Tampa Bay's best restaurant and bar patios with ridiculously scenic views

Rooftop views, ocean views, skyline views, Tampa Bay restaurants and bars really do have some top-notch patios. Here you'll find some of the best spots to perch up, grab a drink and snap some pics for the 'Gram.

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Jimmy’s On the edge

505 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. (727) 281-3200
Enjoy the views of the Gulf of Mexico to the Intercoastal Waterway at Clearwater's largest rooftop bar, Jimmy’s on the Edge. The spot has a 24 foot-long fire bar that serves up free Fireball shots everyday at 9 p.m.
Photo via Jimmy’s on The Edge

Ember

15015 Madeira Wy, Madeira Beach. (727) 350-7300
Grab a fruity drink and kick back and relax by the pool at Ember located along Madeira Beach. Enjoy fresh seafood favorites and don't miss out on the daily sunset toast.
Photo via Cambria Hotel St. Petersburg/Facebook

Evy’s Terrace Bar

635 S Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach. (727) 281-4829
Evy’s rooftop bar has the perfect view of Clearwater Beach’s white sand while offering hand crafted cocktails, and shareable plates. The menu features an arrangement of boards, flatbreads and cocktail shrimp.
Photo via Evy’s Terrace Bar & Bistro/Facebook

Vista at the Top

214 Madonna Blvd., Tierra Verde. (727) 273-7970
Grab a mojito and soak up the views of the docks and the Gulf of Mexico at Vista at the Top. The spot offers a variety of seafood appetizers like tuna tataki and poké.
Photo via Vista at the Top/Facebook

Cane & Barrel

104 2nd Ave. S, St. Petersburg. 727-610-5427
Located in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg, Cane & Barrel is a Cuban-inspired rooftop bar and cocktail lounge. The spot features two different bars, and features bites like a Cubano sandwich and yuca fries.
Photo via Cane & Barrel/Facebook

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