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Cool Pickle in Paradise

4.1 466 reviews 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM 8501 Placida Rd Unit A4, Placida, FL 33946, United States

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Welcome to Cool Pickle in Paradise, a vibrant dining gem nestled in Placida, Florida. This veteran and women-owned restaurant celebrates comfort food with a unique twist, offering a diverse menu featuring everything from freshly steamed clams to mouthwatering burgers. The atmosphere is casual and family-friendly, making it perfect for groups or solo diners alike. Highlights include an impressive beer and cocktail selection, live music, and speedy service that ensures you never wait long for your favorite dish. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it’s an ideal spot for both tourists and locals looking to unwind and savor delicious flavors.

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Amenities & More

Service options

  • Outdoor seating
  • No-contact delivery
  • Delivery
  • Onsite services
  • Takeout
  • Dine-in

Highlights

  • Fast service
  • Great beer selection
  • Great cocktails
  • Live music
  • Serves local specialty
  • Sports

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Solo dining

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Catering
  • Dessert
  • Seating
  • Table service

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom
  • Wi-Fi

Atmosphere

  • Casual
  • Trendy

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • Tourists
Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with Cool Pickle in Paradise before visiting.

Reviews for Cool Pickle in Paradise

4.1
466 reviews
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Review highlights

Based on 466 reviews

Cool Pickle in Paradise is widely praised for its fresh, flavorful seafood and diverse menu that includes standout items like baked haddock, burgers, and unique offerings such as Pickle Mac pizza. Customers often highlight the generous portions and quick service, making it a popular spot for both lunch and dinner. The welcoming, lively atmosphere paired with friendly and attentive staff enhances the overall dining experience. While the majority of feedback is positive, some patrons have noted occasional inconsistencies, such as side dishes that didn’t meet expectations. Overall, Cool Pickle in Paradise is well-regarded for its quality food, engaging social environment, and strong community vibe, making it a favored local choice in Placida.

Lee Rahr
Mar 18, 2025

Party of 4. We all had the baked haddock with various sides. DELICIOUS!!! That is only my side of beans. Huge fresh salad. Linda our server was a great too. This could be my new favorite restaurant! Great music tonight.Update 4/3/2024 visit: this time the beans were warmed canned beans

Kevin Mahoney
Mar 17, 2025

This was our first time going to Cool Pickle.My sister got the Pickle Mac pizza, my mom got the bacon Cheeseburger, and I got the Wrangler burger. Absolutely all great! The French fries were some of the best, and the Cole Slaw is the best I've ever had.We sat at the bar where Stephanie was working. She was 100% on point. Super friendly, always smiling and laughing with the customers, she made sure everyone had their orders in, food in front of them, as soon as possible, and the drinks ready! Definitely worth the drive! I'll be making it more often! 100% recommended!!

Gina Arancivia
Feb 26, 2025

I usually go for my lunch because the food comes out fast as well as delicious. I've made many friends while I was there eating at the bar. The specials are always good and there's a "meal special" for every day. I like that it's a locally owned place. The staff are friendly and fun. It's a great place to go!

William Egan
Feb 21, 2025

Cool Pickle in Paradise! It was the name that captured my attention as I scrolled through my phone searching for a new dining experience. My family visited the restaurant last evening. As we approached the restaurant, we met a few patrons leaving. We asked them about the restaurant and their experience and they informed us they loved it. The atmosphere is very comfortable. There is a bar and dining area. The menu is filled with a fine variety of choices, ranging from sandwiches to full entrées. Our appetizers were two orders of mozzarella sticks. Those were excellent however there are only 3 to an order. At 6.95 a plate, that was a bit pricey. The sticks are larger than normal, so that helped, but I wish it would have been 4 instead. My oldest son tried the steak and cheese sandwich (Philly style) while my younger son joined my wife and me for the Haddock special. A generous portion of breaded fish with fries and coleslaw. All the entrées were excellent. Nicely sized portions. Just right. No leftovers. Our waitress was amazing. Extremely attentive and helpful. She refilled drinks and constantly checked on us. The cost of our meal was quite comparable to the other restaurants in the area. And we felt the cost of our meal was fair. It is advertised that live music often occurs, but we did not witness such. We had an amazing dining experience. We will return. Thanks very much to the owners and staff of the Cool Pickle. Continued success for them.

Diane Marie Flannery
Feb 12, 2025

I had the fish and chips and it was very yummy. My grandkids had bacon hamburgers which they said were the best. Service was fast and food was out quickly. The coleslaw was under whelming, not to my taste buds.

Amber Campbell
Jan 21, 2025

Bomb cheese mozzerella sticks!!! We sat at the bar with Christine and she made a delicious Paloma for me (without looking up a recipe). My husband had the French dip and I had the Harbor wrap, both were mouthwatering and delicious, generous portions with a reasonable price! Sweet potato fries were crisp and fresh, did I mention the cheese sticks? Best I’ve ever had!

George & Kathy
Jan 16, 2025

No complaints on food. I called the week before to make a reservation for Monday. They mentioned that they are not taking reservations. So a group of 12 of us went that came by boat there to be asked if we had a reservation as it was bingo night. Fortunately, there was outdoor seating scattered about, and they assigned us a great server that made things go smoothly. Lessons learned for customer and owner, both have to be clear.

Casey Cameron
Jan 11, 2025

If you're looking for something delicious and relatively cheap, this is it.We tried the 1/2 lb burger, and it was fantastic. The new steak and cheese sub is about equal. Chili fries are loaded and delicious. The fried pickles were great!I took some pictures but we were already about halfway through eating. I don't know why this place has such a low rating - our experience was excellent.

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Quick info

Address
8501 Placida Rd Unit A4, Placida, FL 33946, United States
Price range
$10–20
Category
Restaurants

Opening hours

  • Monday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Tuesday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Wednesday (Today) 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Thursday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Friday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Saturday 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  • Sunday 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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