Normally I like to give you MY picks for great spots to grab a bite to eat. This time, I flipped the script and asked YOU where you like to go to dine outside when the Florida summer heat finally goes away. This week temps are in the 80s and humidity is low and I have a dozen or so new places to try.
Clearwater Beach: Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar
18 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Christine Coston likes to have some seafood on a picnic table with gulf views at the Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar.Clearwater Beach: Jimmy's Crows Nest
101 Coronado Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
The Pier House 60 hotel’s rooftop bar Jimmys Crows Nest is a great place to be outdoors, according to Rana Haze.Clearwater Beach: Frenchies
7 Rockaway St, Clearwater, FL 33767
Tommy Iven Richards Jr picked one of my favorites Frenchies… I love their grouper nuggets.Gulfport: Sea Dog Cantina
2832 Beach Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Steven Kaniadakis likes Taco Tuesdays at Sea Dog Cantina.Plant City: Strawberry Hut Sandwich Shop
1505 N Wheeler St, Plant City, FL 33563
Strawberry Hut Sandwich Shop is David Overcast’s favorite.Skylar won his if Chef or Greek salad
Posted by Strawberry Hut-Plant City, FL on Friday, August 12, 2022Riverview: Tiki Docks River Bar & Grill
10708 Palmetto St, Riverview, FL 33569
Samantha Carey says she enjoys both dining inside and outside seating on the river.South Pasadena: Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
1350 Pasadena Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Linda McKeage Roberts says Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish has got yummy burgers, German potato salad & loves the smoked fish. Bring cash though and says they’re closed Monday & Tuesday.St. Pete: Fresco's
300 2nd Ave NE, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Melissa Bennett likes Fresco’s for brunch or dinner. Love the view of the boats!St. Pete: The Edge Eatery
1572 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
Erin Buffaline says The Edge Eatery has delicious food, live entertainment and a “speak easy” in the back room.St. Pete: The Getaway
13090 Gandy Blvd N, St. Petersburg, FL 33702
Bobby Jo Anthony picked The Getaway, which is one of our favorites at Q105 since it’s around the corner and a nice escape from the office.St. Pete: The Hangar
Second Floor Albert Whitted Airport, 540 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Barry Linda Frank likes to sit outside and watch the planes take off at The Hangar Restaurant & Flight Lounge.Tampa: Brocato's
5021 E Columbus Dr, Tampa, FL 33619
It’s not terribly scenic, but John Reina picked another one of my favorites… the enormous sandwiches at Brocato’s Sandwich Shop.Tampa: Salt Shack
5415 W Tyson Ave, Tampa, FL 33611
Nicole Mae says the seafood at Salt Shack on the Bay is pretty tasty.Tarpon Springs: Rusty Bellies
937 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
Danielle Dunn loves Rusty Bellies’ nice outdoor patio area and that the seafood is fresh caught and locally sourced. Shelly Green DeMillion agreed, saying the Mary L pasta is to die for.
Got another great place to eat outside? A place with great views and great food? Tag @GenoAteTampa on Instagram or Twitter with a photo of a pic you took dining outside with what you order and I’ll add it here!
