Fodor's Expert Review Palm Pavilion Beachside Grill & Bar

$$$ Clearwater Seafood

Long heralded as one of the best spots for watching sunsets, this place also gets high marks for its fresh seafood. Seared tuna, gator bites, and wasabi scallops are among the more intriguing appetizers on the menu, which also has an assortment of bowls, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and wraps; entrées range from coconut shrimp or grilled salmon with a mango salsa to St. Louis–style barbecue ribs or marinated skirt steak. The restaurant is casual but not too casual, with a bit of a Tommy Bahama feel, so you may want to ditch the beach attire. Be advised that it gets pretty packed around sunset, when a live band plays island music and the margaritas flow.

Seafood Lunch Dinner Family $$$

Quick Facts

18 Bay Esplanade
Clearwater Beach, Florida  33767, USA

727-446–2642

palmpavilion.com

Known For:
  • Surprisingly good bar fare
  • Sunset festivities with live music
  • A bit less casual than some other beachside spots

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