Gulfport on the Rocks

Gulfport : 5413 Shore Blvd. S, Gulfport, 33701

Waterfront but not beachy, it's just across from Williams Pier and Boca Ciega Bay. The thick fog of smoke inside is shorthand for "no food served here." You're ordering shots. Don't argue with us.

O'Maddy's

Editor's pick

Gulfport : 5405 Shore Blvd., Gulfport, 33701

This full-liquor bar has tasty sandwiches with a kitschy, nautical interior and large wooden deck that overlooks the water. Karaoke starts at 9:30 every night and that's where you'll find Eckerd, Stetson and USF St. Pete students belting out tunes. During the afternoon, don't be surprised to fin …

Peg's Cantina & Brew Pub

Editor's pick

Gulfport : 3038 Beach Blvd. S, Gulfport, 33701

Notice first the crazy-fabulous beer list: an array of Belgian ales and lambics, as well as all those American microbrews with the adolescent names (Butthead bock, anyone?). During the week, the menu is healthy, homey Mexican; on the weekend, they crank up the pizza oven and turn out unfussy, sa …