New American Restaurants near Indian Rocks Beach, FL

“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 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.“

“First time here was amazing! Great food and service!“

“🌟 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. 😄“

“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 !!!!“

“Great place! J was awesome !“

“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!“

“Fantastic food and service.“

“First time at coco wood and Ronda was our server. She gave us recommendations and let me say she hit the nail right on the head. Everything was so tasty and the quality was so fresh. Best I have had on these beaches in a long time. This will be our new spot to go to enjoy unique food and not just the same old stuff you can get anywhere.“

“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!“

“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!“

“This place is a little hidden gem. Had some of the best chili dogs I ever had! Highly recommend. Staff is super nice and it’s got such a good vibe inside!“

“Fish and chips great shrimp great dipping sauces great service great a must eat place you will enjoy it“

“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!“

“Great food, service and prices!!!“

“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!!!!“

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

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

“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.“

“great food great service.“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“Love this place, we come here a lot. The food is always amazing, we love that we never know what the soup is going to be but it’s always sooo good! Also, it’s nice to have a rotating menus of beverages to choose from. Always love trying something new. The staff here are amazing and so attentive it doesn’t matter who you get they will all check on you. They are super welcoming and friendly to everyone. 👍“

“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.“

“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...“

“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!“

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

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

“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!“

“For a chain restaurant, for which I detest, they have the best baby back ribs anywhere. \n\nRibs come on a platter with beans and slaw and a piece of garlic bread. Pure Deliciousness. Aaron, our server took good care of us. Dustin. the grill master, grilled to perfection! \n\nBeer is 2 for 1. Plenty of parking. I will be back again and again.\n\nWifey, who doesn't even like ribs, loves the baby back ribs here. She approves!“

“Great place!! love the music and food was delicious!! Big shout out to Jason, he was a fantastic server.“

“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“

“Excellent food, excellent staff & culinary experience in a nice atmosphere with the view of the beach!! Definitely recommend visiting this establishment.“

“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!!!“

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

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

“Friendly service, great views and fresh fish, What’s not to like?“

“My family and I went here for dinner tonight. Not even a full minute had gone by and the waitress (Nataly) was already at the table introducing herself and getting our drink order. She was super nice and friendly. The food was amazing and fast! After finishing, she offered to take a family photo of us! We will definitely be going back!“

“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".😊“

“My friends and I are in town for the week and asked a local for a good place to get a burger. He recommended Daiquiri Shak. We walked into a warm welcome by a server who was leaving for the day, but she took the time to greet us and seat us. Then our very friendly server arrived at our table and welcomed us again and told us the specials. We ordered the shrimp and crab dip-omg-it was so delicious! Then we all ordered burgers. First bite into the burger we knew we hit the jackpot for a delicious, flavorful burger! It was beyond our expectations! Our server was the lovely Kelsey, and she was exceptional! Very attentive and so friendly! We are going back again while we are in town! Way to go Daiquiri Shak for great service and food! And a huge thank you to Kelsey for making us feel welcome!“

“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.“

“Hands down the best subs , wraps, salads and Staff in Pinellas County . Tony and his crew , Isidro and Abraham are simply the greatest at creating delicious meals. And Jackie and her crew , Armando and Jenny give fantastic customer service. This place treats their customers like family and believes in excellence in everything they do. I highly recommended Seminole Subs on Missouri , you will not be disappointed.“

“I only have this 4 stars because of the girl that was taking payments, cleaning tables and sitting oriole dirty didn’t get her name she was a lovely black girl. The wait time was horrendous yes there were 9 of us by why 3 couples of 2 and one of 3 got seated way before us is mind boggling, not once did they ask if we would like 2 separate booths. \nOur waitress was good, but got the bills mixed up, we were there for over 2.5 hrs. I won’t be back. Some found their food cold, my sausages were undercooked, one had very runny over easy eggs and asked for them to be cooked firm. Your staff did the best they could but the wait time was ridiculous“