Welcome to

"The Port of Happiness"

[ Established 1940 ]

Open since the 1940s, the Bait House Tackle & Tavern is located in the Marina on beautiful Clearwater Beach.  

We are proud to offer the freshest fish, highest quality tackle and gear, and some of the best food in the area.

Our daily menu features locally caught seafood with an assortment of beer and wine.

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Unwind on our open-air dock and soak in the sea breeze; 

watch charter boats come in with their “catch of the day;"

and enjoy some of our world-famous Drunken Shrimp and a locally-crafted beer;

or join friends for a laid-back lunch or dinner.  

Relax - the Bait House is the “Authentic Florida” you’ve been searching for!

TEMPORARY HOURS OF OPERATION

Due to staff shortage in our region, we must temporarily change days and hours of operation for a short period of time.

Currently we are closed on Mondays.

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LUNCH & DINNER

Tuesday - Sunday

11:30am-10pm

(Closed Monday)

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BAIT SHOP

Open Every Day

7am-11pm

The Port of Happiness is Open

Lunch - Dinner - Bar

Tuesday - Sunday

11:30am - 10:00pm*

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Bait & Tackle Shop

Open Every Day!

7:00am - 11:00pm

We are a small, open-air establishment. 

Dining is located on a deck over the Intracoastal Waterway.

To stay comfortable, dress appropriately for the weather outdoors. 

(Table umbrellas will provide some shade.)

We do not take reservations,

so large groups should call ahead to get the scoop.

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*Hours subject to change due to weather conditions.