Clearwater, FL is more than just the beach area, but I love that place too!
From award winning beaches to downtown to Clearwater proper - this list has all the hot spots you need to try!
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Clearwater Beach
Downtown Clearwater
Clearwater Proper
Clearwater Beach
Known as one of the best beaches in the USA - Clearwater Beach has great food and hidden gems like you wouldn't believe!
There are two locations - North and South. Both have great but different vibes!! You can't go wrong either way!
The Boxer
They have a 2 for $12 drink special all day, and a daily food happy hour ($1 oysters!!!!) that rocks! And you must try the Grouper Cakes! They also do live music on the weekends!
Salt Cracker Fish Camp
Located on Island Way, this is the non tourist bar must try! Great food but with a divey feel!
Windward Bar & Grille
Hidden gem alert!!! If you don't get the Biscuit Bomb you missed out!!!
Caffeinated Bakery on Clearwater Beach
This tiny restaurant hidden at the back of a tackle shop is home to the best Drunken Shrimp in all of Tampa Bay. They may be beer and wine only, but the food and view cannot be beat!!
The Bait House | Bait House | Clearwater
Downtown Clearwater
Despite Downtown Clearwater being suppressed by the powers that be (see: Documentary Rec further down), it has quite a few bomb restaurants/bars that should be on your must try list!
Wow, what a brunch!! Open on most holidays, too!
Clear Sky on Cleveland
Great place to watch the game!!!
Downtown Pizza Sports Bar and Grill
This place is so much fun!!! They have many events including karaoke Wednesdays!!
The Nash Keys Dueling Piano Bar & Restaurant
If you want a good food happy hour THIS IS IT! I was blown away by how delicious their food is! Great service and affordable wine 🍷
Olive and Thyme
Looking for a Taco Tuesday deal? Tequila's is one of the few places left that has $2 tacos!! AND BOGO MARGS!!
Tequila's Mexican Grill & Cantina
Clearwater Proper
Clearwater is huge! If you find yourself in the non tourist area that is Clw Proper, this list provides recs for restaurants and bars that the locals know best!
If you're looking for a classy and relaxing tea hour - look no further than Joseph's Tea Room! Great selections and great pricing!
Joseph's Tea Room Clearwater, FL
Want that Tiki vibe without the trek to CWB? Rumba is your spot! They have amazing food and TVs for the game!
Rumba Island Bar & Grill
Irish dive vibes with great food!!!
Okeefe's Tavern
Old school diner vibes with great breakfast!
Lenny’s Restaurant
Live music alert!!! This is your go to place for good prices, lots of TVs, bar food and live music!!
