6 of us went there for dinner, waitress was excellent, and food was exceptional, all of our friends enjoyed it, we will be going back again

Bascom's Chop house is our families celebration restaurant. Engagements, Birthdays you name it. The service is always impeccable and the atmosphere festive. From the first time you sit down until your dessert arrives and everything in between. In this visit we tried the steak tartare and it was so good. We most always order the ribeye and they cook it to perfection. And the cream brûlée is made so well with a great crispy top. If you let them know you are celebrating when you make your reservation they will make it special for you. read more

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My wife and I celebrated our 42 anniversary here.The service was superb our waiter Kristi could not do enough for us . She was constantly checking in on us and filling our waters. The food was EXCELLENT my wife and I had the prime rib dinner w/ sautéed spinach, and a baked potato, our dessert was a Keylime pie and a cannoli, which were both excellent.I would Definitely recommend this restaurant !!!! read more

Another amazing dinner! It's the best lobster bisque I've had in Saint Pete! Also the blueberry martini is one of my favorites! Also, the calamari is probably the tenders non-chewy. I've also had in Saint Pete it melts in your mouth.! read more

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My husband and I came here for my dad's birthday and it was my first visit. It's a very nice steakhouse! We arrived on a Tuesday and it quickly got packed due to their steak specials on Tuesdays. Service here is fantastic! I'm so glad quality service has not fully gone extinct! Our server was Jack Frost. I'm not kidding! He was a great server and really added to our experience despite some mix-ups he had. And I'm so sad that when he packed my leftovers, he forgot to put in my loaded baked potato and the creamed horseradish for my prime rib! Ugh! But I got over it because at one point, he accidentally came over with a to-go creme brulee that we didn't order. Then he felt bad about it and gave it to us on the house (on top of my dad's free birthday dessert). Okay, the food. Great food! I tried my stepmom's gapacho (did I spell that right?....basically rare thinly sliced steak) and WOW, I'm ordering that for myself next time!! DELISH! I had a bowl of lobster bisque and it was very tasty. The prime rib was great and Jack told us a few times that it's cooked for 12 hours. I was a bit surprised to hear this because we just made prime rib for Christmas and it was not cooking for 12 hours but was just as--if not more--tender! I do think the prime rib could use a much more flavorful exterior bark. I also had a cocktail called Caribbean Passion and it was also great! I would give this 4.5 stars technically, and I would definitely come back--especially for a special occasion! Check out their website for more details on their specials/discounts! read more

We had wanted to go in for a while so when we went in last night we tried a little bit of everything. The calamari was perfectly cooked. The flash fried lobster amazing. The French onion soup was sweet not savory. We didn't eat it. My spouse loved his blue cheese wedge as the dressing appeared to be from scratch. He got the wagyu steak and it was truly amazing. I had the black grouper in pecans and it was so delicious. We got the creamed corn and mushrooms to try. Both were good but the corn was better. For dessert we tried their chocolate mouse which was mostly whipped cream and tasted like pudding. We didn't eat it. The blueberry cheesecake however was perfect and delicious. We took a lot of food home but it was wonderful. Kelsey our waitress was on top of everything and just simply delightful. Had a wonderful evening. We will be back. read more

I was here for a private event and got the pork chop. Wow it was amazing! Juicy and full of flavor. The staff were very helpful as well. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Pork chop - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Ok don't ask what we were doing in Florida. Suffice to say it was a quick business trip and pretty exhausting. This is the land of strip malls and chain restraints and megastores so our expectations were pretty low. We were there just before the holidays and reservations were hard to get. When we pulled up at 8pm, it was clear why. This place is enormous and was filled to the brim with parties and families. Still we were serve promptly and the service was really good. We wanted to get our orders in as we had a 7am flight the next day and they were super accommodating. Suffice to say this is classic over the top American cuisines. For instance the appetizer is a maple glazed bacon. These things are enormous and at least inch think and list have a gallon of sugar and maple on them. I have to say they were delicious hit so rich I'm sure my boood glucose popped to 1M. They serve them dripping on foot high racks which is definitely an interesting presentation. They have a massive wine list and we had some very nice Italian wine. For our main course we tried the coffee crusted steak. I think it was a rib eye. The meat was well cooked but the coffee grounds meant that it couldn't really get the deep sear which we love so much. We couldn't have the sauce (dairy everywhere), so I'm sure that would add to the flavor. This was grain fed beef I think as the actually flavor was not that robust but it was very tender. Overall YMMV, but we like our steaks much more seared and then grass fed. The ambience was like an old English manor which is pretty interesting in suburban Florida but it worked. The happy families and people all around were great. The service was great and attentive and they were working really hard that day. For our party there was a 20% included gratuity and we definitely added to that. Nice spot in Clearwater :-) read more

Another great experience at Bascom's. Jerichow was our server tonight and despite it being business that usual, he was was very attentive and friendly. Our steaks were amazing, as always! Tender and cooked to perfection. We sat upstairs for the first time and there was some live music. Very romantic vibes, perfect for our date night. Looking forward to coming back again soon! read more

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PRIME BEEF? We ordered Prime ribeyes cooked MR and R and they were both very tough - very hard to cut through with the provided heavy steak knives (Prime ribeyes cut through almost like butter). Bascom's is clearly NOT serving Prime beef yet claiming on the menu that they are "Prime" steaks. I am very qualified to make this statement and very sad to make this discovery. I do not work for a competing restaurant or company (retired). Shame on you, Bascom's, we trusted you! NOTE: Management's comments in response to this review do not address the reality of what we encountered. A well marbled Prime ribeye cooked medium rare or rare never requires a saw to cut through it! This was a culinary injustice and downright theft of our money. You must take your customers as fools. read more

I came here for a business dinner earlier this week and had a wonderful time! Excellent food and great service in an elegant setting! I began the evening with Bascom's Smokey Old Fashioned, which was both beautifully presented and delicious! The Billionaire's Bacon - with a tasty black pepper coating - was quite tasty (and I normally don't even enjoy bacon)! I enjoyed my six ounce filet, as well as the multiple side dishes our table shared. The wait staff was attentive, prompt, and took good care of our group. The space had a traditional steakhouse feel. Overall, we had a great experience here! This is definitely an excellent spot for a business dinner. read more

Thursday evening I had the privilege of dining at Bascom's Chop House for the first time. The restaurant was quite busy so we opted to sit upstairs at the bar for a quieter dining experience. We started our dining experience with a few cocktails and the crab cake appetizer. The crab cake was a blend of spices and panko mixed with fresh lump crab, house made remoulade, paprika with a tomato and arugula salad. I also opted for the French onion soup, a beefy and herbaceous broth with garlic croutons, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses and green onion. It came out piping hot and was delicious. For the main entree I went with the Lamb Chops, fresh white lamb, three double cut chops. The lamb chops were very good and meaty and were deliciously paired with the enhancement chimichurri sauce. My only complaint was the lamp chops were quite fatty. My guest went with a 12 oz medium cooked filet. The tenderness & flavor were top tier. For the side we decided to split the Lobster Mac & Cheese which was absolutely Devine. It was extremely creamy with large clumps of lobster meat and more than enough to share. Although I was extremely full I did keep room for dessert. We were lucky enough to snag what we were told was the last Bread Pudding for the night. This dessert is not on the main menu but I believe is a seasonal item. It was absolutely delicious and without a doubt the best breading pudding I've ever had. It paired perfectly with the expresso martini as well. I also had to take a salted flourless chocolate Torte home. I did try a bite and it was also delicious with the perfect amount of richness. The service at the bar was phenomenal & her recommendations were extremely helpful. I highly recommend Bascom's and would certainly visit again. read more

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Subject: Immediate Attention Needed: Disturbing Experience at Bascoms Clearwater, Fl I visited Bascom's on August 15, 2025 to celebrate my birthday and unfortunately encountered several issues that I feel should be brought to your attention. The oysters ($35) were of very poor quality--tiny, slimy, and unpleasant. The chicken marsala was unbalanced in flavor, overly sweet, and paired with runny mashed potatoes. The only Chardonnay offered by the glass was $20, which felt disproportionate for the quality provided. More concerning, while at the upstairs bar for an after-dinner Sambuca, I observed a cockroach crawling on the floor near the bar. When I alerted staff, it was simply crushed by the manager with a napkin at hand in full view of guests. Given Bascom's reputation, these issues raise serious concerns about both food quality and sanitation. I expect to hear how Bascom's will address these concerns to prevent future guests from experiencing the same. Sincerely, Ms. Fort read more

Bascom's Chop House - Mini oysters disconnected from large shell. - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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The food was soooo good and fulfilling. Thankful for leftovers. The ambiance of the restaurant is really great, the lighting truly sets the mood. The service is probably the best thing about Bascom's. Everyone is very friendly, attentive & knowledgeable. We had a nice spread consisting of shrimp, bison, lobster Mac n cheese and a beef pasta containing mushrooms, tomatoes and beef. My review doesn't do this place justice. Stop by and see for yourselves how great Bascom's is! read more

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Most definitely, "elegant". Very nice, upscale steakhouse. Our steaks were seasoned and cooked well. I had the filet, my friend, the prime rib. Having to pay extra for all sides didn't sit well with me. $49 & $36 for a piece of meat on a plate with nothing by onion straws? It seems like a small dollop of mashed potatoes, rice, or a few pieces of broccoli would be an easy add. The bread was appreciated but it would be better if warm. There are a lot of wine options. I opted for a nice cab; he got a beer. The baked lobster and cheese appetizer was tasty but had very little lobster to be honest. 6 very small pieces in an escargot vessel smothered in cheese. We were seated right away even without reservations. It was quite early. Our waitress was very professional and nice. read more

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Service was great. We had a large group and everyone else loved their dinner, but me I got scallops sent them back because they were not cooked all the way. brought a new dish of scallops that were still not cooked. Just very disappointed. read more

This place was awesome. My ribeye steak was cooked to perfection. The flavor was out out of this world. It's prob a good thing I do not live in Florida or I would be eating too much red meat coming to this place all the time. Billionaire bacon has a little too much pepper for me. That was alright. If you like pepper and sugar, give it a try. Customer service was outstanding. Why the 4 stars not the 5...sides were good but I've had better. 4 star worthy is still good! read more

Bascom's Chop House After evacuating for Hurricane Milton with 9 family members and 7 pets, I promised myself a proper steak dinner once things settled. On Thursday, after returning home, I saw on Facebook that Bascom's would reopen on Friday at 5 pm. I quickly booked a reservation for 7 pm. When I arrived, the place was bustling--no surprise, given that it was not only a Friday night but also one of the few open spots. Despite the crowd, I was seated within minutes. I started with an EH Taylor Small Batch bourbon and a Bell's Octoberfest beer--a seasonal and satisfying choice. For my appetizer, I ordered the French Onion Gratinee ($12). It arrived piping hot--almost dangerously so--but it was absolutely delicious. The rich, beefy broth, combined with the garlic croutons, melted Swiss and Parmesan, and green onions, was comforting and flavorful. My only critique was that a few of the onion pieces were that of the outside layer of the onion and were too tough to bite through. Overall, I'd rate the soup 8/10. For my main course, I went with the Creekstone Farms Bone-In Ribeye--a generous, all-natural 22oz cut ($54)--along with a side of the mushroom medley ($11) and a loaded baked potato ($9). I ordered the steak medium rare, and it was cooked perfectly. The steak was tender, juicy, and well-marbled, with just the right amount of fat expected from a ribeye. I only managed to finish half and took the rest home, but every bite I had was exceptional. The baked potato was perfectly dressed, fluffy, and flavorful. The mushroom medley had a nice garlic flavor, though I felt $11 was a bit steep for what appeared to be just button mushrooms--I would have preferred a mix of varieties for the price. Overall, the meal was a solid 9/10. William, my server, was attentive and provided excellent service throughout. It felt like almost every manager in the restaurant stopped by to check on my experience, which added a nice touch. It was a fantastic dinner, especially after the stress of the storm, and it seemed like everyone there felt the same. I'll definitely be back. read more

Bascom's Chop House - French Onion Gratinee - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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The food was absolutely amazing. What was disappointing was how our server was somewhat neglectful. The chef was able to accommodate my allergies which is nice, it is very hard finding places who can honor Gluten Free. The Old Fashioned drink presentation was very unique and contributed positively towards the experience. I do wish our server was more attentive to us, I feel that we were overlooked as the majority of the crowd is on the older scale and seeing a younger couple at such a costly restaurant was expected to not tip well or be taken quite as seriously. I do feel that there were many missed opportunities due to the fact that the waitress barely came around to us. We ordered the bacon as an appetizer and would have ordered more. Also our drinks were empty, and then I needed some help with the menu in regards to what could be GF and she was nowhere to be found. For quite some time. Our tab came to just under $350. I do expect a better acknowledgment from our waitress, especially at that cost. Overall, only because of the food, we will return. read more

Bascom's Chop House - RL USDA Prime Porterhouse, glazed baby carrots, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, scalloped potatoes, Wagyu Ribeye - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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I always love a good steak and Bascums didn't disappoint. The food was great, decent atmosphere considering how busy it was... The service was fantastic from the moment we walked in to the moment we left.. thank you for a nice meal and a great experience. read more

Nice yet not stuffy. You can bring the kids here. They even have activity books for them! The apps are the main attraction. We ordered the clothesline bacon (delicious), lobster escargot, garlic shrimp, fried lobster, bread service, porterhouse, cream spinach, mashed potatoes, creme brûlée and key lime pie. The steak was good don't get me wrong but not amazing. It def wasn't the star. The meal in its entirety was great. Brought my 4 kids. They all loved it as well. Signed up for the loyalty program cuz we def will be back. It's right up there with Berns for me. read more

My wife and I made dinner reservations for two on October 31st. Our first mistake was using OpenTable to book it, we told them it was our anniversary and hoped for an intimate dinner, When the Woman seated us, it was in a hallway off the bar on right where two large parties were sectioned off from us on the left. It turned out to be noisy and the constant traffic from waiters going to and from the two parties was distracting I constantly felt we were going to be beaned on the head by a tray or something flying off. My second mistake was not asking to be moved, But I didn't want the drama. I don't even remember What we ate but we didn't enjoy the meal or the service. Thomas c. read more

Our waiter Mark was awesome. Very attentive. The ambiance is nice. We were seated near the bar and it was a little loud. The food is amazing. Steaks very tender and delicious. We had shrimp for our Appetizers. The garlic cream sauce and shrimp cocktail. It was the best. For sides we had grilled asparagus Oscar with lump crab meat. They were yummy. My husband had the porter house ave it was cooked to perfection and delicious. I had the Australian New York strip. It was very tender and juicy. I would recommend this restaurant. We will be returning to try other items. read more

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Great atmosphere , service, but most important is the food! Well experience in the food industry, so I am very finicky in everything when it comes to great food, service, cleanliness! You'd be doing yourself a service to come here! read more

Bascom's Chop House - Double Porkchop - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

We've been in love with this place since 2019 and visited every time we are in Clearwater usually celebrating birthdays. This time we were in for mine and my daughter's birthday and enjoyed everything as always. We didn't have a chance to take pictures of the desserts because we ate them at once! We had Truffle fries, few salads, pecan flounder and steak. The food was delicious. Jason was very knowledgeable and pleasant. And the whole atmosphere is perfect very fancy and exquisite. Can't wait to celebrate here our next time! read more

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Everything! It's perfect! My son and I had great scallop appetizers, wonderful steaks and the staff was attentive and helpful! Will definitely go back, and have spread the word to my friends! Susan Pearce read more

Steak filet was 1" thick, marginal meal and over priced. At McDonald's now, still hungry!

Bascom's is our go to place if we want steak or chops. The service and ambiance is relaxing and very enjoyable. It is a place we go for special occasions as it is a little pricey, about $90pp (9oz fillet & pork chop) with apps, sides and a drink but so delicious wish we could do every week. They do have specials if you don't mind eating after 8pm that are affordable. The waitstaff is the best, attentive but not hovering. Parking can be a challenge when they are busy but they do have valet parking too. We have enjoyed every meal we have had there. Dress code says business casual but we have seen Florida casual, dresses to shorts worn. Highly recommend. read more

had such a great dinner tonight, and a huge part of that was our server, Kim. She was genuinely so sweet, attentive, and really knew the menu inside and out. Her recommendations were spot on, but the real standout was the dessert she suggested -- "The Kim." It was incredible and honestly the perfect way to end the meal. read more

Celebrated my birthday yesterday here. The food was amazing and the drinks outstanding. But the waitress Thy was not very personable and we felt VERY rushed our bread was just placed in top of the menu my husband had to move the food off the menus. We received our check with our dessert? What if we wanted something else ? Also the waitress told my husband sorry I charged you for the dessert , but I took it off . Ok but never did she acknowledge the birthday. The whole experience was just lacking . And this was not our first time coming to Boscom's . A little disappointed with the dinner last night . read more

My first time here. Sadly, not as good as I had hoped. The good news: My French Onion Soup was a very good start. Lots of cheese, flavorful broth. Our server was pleasant and attentive. I chose to have the garlic shrimp appetizer and asparagus for my main. The shimp came in an opaque orange sauce that spoke more of paprika than of garlic. They were over cooked but still palatable (it's very difficult for shrimp to be cooked so badly I refuse to eat it) but I should have sent the asparagus back. Mostly over-large, woody spears with only two small, properly trimmed stalks. No seasoning at all and no sign of a grill. I ordered the flourless chocolate torte to take home for dessert. It was delicious, but a friend at the table exclaimed "I didn't know they had mini-desserts!" Yes. It was tiny. read more

Valet was quick and kind. Table was ready for our reservation. Great dining environment, not too loud. Appetizers were great- calamari and deviled eggs. Steak fantastic! read more

The service was incredible and server was great. However, the food was a huge disappointment. I have never complained on my food at a restaurant but my scallops was so undercooked they were slimy in the middle. The waiter took them back then they came back black but at least not slimy. My husband got the Japanese steak which he said was not impressive. For the money it cost you expect better food. And have had better food experiences and expensive locations. read more

The food is always prepared perfectly. I have never had bad service and the restaurant is always warm and cozy

We have lived 17 minutes from this restaurant for 4 years and driven by it about a million times. We decided for our 13th anniversary to try this for our celebration. I kinda wished we had sooner. First, the service is top notch. The food could have sucked and the service would have made up for it. The food did not suck. We had the Saturday special, which was the 14oz filet and lobster. with 2 sides. Caribbean lobster. I didn't know they had lobster down there. We had the Gouda Mac and cheese with mashed potatoes. food was absolutely incredible. The filet had a sear or crust on it I had never had before. At first it was different and it quickly became excellent. Since it was our anniversary we received a complementary crème brûlée which was also incredible. Pricing is decent too for what you get in return. We will definitely be back here again ! read more

Our server was very nice and really liked him. BUT! Totally not worth it. The scallops were way undercooked and like eating slime. We sent them back and they came back super burnt. It was like the chef punished US for HIM serving undercooked scallops. I ordered the very expensive Japanese Wagyu steak, it was very burnt on one side so they hid the charred side on the bottom hoping I wouldn't notice it. I ended up just scraping off the burn because after what they did to the scallops I figured the chef would have his precious little pussy feelings hurt and spit on the steak. So I just delt with it myself. I promise I won't come back! read more

Amazing date night spot for me and my fiancé! The service is quick and efficient plus he loved that he was able to see the bar TVs for the game from our favorite booth. It is still very intimate and the food is always so delicious and perfectly presented. I usually get the lamb chops or salmon. He will get porterhouse or bolognese pasta (when it's available). We usually end with a sorbet or seasonal ice cream. read more

Food was incredible and service as well. The ambience is amazing too. We really enjoyed our ourselves.

Bascom's was such a delicious dinner. They put a twist on all common items found at steakhouses, so it's guaranteed to spice up your usually out-to-eat routine! My group started with their classic bacon strips. They are pricey, but it is worth it! Only order if you are a pepper fan, though, as the taste is very prominent. For my entree, I got the lobster tails. They were breaded which added some interesting flavor. It also came with rice and asparagus. I ended up having leftovers, but it was great! We closed down the restaurant, so we got our dessert to go. It was great to eat it in my PJs winding down for the night. Overall, great experience! The service is friendly, and the ambiance is upscale. read more

Bascom's Chop House - Billionaire's Bacon - Steakhouses Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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A delicious meal fit for kings! Alyssa was super nice and accommodating as was all the staff we interacted with. The dining room was comfortable and quiet with dim lighting. Mom and dad had filet mignon served with yummy onion strings. I had the 18oz ribeye. Our sides were yummy asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. I tried the smoked fashioned with the recommended Whistle Pig which was yummy and a Gravel Pit Pinot from Russian River. We took home the blueberry cheesecake provided by the restaurant for free for dad's birthday. All in all a wonderful meal. read more