25 can't-miss restaurants in Clearwater

Big Storm Brewing Co.

12707 49th St N, Clearwater, 727-201-4186
As one of Tampa Bay’s most prolific breweries, you will try unique and local flavors at Big Storm Brewing Co. Pair your beer with bar food, including chicken wings, tacos and handhelds. The brewery also hosts trivia nights on Mondays and live music on Fridays.

Nine Spices Hot Pot

6851 66th St N, Pinellas Park, 727-350-3772
Nine Spices will put you to work as it is your responsibility to cook your meal on the hotpots and tabletop grills. There are a wide variety of meats, vegetables, seafoods, dumplings and noodles you can cook either in your hot pot broth or on the shared tabletop grill. Proceed with caution when selecting your desired meat and seafood, as Nine Spices—like most buffet-style restaurants—charges extra if you waste food.
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Marina Cantina

25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, 727-443-1750
Located at the marina next to Pier 60, Marina Cantina promises fun in the sun for the upcoming summer days. Its restaurant offers a Mexican cuisine experience through its colorful and flavorful menu, while its rooftop lounge provides a selection of smaller sized offerings to enjoy while sipping on a drink and enjoying the view.
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Caretta on the Gulf

1738, 500 Mandalay Ave no. 100, Clearwater, 727-674-4171
Named after the loggerhead sea turtles found off Florida’s shores, Caretta on the Gulf provides fresh, seasonally-inspired cuisine with an all-natural, organic menu. Its location at the Sandpearl Resort gives you the opportunity to enjoy unique views of the Gulf of Mexico while sipping on classic cocktails and organic wines.
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Bait House

45 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater, 727-446-8134
Right on the water, off of the Clearwater Memorial Causeway, you can watch the sky change colors over the intercoastal during breathtaking sunsets while eating the Bait Houses’ famous Drunken Shrimp. The restaurant also offers other specialties like catch of the day, tavern fare and a wide selection of beer and drinks. If you want some hands-on action, it offers the space and materials to catch your own fish in the Mandalay Channel.
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Sekushi on the Beach

524 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach, 727-474-2453
A few steps away from old Clearwater Bay, you will find Sekushi on the Beach, a great place to experience sushi, fried rice, bao buns, noodles and much more served alongside wine, beer or sake.
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Island Way Grill

20 Island Way, Clearwater, 727-461-6617
Island Way Grill is the perfect place to enjoy a meal after learning all about marine life at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium as the restaurant is right next to the facility. Ar its waterfront location, you will be able to enjoy classic Florida dishes like coconut shrimp, grilled octopus, a seafood platter and more.
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Crabby’s Dockside

37 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, 727-210-1313
Enjoy a little slice of paradise at Crabby’s panoramic view of Clearwater Beach while enjoying a fresh Florida grouper or sipping on a Dockside punch. Despite its recent renovation, live entertainment is still available every day, as well as monthly special events.
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Clear Sky Beachside Cafe

490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater, 727-442-3684
Just half a block away from Clearwater Beach, this cafe offers a variety of international cuisines, including Mexican, Asian, Italian, French and classic American dishes. Open for every meal of the day, try its Mexican skillet breakfast, its Asian tuna lettuce wrap lunch starter or the seafood jambalaya dinner.
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Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill

7 Rockaway St., Clearwater, 727-446-4644
Live daily music fills the air along Frenchy’s two bars and ocean side location. Take in sunsets with a front row seat while enjoying one a special or signature seafood meal. A must-experience tourist (and local) favorite for any out-of-towner.
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Cristino’s Coal Oven Pizza

1101 S Ft. Harrison Ave., Clearwater, 727-443-4900
Ranked No. 96 on Yelp’s “Top 100 Pizza Spots in the U.S.” this year, Cristino’s has a reputation to maintain. This family-owned business runs on culture and tradition, bringing coal oven cooked pizza providing a unique taste and texture in every bite.
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Salt Cracker Fish Camp

25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach, 727-442-6910
As a part of the busy surroundings of Pier 60, this waterfront restaurant offers the unique experience of taking you for a boat ride so you can catch and clean your own fish before it's cooked by the chefs. It also has an “all day, every day” happy hour where you can get two drinks for $10.
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Backwaters on Sand Key

1261 Gulf Blvd no. 130, Clearwater Beach, 727-517-7383
Choose between waterfront or inside dining at Backwaters Grill and Tavern. Focusing mainly on seafood, the restaurant serves fresh local hogfish, tripletail, cobia, yellowtail snapper on a seasonal basis. It also offers a selection of hand-cut steaks like its New York strip and black Angus ribeye.
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King’s Pizza and Grill

325 Coronado Dr., Clearwater Beach, 727-216-6689
This corner restaurant next to Clearwater Bay has a cozy beachside atmosphere where it dishes thin crust New York-style pies, calzone and pastas. Just a block away from the water, grab your food to-go and enjoy a meal with spectacular views.
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Shorty’s Sandwich Shop

1261 Gulf Blvd no. 125, Clearwater, 727-596-5100
Enjoy an all-American menu at Shorty’s Sandwich Shop. Meals include tacos, salads, chicken tenders, wraps and, of course, sandwiches.
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Bascom’s Chop House

3665 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater, 727-573-3363
If you’re more of a carnivore, you can’t go wrong with Bascom’s. The chop house offers flavorful steaks and hand-cut veal, pork and lamb chops all prepared to perfection and ready to be paired with a drink off the crafted wine list. The restaurant also offers a selection of seafood brought directly from local docks.
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Lenny’s Restaurant

21220 U.S.-Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, 727-799-0402
Established in the 1950s and inspired by a New York Jewish diner, Lenny’s is home of the “almighty” Danish basket––one of the best breakfasts in Clearwater.
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OCC Road House & Museum

10575 49th St. N, Clearwater, 727-231-1510
Put your leather jacket on and hop on your two-wheeler to head to this restaurant, concert venue and museum that brings Orange County Choppers to life. The southern-inspired cuisine includes tater tot poutine, fried gator tails and frog legs as well as other “more traditional” dishes like burgers and pizza.
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Deccan Spice

2325 Ulmerton Rd. no. 28 Largo, 727-623-4009
This authentic Indian cuisine restaurant has an overwhelming menu list, offering a wide selection of tandooris, biryanis, rice specials and protein entrees. Also enjoy its Spice Rack grocery store where fresh vegetables and fruits, sosa batters and masala, chicken pickle and snacks are sold at affordable prices.
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Ocean Hai

100 Coronado Dr., Clearwater, 727-281-9544
Sous Chef Nana Darkwah combines locally-sourced ingredients and fresh, seasonal fare to create unique Asian-fusion dishes. Open daily for all meals, Ocean Hai serves staple Wagyu beef pho, a large selection of sushi, surf and turf plates and more.
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