Doesn't look like much from the outside but it's great indoors. Local bar vibe but with good food! Fish paste was yummy, loved the chopped salad. Good burger! Delicious onion soup. Service was great and friendly. Would go back. read more

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Lucky to have gotten a table at this gem!!! Awesome food and drinks with a friendly staff.

Great place to have Sunday brunch! Quaint place with $5 mimosas or bloody Mary's with great food.

An ok local diner, service is ho-hum as well as the food. Need to refresh your menu and add some new items.

Perfect spot for lunch or dinner! Friendly staff, food was great and quick. They also had a full bar. Cute atmosphere as well. We had their chicken cobb salad and the special of the day which was the chicken parm sandwich and it was outstanding! Definitely recommend! read more

Went here before a concert. Neighborhood restaurant, food was good and the service was good too. We ate outside so never saw the inside and can't comment on that. Outside is just out front in sidewalk area of strip mall. All and all a good experience. read more

Food is awesome! Their specials are always great. Bar is very well stocked with Angels Envy rye etc. service staff are very attentive and polite as well as engaging! read more

Just relocated to Clearwater Beach this month and found this great restaurant and bar. great service, friendly staff and great food. Definitely will be back read more

Place is off the main path and so glad we found it. Great waitstaff. Ordered the meatball sub and cheese pizza and both were really good!

I feel kind of guilty giving this place five stars when it's the first time I've ever been here. However we walked in just to grab a quick bite. I appreciate a bartender/server who can make a recommendation (when you say-like I did-I like IPAs and I don't have any preference and she just brings me one. Free Dive fromTampa that was just outstanding. I also ended up talking to all the locals and saw their food come out of the kitchen and for a bar and grill it was surprisingly upscale. The place was packed which also said a lot. My husband ordered the chicken wings and french fries which you think seem to be boring and standard but the fries were excellent. I ordered a wedge salad ($11) and a side of grilled steak ($9 add-on) Again was very surprised that ordering medium rare resulted in a medium rare steak coming out with my salad which was huge. I wish I'd taken a picture. We saw the quesadillas come out and they looked exceptionally delicious. The locals here were raving when I asked them their opinion. The service here was beautiful. Bartenders were engaging with all the customers and you can tell this is a place for regulars however since I'm not a regular it was still a very good experience. Friendly for sure! read more

Windward Bar and Grill - Drinking a fabulous IPA by Free Dive! - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

My wife and I stopped by the grill after going to the aquarium. It was busy at the bar and we waited a little while for our server to get to us but the food was worth the wait. We had the pepperoni knots as a starter. I had the blackened Mahi Sandwich and my wife had a cheesesteak. Everything was really good and would've been five stars but they need more help cause it was really slow and we noticed people that came in after us get served before we did which was a little aggravating. Other than that, we really enjoyed the visit. read more

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We haven't been to this place since before the pandemic. Nice little local place hidden but apparently the locals all know it's here cuz it was pretty crowded today. We started off with the potstickers and the sauce was amazing. Moved on to the mahi-mahi tacos and again it was a sweet surprise! My brother-in-law got the burger one of his favorites bacon cheeseburger. It looked very yummy! We ended with some wings and the only thing I can say is improve your blue cheese dressing. It was lame compared to everything else we had. Service was great and Jessica was very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend we will be back! read more

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Try the 3 Daughters local St. Pete Blonde and the Daytona wings. Hidden gem I found waiting for my gf to get her nails done at Color Nails Spa two doors down. Great food. Great daily specials. Great/Friendly service. You can tell it's well run and quality! Loved it. Highly recommend read more

Windward Bar and Grill - Daytona style wings with BBQ and Medium mixed together. Celery is super crunchy and fresh too. - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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A Island way gem!!! Located right accross from the Clearwater aquarium. I feel so spoiled by being so close to such a consistently great restaurant . The staff is always welcoming and the food is consistent. There is a large bar seating area and few tables on the inside but, has a few seating options outside as well. We did take out from Windward last night, and the food is still just as delicious! Our go to order is chicken wings! We get them hot and Daytona. The Daytona style is when they seem to put the wings back on the grill after frying them. Adds such a great char on the wings. It is an absolute game changer for all wings. We recently learned they do brunch on Sundays, and i would absolutely recommend that as well. 3 dollar mimosa? Yes!! It's a win. read more

Windward Bar and Grill - Chicken wings - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Had a great time at this bar and grill during Super Bowl Sunday. The staff was awesome and very responsive. Food is delicious, everything we ordered was great. Wings, meatballs, pretzels, wedge salad, clam chowder- yum. Drinks and food were reasonably priced. read more

This is nice and close to the aquarium and is probably better than aquarium food but not great. We had the garlic knot appetizer, kids grilled cheese, beef tacos, and nachos. The garlic knots, grilled cheese and fries get the highest ratings. The tacos were pretty good but the slaw that came with it lacked flavor. The queso on the nachos was good but they overall weren't high quality. This was a great place for a quick lunch. read more

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Went with our kids not realizing it was more of a bar scene but the calzone was fantastic and the salads were good!

I eat here pretty frequently, as it's conveniently located to where I work at on Island Estates. Windward serves up delicious salads, burgers and pizza. The menu is pretty extensive, so you can eat here regularly without getting bored of the food. They also have daily specials and a daily soup. The service is always friendly. The atmosphere is causal with a bar and then high top seating. There is also seating outdoors if you choose to dine outside. While this place is in an area with tourists, it feels more local, especially at lunch. There are TVs, so I assume they have games on in the evening, but since I'm there during the middle of the day, it's usually showing the news. read more

We are visiting on vacation.. we were recommended by a bartender at a hotel for this place. It was amazing! It was busy inside but we had a spot outside. The nachos were out of this world, full of flavor and deliciousness. I got a Cesar salad with chicken and it was flavorful. My partner got a juicy burger that was to die for. Service was quick despite being busy, a great hidden gem for tourists. read more

My wife and I were in Clearwater back in December and we are definitely people that rely on yelp for good food and the Winward bar and Grill came up as a good pick. We went had a couple drinks and got the chicken wings which were really good and the pizza the pizza wasn't that great but it's obviously not a pizza kind of restaurant so next time we go back, we will just stick with wings and something else.. read more

Very clean and very friendly restaurant in a small strip mall and across the street from the Clearwater Aquarium. We went for a late lunch and there was no one in the place. We were concerned about this but were quickly put at ease with the friendly greeting. Three of us had the Friday Special, Fish and Chips, and the fourth had a Turkey Club. Food was served quickly and was tasty. The Fish was a very large piece and while good, we all agreed that had a bit too much breading. We would recommend the restaurant and with the varied menu, there are a lot of options. read more

Windward Bar and Grill - Fish and Chips - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Excellent local place. Service is awesome. A great place to visit and enjoy a drink and a nice bite of food

I try to like it here, it's convenient to my location and most bartenders are good. The only issue I have is the man that bartends pretty regularly. To say he is unpleasant is an understatement. I try to be overly nice, use my manners, but he just doesn't seem to like people or enjoy his job. I'll keep coming cause the crowd is usually friendly, but this guy needs to check himself... read more

We got carry out so I can't comment on dining experience. We called ahead on our way to the aquarium since it's across the street for pick up. Jessica took our order and was helpful and funny! My husband said when picking up they have a good bourbon selection. Pizza knots and calzone were delish!! We got our kiddos the chicken fingers and fries which also were great! read more

stramboli was bussin ate it so fast i looked like i was one of those cartoon characters inhaling there food read more

Windward Bar and Grill - Stromboli - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

As a business owner myself.... , I understand customer service very clearly. These guys got the right idea, from the ambiance, people's personalities and cheerful attitude , as well as delicious food / try the Peanut butter Mouuuuseeeee cake wow.. 5 star all the way read more

Can't say enough good things about this place. Friendly staff and incredible home cooked meals. Their specials are out of this world. The lasagna, home made ribs and the spicy Mahi nachos are not to be missed. read more

Windward Bar and Grill - Homemade lasagna. - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Visiting Clearwater Beach and discovered Windward. The staff was fantastic, friendly and attentive! The food had good portions and was very tasty. For Sunday brunch the Chicken biscuit meal was split among the wives and was filling for both. The pancakes were good and the Huevos Rancheros was very tasty. read more

Just stopped in for a quick bite while out today. We knew within 30 seconds this place is special. VERY nice staff. The fish tacos were great also. Heading back in a couple of days to try their pizza. Just go, you'll love it too. We will definitely make this a gotta-go-to every time we visit. read more

I was out with a friend who lives in the area and she suggested we go to Windward. This is one of those little unassuming places tucked in to a strip mall. A few tables were outside and some folks there enjoying the evening. Inside it was clean and inviting. Service was friendly. The pizza was suggested but I opted for the meatball appetizer with extra crostini. Darn near kicked the bowl. I'm still craving those meatballs. I hear them calling my name. Meatballs-get in my bell UPDATE: returned last night, June 18th, with another friend. I ordered the meatball appetizer again, exactly the same thing as the time before. Consistency is key in the restaurant business and these folks have nailed that. It was as presented and tasted just as I remember. Also ordered a bourbon and the waitress asked what type of ice was preferred and how many. Splendid!! I big square cube please!! Friend gave it 2 thumbs up. Have now updated 4 stars to 5. Well done Windward. read more

Windward Bar and Grill - Meatball appetizer. - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Great place to grab lunch or dinnner. All the waitstaff is very friendly and happy to accommodate. We never had a wonderful stromboli until we had it at the Windward. It's so yummy (stuffed full of meat and cheese); it's big enough to split with a friend or have for leftovers. We asked for an extra side of marinara and a salad; you have to get your greens in. We enjoyed the restaurant so much that we brought the parents in from out of town for another great meal. It can get busy, so be prepared especially around dinner time. Have a Plan B ready if they cannot accommodate you/your party. read more

My girlfriend and I just ate at this restaurant today. She ordered the cobb salad which she enjoyed. I ordered the caprese salad and wings. The caprese said was horrible even without tasting it. First of all the tomatoes were beef steak tomatoes and not plum tomatoes and they were raw yellow and hard inside. The balsamic glaze was not glaze at all it was actually straight balsamic vinegar which is totally incorrect. The whole dish was knowingly misrepresented and when I told the server she totally agreed and offered to have it made again, of course I declined the offer. The wings were charred to long on the grill and were really a large size and slimy inside. I will never eat there again but the servers were nice!!!! read more

This place has pretty good food, I got the chicken cordon blu sandwich which I have never seen before on a menu, everything tasted great and the staff was very friendly. The environment is quite loud and the dine in area is on the smaller side. Definitely made to be a bar and has more of that environment. Either way the food still was delicious would recommend. read more

We go here 2-3 times a year and it's usually good, with a nice atmosphere. However, we had the pizza tonight and it was very bad. It was incredibly runny and soggy. There was absolutely no way you could eat it without a fork. Probably top 3 worst pizzas I've ever had. read more

Great food. Great service. Small place so go early for a seat. We went twice in a week

So so good food.. such excellent service and so casual and friendly! We went there right after going to the Clearwater Marina (another great place to visit). We didn't want to eat at the marina, so we stopped here right afterwards, and we are so glad we did! I got the blackened hamburger with blue cheese and grilled onions, and it was spectacular. read more

Windward Bar and Grill - The food was so good that there was nothing to take a picture of.. oh my goodness. If we could give this place 50 stars, We would. - Bars Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Great service, amazing apps (highly recommend the pepperoni knots and pot stickers!) and delicious food (mahi fish tacos were super tasty) and last but not least, the fries... AMAZING. I was stealing them off my boyfriend's plate. They're the best kind--crispy on the outside and mushy on the inside. A must have in my book! This place looks a bit unassuming on the outside and isn't too large on the inside, but the fresh food and friendly service is worth the visit. read more

Portions (other then pizza) are very small. I had to order 2 of the same thing to get a normal size meal and I'm 5'7" and 140 pounds.

Great lunch spot while visiting the aquarium. The staff is very friendly. My husband and I had burgers and fries. The burgers had a great char flavor and were very juicy. I had plenty of tasty bacon on my bacon cheese burger. The fries were a batter dipped and cooked just right. Love it when I find good batter dipped fries since most places are getting rid of them. My oldest had a pizza she said it was really good. My youngest got the chicken strips kids meal with big chicken strips. We were very happy with the food and service and will be going back on our next trip. read more

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What a great hidden gem of a place. My family was visiting so we decided to take them to the aquarium. We wanted to eat first and decided on this place, it's right across the street. From the outside it just looks like a typical pizza and wing place, nothin fancy. Was blown away when we walked in the door. It was very charming, not a dive type bar. The service was excellent! Our server was great with an awesome personality. Very accommodating as well, they put the Patriots game on one of the tv's even when the Bucs were playing. There were 7 of us and we all had ordered something different. Burgers were huge! Fish tacos were also excellent. Everything was amazing, you will leave this place with a full belly and a doggie bag. We frequently visit Clearwater, will try to hit this place up every time. :-). Would absolutely recommend! read more