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    The Carambola

    3.1 (32 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Outdoor seating

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    Breakfast omelette
    Carolyn H.

    Delicious food and wonderful service at the Hilton's restaurant , all three meals were outstanding and service was just the same as our servers Brooke and Melody took great care and just great customer service. The had both indoor and outside seating which was perfect to watch the sunset and get that beautiful view. They also had a bar service so of course we had late night cocktails our bartender made some fantastic drinks so while staying at the Hilton or just go by and enjoy this wonderful restaurant with its terrific food and service will definitely return as it's our new favorite place to stay in Clearwater.

    Boom Boom Shrimp and Bourbon selection is excellent! Wife got the coconut shrimp and raspberry mule she loved both. View is amazing as well!

    Delicious waffle fries, cubano sandwich and lobster roll with Caesar salad
    Jo T.

    Ya know, for a hotel restaurant I *had* pretty low expectations: high price, mediocre food. HOWEVER, The Carambola actually blew me out of the water. This review will be focused on their lunch menu, but will briefly touch on their breakfast selection. Lunch (4/5): I was thoroughly impressed with their appetizers, especially the coconut shrimp! Even though there's only 5 on a plate, I got it twice. What is so unique about it is the fact that they serve it over a sweet Thai chili sauce AND Thai peanut sauce. Best combo EVER! The entrees come with the option of chips, fries, or side salad. Just bite the bullet and get their waffle fries. So good. It's a combo of Arby's curly fries and Chick-fil-A's fries!!! I love that they have low calorie options as well. Caribbean Conch Fritters were pretty good - think of it as hush puppies. Lump crab cakes were also very tasty! Now the Cuban Sandwich was pretty hefty, a little salty for my taste but my boyfriend loved it. Turkey burger was a little questionable for me because of the flavor/smell, but it was passable for a low calorie option. I think my boyfriend's lobster roll was okay as well. Dessert: we only had it once, but we got the Key Lime Pie tart -- so good! If their other desserts live up to that standard, I'm sure the other desserts will be just as good. Breakfast (3/5): includes your typical Hilton continental breakfast such as yogurt, fruit, milk, breads, etc. Then it includes the "hot" breakfast bar which includes scrambled eggs, potatoes, sausage links, omelette bar, cheese blitz (? Forgot what it was called, it's an excuse to eat cheesecake for breakfast. It's a mini crepe/egg roll thing with cream cheese), and French toast. They charge $4/person if you get items from there. Apparently, if you're a Hilton diamond member they still charge you...? I should've asked for my clarity on that lol. Anyways, the highlight of breakfast for me were the omelettes but that was it. They randomly included dragonfruit in the fruit section which I've never seen before. Nice seats, open area with the hotel bar a couple steps away and the view of the patio opening up to the beautiful, white sandy beach. TLDR: get the appetizers

    Neal E.

    Carambola is a restaurant located inside of the Hilton Clearwater Beach Hotel. Carambola serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. First time visiting Carambola - was for lunch. I had a soup and salad: the Conch soup (a tomato based Conch soup) - very thick, more like a stew, and very tasty. And then a Mixed Greens salad with seared Ahi Tuna. Very light and tasty. The next morning I had breakfast here, I opted for the Breakfast Buffet, which includes custom omelettes. I ordered an omelette with spinach, mushrooms, onions, sausage, and Monterey Jack cheese. The omelette was well made and flavorful. From the buffet I selected some bacon and a biscuit with sausage gravy. Sausage gravy was a bit bland, added a bit of black pepper and hot sauce to give it some flavor. The biscuit was the wrong texture - they should be flaky. I'm guessing this is due to how the biscuits are stored in a steam based table on the buffet. Also had a glass of V-8 juice and coffee. I will ding them for having a lousy selection of hot sauce - as ONLY the green Tabasco Jalapeño hot sauce. Service was good.

    "Minimal Minestrone" soup for lunch from Carambola restaurant at the Hilton. Half a star.

    So. $9 for a vegetarian option of the soup of the day - "Minimal" Minestrone Soup. It was watered-down after being taken from the can to make it stretch and fill the coffee cup they served it in. Underwhelmed is an understatement for this lunch. Oh, and while we sat here we watched the bartender polish glasses before putting them away.......by breathing into them then drying them with the towel. One after another. So I recommend getting shots if you're gonna order drinks so the alcohol will kill whatever bugs he might be carrying.

    a view of the beach and pier

    Drinks are sub par. When you are staying at the Hilton your safe choices to drink and roam are limited. We went twice. We ordered the charcuterie, thinking it would be as magnificent as the one at The Hilton in Carillon Park. Nope!! It was definitely not worth $22! The bread choice wasn't even one that you could put your meats and cheeses on. You can order a dirty martini and get two olives and it satisfies you more than this charcuterie! God forbid if a large group comes to the bar because you will then be ignored due to little to no staff present to help out. We never once saw a restaurant manager stepping in or anything. Running 4 restaurants out of one kitchen maybe biting off more than this location can chew! We visited during "Slow" season. I would only think busy season let's fresher food options be more available. One day, while on the beach, we did order the nachos. Ummmm yeah don't do that! Chips were stale and the pico de gallo looked old enough to throw away and start fresh. Our room view will always be the only reason that I want to return

    French onion soup is so good!

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    I got the cheeseburger. It was huge, seasoned perfectly and came on a fresh bun! I highly recommend!!

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    Caprice salad was average. Pretty small but good. Salmon was very good. Service was good and quick.

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    delicious boom boom shrimp appetizer, good bourbon grouper dinner. ice cold a/c indoors, good service.

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    Badfins Food + Brew

    Badfins Food + Brew

    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    0.3 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!
    The best sunsets on the beach

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    Ocean Hai

    Ocean Hai

    3.9
    (355 reviews)
    0.3 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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    Ocean Seven

    Ocean Seven

    4.5
    (86 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Great location with amazing view. We made reservation for Saturday brunch for 4 people…read more We came here with friends for brunch. It's super modern and cozy at the same time. Service was pretty good, friendly and nice. We started with oysters, and those were great. We also had some guacamole that was pretty good. Tuna tartare was amazing. I had tuna poke bowl and loved it. Salad was fresh and tasty. All food definitely fresh and delicious. My husband had tacos and a fried had crab cake sandwich. Definitely a great place and was positively surprised by the quality.

    Ocean Seven is such a cute and trendy spot with an incredible atmosphere. I visited for a bridal…read morebrunch, and it was the perfect setting for the occasion. The views were beautiful, the vibe was fun and lively, and it's definitely a great place for photos. The food and cocktails were absolutely amazing. I love a good espresso martini and they did not disappoint. The oysters were fresh and delicious, and the Florida grouper sandwich tasted incredibly fresh and flavorful. You can tell the ingredients are high quality. For dessert, we had the flourless chocolate cake and the caramel custard flan. Both were beautifully plated and tasted incredible... so good that you really don't want to stop at just one bite. Between the great food, amazing desserts, gorgeous views, and attentive service, Ocean Seven really delivered. It's a perfect spot for brunch, celebrations, girls' outings, or special occasions. Definitely a place I'd come back to for the vibes alone.

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    Main Dining Room
    Main Dining Room
    Key lime pie
    Key lime pie
    Lyonnaise potatoes with foie gras gravy

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    SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort

    SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort

    4.4
    (815 reviews)
    0.7 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
    Sunset at the pool outside the restaurant

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    Sunset at the pool outside the restaurant
    Salt Cracker Fish Camp

    Salt Cracker Fish Camp

    4.1
    (719 reviews)
    0.2 mi
    $$

    Salt Cracker Fish Camp completely exceeded expectations and delivered one of the most memorable…read moremeals I've had. The waterfront setting, excellent service, and outstanding food make this place a must visit. We started with the Jalapeño and Corn Hushpuppies with homemade remoulade. They were perfectly crisp, soft inside, and packed with flavor. The remoulade added a creamy, tangy kick that made them unforgettable. The Cajun Mac and Cheese with andouille sausage was easily my favorite mac and cheese ever. The sauce was rich, velvety, and incredibly flavorful, with the sausage adding a smoky, savory depth. It was hearty, indulgent, and satisfying enough to be a meal on its own. The Low Country Boil was the highlight. Everything tasted fresh and perfectly cooked, and the broth was deeply savory, bold, and full of flavor. The seafood, sausage, corn, and potatoes all soaked it up beautifully. Every bite was delicious and comforting. For dessert, the chocolate flourless cake with vanilla ice cream was rich, decadent, and intensely chocolatey. Easily my favorite dessert of the night. The banana bread pudding was also amazing and full of flavor, but the cake takes the top spot. Amazing food, amazing service, and a great atmosphere right on the water. Highly recommend and I will definitely be back next time I'm in Clearwater.

    Definitely a touristy spot with their prices but flavors pretty good overall…read more Upon arrival the parking area is paid parking only which seems normal for this area of Clearwater. The ambiance of the venue is an open air right next to the marina. The concept of being able to catch a fish and have the restaurant prepare it for you is really cool! For appetizers we got the baked oysters and the ceviche. The oysters were delicious - perfectly cheesy and baked to perfection, great flavor. Not fishy or gritty at all. The ceviche also provided a great flavor and was devoured pretty quickly! For dinner we got the American red snapper, the black grouper and the beef and reef kebabs. The red snapper was yummy but a little fishy for my taste. The black grouper was probably my favorite, stuffed and served with the lobster gravy on top. So good - I wish I would have ordered this for myself! I ordered the beef n reef which had great flavor but only had three half dollar size beef medallions which was really skimpy in my opinion. For dessert, we got the banana bread pudding and which I was so excited for but was a little lacking in flavor. Probably wouldn't get this again. Probably would not dinner again and if I did I would got with a fish! Our servers name was heather and she was very sweet and quick!

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    Kitchen
    2022.12.16. Grouper Sandwich $18 @ Salt Cracker Fish Camp
    2022.12.16. Grouper Sandwich $18 @ Salt Cracker Fish Camp
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