Used to live in Tampa amnd was just down in Clearwater 2 weeks ago. Always loved Palm Pavilion, its right on the beach and a great lunch spot. My favorite spot was a place called Cooters for happy hour but apparently the owners retired and sold it so can't vouch for the new place. Always skipped the Frenchy's spots. Crabby Bills is fine.Clearwater beach
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and places to avoid like the plague
Mostly looking for restaurants, but if there are attractions, fire away
Thanks in advance
Cooters was the best. Miss that happy hour. Second, Palm Pavilion. My parents are in Safety Harbor, if you make you way over there try out Gigglewaters. Solid food and amazing cocktails.Used to live in Tampa amnd was just down in Clearwater 2 weeks ago. Always loved Palm Pavilion, its right on the beach and a great lunch spot. My favorite spot was a place called Cooters for happy hour but apparently the owners retired and sold it so can't vouch for the new place. Always skipped the Frenchy's spots. Crabby Bills is fine.
Used to live in Tampa amnd was just down in Clearwater 2 weeks ago. Always loved Palm Pavilion, its right on the beach and a great lunch spot. My favorite spot was a place called Cooters for happy hour but apparently the owners retired and sold it so can't vouch for the new place. Always skipped the Frenchy's spots. Crabby Bills is fine.
Cooters was the best. Miss that happy hour. Second, Palm Pavilion. My parents are in Safety Harbor, if you make you way over there try out Gigglewaters. Solid food and amazing cocktails.
Edit: if you are into art the Dali museum in St. Pete is a favorite of mine.
That's a good day.Ha, Cooters.
I've been to Clearwater Beach three times now, each for a couple days at a time, usually after spending the first part of the week at Disney. We stay at the Hyatt. We always rent a car then drive over, then fly home from Tampa.
So the first time going out, we drive past the original Hooters going through Clearwater. I jokingly suggest to my wife (sons are like 7 and 4 at the time) that we should go to Hooters that evening for dinner as when else do we get the chance to dine at such a historic landmark. She remarks something like "last thing I need is some young girl with big breasts in a tight tank top serving me all night."
Mrs. Shrmdougluvr then proceeds to use Tripadvisor to find Cooters, saying the locals really like it (disregarding that most Floridians are really rednecks). We walk over and are immediately greated by a girl in her early 20s, who was very well endowed, wearing a tight black tank top and short-shorts, who also waited on us. I didnt even have to say anything.
But now, whenever we go past a Hooters, or are in Florida in the Tampa Bay area, Cooters is inevitably mentioned.
Also, they forgot the Gator Nuggets we ordered.
Red Bar in Grayton Beach is my wife's favorite restaurant around. She worships their Panne Chicken. Blackened Grouper was always my order. Place burnt down like 5 years ago and think the community helped build it back up. We haven't been back since but if it's anything like it was previously, it's worth the 20 mile drive down 98.Funny. I’m in Destin right now.
Thanks for the feedback. That helps.
Planning on uber from the airport not renting a car
Is the closest place to get groceries really publix off the causeway? That seems nuts. I don’t feel like buying hotel store water once you drink the two comps
And if you bring a cooler to the beach any problem with beer in the cooler?
I don't recall any issues with having beers in a cooler next to you. That drive does take anywhere from 35 mins to an hour depending on time of day but as you make it and near Clearwater proper you'll go buy a few grocery stores. I can definitely picture one Publix that'll be on your left that's on the main strip you'll be going down. I can't picture any grocery stores on Clearwater Beach but there's likely something. There's definitely a Walgreens that is right on the bay near where Cooters was/Coco's is.Thanks for the feedback. That helps.
Planning on uber from the airport not renting a car
Is the closest place to get groceries really publix off the causeway? That seems nuts. I don’t feel like buying hotel store water once you drink the two comps
And if you bring a cooler to the beach any problem with beer in the cooler?
My family goes to Destin every summer. Where do you stay?Funny. I’m in Destin right now.
Technically you are not allowed to have alcohol on the beach, but I have never had any trouble with putting it in a yeti or cup.Thanks for the feedback. That helps.
Planning on uber from the airport not renting a car
Is the closest place to get groceries really publix off the causeway? That seems nuts. I don’t feel like buying hotel store water once you drink the two comps
And if you bring a cooler to the beach any problem with beer in the cooler?
I’m at a conference at the Hotel Effie in Sandestin.My family goes to Destin every summer. Where do you stay?