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Backwaters on Sand Key

1261 Gulf Blvd, Ste 130, Clearwater, FL 33767-2744
727-517-7383
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Ranked #29 of 393 restaurants in Clearwater
Cuisines: Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
Restaurant details
Good for: Child-friendly, Romantic, Bar Scene, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours, Dessert
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Suisun City, California
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10 reviews 10 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

We had four of my family dinning at Backwaters on Wednesday evening. We asked to be seated on a dock side table facing the Inter Coastal Waterway. Their tables were clean and each table had an umbrella for shade as the temperatures were still warm and the sun was just starting to set. Our service provider was very pleasant and... More

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Portskewett, United Kingdom
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62 reviews 62 reviews
28 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
166 helpful votes 166 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

We were staying in the condos across the road so ended up going to Backwaters 3 times while we were on holiday. Lovely food, lovely location right on the intercoastal way, good staff and a good atmosphere. It gets very busy at weekends so try and book - you only need to book a couple of hours before but it... More

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Seminole, Florida
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5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

Food was average fair, nothing to write home about. Parking is a major problem on the weekends. Service was good and Jen, our waitress, was friendly and accommodating. Prefer the outdoor dining to indoor but make sure to pick a nice evening.

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Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

We love Backwaters and frequently lunch eat in the outdoor patio. The inside of the restaurant is old, dark and needs a renovation!! The patio is right on the water and you get fresh air and a lovely view while you eat! Great sandwiches, burgers and onion rings!

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See 5 more reviews by Spedteach25 for Clearwater
Columbus, Indiana, United States
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013 via mobile

Parking was worse than horrible.... If you go here, walk or take a cab. The other restaurant in the plaza had a valet service that parked cars in the shared lot. We had to park illegally in the hotel next door. The food was average - predictable. Nice view over the bay, but we were inside which was a bit... More

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Edmonton, Canada
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68 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Been here a few times now. Every meal we've had has been delicious. Service has been good and a varied menu. The only meal that wasn't stellar was the rib eye and shrimp. The rib eye was very plain and had very little flavour to it. The shrimp were very good and love their lobster seafood bisque. We've enjoyed the... More

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See 4 more reviews by Bethums for Clearwater
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2013 via mobile

The food is fresh and excellent, the patio is wonderful (saw dolphins feeding a few meters away during dinner!), the price is reasonable and the staff are friendly. perfect. I went three times in my two week stay and each time it was equally good. Highly recommend!

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Saint Augustine, Florida
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

Great selection of seafood and the food was wonderful. Staff was friendly and attentive. Good selection of beers and fresh raw bar. Also has nice deck area.

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Richland, W
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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2013

Visited twice on our trip. The dinner was good, not great, but a good meal. The service was slow, really slow, but the atmosphere made that more tolerable. We ended up going back the next day for lunch, and the lunch was fabulous! Would definitely go back again and again for that sloppy shrimp andwich, the one with the cheese... More

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See 2 more reviews by Patti W for Clearwater
Clearwater, FL
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114 helpful votes 114 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2013

First time in I almost always go with what the server says is popular. The butter-blackened NY strip was a great steak. I paired that with a caesar salad. My wife had the fried shrimp with a house salad that was more like a specialty salad in many restaurants. We heard the people next to us go on and on... More

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