Our Favorite Places

Stay local. Enjoy local.

Groupers on the gulf

A wonderful family-owned restaurant where you are welcomed and treated like part of the family. With a diverse coastal-inspired cuisine featuring fresh seafood, classic American dishes, and vibrant Mexican flavors.

Indian Rocks Cafe Deli and Market

This café offers a delightful fusion of organic coffee, handcrafted espresso drinks, fresh breakfast options, and customizable deli sandwiches, all served with a focus on quality ingredients and a welcoming atmosphere, featuring a variety of gluten-free and healthy choices for breakfast and lunch.

Local deli, cafe, and market in Indian Rocks Beach, FL
Local deli, cafe, and market in Indian Rocks Beach, FL
IRB Creamery

Our son's favorite stop in all of IRB. A short walk from the house with dozens of ice creams, candies, toys, and sodas. There's always room for ice cream.

Guppy's on the Beach

Guppy's offers a diverse selection of coastal cuisine with a gourmet twist, featuring fresh seafood, innovative small plates, handcrafted pastas, and savory meat dishes, complemented by artisan salads and house specialties in a vibrant, beachside setting.

Salt Rock Grill, Indian Shores

This upscale seafood and steakhouse specializes in fresh, locally sourced fish, premium cuts of meat, and creative culinary presentations, offering a diverse menu that includes gourmet burgers, artisan salads, and decadent desserts in a refined coastal setting.

Nekton Surf Shop

Nekton Surf Shop proudly celebrates a family-owned and operated surf legacy. Whether you’re a beach bum, ocean lover, or core surfer, don’t worry we’ve got you covered.

Chicago Jaqx

Chicago Jaxq Pizzeria Grill & Tap serves American comfort food with snacks like mozzarella sticks and onion rings, various pizzas, hearty sandwiches including Philly cheesesteaks, and customizable premium burgers. The menu also features salads with diverse dressings and a children's section, making it suitable for family dining.

Maggie Maes on the Bluffs

Maggie Mae's in Belleair Bluffs, Florida, offers a comprehensive menu with breakfast and lunch served all day. Breakfast choices include pancakes, French toast, Benedicts, Southern-style options, and three-egg omelets. The lunch menu features sandwiches, wraps, soups, and salads. There are heart-healthy choices and a kid's menu, ensuring options for every diner. The menu is rounded out with a variety of side dishes and beverages.

Sculley's Seafood

Sculley's Seafood Restaurant offers a diverse seafood menu, featuring appetizers like calamari and coconut shrimp, and entrees such as seafood mac and cheese and customizable seafood boils. Handheld options include shrimp Po’ Boy and grouper sandwiches, alongside soups, salads, and sides. Dessert choices include chocolate molten lava cake and Key lime pie. The beverage menu includes wines, cocktails, and beers.

Guilty Sea Sports Pub

This restaurant offers a robust menu centered on classic American cuisine with a creative twist. Starters range from Crispy Zucchini Sticks to Loaded BBQ Pork Nachos and Korean BBQ Brussels Sprouts. The menu features handhelds like gourmet hot dogs, quesadillas, and smash burgers. Entrees include Moonshine Ribs and Big Fish Plate. Philly steaks, sandwiches, and customizable salads are available, alongside a variety of wings and shrimp with multiple sauces and rubs.

Smuggler's Cove Mini Golf

Pirate-themed mini-golf course featuring waterfalls, caves & live alligators that visitors can feed.

Dolphin Racer Tours

The Dolphin Racer offers our feel favorite "race with dolphins" with a narrated cruise of the scenic waterways surrounding the beautiful Gulf Beaches. The boat creates a large wake in its path, inviting the dolphin to jump and body surf alongside. This bright yellow vessel has an open deck for seating up to 120 passengers.