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    Chris's Beachside

    4.6 (38 reviews)
    ModerateBars
    Closed 12:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    CHRIS'S BEACHSIDE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Mike M.

    When it comes to Beach Bars at St Pete, it's hard to find a better location or better people behind the pine than here!! Chris is super friendly and made us feel right at home. Beach Vball courts right out back as well! Stop in and stick around for a while, you'll be glad you did! Capt and Tenille approved!!!

    So I thought they open at noon but they don't! So I think it's whenever I guess it's always beach time
    Christina X.

    This place could have been a wonderful experience for one week we stayed at the hotel although it's a different owner from the hotel I was staying at, this pl is located by the hotel pool. It's a cute little tiki bar I think they serve limited drinks wine beer rum punch Bloody Mary and I don't believe they serve food. I have never ever been to a place where they have a check in offer yet they don't honor it and then you cannot reason with them whatsoever. I would have been drinking the rum punch every day the whole week I was there but it is totally their loss. One thing I want to mention is the people in st Pete Florida are the friendliest people I ever met. But you say one word they don't like they immediately become an evil. I will mention it more about Saint Pete residents when I write a review on city of Saint Pete.

    BBQ on the weekends from these guys.
    Elissa B.

    I stayed at The Plaza Beach Resort Hotel and Chris' Beachside is located out on their pool deck. This is a fun little "tiki bar" of sorts that offer beer and liquor and mixed drink options for decent prices. I got a Miami Vice (strawberry daiquiri and Pina colada mix) for $6. More recently they started having BBQ served on the weekends. Not a bad idea because you get pretty hungry sitting in the sun, but a little pricey. You can tell there are locals that swing in there regularly and then roll over to the sand volleyball courts. There are also multiple TVs showing sporting events and such. I would go back, but I wish they served actual bar food through their tiki bar..

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    Love the ambiance of this place and the bartenders/owners have all been great while we've stayed nearby.

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    7 years ago

    Chris is the best. This thatch roofed hut is my idea of paradise. Chillin N Grillin was awesome. 11/10 would hit up Chris's Beachside again.

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    7 years ago

    Best beachside tiki bar! Chill atmosphere and lovely sea breeze. Drinks are delish and Chris is the best!

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    Chris serves up cold beer in a very laid back environment. Great place and we'll definitely be back in the future.

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    8 years ago

    great place to watch or olay Beaxh Volleyball, have a drjnk and chill out. Very nice people and very down to eartch.

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    Pete beach, Chris's beachside bar is a fun place to hang out, especially the volleyball crowd as they have 2 permanent nets set up.

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