Waterfront Restaurants in Pinellas County, Florida

Waterfront Restaurants in Pinellas County, Florida
Pinellas County, Fla., has a diverse array of outdoor activities to pursue. The 34-mile-long Pinellas Trail features bike racks and refreshment areas along its entire length, parts of which closely follow the shoreline of the Gulf of Mexico. Water sports like swimming, kayaking, fishing, boating and para-sailing are all a big part of life in the area, both for locals and visitors.

Shephard's Waterfront Restaurant

Part of Shephard's Resort on Clearwater Beach, the restaurant overlooks the Gulf of Mexico. Shephard's has something that will appeal to everyone in your group, with good quality buffets and excellent variety. Grab a seat on the veranda for excellent views of the open waters of the gulf. There is a breakfast buffet daily, including omelets and waffles made to order, and also an a la carte menu available. The lunch buffet features soups, salads, assorted hot entrees and deserts. Dinner at Shephard's features wood-fired USDA-choice steaks, seafood and pasta. Special seafood and prime rib buffets also are available each day of the week. The buffets include carved prime rib, crab legs, lobster bisque, sushi and salmon, fired chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, oysters on the half shell, plus a complete salad and dessert bar. The restaurant can also handle large functions, wedding receptions and group meetings.

Shephard's Beach Resort
601-619 S Gulfview Blvd.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 441-6875
shephards.com

Bon Appetit Restaurant

The Bon Appetit Restaurant has consistently been voted best waterfront restaurant in the Tampa Bay area by readers of the Tampa Tribune. Bon Appetit is a landmark restaurant in Dunedin, Fla., just north of Clearwater, featuring waterfront dining in a casual but elegant setting. Crisp white linens grace the tables, while the place settings and crystal glasses reflect the light from the sunshine and clear waters of St. Joseph Sound. You also have excellent views of the Dunedin Marina and both Caladesi and Honeymoon Islands from your table. The restaurant has had the same owners for more than 30 years, and in that time has become the best-loved restaurant for special occasions in the area. The newest menu showcases the exceptional meals served in the restaurant, including a great variety of tapas and creative desserts, and the bi-weekly seasonal additions and changes to the menus to always keep things fresh. Attached to Bon Appetit with the same menus and great views, the Terrace Café is a more casual outdoor café. Weddings and banquets at the restaurant's Crystal Ball Room and Sunset Room are exquisite.

Bon Appetit Restaurant
150 Marina Plaza
Dunedin, FL 34698
(727)733-2151
bonappetitrestaurant.com

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill

Situated right on the sands of beautiful Clearwater Beach, Frenchy's Rockaway Grill is Clearwater Beach's favorite casual food, fun and music destination. During the day it is family-friendly with the freshest seafood anywhere around (Frenchy's has their own fleet of fishing boats.) At night, it transforms into one of the coolest places to hang out, with live music, gorgeous sunsets and twinkling lights. The grouper Reuben and she-crab soup are favorites of locals and visitors alike.

Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St.
Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
(727) 446-4844
frenchysonline.com

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