Caretta On The Gulf Menu

At Caretta On The Gulf Menu, you'll find a delightful array of dishes that highlight the best of coastal flavors with a touch of elegance. Located at 500 Mandalay Ave in Clearwater Beach, FL, this restaurant offers a truly memorable dining experience with breathtaking views of the Gulf. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh seafood, juicy steaks, or seasonal specialties, the menu caters to a variety of tastes, ensuring there’s something for everyone.

As you browse the menu, you'll discover carefully crafted options, from appetizers that set the tone for your meal to decadent desserts that provide the perfect ending. Every dish is thoughtfully prepared with the finest ingredients, bringing out the natural flavors of the region. Whether you're here for a casual lunch or a romantic dinner, the diverse offerings promise a satisfying meal in a relaxed atmosphere.

Breakfast | CAGE-FREE EGG SELECTIONS

Farm Fresh Eggs
two eggs any style, choice of ham steak, applewood smoked bacon, country sausage or chicken-apple sausage, choice of white, wheat or rye toast
$
Create Your Own Omelet
choice of fillings: mushrooms, onions, peppers, tomatoes, spinach, applewood smoked bacon, sausage, ham with your choice of cheese and white, wheat or rye toast
$
Egg White Frittata* (GF)
spinach, roasted tomatoes, basil, caramelized onions, boursin
$

Breakfast Menu | 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. | THE BENEDICTS

Traditional Eggs Benedict
two soft poached eggs, nueske’s smoked canadian bacon, hollandaise sauce, toasted english muffin
$
King Crab*
two soft poached eggs, béarnaise sauce, toasted english muffin
$
Wagyu Short Rib*
two soft poached eggs, seared wagyu short rib, wild mushroom béarnaise, buttermilk biscuit
$
Smoked Salmon*
two soft poached eggs, heirloom tomato, boursin cream cheese, capers, onion, hollandaise sauce, toasted english muffin
$

Breakfast Menu | 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Enhancements

Fresh Tropical Fruit
seasonal assorted berries, granola, greek vanilla yogurt
$
Cheddar Stone Ground Grits
$
Steel-Cut Oatmeal, Brown Sugar & Golden Raisins
$
Toasted Bagel, Cream Cheese
$
Home Fried Potatoes
$
Hash Browns
$
Homemade Corned Beef Hash
$

Breakfast Menu | 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Chef Specialties

Bananas Foster Stuffed French Toast
caramelized brown sugar banana, banana bread, rum raisin syrup
$
Brioche French Toast
vanilla custard-dipped, fresh berries, maple syrup, butter
$
Steak & Eggs* (GF)
grilled new york strip, fried eggs, chimichurri, home fried potatoes
$
BBLT*
fried egg, nueske’s thick cut canadian bacon, applewood smoked bacon, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, herbed aioli, housemade challah bread
$
Belgian Waffle
grand marnier & citrus syrup, sweetened cocoa nibs, chocolate-dipped orange, cocoa chantilly
$
Fat Stack Pancakes
traditional, chocolate chip or blueberry, warm maple syrup, powdered sugar
$
Avocado Toast*
fried egg, homemade challah, avocado, tomato
$
Huevos Rancheros Tostada*
fried eggs, chorizo hash, pico de gallo, avocado, queso fresco
$

Breakfast Menu | 7 a.m. - 11 a.m. | Beverages

Freshly Squeezed Orange or Grapefruit Juice
$
Apple, Cranberry, Tomato or V-8 Juice
$
Whole, Skim or 2% Milk
$
Tea Forte Specialty Teas
$
Cappuccino or Latte
Single/Double
$
Espresso Regular or Decaf
Single/Double
$
Mimosa
la marca prosecco, orange juice
$
Raspberry Mimosa
la marca prosecco, chambord, orange juice, raspberry
$
Irish Coffee
slane irish whiskey, coffee, whipped cream
$
Iced Drunken Mocha
kalua, baileys, coffee, chocolate syrup, whipped cream, cocoa powder
$
Bloody Mary
tito’s handmade vodka, blended bloody mary mix, lemon, tajin rim
$

Lunch Menu | Starters

Wagyu Empanadas
smoked & pulled wagyu short rib, red onion, sweet corn, housemade bbq dipping sauce
$
Crab Martini
blue & king crab, okinawan sweet potato chips, cumin sea salt, finger lime caviar, citrus tequila vinaigrette
$
Diver Scallops
heirloom tomatoes, applewood smoked bacon, shimeji mushroom, herb & truffle au vin blanc
$
Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
goat cheese & meyer lemon fondue, tempura green beans, marcona almonds, applewood smoked bacon, micro chervil
$
Tuna Tataki*
red corn & coriander-crusted ahi tuna, cucumber ribbon tsukemono, yuzu ginger dressing, whisky barrel aged shoyu
$
Coconut Shrimp
housemade, sweet thai chile
$
Caretta Wings
garlic parmesan dusted dry rub, choice of ranch or blue cheese
$
Artisanal Cheese
Chef’s Selection of Gourmet Cheeses, Housemade Fig Preserves, Marcona Almonds, Savannah Bee Honeycomb, CrostiniAdd Chef’s Selection of Imported Cured Meats – MKT PRICE
$

Lunch Menu | Soups & Salads

Organic Greens (GF)
Cucumber, Organic Vegetables, Watermelon Radish, White Balsamic Vinaigrette
$
Caesar
Baby Romaine, Housemade Dressing, Brioche Croutons, Reggiano Tuile, Tellicherry Pepper Oil, White Anchovy
$
Beet Salad
spinach, arugula, frisée, beet purée, candy-striped beets, golden beet carpaccio, humboldt fog goat cheese, roasted hazelnut granola, butterfly sorrel, tarragon vinaigrette
$
Caprese (GF)
Italian Burrata, Heirloom Tomatoes, Basil, Garlic Oil, Balsamic Reduction, Maldon Sea Salt
$
Butternut Squash Bisque
salt roasted pepitas, maple gastrique, sage & sea salt biscotti
$
Clam Chowder
beer-battered littleneck clams, roasted corn, nueske’s bacon lardons, crispy marble potatoes, chives
$

Lunch Menu | SIGNATURE SANDWICHES

Wagyu Burger
100% wagyu beef, white cheddar, applewood smoked bacon, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, red onion, griddled brioche bun
$
Blackened Gulf Grouper BLT
applewood smoked bacon, bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, griddled brioche bun
$
Blackened Gulf Grouper Tacos
baby romaine, avocado, pickled onion, salsa verde, queso fresco, cilantro, flour tortilla
$
All Natural Buttermilk Fried Chicken
bibb lettuce, heirloom tomato, cajun mayo, griddled brioche bun
$
Bison Meatloaf
nueske’s applewood smoked bacon-wrapped, chipotle “ketchup” glaze, roasted root vegetables, goat cheese gouda gratin, garlic herb butter, fried capers
$
The Cuban
mojo pulled pork, country pit ham, smoked pork belly, herb mayonnaise, whole grain dijon mustard, housemade pickle, sawgrass baby swiss, pressed cuban bread
$
Sliders
freshly ground wagyu & angus beef, fried yellow tomato, caramelized onion jam, arugula, crispy goat cheese, griddled brioche bun
$
Portobello Panini
marinated portobello, basil & lemon ricotta, arugula, heirloom tomato, peppadew peppers
$

Dinner Menu | Starters

Jumbo Lump Crab Cake
goat cheese & meyer lemon fondue, tempura green beans, marcona almonds, nueske’s bacon, micro chervil
$
Diver Scallops
chipotle & leek creamed corn, brussels sprouts, crispy nueske’s bacon, lobster emulsion
$
Pork Belly
roasted poblano & manchego grits, nueske’s applewood smoked bacon lardons, grilled scallion, savory espresso caramel
$
Oyster Rockefeller (3)
creamed spinach, artichoke, tomato, nueske’s applewood smoked bacon, duck fat hollandaise, fines herbes
$
Wagyu Tenderloin Carpaccio
arugula, roasted garlic oil, maldon sea salt, parmigiano-reggiano, artisanal crackers
$
Wagyu Short Rib
celeriac & sunchoke purée, royal trumpet mushroom, caramelized cipollini, thumbelina carrot, thyme bordelaise
$
CRAB MARTINI*
blue & king crab, okinawan sweet potato chips, cumin sea salt, finger lime caviar, citrus tequila vinaigrette
$
Artisanal Cheese
chef’s selection of gourmet cheeses, housemade fig preserve, marcona almonds, savannah bee honeycomb, crisp baguette. add chef’s selection of imported, cured meats
$
LOBSTERCARGOT
broiled maine lobster, tarragon & garlic butter, freshly grated parmesan cheese, toasted baguette crostini
$

Dinner Menu | Soups & Salads

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BISQUE
salt roasted pepitas, maple gastrique, sage & sea salt biscotti
$
CLAM CHOWDER
beer-battered littleneck clams, roasted corn, nueske’s bacon lardons, crispy marble potatoes,chives
$
BEET SALAD
spinach, arugula, frisée, beet purée, candy-striped beets, golden beet carpaccio, humboldt fog goat cheese, roasted hazelnut granola, butterfly sorrel, tarragon vinaigrette
$
Organic Greens
cucumber, organic vegetables, watermelon radish, white balsamic vinaigrette
$
Caesar
baby romaine, housemade dressing, brioche croutons, reggiano tuile, tellicherry pepper oil, white anchovy
$
Caprese
italian burrata, heirloom tomato, garlic oil, sherry balsamic reduction, basil, sea salt
$
WATERMELON
arugula, petite hibiscus, shisho, champgne & grilled peach vinaigrette, meyer lemon & blueberry chutney, basil compressed watermelon, frosted golden watermelon, marinated feta, marcona almonds
$

Dinner Menu | Sushi & Raw Bar

Oysters on the Half Shelf
Half Dozen · Full Dozen. Rotating selection chosen by chef. Mimosa cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish, champagne mignonette
$
California Roll
snow crab, avocado, cucumber, tobiko
$
Spicy Tuna Roll
tuna, sriracha, cucumber, scallion
$
C-Roll
lobster, snow crab, shrimp, avocado, asparagus, enoki mushroom, ginger dressing
$
Surf & Turf Roll
lobster, beef tenderloin, asparagus, enoki mushroom, truffle oil, eel sauce, fried onion
$
SURF & SURF ROLL*
lobster, tuna, grilled asparagus, enoki mushroom, eel sauce, truffle oil, crispy fried onion, micro cilantro
$
Sashimi Sampler
tuna, ora king salmon, yellowtail, ika sansai, wakame
$
Chilled Colossal Shrimp
mimosa cocktail sauce, charred lemon
$
TUNA POKE*
tuna, crushed cucumber, baby heirloom tomato, avocado, micro cilantro, wakame, lotus chips, sesame seeds, whisky shoyu, sesame oil
$
Seafood Plateau
chef’s selection of oysters, wild american shrimp, ½ lb. maine lobster tail, ½ lb. king crab legs, mimosa cocktail, champagne mignonette, horseradish, grilled lemon
$
Bagel Roll
catsmo smoked salmon, boursin cream cheese, grilled asparagus, everything bagel seasoning
$
MARINATED MUSHROOM
soy paper, soy, marinated mushrooms, bok choy, grilled asparagus, spicy mayo
$
VOLCANO ROLL*
spicy tuna, enoki mushroom, asparagus, cucumber, seafood dynamite topping, spicy mayo, eel sauce
$
Nigiri Sampler
tuna, ora king salmon, yellowtail, ika sansai, wakame
$
Veggie Roll
bell pepper, enoki mushroom, grilled asparagus, cucumber, avocado
$
Jalapopper Roll
yellowtail, jalapeño, boursin cream cheese, crispy fried onions, spicy mayo
$
Wonton Tuna Tacos
spicy tuna, avocado, cucumber, micro cilantro
$

Dinner Menu | Entrees

ALL-NATURAL CRISPY SKIN CHICKEN
crispy marble potatoes, sautéed spinach, seasonal vegetable succotash, boursin mornay
$
Chilean Sea Bass
pan-seared, spaghetti squash, scampi butter, fennel fronds
$
Gulf Grouper
roasted corn & poblano risotto, foraged mushrooms, artichokes, heirloom tomatoes, aged goat gouda, lobster béarnaise
$
Snapper
pan-seared, chili & pistachio pesto, broccolini, braised artichoke, toybox tomato, andouille sausage
$
HERB-SEARED ORA KING SALMON*
crispy fingerling potatoes with caramelized shallot & dijon vinaigrette, haricot vert, nueske’s bacon lardons, marcona almonds, dill sauce fleurette
$
Impossible Bolognese
spaghetti squash, macadamia ricotta, foraged mushrooms, aged goat gouda, fines herbs
$
MAINE LOBSTER RAVIOLI
garlic & herb mornay, toasted pine nuts, roasted tomatoes, cognac, shaved goat gouda
$

Dinner Menu | From The Grille

Center Cut 9 oz. Filet
12 oz. New York Strip
$
12 oz. New York Strip
$
24 oz. Cowboy Ribeye
$
16 OZ BUFFALO DELMONICO*
caraway au poivre
$
Duroc Pork Chop
bourbon cider glaze
$
Veal Tenderloin Medallions
sauce au poivre
$
LOBSTER
unshelled, butter-poached, parmesan risotto, lemon, tarragon, drawn butter
$
PEPPERCORN & SAGE-CRUSTED RACK OF ELK
roasted butternut purée, bacon braised brussels sprouts, salsify, globe carrot, huckleberry jus
$

ENHANCEMENTS

BACON BRAISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS
$
BLUE CHEESE CRUST
$
PEPPERCORN CRUST
$
KING CRAB OSCAR
$
8.oz MAINE LOBSTER TAIL
$
ROASTED MUSHROOMS
$
CARAMELIZED ONIONS
$
SAUTEED SPINACH
$
PARMESAN & TRUFFLE FRIES
$

HANDCRAFTED BEACH COCKTAILS

FLORIDA ORANGE BOURBON MOJITO
woodford reserve bourbon infused with sugar cane, orange peel & mint, soda
$
CALADESI FIZZ
tito’s handmade vodka, st~germain elderflower liqueur, la marca prosecco, ginger & lime
$
DAY AT THE BEACH
bacardí superior rum, pama, soda, mint, orange, lime, splash of sprite
$
THE GRAND
corvus grilled pineapple vodka, giffard peche de vigne liqueur, pressed pineapple & lime
$
MANGO ME CRAZY
milagro reposado tequila, milagro silver tequila, j.f. haden’s mango liqueur, lime juice, jalapeños, mango purée, margarita mix
$
"THREE-TIME CHAMP" SUNSHINE ADE
corvus tropical vodka, pressed lemon, guava syrup
$
THE BEACH MARTINI
grey goose le citron vodka, midori, pama, pineapple juice, lemon juice
$
ROSEMARY GRAPEFRUIT MARTINI
hendrick’s gin, grapefruit, rosemary-infused syrup
$
WATERMELON BASIL REFRESHER
patrón silver tequila, lime juice, agave nectar, basil, watermelon cubes
$
FLEUR DE LIS
hendrick’s gin, st~germain elderflower liqueur, ginger ale, soda, cucumber, lemon
$
SMOKED OLD FASHIONED
bulleit bourbon, bulleit rye, agave nectar, stirrings blood orange bitters
$
SPICY MONKEY
milagro reposado tequila, pineapple & jalapeño blend, freshly pressed lime, touch of 100% organic agave nectar, jalapeño, pineapple wedge
$

DESSERT SELECTIONS

TURTLE CHEESECAKE
miso caramel, pecans, chocolate sauce housemade chocolate ice cream
$
GOOD MORNING
housemade cereal milk ice cream, white chocolate cereal bark, macaron, strawberry croquant, cereal bits
$
HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
hazelnut praline, brownie, black cherry chip ice cream
$
SKILLET LAVA COOKIE
vanilla ice cream
$
VANILLA BEAN CREME BRULEE
fresh berries
$
HOUSE MADE ICE CREAM & SORBET
your server will review our current selections
$
Ready to order? Kerbside pickup, delivery and dine-in are all available.