Marina Cantina

Had the pleasure of dining here with my bestfriend on Aug 17 and the food and service was amazing! Our server, Ricky, was very kind, polite and took great care of us while dining. When I come back I will definitely be asking for him! Ricky knew the menu very well and was happy to serve us! The food was very FRESH and delicious…some of the best Mexican food I’ve had in my life and…Mexican food is my absolute favorite food in the world. I cannot wait to come back! Thank you Ricky and Eric for making our night unforgettable!

We had a great time at this place! Wonderful bartender with a great attitude and personality! Met some other very friendly people and had a great conversation about the Clearwater Beach area! The food was delicious! Cocktails were awesome!

We got married at Marina Cantina September 20, 2025! The staff couldn’t have done a better job! Nina , Elliot and Ami made our day perfect 💕 We love this restaurant/venue and can’t wait to go back!

Marina Cantina was absolutely FANTASTIC!!! The food was out of this world!!!! The atmosphere was simply perfect!!! Server Nevaeh was amazing!! She gave us fantastic food suggestions!! Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!!!

The margaritas we had we watered down tasting and we could barely finish them. They definitely were some of the worst ones we’ve ever had. Service was ok. I had been offered hot sauce when our food was brought out but the waitress didn’t bring it until I had a half a taco left. The food was ok but luke warm when we got it. The pickled onions would have been good had they been diced not whole slivers. The best part of the restaurant were the musicians.

Did not enjoy it here for lots of different reasons #1 the food seemed bland. Others state the same. Chicken fajitas were lacking any flavour and dry tasteless. Tortillas were like cardboard. #2 when mentioned about food and didn't like the fajitas the response was "sorry to hear that". Well sorry for you as you go out of business. #3 service wasn't the best. Not offered any water. Slow. Disinterested. #4 atmosphere was a bit meh. Had more fun at funerals. If I feel I can make better tastier food at home and cheaper then you will always get a 1 star review. Wouldnt recommend this.

Location is awesome. Service and food were top notch. Missy took great care of us. Super friendly and was able to suggest the best dishes. Great place!

We got many things and it was pretty good. However, we were a group of 6 and we all agreed the rice was dry and lacked flavor and taste. They need to work on improving that. Our waitress was not really good, she never refilled out water or soda, didn't check on us at all or of we needed something or if we even like our food, nothing, the only exception was when it was time to give us the bill. However, the appetizers came out in about 25 minutes and the food 20 minutes after. It was really times well and the food was hot and the seafood was indeed fresh - we ordered an appetizer with seasfood and three entres with seafood and it was really good. The vibe is nice - busy Satuday dinner time with live music. I will for sure come back but I wont be ordering dishes with rice or have high expectations with the wait staff.

Super random but we stumbled in this place as we were looking for a specific shop in the area and I am so glad that we did. We got to sit in the outside bar and chat with the bartender outside and he wasn't awesome guy down to earth and loved the area so he gave us some other places to try out which was awesome. We had a few different things and everything was delicious. I drink was phenomenal. The view was beautiful and we really enjoyed sitting here for a while. If you're ever in the area, I do highly recommend you coming here and having their guacamole as well

My family and I came in for a vacation last week to this area. I was in charge looking for restaurants on this trip & this place did not disappoint We started with some appetizers (got there right at Happy Hour) Chicken skewers 10/10 , nachos 8.5/10 & shrimp ceviche 11/10 this was delicious!! For dinner we had Blacked shrimp tacos 11/10 really great flavor, my brother got the Al pastor tacos 10/10, my bf got the Pork belly tacos 9/10. Everyone else said their meals were good as well. Our waiter was very attentive, kind and informed & he was able to split our checks. We can't wait to be back someday in Clearwater

We found this restaurant when we were visiting Pier 60 Marina in Clearwater, FL. The staff were very friendly, especially our server. This restaurant has both outdoor and indoor seating, and faces the marina. The food was quite good, even for vegetarians. One thing to note - the portion sizes are quite generous. Thanks to our server, we ordered kids food to share between them and that was sufficient. Even we adults could have shared. Here is all we ordered: - Chips and Salsa: yummy. We devoured those chips. - Guacamole: this was quite well made. Not bland at all. - Garden Quesadillas: this was absolutely delicious. Not too cheesy at all, and very well seasoned. Loved it. - Crispy Cauliflower and Mushroom Tacos: this was very mediocre. The cauliflower pieces were r we in big and not seasoned at all. The avocado was bland too. I barely ate one of the tacos. The kids loved their food. The ambiance and vibe was great. Overall, a great place to dine when in Clearwater. Highly recommend.

What an amazing place with a great view, came here after a sunset cruise and sat outside for dinner. We got the Blackened Shrimp Tacos and Cantina Bowl. Both items were very good, we also ordered the chips and salsa for an app but I felt like it could have been much better. They even come around and take a picture which you can purchase. If you are in Clearwater Beach, I would certainly recommend coming here for the vibe and the view.

Derek was my server out on the roof patio bar. I told him I was impressed with the menu and how authentic it looked for a touristy spot. I told him I'm from Southern California and very used to good Mexican food and make it at home. He said the ceviche was the best and I was already looking to order it. He said it was fantastic. I asked the prep to make sure that it wasn't a cocktail and that the shrimp was actually prepared with lime. The dish arrived beautifully with fresh tomatoes onion cilantro and avocado. Looked perfect, the sheik liked the wrong texture straight away. The taro chips were stale so I asked for tortilla chips instead. When the chips arrived I tasted the ceviche and it is NOT ceviche. Ceviche is seafood "cooked" by soaking in citrus ‍ juices. Which creates a chewy texture and a very specific flavor in the seafood. This was straight up precooked shrimp topped on pico de gallo over guacamole. So disappointing. The shrimp and as obviously frozen and pre- boiled. I told Derek I was not pleased and I barely ate it and he just shrugged. I asked for a bowl of limes to add the lime flavor ceviche has and I asked for hot sauce. I said for him to tell the chef he didn't fool me and this wasn't what it's advertised as. He rolled his eyes and we paid and left. I was very displeased. It had all the ingredients for a delicious meal if the chef wasn't lazy or ignorant.

Stopped for cocktails after dinner and we've always enjoyed this place. It has amazing views ( especially at sunset ). This is a great place if you're looking for ambiance or views. The service is pretty good and the drinks are pretty tasty and the bartenders are pretty good and friendly.

Great selection of drinks, but much better when you can eat/drink outside. Beginning of January, Tampa is going through surprisingly cold weather. Maybe it's not that surprising since the rest of the country is getting hit by an arctic snowstorm, but it was in the 40s-50s when we came, which felt way too cold to sit outside. That being said, they did have heat pits and a few brave souls were sitting outside. I didn't realize they have indoor seating. On a normal day, I would venture to say nobody would choose to sit inside, because the decor isn't that nice. It was kind of dark, with wooden tables and metal chairs. It almost felt like I was in a dive bar in a way. It was also empty on a Friday night (again, most likely people were going to places that they'd go to when it's cold) so there wasn't that much hustle and bustle. The standouts are the drinks. I got the mad mango which has compo brava plata, mango puree, sliced jalapenos, agave, fresh lime juice, tajin spiced rim. It was delicious and I would absolutely get it again. There were more craft cocktails on the menu that caught my eye so this is a place I'd come for multiple drinks. I also got the short rib tacos and were surprised by how quickly they came out. I thought they were good, not great. I'd probably choose something else on the menu next time. Our server was very nice. He was the right level of attentive. Overall I would definitely come back, just when the weather is nicer.

was able to meet Devon tonight who is the manager. Tanner was our bartender extraordinaire. He and the rest of the team were super friendly, efficient and offer great suggestions. great vibe and location. food and drinks were great and we will be back! thank you for a fun experience.

A rooftop eatery on clearwater beach so you can sit right in the sun closer to overlooking the water or at one of the tables under the shade. They also have a bar area too. The cauliflower tacos were AMAZING!! They were so flavorful, probably one of the best veggie tacos I've ever had. The only problem would be the corn tortillas, they were falling apart so definitely wouldn't be able to get this to go because the moisture from the marinade would definitely make them fall apart. Great friendly service and lots of drink options too.

We just went a couple days ago to Marina Cantina. This place opens until the afternoon , so it was perfect, after we spend a day in the beach. It's great because they have a great happy hour with drinks and food. They have multiple spots to dine in like the bar the rooftop or inside. We really enjoyed this place since we had great music, love the ambience and the people, and the servers were extremely nice. The food was little to say that he was big portions and very tasty. I would come back anytime!! Definitely recommend if you go for the day to the beach and want a later snack or dining! The view is priceless. Plenty of parking as well you just need to ask how to pay.

Great experience. Staff was attentive. Ambiance was fun and the food was delicious. We had the enchilada, shrimp tacos and octopus entrees. All of them were on point and they also had fun mocktails.

Excellent food, drinks, and service. Be sure to try the relleno, the chicken tamales, and the street corn.

This was the best place I ate at in Clearwater, we ate at bar on second floor outside, the breeze was refreshing, my shrimp dinner was amazing, we went back again for it , pitcher of margaritas was perfect and chips and salsa was very good !!!!!! Try the house hot sauce !!!!!

Amazing happy hour with amazing views! We stopped for a couple margaritas and a snack. Emma the bartender was cool and let us order a second round of margs at happy hour price and gave us a warning it was ending soon. The nacho, suppose to be a small snack, was a meal! For only $7 it was a steal!

I was here after the 4th of July and had a good experience. This restaurant has a beautiful view of the ocean and it is big with a lot of seating available. Because of the holiday weekend the service was a little slow. However, our waitress was super friendly and patient. I ordered the shrimp and scallop ajillo and it was delicious. The portion was big, the shrimp and scallops were big and seasoned well. Even though I did not get a drink, their drink menu looked good too. They have a lot of options for cocktails. Definitely would come back to try other things on their menu.

Great place, great rooftop, and ambience. We stopped in for happy hour and pretty much ordered everything on their menu. By far, our best happy hour item was the ceviche. The margarita was very good and did not give me heartburn afterwards lol. Gwen was our server and she was great!

Ordered the Octopus Entree. Although the visual presentation looks great. The taste and texture needed some help for sure. 1. The skin needs to come off the Octopus before sautéing. Skin might look good and give it some substance in color and presentation, it does no good for taste and texture. (Slimy) 2. Less tomatoes and potatoes...more taste. Maybe a pineapple-chile purée drizzle on top of the cleaned sautéed octopus slices in an angle across the dish, not whole tentacles. This could easily be a $35-$40 dish, no problem. 3. Chicken Cantina Bowl. Needs help with marinating the chicken (taste bland) Maybe brine the chicken overnight in a more traditional Tex-Mex mixture that screams Cantina style bowl.. 4. The service was an outstanding.. Jewel was very quick and courteous during the entire visit. 5 's Good Job. Overall the atmosphere was very nice looking over the Marina Harbor. Service was great. Food was 3.0 out of 5. These dishes have a great potential of being awesome..with just a little love.. Ken

So let's start with the appetizer! Queso fundido- was just queso! Nacho cheese! White nacho cheese !! Queso fundido needs to be made with queso Oaxaca! Period!! Chips and salsa- season with lemon pepper! Nope!! no thanks ! Salsa was not good!!! Shrimp tacos were nasty!! Tortillas were cold! Like cold cold! Shrimp was missing flavor!! Short ribs tacos-- no good! No flavor!! Cold tortillas! Fajitas plate - no flavor! Chicken enchiladas with rice-- no good! No one finished their plate! Food was no good! Neat was tender but no flavor! Not even salt helped! Service was good good! She was amazing! But won't be going back

Food is AMAZING. Knock your socks off good. We came at 4pm after a long day at the beach and I was STARVING. I was in between so many different restaurants but decided on Marina Cantina (we had drinks on the rooftop bar upstairs from the restaurant the night before and wanted to check out the restaurant.) Since it was happy hour, we ordered a lot. Street corn, queso fundido, fried plantain, octopus tostadas, and Grouper Del Sol for the main dish. Everything was just fantastic. The octopus tostada was so flavorful & delicious (probably my favorite dish). The Grouper Del Sol was SOOOOO good though. The flavor was so delicious and the fish was cooked perfectly. I'm so glad we came here. Out of all the restaurants we went to on our trip to Clearwater, this was by far the best. If you are ever visiting Clearwater and want GREAT food with a very cool dining experience (great views, cool aesthetic, etc) COME HERE.

I had the chicken tacos and wasn't impressed. The chicken was very dry. They could have used something moist with them like guacamole or sour cream. The third soft taco actually came apart in my hands and was pretty messy. On a positive note, their red sauce had some nice heat to it

First time at the Marina Cantina. We had the following: Chicken tortilla soup, seafood enchilada and BBQ beef ribs. All excellent! Our server, Kurt, was also great! Based on tonight's experience we will definitely be back.

That was...embarrassing. Called for a reservation tonight (a Wednesday night) maybe 2 hours in advance. Were told they don't take reservations within 3 hours. Okay, fine, we were the ones asking at the last minute anyway, so we couldn't be too upset. So 4 adults and 2 small children showed up for an early dinner expecting to wait for indoor seating because it was 90-something degrees in late July. The place was dead, yet we're told there's no indoor seating. Whatever. There are fans and we're starving, so we sit outside. We sweat our asses off. The kids were miserable. Food was fine but our service was the most embarrassing part. As we were walking out, my friend's husband realized he'd forgotten his sunglasses at the table. He walks back to the table, only to see our waiter pick up the sunglasses, open them to check the brand, and say, "Free score for me." The sunglasses were going into the waiter's pocket when my friend's husband yelled, "Hey, you found my sunglasses!" There are a million different restaurants in the area. Choose any of those. Marina Cantina gets 2 stars for the food and location/view. Figure out your service.

While not everything from here was perfect, I just can't get over how awesome our server was, the great music playing and the beautiful view while sitting on the deck. I started with a Pomegranate Soul-i-rita with no agave nectar and it was such a good and affordable drink. It wasn't too sweet and I could taste the pomegranate flavor. To start, my friends and I split the Trio of Empanadas and every one of them was really good! We all loved them and it was hard to pick which one was our favorite out of the three. For family style dinner, we got the Braised Short Rib, Chicken Mole and Crispy Cauliflower. The crispy cauliflower was amazing and I wish I had more of it. The braised short rib was perfectly cooked and seasoned and I couldn't get enough of it. On the other hand, the chicken mole was not below par for most of my group. It lacked flavor and tasted soggy. I was really sad that they put the beans on top of the rice because I'm not a big fan of beans and it ruined the taste of the rice for me. I would definitely want to come back here when I'm in town again.

There's a good variety of authentic Mexican food choices here! We decided on shrimp ceviche, coconut shrimp & 3-al pastor tacos!! There's plenty to share with these choices & they were all worthy of ordering again. The flavors are popping with the coconut shrimp & the sauce is Amazing! The ceviche is hearty & I really liked the plant based chips! Al Pastor pork tacos are flavored well with pineapple bites that make it even juicier! I would definitely go back to try other entries!

I visit this place every time I'm in Clearwater Beach, and it never disappoints. The ambiance is fantastic--spacious open seating with great views, and the live music really adds to the experience. The food is excellent--generous portions and full of flavor. I had the grouper sandwich, a Clearwater staple, and it was both fresh and delicious. The chocolate cheesecake was incredible as well! As for the service, the staff is friendly, attentive, and very accommodating. Would go back again, for sure.

Nice spot on the bay with friendly staff, decent food and portions, drinks and good vibes. During the day you have nice views or the marina. I'd recommend and would come back during my next trip!

Fun spot that we went to this evening. Expensive drinks for what you get in comparison to other places. Not bad overall and it's a nice atmosphere

Came here on Mothets Day. We had Cameryn K as our server. She was amazing! Prompt, informative and friendly. We ordered the cornbread and were still ordering brunch and the cornbread was delivered to our table! Amazing service! I had the Huevos Rancheros and Patatas Bravas potatoe. My by had the chicken tacos and the chicken was so tender and not dry. We also hadQueso Fundido and chorizo which was very tasty. Freshly made tortilla chips. I had the free Mother's Day mimosa and the Caipirinha. It was perfection. Love cachaca. The rooftop view is beautiful. We will return!

We had a great time to watch the sunset here. The food and drinks was so good!! Really big portions and tons of veggies. We got the grouper quesadilla (huge!!) and the cauliflower tacos. So delicious!! I got the key lime pie and it was huge too. Ugh I'm stuffed!! What an excellent choice for outdoor dinner on the water. Very casual too. Service from Courtney was fabulous too!!!

My friends and I came here randomly because we wanted to eat and we were having fun in the area at Pier 60. Upon arriving, we were greeted and provided seating with a gorgeous view of the bay. We looked at the menu and decided to share a few appetizers amongst the three of us. We ordered the Trio Empanadas and Crispy Cauliflower. The empanadas were all really good with distinct, savory flavors and the cauliflower was by far all of our favorite. The Cauliflower tasted fresh and had the right amount of seasonings to clear our palates while complimenting the other food that we received. I ordered the Chicken Mole enchiladas and I enjoyed every second of every bite from that meal. Mole is one of my favorite meals and it reminded me of home. If you are ever in the Tampa/Clearwater area, definitely check this place out. You will not be disappointed.

Special occasion dinner with my wife. No wait on weekend evening, even without a reservation. This was the day Jimmy Buffet died; basically a day of mourning in Clearwater Beach. There was live music! Unfortunately it was a guy exclusively playing sad/soulful renditions of Jimmy Buffet songs. Needless to say, the vibe was grim. Poor timing of our visit aside, the atmosphere was pretty cool. We sat outside and had a nice view of the marina and nearby boats. On to the food. The chips had a tangy/savory dust to them, like limey Doritos. The salsa tasted smoky and savory, much more complex and rich than the house salsa at your usual Mexican restaurant. The guac serving was large and there was quite a bit of it left when our meal was finished despite our gluttony. I had the pork belly tacos. They were good, but the pork was a little more lean and dry than I would have preferred. I asked for hot sauce and they brought me a little cup of the house habanero hot sauce, which was the perfect combination of spicy and sweet. My wife got absolutely stuffed off her cauliflower tacos. We finished up the meal with a piece of tres leches cake which was good but not great. The bottom was nice and soft/squishy from the leches, but the rest of the cake was a little dry. The toasted coconut flakes were a nice touch. Overall, this was a good meal with some room for improvement. Our server was friendly but did make a couple of mistakes. Prices were good for a tourist destination. I could eat here again.

The food was really good. The waiter recommended their best margarita and it was on point! I got the Shrimp Ceviche which was really good. He got the quesadillas which he said were good also. The actual restaurant is on the second floor. Not much in terms of decor but the view of the bay is really great. Unfortunately it was raining the night and I was there and we couldn't see much. Overall I would go again.

Amazing food and drinks and such a cool spot with great views of the water! Nachos were awesome and chicken skewers appetizer was incredible. Great margaritas. Good service too!

I was impressed. The food and service were excellent. Don't agree with paying for chips and salsa, but then again it's on the beach. The salsa however, had the right heat and the margarita flight was amazing. Great views from the 2nd floor into the Marina to see the hustle and bustle.

AMAZING! I don't get excited about food or write reviews, but this place was out of this world! Chips had special salt,salsa was unique and delicious,street corn-the best I've ever had,fish tacos and the margarita was spot on! Oh, and the the view was great,too! Top notch service,clean and timely! 10/10 recommend!

Started with Fantastic margarita Grand Casa! The guac was fresh and tasty. Enjoyed the shrimp and scallop ajillo and seafood enchilada. Both were beyond delicious! Finished with plantains foster. Good thing we have been working on getting our steps in!!! And our server Emily was wonderful! Very conscientious and just plain friendly!

Highly recommend! My husband and I were in Clearwater celebrating our 1 year anniversary and we went here for dinner one night! The food was SOOO good! The staff was so friendly too! One of the guys - I assume was the manager mentioned that he always gets the carnitas enchiladas and hasn't gotten sick of them yet so we decided to give it a try! It did not disappoint! We also got chips with salsa and guacamole! If we're ever back in the area we will definitely be back to eat here! The atmosphere was very nice with rooftop seating allowing you to overlook the marina!

This may have been one of the better food experiences on our trip out here! The food was good - the view was spectacular and our server was friendly and attentive! If you're looking for an amazing dining experience - this is definitely a place to try!!! The cantina bowl was absolutely delicious - the pork belly tacos were a little over cooked but the flavor was seriously on point and the seafood enchiladas were just amazing!! Enjoy!!!

First time here and it was chosen by my friend for a girl's night. The views are awesome and we got to watch the sunset and it was great. It was Thursday night which is ladies night and the margaritas were $2 off. Think the margaritas taste even better when it's discounted. We all had different flavors and everyone thoroughly enjoyed each one. We started with the chips and salsa which were not complimentary. An area of improvement would be to ensure the chips weren't stale and needed to be either made same day or kept fresh. For dinner I had the stuffed grouper, it was stuffed with shrimp, scallops, and crab, with a side of rice. Others had the carne asada, chicken mole, and enchiladas. Everyone enjoyed their choices.

This bar is the second floor of the building with indoor and outdoor seating. You have to walk up just one flight of stairs and you'll see the hostess. Outdoors has tables/couch seating and live music. I didn't order food, but the drinks were quick and well balanced. Service was quick. Would recommend coming for some nice views and a good time

Good food! Cold drinks. Wait staff was awesome. Location is cool lots to see from restaurant. Lots with in walking distance.

This place was alright but nothing crazy. The guac and chips didn't taste very fresh but we liked them anyway. The main seafood dish was very good though!

I've been here a few times over the years It has always been very good! First off the server was terrible He could not recommend a spicy margarita he asked me to look at the menu. He gave us the wrong amount of plates for sharing and not enough silverware and we had to ask him twice. They were not busy a lot of servers standing around and chitchatting. Appetizers were excellent we had the tuna and the queso. Entrées were very average and were not hot. Oh, we got a second round of margaritas. They didn't have straws in them and the server asked me to remove my old straw and put it in my new drink. Really?!?! Like I said, this restaurant has always been very good, but it clearly lacks management! Do better!

Our server Courtney was very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. The food was great and the atmosphere was nice. The food came out quick and hot. A delightful experience

The guacamole was fresh and so was the salsa. The atmosphere was lovely couldn't have asked for nicer weather. The Drinks were phenomenal my husband had the flight with strawberry fields, mad mango, coco menta. I ordered the coco menta and my sister had the house margarita they were all fantastic. We also ordered food chicken tacos, fish tacos and brunch meal eggs with verde sauce. We ate here hoping to make it upstairs to tiki bar told it opened at one it did not open till 3 so we will be back at least for drinks and maybe make it upstairs next trip!!

Went here since it seemed very popular and well rated on TripAdvisor. Service by Nevin was underwhelming at least. He was not very interested in creating a great experience. Totally out of it, impatient and neglecting. Hope he just had a bad day or you just need to find something you're passionate about, dude. Food was great, but difficult to eat without plates, silverware or napkins and the place was not even packed. Do better.

Love the vibes here! There is two levels of indoor and outdoor seating. From what I can see there were 3 bars. Bug place.. It's beautifully decorated with fun outdoor lights. I loved the food and drinks as well. My only complaint is the view was tarnished by some construction, as well as we were sat right next to the kitchen which was a bit odd.

Food: 4 - 5. Came by for a Sunday dinner around 7:30 pm. We were greeted as we arrived. Restaurant is located on the second floor. Occupancy was light. We ordered the Guacamole, Chips and Salsa, Chicken Tortilla Soup, Queso Fundido, Ancho Chile Chicken Quesadilla, Short Rib Tacos, Shrimp and Scallop Ajillo. Food came out timely and at the right temperature. OMG, their Shrimp & Scallop Ajillo is AMAZiNG. I will be cravings this in the near future. All the food was very good The weak point, if anything, was the salsa. Salsa was not bad but not memorable. Can't comment on any of the tacos but the ones who ordered them said they were good Service was very good Service: 4 Ambiance:4.25 Value: 4

To start our wonderful experience here was our waiter, Ricky who was the perfect mix of friendly, helpful, and really good at his job. We ordered the casa margarita, which was absolutely delicious and homemade. Some of the foods we ordered was just so-so, but some was absolutely delicious. I recommend the cauliflower and Brussels, so flavorful and I'd go back just to eat them again. Great views and ambiance too!