The best restaurants in Clearwater
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Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsCeviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant turns weeknights into Barcelona mode with shareable tapas, legit paella, and sangria that leans…
Ceviche Tapas Bar and Restaurant
RestaurantsNesting Grounds Cafe
RestaurantsNesting Grounds Cafe keeps it cheerful and cozy with fluffy pancakes, a legit veggie bowl with scrambled eggs, and the kind of friendly…
Nesting Grounds Cafe
RestaurantsFresca Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsThis week, let Fresca Italian Kitchen handle dinner with New York style pies, creamy pastas, and house-made focaccia sandwiches that hit…
Fresca Italian Kitchen
RestaurantsPhở Bowl
RestaurantsPhở Bowl brings Saigon-honed recipes to Tampa Bay with hearty phở, vermicelli and rice bowls, and fresh vegetarian picks that actually fill…
Phở Bowl
RestaurantsThe Green Table Restaurant
RestaurantsCraving something hearty yet kind to your body, The Green Table Restaurant serves 100% plant-based, made-from-scratch comfort food with no…
The Green Table Restaurant
RestaurantsJuno & The Peacock
RestaurantsNew American coastal cuisine with Aesop-inspired flair at Juno & The Peacock this week, perfect for when you want something fresh and a…
Juno & The Peacock
RestaurantsAjisai 3
RestaurantsCraving a midweek reset? Ajisai 3 piles on all-you-can-eat sushi and ramen with fresh daily fish, plus hibachi and classic Japanese bites…
Ajisai 3
RestaurantsJulian Restaurant
RestaurantsJulian Restaurant pairs international-inspired small plates with upscale comfort, plus sweeping Tampa Bay panoramas that make weeknights…
Julian Restaurant
RestaurantsTampa Burger Co.
RestaurantsSink your teeth into short rib, brisket, and chuck patties on brioche buns at Tampa Burger Co., then go wild with fries, sweet potato tots…
Tampa Burger Co.
RestaurantsBlack Cattle Burger
RestaurantsBlack Cattle Burger keeps it simple in the best way with craveable patties, straightforward builds, and that classic, no-fuss flavor you…
Black Cattle Burger
RestaurantsSol St Pete Bistro
RestaurantsTreat yourself this week to farm-to-table plates that are gluten-free, seed-oil-free and big on flavor. Sol St Pete Bistro reimagines…
Sol St Pete Bistro
RestaurantsShiso Crispy - Central Ave
RestaurantsCasual spot serving up Asian fusion fare, including vegetarian options, plus beer and wine.
Shiso Crispy - Central Ave
RestaurantsAmerican Social - Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsVibrant gastropub with updated American comfort food, craft brews, flat-screen TVs & a patio.
American Social - Bar & Kitchen
RestaurantsBulla Gastrobar Tampa
RestaurantsContemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.
Bulla Gastrobar Tampa
RestaurantsSalty Lime Cantina
RestaurantsColorful restaurant whipping up Mexican fare for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus signature margaritas.
Salty Lime Cantina
RestaurantsTampa Pizza Company Downtown
RestaurantsHealth-minded chain for pizzas (with vegan, vegetarian & gluten-free options), sandwiches & more.
Tampa Pizza Company Downtown
RestaurantsKonan BBQ
RestaurantsLow-key BBQ eatery serving sandwiches, plates & family-size meals, plus comfort sides.
Konan BBQ
RestaurantsIzakaya Tori
RestaurantsCreative Japanese eatery serving ramen, skewers, sushi and other traditional dishes.
Izakaya Tori
RestaurantsKiwami Ramen Sushi
RestaurantsCasual eatery serving ramen and sushi, plus other Japanese fare.
Kiwami Ramen Sushi
RestaurantsOlivos Restaurant
RestaurantsModern restaurant serving Mediterranean-inspired tapas and seafood dishes, plus wine.
Olivos Restaurant
RestaurantsColumbia Restaurant
RestaurantsTraditional Spanish restaurant, a branch of a long-standing local chain dating back to 1905.
Columbia Restaurant
RestaurantsCrafty Crab Tampa
RestaurantsSeafood like crab and shrimp is served at this casual eatery specializing in Cajun-style boils.
Crafty Crab Tampa
RestaurantsNew York New York Pizza
RestaurantsEasygoing pizzeria offering plentiful sandwiches, plus wraps, burgers & calzones.
New York New York Pizza
RestaurantsDalmoros Fresh Italian
RestaurantsUpbeat joint with a patio doling out Italian pastas & homemade sauces in take-out containers.
Dalmoros Fresh Italian
RestaurantsArmature Works
RestaurantsStriking mixed-use event space offering an upscale food court, bar & lounge in lofty, historic digs.
Armature Works
RestaurantsRusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
RestaurantsLaid-back family-owned eatery featuring local seafood, a tiki bar on the water & live music.
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, Inc.
RestaurantsSkipper's Smokehouse
RestaurantsFunky spot serving Southern eats such as gator tail in rustic digs with a space for live music.
Skipper's Smokehouse
RestaurantsTarpon Tavern
RestaurantsOld-world pub providing burgers & other American eats, plus craft beers, in a 1920s-era building.
Tarpon Tavern
RestaurantsSkyway Jack's Restaurant
RestaurantsHumble, homey diner featuring a menu of hearty American faves including Southern-style breakfasts.
Skyway Jack's Restaurant
RestaurantsBurger Monger
RestaurantsLocal counter-serve chain featuring burgers, fries & malts, plus beer & wine, in a casual space.
Burger Monger
RestaurantsMercado - Edge District
RestaurantsBurritos & other Mexican eats served from a walk-up stand with outdoor tables & flat-screen TVs.
Mercado - Edge District
RestaurantsRain Japanese Sushi Bar & Thai
RestaurantsColorful, relaxed eatery for Thai noodles, traditional Japanese food & sushi rolls with a twist.
Rain Japanese Sushi Bar & Thai
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsWingstop
RestaurantsCasual counter-serve chain serving a variety of chicken wings & sides.
Wingstop
RestaurantsMarina Cantina
RestaurantsMexican cuisine served in a relaxed setting with marina views, a tequila bar & roof-deck seating.
Marina Cantina
RestaurantsSoHo Sushi
RestaurantsUpscale eatery offering specialty sushi rolls & cooked Japanese fare in a sleek & stylish setting.
SoHo Sushi
RestaurantsSekushi on the Beach
RestaurantsLow-key spot with Industrial-style decor, offering Japanese sushi, dumplings & noodles.
Sekushi on the Beach
RestaurantsDomoishi
RestaurantsCasual joint offering Asian fare, including Japanese ramen, Hawaiian poke and BBQ, and Taiwanese bubble tea.
Domoishi
RestaurantsMike's Sushi & Sake Bar
RestaurantsStrip-mall sushi restaurant featuring a variety of specialty rolls in a convivial ambiance.
Mike's Sushi & Sake Bar
RestaurantsPlum Tomato Pizzeria Tarpon Springs
RestaurantsGourmet pies, hoagies, calzones & classic Italian fare served in a relaxed setting.
Plum Tomato Pizzeria Tarpon Springs
RestaurantsTryst Gastro Lounge
RestaurantsModern fare with global twists served in a Victorian-accented, loungey space with long marble bar.
Tryst Gastro Lounge
RestaurantsJust 1 Taste of STL
RestaurantsCasual, family-run eatery preparing comfort eats such as brisket, ribs and burgers for catering and takeout.
Just 1 Taste of STL
RestaurantsAn open kitchen delivers fish & steaks from an on-site dry-aging room & butchery at this hip find.
Pizza Joe's - a Taste of Buffalo
RestaurantsLaid-back eatery serving pizzas, wings and subs.
Pizza Joe's - a Taste of Buffalo
RestaurantsRefined Roots
RestaurantsRelaxed eatery serving a menu of healthy sandwiches, burgers and bowls.
Refined Roots
RestaurantsBella's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsRustic Italian dishes share menu space with customized pasta combos at this casually chic mainstay.
Bella's Italian Cafe
RestaurantsFleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsHigh-end steakhouse chain with aged prime beef & classics such as lobster tails.
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
RestaurantsThe Bier Boutique
RestaurantsBurgers, ribs, chili & other comfort eats served in an upbeat restaurant with a large beer menu.
The Bier Boutique
RestaurantsAbe's Place Tap & Grill
RestaurantsAmerican grub, beer & TVs tuned to the game in big digs with sports memorabilia & outdoor seating.
Abe's Place Tap & Grill
RestaurantsCharlie's Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsA menu specializing in classic Japanese fare & an array of sushi in a cozy setting with bar seating.
Charlie's Sushi & Japanese Restaurant
RestaurantsUmami Sushi Hibachi Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsEasygoing destination in a strip mall spotlighting all-you-can-eat sushi dishes.
Umami Sushi Hibachi Restaurant and Bar
RestaurantsThirsty Marlin
RestaurantsCasual seafood & sushi joint with a hopping outdoor tiki bar, live music & a laid-back vibe.
Thirsty Marlin
RestaurantsPlate Tapas Grill & Lounge
RestaurantsCasual, popular eatery specializing in pork belly buns, chicken satays, empanadas and other small plates.
Plate Tapas Grill & Lounge
RestaurantsMadame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
RestaurantsHidden speakeasy behind Roast Deli focusing on Caribbean soul fare and crafted cocktails.
Madame Fortune Dessert + HiFi Parlour
RestaurantsCasa Santo Stefano
RestaurantsAiry, polished venue with a terrace serving traditional Sicilian plates & a robust wine list.
Casa Santo Stefano
RestaurantsPaella & Tapas
RestaurantsFood truck with a large, covered outdoor seating area, dispensing Mediterranean small plates & rice.
Paella & Tapas
RestaurantsCassis Restaurant St. Pete
RestaurantsBuzzy brasserie & bakery for American & French fare in a Parisian space with outdoor seats.
Cassis Restaurant St. Pete
RestaurantsPho 813
RestaurantsCozy Vietnamese restaurant featuring pho and other specialties, plus vegetarian options, beer, and wine.
Pho 813
RestaurantsAlaturka Mediterranean Grill & Bakery
RestaurantsWarm eatery offering classic Turkish dishes and desserts, plus catering and an in-house bakery.
Alaturka Mediterranean Grill & Bakery
RestaurantsNiko's Grill House
RestaurantsCasual and cozy eatery serving grilled chicken, pork and lamb gyros as well as souvlaki.
Niko's Grill House
RestaurantsThe Wooden Rooster
RestaurantsIntimate, brick-lined creperie serving sweet & savory light bites, plus coffee & wines by the glass.
The Wooden Rooster
RestaurantsDistrict South Kitchen & Craft
RestaurantsCasual, South Tampa eatery serving small plates, New American fare, and brunch.
District South Kitchen & Craft
RestaurantsCharleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsCasual eatery turning out sandwiches, chicken wings, fries, and milkshakes for lunch and dinner.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
RestaurantsSpecial Pho
RestaurantsCasual restaurant showcasing traditional and innovative Vietnamese fare made with local ingredients.
Special Pho
RestaurantsParkshore Grill
RestaurantsRefined space for steaks & seafood paired with fine wines served inside or on the sprawling patio.
Parkshore Grill
RestaurantsM.Bird
RestaurantsUpscale rooftop spot offering tropical cocktails & elevated sharing plates, plus city & river views.
M.Bird
RestaurantsMeat Market Steakhouse Tampa
RestaurantsStunning steakhouse featuring a Miami Beach vibe, seafood, sushi and craft cocktails.
Meat Market Steakhouse Tampa
RestaurantsSandshakers
RestaurantsLaid-back venue for burgers, tacos, and seafood dishes, plus an outdoor patio.
Sandshakers
RestaurantsThe Dunedin Smokehouse
RestaurantsUpbeat bar & grill featuring BBQ food, a variety of beer & patio seating, plus frequent live music.
The Dunedin Smokehouse
RestaurantsLa Sétima Club
RestaurantsCozy eatery for vegan comfort food and natural wines served by friendly staff.
La Sétima Club
RestaurantsNaked Farmer
RestaurantsFresh food (vegan options available) is sourced from local farms.
Naked Farmer
RestaurantsPHO TAMPA
RestaurantsCheerful Vietnamese eatery with classic dishes in a basic setting with eclectic decor.
PHO TAMPA
RestaurantsStillwaters Tavern
RestaurantsAttractive space for hearty yet elevated American fare, plus a strong beer & cocktail list.
Stillwaters Tavern
RestaurantsAnother Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsCasual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
RestaurantsRumba Island Bar & Grill
RestaurantsJamaican recipes & drink specials in an island atmosphere with a tiki bar, deck & live music.
Rumba Island Bar & Grill
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsNaked Farmer
RestaurantsFarm-to-table restaurant serving locally sourced eats along with wine, beer and a patio.
Naked Farmer
RestaurantsCarrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsChain eatery & bar serving a diverse menu of classic Italian fare in a family-friendly setting.
Carrabba's Italian Grill
RestaurantsAngelo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsThin-crust pies, stromboli & other Italian eats presented in a simple but polished setting.
Angelo's Italian Restaurant
RestaurantsDuff's Famous Wings
RestaurantsEstablished restaurant known for its chicken wings & drumsticks coated in spicy house sauce.
Duff's Famous Wings
RestaurantsTaco-Quila Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
RestaurantsWelcoming and family-friendly eatery serving familiar Mexican dishes such as tacos and burritos, as well as cocktails.
Taco-Quila Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
RestaurantsThree Birds Tavern
RestaurantsElevated pub grub served in a comfy vintage farmhouse with two bars, patios & a wraparound porch.
Three Birds Tavern
RestaurantsDeLukas Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsLocal hangout showcasing Croatian dishes alongside steaks and seafood plates.
DeLukas Restaurant & Bar
RestaurantsPoppa's BBQ
RestaurantsNo-frills BBQ specialist with a modest menu of slow-smoked, Memphis-style meats, plus classic sides.
Poppa's BBQ
RestaurantsAcqua Alta Ristorante
RestaurantsSmall plates, pizza & classic Italian entrees served with wines in quaint digs in a shopping mall.
Acqua Alta Ristorante
RestaurantsVino E Pasta
RestaurantsBuild-your-own pastas are the centerpiece of a classic Italian menu at this down-to-earth trattoria.
Vino E Pasta
RestaurantsMolly Goodhead's Raw Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsBuzzy bi-level restaurant with kitschy decor features an oyster bar & seafood-heavy American menu.
Molly Goodhead's Raw Bar & Restaurant
RestaurantsOak & Stone
RestaurantsBright, airy indoor/outdoor brewpub serving pub grub, artisan pizzas, craft beers & cocktails.
Oak & Stone
RestaurantsJimmy's Neighborhood Restaurant
RestaurantsNeighborhood eatery & bar serving American fare & drinks in an unassuming space with TVs.
Jimmy's Neighborhood Restaurant
RestaurantsSmashyo Burgers
RestaurantsCasual eatery featuring burgers (including the smashed variety, fries and milkshakes.
Smashyo Burgers
RestaurantsSlice of The Burg
RestaurantsCounter-serve chain dishing up specialty pizzas, calzones & Philly-style cheesesteaks.
Slice of The Burg
RestaurantsCrabby's Bar & Grill Clearwater
RestaurantsCasual, beach-themed seafood, steak & sandwich spot with daily happy hour & monthly drink specials.
Crabby's Bar & Grill Clearwater
RestaurantsQueen's Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsLong-running local chain serving Italian entrees, pizza, gyros, wraps & more in a casual space.
Queen's Pizza & Restaurant
RestaurantsAlesia Restaurant
RestaurantsCozy Vietnamese-French cafe showcasing plates such as summer rolls, ratatouille & banh mi.
Alesia Restaurant
RestaurantsPositano Ristorante Italiano by Bachi's
RestaurantsItalian eatery with a wood-fired oven serving lunch, an early-bird & dinner in a warm, cozy setting.
Positano Ristorante Italiano by Bachi's
RestaurantsThe Brother Trattoria
RestaurantsCasual, family-run place serving traditional Italian dishes, plus wine and cocktails too.
The Brother Trattoria
RestaurantsSpeggtacular Clearwater Beach
RestaurantsBeach-bound spot serving a classic lineup for breakfast and lunch dishes, plus beer, cocktails and wine.
Speggtacular Clearwater Beach
RestaurantsRemy's Cafe
RestaurantsCompact choice with a down-home vibe offering omelets, salads & sandwiches for breakfast & lunch.
Remy's Cafe
RestaurantsBellaBrava
RestaurantsCasual Italian restaurant serves up a traditional menu alongside some American options plus wine.
BellaBrava
RestaurantsFront Porch & Bart's Tavern
RestaurantsCasual bar & grill in a Victorian home offering American food from steaks to burgers, plus pizza.
Front Porch & Bart's Tavern
RestaurantsSouthern Luv BBQ
RestaurantsCasual, family-run eatery dishing up brisket, ribs, pulled pork and other staples such as mac 'n' cheese and tater tots as well as beer.
Southern Luv BBQ
RestaurantsYeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite
RestaurantsServes microbrews, cocktails, and pub fare in a British-inspired space with modern decor and sports TVs.
Yeoman's Topgolf Swing Suite
RestaurantsSugar Factory - Tampa Bay
RestaurantsPart of the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel, this American brasserie features sweet and savory dishes, plus alcoholic goblets.
Sugar Factory - Tampa Bay
RestaurantsMarket Salamander Grille
RestaurantsUpscale seasonal American fare & craft cocktails are provided in a polished resort setting.
Market Salamander Grille
RestaurantsAntojitos Doña Chirris
RestaurantsCozy Mexican spot specializing in tacos (including the birria variety) along with burritos, tostadas and enchiladas.
Antojitos Doña Chirris
RestaurantsDoc B's Restaurant
RestaurantsSmall-chain American spot offering seasonal comfort food in stylish, contemporary surroundings.
Doc B's Restaurant
RestaurantsCristino's Coal Oven Pizza
RestaurantsCozy trattoria offering thin-crust pizzas, pasta & panini with a verdant patio & warm vibe.
Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza
RestaurantsOUTSIDE BBQ
RestaurantsSouthern fare such as barbecued ribs brisket and pulled pork served in a casual setting.
OUTSIDE BBQ
RestaurantsApplebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsFull-service chain bar & grill providing hearty American eats in an informal setting.
Applebee's Grill + Bar
RestaurantsBG Robata Sushi
RestaurantsCasual restaurant serving a wide range of sushi rolls and other Japanese dishes, plus beer and wine.
BG Robata Sushi
RestaurantsPho 1
RestaurantsRelaxed place for Vietnamese fare from pho to banh mi, plus Thai tea.
Pho 1
RestaurantsBluWave Sushi Tampa
RestaurantsCozy sushi bar with a casual vibe offering many creative rolls.
BluWave Sushi Tampa
RestaurantsButtermilk Eatery
RestaurantsLaid-back breakfast spot specializing in pancakes and skillet dishes, along with burgers and French toast.
Buttermilk Eatery
RestaurantsCentral Diner (DTSP)
RestaurantsAmerican diner turning out classic fare in a simple space decorated with old movie posters.
Central Diner (DTSP)
RestaurantsDickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsBBQ chain eatery featuring house-smoked meats, stuffed baked potatoes & classic sides.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
RestaurantsRooster & the Till
RestaurantsDinner destination for inventive, locally sourced New American small plates in a rustic-chic space.
Rooster & the Till
RestaurantsThe Greeks Taverna
RestaurantsCasual restaurant with outdoor seating offering traditional Greek fare, plus coffee and beer.
The Greeks Taverna
RestaurantsBeach Burger Shack
RestaurantsInformal, beachfront joint offering American classics such as burgers, fries, chicken sandwiches and shakes.
Beach Burger Shack
RestaurantsWings Xpress
RestaurantsCasual eatery dishing up gyros and wings alongside burgers, sandwiches, fries and seafood.
Wings Xpress
RestaurantsDon Rigatoni
RestaurantsCasual Italian restaurant offering lunch and dinner, plus a kids' menu, wine, and beer.
Don Rigatoni
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