Shoutout to Val for providing wonderful service. We walked in and we're given a choice of eating inside or outside. There is limited seating available in both areas. Our server, Val, brought us a round of waters and menus, and we ordered some appetizers. We started off enjoying the peel & eat shrimp and coconut shrimp appetizers. Both were delicious. The peel and eat were large "reds" and coconut shrimp was nicely breaded, and crispy. For our entrées, we enjoyed two portions of grouper. Both were prepared with Cajun seasoning, which was very light and flavorful. We enjoyed steamed broccoli with each entrée. Parking is available out front as well as in front of the Paris café read more

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A fun little place in IRB on Gulf Blvd. We stopped in for an early dinner and were able to be seating right away in the back bar. Even though we're in our early 60's it seemed like we were the youngest people there. The server was awesome and waited on us immediately. They have a decent selection of beers and a full bar. They state that all of their drinks are made: "with a wine base liquor is a fermented beverage flavored to mimic the taste of a traditional distilled spirit". Sounded intereting but wasn't willing to spend the money to just try it. I did try the Grouper Philly sandwich which was very good. I'm always on a quest to try Grouper served a different way and they did a great job. My wife ordered the Grouper Rueben and also liked it very much. We both ordered hush puppies and would agree with a another reviewer that they had good flavor but were very dense. All in all not a bad place and my only reason for not doing 5 stars is the back bar was super small and I felt like our neighbors were sitting super close. Despite that we'd go back and try the front dining room. Good food. read more

Beach Waves Grill - Grouper Philly with Hush Puppies - Seafood Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

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Good little local place with a local feel. Food came quick and was pretty good. Only a little upset as it was a little busy. It was just my husband and I. An older couple walked in and asked to share a table with us and we happily did. The waiter just complained the whole time of "how hard it was to split the bill". Like, it's not that serious and maybe they just wanted to enjoy the company. We'd go back but complaining as a waitress is a little sour over something so small. read more

Excellent restaurant! My parents and I come here every year for dinner. The service is always fantastic. I highly recommend the frozen strawberry margarita! The fish is yummy too. A great place! read more

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First time visiting this restaurant. Had the blackened grouper dinner and it was absolutely amazing. Took my items to go and everything was perfect when I got back to my hotel room. Large portions great taste nice atmosphere and staff was very friendly. Only bad thing is I ate it so fast I forgot to take a picture to show you how great it looked, but I can assure you it tasted better. read more

I stopped in for a take-out Grilled Grouper Sandwich and had the perfectly seasoned, sweet tomato, lettuce, on a toasted bun w/Tarter Sauce, and fresh cole slaw. Every morsel was delicious! Also, my server was kind, efficient, and my food came quickly! I am especially thankful because I was ravenous and in a hurry! read more

Perfect spot for lunch when you have a beach day. Stopped in for shrimp tacos and they were delicious. Service was great and food was really good. Highly recommend for lunch or a cocktail while on a beach day. read more

Beach Waves Grill - Seafood Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

This place is not to be missed if you are on gulf boulevard . Grouper sandwich is probably one of the bests I've ever had .. crunchy coating and a thick juicy piece of grouper .. grouper tacos are spicy and they are not stingy with the grill grouper either . Royal reds .. steamed or cold .. I prefer cold .. large size ones too . Highly recommend and ask for Val she is awesome . read more

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Nice place and very friendly wait staff. Food is very good nothing fancy just good food in a nice atmosphere in the besch

Exactly what you would want out of a beachside restaurant. Small, casual, charming, with friendly staff & solid food. Had great kids chicken tenders (we kept snacking off of them too), good French fries & great grouper tacos. Will definitely be back. read more

Beach Waves Grill - 3 Piece Grouper Tacos - Seafood Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

Delightful local gem. They told us to call when we were 20 minutes away to be put on top of the waitlist. Worked fine. Meeting visitors who wanted to see the sunset over the gulf. Found this quaint spot. Sea scallops, shrimp dishes all cooked to perfection. Pleasant staff slightly shorthanded like everyplace on the beach. Walked half a block to watch the sunset. Ambiance amazing! No loud music, annoying DJs or lousy musicians. Just the soothing banter of conversations! Very nice! read more

Wow, the food was fantastic--from the grouper and Maui tacos to the kids' chicken tenders. The chicken was obviously homemade and tasted great. Everything we ordered was fresh and really well prepared. Linda was our server and she was excellent--friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The entire restaurant feels very well run, and it's clear they truly care about the food they serve and the customer experience. Whoever owns and manages this place clearly knows what they're doing. Legendary customer service and great food, just awesome. read more

This is such a fun beachy bar and restaurant. The service was excellent and the food came out quickly and hot. There is a small, friendly bar and a bunch of surfboard tables We had oysters, grouper cheeks, bacon wrapped shrimp, and a grouper dinner. All of our food was well prepared and tasty. There is parking right out in front. read more

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Two people in our party had the smash burgers and said they were very tasty. My husband ordered the Cajun grouper sandwich and he said he would definitely order it again. I had the clam strip basket and it was good. The fries are crispy and they don't skimp on the quantity. I wasn't a fan of the hush puppies (too doughy and dense in the middle) and the slaw was vinegar based, which I don't personally like. We did carry-out so I can't comment on service; however, the food was ready when we arrived for pickup. Rating 4 because of the hush puppies read more

This unassuming little beach bar is a winner. Grouper sandwich was delicious! The fish was lightly fried and so fresh. Coleslaw on the side was well-balanced and the perfect accompaniment. Service was great. read more

From the minute we walked in we were seated by Val at the only remaining table, drinks were ordered, we asked for more time to order. She recited the specials, gave us time, and the food came out hot and delicious! Highly recommend! We sat in dining room as it was a cold night. read more

This is our first time here and it was fantastic! The service was friendly and the food was great! We are so glad that we found parking and a wonderful restaurant. Very cute with a nice outside eating area which is covered with ceiling fans. The tables were miniature surf boards. Next time I will take more photos. Reasonable prices too. read more

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We went there to celebrate a birthday for my sister. Fun place with beach vibes and decor. Our server Stephanie P was very attentive and checked to make sure the food was good and if we needed anything. We ordered fried shrimp baskets and grouper nugget basket, all came with french fries, cole slaw and hush puppies. Hot and delicious . I'll have to go back and take my husband. read more

Perl & eat shrimp were huge but mushy. Server was very nice but over the top for me. Disappointed as I was really looking forward to a great shrimp meal. read more

Service with a smile! Felt inviting, food was amazing as always! Heaters outside to keep you warm. Grouper was perfectly lightly breaded so you tasted the freshness. Love this place! read more

Beach Waves Grill - Red Sangria on the beach! Gator bites for appetizers, absolutely delicious! - Seafood Near Me - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida

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We had dinner here several times and it along with the service was good. We came back the second time because the hush puppies were so good but the second time they were bad. I would try it again. read more

Quick delivery via DoorDash; service in the restaurant is also quick. This is my go-to restaurant for delivery because of the speed and the delicious food. Love the black bean burger; it's my new favorite. I add provolone cheese and I paid an up charge to have baked potato (SO yummy) as my side. Baked potato available after 5PM so I prefer to order after 5PM. read more

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This place was so good. Honestly, I couldn't have asked for a better sandwich than what I got. I got the Grouper Sandwich, which I highly recommend. Also the fries were good, hush puppies were fine but not amazing and the service was pretty good. Also it was a nice place that had nice outdoor seating and nice indoor seating. Overall, Beach Waves Grill was a 10 out of 10 restaurant that I would definitely come back to. read more

The ambiance and timing of food were great! The food itself- bland and overly spicy. We didn't eat half of it and couldn't wait to get out of there because we literally were uncomfortable about it. Don't eat here with kids- most things are overtly spicy (even the hush puppies!), even when you ask "leave the spicy aioli off". They could at least let us know there is still spicy on the tacos (via pico, I imagine). Grouper tacos also had bones & the bacon wrapped scallops were Publix deli grade! Won't be returning. Valerie was a good server. read more

This is some of the best food I've had in the Indian Shores/iIndian Rocks area! We ate there twice in 2 weeks! Service was fantastic. I definitely recommend this restaurant. Outstanding!! read more

We came here on a Tuesday night for dinner. They weren't too crowded. They have a pretty mural outside their building. All the tables are shaped like a surf board, which is unique. The chairs were really comfortable. The way they were shaped on the back part kind of hugs your back. It felt really good and comfortable, especially when your back is hurting. The service was good. Our server Linda was nice and friendly. We ordered Beachin Burger. It was really good. It was a good size, nice and juicy, and thick. Best restaurant burger I have had in a long time. I highly recommend it. We also ordered the Shrimp Tacos. It came with three tacos plus rice and black beans. It was good. The pico was spicy so we ordered on the side. I highly recommend coming to Beach Waves Grill. It also was fairly quick. We were in and out in less than a hour and we weren't rushed. We also got a pretty view of the sunset from our table. read more

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Good casual beach vibe. The grouper fingers were very good. Nothing fancy but good food.

Our favorite place to visit in Indian Rocks Beach! They have the BEST fried ice cream (in fact, this is where I discovered that there's such a thing) and I'm not even kidding, their lemonade is soo amazing!! Every time we come, we always place a huge order for, both, fried ice cream and lemonade. Their calamari is sooo good too. Who am I kidding, everything is so good! And, they gave us a lemonade on the house, how kind! Thank you, Beach Waves Grill, for the super friendly service! Until next time! read more

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We had the grouper cheek with hush puppies and shrimp tacos. The tacos were really good, the drizzle was spicy but not overly spicy. Grab your drink hot not hurt your mouth hot. Both the regular and strawberry mojitos were very good. Service was great. There was a large family and the waitress kept apologizing for not paying enough attention but she was doing a great job. If we didn't live out of state we would be here more often. read more

Loved this place! Stephanie provided great service and the drinks were great. We had gator bites, bacon wrapped bbq scallops, and raw oysters. Everything tasted amazing! read more

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BEST PLACE TO EAT IN INDIAN SHORES!!!! we have eaten at multiple places throughout our one week trip, and this beats all. the street corn is the best street corn i've ever had and the chicken sandwhich was off the chain. the grouper bites were also amazing!! service was friendly and quick. this was relatively cheap and it's so so so so good food. the inside is very cute and decorated to look like surfing. so cute. read more

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My family and I had such a lovely dinner here. Although we weren't able to sit by the outdoor area, it was still close enough to the beach that we were able to step out and enjoy the sunset while waiting for the food. We split a bunch of stuff - ahi tuna was delicious, as well as the grouper cheeks and crab cakes. Our favorite was the royal red shrimp though. Wow, the shrimps were so easy to peel, and very fresh and juicy. We will definitely be back! read more

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We never miss a chance to stop in when our friends are in town. Great spot in Indian Rocks Beach. Its small but mighty in friendliness and taste! All open but undercover. You are steps from the beach! Daily specials and the server is more than happy to answer any questions you may have and the food is delicious! read more

I have been to this restaurant several time over the past few years. The food is just OK. I have a problem with their prices. They are way too expensive for the quality of food their serve. The staff are pleasant. read more

The best food we had on our vacation to Indian Rocks Beach. Nice casual vibe inside with big windows for lots of natural light. Friendly service: We sat down for dinner but our toddler had a meltdown while ordering, so they graciously switched our food to takeout with no fuss. We really enjoyed the seafood (why else do you travel to the ocean?!). The grouper cheek appetizer was a nice sized portion of fish; the bites were hardy and chewy, so they felt substantial. My wife got the shrimp & scallops dinner; smaller portion of course but still tasty. I got the mahi mahi, which was a larger piece of fish, well-seasoned, and filling. We got our fish either blackened or pan-seared (you can also get it friend). Both options tasted about the same: good flavor and not too salty. The other seafood we had or saw advertised at restaurants was either not as tasty or very expensive; this fish hit the spot for us! The sides were solid, though not as outstanding as the fish. Fries were very plentiful. The rice & beans side was large but I'd say could have had a few more beans (mostly white rice). The Mexican street corn had a lot of corn topped with a savory orange-ish sauce that we couldn't quite place (it looked like cheese but wasn't). Finally, the cole slaw was a bit saucy and sweet for our taste. read more

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Our waitress was very nice! The food, not so much. Peel n eat shrimp are not cleaned, so you get to either diy or eat the shrimp poop. We both ordered grilled scallops and they were not seasoned at all and were cooked to the point of being rubbery. I ordered a strawberry mojito and it's only flavor was extremely tart. There's no real ambiance in the dining section. This is a beach bar trying to be a restaurant. For all the seafood options in the area, this one can be skipped. read more

I went to Beach Waves Grill with a friend after our beach day. We had no wait for a table, which was great, but we e had to sit inside. No big deal - outside was loud with lots of people, so that's actually preferred for us! The service wasn't great. Our waitress was nice enough but very forgetful. She also didn't seem to understand some of our questions regarding the menu or the restaurant's alcohol offerings. Our food did come out very quickly, which was great, but we were having to remind her about condiments requests, drink refills, and silverware pretty frequently. I totally understand that it was busy, but she was doing this with every table - which we noticed. The food was exactly what you'd expect for a place like this. Lots of fish offerings, and good but not great. I got the black bean burger, which was pretty charred, but still had an ok flavor. My friend got the buffalo shrimp and a salad, which she said were decent. I went for the sunset margarita (a frozen mix of their house margarita and their strawberry margarita), and I really enjoyed it! Definitely the best thing that I had there and, combined with the yummy hushpuppies, are why I'm giving Beach Waves a 3 and not a lower score. Maybe my experience was a fluke, but I'm not sure that I'd go back. read more

if you look over my reviews you will find very few occasions where I visit the same place 2 nights in a row, high praise in my book. We ate dinner on Friday night and had to return on Saturday night with our cousin in tow. 5/5 Great - Hidden Gem, the wait time was half that of other places. Corn and Crab chowder was superb. Ahi Tuna appetizer and best of all was the shrimp appetizer with the herb and lemon butter seasoning, very unusual and just spectacular. Florida Orange IPA on tap was the best beer I had all week on vacation. Oh wait, the service and dealing with 2 small issues we had were immediately solved to our benefit. They are pros and want you to be happy. Wife had a salad and added shrimp on top, they gave her a mountain of shrimp! 4/5 Good - Location and outdoor air. The pricing is very reasonable, we could afford to go back and eat there again and glad we did. Wine was good as well. Key lime pie was very good, not my mother's key lime pie, but come on who can compare to that. The grouper tacos I had were very good 3/5 Ok - The bar is only beer and wine. We personally prefer this for 2 reasons, first it allows for speedier delivery, you don't have to wait for some custom creation that takes time. Second, we aren't big cocktail folks. Just thought you should know. 2/5 Meh - the bacon wrapped scallops in BBQ sauce were exactly as advertised and as a Northern boy, I did not like it. Maybe for Southern tastes only? Kitchen took it back, which was generous imo. 1/5 Bad - nothing read more

Great food, excellent service, and the ambiance is great. I would 100 percent recommend going here for lunch or dinner. Also our server was extremely kind to us. read more

This place is a must try in the area! Cute place with amazing food and the service girls were super nice. They were packed, which is a good sign, so try and call ahead for a reservation. And order the COCONUT SHRIMP! Everyone at our table has been talking about it for days hahah. Thanks Beach Waves Grill! read more