For 25 years, the greatest recognition Bascom’s Chop House can receive has come from the guests who choose to dine with us.
That makes this year’s Tampa Bay Times Best of the Best results especially meaningful.
As an award-winning restaurant in Clearwater, FL, we’re honored to have received Gold in four categories in 2026:
- Best Steak
- Best Fine Dining
- Most Romantic Restaurant
- Best Cocktails
Bascom’s was also recognized with Silver for Best Seafood.
These honors represent many of the things that have defined the Bascom’s experience for the past 25 years. Exceptional steaks and seafood are certainly part of that story. So are thoughtfully crafted cocktails, attentive hospitality, and an atmosphere where a simple dinner can become a memorable evening.
Four Gold Awards and One Silver for Bascom’s Chop House
We’re incredibly proud of each recognition because together they tell a broader story about the Bascom’s dining experience.
Being recognized for Best Steak celebrates the foundation on which our Chop House reputation was built.
The Best Fine Dining honor reflects the complete experience our team strives to create every day.
Meanwhile, Most Romantic Restaurant recognizes something our guests have created right alongside us: a place where date nights, anniversaries, engagements, and special occasions become lasting memories.
Our Best Cocktails award celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship behind the bar.
Finally, receiving Silver for Best Seafood reinforces something we’ve always believed: there’s much more to discover at Bascom’s than steak.
An Award 25 Years in the Making
Awards are wonderful to receive. However, the relationships behind them mean even more.
Over the years, we’ve watched first dates become anniversaries. We’ve welcomed families celebrating birthdays, engagements, graduations, and milestones.
We’ve hosted business dinners, holiday gatherings, and quiet evenings between friends.
Of course, we’ve also welcomed countless guests who simply wanted a great steak, fresh seafood, a beautifully made cocktail, and an enjoyable night out.
Being included in those moments is something we never take for granted.
Award-Winning Steaks, Seafood and Cocktails
While these awards recognize different aspects of Bascom’s, together they highlight the variety guests can experience around one table.
Enjoy the USDA Prime steaks that helped establish our reputation. Explore fresh seafood and chef-crafted selections from our Dinner Menu. Then, pair your meal with a selection from our award-winning Cocktails & Vino program.
Whether you’re planning an intimate date night or simply meeting friends for dinner, every Bascom’s experience begins with the same commitment to quality and hospitality.
Thank You, Tampa Bay
These Best of the Best honors belong just as much to our team and guests as they do to the restaurant.
To everyone who voted for Bascom’s, thank you.
To those who have celebrated life’s greatest moments around our tables, thank you.
And to those who have made Bascom’s part of an ordinary Tuesday night, a business lunch, date night, or dinner with friends—thank you, too.
For 25 years, your continued support has allowed Bascom’s to grow while remaining committed to the standards on which the restaurant was built.
From the Bullards and the entire Bascom’s team, thank you for allowing us to serve Tampa Bay for 25 years.
We look forward to welcoming you for many more.