Ocean Friendly Business Spotlight
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Named after Ernest Tate, the original founder and settler of Clearwater Beach, this lively, relaxed establishment serves up delectable seafood and American style dishes
Delivering the finest in dining and drinks, Caretta’s on the Gulf offers the only AAA Four-Diamond restaurant experience in Clearwater.
With a fun, friendly atmosphere and a wide selection of Cuban and Carribean cuisine, Tangelo’s Grille is a great place to eat at any time of the day.
Sharing love of Kava and the community is what drove Grassroots Kava House to open two years ago on Central Avenue in St. Petersburg. Grassroots Kava House is built for the community by the community.
Broke N Bored’s philosophy is in quality & teaching the youth for a better future. You'll see recycled silverware, local foods & environmentally conscious packaging as well as culinary students learning.
Set in the heart of downtown St. Petersburg across from Jannus Landing, Meze 119 offers a unique offering of gourmet vegetarian and vegan cuisine made with fresh and local ingredients.
ock & Brews is so much more than just a family restaurant. They provide a superior dining experience with a Rock ‘n’ Roll twist.
Waterfront dining with a New American modern menu featuring local seafood, innovative salads, sandwiches, and steaks made in our scratch kitchen. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and bar menu under our tiki patio.
Open seven days a week for the people of Siesta Key/Sarasota County! Lelu serves a full Breakfast and Lunch menu featuring signature items such as the Joe James Costa Rican, Tico Tacos, and dessert options.
Haven is a place that you go to enjoy food, wine and spirits with your friends in a relaxing and comfortable space. Retreat from life’s challenges to celebrate life’s victories.
Bern's Steak House is famous for not only its legendary and award-winning food, much of which is organic and grown especially for Bern's, but also for its massive wine list.
Be 4 Giving is an organic & natural baking co. serving Tampa Bay. Their Ocean Friendly efforts include no polystyrene, no straws, no plastic bags, water conservation and energy efficiency measures!
Receiving a platinum ocean friendly certification means a business is truly committed to being environmentally conscious. Cider Press Café meets all Suncoast RAP criteria for Ocean Friendly practices.
Enjoy the Florida sunshine with a selection of classic favorites and regional specialties at this poolside haven knowing you are dining at an Ocean Friendly restaurant. No Styrofoam, no plastic bags, and straws upon request are just a few of their Ocean Friendly practices.
eSKPades is a dual lobby spot – one side features a barista, with Starbucks coffee and teas, cappuccinos, lattes, ice cream, pastries and sandwiches. The other side is the Lobby Bar.
Take fine dining to a new Hai with Asian-fusion cuisine. Every dish prepared with locally sourced organic ingredients and can be tailored for your dietary needs; including vegan and vegetarian options.
Clearwater Marine Aquarium are setting the example for their guests by not using styrofoam and non-recyclable products, not offering plastic bags, and paper straws are only upon request.
East Shore Resort is our first certified business in the hospitality industry! Located in Clearwater FL, their Ocean Friendly Efforts include the use of reclaimed water on the grounds, LED lightbulbs, paper reduction practices, guest room and hotel lobby recycling bins, soap bars with biodegradable packaging, ReefSafe sunscreen provided to guests, and more.
Good Vibes Juice Co. serves awesome cold pressed juice, hand-crafted nut milk, shots, cleanses, kombucha, and acai bowls! Their Ocean Friendly efforts include compostable takeout containers, glass bottles instead of plastic for beverages, compostable straws available on request only, paper reduction practices, compostable to-go utensils provided upon request only, and more.
Caffeinated Bakery in Clearwater offers a variety of delicious handcrafted organic, vegan and vegetarian baked goods. Their Ocean Friendly efforts include compostable takeout items, paper bags, paper straws on request only and more.
Hawthorne Bottle Shoppe don't hand out straws or plastic bags, use glassware for all their beverages, and provide recyclable containers for carry-out. They also support our local economy and keep their environmental footprint low by serving food made with locally sourced ingredients.
Community Café provides coffee, tea, beer, and wine along with sandwiches and wraps with many vegan-friendly options. Their ocean-friendly practices include no plastic bags, styrofoam, or straws, and using recycled, reusable t-shirt bags for to-go orders!
Beach Fire prides itself as Clearwater Beach’s First restaurant to be certified with the Ocean Friendly Business designation. They’ve implemented energy efficient practices and processes as well as water conservation efforts. They do not have styrofoam products or plastic bags for takeout, instead opting for plant based and compostable products for things like cups, straws and other commonly used plastic products.
Beachcomber's Ocean Friendly efforts include no Styrofoam, 100% compostable takeout containers, industrially compostable straws only upon request, reusable takeout utensils only upon request, only biodegradable to-go bags and more!
Bobby's Bistro and Wine Bar's Ocean Friendly efforts include no Styrofoam, 100% compostable takeout containers, industrially compostable straws only upon request, reusable takeout utensils only upon request, only biodegradable to-go bags and more.
Craftsman House is situated in the Grand Central District of St. Petersburg, and offers food, drink, and crafted goods from over 300 local and national artists. Their Ocean Friendly efforts include using metal silverware, compostable to-go containers, and only offering plastic bags upon request.
Cage Brewing's Ocean Friendly Business effort include no straws and no plasticware. If you're looking for a great brewery in St. Pete, look no further. This place has it all - delicious brews, great staff, chill atmosphere, fun games, and dog friendly.
Love Food Central's Ocean Friendly efforts include 100% compostable takeout containers, industrially compostable straws, takeout utensils only upon request, re-usable dine-in supplies and more.
