Tucked along the waterfront at 45 Causeway Blvd in Clearwater, Florida, Bait House Tackle and Tavern looks like a humble fish shack from the outside, but one bite of their legendary Drunken Shrimp will change everything you thought you knew about casual seafood dining. This dockside gem has earned a 4.6-star rating from over 3,100 reviews, with visitors driving hours just to taste the magic.
From fresh catch-of-the-day platters to house-made sauces that locals rave about, this place is so much more than a bait shop. Here are 13 reasons why seafood lovers across Florida are putting Bait House at the very top of their must-visit list.
The Legendary Drunken Shrimp That Started It All
One reviewer drove six hours just to taste this dish, and honestly, that says everything. The Drunken Shrimp at Bait House Tackle and Tavern arrives in a slow, velvety bourbon reduction that builds a gentle heat with every single bite.
People literally scrape the bowl clean and ask for extra bread to soak up every last drop of that incredible sauce…