Dining in Clearwater Beach
Beachfront Restaurants
Some of our most iconic restaurants are right along the sand in Clearwater Beach, enticing visitors with fresh-caught seafood, cool beverages, live entertainment and unbeatable beach views.
Crabby's Beachside Pavilion (formerly Palm Pavilion) is an excellent choice for casual bites around happy hour, or larger plates at dinner time. At either Rockaway Grill or Crabby's Beachside Pavilion, you’re in for a show if you stay for sunset.
With its brightly hued facade and famous seafood recipes, Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill is a must for those in search of the ultimate grouper experience. Enjoy fresh seafood and sip a frosty concoction on the beachfront patio and listen to local musicians play your favorite cover tunes.
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill is famous for their Colossal Grouper Sandwich (and the view can't be beat!).
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill is famous for their Colossal Grouper Sandwich (and the view can't be beat!).
Nestled in the Opal Sol resort on Clearwater Beach, Drift draws inspiration from the sea in every sense. The seafood-centric menu changes with the seasons, so you're always getting the freshest catch. Pull up a seat with a Gulf view and dig into the lobster bisque, house-made pastas or a stone-fired flatbread.
After a dip in the Gulf, find your way to the Sandbar, the tiki bar tucked inside Opal Sands resort. Cool off with a spicy pineapple Margarita, a creamy colada or one of their frozen cocktails, then stay for the mango habanero wings, blackened fish tacos and a slice of key lime pie.
Head up to the seventh floor of the Hiatus Hotel, where Ocean Seven serves up bold Floribbean cuisine with sweeping Gulf views as your backdrop. Start with the Coconut Shrimp Crunch Roll, indulge in their Jamaican Coffee-Crusted Ribeye and pair it all with a pick from their Wine Spectator Award-winning list.
Dine on fresh seafood while enjoying Gulf views at Ocean Seven.
Dine on fresh seafood while enjoying Gulf views at Ocean Seven.
Nestled in the glamorous Sandpearl resort, Caretta on the Gulf boasts a menu of globally inspired dishes. There’s a sushi bar here as well as a ceviche bar. Bonus: Amazing Gulf views will dazzle you and your date at sunset.
Enjoy live music, cocktails and quick bites at Shephard’s Tiki Beach Bar & Grill, with its sweeping views of the Gulf and Clearwater Pass.
And for happy-hour sunset viewing, head to Jimmy’s Crow’s Nest, a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the beach and beyond – and a memorable drink list to match.
More Popular Dining Spots
Looking for a romantic date-night option? Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber is a landmark restaurant that offers a refined comfort food menu in an elegant, nautically themed setting.
Steps from the surf, Barefoot Beach House has a walk-up window serving up beach bites and ice cream – no shoes necessary. It's the perfect pit stop for the whole family.
For a casual lunch or dinner with a side of craft brews and live music, head to Badfins Food + Brew and savor fish tacos and yummy cocktails on the spacious patio. (Tip: The house-made guac is a must.)