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Top-Reviewed Restaurants in Clearwater, FL
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As of May 2026, RatingsNearMe ranks 20 restaurants in Clearwater, FL by verified customer ratings and review volume. The highest-rated is Badfins Food + Brew with a 4.7-star rating from 9,526 verified reviews. Also in the top tier: Clear Sky Cafe and SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort. The average rating across all listed restaurants in Clearwater is 4.5 stars from 5,151 reviews per business on average.
Restaurants in Clearwater range from $ (budget, under $15/person) to $$$$ (fine dining, $60+/person).
Rankings updated May 29, 2026 · Scored by ratings (35%), review volume (30%), sentiment (20%), completeness (10%), availability (5%) · Not paid placement.
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4.5★
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May 29, 2026
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Top Rated Restaurants
Badfins Food + Brew
215 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Clear Sky Cafe
490 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort
430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Restaurants Rankings in Clearwater, FL
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Badfins Food + Brew215 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA | 4.7★ | 9,526 |
| #2 | Clear Sky Cafe490 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA | 4.6★ | 5,857 |
| #3 | SeaGuini - Opal Sands Resort430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA | 4.6★ | 1,585 |
| #4 | Clear Sky on Cleveland418 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA | 4.6★ | 3,430 |
| #5 | Ocean Seven385 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA | 4.5★ | 316 |
| #6 | Crabby's Dockside Clearwater37 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA | 4.4★ | 7,983 |
| #7 | Frenchy's Rockaway Grill7 Rockaway St, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA | 4.5★ | 17,066 |
| #8 | Salty's Island Bar & Grille437 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA | 4.4★ | 3,490 |
| #9 | Crabby's Beachside Pavilion10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA | 4.5★ | 9,179 |
| #10 | Island Way Grill20 Island Way, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA | 4.4★ | 5,095 |
Ranked by verified ratings & review volume · Data from Google Business listings · Updated May 2026
All Restaurants in Clearwater
Clear Sky on Cleveland
418 Cleveland St, Clearwater, FL 33755, USA
Crabby's Dockside Clearwater
37 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Frenchy's Rockaway Grill
7 Rockaway St, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Salty's Island Bar & Grille
437 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Crabby's Beachside Pavilion
10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Island Way Grill
20 Island Way, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Rumba Island Bar & Grill
1800 Gulf to Bay Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33765, USA
Crabby's Bar & Grill Clearwater
333 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Cove Kitchen + Bar
601 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Caretta on the Gulf
500 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Marina Cantina
25 Causeway Blvd #101, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Soul Mediterranean Cuisine
486 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe
419 Poinsettia Ave, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Sandbar - Opal Sands Resort
430 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, USA
Frenchy's South Beach Cafe
351 S Gulfview Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
Columbia Restaurant Sand Key
1241 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33767, USA
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