Guidebook for Madeira Beach
Food Scene
One of my two favorite local seafood restaurants!! Amazing food, and the menu changes daily with what fish is caught locally. This is the restaurant within walking distance of the cottage and is very casual, the other restaurant is dressier & over the bridge.
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Walt'z Fish Shak
224 Boardwalk Pl EOne of my two favorite local seafood restaurants!! Amazing food, and the menu changes daily with what fish is caught locally. This is the restaurant within walking distance of the cottage and is very casual, the other restaurant is dressier & over the bridge.
Fun outdoor spot to watch sports. Draws a good crowd and has great wings!
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Hooters
2800 Gulf to Bay BlvdFun outdoor spot to watch sports. Draws a good crowd and has great wings!
This Madeira Beach family-owned treasure opened in 1950 and prides itself in selling candies and making homemade ice cream, fudge and italian ice! It's truly an old-time mom-and-pop candy and ice cream store! My family loves to go here and is just perfect for kids. The lines can get REALLY long as this is a very hot spot in Madeira Beach. I consider going to the Candy Kitchen a must! And how can you go wrong with homemade ice cream?? It's just delicious!!
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Candy Kitchen
13711 Gulf BlvdThis Madeira Beach family-owned treasure opened in 1950 and prides itself in selling candies and making homemade ice cream, fudge and italian ice! It's truly an old-time mom-and-pop candy and ice cream store! My family loves to go here and is just perfect for kids. The lines can get REALLY long as this is a very hot spot in Madeira Beach. I consider going to the Candy Kitchen a must! And how can you go wrong with homemade ice cream?? It's just delicious!!
Very popular seafood restaurant! I've liked everything I've eaten here. Outside and indoor seating available.
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
185 Boardwalk Pl EVery popular seafood restaurant! I've liked everything I've eaten here. Outside and indoor seating available.
Super convenient and tasty Thai food restaurant located directly across the street within walking distance on Gulf Blvd (John's Pass business complex)! Open 7 days a week from 11:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. You can find their menus online at thaiam2.com (including sushi!). You can call ahead to make a reservation; I usually just walk over! There is indoor and outdoor seating. They do take-outs and deliveries (within 3 miles | $10 minimum | dinner only).
This is my go-to Thai restaurant when in Madeira Beach and I always recommend the Nam Sod! I've been here so many times and every time I've gone everyone I've eaten with has been very happy with their food.
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Thai-Am #2 Restaurant
13037 Gulf BlvdSuper convenient and tasty Thai food restaurant located directly across the street within walking distance on Gulf Blvd (John's Pass business complex)! Open 7 days a week from 11:30 A.M. to 9:30 P.M. You can find their menus online at thaiam2.com (including sushi!). You can call ahead to make a reservation; I usually just walk over! There is indoor and outdoor seating. They do take-outs and deliveries (within 3 miles | $10 minimum | dinner only).
This is my go-to Thai restaurant when in Madeira Beach and I always recommend the Nam Sod! I've been here so many times and every time I've gone everyone I've eaten with has been very happy with their food.
This hole-in-the-wall Treasure Island restaurant doesn't look like much but boy is it a favorite!!! They have huge portions and the food is AMAZING! I get the loaded nachos with pulled pork and my parents get the pulled pork pizza or the fish tacos! There is a great happy hour and this place is usually always packed! If you love Mexican food definitely go to VIP's! Try to get there early as early as possible (before 5!!) because if you go too late you will have to wait. There is a bar inside and outside. Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 11am-7pm. They have Sunday brunch and serve food daily. They do take-out orders. Their website is: viplounge-fla.com
You won't regret indulging at VIP's!!!!
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VIP Lounge & Mexican Restaurant
10625 Gulf BlvdThis hole-in-the-wall Treasure Island restaurant doesn't look like much but boy is it a favorite!!! They have huge portions and the food is AMAZING! I get the loaded nachos with pulled pork and my parents get the pulled pork pizza or the fish tacos! There is a great happy hour and this place is usually always packed! If you love Mexican food definitely go to VIP's! Try to get there early as early as possible (before 5!!) because if you go too late you will have to wait. There is a bar inside and outside. Happy Hour is Mon-Fri 11am-7pm. They have Sunday brunch and serve food daily. They do take-out orders. Their website is: viplounge-fla.com
You won't regret indulging at VIP's!!!!
John's Pass oldest original seafood restaurant was established in 1978 and is located in the Village within walking distance of the cottage! The food is very good and the ambiance will make you feel like you are on a ship! I always get the delicious fish and chips. Outdoor seating allows you to take in the beautiful water and people watch. 2 doors west of the restaurant is Hubbard's Marina, where you can schedule a deep sea fishing trip...if you have a successful trip the Friendly Fisherman will cook your catch!! Open Daily at 11:00 am, Fridays & Saturdays til 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday til 9:00 pm. Check out their web site for menu and other info: gofriendlyfisherman.com
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Friendly Fisherman Restaurant
150 Boardwalk Pl EJohn's Pass oldest original seafood restaurant was established in 1978 and is located in the Village within walking distance of the cottage! The food is very good and the ambiance will make you feel like you are on a ship! I always get the delicious fish and chips. Outdoor seating allows you to take in the beautiful water and people watch. 2 doors west of the restaurant is Hubbard's Marina, where you can schedule a deep sea fishing trip...if you have a successful trip the Friendly Fisherman will cook your catch!! Open Daily at 11:00 am, Fridays & Saturdays til 10:00 pm, Sunday thru Thursday til 9:00 pm. Check out their web site for menu and other info: gofriendlyfisherman.com
Amazing restaurant!!! Great live music and fantastic seafood!!! This is one of my top pics for a nice seafood restaurant (the other being Walt'z Fish Shak). There is an indoor bar with a great Happy Hr 7 days a week 4:30-7. They also have an early dinner menu. This is the perfect place for a romantic dinner date (but it can get a little loud with the live music). This restaurant is upscale/dressier and not within walking distance as it is in Treasure Island. Get the octopus salad and the Mango nut crusted Grouper! Both are absolutely fabulous!! I would definitely go if possible!! This is also a favorite among locals!
Their web site is: middlegroundsgrill.com
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Middle Grounds Grill
10925 Gulf BlvdAmazing restaurant!!! Great live music and fantastic seafood!!! This is one of my top pics for a nice seafood restaurant (the other being Walt'z Fish Shak). There is an indoor bar with a great Happy Hr 7 days a week 4:30-7. They also have an early dinner menu. This is the perfect place for a romantic dinner date (but it can get a little loud with the live music). This restaurant is upscale/dressier and not within walking distance as it is in Treasure Island. Get the octopus salad and the Mango nut crusted Grouper! Both are absolutely fabulous!! I would definitely go if possible!! This is also a favorite among locals!
Their web site is: middlegroundsgrill.com
Sightseeing
The Pirate Ship Royal Conquest
140 Boardwalk Pl ETake a tour of the area on the Pirate Ship!
Stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy the beach-themed shops, ice cream shops, and restaurants!
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Johns Pass Boardwalk
Stroll along the boardwalk and enjoy the beach-themed shops, ice cream shops, and restaurants!
Located at John's Pass, this is ideal for wanting to explore Madeira and seeing dolphins in the FL waters! I've never been but this place has great reviews so I feel safe recommending it!
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Dolphin Quest
140 Boardwalk Pl ELocated at John's Pass, this is ideal for wanting to explore Madeira and seeing dolphins in the FL waters! I've never been but this place has great reviews so I feel safe recommending it!
Located conveniently at John's Pass enjoy half or full day deep sea fishing excursions, a sunset cruise, or a dolphin cruise. I personally love sunset and dolphin cruises.
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Hubbard's Marina
170 Boardwalk Pl ELocated conveniently at John's Pass enjoy half or full day deep sea fishing excursions, a sunset cruise, or a dolphin cruise. I personally love sunset and dolphin cruises.
Drinks & Nightlife
Fun atmosphere, outdoor seating, cute tropical decor and live music located right across the street next to Thai-Am. I would definitely check this out!
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Bamboo Beach Bar
13025 Village BlvdFun atmosphere, outdoor seating, cute tropical decor and live music located right across the street next to Thai-Am. I would definitely check this out!
Fun bar with indoor and outdoor seating located in John's Pass along the water. Lots of flat screen tvs, live music on the weekend, and great for people watching!
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The Boardwalk Grill
Fun bar with indoor and outdoor seating located in John's Pass along the water. Lots of flat screen tvs, live music on the weekend, and great for people watching!
Parks & Nature
Nature lovers will find osprey nests, a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. The park boasts several nature trails and bird observation areas. Visitors can swim, fish, and snorkel in the warm waters of the Gulf or picnic while they enjoy the beautiful scenery. Shelling is particularly good here, as the Gulf currents deposit an incredible variety of seashells on the shore. Showers are available and the park's concession has a gift shop and snack bar. Located at the extreme west end of State Road 586. I have never gone to Honeymoon Island but heard from several guests how amazing this Island is. According to them, it is a must-see
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Honeymoon Island
Honeymoon IslandNature lovers will find osprey nests, a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. The park boasts several nature trails and bird observation areas. Visitors can swim, fish, and snorkel in the warm waters of the Gulf or picnic while they enjoy the beautiful scenery. Shelling is particularly good here, as the Gulf currents deposit an incredible variety of seashells on the shore. Showers are available and the park's concession has a gift shop and snack bar. Located at the extreme west end of State Road 586. I have never gone to Honeymoon Island but heard from several guests how amazing this Island is. According to them, it is a must-see
Fort De Soto was named America’s Top Beach for 2009 by Trip Advisor. Whether you are sitting on the beach or kayaking near the still water's edge at Fort De Soto, you find yourself absorbed in the abundance of natural beauty for as far as the eye can see. The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). It really is a tremendously beautiful place! You can spend the day picnicking at the Island, shelling on the beach, or kayaking. There are restroom facilities. Growing up in FL, my school took our class to Fort De Soto Park.
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Fort De Soto Park
Fort De Soto ParkFort De Soto was named America’s Top Beach for 2009 by Trip Advisor. Whether you are sitting on the beach or kayaking near the still water's edge at Fort De Soto, you find yourself absorbed in the abundance of natural beauty for as far as the eye can see. The largest park within the Pinellas County Park System, Fort De Soto park consists of 1,136 acres made up of five interconnected islands (keys). It really is a tremendously beautiful place! You can spend the day picnicking at the Island, shelling on the beach, or kayaking. There are restroom facilities. Growing up in FL, my school took our class to Fort De Soto Park.
Arts & Culture
Houses a great collection of art on Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete! I would highly recommend an afternoon at the museum and a dinner at any one of the fabulous restaurants on Beach Drive. It is a bustling, lively scene and good food can be had pretty much anywhere! You can't go wrong doing this for a day!
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Museum of Fine Arts
255 Beach Dr NEHouses a great collection of art on Beach Drive in downtown St. Pete! I would highly recommend an afternoon at the museum and a dinner at any one of the fabulous restaurants on Beach Drive. It is a bustling, lively scene and good food can be had pretty much anywhere! You can't go wrong doing this for a day!
This is an incredible museum! The new building is awesome to see and I would highly recommend any art-lover to spend a morning or afternoon at the new museum. The building itself is architecturally magnificent! The Dali Museum celebrates the life and work of Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and features works from the artist’s entire career. The collection includes over 2,100 works from every moment and in every medium of his artistic activity, including 96 oil paintings, many original drawings, bookworks, prints, sculpture, photos, manuscripts and an extensive archive of documents.
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The Dalí (Salvador Dalí Museum)
1 Dali BlvdThis is an incredible museum! The new building is awesome to see and I would highly recommend any art-lover to spend a morning or afternoon at the new museum. The building itself is architecturally magnificent! The Dali Museum celebrates the life and work of Salvador Dali (1904-1989) and features works from the artist’s entire career. The collection includes over 2,100 works from every moment and in every medium of his artistic activity, including 96 oil paintings, many original drawings, bookworks, prints, sculpture, photos, manuscripts and an extensive archive of documents.
Essentials
This is a grocery store that is very convenient to the cottage and is not as pricey as the Publix in Treasure Island. I shop at the Winn Dixie and the Publix! What is nice is that there is also a Dollar Store in the same shopping center as this Winn Dixie, which I always like to check out!
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Winn-Dixie
8740 Park Blvd NThis is a grocery store that is very convenient to the cottage and is not as pricey as the Publix in Treasure Island. I shop at the Winn Dixie and the Publix! What is nice is that there is also a Dollar Store in the same shopping center as this Winn Dixie, which I always like to check out!
Dollar Tree is my favorite dollar store because the items are actually $1! You can find all types of things in here ranging from bathing products to cute decorations for a beach party! I would recommend checking it out especially if you are already close by because of Winn Dixie! There are soaps, deodorant, toothpaste, the essentials available for $1! If you are shopping on a budget this is a go-to place to shop!
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Dollar Tree
15110 Municipal DrDollar Tree is my favorite dollar store because the items are actually $1! You can find all types of things in here ranging from bathing products to cute decorations for a beach party! I would recommend checking it out especially if you are already close by because of Winn Dixie! There are soaps, deodorant, toothpaste, the essentials available for $1! If you are shopping on a budget this is a go-to place to shop!
Very nice grocery store located in Treasure Island just a short drive from the cottage. It's posher than the Winn Dixie in Madeira, but there's the Dollar Tree in the same strip mall as the Winn Dixie so I usually just end up doing a lot of my shopping in Madeira Beach. But I do prefer Publix to Winn Dixie! A very nice shopping experience and a much newer store. Plus, they have BOGOs (buy one get ones) so I highly recommend checking it out if you are on a longer stay.
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Publix Super Market on Treasure Island
111 104th AveVery nice grocery store located in Treasure Island just a short drive from the cottage. It's posher than the Winn Dixie in Madeira, but there's the Dollar Tree in the same strip mall as the Winn Dixie so I usually just end up doing a lot of my shopping in Madeira Beach. But I do prefer Publix to Winn Dixie! A very nice shopping experience and a much newer store. Plus, they have BOGOs (buy one get ones) so I highly recommend checking it out if you are on a longer stay.
The Walmart Supercenter located on Bay Pines is super close to the cottage. If you have any shopping needs during your trip you can usually have them met there!
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Walmart Supercenter
10237 Bay Pines BlvdThe Walmart Supercenter located on Bay Pines is super close to the cottage. If you have any shopping needs during your trip you can usually have them met there!
Great store that you can buy just about anything you need! Highly recommend this!
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Target
10500 Ulmerton RdGreat store that you can buy just about anything you need! Highly recommend this!