20 truly beachside restaurants and bars in Tampa Bay

PCI Beach Bar & Snack Shack

6300 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-367-2711
Live on vacation mode all day long at the Beach Bar & Snack Shack that is part of the Postcard Inn in St. Pete Beach. The restaurant offers a variety of tasty options with poolside service and a solid drink selection.
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Whiskey Joe’s Bar & Grill

7720 W Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa, 813-281-0770
With its own private beach and Causeway locale, Whiskey Joe’s is one of Tampa’s most visible beach bars. You can brave Ben T. Davis, or pay a small fee to access Whiskey Joe’s beachside bar and party area.
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Rowe Bar

3400 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-360-1881
Located inside of The Don CeSar Hotel, the Rowe Bar is one of the best places to eat, and have access to a private beach. Grab a hand-crafted cocktail and a bite of the tuna tacos or goat cheese fritters to savor the Gulf.
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Caddy’s Treasure Island

9000 W Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 727-360-4993
Just like its sister restaurant in Madeira Beach, Caddy’s Treasure Island is a great party beach spot for anyone wanting to soak up the sun and chug down some drinks while enjoying live music and complimentary sunset yoga on certain days. It also has private Island Cabanas for a more exclusive feel to your beach day.
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Jimmy B’s Beach Bar

6200 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, 727-367-1902
Located in The Beachcomber Hotel, Jimmy B’s keeps the vibe alive with two stages for live music and recurring local artists like Phoenix, TL Jentgens and The Jeremy Thomas Band. Its wooden deck provides a space to either sit and relax or get up and dance.
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Coconut Charlie’s Beach Bar and Grill

6100 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, 727-360-7041
Charlie’s promises killer tacos, delicious food, boozy slushies and live entertainment for its guests. It also has daily drink specials catered to every taste palate and offers weekend brunch and live streams of NFL games on game days.
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Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar

10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, 727-446-2642
Located on one of America’s top beaches, the very-;aid back restaurant offers quick quick bites ideal for a beach day. Try their gator bites and wasabi scallops while sipping on one of their specialty cocktails. If you need a place to stay, The Palm Pavilion Inn is located a few steps away just in case the drinking gets a little too out of hand.
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Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill

7 Rockaway St., Clearwater, 727-446-4644
Live daily music fills up the air along Frenchy’s two bars and ocean side location. Take in sunsets with a front row seat while enjoying one of their drink specials or signature seafood meals.
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Ocean Flame Interactive Dining

619 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, 727-442-5107
Located at the Shephard’s Beach Resort, Ocean Flame offers a variety of American breakfast meals steps away from the sunshine and Gulf.
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Harry’s Beach Bar

5300 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, 727-363-5125
With an updated menu, this bar offers live entertainment and signature cocktails like the Harry’s Hurricane and The Harry Navel, as well as a selection of craft beer and food. Its direct waterfront views promise a good time either at the beach or at the pool of its home hotel, the Srirata.
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Bongos Beach Bar & Grill

5250 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, 727-360-1811
Dip your toes in the sand with a drink in hand in the Bellwether Resort’s Bongos Beach Bar & Grill. Enjoy live music and play cornhole and giant Jenga while you wait for your food and take in the fresh sea breeze. This is a perfect alternative for those not able to afford Bellwether's other restaurant, Spinners Rooftop Grill.
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Caddy’s Madeira Beach

14080 Gulf Blvd., Madeira Beach, 727-308-7888
As one of Tampa Bay’s favorite dining chains, Caddy’s has a lot of expectations to uphold, and its waterfront locations do not disappoint. Have frozen drinks during Happy Hour, take a dip in the water and come back for more in one of the best beachfront restaurants on Florida’s West Coast.
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Caretta on the Gulf

1738, 500 Mandalay Ave no. 100, Clearwater, 727-674-4171
In addition to its standard menu, Caretta also offers all-natural, organic offerings with expertly paired wines. With indoor and outdoor seating, Caretta’s vibrant atmosphere provides the perfect setting for an evening on Clearwater Beach.
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Hurricane Seafood Restaurant

809 Gulf Way, St. Pete Beach, 727-360-9558
Its colorful and vibrant infrastructure brings a tropical feel to life to this three-floor restaurant with a different menu on each level. Guests can enjoy an epic roof-top sunset or an upscale dinner on Level Two. Some of its signature dishes include salmon, Old Bay peel 'n' eat shrimp and calamari strips.
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Paradise Grille

6850 Beach Plaza, St. Pete Beach, 727-560-5399
This restaurant couldn’t be any closer to the water with tables just steps away from the water. Make sure to wear sunscreen as it doesn’t offer indoor seating. Paradise Grill offers classic American treats and a wide selection of drinks to choose from while enjoying a family beach day.
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Salty’s Island Bar & Grille

5500 Gulf Blvd., St Pete Beach, 800-249-1667
Located in the Tradewinds Resort, Salty’s has games, serpentine sofas surrounding fire tables, hooded chaise lounges, Adirondack chairs and plenty of umbrellas for the ultimate chill experience on St. Pete Beach. It offers an all-day dining menu with specialties like their Sesame Seared Tuna and an exquisite drink selection featuring their best-seller, The Island Escape.
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Sloppy Joe’s On The Beach

10650 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 727-367-1600
With extra large and shareable American Caribbean entrées, Sloppy Joe’s offers a great setting to get together with friends. Located at The Bilmar Beach Resort, the restaurant offers one of the best views of Treasure Island Beach.
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Ikki Woo Woo’s Tiki Hut at the Thunderbird

10700 Gulf Blvd., Treasure Island, 800-367-2473
Grab a seat on the outdoor deck and take in the views at the Thunderbird Beach Resort’s Tiki Hut Bar. Tasty cocktails and frozen tropical concoctions of all flavors are offered for those ready to unwind and relax on the beach.
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Spa Beach Bistro

501 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, 727-623-9877
The world is your oyster when you visit Spa Beach Bistro’s centric downtown St. Pete location. Located on the new St. Pete Pier, the restaurant offers easy to eat meals to enjoy as you walk along the city’s main attraction, which is just a few feet away from the nearby Spa Beach. Enjoy a family-friendly environment with a splash pad and a giant playground located on each side of the building.
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The Getaway

13090 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, 727-317-5751
An iconic Tampa Bay eatery, The Getaway has all the trappings of a classic Florida tiki bar. Park your boat, kayak or paddleboard along the waters and let your kids splash around in their small beach area, while the adults have a drink or two.
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