25 Essential Clearwater Institutions
From neighborhood classics to high-wire tasting rooms, these are the places shaping the modern dining identity of Clearwater.
Cristino's Coal Oven Pizza
Florida
Cozy trattoria offering thin-crust pizzas, pasta & panini with a verdant patio & warm vibe.
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Florida
Family-friendly chain outpost pairs familiar pub fare with an extensive list of house brews.
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
Florida
Grouper sandwiches are the specialty at this longtime seafood shack with colorful, festive decor.
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Clearwater, Florida
Casual chain featuring egg dishes & other breakfast items, plus brunch sandwiches.
Sunset Grill Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Key lime pie & other American comfort foods are featured at this time-tested family-owned throwback.
Paul's Chicago Pizza
Clearwater, Florida
Chill pizzeria with a sporty vibe dishes up thin-crust & stuffed pies plus Italian beef sandwiches.
Beach Burger Shack
Clearwater, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, No-contact delivery, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service. Popular for.
Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe
Clearwater, Florida
Grouper sandwiches are the specialty at this longtime seafood shack with colorful, festive decor.
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe
Clearwater, Florida
Grouper sandwiches are the specialty at this longtime seafood shack with colorful, festive decor.
Crabby's Beachside Pavilion
Clearwater, Florida
Laid-back beachfront hangout dishes seafood & drinks amid picnic tables, a deck & gulf views.
Cove Kitchen + Bar
Clearwater, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails, Live music.
King's Pizza & Grill
Clearwater, Florida
Cozy beachside pizzeria dishing up inventive, thin crust New York-style pies, calzone & pastas.
BG Robata Sushi
Clearwater, Florida
Service options: Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great tea selection, Serves local specialty. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Cabanas Coastal & Beachside Grill
Clearwater, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Live music.
Mio’s Grill & Cafe
Clearwater, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, Curbside pickup, Delivery, Onsite services, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great cocktails, Great coffee.
Windward Bar & Grille
Clearwater, Florida
Warm tavern in a strip mall with pizza, burgers & happy hours, plus Sunday brunch & outdoor seating.
The District Bistro
Clearwater, Florida
Service options: Outdoor seating, Delivery, Takeout, Dine-in. Highlights: Fast service, Great beer selection, Great cocktails. Popular for: Lunch, Dinner.
Juli's Mexican Restaurant
Clearwater, Florida
Low-key eatery serving Mexican dishes such as tacos, burritos & tortas, plus burgers & sandwiches.
Wildflower Cafe
Clearwater, Florida
Sunny breakfast & lunch quarters with a seasonal menu of housemade baked goods & sandwiches.
Grillsmith - Countryside
Clearwater, Florida
Local chain serving globally influenced New American fare & cocktails in a casual, stylish space.
Cesare At The Beach
Clearwater, Florida
Classic Italian fare, cocktails & a broad wine list served in a cheery trattoria with water views.
Mellow Mushroom Clearwater
Clearwater, Florida
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort
Clearwater, Florida
Chic restaurant & lounge at Opal Sands resort with seafood, Italian-inspired cuisine & water views.
The Honey Baked Ham Company
Clearwater, Florida
Family-owned chain selling ready-to-serve smoked hams, plus turkeys, roasts, side dishes & desserts.
Jet's Pizza
Clearwater, Florida
Counter-serve chain offering Detroit-style pizza with flavored crusts, plus wings & subs.