🏖️ Restaurants Near North Redington Beach | Island House Resort Hotel
Where to Eat Near Island House Resort Hotel
From spots you can walk to, to fresh-off-the-boat seafood, North Redington Beach and neighboring Madeira Beach are loaded with great places to eat — many just minutes from the hotel. Here are a few local favorites to work into your stay.
Right Next Door
Crusty Pelican(North Redington Beach — steps away) — Our closest neighbor and an easy favorite. This laid-back spot serves up handcrafted Gulf Coast pizza, ice-cold beer, and frequent live music, all just across the street from the beach. Perfect for a casual bite, happy hour, or an evening of music without ever getting in the car.
Backwaters Grill & Tavern(North Redington Beach — right down the road) — A casual seafood-and-steak spot serving blackened grouper, crab cakes, lobster seafood eggrolls, and bar favorites, with a daily happy hour and a relaxed nautical vibe. Kitchen open late.
Frog Pond Restaurant(Madeira Beach, ~5 min south) — A beloved local breakfast and brunch spot with a huge menu — homemade Belgian waffles, loaded omelettes, frittatas, chocolate chip pancakes, and daily specials. The answer to "where do we get breakfast?"
Just Up the Road
Wahoo's Waterside Pub & Patio(Redington Shores, ~5 min north) — An Old Florida–style bayside icon for over 20 years, where locals go for fresh grouper, blackened creole shrimp, and ice-cold beer. Casual, dog-friendly, with a back patio right on the water.
John's Pass Waterfront Dining(~10 min south)
Sculley's Waterfront Restaurant — Gulf-to-table dining in the historic John's Pass fishing village, serving fresh catches right off their own boat. Ask for a table on the water.
The Boardwalk Grill — Laid-back waterfront dining with standout grouper sandwiches, lobster rolls, and fish and chips, plus great Gulf views.
The Friendly Fisherman — A Madeira Beach institution since 1978, known for fresh seafood, waterfront views, and "you hook it, we cook it" service for anglers.
Special Occasion
Salt Rock Grill(Indian Shores, ~10 min north) — An award-winning waterfront restaurant with an impressive wine list, fresh seafood, and in-house aged steaks. The area's go-to for an elevated evening.
Coco Wood Grill(Redington Shores, ~5 min north) — A modern American, waterfront "gastro-classic" spot serving fresh fish, hand-cut steaks, and inventive specials in a warm, family-run setting. Reservations recommended — a great choice for a celebration dinner close to the hotel.