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. |