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Madeira Norte #312
13000 Gulf Boulevard,
Madeira Beach, Florida 33708

Restaurants In John's Pass Village - Walking Distance from Madeira Norte!
John's Pass Village is a compact commercial area just across Gulf Blvd from Madeira Norte centered on a boardwalk on John's Pass. It is filled with gift shops, restaurants, bars and boat rentals. Any part of it is a very short walk from the condo, so it is best to leave your car at the condo and walk over.

• Friendly Fisherman - On the upper level of the boardwalk at John's Pass Village, just across the road from the condo. Mainly seafood. Very casual, simple sandwiches, moderate prices. Good views of John's Pass from all tables. This restaurant was started by Mr. Hubbard, the first person to offer deep sea fishing in the area (50 yrs ago) and he later developed the John's Pass Boardwalk. If you go deep sea fishing on their boat, The Friendly Fisherman, they will cook your fish and make a complete dinner out of it for $4.95. Inside or outside seating on the boardwalk. 150 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. (727) 391-6025.

• Bubba Gump Shrimp Company - This chain restaurant is based on the movie "Forest Gump". We've enjoyed the fun, casual dining in the nautical them of a shrimp processing house, and being on the top level (3d floor) of this newest section of the boardwalk that is closest to the beach, so there can be a great view of the Gulf and the new drawbridge over John's Pass depending on where you sit, either inside or on the deck. 185 Boardwalk Place, Madeira Beach. (727) 397-4867

• Waltz Fish Shak - This is a true seafood restaurant which only serves fresh locally caught seafood - the limited menu is written on a chalkboard as it is different each day depending on which fish are available. Extremely casual, no air conditioning, and varying hours. 224 Boardwalk Place, Madeira Beach. (727) 395-0732

• Hooters - Casual waterfront dining inside or out typical of this chain. Located on the third floor, it has excellent views over Johns Pass. 197 Johns Pass Boardwalk West, Madeira Beach. (727) 797-4668

• Latitudes - Casual waterfront dining. We had a good meal here. Located on the second floor, it has excellent views over the docking harbor across from our condo and you can dine inside or out. This is a newer building, and has an elevator to get to the second floor. Located diagonally across the street from Madeira Norte at 13205 Gulf Blvd. (727) 398-4103.

• Bamboo Beach Bar and Grill - Indoor and outdoor dining with a casual menu, the claim to fame is that it has been in business over 60 years. Located directly across the street from Madeira Norte at 13025 Gulf Blvd. (727) 398-5401.

• Thai-Am 2 - We've heard excellent reviews from people about this, though we haven't tried it because it is just not where our tastes are. They have Thai, Sushi, Japanese and Vegetarian offerings, and are located directly across the street from Madeira Norte at 13037 Gulf Blvd. (727) 398-9700.

• DeLosa's Pizza - Good thin crust, New York style pizza. Their brochure says they were voted one of the top five pizzerias in the Tampa Bay area, and we do enjoy their pizza. It is easy to phone the order in, go pick it up and eat it while watching the sunset from the condo balconey. One large one item pizza for $12. 12800 Village Boulevard, John's Pass Village. 398-4657.

• The Hut - The Hut is an open air casual restaurant and bar on John's Pass, on the level below the boardwalk. It is under Sculley's and owned by them. The views of the water aren't panoramic because of being so low and having parts of the boat docks blocking the view, but it is open air and you are right on the water. The food is the usual mix of casual sandwiches and entries, and was very good. Some of the seating is not covered, so it's subject to sun and rain, and they also have strong fans and misters for comfort, but if you're too close they can be windy and wet. A live musician on the balcony over the bar provides entertainment. Upstairs from The Hut is their other restaurant, Sculley's, which is noted below. (727) 393-7749

• Sculley's - We've been to Sculley's restaurant a couple of times and found the service poor and food average, though a number of guests at our condo have tried Sculley's and enjoyed it. Sculleys has a casual, rustic, nautical theme. Sculley's is on the upper level of the John's Pass Boardwalk, directly on the water, and has good views. Below Sculley's is their other restaurant, The Hut, which is noted above. (727) 393-7749

• Gators Cafe & Saloon - This is on the other side of John's Pass (actually on Treasure Island), but right on the Pass at the bridge so it is an easy walk from the condo over the drawbridge. This is a very casual waterfront sports bar more than a restaurant. They typically have a couple of bars open, have pool tables, and in the evening there's live music and dancing. They have a good selection of casual food at moderate prices and great views of John's Pass since they are right on the water, much of this is on outside decks on multiple levels. They also have a dock if you come by boat. (727) 367-8951

• Addicted to the Bean - For those that have to have their gourmet coffee, this is directly across the street at 152 129th Avenue West, on the corner of Gulf Blvd. (727) 399-1573

• Kilwin's - Ice cream and chocolates. 160 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach. (727) 397-9800

• Hershey's Ice Cream - Near Sculley's on the upper level of the boardwalk.

• VFW Post 4256 - Directly across Gulf Blvd. from the condo.
• John's Pass Dining - This is the official John's Pass website, but the restaurant listings may not be all up to date, so make sure you verify any of these before trying to visit them.