Clearwater

beach suburb · 33755

Clearwater is the Gulf-coast escape pod for Tampa daters who have decided sand beats sidewalk. The beach is the date; everything else is staging. Pier 60 sunsets do real romantic work, and the boardwalk crowd skews tourist-tolerant, which means low-stakes first meetings without bumping into your coworker. Tradeoffs are honest: the bridge back to Tampa proper is a commitment, parking near the sand is its own dating filter, and the bar scene leans loud and seasonal rather than curated. Bring a partner who treats salt hair as a feature. If they want speakeasies, drive east.

$33,109

median income

$1,462

median rent

The data

Clearwater by the numbers

Median individual income in Clearwater is about $33.1k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Clearwater pays about $1,460 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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23 spots across Clearwater

Clearwater
Activity
Florida Botanical Gardens
Botanical garden★ 4.8 · 8,016
Wheelchair access
Find it
12520 Ulmerton Rd, Largo, FL 33774
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 8,016 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 5 PM
Tue7 AM to 5 PM
Wed7 AM to 5 PM
Thu7 AM to 5 PM
Fri7 AM to 5 PM
Sat7 AM to 5 PM
Sun7 AM to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Clearwater
Dining
Columbia Restaurant Sand Key
Spanish restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 7,208
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 7,208 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
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Clearwater
Activity
Ruth Eckerd Hall
Performing arts theater★ 4.7 · 6,390
Wheelchair access
Clearwater
Activity
Congo River Golf
Miniature golf course★ 4.7 · 3,658
Wheelchair access
Find it
20060 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, FL 33764
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 3,658 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 12 AM
Sat10 AM to 12 AM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
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Clearwater
Activity
Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre
Performing arts theater★ 4.7 · 2,260
Wheelchair access
Clearwater
Drinks
Sandbar - Opal Sands Resort
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.5 · 2,124
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 2,124 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 9 PM
Sat11 AM to 9 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Clearwater
Drinks
Jimmy's Crows Nest
Bar$$$$★ 4.4 · 1,843
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
101 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 1,843 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 2 AM
Sat12 PM to 2 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,613
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,613 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 11 PM
Tue7 AM to 11 PM
Wed7 AM to 11 PM
Thu7 AM to 11 PM
Fri7 AM to 12 AM
Sat7 AM to 12 AM
Sun7 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Clearwater
Activity
Reboot Arcade & Bar
Video arcade★ 4.7 · 1,021
Wheelchair access
Find it
248 Scotland St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 1,021 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 3 AM
Tue12 PM to 3 AM
Wed12 PM to 3 AM
Thu12 PM to 3 AM
Fri12 PM to 3 AM
Sat12 PM to 3 AM
Sun12 PM to 3 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Clearwater
Drinks
Monkey Bar of Clearwater inc.
Bar$$$$★ 4.3 · 807
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1681 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33755
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 807 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Monkey Bar of Clearwater inc..
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 3 AM
Tue11:30 AM to 3 AM
Wed11:30 AM to 3 AM
Thu11:30 AM to 3 AM
Fri11:30 AM to 3 AM
Sat11:30 AM to 3 AM
Sun11:30 AM to 3 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
Caretta on the Gulf
Seafood restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 800
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
500 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 800 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 12 AM
Tue7 AM to 12 AM
Wed7 AM to 12 AM
Thu7 AM to 12 AM
Fri7 AM to 1 AM
Sat7 AM to 1 AM
Sun7 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Clearwater
Drinks
The Shipwreck
Bar$$$$★ 4.2 · 776
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
647 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.2★ from 776 Google reviews
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon1 PM to 3 AM
Tue1 PM to 3 AM
Wed1 PM to 3 AM
Thu1 PM to 3 AM
Fri1 PM to 3 AM
Sat1 PM to 3 AM
Sun1 PM to 3 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Clearwater
Dining
Valentino Ristorante Italiano
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 547
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2930 Gulf To Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 547 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Valentino Ristorante Italiano.
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Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 9 PM
Wed5 to 9 PM
Thu5 to 9 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Clearwater
Drinks
Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar
Bar★ 4.5 · 538
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 538 Google reviews
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat2 to 11 PM
Sun2 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
DeLukas Restaurant & Bar
Fine dining restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 534
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
1343 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 534 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at DeLukas Restaurant & Bar.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
Sun4 to 8 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
Soul Mediterranean Cuisine
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.9 · 501
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
486 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 501 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Soul Mediterranean Cuisine.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Clearwater
Drinks
GulfSide Tap Room
Bar & grill$$$$★ 4.9 · 405
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
1717 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33755
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 405 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at GulfSide Tap Room.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 PM to 12 AM
Tue12 PM to 12 AM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 PM to 12 AM
Fri12 PM to 1 AM
Sat12 PM to 1 AM
Sun12 PM to 12 AM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Clearwater
Drinks
Bar Tiki Clearwater Beach
Bar$$$$★ 4.6 · 372
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
25 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 372 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bar Tiki Clearwater Beach.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
Ocean Seven
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 341
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
385 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 341 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ocean Seven.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 10 PM
Tue7 AM to 10 PM
Wed7 AM to 10 PM
Thu7 AM to 10 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat7 AM to 10 PM
Sun7 AM to 10 PM
Parking
Usually plenty of parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
Reefers Social Club
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.7 · 309
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
600 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 309 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Reefers Social Club.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon9 AM to 12 AM
Tue9 AM to 12 AM
Wed9 AM to 12 AM
Thu9 AM to 12 AM
Fri9 AM to 12 AM
Sat9 AM to 12 AM
Sun9 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
The Deep End
Restaurant★ 4.5 · 220
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
691 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 220 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at The Deep End.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 11 PM
Tue11 AM to 11 PM
Wed11 AM to 11 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 11 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
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Clearwater
Dining
Tommy's Tiki Bar
Restaurant★ 4.1 · 185
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
400 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 185 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Tommy's Tiki Bar.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 7 PM
Tue11 AM to 7 PM
Wed11 AM to 7 PM
Thu11 AM to 7 PM
Fri11 AM to 7 PM
Sat11 AM to 7 PM
Sun11 AM to 7 PM
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Clearwater
Activity
The Collection On Palmetto Foundation
Museum★ 4.9 · 171
Wheelchair access
Find it
2116 Palmetto St, Clearwater, FL 33765
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 171 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue10 AM to 3 PM
Wed10 AM to 3 PM
Thu10 AM to 3 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps

Clearwater

Clearwater by the numbers

Local date spots

Florida Botanical Gardens

Columbia Restaurant Sand Key

Ruth Eckerd Hall

Congo River Golf

Nancy and David Bilheimer Capitol Theatre

Sandbar - Opal Sands Resort

Jimmy's Crows Nest

SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort

Reboot Arcade & Bar

Monkey Bar of Clearwater inc.

Caretta on the Gulf

The Shipwreck

Valentino Ristorante Italiano

Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar

DeLukas Restaurant & Bar

Soul Mediterranean Cuisine

GulfSide Tap Room

Bar Tiki Clearwater Beach

Ocean Seven

Reefers Social Club

The Deep End

Tommy's Tiki Bar

The Collection On Palmetto Foundation

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