seafood fix at Salt Shack On The Bay, where you can sit at one of their outside tables overlooking the Old Tampa Bay.
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Big Ray’s Fish Camp
333 S Franklin St., Tampa (813) 274-7778Open Tuesday through Sunday, Big Ray’s Fish Camp serves up seafood eats like their grouper cheeks and conch fritters, as well as their wings, half-pound burger and “Traditional Cuban Sandwich. You can find spaced out, outdoor seating as well.
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The Chattaway
358 22nd Ave., Saint Petersburg, (727) 823-1594With its expansive outdoor seating and covered patio, The Chattaway is a perfect spot to enjoy drinks, fresh seafood or a Chattaburger.
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Circles Waterfront Restaurant
5921 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 238-1114At Circles Waterfront, guests can enjoy seafood, steaks and pasta dishes, along with drinks from the bar, either inside or on the waterfront patio.
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Columbia Cafe
801 Water St., Tampa, 813.229.5511Located inside of the Tampa History Center, it’s a convenient place to stop by after touring the museum. You can also enjoy a nice, secluded waterfront view. Also, how many deviled crab croquettes can you eat in one sitting?
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The Getaway
13090 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg (727)-317-5751The Getaway offers both outside seating and dockside service to docking boats. Enjoy their Florida-inspired signature cocktails and coastal favorites steps away from the water.
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Pia’s Trattoria
3054 Beach Blvd., Gulfport,(727) 327-2190Visit Pia’s Trattoria for some Italian dining under their cozy, romantic outdoor dining room.
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Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St., Clearwater, (727) 446-4844This beach-front seafood spot lets guests dine along the water under its expansive outdoor patio. Frenchy’s menu features a She Crab soup, grouper sandwich and other “Floribbean-style” dishes.
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Taco Bus Seminole Heights
913 E. Hillsborough Ave., Tampa (813) 234-0294While Taco Bus has several locations throughout the Tampa Bay area, we’re focusing on the Seminole Heights spot, with its abundant outdoor seating and room to eat your tacos far, far away from strangers.
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Whiskey Joe’s Manatee River
5313 19th St E, Ellenton, (941) 263-3111Whiskey Joe’s island-inspired eats and ocean views are a perfect way to spend some time eating and social distancing.
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Caddy’s St. Pete Beach
5501 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach,(727) 223-6166Caddy’s St. Pete guests can enjoy their eats and booze at the outdoor bar, tables or right on the sands of the St. Pete beach itself.
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Harry’s Beach Bar
900 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach (727) 954-8957This St. Pete beach bar offers a unique tropical cocktail menu as well as Harry’s signature Avocado Mango Tango Burger and famous chicken wings before strolling down to the beach.
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Hampton Station Pizzeria
5921 N. Nebraska Ave., Tampa (813) 238-1114This casual pizza joint offers New York-style pizzas, calzones, salads and wings you can chow down on either inside or at one of their outdoor tables. But you’re going to have to leave the kids at home, this pizza is 16+ only.
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Hula Bay Club
5210 W. Tyson Ave., Tampa, (813) 837-4852Get to Hula Bay Club for a chill waterfront dining experience, and try any of their featured menu items like conch fritters, a satisfying raw bar, mojo roast pork tacos, flavor packed burgers, more than 20 kinds of sushi and more.
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