Tampa Bay and St Pete are some of the fastest growing cities and there’s at least a million different things to see and do. There’s something for everyone, like sporting events, live music, and amusement parks, plus leisure activities like island hopping or dockside dining in Tampa Bay.
And one thing the Tampa Bay doesn’t fall short on is the long list of waterfront restaurants to indulge in!
You get to beat the traffic, catch the sunset and best of all – enjoy yourself. We’ve narrowed down our favorite waterfront restaurants that include courtesy docking for their guests. Gulfstream Boat Club Members can reserve their boat and be on their way to enjoy some of the city’s best dining experiences.
Tampa Bay
HULA BAY CLUB Located at PORT32 Tampa, Bayside haunt for Hawaiian-style food, featuring a lively poolside lounge & dockside dining.5210 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611 (813) 837-4852
OYSTERCATCHERS Upscale eatery in the Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay with a menu of steak & seafood amid water views.2900 Bayport Dr., Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 207-6815
BAHAMA BREEZE Laid-back eatery featuring Caribbean entrees & tropical cocktails amid beachy decor.3045 N Rocky Point Dr. E., Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 289-7922
SUNSET GRILL Beachfront eatery with American fare & seafood, plus daily breakfast & a Sunday champagne brunch.602 Bahia Del Sol Dr., Ruskin, FL 33570 (813) 607-2900
CIRCLES WATERFRONT RESTAURANT Modern seafood-focused American restaurant with outdoor seating & water views.1212 Apollo Beach Blvd, Apollo Beach, FL 33572( 813) 641-3275
RIVERS EDGE BAR AND GRILL Low-key outpost offering a casual burger-&-seafood menu, pool & live music, plus a water-view deck.6226 Ohio Ave, Gibsonton, FL 33534 (813) 671-9196
JACKSON’S BISTRO & SUSHI BAR Waterfront spot with an eclectic menu, including sushi — nightlife, private rooms & patio.601 S Harbour Island Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 277-0112
ULELE Rustic-chic site for native Floridian fare, with barbacoa grilling & house-brewed beers.1810 N Highland Ave, Tampa, FL 33602 (813) 999-4952
RICKS ON THE RIVER Casual riverfront pub where raw oysters & classic bar bites are complemented by live music daily.2305 N Willow Ave, Tampa, FL 33607 (813) 251-0369
Tierra Verde
ISLAND GRILLE Located in PORT32 Tierra Verde, Relaxed venue with water views, offering American surf-n-turf fare, raw oysters & tropical drinks. 210 Madonna Boulevard Tierra Verde, 33715 (727) 767-0020
I.C. SHARKS Popular waterfront bar and restaurant with stone crab claws, great fresh seafood and soft-shell crab.13040 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 914- 4087
THE GETAWAY Relaxed, colorful bayside Tiki Bar offering coastal favorites, tropical cocktails & craft beers.13090 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702 (727) 317-5751
FRESCO’S WATERFRONT BISTRO Relaxed dockside spot serving global eats & drinks in casual digs featuring a deck with bay views.300 2nd Ave. NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701(727) 894-4429
BUOY'S WATERFRONT Chef-inspired dishes crafted from local and island-inspired ingredients, ensuring freshness in every bite. Handcrafted cocktails, meticulously prepared. 677 75th Ave St Pete Beach. FL. 33706 727.939.2369
SEA CRITTERS CAFE The walls are a sunny, tropical yellow and blue, seafood is sea-to-plate and always caught that day (if you catch something yourself, they’ll prepare it for you, so long as the fish has been cleaned and filleted). 2007 Pass a Grille Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 360-3706
THE WHARF RESTAURANT Festive restaurant & bar pairing classic American & seafood dishes with water views.2001 Pass a Grille Way, St Pete Beach, FL 33706 (727) 367-9469
O’MADDY’S BAR & GRILLE Free-spirited hub for drinks & varied American bites in an indoor-outdoor space across from the water.5405 Shore Blvd S., Gulfport, FL 33707 (727) 323-8643
West Coast Dockside Dining with Gulfstream Boat Club
These are just a few of our favorite spots, but Tampa and nearby St Pete have so many dockside dining options available, there’s something to satisfy every palate!