Docks, marinas, bay breezes, and seafood within sight of the water.
Tampa Bay is built around water, and so is its dining scene. These waterfront restaurants range from Harbour Island marinas to Pass-a-Grille rooftops, and several have dock space if you want to arrive by boat. Spots are numbered for easy browsing, not as a strict ranking.
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Watervüe Grille overlooks the water with a skyline view and offers dock space for boaters. Its patio welcomes pets.
Salt Shack serves casual seafood on a patio at the water's edge, a favorite for sunset. Dogs are welcome with water bowls provided.
Stones Throw is a waterfront seafood restaurant and bar directly on the Riverwalk, near Armature Works. Its page highlights open-air seating, live music on Friday afternoons, and Taco Tuesday.
Anchor & Brine is a seafood-forward restaurant inside the Tampa Marriott Water Street, on Garrison Channel. The hotel's 32-slip marina makes it a dock-and-dine option for boaters who clear the nearby bridges.
Fresco's sits on the downtown St. Pete waterfront with dock space for boaters. It is known for brunch dishes like lobster and crab cake Benedicts.
Doc Ford's sits at the base of the St. Pete Pier with views of downtown and Tampa Bay. It is an easy stop before or after walking the pier.
The Hurricane is a Pass-a-Grille seafood restaurant with a rooftop deck, known for its grouper sandwiches.
Buoy's is a St. Pete Beach waterfront bar and grill with boat docks and a rooftop bar.
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