Backwaters

$$ • Seafood, Vegetarian

Hours:
1261 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater
(727) 517-7383

About Backwaters

Backwaters offers an exceptional dining experience with stunning views of the intercoastal waterway, where dolphins can even be spotted. The restaurant serves amazing food, including fresh seafood, Mahi Mahi with seasonal vegetables, fish and chips, and lobster bisque. The service is prompt and polite, with friendly waitstaff like Tonja and Max, who enhance the dining experience. Even when busy, management ensures smooth operation, making guests feel welcomed. With a free valet service, parking is easy. Backwaters has improved significantly, featuring a beautiful space inside and out, along with a great outdoor area on the ICW. The food is delicious, including a chicken parm sandwich and tasty nachos, making Backwaters highly recommended for families seeking fresh, non-processed food. This restaurant is a must-visit destination for those looking for a wonderful dining experience with fantastic food and phenomenal service.

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Backwaters Reviews

4.4
557 ratings
Restaurantji Rating
5
77%
4
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Food
4.6
Atmosphere
4.7
Service
4.6

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Service was slow for the amount of people in the restaurant.
Food was good ,but not what I would expect for the prices we paid. Menu stated half a Yellow Tuna sandwich and a bowl of Lobster bisque / fish soup. What we got was a tuna fish sandwich and a bowl of soup for $16.00. The crabcake sandwich was ok. Little burned. Sad that the only thing that was outstanding with the meal was the coleslaw. The bill was under $45.00 not including valet tip.
As locals for over 60years...read full review

I have been going to this restaurant over 3.5 years, and today it was the most disgusting service from the barmaid (who I wasn't familiar with) She was rude disrespectful and ignored my orders and when I requested to see the manager he was as ignorant as the barmaid! I understand he is recent in managing there. I would never go back. I believe they both need customer service training or if no improvements are made possibly let both go. This is a business to serve the customers...read full review

Great seafood, great waitstaff, great view!

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Hours

Monday 11AM - 10PM
Tuesday 11AM - 10PM
Wednesday 11AM - 10PM
Thursday 11AM - 10PM
Friday 11AM - 10PM
Saturday 11AM - 10PM
Sunday 11AM - 10PM
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