New American Restaurants near Clearwater Beach, FL

“The Sunday brunch is the BEST! Awesome service, great food. Wide variety of choices! Also, got room service as a birthday treat, delicious! Highly recommend! Also, fun live music on the weekends! Update: returned in Sept ,2025, GREAT food for eat in or take out, thanks Brian! Can't wait until next time! Treat yourself and try Carrettas!“

“What a fun place to spend an hour or two. Great food (especially their guac), great drinks, and especially great service. Hats off to our favorite server Morgan. She is definitely "service with a smile".😊“

“The food & service were phenomenal. We had a party of 5, sat outside with an ocean view and we all had a fantastic dinner. I’d highly recommend to anymore. We had a variety of dishes and we were all thrilled with our food plus dessert!“

“Delicious food. Fun and engaging bartenders. I got to DJ for a corporate after party here. Everyone i worked with at Jimmy's were true team players.“

“What a treat for our 9th first date anniversary! M39 did not disappoint. Awesome food, cool vibe and David's service is impeccable. Crusted oysters, Cuba pork are amazing! Paella...the best since Sevilla! Great wine and craft beer list. Coming back is a DEF!“

“🌟 5-Star Review for Carambola at the Hilton Clearwater Beach 🌟
“The only thing hotter than the Florida sun was the service at Carambola!”

Let me just say... if you’re staying at the Hilton Clearwater Beach and don’t stop into Carambola, you’re doing your entire vacation wrong. Seriously. Reevaluate your choices.

We rolled in hungry, mildly sunburned, and honestly questioning if we even liked each other after a long day at the beach. But within five minutes of sitting down, all our problems melted away like butter on a pancake (which they do have, by the way.. delicious ones).

Our waitress Taylor was an absolute gem. She had the energy of a triple-shot espresso and the charm of someone who’s clearly too good for this planet. Not only was she handling our table like a pro, but she was also training a new employee, Cynthia, who was also fantastic. Together they were like a buddy-cop movie, but instead of fighting crime, they were fighting off our hunger and thirst with relentless kindness and amazing recommendations.

Taylor was so on point, I honestly started wondering if she secretly owned the place. And Cynthia? If that was “in training,” then I can’t wait to come back when she’s fully powered up. She was sweet and very attentive.

The food? Slapped. Everything came out hot, fresh, and plated like it was about to walk onto the Food Network stage.

Long story short:
📍 Location: Beachfront perfection.
🍽️ Food: 10/10 would eat until I can’t move.
👩‍🍳 Service: Taylor and Cynthia are national treasures.
🎉 Vibe: Chill, breezy, with a side of “I’m never leaving.”

Go to Carambola. Ask for Taylor. Tell her the weirdly enthusiastic table said hi. 😄“

“Great place! J was awesome !“

“Great food, servers are top notch, prices are very reasonable. New specials every time we go in. Highly recommended and appreciated“

“This restaurant is amazing. The food was soooo good. It’s like we found a hidden gem. The atmosphere is the coolest, like a relaxed fine dining experience looking over the Gulf. It’s on the 7th floor of the Hiatus, perfect night. These guys are the real deal!“

“Omg the best atmosphere and the burger was 10 out of 10 with outstanding service by miss Tony very sweet and helpful will come back many times. 5 stars !!!!“

“Fantastic food and service.“

“Food was delicious, Grouper sandwich, seafood pasta, crab cakes, lobster mac all delicious, had the chef special for dessert tres Leche cake was soo delicious. We enjoyed everything so much we came back same day for dinner.“

“We celebrated my daughter’s 5th birthday here with the staff going all out making her feel important! A waitress gave her $5 and a manger bought her dessert they sang to her and made her night special! Food was amazing! Live music and a beautiful night out on the patio 10/10 recommend!! Thank you again to all the staff who made her night so special!!“

“Food and service can’t be beat. My family loves it here!“

“Great food, service and prices!!!“

“The food is not only some of the most delicious, creative, & best prepared food that we have ever eaten, butt it is also consistently fresh, hot, and clean!! From the preparation, to the presentation, to the service The Restorative is superb!“

“Simply amaxing! Lucky to get a reservation on a Sat night. Seated on the patio. Perfect weather, birds chirping away. Restaurant has a welcoming warmth about it! Great food. Great drinks. Great live music. Steak, seafood, fresh veggies, enjoyed by all! David was kind and accomodating. . Rebecca was gracious throughout the meal. All we encountered were professional and genuine. Lovely way to spend an evening with friends and family. Thank you!!“

“Sandwiches were so good! We had the hot chicken sandwich and the corned beef!! Definitely would go back !!“

“Great experience with food and service. Halie was our server“

“Been in this area since 2003, been going to the blue for years. Today was absolutely amazing. Thank you to our server Italia she went above and beyond expectations. We finished our lunch in the main dining room went out to the poolside and she continue to take care of our party like I said I’ve been going there for years. Today was exceptional. Hope everybody else can get this experience.“

“place is awesome. I come here three or four mornings per week.. The restaurant recently expanded within the same building with bar seating, big screen TV Highly recommend every day 7am-3 pm. great atmosphere.“

“Two enthusiastic thumbs up for Pete's Diner! They very kindly arranged to deliver a turkey dinner today to my brother (who lives in Dunedin and is recovering at home after surgery). Well, they delivered a delicious meal at 2:30pm and it was truly a HOMEMADE dinner. It was EXCEPTIONAL! From the turkey, to the gravy, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie with whipped cream--it was a homemade feast. We are deeply grateful to Pete's Diner for the extraordinary Thanksgiving dinner they prepared, and delivered!!!!“

“My Memphis born husband stopped smoking pork and beef when we discovered Eli's. Whenever family visits, getting Eli's BBQ is a MUST. WE have enjoyed their pork, beef, beans,, coleslaw and sauce for many gatherings. Most recently we hosted a very large party. All the food was so good, people wanted to know where we got it! Ronni and the staff are good, caring people. The value ion the food, the service and the warmth of the owners and staff make it a "gotta come back again often" place. At this time there is road work being done in front, that makes it a bit difficult to get to, but it is worth the effort. It's right on the Dunedin Trail, so you can go by bike, or walk a bit further than you are used to on Douglas..“

“I was here with a friend about a month ago and then again tonight with two of my friends and everything has been wonderful. Service food all top notch. if you try the French dip you will never try another French dip anywhere ever again. The filet with French onion pasta is just crazy good. if you are local and you have not eaten here you are missing out.“

“The best people working there, super nice and understand. Helps out with the community. Family owned. Love this place.“

“My husband surprised me with an anniversary dinner at SeaGuini, and it was an unforgettable experience. The food was absolutely amazing, with each dish perfectly prepared and bursting with flavor. The service was equally impressive—attentive, friendly, and made our evening feel extra special. Dessert was the highlight, simply phenomenal. To top it all off, the sunset views at night were breathtaking. Highly recommend SeaGuini for a memorable dining experience!“

“The best restaurant on earth. It can't be done better. You could maybe do it differently but not better.

Perfect on every single course, elements of service. Amazing personable engaging staff.

Stellar pastry, baking, desserts.

Tuna sashimi with caviar and Osaka vinaigrette. Mind bending great.
Absolute perfection.

It's hard to get to. I had to fly to luxembourg. But I wish I could go again.

Cristian Bau is a god among chefs. And his staff are spectacular.

Every single detail was flawless. I am grateful that I was able to have this experience. It has left a watermark so high, I fear I'll never experience it again.“

“The lamb bucatini was out of this world! And the brownie was soooo chocolate.“

“Best Alfredo we have ever had! Large portions and all delicious. Very friendly owner and staff.“

“Always great food. For our friends that enjoy a cocktail they now have a full bar“

“My husband and I have always enjoyed eating at this restaurant. We met the new owner, Angie, last week for taco Tuesday and she was so welcoming and friendly. We loved the new menu, their delicious tacos 🌮 and margaritas. It was great seeing Erick also. Our server was Brooke and she was phenomenal. If you want top notch food and service, with a great and quiet atmosphere you need to try this place!“

“great food great service.“

“Best “Meat Lover’s Omelet” I’ve had.“

“We absolutely love the food, drinks, and service at this VIP Mexican Restaurant. Especially, the drinks and the service. Gabby is our favorite bartender/host. The atmosphere is pretty awesome too.“

“Came to get some bbq and get the crazy kids out the house. Aaron was our server and was very patient and kind to our family. Kids even ate free on Saturdays which we didn’t even know. Will definitely return hopefully to Aaron’s section.“

“Overall good! Fun place for game day, seem to be understaffed but doesn’t really bother me none when in a fun environment. Couple girls were super cool to keep getting our drinks. Overall good, but not sure how to take the to go wings I ordered…“

“So before going in, I hadn't been here in over 20 years, we expected much less & we were all SO very surprised. The bar and people were very welcoming, &&& the hostess, (Anita) was super. Get some nachos. A great, surprise in a bar stop. Go visit...“

“We enjoyed the food and the excellant staff including the chef. I told him what I like and he prepared an outstanding mussel dish that was out of this world. Can't wait to go back“

“WOW! We were today years old when we discovered this not-so-hidden gem! Kandi had the "Hula Bowl" and I had the "Maui Poke Bowl", and they were both super-fresh and delicious! We will be back!!!“

“Great food and service. My wife is a very good cook and our food tasted like what my wife would make.“

“We love coming here and seeing our favorite bartender, Karen! It’s a great locals spot. We love the atmosphere.“

“Excellent housemade meatballs, excellent service, marvelous location. We will definitely return for the Sunday brunch and a Steve burger!“

“Pesto chicken n shrimp wraps are delicious ?“

“Had the best time celebrating my wife’s birthday ! So much fun, great good, awesome crew and nice ship ! The sunset was spectacular !“

“Great afternoon with the bar staff and the views are fantastic!“

“I looked forward to lounging in the bed to wind down each evening of our stay...lots of pillows and a mattress so close to the comfort of mine at home that I slept just as good as at home (as long as I blocked out the random noises with ear plugs, also about like home ;) ) Easy access to the building, nice pool area, small arcade room, decent hot breakfast. One morning the breakfast was basically out of food for the last half hour or more so we settled for a waffle but the other morning we were there, they had the most amazing biscuits along with eggs, yogurt , bread, cereal and the waffles. We had a suite with pull out couch and they had plentiful bedding for that in the closet which some hotels don't have. The shower and toilet part of the bath could use a facelift due to some rust and dirty-looking spots, but they were just worn and, as I said, I will overlook those for the comfy bed.“

“Great experience at the Salt Cracker Fish Camp. Our server Paola Z was very attentive, and her warm, welcoming smile made dinner very enjoyable. Oh yeah and did I mention that the food was outstanding. Don't forget to finish with some homemade Key Lime pie!“

“Yes love the food and excellent service great sports atmosphere the only set back is in the summer with the large door by the bar open the bar and restaurant is very uncomfortable“

“What a great birthday celebration!amazing server and food!! 5 stars!!!“

“We walked in for dinner before the Alison Krauss concert yesterday and had a blast. The food was on point and they were packed but still able to run everything. We sat in the middle room, on the high top, next to the kitchen. I would definitely recommend this place. Also, to the lady managing food leaving the kitchen, which made everything work, we had to resist screaming we have jazz hands every time you yelled "I need hands" LOL... Most importantly, there were four of us and we had an appetizer before our entrees. Everyone had a different dish and they were all excellent.“