When you think of Tampa Bay, you think water. Everyone loves the water. It provides a different vibe. There’s no shortage of AWESOME waterfront spots all around the Tampa Bay area. Whether you’re looking for a great meal or just want a cold beverage, fine dining or beachy, young, old, everything in between, family friendly to party times, this list has them all covered.
We get around…wink, wink but there’s always places we may not know of or new places are popping up now and then. We like to “crowd source” our lists so please don’t hesitate to let us know if we missed any. See you on the water!
The Getaway– 13090 Gandy Blvd N, Saint Petersburg
Billy’s Stone Crab – 1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde
Ocean Flame – 619 S Gulfview Blvd Clearwater, FL
American Social – 601 S Harbour Island Blvd #107, Tampa, FL 33602
Bon Appetit – 148 Marina Plz, Dunedin, Florida
Oystercatchers – 2900 Bayport Dr, Tampa, FL
Fresco’s Waterfront Bistro – 300 2nd Ave NE, Saint Petersburg
Jimmy’s Fish House and Iguana Bar – 521 S Gulfview Blvd Clearwater, FL
Whiskey Joe’s – 7720 W. Courtney Campbell Causeway, Tampa
wtr Tampa – 7700 W Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa, FL
Hula Bay – 5210 W Tyson Ave, Tampa
Ricks on the River – 2305 N Willow Ave, Tampa
Taste of Boston – 5314 Interbay Blvd, Tampa
Rusty Pelican – 2425 N Rocky Point Dr, Tampa
Jackson’s – 601 S Harbour Island Blvd., Tampa
Sea Critters – 2007 Pass-A-Grille Way St. Pete Beach, FL
Bahama Breeze – 3045 N Rocky Point Dr E, Tampa
Salt Rock Grill – 19325 Gulf Blvd Indian Shores, FL
Woody’s Waterfront – 7308 Sunset Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Yacht Starship – Tampa and Clearwater
Boardwalk Grill – 204 Johns Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, FL 33708
Evy’s Terrace Bar & Bistro – Clearwater Beach
Marker 8Â – 1420 Bayshore Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
The Wharf – 2001 Pass A Grille Way, Saint Petersburg
Fenway Hotel – 453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, Florida 34698
Rusty Bellies – 937 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs
Tarpon Turtle – 1513 Lake Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs
O’Maddy’s Bar & Grille – 5405 Shore Blvd S Gulfport, Florida 33707
Circle’s – 1212 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach
High & Dry Grill – Causeway Blvd Dunedin, Florida 34698
Jimmy B’s – 6200 Gulf Blvd St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706
Undertow – 3850 Gulf Blvd, Saint Pete Beach
Sunset Bar & Grill – 602 Bahia Del Sol Dr., Ruskin
Caddy’s Pub – 20025 Gulf Blvd Indian Shores, Florida 33785
Ka Tiki – 8803 W Gulf Blvd, Treasure Island
Brass Monkey – 709 Gulf Way St. Pete Beach, Florida 33706
Salt Shack on the Bay – 5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa
The Big Catch at Salt Creek – 1500 2nd St S, St. Petersburg
Palm Pavilion – 18 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach
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love water side bars..Woodys is my favorite
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Great list but you missed some truly amazing spots. Circles in Apollo Beach, The Getaway in St. Pete, Beach Bistro on Anna Maria Island; as well as Pier 22, Mattisons City Grille, Blu Mangrove, and the Riverhouse Reef & Grill, The Beachhouse, Ocean Star, Starfish Company, Swordfish Grill, Seafood Shack and the best grouper in Florida at Tide Tables all in Bradenton.
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