I am happy to know this establishment does not allow disrespectful guests disrupting the beautiful atmosphere. The wings are great! Derek the manager is not afraid of constructive criticism, he was amazing. Lyndsay is always a delight to speak with. Overall great experience, the tacos are awesome!! read more

Slow service (ex: was not busy at all), over priced food (ex: $21 sliders that were bone dry), forgotten items (ex: ranch, forgetting to grab drink orders) 2/5 wouldn't return but i'm sure prime spring break times or tourist times they probably up their game i hope read more

Cute bar right across the street from the beach! I stopped for a quick lunch where I got a mimosa ($9) that was super small and I tried the so cal wrap which was full of flavor and super good. The service was quick and our server was amazing. I would stop here again when in Clearwater and looking for a quick meal. read more

Surfside Taphouse - SO-CAL CHICKEN WRAP - Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

18% tip tacked onto bill for 3 people. Waitress never said anything. I paid and added a 22% tip on the bill on the electric checkout. Saw the policy on a table on the way out. Garbage policy...tips are reflection of service. It's also reasonable for servers to tell you that's happening when you are paying your bill. read more

Bar and kitchen open till 2am! That is a plus, decently priced food, clean place, staff was nice. No one seated us we found a table and sat lol they had live music playing which was cool. Had a group of 8 and they served us pretty quick. I ordered the pretzel and mozzarella sticks. No complaints drinks are made super strong also. read more

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Came here for one drink as it was super hot outside and I enjoy the drink just didn't expect to pay so much for it read more

Surfside Taphouse - Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

I ordered from uber eats. The portions are massive!! Seafood perfectly cooked. Even better the next day. Worth the extra monies for uber read more

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Went to Surfside this week and ordered one of their $7 specials (picture attached). When I got the bill it was actually $15. The waitress said, "You got the bigger drink version. I can see how that would be deceiving, but that is how the bartender markets it." Take a look at the picture and let me know how you would ever come to the conclusion that this is a $15 item! A very deceptive way to do business. read more

Surfside Taphouse - Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

Sam the bartender is non stop action and makes a great drink! Top notch for sure. Saw him on both our visits. Food, a great grouper sandwich! Fried mushrooms were really good and the snow crab legs were pretty good. Swapped the rice and broccoli for the fries and coleslaw, perfecto! Jeff G provided music the night we were there for dinner and he was definitely entertaining. read more

worst food ever like, the spegeti is plain and all the other food is grossed the only thing that was good the frys where plain too, and the tortilla chips where fine but why is they different colors read more

Very busy and the servers seemed a bit overwhelmed. The grilled Mahi was tasty; fish and chips were ok. read more

Amazing food! Amazing service! The environment is very welcoming and "fun. Our server was absolutely amazing she was so sweet and attentive! Constantly made sure my drinks were filled and cheers to the bartender my drinks tasted amazing read more

Came here on our first night vacationing, we were seated immediately, food was good, server was very nice! Nice little spot, is a little pricey, but overall a good visit! read more

Our crew posted up here to watch the Steelers v Ravens game on Christmas Day (they are supposedly a Steelers bar) and everybody was happy we did. Aside from the Netflix buffering issues and the Steelers' pitiful performance, the place is a great spot to view sports, with several rows of screens arranged at various levels in different parts of the bar, a well-oiled service setup and above-average food options. Tap list is kinda skimpy for a so-called 'taphouse' but there's a full bar and wine here too, so no one will leave thirsty. There's outdoor seating toward the front, and the bar is narrow, but deep, so it's darker in back where there are no windows. A mix of tables and bench seating makes for a cozy vibe. My San Diego fish tacos (mahi mahi) were perfectly prepared and came in a pretty big portion size, so no complaints here and our server brought a perfect balance of concern and action - and she was pretty busy, but never flustered. Prices are reasonable too, considering this is a super touristy part of Clearwater Beach (parking can be tricky). That said, bear in mind that this is practically at the heart of the tourist district, with hotels and resorts right across the street, and beach access just a block further, so it's nice that they take reservations. A better than average sports bar, and not divey to boot. read more

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Arrived here with a group of friends about 8 PM, we were fortunate to get the high top to the right of the entrance which is absolutely the prime spot, the open air setting came with a nice breeze, a great view of the street and an elevated view of the interior of the bar and right next to the small stage. Our primary server was Kelce who was amazing all night but really the entire staff here went above and beyond. We ordered a few buckets of beers, I think everyone enjoyed a few crafted cocktails and we also partook in a number of shots before ordering several appetizers and a few orders of their delicious wings. This was our last outing together after a week of conference meetings so everyone was excited to wrap up the week and head home, but not before having a night out on the town. Everyone loved the food and thought the service was outstanding so we settled in for some great conversation and toasted to a great week just as the entertainment started and let me tell you this guy rocked it with selections across all genres - this place on this night was awesome... read more

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The Surfside Taphouse could best be described as a typical beachside restaurant geared towards its generally touristy clientele. The dining area is essentially a large open bar area with high top tables. There are plenty of TVs, and it seems like the perfect spot to watch sports. I got the Mountain of Nachos as an appetizer with plans to order an entree later. When they brought out the nachos, it was apparent why it was called a Mountain. The nachos were piled high with queso, jalapeños, tomatoes, grilled chicken, sour cream, guacamole, and lettuce. The veggies were fresh, the queso creamy and hot, and chicken had been grilled to order. It should also be noted that unlike most "loaded nacho" dishes which just add the topping to the top layer of the nachos, Surfside layered the toppings throughout. Seriously good nachos.... and so big that I couldn't finish them, and was stuffed. I visited during the 2024 Men's NCAA Basketball Championship game so they were relatively busy. I sat at the bar and enjoyed a few drinks which were refilled quickly by the bartender. The Nachos came out within 10 minutes of me ordering them. The only negative of the experience had nothing to do with the establishment or staff, but an incredibly drunk patron that was harassing myself and others. The staff did the right thing by cutting her off, making sure with me that she wasn't bothering me, and eventually took action to remove her from the bar when it became too much. They did an excellent job handling the situation. I'd definitely come back for a drink or the mozzarella sticks... they looked pretty darn good too. read more

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My husband and I stopped here for a few drinks, service was wonderful! We had a great time chatting with Sarah! We appreciate her kindness and great service! read more

Mozzarella stick are amazing, Mahi tacos are aweful! Music by Jeff was fantastic! Great location on the strip of Clearwater beach. Prices standard- $20 for two Mahi tacos. Several TVs. Cute place. read more

Very nice people here, we missed breakfast the day before but came back here for brunch and caught it just in the nic of time. Waffle and egg sliders were amazing and our server Kenneth was very nice and had a great since of humor as we were sad it was our last day in Clearwater. The atmosphere was great, we ate outside, so it was cool to people watch at the same time. This place is magical as it turns into a totally different place at night. We will be back here, when we come back to Clearwater Beach. Keep up the great work read more

Drink was good but the blonde bartender was extremely rude and condescending to me and my friends bc we looked young. Threw my ID back instead of handing it to me. After one drink she closed us out. We'll take our business elsewhere. read more

Good atmosphere, live music was a plus. Great patio for people watching. Eclectic Menu, lots of options. read more

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Lindsey is the greatest server ever! I will with out a doubt come back here no questions asked

Great food most things 20 or more but great atmosphere, they have multiple TVs to watch games or fights. Right off the beach! Def check out

We stopped in for a quick drink and an appetizer during an afternoon walk. Since it was around 2pm-ish on a Monday we were able to walk right in and sit down. I ordered "Surf Sex" and my husband had an IPA draft. We shared the buffalo shrimp appetizer. The drinks and the appetizer were great, and I definitely recommend the shrimp though be warned you only get 6 for $17 and there are definitely other options in the area that give you more bang for your buck. read more

Surfside Taphouse - Surf Sex and IPA - Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

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We wandered past this spot a few times and finally decided to check it out. We started with the mozzarella sticks, which were just okay. 4 come in an order, and they are huge! I got the chicken zangers with medium heat sauce and could have easily handled the hot. The medium has good flavor, but no heat. The Nashville hot sandwich had more heat and a great flavor. Their seasoned fries are delicious- perfect for a dive bar type of setting! Our bartender was super kind and attentive. If you need a quick dinner or snack, this would be worth the time to check it out! read more

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EXTREMELY overpriced, beverages $5 and they have no To Go cups to take a refill!!! Service was okay but had to go up and ask for a refill!

Tried breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is quick and staff is extra nice. Good selection of beers as well. We tried the tacos and they were good. You can mix and match. Sort of dark inside so if you like light sit towards the front. read more

The food was NOT good. Tried the grouper tacos, the steak tacos, Cobb salad and burger. Literally nothing was worth eating and it was expensive. Had lots of TVs for sports and the drinks were good but don't eat here! read more

Food - Started with the chips and salsa. Good, but nothing too exciting. Taco Tuesday so we decided to try some different tacos. Had the San Diego Fish Tacos, Shrimp Tacos, SURFSIDE STEAK TACOS, and Grouper Tacos. I think the shrimp tacos were really good! The cilantro sauce was really fresh and excellent flavor. I enjoyed the blue cheese in the steak tacos! The San Diego tacos were excellent as well. Service - was good. She was helpful with suggestions on food not as much on beer selection. Ambiance - Typical dark sports bar with several TVs and sports atmosphere. read more

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Amazing food ! Amazing service ! We got flatbread, burgers and cheese steak. All were exceptional! Small bar but great !!! Definitely worth stopping read more

Nice beach bar but be forewarned! The drinks and food are gigantic!!! Nice service, clean restrooms! read more

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Avoid, served burned crispy biscuits and gravy then after not eating them charged me full price. Praying on tourists. read more

Surfside Taphouse - Burnt offering - Bars Near Me - Clearwater, Florida

The food was amazing! The service was great ! Would definitely return! Thanks Krystal!

I excepted some decent food but instead I got robbed. The prices for everything is outrageous.

Service is friendly and food was great! (The bottomless mimosas were great as well!) I ordered the double cheeseburger omelette and my fiancé had the breakfast burrito. Right on Clearwater beach so the setting is great for people watching if you're sitting outside. We live in riverview which is about an hour away but will definitely come back to try lunch or dinner read more

We have the sweetest younger waitress here. We had a pretty big group with 7 adults and 7 kids. The waitress did so great taking our orders and dealing with all the different ticket among our group and dealing with the multiple kids. For dinner I ended up getting the cauliflower appetizer and it was delicious!! Pretty larger choice of menus items to pick from. The other waitresses that were there didn't seem to enjoy their job or have the patients so we were fortunate not have them. We played music on the jukebox and sang along with the songs and ended up getting up and dancing on the small dance area by the bar. The patrons were all smiles and some even joined in. But the waitresses seemed annoyed. read more

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Surfside taphouse is conveniently located on one of the main streets on the island. Looking for something different, then a hotel food we ventured across the street from the beach and settled in for lunch and drinks. We started with appetizers of buffalo dip and wings. Both were actually very good. Just enough heat, but not too much on the buffalo dip or wings. For lunch everybody chose hamburgers in the burgers were done well and the french fries were crinkle fries. For a Taphouse, the selection of local beers was not as fast as I would've expected. Very comfortable bar to grab a bite and a drink when in the area. read more

Dude! Stopped in from California, cause tap house! Got a table and we started playing a game, drink every time the waitress asks us a question. Like what the heck. The best servers are the ones who know when to get you another drink, stay behind the scenes and make your experience memorable. The poor girl would not leave us alone. Like let us chill, my drink is full, you literally just handed it to me. The place is empty, you don't need the table. She nagged us so much we ordered an app which was a waste of money. The chips are stale. They hurt your teeth. Oh, and my kids said it smells like fish and farts. read more

It was the only place that wasn't packed on Memorial Day weekend, and I'm an adventurer. I had a great strawberry daiquiri, and a fabulous fried fish platter thing. Amazingly good. The restaurant is dark and dank, and my table was dirty despite the place being mostly empty. The server was attentive, the price was high. When I left, I let out some dank farts. read more

Peggy served us at the bar area and she was awesome and accommodating to our special request on our food orders. This is one of the few bars open late night! And they also continue to serve food but with a limited menu after 12am. Great place to watch sports and have a few cocktails. They have a small outside bar and a little smoking section with indoor/ outdoor bar. The also have a jukebox where you can pay to play music. You can also download the app and select your music to play. It's a great spot, not too crowded like some of the other bars and decent pricing. Food was decent bar food! Excited they offered gluten free items too. read more

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