Boat Friendly Waterfront Restaurants - Part I: Clearwater Beach & Island Estates

Clearwater Beach, Florida ~ We have four local waterfront or beachfront restaurants on Island Estates and Clearwater Beach, Florida that are easily accessible by boat.

Are you a boater? Why not try something different today and plan on stopping into one of these local establishments when you're out boating.

Island Way Grill, located in the waterfront neighborhood of Island Estates. They have actually put in new boat docks behind their waterfront restaurant for just this purpose. Check it out. Their phone# is 727-461-6617

Crabby Bills Seafood Restaurant on Clearwater Beach is located just off the water, next to the Clearwater Marina, see the marina manager to dock up for dining. It's within walking distance of Pier 60, the beach and various attractions. Their phone# is 727-210-1313.

South Clearwater Beach is home to these 2 waterfront restaurants - Jimmy's Fish House & Iguana Bar and Shepard's Restaurant and Tiki bar - we encourage you to check them out.

Jimmy's Fish House is located on the beach at the Gulfview Resort on Clearwater Beach and their phone# is 727-446-9720

Shepard's is just north of the Sand Key Bridge. It is located on the channel heading to the Gulf of Mexico, however, there are no boat docks here - local boaters just drop an anchor and wade in. Be aware of the currents - strong currents can be a concern in these Clearwater waters. (see photo below)

Be prepared to find hundreds of other boats anchored on South Clearwater Beach at Shepards on the nice weekends and holidays. It's conveniently located between just north of Sand Key. Their phone# is 727-441-6875

Shepard's has a live webcam so you can always take a peek at what's happening on Clearwater Beach including the bridge to Sand Key waterfront condos can be seen in the background too.

Need a Boat Ramp for your boat?

The nearest boat ramp to Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Island Estates, Florida is the Seminole Street Boat Dock in Clearwater, Florida located off Alt US 19 / Ft. Harrison just north of Downtown Clearwater & Drew Street

• Address: 198 Seminole Street Clearwater Florida 33755
  Phone: 727-443-3207
• Fee: $5 for residents, $7 for non-residents;
• They have bait shop, gas and are open 24 hours a day.

However, if you have a small boat (under 15 ft) , jet ski, etc. you can use the FREE Clearwater Beach Recreational Complex Boat Ramp on Clearwater Beach, Florida Located at the eastern most point of Bay Esplanade next to the Clearwater Beach Recreational Complex off Mandalay Blvd.

• Address: 69 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767
• Fee: There is no fee to use this ramp.

This facility has handicap access, restrooms, boat ramp and parking.

If you go dining by boat - let us know how you liked it! If you find other great dining by boat spots be sure and let us know.

There has never been a better time to buy beach property - as a primary residence or an investment property. Buyers are finding that sellers of homes, condos & townhomes on Clearwater Beach, Sand Key or Island Estates are motivated to sell and qualified buyers, like you, working with us, are benefiting because we save you money and negotiate real bargains for you.

Clearwater Beach, Sand Key and Island Estate Homes are currently selling from as low as $649,500 to $4,000,000; We have a much larger selection of condos, townhomes & villas and the prices are more affordable ranging from $179,000 up to $4,000,000 as well.

If you want more details about the prices of Clearwater, Island Estates & Sand Key waterfront homes, condos, villas and townhomes? Here's our latest detailed article about what's happening right now in Clearwater Beach, Island Estates and Sand Key real estate:

• Clearwater Beach Home and Condo Update in Clearwater, Florida
• Island Estates Home and Condo Update in Clearwater, Florida
• Sand Key Home and Condo Update in Clearwater, Florida
• Island Estates, Clearwater Beach Florida Single Family Home Real Estate Update March 2007
• Island Estates, Clearwater Beach Florida Condo Real Estate Trends - through March 2007

If you would like our complete list of boat friendly restaurants in Pinellas county just call us at (727) 710-8035 or visit www.SearchClearwaterProperties.com and request FREE Boat Friendly Restaurant Guide - we're happy to facilitate your waterfront dining adventure!

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