Bobby’s Bistro sits behind its more famous sire, Heilman’s Beachcomber. Heilman’s has been there for generations and was always the habitue of older seniors. When Bobby’s Bistro opened it seemed to have a (slightly) younger vibe. Today there seems to be no difference between Heilman’s and Bobby’s. The menus are exactly the same.
Bobby’s is clean and comfortable and service is professional. Food prices are high-ish. Bar and wine prices are quite reasonable.
This is one of the few places that still have complimentary bread service—much appreciated. I had the scallop appetizer and it was very good. Next was a nice side salad that was included with the entrée. My main dish was their deservedly famous fried chicken. It was a half chicken in 4 pieces with a thin and delicious crust and not greasy. This is the fried chicken that every other restaurant should aspire to. It came with very good (not over-cooked) green beans and perfect mashed potatoes and gravy.
Bobby’s (and Heilman’s) are classics. They might not be modern and flashy and the patrons skew old, but these restaurants know how to do everything right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
j z
Weird experience with this place., maybe it’s really closed? We walked in at 6:15PM on a Friday evening thru the open door from the parking lot and absolutely no one was there. No one to greet us, no bartender and no customers. Totally bizarre since the main entrance door was open. We ended up going to a steak place across the street on Mandalay.
Philipp Blume
Service was amazing. Food was all fantastic! Wine very delicious. Hope we could go there a second time but we are Taverlers moving on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
steve schell
I called today to get a reservation. The lady that was there to take the reservation was so mean and nasty I told her to forget it. We go there probabky 3 times a month. It will be a long time before we go back. Just a mean rude lady
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: New York Strip Steak Pizza
Costas Malapanis
Very disappointed with my meal in general
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Daniel Marcum
Great little place. We will definitely be regulars here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pinot Grigio
Lee Coen
Our food was very good, except for the fillet mignon. The waiter asked how our food was, my husband said his lobster was great but the steak was tough. The waiter said nothing! This was our first time at this restaurant. Unfortunately, we won't be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grouper
Tony Perry
Chuck at the bar was great, as was the food and the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh American Red Snapper
Denise Perrotta
What a walk down memory lane this is!!! We haven’t been to Bobby’s Bistro, or its more upscale sister restaurant the Beachcomber in years. Twenty years ago, these two restaurants were the absolute “It” place, the best in Tampa.Amazingly, the decor is exactly the same as 20 years ago but somehow doesn’t look dated at all. The food was fantastic. We met George, our server, who is a bit of a celebrity, and he was super nice and gave me a supersized shot! Glad to give this notable establishment a great review!
What a walk down memory lane this is!!! We haven’t been to Bobby’s Bistro, or its more upscale sister restaurant the Beachcomber in years. Twenty years ago, these two restaurants were the absolute “It” place, the best in Tampa.
Amazingly, the decor is exactly the same as 20 years ago but somehow doesn’t look dated at all. The food was fantastic. We met George, our server, who is a bit of a celebrity, and he was super nice and gave me a supersized shot! Glad to give this notable establishment a great review!
Mia Michele
Chuck is always A great bartender the expresso a martini was Awesome!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grouper, Soup, Escargot En Casserole
Cale Ashlock
The best spot in Clearwater Beach. Excellent wine and great food. George is a fantastic host!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
B Alzahrawi
I recently had the pleasure of dining and it exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance was inviting, the service was impeccable, and the food was an absolute delight. Each dish showcased a perfect balance of flavors, and the presentation was exquisite. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a memorable culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bazo Al
I recently had the pleasure of dining and it exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance was inviting, the service was impeccable, and the food was an absolute delight. Each dish showcased a perfect balance of flavors, and the presentation was exquisite. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a memorable culinary adventure.
Get the ribs if available
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A Classic
Bobby’s Bistro sits behind its more famous sire, Heilman’s Beachcomber. Heilman’s has been there for generations and was always the habitue of older seniors. When Bobby’s Bistro opened it seemed to have a (slightly) younger vibe. Today there seems to be no difference between Heilman’s and Bobby’s. The menus are exactly the same.
Bobby’s is clean and comfortable and service is professional. Food prices are high-ish. Bar and wine prices are quite reasonable.
This is one of the few places that still have complimentary bread service—much appreciated. I had the scallop appetizer and it was very good. Next was a nice side salad that was included with the entrée. My main dish was their deservedly famous fried chicken. It was a half chicken in 4 pieces with a thin and delicious crust and not greasy. This is the fried chicken that every other restaurant should aspire to. It came with very good (not over-cooked) green beans and perfect mashed potatoes and gravy.
Bobby’s (and Heilman’s) are classics. They might not be modern and flashy and the patrons skew old, but these restaurants know how to do everything right.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Weird experience with this place., maybe it’s really closed? We walked in at 6:15PM on a Friday evening thru the open door from the parking lot and absolutely no one was there. No one to greet us, no bartender and no customers. Totally bizarre since the main entrance door was open. We ended up going to a steak place across the street on Mandalay.
Service was amazing.
Food was all fantastic! Wine very delicious.
Hope we could go there a second time but we are Taverlers moving on.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I called today to get a reservation. The lady that was there to take the reservation was so mean and nasty I told her to forget it. We go there probabky 3 times a month. It will be a long time before we go back. Just a mean rude lady
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Recommended dishes: New York Strip Steak Pizza
Very disappointed with my meal in general
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great little place. We will definitely be regulars here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pinot Grigio
Our food was very good, except for the fillet mignon. The waiter asked how our food was, my husband said his lobster was great but the steak was tough. The waiter said nothing! This was our first time at this restaurant. Unfortunately, we won't be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grouper
Chuck at the bar was great, as was the food and the atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fresh American Red Snapper
What a walk down memory lane this is!!! We haven’t been to Bobby’s Bistro, or its more upscale sister restaurant the Beachcomber in years. Twenty years ago, these two restaurants were the absolute “It” place, the best in Tampa.Amazingly, the decor is exactly the same as 20 years ago but somehow doesn’t look dated at all. The food was fantastic. We met George, our server, who is a bit of a celebrity, and he was super nice and gave me a supersized shot! Glad to give this notable establishment a great review!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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What a walk down memory lane this is!!! We haven’t been to Bobby’s Bistro, or its more upscale sister restaurant the Beachcomber in years. Twenty years ago, these two restaurants were the absolute “It” place, the best in Tampa. Amazingly, the decor is exactly the same as 20 years ago but somehow doesn’t look dated at all. The food was fantastic. We met George, our server, who is a bit of a celebrity, and he was super nice and gave me a supersized shot! Glad to give this notable establishment a great review!
Chuck is always A great bartender the expresso a martini was Awesome!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Grouper, Soup, Escargot En Casserole
The best spot in Clearwater Beach. Excellent wine and great food. George is a fantastic host!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining and it exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance was inviting, the service was impeccable, and the food was an absolute delight. Each dish showcased a perfect balance of flavors, and the presentation was exquisite. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a memorable culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I recently had the pleasure of dining and it exceeded all my expectations. The ambiance was inviting, the service was impeccable, and the food was an absolute delight. Each dish showcased a perfect balance of flavors, and the presentation was exquisite. The staff was knowledgeable and attentive, adding to the overall enjoyable experience. I highly recommend it for anyone seeking a memorable culinary adventure.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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