*Please note the recommendations below do not guarantee a specific host size, availability, and/or contracted by Gulf Beach Weddings directly in any way. We merely provide a ‘great start’ for couples looking to host friends/family for a meal and/or private reception venue following the beach ceremony and is subject to change at any time. Please reach out to each facility directly and we will see you on the beach!
NORTH to SOUTH
Clearwater Beach – Reception Locations
Caretta’s on the Gulf – Sandpearl Hotel
Columbia Restaurant (Limited to 18 Guests)
Clearwater Sailing Center – Sand Key Beach
StarLite Majesty (Dinner Cruise @ Municipal Marina)
Sand Key Park Pavilion Rentals (Sand Key Park Location)
Palm Pavilion Restaurant (Restaurant Only – No Reservations or Group Receptions)
Indian Rocks Beach – Reception Locations
Villa Gallace Restaurant (Italian Cuisine)
Holiday Inn Harborside (Hotel)
Treasure Island / Madeira Beach – Reception Locations
CAMBRiA (Newer Resort with Rooftop Dining/Bar/Pool area, private reception off Terrace also)
Sunset Vista Cafe (Sunset Vistas Resort – Reception Area, Contact ‘Anisette’ for Group Bookings)
FUSION Resort (Newer Resort – overlooking Boca Ciega Bay)
Feola’s Italian Ristorante (Thunderbird Hotel)
Middle Grounds – Treasure Island (Smaller Parties Only)
Redington Beach – Reception Locations
St Pete / Pass A Grille – Reception Locations
RUMFISH Grill (base of the ‘Guy Harvey Outpost’ Hotel)
Hotel Zamora (Rooftop Dining Area and Private dining for Smaller groups)
StarLite Sapphire (Dinner Cruise)
Maritana Grille & Sea Porch – Don Cesar Hotel
The Hurricane Restaurant (2nd Floor & Rooftop Option)
Snapper’s Sea Grill (Nice option for smaller groups, no reservations)
Bradenton Beach / Anna Maria Island – Reception Locations
Waterfront Restaurant (Located next to AMI Pier)
Manatee River House (Banquets up 250 Guests)
Bridge Street Bistro (@ Cortez Roundabout)
Sandbar Restaurant (Restaurant – No Reservations Taken)
Longboat Key Options (just South of Anna Maria Island):
Chart House (Private Room for up to 60 Guests)
Lido Beach & Sarasota Airport – Reception Locations
Airplane Hangar – KSRQ (Private Space)
Sarasota (Siesta Key – Turtle Beach)
Boatyard Waterfront Bar & Grill (Casual – Max 20-30 Guests)
The Capri @ Siesta (Private Courtyard – Requires Room Reservations)
Halls and Pavilions for Catering
Clearwater Sailing Center – Sand Key Beach
Sunset Beach Pavilion – Treasure Island
Tampa Bay Watch – Ft Desoto Beach
St Pete Beach Community Center
Treasure Island Yacht Club
