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Backwater's On Sand Key
Seafood Restaurant and American Restaurant$$$$
Sand Key, Clearwater
"Best lobster bisque EVER."(3 Tips)
"Great drink happy hour"(4 Tips)
"... is awesome! Sweet potatoe fries are excellent and steak is cooked exactly..."(3 Tips)
"I had a crab cake sammie this time and it was amazing!"(3 Tips)
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- Samantha WoodMarch 17, 2019If the weather is nice, be sure to get a table outside for an amazing view! They have daily happy hours and cocktail specials. Get the Ribeye steak and ask for it butter blackened. It's amazing!
Cyndee HaydonJuly 6, 2014A favorite among Sand Key locals since they can walk there. It's not cheap however they do have earlybird pricing and be sure to make reservations - been there at 4:30 before & were booked solid
Claire LuhmanMarch 31, 2018The fried coconut shrimp and the grouper nuggets are amazing and the staff is super kind and friendly.
Steve VanKirkFebruary 29, 2024Blackened salmon, lobster rolls, chicken Parmesan sandwich. Good atmosphere, complementary valet services. We'll be back.
Jim ForteApril 20, 2013Great deck area over the water. Reasonable food and good value. The bacon wrapped scallops were well executed but some unnecessary extra spice was added. Fries should be from fresh potatoes.
Cindy HummerJuly 14, 2015Love the food, but parking is very limited. I have a great waterfront table and am enjoying a glass of wine while my sweet husband is driving around trying to park.
Paul FDecember 16, 2013French onion soup was great. Lobster egg roll was huge (enough for 2). The bacon wrapped scallops were way too salty/seasoned - ask them to go light on it if ordering.- Mike JohnsonOctober 16, 2019The lobster bisque was great as was the NewYork Strip steak. Looking forward to my next visit v
Dustin HartzlerJuly 22, 2012Get the blackened Mahi Mahi with the Mango Haberano sauce and sweet potato fries (small up charge). You will not be disappointed!
Excellent French onion soup and fried captains platter.
- Very disappointing tonight. French onion soup 6 out of 10. Ribeye was awful. First one over cooked and gristly. Second one was cooked better but still gristly. Tons of fat. Just bad cuts of meat.
- Jackie DiCoccoJune 13, 2010House dressing (pomegranate vinagrette) is awesome! Sweet potatoe fries are excellent and steak is cooked exactly as ordered
Clint McCollumFebruary 12, 2019After 20 minutes of being seated, not a single person came to great us, let alone take our drink or food order. Manager was pretty indifferent to our issue.
Jennifer LoaderJune 20, 2010Sweet potato fries rock! Blackeneed mahi was very good. So was crab stuffed tilapia. Great ambience!
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- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
(727) 517-7383
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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