Editorial picks · Local favorites
Restaurants, coffee shops, breweries, bars, parks, and hidden gems across Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and beyond.
200 places in the guide
Top-rated spots from our editorial rankings.
Vinoy Park in downtown St. Pete is a scenic waterfront promenade known for sunrise/sunset views, dolphin sightings, and frequent events in a clean, peaceful setting.
Fort De Soto is a huge, eco-rich St. Pete beach park across five islands—great wildlife spotting, multiple shoreline areas, and plenty of amenities like piers, concessions, trails, and a dog beach.
Doc Ford’s Jungle Terrace is a casual waterfront hangout with inside/outside bar service and big west-facing sunset views. Great for lunch, dinner, and drinks.
Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill is a family-owned seafood spot on the Anclote River/working waterfront in Tarpon Springs. Expect fresh, locally influenced seafood, generous portions, and a relaxed waterside atmosphere—especially on the outdoor bar by the water.
Pier Teaki is a tropical rooftop tiki bar at the St. Pete Pier with DJ energy, creative cocktails, and sunset/bay views plus elevated casual bar bites.
Casual Clearwater Beach beachfront bar & grill with standout seafood (crab boils, coconut shrimp, chowder), big portions, a full bar, and live entertainment.
Pop’s Sunset Grill on Casey Key delivers fresh seafood, cocktails, and sunset views with a tiki bar, fire pits, and live music in a casual waterfront setting.
Tierra Verde’s waterfront seafood spot for fresh daily catches, creative cocktails, and a relaxed deck with sunset views—plus standout fried fish, ceviche, and scallops.
Columbia Restaurant on Sand Key delivers Spanish & Cuban favorites like the 1905 salad, Cuban sandwich, and paella—paired with standout Intracoastal waterfront views.
Luxury beachfront Clearwater Beach resort with private coastline dining at Caretta on the Gulf and beachside bites at Tate Island Grill. AAA Four-Diamond feel with excellent service.
Redington Shores’ waterfront pub serves fresh Gulf seafood (blackened grouper, royal red shrimp) plus classic burgers and steaks, with a full bar and lively beachy vibe.
O’Maddy’s Bar and Grille is a waterfront Gulfport hangout with live music, big portions, and Gulf seafood plus steaks, pasta, and sandwiches.
Parkshore Grill is chef-driven waterfront dining on Beach Drive in downtown St. Petersburg, overlooking the Vinoy Yacht Basin. Expect premium-ingredient dishes—like hormone-/antibiotic-free beef, sustainable seafood, and locally sourced organic produce—served with polished, attentive service.
Casual dockside seafood at Cove Cay Marina in Clearwater—famous for grouper, tacos, and wings, plus cold drinks and an easygoing waterfront vibe.
Buoy’s Waterfront Bar and Grill pairs standout seafood with handcrafted cocktails and standout Blind Pass waterfront views—great for sunset meals and brunch by the water.
Pier 22 is a historic downtown Bradenton waterfront restaurant on the Manatee River, with indoor dining and a patio right on the water. Expect fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, and sushi, plus daily happy hour and versatile event/private dining spaces.
Cajun/Creole seafood spot on the intercoastal with live music, sunset waterfront seating, and hit dishes like the grouper and the World Famous Torpedo.
