Belly Timbers Grill 29000 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761, 727-210-4745, Known for their gourmet food, fine wine, and customer satisfaction, this restaurant is open nightly for dinner and features the finest steak and seafood dishes prepared with a New American twist. Live music is provided every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night and cooking classes are available. 

Bob Heilman's Beachcomber 447 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767, 727-442-4144, Established in 1948, this casual dining restaurant serves a diversified menu of classic American cuisine and famous homemade desserts daily for lunch and dinner, complemented by an extensive wine menu. 

Palm Pavilion 10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, 727-446-2642, Enjoy casual indoor or outdoor dining while at this popular restaurant that is famous for their beach burgers plus serves tender ribs, steaks, wraps, seafood, pastas, and fresh salads. Entertainment is provided on the outdoor deck seven days a week during the summer and on the weekends the remainder of the year famous. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Island Way Grill 20 Island Way, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, 727-461-6617, Co-owned by two Buccaneers, veteran tight end Dave Moore and Pro Bowl fullback Mike Alstott, this elegant restaurant specializes in fresh seafood with an Asian influence and features a raw bar, as well as a sushi bar. They are open nightly for dinner and reservations are highly recommended. 

Fred Fleming's Famous BBQ 2257 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33765, 727-799-3733, An award-winning, gourmet neighborhood barbecue restaurant that specializes in lean and meaty St. Louis style pork ribs and beef, complemented by homemade sides and desserts. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Chutney's Island Grill & Bar 2890 West Bay Drive, Clearwater, FL 33770, Located in Belleair Bluffs, 727-581-4499, See the magic combination of Florida and Island cuisine, known as Floribbean, while dining at this restaurant that offers a wide menu selection of seafood, steak, and pasta with a Caribbean flair. Full bar service is available and they are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Columbia Restaurant 1241 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767, 727-596-8400, "A Florida tradition since 1905," this restaurant features a Mediterranean dining room that serves award-winning Spanish and Cuban cuisine. An outdoor deck overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway is also on site for your dining pleasure and live jazz is provided Thursday through Sunday evenings. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Bit of Germany, A 916 Patricia Avenue, Clearwater, FL 34698, Located in Dunedin, 727-734-9890, This German restaurant offers great cuisine served in a casual dining atmosphere with all breads and baked goods made fresh daily. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Acropolis Greek Taverna 13575 58 Street North, Clearwater, FL 33760, 727-538-4273, Acropolis offers authentic Greek food and features plate breaking, belly dancing and napkin throwing. It was voted Best Greek Food by TampaBay Magazine in 2005, 2006 and 2007. They are open Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturdays from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. more... 

Tommy Duffs Irish Aviation Pub 126 Island Estate Way, Clearwater, FL 33767, 727-449-1366, A "Cheers" style place, this Irish pub offers a vast menu of traditional Irish fare, as well as American favorites such as burgers, sandwiches, and salads. Live entertainment is provided every Friday and Saturday evening and they are open daily for lunch and dinner.

Antonio's Pasta Grill 2755 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762, 727-572-5566, Voted the best pasta restaurant in "Tampa Bay Magazine" for four consecutive years, this restaurant is open daily for lunch and serves traditional Italian dishes with all pastas and breads made fresh daily. 

Rio Bravo 26200 U.S. Highway 19 North, Clearwater, FL 33761, 727-796-5158, Award-winning, South-of-the-Border, Tex-Mex cuisine such as mesquite grilled chicken and beef, homemade tortillas, and fajitas are on the menu at this festive restaurant that is known for their fresh fruit margaritas. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. 

Chateau Madrid Restaurant 19519 Gulf Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33708, Located in Indian Shores, 727-596-9100, Authentic Spanish, seafood, and continental cuisine is served at this waterfront restaurant daily for lunch and dinner. Their signature dish is Paella and they make Sangria fresh daily.

Tio Pepe Restaurant 2930 Gulf to Bay Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33759, 727-799-3082, A landmark Spanish style house that serves authentic Spanish Mediterranean, Latin American, and continental cuisine in a beautiful dining room filled with rare antiques and unusual mementos. A cigar humidor is also on site that offers over 70 different labels. They are open Tuesday through Friday for lunch and dinner and open on Saturday and Sunday for dinner only; closed on Mondays. more... 

Big Ben British Pub and Restaurant 731 Bayway Boulevard, Clearwater, FL 33767, Located in Bay Bazaar, 727-446-8809, The only authentic British pub and restaurant in the area, this restaurant serves traditional British food and imported beer such as full English breakfasts, fish and chips, Cornish pastries, and kidney pie. They are open daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and a wide and varied entertainment schedule is featured. more... 

Backwater's on Sand Key 1261 Gulf Boulevard, #130, Clearwater, FL 33767, 727-517-7383, Dine on the coastal waters of the Gulf of Mexico while at this restaurant that is known for their fresh black grouper and Black Angus steaks, as well as seasonal favorites such as Florida stone crab claws, cobia, pompano, and other local delicacies. Indoor and outdoor dining are available and a full liquor and fine wine list is available. They are open daily for lunch and dinner. more... 

Cooters Raw Bar and Restaurant 423 Poinsettia Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33767, 727-462-2668, Offering more seafood than anyone in Florida, this fun and festive restaurant has specialties on the menu including fresh black grouper, Alaskan salmon, Maine lobster tails, bacon wrapped shrimp, and a fresh catch of the day. They are open daily for lunch and dinner and special events are scheduled throughout the week. more... 

Great Lakes Fish House 776 North Missouri Avenue, Clearwater, FL 33770, 727-518-1900, One of the best new fish and seafood restaurants in town, Great Lakes Fish House offers a specialty of Great Lakes Fish dinners including Walleye, Perch, Blue Gill along with Frog Leg Dinners and seafood favorites Grouper Dinners, Shrimp, Steak and more.  more... 

Bascom's Chophouse 3665 Ulmerton Road, Clearwater, FL 33762, 727-573-3363, 800-525-8643, Open daily for lunch and dinner, this elegant steakhouse is famous for their signature, mouthwatering steaks, as well as fresh, uniquely prepared seafood dishes. Private party and banquet rooms are available. more...