Walt's Seasonal Cuisine
This quaint restaurant features market-fresh seafood that varies by the season. It's not only the small size that makes it feel friendly, but there is also a "chef's bar" that is manned by owner Walt Wickman, a local native. Lobster offerings vary according to the season and the chef's menu.
Walt's Seasonal Cuisine
1140 Main St.
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727) 733-1909
waltscuisine.com
Catch Twenty - Three
If the salty ocean breeze and live music aren't enough for you, this expansive restaurant features certified fresh seafood with a twist of Caribbean/Latin fusion cuisine. Its menu includes a lobster escargot appetizer and a main course of Maine lobster brushed with olive oil and fresh key lime juice.
Catch Twenty - Three
10103 Mantgue St.
Tampa, FL 33626
(813) 920-0045
catchtwentythree.com
Salt Rock Grill
This beautifully designed restaurant with raw bar and strong wine list. Patio bar overlooks the Intercoastal Waterway. Its menu includes lobster bisque, raw lobster with avocado and a fire-roasted lobster tail.
Salt Rock Grill
19325 Gulf Blvd.
Indian Shores, FL 33785
(727) 593-7625
saltrockgrill.com
Bonefish Grill
Restaurant with multiple locations for those who prefer the tried and true. Dependable service, community tables and a casual atmosphere are always available at the popular chain of restaurants. Lobster thermidor dorado and cold water lobster tail with warm mango salsa are just two of its offerings.
Bonefish Grill
3665 Henderson Blvd. (Sterling St.)
Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 876-3535
bonefishgrill.com
Marlin Darlin'
Located in beautiful Belleair Bluffs, this out-of-the-way gem started by two big city chefs offers inventive dishes that includes lobster tail tempura and mac & cheese with lobster. Well-crafted drinks and good service only make the trip that much more enjoyable.
Marlin Darlin'
2819 West Bay Drive
Belleair Bluffs, FL 33770
(727) 584-1700
marlindarlin.net
Caretta on the Gulf
Hidden inside the lush Sandpearl Resort with its incredible beach views and ravishing decor, this is one of Clearwater's best kept secrets. It offers seasonally-inspired cuisine such as spiny lobster with infusions of South American, Caribbean and other international accents.
Caretta on the Gulf
500 Mandalay Ave.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 674-4171
carettaonthegulf.com
