Where to Stay & Eat in Clearwater/St Pete
There is nothing we love more than exploring cities and finding the best places to visit during your stay. Lucky for us, and for you, we are based just outside of Tampa, Sarasota, and some of the most popular vacation destinations on the Gulf Coast. The Clearwater / St. Petersburg area is known for its artistic community, boutique hotels, amazing restaurants, and most importantly, warm weather for those snowbirds! If you are looking for places to eat, drink and stay on your next trip to Florida, pin this city guide for later!
The Karol
2675 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
“Charming yet refined, this hotel is a refreshing take on the modern hotel experience. My favorite part was the girly pops of pinks and how bright every space was, a photographer’s dream. Fun fact: The hotel was named after Florida’s first weather woman, Karol Kelly.” - Lily Cobb
Fenway Hotel
453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698
“This boutique-style hotel is part of Marriott's Autograph Collection Hotels. Waterfront views, cozy rooms, and Jazz music memorabilia scattered everywhere are some of the things you can expect to enjoy while staying at this quaint, yet modern hotel. The building was once home to the county's first radio station.” -Sabel Bezet
Hi-Fi Rooftop Bar, Fenway Hotel
453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698
“Whether you're staying at the hotel or not, you can visit the Hi-Fi Rooftop bar, open every day of the week. This rooftop boasts incredible ocean views (go during sunset), yummy cocktails, and anything from small bites to lunch and dinner.” - Sabel Bezet
Vantage Rooftop Bar, Karol Hotel
2675 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
“Located on top of the Karol Hotel, this bar has a great atmosphere where you can enjoy an amazing view of Tampa Bay as you sip on craft cocktails and eat some small bites.” -Lily Cobb
K Club Bar and Bistro, Karol Hotel
2675 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
“Here you can indulge in delicious, unique dishes inspired by the flavors of Florida. My picks were the Mushroom Bisque for an appetizer and I chose the Asian Chicken Crunch for my main course. If you are a foodie like me, you will not be disappointed!” - Lily Cobb
Hew Parol, Fenway Hotel
453 Edgewater Dr, Dunedin, FL 34698
“Besides the furniture and natural light that streams in, this restaurant is awesome. Lucky for you, I can attest to two opposite-ends-of-the-spectrum types of meals. When I went I got the burger, in all its glory, and truffle fries. Both were quite delicious. Lily got a caesar salad with grilled chicken. Yes it was garnished with the big shavings of parmesan cheese. C'est Bon.” -Sabel Bezet
Buya Ramen
911 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705
“This place has been a favorite dinner spot of mine for years now. I can't think of a time since I first tried it that it wasn't on my list of go-to places for date night. The environment is very cool and feels luxe. The pork belly buns are the appetizer to get. The crispy duck ramen is the entrée to get. Yum! You won't regret it. It's easily the best ramen around!” - Sabel Bezet
Red Mesa
4912 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33703
“Located in downtown St. Pete, this charming downtown restaurant has it all. I love the red brick building it is located in and I recommend sitting in the cute outdoor courtyard. For food, if you love nachos as much as me, you have to try the Nancho Sanchez with The People's Margarita for a good cocktail.” - Lily Cobb