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Grillsmith - Countryside - Steakhouse in Clearwater, Florida

Grillsmith - Countryside

4.4 (2012 reviews)

2539 Countryside Blvd #6, Clearwater, FL 33761

Restaurant
Family restaurant

About Grillsmith - Countryside - steak house in Clearwater, Florida

Local chain serving globally influenced New American fare & cocktails in a casual, stylish space.

Customer Review Summary

Grillsmith - Countryside offers a superb dining experience with a blend of casual elegance and bold flavors. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, creating a great setting for meals. The menu boasts a diverse selection, featuring grilled steaks, seafood, flavorful pasta, and signature burgers. Highlights include the Firecracker Shrimp and Bourbon Salmon, while handcrafted cocktails enhance the dining experience. Service is attentive and friendly, making it ideal for various occasions. Most reviews praise the food quality, presentation, and staff friendliness, with many recommending the restaurant highly. However, there are criticisms regarding certain dishes being greasy or bland, suggesting inconsistency. Overall, it is recommended for its ambiance and quality, with standout desserts like the flourless chocolate cake receiving special mention.

Key Features

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • Curbside pickup
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Great coffee
  • Great dessert
  • Great wine list
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Comfort food
  • Happy hour drinks
  • Happy hour food
  • Hard liquor
  • Healthy options
  • Late-night food
  • Quick bite
  • Small plates
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Brunch
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Parking

  • Free parking lot
  • Free street parking

Pets

  • Dogs allowed outside

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
5
1368
4
350
3
140
2
67
1
87
Based on 2012 reviews

Marijana TheQueen

1 month ago

Grillsmith offers a fantastic dining experience with a perfect balance of casual elegance and bold flavors. From the moment you walk in, the warm and inviting atmosphere sets the stage for a great meal. The menu features a variety of dishes, from perfectly grilled steaks and seafood to flavorful pasta and signature burgers. One of the highlights is their Firecracker Shrimp—crispy, spicy, and bursting with flavor. The Bourbon Salmon is another standout, cooked to perfection with a delicious glaze. Their handcrafted cocktails complement the menu beautifully, with options like the Smoked Old Fashioned adding a unique touch to the experience. Service is attentive and friendly, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable visit. Whether you’re there for a date night, family dinner, or happy hour with friends, Grillsmith delivers on quality, taste, and ambiance. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a great meal in a comfortable yet upscale setting!

Michael Cronk

1 month ago

The food was excellent, very well prepared, presentation was great, and tasty. The service and staff were fantastic. The restaurant was neat and had a nice vibe to it. This was our first time here. Thank you for your response!

Jean Roberson

1 month ago

This who's our second time there yesterday? I had a chicken dish with feta. Cheese, that was yummy, one of their specials. The previous time we had steak and it was cooked. Just right there, very busy at dinner time. The menu has lots of choices. I would love to try at a future date. Great wine selections cocktails and beers also.

Joseph (Rockstar)

3 months ago

Fabulous restaurant. 5 tail wags. The lettuce wedge was fresh. The ribeye was tender and grilled perfectly. Great char and flavor. The ribs were also amazing. Tender with perfect texture. And the key lime pie, the best in the whole region for sure. Add the great service from Steven and you have 5 tail wags, 5 stars, perfect score all around.

Bruce Wayne

3 months ago

Went to Grillsmith during their happy hour due to a coworker Marvin asked me to check it out. That was good advice by him. I enjoyed the atmosphere and my waitress was great. I had a bourbon and the filet egg rolls. I was in a hurry so did not get a chance to really taste a MAIN dish but everything was great mostly. The only reason not 5 was until I taste a main dish it would be unfair to grade them just off the appetizer which was not bad but but not great either.

Meredith Morales

6 months ago

First time here and probably last. We came here after hurricane Helen. It was one of the few places open. While everyone was friendly and attentive the food was not worth the money. My husband ordered the carbonara pasta and it was extremely greasy and bland . You could see the fat circles of fat as they got colder. I had the grouper and it tasted almost as a salted cod fillet, that’s how salty it was. The green beans looked like they had been cooked for a long period of time and then tossed in some more grease. The jasmine rice looked like the white Chinese rice that comes along with your dinner (the Chinese rice tastes better)included and the texture look like it was the scraped from the bottom of the pan. Kind of all smooshed in MORE grease. Not worth my money. Our waiter was very kind and attentive with refills.

Eddie Oakie

1 year ago

We went with several neighbors on 2/13/24 at 6:15 pm. We were seated promptly and ordered drinks from Steven G. He was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He also gave us some great suggestions. We started with Voodoo Shrimp, and Thai Shrimp and both were great.The complimentary bread sticks were hot and also tasty. He brought out several orders while we waited for our food. We ordered the Steakhouse Salad, the Steakhouse Salad but with Salmon and they were delicious. Others ordered cheeseburgers, flatbread pizza, and sesame ginger salad with shrimp. Highly recommend this restaurant as all our food was hot, served on time and delicious!! Steven G was a hit!!

Ezra Kat

9 months ago

Simply amazing!!! It's been a couple weeks since our vacation to clear water and I can not stop thinking about their flourless chocolate cake. Hands down the best thing I have ever ate for dessert. Danielle B our waitress gave it as a suggestion. She was so personable and kind to my family and I. Truly left a lasting impression great food, great people and amazing memories!!! 10/10

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 11 AM–10 PM
Monday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Saturday 11 AM–10 PM
Sunday 11 AM–9 PM
Thursday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Tuesday 11 AM–9:30 PM
Wednesday 11 AM–9:30 PM

Price Range

$20–30