Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Clearwater

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Updated 05 November 2026

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Clearwater? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyses more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favourites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Clear Sky Beachside Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1352)

$30 and under

American

Clearwater Beach

About the restaurant

Breakfast at Clear Sky Beachside Café is served with an upscale twist and features our very popular Bloody Mary Bar on the weekends and special events. Lunch and Dinner menus offer a fantastic dining experience prepared by Chef Manny. Enjoy an extensive mix of tapas and appetizers, gourmet burgers, aged steaks, and the freshest seafood on the beach. Explore our impressive selection of wines and handcrafted cocktails while listening to live music before taking in the beautiful sunset.

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Stephanie

Dined 7 days ago

Great experience!! Danielle is the best! We have never been disappointed with service at this location! Best breakfast on the beach!

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Kitchen & Bar at Safety Harbor

4.8

4.8 (1420)

$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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LisaGold

Dined 2 days ago

Had dinner on Thursday night and the food was great, the services was wonderful. Already planning to go back tomorrow!

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4.8

4.8 (742)

$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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Suzanne

Dined 5 days ago

Outstanding service as always! Food was plentiful and tasty.

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Daily News Restaurant-Fort Harrison Ave

4.8

4.8 (391)

$31 to $50

American

Clearwater

About the restaurant

Daily News Restaurant
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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VivianGold

Dined 3 days ago

The ambiance and decor with great food. What more could you ask for!

Crown & Bull

4.7

4.7 (469)

$30 and under

American

Dunedin

About the restaurant

Nestled in the heart of beautiful downtown Dunedin. Crown & Bull offers an upscale modern American fare. We pride ourselves on locally sourced food. We work with local farms and ranches to deliver the best ingredients possible. We have indoor and outdoor seating, live music on select days and a full bar with craft cocktails and local beers from local breweries.

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Rodney

Dined 7 days ago

Brunch was fantastic, server was exceptional and the food was delicious.

Clear Sky Club Haus

4.7

4.7 (468)

$30 and under

American

Palm Harbor

About the restaurant

Coming Soon!

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JohnGold

Dined on 28 Oct 2026

Fast, friendly, attentive service from Sarah; fried zucchini was delicious, chimichurri bowl was large, tasty and nicely seasoned while the 2 grouper tacos were on the small side but very good.

The District Bistro

4.6

4.6 (137)

$31 to $50

American

Clearwater

About the restaurant

The District Bistro is a modern American bistro bringing a fresh take on comfort and craft. We are a certified SEED OIL free restaurant. Our menu showcases crafted burgers, hand-cut steaks, and seasonal favorites, all made with a focus on quality and flavor. We also have a full bar serving crafted cocktails.

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SusanGold

Dined on 31 Oct 2026

Food was good. Atmosphere had a northeast bar ambiance. Our server Todd was outstanding

Ocean Seven at The Hiatus Hotel

4.6

4.6 (521)

$31 to $50

American

Clearwater Beach

About the restaurant

Ocean Seven is a fine dining destination perched on the 7th floor of The Hiatus Hotel, offering sweeping views of the Gulf. Specializing in elevated Floribbean cuisine, our menu highlights bold, vibrant flavors. Recently awarded the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and named an OpenTable Diners’ Choice Restaurant for 2025, we are proud to represent the best of Clearwater Beach dining. We have multiple seating options. Here are some things to consider when making a reservation. Our High-top seating is in our bar and lounge area which does have a clear view of the gulf. Our Outdoor seating is overlooking the gulf and beachfront. We do have a limited amount of seating on our terrace so reservations are highly recommended. When booking outdoors, please be aware of weather. While we will do our best to accommodate your reservation inside, we cannot guarantee it. If the outdoor option is not available your reservation will be in our main dining room.

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PennyGold

Dined 5 days ago

Excellent. Great knowledgable waiter. Food was great. Wine was great. Thank you

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Experience

Thanksgiving at Ocean Seven

Outpost 611 Local Eatery & Taphouse

4.4

4.4 (195)

$30 and under

American

Safety Harbor

About the restaurant

Local Clearwater family owned restaurant. We prepare homemade meals from classic American comfort food to European favorites. We have a large beer selection with 24 drafts and over 100 different bottle and can selections along with over 80 bourbons and a full bar. We offer a private dining area that is available for your next event! Outside dining is also available. Lastly, we have a full Belgian chocolate shop directly attached to the restaurant.

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KristyGold

Dined on 24 Oct 2026

Outstanding service I’m sorry I didn’t get the waitresses name. I did don’t remember she was delightful. The food was fabulous. Great place to go before you go to Ruth Eckert.

The Living Room on Main

4.5

4.5 (597)

$31 to $50

American

Dunedin

About the restaurant

Welcome home. The Living Room on Main is downtown Dunedin's award-winning, family-owned restaurant: a 5-time Creative Loafing Best Dunedin Restaurant and OpenTable Diners' Choice winner. Executive Chef Ian Merryman (5 years running Edison: food+drink lab in Tampa) leads a scratch kitchen serving upscale New American lunch, dinner and weekend brunch: coffee-crusted filet mignon, grilled black grouper, Japanese curry bolognese, tuna tartare and some of the best burgers in town. Craft cocktails, a wine list built for pairing and live music three nights a week make us Dunedin's go-to for date night, birthdays and big groups. Happier Hour runs weekdays 2PM to 6PM with $7 cocktails, wine and drafts. Weekend brunch has $25 bottomless mimosas. Weekly: Community Heroes Night Mondays, 2-for-Tuesdays, Welcome Home Wednesday, Ladies' Night Thursdays and Sunday Supper Club. A little fancy. A lot of home.

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David

Dined on 28 Oct 2026

This is a very adventurous menu, classic meets Japanese and Mexican. We enjoyed our dishes which pushed us to consider dishes we normally wouldn't think to order. Everything was well prepared, service was great, and the room catches your attention.

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