Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Clearwater

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for the best overall restaurants in Clearwater? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favourite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

The Restorative

5.0

5 (45)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Dunedin

About the restaurant

Husband and wife Chef Owners Jason & Erin "Cricket" Borajkiewicz create a small menu changing two-three times a week. After working seasonally in Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, Puerto Rico, and Charleston, the two chefs decided to put down roots in Jason's hometown.

With an ever changing menu, there's no telling what you'll have when you dine with us, but rest assured that you'll leave feeling restored

Top review

CindyVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Food and service were excellent. Every dish was prepared and presented beautifully. Can’t wait to go back!

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Experience

New Year's Eve at the Restorative

The Black Pearl

4.9

4.9 (609)

$50 and over

French / American

Dunedin

About the restaurant

We will be offering our 8+ course dinner for the upcoming holidays for $125 per person on the following dates. Wine pairings to the courses will be offered at an additional charge with prices subject to change from...

December 20th - January 9th

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February 7th - February 20th

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The Black Pearl restaurant serves a modern American and French cuisine. All meals at the restaurant are prepared by the chef duo Christopher Artrip (Exceutive Chef) and Ian Got (Sous Chef). The restaurant serves food made from fresh locally sourced ingredients. The restaurant offers a cozy romantic ambience with chic, up class interiors.

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Marc

Dined 4 days ago

Everything was smooth and well executed. Service, wine and food were spot on. In all fairness they nailed it….🔥👏👏

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Popular dish

Black Pearl Salad

Popular dish

Black Pearl Ice Cream

Popular dish

Hereford Filet Mignon

Sekushi At The Plaza

4.8

4.8 (138)

$30 and under

Japanese

Largo

About the restaurant

Sushi, dumplings, ramen and udon noodle dishes, as well as other palate awakening recipes; in addition we strive to create weekly specials to surprise and challenge our patrons. Please call for parties larger than 5 to set your reservation. We hope to see you back again soon, until then Be Sekushi!!

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Marci

Dined on Dec 5, 2024

The food was delicious as always! Some good happy hour specials. We always enjoy ourselves there!

Joseph's Tea Room Clearwater

4.9

4.9 (126)

$31 to $50

Afternoon Tea

Safety Harbor

About the restaurant

Credit Card required to book, Payment is Always Due Onsite! Joseph’s Tea Room Clearwater is a family-owned business specializing on it's own high-quality tea blends and wonderful Afternoon Tea Experiences! Our Tea Room is designed to provide a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for hosting afternoon tea parties, bridal showers, baby showers, holiday parties, corporate events, weddings and more. From the comfortable seating to the beautiful decor, every detail has been carefully chosen to ensure that your guests feel relaxed and comfortable throughout the event. Plus, our Tea Room can accommodate up to 90 people, so you can invite all your friends and family without worrying about space constraints.

We are committed to providing the best tea party experience for our guests. From our customizable menu options to our elegant and cozy atmosphere, we have everything you need to host a tea party that your guests will remember. Awarded Best Tea Room by Tampa Bay Times for 3 Years!

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JordanVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Such a great experience! The owner was so hospitable and Sarah took such great care of us. We will be back… and soon!

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Experience

Afternoon Tea Experience

Experience

Deluxe Afternoon Tea Experience

Mystic Fish

4.9

4.9 (8191)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Palm Harbor

About the restaurant

The Mystic Fish Seafood Grill and Bar has been rated among Tampa Bay Top 30 Restaurants since opening in 2001. Offering affordable, casual, Florida dining at its best. Mystic fish serves some of the freshest and most creative seafood dishes as well as bison, duck, beef and nightly specials. You may choose your favorite wine from the stellar wine list or enjoy their generous cocktails from their full liquor bar. A grand selection of homemade desserts along with espresso and cappuccino will be a delightful way to finishing off your dining experience. A stylish decor of film sculptures abalone shells and custom fish tanks is the backdrop for a special relaxing evening. Located one mile East of US 19, just five minutes from Salamander Innsbrook Golf Resort. When down at the beach please visit our sister restaurants, Guppys and E&E Stakeout Grill.

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StephenVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent food and service. Wish we lived closer, but will definitely be back!!

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4.9

4.9 (368)

$30 and under

American

Seminole

About the restaurant

Clear Sky's newest dining experience is a fusion of Global cuisines, located at 13079 Park Blvd. Seminole Florida.
Clear Sky on Park is in the Portabella Plaza off 131st and Park Blvd. and is a Chef driven concept with fresh seafood and steaks as well as tacos, burgers, pasta, pizza, sushi, fresh salads and soups. This is the 5th Clear Sky to open and each location has a unique menu and an exciting wine and cocktail selection. Clear Sky on Park is excited to be open for breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week with one of the best happy hours in Florida from 2pm to 6pm everyday.

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Anna

Dined 4 days ago

We were a group of close female relatives getting together for a meal and we had a wonderful time. The menu is extensive and fun. The service was very good. I recommend Clear Sky for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Packard's Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (712)

$50 and over

Steak

Palm Harbor

About the restaurant

The newly reimagined Packard’s Steakhouse is both upscale and warm, featuring rich layers of finishes that focus on the same earthy tones of the famous Copperhead Golf Course that it overlooks. Named in honor of course architect, Larry Packard, this contemporary setting is open to the public, and offers an enticing new menu featuring the perfect blend of a traditional, fine steakhouse including Petit Filet Mignon, Bone-In Ribeye and Kurobuta Pork Chop, with non-traditional, innovative twists. Patio dining is also available, plus a welcoming bar that offers superb wine selections, a classic martini and unique cocktail creations. Be sure to save room for dessert! Reservations required.

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angela

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

We dined during the holidays and it was decorated so nicely. Great for photos. The service was over the top from start to finish. The food was fantastic and everything was wonderful . We will be back!

Cesare At The Beach

4.8

4.8 (3058)

$31 to $50

Italian

Clearwater Beach

About the restaurant

Both born and raised in Italy, our founders Cesare and Carlo, know what
an authentic Italian meal means. Family and friends gathering around to enjoy each others company with a good glass of wine and the perfect dish.
Savor Italy's finest flavors including our award winning lasagna and pastas.
Real and hard to find Italian specialities such as pappardelle with imported porcini and wild mushrooms, veal ossobuco, filet mignon in a Brandy sauce, fresh fish and seafood, veal classics and homemade desserts. You can dine in or "al fresco" overlooking the water and Sand Key Bridge while being pampered by our professional staff.

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connieVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Service was excellent! They always have standing service. And the food was phenomenal as well.

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Popular dish

Spaghetti Alla Carbonara

Popular dish

Eggplant Rollatini

Popular dish

Spaghetti with Meatballs

Daily News Restaurant-Fort Harrison Ave

4.8

4.8 (222)

$31 to $50

American

Clearwater

About the restaurant

Daily News Restaurant/Nana’s Kitchen
This highly rated dining establishment offers a perfect blend of American and Mediterranean cuisines including artisan pastas and seafood specialties.Our refined selection of wines is offered in a luxurious setting with a very inviting atmosphere.Don’t miss this new local treasure.

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Linda

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Lovely dining experience. Wish we could have stretched it but we arrived later than expected and had a show reservation. We look forward to going back sometime soon and really enjoying the food, ambiance, and service.

Kitchen & Bar at Safety Harbor

4.9

4.9 (1022)

$30 and under

American

Safety Harbor

About the restaurant

The Kitchen (formerly Green Springs Bistro) is now open and taking this beloved Safety Harbor dining tradition to the next level on every front. Whether raising a glass among family and friends, enjoying a romantic date night or indulging in exceptional steaks, fresh Gulf seafood or Southern comfort food with a modern twist, you’ll find that time spent here is more delicious than ever.

New owners Rob Doyle and Mary Grasso along with Executive Chef Josh Needham are keeping some of the old menu favorites while introducing an eclectic mix of New American dishes served tapas-style. Our newest editions include a full liquor bar and adding even more charm to this historic bungalow setting: an outdoor pavilion where you can dine under the twinkling oak trees and stars.

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Lacie

Dined 7 days ago

It was so beautiful and the food was fantastic and everything was original and definitely made in house

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