Woody's Waterfront Cafe

Woody's Waterfront Cafe at 7308 Sunset Way in St. Pete Beach is a beloved fixture of the Gulf Coast's Old Florida bar and seafood culture — a casual, unpretentious waterfront spot where cold beer, live music, grouper sandwiches, and spectacular Gulf of Mexico sunsets have sustained a loyal following of locals and returning visitors for years. The waterfront setting on Boca Ciega Bay provides views across the water to the Gulf beyond, and the outdoor deck is the central attraction, particularly in the late afternoon when the amber light and salt breeze create the atmosphere that Gulf Coast Florida is famous for. The food menu is straightforward waterfront fare: grouper sandwiches, steamed shrimp, fried baskets, and bar snacks that pair well with the full bar's selection of cold beer and rum cocktails. The grouper sandwich is fresh and well-prepared — fried, grilled, or blackened — and represents the kitchen's most reliable offering. The real draw beyond the food is the overall experience: a cold Yuengling or rum runner at a waterfront table with a live band playing classic rock or Jimmy Buffett covers while the sun descends over the Gulf is an experience that encapsulates why people travel to Florida's Gulf Coast. Woody's operates late, until 2 AM, which makes it a destination through the evening as the more formal dinner restaurants close and the waterfront bar crowd arrives. No reservations are accepted.