Bascom's Chop House
Ulmerton Road, Clearwater
Restaurant in Clearwater, United States
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Dress
Business Casual
Why go
Book Bascom's Chop House for a polished Clearwater celebration or business dinner, especially if wine matters to the table. It is less compelling as a takeout choice because the value sits in the room, pacing, sit-down experience rather than food that travels easily.
About Bascom's Chop House
Bascom's Chop House is a Clearwater venue with a business-casual dress code and Star Wine List recognition in 2026. Choose it when you want a more put-together meal in Clearwater, confirm any menu, service, or reservation details directly before planning around them.
The schedule shows service every day of the week: Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM–9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM–9:30 PM, Saturday from 4:30–9:30 PM, Sunday from 4–9 PM. Takeout, delivery, seating, pricing, menu details are not specified, so they should not be assumed.
Pick it for a business-casual outing, not a menu-first plan
The clearest grounded signals are the business-casual dress code and the Star Wine List recognition. Those details make Bascom's Chop House easier to frame as a more deliberate Clearwater choice than a purely casual stop, especially when the group wants the occasion to feel a little more put-together.
That said, the menu format, price point, dish list, service style are not established. If those details matter to your plans, check with the restaurant before booking. The strongest case is for diners who value a business-casual setting and a venue with Star Wine List recognition.
Takeout is the wrong lens for judging the value
Takeout and delivery details are not the main basis for judging Bascom's Chop House. The more reliable planning points are its Clearwater location, posted hours, business-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition.
If you are comparing other options, Grand Hacienda works for a different kind of meal, while Katch Bistro and La Dolce Vita Trattoria - Clearwater offer alternatives to compare directly. Sonny's BBQ is another option for a more casual direction. The best choice depends on the occasion and the details each venue confirms directly.
The verdict: consider Bascom's Chop House when you want a business-casual Clearwater meal and the Star Wine List recognition matters to your group. For delivery-first plans, exact menu expectations, or pricing-sensitive decisions, verify the current details before making it your default pick.
Planning details
- Location
- 3665 Ulmerton Rd, Clearwater, FL 33762
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- bascoms.com
- Phone
- (727) 573-3363
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Bascom's Chop House presents the classic American chop-house template in a Clearwater setting that usually leans casual and waterfront. The room signals occasion without demanding formal dress, and the operation frames itself as an upper-middle, wine-forward dinner house. Its Star Wine List White Star recognition underlines a carefully curated wine program that matches the seriousness of the beef on the menu. The overall tone is restrained and occasion-driven: familiar chop-house touches and polished service meet a Gulf Coast market that more often favors relaxed, sunset-driven dining, so Bascom's reads as purposeful and quietly refined.
Best For
This is primarily a dinner destination—best suited to date nights, business dinners, special occasions, and celebrations where a serious wine program matters. The menu centers on aged steaks and shareable rich starters, and the pacing is meant for a two- to three-hour meal that unfolds with bottle or glass selections from a recognized list. Guests come when they want a more formal-feeling evening without an overbearing dress code: people celebrating milestones or hosting clients find the balance of gravitas and approachability especially useful.
Ordering Tips
Start with the signatures—Petite Filet Mignon or a Bone-in Ribeye for a direct sense of the kitchen's beef program, and add Billionaire's Bacon or Fried Lobster as shareable starters. Given the restaurant's White Star wine recognition, plan to pair steaks with a bottle from the curated list and allow the sommelier or server to recommend matches; the menu and wine program are presented to be enjoyed over a longer sit-down dinner. Ask about sourcing and dry-aging if you want more context on the beef selections.
Venue details
Ambiance
Clubby atmosphere with dark wood paneling, crisp white linens, crystal stemware, and a sophisticated, traditional fine dining feel.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Business Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Formal
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Petite Filet Mignon
- Bone-in Ribeye
- Fried Lobster
- Billionaire's Bacon
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Cross-shop these if you cannot get the table
Try Katch Bistro for a less formal Clearwater dinner, or La Dolce Vita Trattoria - Clearwater if the group wants comfort and familiarity over a celebration setting.
Restaurant context
How it compares in Clearwater
Bascom's Chop House is the splurge-leaning choice in this set because the experience is built around a more formal sit-down meal and a wine program with Star Wine List recognition. Katch Bistro is the better fit for a relaxed meal that does not need to feel like an occasion, while La Dolce Vita Trattoria - Clearwater is the safer comfort pick for diners who want familiar pacing and an easier mood.
For value and off-premise practicality, Grand Hacienda and Sonny's BBQ make more sense than a chop-house format. They are better choices when the meal is casual, group-driven, or built around takeout. Bascom's is stronger when the table plans to stay, order properly, treat dinner as the event.
Campanella's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria is the lower-pressure alternate for families or groups that want comfort over polish. Choose Bascom's when ambiance and wine are part of the brief; choose the peers when speed, value, or casual energy matters more.
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Compare Bascom's Chop House
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Bascom's Chop House | Clearwater | Star Wine Lists 20262026 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence |
| Katch Bistro | Clearwater | No published awards |
| La Dolce Vita Trattoria - Clearwater | Clearwater | No published awards |
| Grand Hacienda | Clearwater | No published awards |
| Sonny's BBQ | Pinellas Park | No published awards |
| Campanella's Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria | Pinellas Park | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How far ahead should I book Bascom's Chop House?
The confirmed hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:30 AM–9 PM, Friday from 11:30 AM–9:30 PM, Saturday from 4:30–9:30 PM, Sunday from 4–9 PM, so check directly with the restaurant for current reservation availability.
Is Bascom's Chop House good for solo dining?
Bascom's Chop House is in Clearwater, has a business-casual dress code, has Star Wine List recognition for 2026; confirm seating and service details directly if you are planning to dine alone.
What should I wear to Bascom's Chop House?
The dress code is business casual. Plan for a neat, put-together look.
What should I order at Bascom's Chop House?
Star Wine List recognition for 2026 is confirmed, but check the current menu directly before deciding what to order.
Can I eat at the bar at Bascom's Chop House?
If that is important, contact Bascom's Chop House directly; for a different style of meal, you might also compare Sonny's BBQ or La Dolce Vita Trattoria - Clearwater.
