Fine Restaurants at a Reasonable Cost

Friendly Fisherman

When you arrive, you'll find a binder filled with detailed information about area restaurants, including copies of menus and our comments right in our condo. The following Madeira Beach area restaurants are a short list of some of our favorites - you are bound to discover others during your stay! We also listed the "Roaring 20's Pizza & Pipes," 15 mi. north of Sarasota, for pipe organ enthusiasts who don't mind the drive. Dozens of other fine restaurants in the area are awaiting your discovery.

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. New seafood restaurant at John's Pass 185 Boardwalk Pl
Madeira Beach
(727) 397-4867 Well-known for its shrimp, but offers a wide array of seafood and baby back ribs. Margaritas shaken at the table.
CADDY'S WATERFRONT Beachfront bar & grill on Sunset Beach. 9000 Gulf Blvd
Treasure Island
(727) 360-4993 Great tables right in the sand or on the deck. Deli, burgers, BBQ, seafood baskets. Breakfast too. Live entertainment weekends. Kid's menu.
CAFE DE FRANCE French 15225 Gulf Blvd (727) 392-8627 French cuisine in an intimate restaurant.
CONCH REPUBLIC GRILL Seafood 16699 Gulf Blvd. (727) 320-0536 Key West casual. Great fish sandwiches. Happy hour 2-7 pm. Deck. Try the Gumbo!
DAIQUIRI DECK & OCEANSIDE GRILL Bar & grill 14995 Gulf Blvd
(Easy Walk)
(727) 393-2706 Short walk to this bar and grill, live entertainment nightly, pool and game tables, great menu, outside deck.
DOCKSIDE DAVE'S Bar & Grill 14701 Gulf Blvd
(Easiest Walk)
(727) 392-9399 Walk across the street to Dockside Dave's for a great grouper sandwich.
FRIENDLY FISHERMAN Seafood 150 John's Pass Boardwalk (727) 391-6025 Waterfront at John's Pass Village. Breakfast too. Nice views.
GATOR'S CAFE & SALOON Sports grill & bar Kingfish Wharf on south side of John's Pass (727) 367-8951 Nightspot famous for rock music, drink specials and local Univ of Florida fans. Quieter for lunch. Dock for boaters. Great views of John's Pass. Big menu.
THE ORIGINAL FROG POND Breakfast & lunch 16909 Gulf Blvd.
Redington Beach
(727) 392-4117 Popular for brunch since 1982. Share enormous portions. Try the fritatta (open-faced omelet).
LOBSTER POT Seafood 17814 Gulf Blvd (727) 391-8592 Pricey seafood. Early bird specials 4:30 to 5:45. Casual.
MARIO'S RESTORANTE Italian 14995 Gulf Blvd
(Easy Walk)
(727) 397-4971 Short walk to this cozy Italian restaurant with early bird specials and a kid's menu. Moderate. Next to Dairquiri Deck.
McDONALDS RESTAURANT America's most scenic McDonalds. Tom Stuart Causeway Waterfront fast food on Boca Ciega Bay with a great view and outside deck to enjoy a Big Mac. Best buy for view.
ORIGINAL PIZZA & RESTAURANT Italian 15103 Madeira Way
(Moderate Walk)
(727) 395-9990 Reasonable prices and great food. Delivery. Very close to condo.
ROARING 20'S PIZZA & PIPES Pizza & pasta 6750 North U.S. 301, Ellenton, FL (15 mi. north of Sarasota) (941) 723-1733 Main attraction is the "Mighty Wurlitzer," an authentic pipe organ with a rich history.
SALT ROCK GRILL Steaks, seafood & more 19325 Gulf Blvd (727) 593-7625 Giant steaks and seafood cooked over a wood fired grill, such as Fire Roasted Lobster Tail. Most seating offers nice water views. Boaters welcome. Early-bird specials between 4 & 5 pm. Outstanding!
SCULLEY'S & THE BIG HUT Seafood 90 John's Pass Boardwalk (727) 393-7749 "The Big Hut," 70' waterfront Tiki bar. Live music.
SUBWAY Submarine sandwiches 15031 Gulf Blvd
(Moderate Walk)
(727) 398-6798 Sandwich shop chain
SWEET SAGE COFFEE CAFE Cafe-style menu 16725 Gulf Blvd (727) 391-0453 Breakfast & lunch only. Afternoon tea in formal tea room. Delightful garden seating. Gift shop.
THE WINE CELLAR Continental American Cuisine 17307 Gulf Blvd (727) 393-3491 Serving the beaches for 18 years. Wines. Early-bird specials until 6 pm. Monday buffet.