Kokomos Bar & Grille was amazing, and the bartender is the reason why! I was in town for a…read moreconference and, after day one, I just wanted to relax and catch up with a friend. The outdoor bar was the perfect spot to unwind. They also serve food, but I only came for the cocktails. I ordered a lemon drop with Chambord, and let me tell you--the bartender absolutely nailed it! The drink was delicious, and his customer service was even better. He was attentive, friendly, and made sure everyone at the bar was taken care of, even when it got busy. The atmosphere was great, too. The cool breeze made it comfortable despite the summer evening heat, creating the perfect setting to sit back and enjoy a drink. I give the bartender a 20 out of 10! If you're looking for great cocktails, excellent service, and a relaxing outdoor vibe, Kokomos Bar & Grille is definitely worth a visit.

This is the bar at the Clearwater Beach Marriott Resort. I don't normally drink frozen drinks, but…read morethe frozen margarita is a most. I also had the spicy marg which was perfect ( I upgraded since I don't drink Cuervo). I also highly recommend the fries, sweet potato fries and wings.

The service was quick and helpful, giving me their personal advice on their favorites…read more The fries were so freaking delicious and they had sriracha mayo, mango mayo, and a whole bunch. The collection smokehouse burger was also delicious -- the bacon was crispy but still a bit chewy.. they had a onion crispy thing that was also soo good and with the sauces just amazing. Great place to come for some food after or before the the beach

Service with a smile I can always appreciate that and the salad isn't bad either. Kudos to…read moresomething really good to eat on this beach. Who knew it would be a salad. It was Fresh!!!

We weren't really sure what to expect from a hotel restaurant, but Rusty's turned out to be a…read morereally good dinner. We started with the calamari picatta and it was amazing. Perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Definitely ask for some extra lemon caper butter because you are going to want it. I had the PEPPER CRUSTED HANGER STEAk, TRUFFLED FRIES, BABY SPInach and a mustard SAUCE. The cook on the steak was medium rare and they nailed it. Great flavor even without the sauce. The truffle fries were about perfect -- crispy on the outside and fluffy in the middle. Deb had the CHICKEN ROULADE with WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO, HARICOT VERTS, MUSTARD JUS. It had lots of good flavors, especially with the mushroom risotto, but the chicken itself was a little dry. I had the Decoy Red Blend and really liked it. My first glass wasn't right, but our server immediately took care of it and they opened a new bottle. That's good service. We somehow found room for both the tiramisu and key lime cheesecake. Both were delicious, although the almost-empty cheesecake plate probably tells you which one we liked best. Really good food, excellent service and a much better dinner than we expected from a resort restaurant. We'd definitely eat here again. Flip Flop Rating: 4.5/5 but Yelp doesn't allow .5 so will go 4 but it is really close.

We've been coming to Rusty's Bistro at the Sheraton resort for every holiday, and Thanksgiving here…read morehas become an absolute must for our family. Their Thanksgiving buffet is truly exceptional -- beautifully prepared dishes, delicious flavors, and so many options that everyone walks away happy (and very full!). It's the perfect place if you want a relaxing holiday without the stress of planning, cooking, or cleaning. You just show up, enjoy, and feel taken care of. The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming -- it honestly feels like visiting your relatives for Thanksgiving, but with way better food. The staff is a huge part of what makes this place so special. Our server, Alejandro, was amazing as always -- attentive, kind, and genuinely warm. And Alexandra (I believe she's a manager) is absolutely wonderful. She makes you feel welcomed the moment you walk in, incredibly accommodating, and truly goes above and beyond to make the experience perfect. Rusty's Bistro is one of those rare places where the food, the vibe, and the people all come together. If you're looking for a stress-free, delicious, and memorable Thanksgiving, this buffet is the place to be. Highly recommend!

We had a seafood feast which fed two of us, very good food! Definitely filling, it was $50…read more Service was okay (I'm a server myself) so I know good and bad service but I will say it was in the middle. Ambiance was wonderful, loved the live band. Also a lot of police around there, so be sure to use the cross walks. If you don't the police will stop you.

Food was average Picnic table seating was horrible…read more Grouper sandwich and burger was good Wings good Patty Melt was beyond greasy The 3.9 overall rating is a bit high

Placed a pickup order to eat outside. Played pool while we waited. Kids meals were good portion and…read morefood was quick. Missing some items, so unfortunately had to go back in to retrieve them but they were brought out quickly. The person taking the order was very kind.

We tried this place multiple times during our stay in the hotel. Food was great and service was…read moreexcellent. It's more convenient if you need a quick meal during the day,

I'm so happy this outdoor restaurant is located at the hotel we are staying at as it came highly…read morerecommended and I can see why! While at the beach we started to get hungry so me and my princess decided to grab an early dinner after a day of long travel and the hotel receptionist said " go eat outside at the sandbar!" Brianna was our server and was amazing ! She made my little one a Shirley temple which she loved and kept the cold beers coming for me . We ordered shrimp cocktail for appetizers and wings then I decided on the grouper sandwich with a side salad and fries and mini cheeseburger sliders and fries for my little one. We enjoyed our view of the ocean and stayed after we ate and got to see dolphins swimming near by. We will definitely be having lunch here a few more times before we leave. Fish is fresh caught and so good I'm already thinking about dinner lol ! 10/10!

Great place! Been here twice now and it does not disappoint. Great views, good food and a lively…read moreatmosphere. Came here with my fam in late June 2026. We had drinks to start; my 20 year old and 16 year old had soda. Wife had a Coroner and I have the spicy jalepeno margarita. All was great! We did not get apps, but there are lots of choices. For mains I had the Birria tacos with onion rings. One daughter had the same. Great taste, but if I had to do it over I would get a side of salad or coleslaw as it was a lot of fried on my plate. That said, finished it all! My other daughter had the chicken Cesar salad and loved it. Chicken was very tasty. My wife had the grouper basket. She thought it was tasty and hit the spot. Service was not bad but not great. Just not friendly. Overall a great stop. Be prepared you are outside and if the weather turns you are on the hook. Also, no reservations so first come first serve! Go. Here.

Really enjoyed this spot. The staff is incredible! Happy, engaging and easy to talk with! The…read moreatmosphere is comfortable and clean. Everyone seems to know each other. We had soup, French onion and sausage lentil. Both were delicious! We decided to split a pizza, which came highly recommended. It was way bigger than expected and perfectly cooked! Thin and cheesy with fresh garlic, tomato and basil. Yum. Unfortunately, when we left, we saw that my car door was dinged. Sigh. It really put a damper on things. It would've been nice if someone left a note or came in to apologize. We'll be back, but will be more careful about where we park.

Doesn't look like much from the outside but it's great indoors. Local bar vibe but with good food!…read moreFish paste was yummy, loved the chopped salad. Good burger! Delicious onion soup. Service was great and friendly. Would go back.

Great service for our family of four and an easy walk from our hotel down the street (though the…read moreparking for this strip mall seems pretty easy too if you drive). We came too late to snag an outdoor table (1.5 hour max dining time), but the kids had enough space to be themselves in the area they seated us, which was great. We got two kids meals (burger and fish nuggets (pretty meaty!) with fries, though they offer strawberries if you're more health conscious. The wings were great (unbreaded/cajun was my preference), the calamari was well battered, and the mussels came in some good stock (though sad that there were 4 bad/unopened ones in our 1lb mix). Our server was so nice, and we had a good time on our first night in Clearwater!

We came here because DU came into town for a baby shower...fortunately, not an accident between me…read moreand Queen Bee! She wanted to try somewhere with seafood and a view, so here we are. We sat at the bar with Michelle and that was that. Started with calamari all round and I loved it. I'm Greek so I know shellfish and it was good: I ordered two of 'em! I then ordered a grilled shrimp dinner with baked tater and veggies. Nicely done and well worth my while. No big mystery here. QB just had garlic mussels app as a dinner and she was quite happy. I didn't try one so I just take her word as to how good they were. DU had blackened grouper; only trouble was that it didn't come out with everything else. Once it finally DID come out, DU enjoyed it quite nicely. However this is the kinda stuff that needs to be squared away. This is why Star #4 doesn't get it. We love dear Michelle and the ambiance in this joint. Let's see what happens next time...if there IS one. Just don't hold your breath please.

This place wasn't on my radar for the research I did for Clearwater. We were walking to crappy's…read moreand turned into a local shop. 4 people said no to crappy's and suggested bait house which was on my radar. Walked over and sadly they couldn't open due to power issues. Mike from bait house suggested Salt Cracker and he was spot on! From the beginning, the staff, the atmosphere, the food, and the scenery is top notch. Justin was a quick and efficient waiter. He recommend me the grouper cake, which wasn't an option I thought of and he nailed it! The veggies were outstanding, the rice delicious, and the grouper cake amazing. My wife got the surf n turf. The mash...excellent, steak...great, the shrimp...solid. I'm so glad we fell into this spot! Highly recommend.

We went here many times. They have a great happy hour and nice beach vibes. We ordered some tacos…read morefor lunch. Shrimp and grouper. They were well cooked but could have used some spice. I applied hot sauce but it didn't do it for me. The service was friendly as it is pretty much all over the island. I love the people here! On another visit we got the oyster special and some key lime pie. The oysters were kind of odd like they were preshucked. Also kind of warm which was concerning. The smelled and tasted fresh enough though. I would not get those again. The pie looked amazing! I didn't like it though. I'm not big on sweets and this was very sweet. I was hoping for more lime and tartness. I know we will be back on our next beach visit.

The food was surprisingly AMAZING! Especially the spinach artichoke dip and the lobster bisque…read more The staff was phenomenal, we really enjoyed Shannon as our waitress The live music was a nice touch to the experience. We will definitely be back for more !

A friend introduced us to Sandshakers, in a cant-miss brightly painted orange building, an…read moreonly-in-Florida color, near Seminole St just west of Alt-19, a little north of downtown Clearwater FL. It has a friendly neighborhood vibe, with easy street-parking and a dogs-allowed enclosed patio. We call it Sandy Feet :-) The fried grouper sandwich was very good and reasonably priced. And they'll cook your catch. There is indoor and outdoor seating. They have a full bar, too. And weekend live music. We just never drove down their little street before! It's right by the bike path . You could probably say it's hidden gem, because we would have never found it without our friend tipping us off. Well, now you have been tipped, too :-)