50 Best American Restaurants in Clearwater

“everything waffle!!Yummmm“

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

“Was craving a burger for lunch today. It's a hop, skip and a jump from work. Ordered a Classic Cheeseburger and some sweet potato fries on the side. *wish fries had been put in a paper bag to keep crispy, they were steamed and soggy upon receiving ~ Burger was okay, but lettuce soggy, and wilted, as well. Ate half will eat other half at home where I can get rid of the soggy bits and try and revive it. Usually great food here, give it a try at least. Their sweet potato fries and crack sauce is the best!“

“Wonderful place to eat. Great staff and food were absolutely fantastic! I go every year I visit Clearwater.“

“Perfect Sunday morning Mimosas with Mike! Thanks for the great food but we still aren’t Philly fans!“

“Thank you for the wonderful service Alesia is a fantastic server Five stars 🌟 review“

“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.“

“Great place! J was awesome !“

“Awesome!! Had the Taco potato, very good and sooo big. I'll be back for sure!“

“He was awesome!“

“I loved the North Atlantic Cod Dinner. the fish was so white and had a very mild taste. I substituted mashed potatoes & gravy instead of FF & broccoli w/cheese instead of Cole slaw. all i can say is Delicious!!! I am going back again tomorrow for a repeat of that awesome meal. Wish they had Culver's in NYS.“

“We ate there for lunch for the first time today. Really good food at really good prices. It was really pretty inside. We will be back!“

“Me and my family came to dinner tonight 8:55. Are server reece was fantastic very nice and very good attitude. I ordered a rack of ribs i wish i could give the cook “corbin” a big high five because dang nabbit these ribs blew me away perfectly cooked very flavorful and not overly sauced, the ribs where cooked perfectly to where they fell off the bones and i’m very pleased with the portions. A lot of ribs i eat at restaurants they barely have any meat on them maybe enough for one bight and i leave still hungry. These ribs were huge and they did not skimp out on cheap meat. I will definitely be looking forward to coming back“

“Hi...guys/gals, I almost swallowed your pick today. You make excellent and tall sandwiches that I like to order and will order again...and putting a pick in a sandwich is ok. Burying a pick where the customer can't see it, is not. Buy longer picks. Thank you for your good food.“

“my waitress Bella is fast and efficient. love her personality“

“We visited last night after a concert. Not knowing what to expect we were pleasantly surprised at the fast, friendly service and great food. That late Saturday night waitresses were short staffed and handling it like champs. Great job all around!“

“We had a great experience at Another Broken Egg Cafe today, and it’s a big thanks to our wonderful waitress, Melissa. From the moment we sat down, she greeted us with a warm, genuine smile that set the tone for a perfect brunch. Melissa was incredibly attentive without being intrusive. She recommended items, which turned out to be super dank eoth just the right kick of spice. The food arrived hot, fresh, and beautifully presented, clearly reflecting the kitchen’s care.
She checked in at all the right times, refilled our coffees seamlessly. When my friend had a small modification to their order, she handled it with ease and no fuss. Melissa made us feel like valued guests, not just customers. If you’re heading to Another Broken Egg, ask for her—you won’t be disappointed! 5 stars all around for the food, ambiance, and especially the top-notch service. We’ll be back soon!!“

“Absolutely delicious comfort food at good prices and large portions. The best part is the owner Aina who welcomes everyone that enters as friends and family. First class food and service in a homey environment.“

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

“I vend here and everyone is so friendly and food is amazing and band is perfect. Staff support is very helpful. I love this place“

“My husband and I were recently in the area to help family with cleanup after Helene. We decided to check out Smokey Bones as it was not too far from our hotel. We went along with family and overall we were very happy with the place. We liked the food but I thought the chili was on the sweet side...which I personally don't like. The best part about our meal was our server Brittany. We went back a second time and we were lucky to have Brittany as our server again. She was very friendly and entertaining. If we ever go back to Fl, we will definitely stop by.“

“amazing hot breakfast good jams🎵 incredible ppl🩷“

“Everything….. place and staff are awesome….Alicia is the best bartender ….. fun,friendly and professional“

“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!!“

“So my Sister, Niece and I decided to visit RockHouse while on our girls trip to Clearwater just a few days ago and oh my goodness we had so much fun! The hospitality we received was amazing! The drinks and food were delicious and the music was on point!!! The Bartenders Brett and Jose’, and Servers Katie and Rain were so sweet and friendly and the DJ Tabby was absolutely adorable! They were all so welcoming and fun! We will definitely visit again! I recommend to anyone wanting to have a great night out (especially if you love karaoke like I do) go and check them out!!! YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!! ❤️ Jen, Dawn and Ally from Ohio“

“The food was top notch or as our outstanding server (Blake) put it "they make everything the hard way, from scratch". We liked it so much we booked a table for New Years Eve and again were wowed by the food and the service. The one drawback was the host stand supervisor. She was snotty and imperious and could really use some training in basic customer service. Once you make it past her you will be rewarded with a wonderful and memorable meal. I would highly recommend the place and look forward to returning again.“

“This was a top notch dining experience in every way. Frost was an incredible waiter with all the scoop on where to go and just beyond pleasant and accommodating. An elegant atmosphere with five star food and drinks yet comfortable is a complete win in our book after traveling all day. We will be back!“

“The service is amazing every time I go I even had the waitress tell me about the new pasta dish that just started Monday can’t wait to go back I truly have a good connection with this Applebees and it’s always perfect when we come thank you to the workers and managment at this establishment they are awesome“

“Manager needs to smile more Nice staff loved waitresses very sweet food was hot and fresh we from Louisiana but we will visit again 🥰“

“Great service and food. Not happy about seeing Halloween and fall merch in the middle of July. 3 1/2 months early for Halloween is a big turn off.“

“We had the pretzel to start and the seafood feast with mac and cheese — SO GOOD. The crab was amazing, and the shrimp really were as easy to peel as they say. Staff was super friendly, there were games to play if you wanted to hang out for a bit, and the view of the Gulf was perfect. We’ll definitely be back! 🦀🌊🍤“

“Lenny’s food is excellent! Staff are all very friendly. We alternate wait staff between Diego and Meshele…they’re both excellent!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Great place to stop in for lunch or dinner and a cold one !! Super friendly staff located in a private gated community Cove Cay, yet open to the public. Just tell them you’re going to AJ‘s at the gate. Beautiful marina waterfront views“

“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!“

“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.“

“We are from Cincinnati. We are a skyline family. It is very rare that our family does not have skyline once a week. So we were very glad to see that there was a skyline location near us during our vacation. We had great service and good food. I would rate it. A four-star would’ve gave them a five star, but they did not have a souvenir shirt in my size.“

“Applebees is a nice restaurant with delicious food all around US, but this place is really special because of Michael! If you want to get service you never had before - come here and enjoy. Michael is the best waiter I ever met!
Kids friendly place.“

“Didn't think this would be a very good place to eat... had a gift card and decided to check it out..
But was very pleasantly surprised...

Vegetarian options: Salmon for those pescatarians

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free items“

“The place is great! It has that perfect beach vibe mixed with excellent service and atmosphere! Definitely a fantastic spot to relax and enjoy their famous grouper sandwiches.

I tried the traditional fried grouper sandwich — it was good and well-prepared, but I’ll try other options next time to give a more accurate verdict. While it didn’t completely blow me away, it was still tasty and satisfying.

What really makes the place stand out is the friendly service, quick attention, and positive energy! I totally recommend visiting this awesome spot and enjoying a nice margarita while watching the sunset.

We’ll be back! 🌅🍹“

“I have to say, I had pretty much given up on (the food at) Hooters. That is, until I stopped in at the Clearwater Beach location while traveling for work. The wings were "delightfully [crispy], yet un-[greasy]". I know most people don't go to Hooters for the food, but, rather, the "atmosphere", however, these wings were, in the words of my generation, amazeballs. Laena was really nice, too, even though, unbeknownst to me, I walked in 10 minutes before they closed at 10 o'clock on a Wednesday.“

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

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

“Food is excellent. Service was not good. It took ten minutes to be acknowledged after being seated. And we were not asked if we wanted dessert when done. Is bread served with meal here?“

“Flew into TPA and headed straight to Clearwater for lunch. After I parked in the paid lot next door, I followed the live music to Palm Pavilion. Got a seat at the bar with a view of the beach. Plenty of seating for groups of all sizes. The Palm Rum Runner was the perfect blend of liquor on a sunny Florida afternoon. My entree El Cubano “Tampa Style” was savory and tbh one of the better Cubans I've had. Attentive service by the bartender. Convenient location off the main drag. Walking distance to shops, boutiques, and other spots. 9.7/10.“

“food was delicious and the staff was very efficient well done guys..... would definitely recommend....💯💯😋😋“

“We had such a great experience at Crabby’s Dockside! The food was delicious, and the rooftop sunset view is absolutely unbeatable. Our bartenders/wait staff, Sammie and Austin, were the best and so friendly & attentive. Sammie especially kept us laughing! Highly recommend this spot for great food, great vibes, and amazing service!!!“

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

“The service was terrific despite a brisk lunch crowd. The Mediterranean artichoke hearts were delicious!“