Location: Indian Rocks Beach
Top Restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach
Top Things to do in Indian Rocks Beach
Top 10 restaurants in Indian Rocks Beach, United States
Indian Rocks Beach is a city in Pinellas County, Florida, United States. The population was 4,113 at the 2010 census. Indian Rocks Beach is part of the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Things to do in Indian Rocks Beach
1. E&E Stakeout Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 580 reviews
Reviewed By DoctorMom0f4 - Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
I will start by saying that we LOVE this restaurant and their food. I would have given 1 star if it weren't for the food. Our party of 6 adults had reservations at 6:30 PM. Upon arrival prior to 6:30, my husband and I were seated immediately as we waited for the remainder of our friends. Looking back, that should have been the first clue into the type of service we were about to encounter. As we waited, our server never stopped by to introduce himself, bring water, ask about drinks while we waited for the others. Even after they arrived, it still took our server several minutes to simply come by and introduce himself. He left us for quite awhile, and then upon his return wanted to get drink orders, though we were ready to place our entire orders (because he had been gone that long). One person at our table only ordered ice water, and he said he would bring water for everyone. He only took drink orders and abruptly left when one couple tried to place an appetizer order. The entire evening was like this. We had eaten our appetizers and had our plates cleared before any water made it to the table - the water came 1hr after sitting! I was even offering my ice at the bottom of my cocktail to my husband who had no drink. 1.5 hours after being there we had our salads. Our entire meal lasted 3 hours! Our party would have gotten dessert, but we didn't know how long it would take and didn't want to be there any longer. If it was any other dinner, we would have gotten more drinks...but again, we weren't sure how long it would take to get them. At one point, our server came and tried to clear a plate from someone who had gone to the ladies' room. When we told him she would be back, he didn't even know someone was sitting there (there was only 6 of us, 3 couples). We even laughed that there was no way our bills were going to be right, and sure enough he messed those up as well. We debated on just paying the bills we got and settling them with each other after we left (because we didn't know how long it would take him to correct them), but eventually he did get it correct.
I am glad that all of us had been to the restaurant previously, because otherwise I would have been embarrassed that I was the one who recommended it. Our server was so out of it that it even crossed our minds that he was on drugs. When each couple received the bill, we just looked at each other not really knowing about what to tip him. Honestly, the service from this guy was so poor, he did not deserve a tip from 3 couples that averaged bills of $100. Three hours at this restaurant due to poor service is too long. We all commented that we were leaving hungry, because our dinner was so long.
In the future, if we decide to return, I would be very inclined to specifically ask to not have a certain server.....though there are many other restaurants in the area that have great food and far better service.
2. Cafe de Paris Bakery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 428 reviews
Reviewed By Islandmomma4ever - Texas
What a find! We went on Valentine's morning, a perfect morning to be in Paris! Well sort of anyway. We even walked into seeing red roses and balloons!
It's a very small little place, it gets very busy and very crowded. There are a few tables inside and some outside and if you're lucky you might get one somewhere.
I love croissants and to get a flaky one that's not chewy is pure perfection and that's exactly what I had here, possibly one of the best I've had anywhere.
I also love danish, they were good, a little tougher than I like and a bit to much filling but still good.
It's just a quaint little place with quite a few selections. I loved it!
3. Jake's Cantina
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 254 reviews
Jake's is a part of the Crabby Bill's Indian Rocks block. They have the best Mexican food in town!!!! Like a Mexican Subway we make it your way before your eyes!!
Reviewed By Gary A
My wife and I came over from Tampa for some President’s Day beach fun and were looking for vegetarian lunch because we’re meatless for Lent. Jake’s was the perfect call! I’ll definitely be back when I CAN eat meat, because it looked great, but even...MoreThank you for dining with us, Gary! We are happy to hear we were a part of your fun beach day, and we look forward to seeing you again soon!
4. William Dean Chocolates
Overall Ratings
5 based on 101 reviews
Award-winning, handmade artisan chocolates, macarons, confections, gelato, & pastries
Reviewed By Davepelpt - Butler, Tennessee
The assortment is huge. The quality is excellent. I was very pleased with my chocolate selections and look forward to going back. Bring your wallet and plan to spend some time at the store enjoying the gelatos, coffee as well as the chocolates.
5. Haze Ice Cream
Overall Ratings
5 based on 316 reviews
We strive to offer the freshest ice cream on Indian Shores. We make all our ice creams in-house. In fact, we are in the kitchen making ice cream every day! Only the freshest ingredients are used. We also have dairy-free ice cream, and gluten-free options. Swing by and taste for yourself! don’t take our word for it!
Reviewed By Denise T - Iowa City, Iowa
While on a recent vacation to Florida we were delighted to find Haze Ice Cream right across the street from the condo we were staying in. We went there every night after spending a warm sunny day on the beach. The owners and employees are...MoreHi Denise thank you for the awesome review, we hope you get to come back and see us again soon!
6. Crabby Bill's
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4 reviews
Crabby Bills in Indian Rocks Beach has been here since April 28th 1983. We are a family business catering to our guest to develop long lasting relationships. We want to be the go to place for fresh seafood served in a casual beachy atmosphere. We serve breakfast from 7am daily and late night until 1:30 am daily.
Reviewed By BlessingsWisconsin - Wisconsin
Had a friend and her family out of state here, we decided to eat at Crabby Bill’s since we were right on the beach. It was convenient as it was on the beach and next to where my friend and her family was staying. There was an hour wait. The food and our waiter “Nina” was great. We ordered the seafood platter, split it between my husband and I. Thank goodness because it was more than enough.
4 Stars because they ran out of oysters.....was so looking forward to eating it. The wait was an hour, there was a waiting list for outside and a different waiting list for inside. We couldn’t be on both...or first to open list? Doesn’t make sense to me.
7. Kooky Coconut
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 556 reviews
Reviewed By Aletha444 - Largo, Florida
I’ve had a variety of the Cubans at Kooky Coconut in the past and they are drop dead wonderfully tasteful. They are so good that I can’t wait to try all the other sandwiches on their menu. My latest visit however, was just for a malt with three other family members. We all had various flavors of malts and they were scrumptious. They let you pick whatever flavor ice cream you want in your malt. I picked the rocky road chocolate which was a mistake because there were tons of tiny hard chocolate chips at the bottom which were tasteless. I should’ve known better. Next time I will just choose a different flavor that doesn’t have a bunch of stuff in it. Everything about Kooky Coconut is fun, especially the fact that it is right next to my favorite place to park on the beach.
8. Maggie Mae's On The Bluffs
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 230 reviews
Reviewed By buster7919 - Seminole,Florida
Extensive breakfast/lunch menu. We went for lunch and had the grouper sandwiche or we could have had grouper tacos or grouper reuben. Their Almost Famous Chicken Salad served on Texas toast is delicious with just enough mayo. Special kids menu is great.
9. Lighthouse Doughnuts
Overall Ratings
4 based on 437 reviews
Reviewed By 1shopper - London, Canada
Visited many places in the area and used trip advisor for all visits. All my choices were awesome. This place just fell short. Donuts were just okay nothing to go back for. Not the cleanest place. Apple fritters overcooked.
10. Caddy's
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1 reviews
Beautiful Waterfront Restaurant in Indian Shores Florida. Enjoy dining outside on the decks or inside our beautiful dining room and bar. The views are great either way. Waterfront dining serving the freshest seafood, steaks and drinks. We can accomodate 50 boats and all sizes.
Reviewed By GriswoldSalute - Atlanta, Georgia
Great view of the water and it's fun to watch the boats come and go. Service is fine. Food wasn't terrible. Lots of smokers which annoyed my kids.
