Restaurant · St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Florida

Bob Heilman's Beachcomber

How to book: reserve ahead — a special-occasion classic, dinner only (from 5pm daily), busiest in high season. The play: the "Back to the Farm" fried chicken or prime rib + a bottle from the deep cellar; a multigen or celebration dinner. Confirm current hours on site.

Best meal: Dinner — the signature "Back to the Farm" fried chicken, prime rib, or fresh Gulf seafood, with the wine cellar; the classic occasion meal on the beach strip. Confirm the current menu on site.

Who it’s NOT for: travelers wanting trendy/modern plating (this is old-school classic — that's the point) budget-diners anyone wanting a beachfront water view (it's on Mandalay Ave not on the sand) lunch-seekers (it's dinner-only from 5pm)

$$$Research-based

Part of St. Pete & Clearwater, FL, Decided.

Common questions

Is Bob Heilman's Beachcomber worth it?
A since-1948 family-owned Clearwater Beach classic — old-school steak, Gulf seafood, famous 'Back to the Farm' fried chicken, and a deep wine cellar; the grown-up, multigen beach dinner (dinner only).
Who is Bob Heilman's Beachcomber for?
Bob Heilman's Beachcomber is for multigen beach, beach family, and arts culture couple.
Who is Bob Heilman's Beachcomber not for?
Bob Heilman's Beachcomber is not for travelers wanting trendy/modern plating (this is old-school classic — that's the point) budget-diners anyone wanting a beachfront water view (it's on Mandalay Ave not on the sand) lunch-seekers (it's dinner-only from 5pm).
Do you need a reservation at Bob Heilman's Beachcomber?
reserve ahead — a special-occasion classic, dinner only (from 5pm daily), busiest in high season. The play: the "Back to the Farm" fried chicken or prime rib + a bottle from the deep cellar; a multigen or celebration dinner.
How expensive is Bob Heilman's Beachcomber?
Bob Heilman's Beachcomber is upscale ($$$). Meravella shows prices as bands and never publishes exact figures it hasn't verified.
How we know: basis research · last verified Thu Jul 30 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time). We never rank by commission.