Named for the loggerhead sea turtles that grace our shores, Caretta on the Gulf invites guests to experience Clearwater’s only AAA Four-Diamond Awarded restaurant. Breathtaking views of the Gulf of Mexico are complemented by fresh, seasonally-inspired cuisine. In addition to Caretta’s standard menu, we are also pleased to offer an all-natural, organic menu with expertly paired organic wines. Culinary connoisseurs will also enjoy the chef’s dinner tasting menu, which includes dessert and wine pairings carefully selected by our professional sommeliers. Caretta enjoys an inviting atmosphere where jackets aren’t required to dine in style and guests can choose from both indoor and outdoor seating.
Luxurious beachside resort eatery offering carefully sourced, sophisticated New American cuisine. Based on 554 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
500 Mandalay Ave, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Phone: (727) 674-4171
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Hours
| Saturday |
7 AM–1 AM |
| Sunday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–12 AM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Wednesday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Thursday |
7 AM–12 AM |
| Friday |
7 AM–1 AM |
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Reservations: opalcollection.com
Reviews
Deziree Rosbeck
My husband took me here for my birthday. Absolutely loved it. The food was amazing and our server Luke was on point with everything!!! We had a gorgeous sunset view.
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Josh Boles
We had a great anniversary diner here. The food was exceptional, and the staff was great. The food tasted as beautiful as it looked on the plate. The only reason I gave less than 5 stars was the price.
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Mike Mike
The food was very, very, very expensive . 180 dollars to 250 per person. It is not different than any 3 star restaurants either. The server was perfect she is polite and acomdating. She was Happy-go-lucky to serve us.
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Mysticallisa Light Heart
Sunday brunch was above and beyond my wildest expectations. I wish I’d had enough appetite to try absolutely everything.
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Sandra H.
Beautiful restaurant with amazing views and a mosern steakhouse vibe. We had a fantastic server that was attentive and polite. The dishes were enjoyed by all. I had simple grouper on a salad with the crab soup. Gluten-free bread is available in the form of Brazilian cheese bread. On the upper end of pricing, but worth it!
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Grissom Fugett
Wedding Dinner
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Lexi Hochstettler
AMAZING experience and food! Definitely pricy but sensible for what you get. Server was great just forgot 1 item but we were so full anyway. Highly recommend!
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Jaehyun Park
great restaurant in Sandpearl resort. a little bit pricey but deserve it. I had T-bone steak that was really good. Wine pairing was also great. Sunset view from the terras is awesome.
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The Girls
1ST THING PARKING PULL INTO “THE SANDPEARL HOTEL” FOR THE CARETTA RESTAURANT
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Lori H
My friends and I dined at Caretta on the Gulf for her Bachelorette. Our reservation was at 8:30. We are finishing dining now at 11:04. It took at least 30 minutes between being seated for our drink orders to be taken. Additionally, I had ordered 2 appetizers, and asked for the fondue cheese to be omitted from the crab cake, and it was smeared all over the bottom of the crab cake. I had also ordered a salad (the summer salad, sans cheese) and was treated to a salad with 2 giant globs of feta. Our meal continued to be painfully slow. Our party was a party of 6. We continued to wait for a painfully long time for our food. Not only was it overpriced, it was too salty, and it was incredibly disappointing for the prices and ambiance of the restaurant. Upon flagging down the manager to share our concerns, after waiting for our food for 2 hours, he simply said “oh your food is on the way now”. At no point were our concerns validated nor were our meals discounted in any way. This was the worst meal we had visiting Clearwater. I highly recommend not making the mistake of eating at this establishment.
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