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    Big Jim Bar-B-Q

    3.6 (7 reviews)
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    Great hood restaurant best chicken sandwiches and ribs in clearwater.

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    Badfins Food + Brew

    Badfins Food + Brew

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$
    Locally owned & operated
    Outdoor seating

    We come to Clearwater every year and we always stop at Badfins! The food is delicious- we love the…read morestreet corn ribs! They are a MUST TRY!! Everything we have had on the menu is delicious. Not only is the food GREAT but the atmosphere is incredible. Right on the heart of Clearwater beach. It is fully outside but it is shaded and has fans that completely cools you down! Our server, April, was wonderful. She was so friendly and quick. She helped us with the menu a ton! Top notch service! 10/10 recommend April and Badfins!!

    3 for the great service but food is par at best. Grouper sando perfectly cooked but no flavor at…read moreall for being "blackened" and didn't have the tangy remoulade on it like the menu said. Also a HUGE thing is that this place has only wine based cocktails even though it claims silver tequila for their drinks on the menu. There is literally nothing tequila or spirit based about the drinks. Didn't even see anything on the menu about it being wine based. Our server was forthcoming about it which I really appreciated. So even with an extra shot of this wine based liquor my drink didn't taste like there was any alcohol in it all. They had women's softball on and I requested another game but apparently they only have Hulu there so the are super limited Sounds like this place is on life support or sponsored by Temu with lotta local craft beers on tap and apparently all wine based "cocktail" drinks at spirit prices. The only water available is bottled for purchase. No tap.. Overall okay food, but mostly a tourist trap IMO. Skip this place Not sure why so many high ratings with a lot of great options nearby.

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    Good Vibes at Clearwater Beach!
    Good Vibes at Clearwater Beach!
    Our favorite view. Live music 6 days a week!
    Our favorite view. Live music 6 days a week!
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    The best sunsets on the beach
    Ocean Hai

    Ocean Hai

    3.9
    (355 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$$

    This place was genuinely incredible. I took my girlfriend here for our 1 year anniversary because I…read moresaw it on maps and it sounded good, and we both love seafood. I found the restaurant while I was still deciding on what hotel we were going to stay at and then just so happened to choose the Wyndham Grand (which was also amazing but that's a different story). I was very pleasantly surprised to see them hand us a discount card at check in which got us 10% off on our meal here - even better! I booked us an outdoor table at 5 pm hoping we'd have a perfect view of the sunset. And, well, the attached pictures speak for themselves! It was really gorgeous, beautiful atmosphere and our waiter was great. The meal started with some complimentary edamame which is always a plus. My girlfriend ordered the scallops which were so good, as well as an order of sashimi which is not my personal preference but she was visibly in heaven. I ordered a spicy tuna roll and two kamikaze rolls which were specifically recommended by our waiter (although to be honest I would've ordered it anyway - shrimp tempura and spicy lobster, it doesn't get better than that). No exaggeration, it was the best sushi roll I've ever had. If I go back, I'm just going to order three of them and call it a night. Long story short, I was optimistic about this place but didn't really know what to expect, and it managed to exceed all expectations. Very glad I chose this for our anniversary dinner, thanks for making it so special Ocean Hai!

    The best buffet I have had in a while, with stunning views of clearwater beach. It was themed for…read moreHalloween/fall. Pumpkin Waffles and brain 'cinnamons' Service was great for our drinks. My friend really liked her Sangria. The buffet had everything from crab claws (my personal favorite) to both salmon lox and baked salmon. The mac and cheese was the best side item, creamy and made with several varieties of cheeses. Glad to find this place, will definitely return especially to celebrate other holidays.

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    Exterior
    Salmon and ramen with Parmesan crisp
    Salmon and ramen with Parmesan crisp
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    Frenchys South Beach Cafe

    Frenchys South Beach Cafe

    3.8
    (806 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    I don't go places twice on vacation, but after having a less than ideal experience at a nearby…read morecompetitor, I decided to come back for the drinks and the Grouper sandwich! Courtney was my waitress, and even when slammed, she never forgot me. She was professional and did an outstanding job both times I ate with her. As for the food, it was the best I had in Clearwater. I prefer Diner and Dive local eats compared to overpriced and pretentious restaurants. I had the seafood platter and the Grouper sandwich, and both were outstanding and grilled to perfection. I enjoyed my seafood scallops and grouper with green beans on the platter, but I LOVED my sandwich and fries! This was also my FIRST stop on the Cocktail Challenge (four stops for four signature drinks at four locations), and I enjoyed my drink on a humid day and, if I'm being honest, loved my Dockside Lemonade the best of all the drinks on the challenge. I had the Banana Hammock and, of course, the Rum Runner, which was outstanding, but this Dockside Lemonade was cool and refreshing and welcomed. Little sweet as a heads up, but really a nice summer drink! At the end of the day, this was a great way to start my challenge and Clearwater vacation. It can get busy with its proximity to the beach, so beware! ***For the record, if you are interested in the challenge. Go South Beach, Rockaway, Saltwater (for the views and true on-the-beach dining). End with a grouper sandwich (the best I had) at the Original and then cash in your passport at the next block at Off the Hook!

    Great prices and solid food…read more I recently read a book about how most grouper isn't actually grouper. The book called out that Frenchy's grouper is the real deal because they fish for it themselves. That was enough to make me want to try this restaurant. I'm glad they have this location, because it was two minutes from Opal sol where we were staying. We were here at about 1130 on a Saturday and there was tons of seats available. It doesn't seem that big, but being that it's pretty far south from a lot of other places I think the size fits the demand. You can sit outside on the first floor or upstairs. Upstairs, there were only about eight tables, but it was air-conditioned and we had a nice view of the beach. All the drinks are so inexpensive. We are talking less than $10 each. I got a butter, pecan old-fashioned and my husband got a margarita and we both enjoyed our drinks. For our entrées, I got a super grouper grilled sandwich with coleslaw, my younger son got a pretzel that was in the shape of Fish, my older son got a chicken tender basket, and the two of them shared, and my husband got a peel and eat shrimp. This was the perfect amount of food for all of us, we ate it all. The pretzel was a huge hit, it comes with queso, and the kids demolished it. The grouper sandwich tasted a little dry, but again I love the fact that it is real grouper so I would definitely try again. Service was pretty quick and music was old school (think Price). I really enjoyed this place and we will definitely come back.

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    Inside decor by the bar on the main floor
    Inside decor by the bar on the main floor
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    Calamari
    Tito's and Red Bull in the sand area.  Love!!

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    SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort

    SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort

    4.4
    (815 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$$

    Enjoyed a nice Valentine's dinner here with a mix of steaks and seafood for all tastes. They…read moreoffered a preset menu specifically for VDay where each person could order one appetizer, one dinner, and one dessert for $120/pp. The glass wall with moving water bubbles and constantly chasing colors is a fun view to sit by (pic posted). The brussel sprouts appetizer is HUGE. It was double the size I have received at other places, so took some back to the hotel for leftovers. They also came with a tasty dipping sauce that was unique as well. The Caesar salad was neutral; no strong flavor yet not distasteful. No anchovies taste either. I could take it or leave it. The filet steak was tender served over some mashed potatoes and thick asparagus wrapped in salty, yummy bacon. The smoky old fashioned and expresso martini (with Baileys added extra!) drinks were tasty. Make a reservation online and Uber/Lyft if you are close as it's easy in and out!

    Amazing experience for dinner and breakfast at SeaGuini! Portions a huge and for dinner we started…read morewith the Brussels sprouts and fried artichoke. Both were great. We ended up splitting the seafood pasta dish, and it was more than either of us could eat, even after splitting it. Service was good for dinner. Martini was good, but the blue cheese stuffed olives were prepackaged from a jar. Breakfast blew us away. Every dish we had was great. I don't think you can go wrong. Breakfast pizza was surprisingly great and enough for two people to split. Service at breakfast was fantastic. The coffee was always flowing and the servers were always smiling. The atmosphere and ambience are OK. I don't love the vibe, as it felt like a dated dining room experience. But Food was still great. If you are staying at the Opal Sands, the entire complex has amazing food and you don't even have to leave. Huge benefit to staying there.

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    Entrance of Sea-Guini inside of Opal Sands Resort
    Entrance of Sea-Guini inside of Opal Sands Resort
    Penne alla vodka with scallops
    Penne alla vodka with scallops
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    Sunset at the pool outside the restaurant

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