Dining in Clearwater
Excellent restaurants abound Clearwater. A local favorite, Clear Sky on Cleveland, offers a menu packed with inventive bar fare such as avocado fries and PB&J Brussels sprouts, as well as a globe-spanning menu with everything from schnitzel to ramen.
Clear Sky has several locations serving delicious breakfast and lunch options.
Clear Sky has several locations serving delicious breakfast and lunch options.
Also on Cleveland Street, Downtown Pizza has an extensive Italian menu plus bar fare like wings and subs. It’s a good spot to catch a game. Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza is another local favorite (save room for the gelato).
Cristino's pizza is made "old world style" in a coal oven. Dine inside or out on the patio.
Cristino's pizza is made "old world style" in a coal oven. Dine inside or out on the patio.
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Expect creative fare and a warm welcome at Little Lamb Gastropub in Clearwater.
Expect creative fare and a warm welcome at Little Lamb Gastropub in Clearwater.
At The Little Lamb Gastropub, the menu goes all in with bold combinations – think a "Juicy Lucy" lamb burger, lamb belly carbonara and steak tartare paired with mustard ice cream.
The District Bistro serves a fully seed-oil-free menu with dishes like beef tallow fries, a braised short rib sandwich and blackened yellowtail snapper.
Head to O’Keefe’s Tavern, a classic Irish pub downtown where the Guinness flows and you’ll find standards such as shepherd’s pie, plus some local favorites like grouper sandwiches.
If you’re looking for lunch or dinner on the water, Island Way Grill is the way to go. The restaurant offers beautiful Intracoastal views and a menu featuring fresh seafood and great cocktails.
For a more upscale affair, head to Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber, a sophisticated spot beloved by locals and visitors alike since 1948.
Of course, there are plenty of beach spots with great eats. For laid-back beachfront dining, Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill is a casual, colorful place offering “Floribbean” favorites from conch fritters to grouper sandwiches, along with tropical cocktails. Just to the north (and also right on the sand) is Crabby's Beachside Pavilion, formerly Palm Pavilion, a classic seafood restaurant with everything from small plates to full entrees (try to plan your visit around sunset).
Where to Enjoy Craft Beer & Cool Drinks
If you’re intrigued by the many craft beer offerings you’ll find along the Gulp Coast, a great spot for a tasty adult beverage is never far. Venture about five miles to the northeast from downtown for a pint at Southern Lights Brewing to enjoy a vast menu of small-batch nano-brews, including IPAs, porters, pilsners and tripels. Craft beer lovers who happen to be film buffs will dig Grindhaus Brew Lab, which serves up its movie-themed pours in beaker-inspired pint glasses. Make a night of it with their cult movie marathons.
Looking to sip a beverage with your toes in the sand – and maybe do a little barefront dancing? Head to iconic beach bar Shephard’s Tiki Beach Bar & Grill on Clearwater Beach, featuring live music and other events, bar bites and lots of frosty beverages.
Ever had a beer in a beaker? You can at Grindhaus Brew Lab in Clearwater.
Ever had a beer in a beaker? You can at Grindhaus Brew Lab in Clearwater.
Sample a flight of craft beers at Southern Lights Brewing Company.
Sample a flight of craft beers at Southern Lights Brewing Company.