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Boat Friendly Waterfront Restaurants - Part I: Clearwater Beach & Island Estates

By
Real Estate Agent with Charles Rutenberg Realty

Clearwater Beach, Florida ~ We have four local waterfront or beachfront restaurants on Island Estates and Clearwater Beach, Florida that are easily accessible by boat.

Are you a boater?  Why not try something different today and plan on stopping into one of these local establishments when you're out boating.

belle harbor docked boat

 

Island Way Grill, located in the waterfront neighborhood of Island Estates. They have actually put in new  boat docks behind their waterfront restaurant for just this purpose. Check it out. Their phone# is 727-461-6617

Crabby Bills Seafood Restaurant on Clearwater Beach  is located just off the water, next to the Clearwater Marina, see the marina manager to dock up for dining. It's within walking distance of Pier 60, the beach and various attractions.  Their phone# is 727-210-1313.Crabby Bill's on Clearwater Beach marina

South Clearwater Beach is home to these 2 waterfront restaurants - Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar and Shepard's Restaurant and Tiki bar - we encourage you to check them out.

Jimmy's Fish House is located on the beach at the Gulfview Resort on Clearwater Beach and their phone# is 727-446-9720

jimmy's fish house and Iguana bar

Shepard's is just north of the Sand Key Bridge. It is located on the channel heading to the Gulf of Mexico, however, there are no boat docks here - local boaters just drop an anchor and wade in. Be aware of the currents - strong currents can be a concern in these Clearwater waters. (see photo below)

Be prepared to find hundreds of other boats anchored on South Clearwater Beach at Shepards on the nice weekends and holidays. It's conveniently located between just north of Sand Key.  Their phone# is 727-441-6875

Shepard's has a live webcam so you can always take a peek at what's happening on Clearwater Beach including the bridge to Sand Key waterfront condos can be seen in the background too.Shepards Outdoor Grill from live webcam

 

 

Need a Boat Ramp for your boat?

The nearest boat ramp to Clearwater Beach, Sand Key  and Island Estates, Florida is the Seminole Street Boat Dock in Clearwater, Florida located off Alt US 19 / Ft. Harrison just north of Downtown Clearwater & Drew Street  

  • Address: 198 Seminole Street Clearwater Florida 33755
    Phone: 727-443-3207
  • Fee: $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents;
  • They have bait shop, gas and are open 24 hours a day.

However, if you have a small boat (under 15 ft) , jet ski, etc. you can use the FREE Clearwater Beach Recreational Complex Boat Ramp on Clearwater Beach, Florida Located at the eastern most point of Bay Esplanade next to the Clearwater Beach Recreational Complex off Mandalay Blvd.

  • Address: 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
  • Fee: There is no fee to use this ramp.

This facility has handicap access, restrooms, boat ramp and parking.

If you go dining by boat - let us know how you liked it! If you find other great dining by boat spots be sure and let us know.  

There has never been a better time to buy beach property - as a primary residence or an investment property. Buyers are finding that sellers of homes, condos & townhomes on Clearwater Beach, Sand Key or Island Estates are motivated to sell and qualified buyers, like you, working with us, are benefiting because we save you money and negotiate real bargains for you.    

Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Island Estate Homes are currently selling from as low as $649,500 to $4,000,000; We have a much larger selection of condos, townhomes & villas and the prices are more affordable ranging from $179,000 up to $4,000,000 as well.    

If you want more details about the prices of Clearwater, Island Estates & Sand Key waterfront homes, condos, villas and townhomes? Here's our latest detailed article about what's happening right now in Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key real estate:

If you would like our complete list of boat friendly restaurants in Pinellas county just call us at (727) 710-8035 or visit www.SearchClearwaterProperties.com and request FREE Boat Friendly Restaurant Guide - we're happy to facilitate your waterfront dining adventure!    

Thinking of buying or selling beach or waterfront property?  Remember, in these changing times having a real estate agent (or 2 in our case) working for you is a real asset! We make sure our condo and home buyers on Clearwater Beach or anywhere in Tampa Bay get great deals - guaranteed. We'd love to talk to you about how we can help you find the perfect property - home or condo at the perfect price.

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Cyndee & Jack Haydon - Your Clearwater Beach, Island Estates, Sand Key Real Estate Agents 

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* all information believed to be accurate but is not guaranteed by Jack and Cyndee Haydon of Belloise Realty.

David A. Podgursky PA
THE PODGURSKY GROUP @ Re/Max Direct - Boynton Beach, FL
THE PODGURSKY GROUP - Make the Right Move!

I remember a boat up restaurant growing up.  It is very changed today... but in Louisville, Kentucky I remember going to "eat on the river" (Ohio River) and people would pull up and servers would run food down to the marina. 

it is great fun... and always makes for great atmosphere!

May 13, 2007 02:59 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
David - it is great fun - only today you have to be aware of these days is be careful when drinking and boating just like drinking and driving. ;-) There are more fun places coming in the near future.
May 13, 2007 03:21 PM
Kristal Kraft
Novella Real Estate - Denver, CO
Selling Metro Denver Real Estate - 303-589-2022

Good information Cyndee.  What does a nice home cost in this area?  Maybe you will tell me in another blog.

kk 

May 13, 2007 04:21 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Great point Kristal - I have that information in some early market updates. I'll add a link to that information here. :-) Thank you for the great idea.
May 13, 2007 04:27 PM
Mana Tulberg
805 County Real Estate - Camarillo, CA
Real Estate Agent - Camarillo CA
Wow Cyndee you got me all in the mood for vacation.
May 13, 2007 04:29 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes
Mana: Thank you - it is like being on vacation all the time living here - just one of the perks!
May 13, 2007 04:33 PM
Ashley Drake Gephart
Drake Intel Group - Albuquerque, NM
You know Cyndee I never really missed the beach until I started reading your blogs! Great posts. I guess I should plan to take my daughter to the beach someday.
May 13, 2007 06:41 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes

Ashley, thanks for your kind words. Come visit us here - you'll both love it. How old is she? My boys are almost 6 and 11 years old.  Wait till you see the post coming next. Tierra Verde - Home to one of America's top beaches

May 13, 2007 06:45 PM
Ashley Drake Gephart
Drake Intel Group - Albuquerque, NM
Cyndee - She is 11 and I have already drooled over that post! The last time I was at a beach was about 13 years ago when I went to Orlando to bring my fiancee back to Albuquerque and he took me to Daytona Beach.
May 13, 2007 07:32 PM
Rita Taylor
None - Sanford, NC
Sanford NC Real Estate - Homes for Sale in Sanford North Carolina

Cyndee,

Another great post about the Clearwater area.  I can barely wait for our vacation to the beach in 4 weeks.  All the restaurants sound great!

Rita 

May 14, 2007 01:45 PM
Cyndee Haydon
Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL
727-710-8035 Clearwater, Beach Short Sales Luxury Condos &Homes

Ashley - it is awesome here;

Rita - just think now it's 2 weeks and counting....surf, sun, relaxing..............enjoy and I want to see pictures when you get back.

Jun 03, 2007 05:30 AM