SkyBeach Resort (6800 Sunshine Skyway Ln S) is about to get dreamier with its new restaurant concept, SouthSeas Tapas. Although the resort debuted just last year, the property has been renovated, renamed, and sold several times over its lifespan. The new restaurant will pay homage to the original 1960s design, The Outrigger Inn—a Polynesian‑themed retreat and dining experience—and blend that “nostalgic charm with a sophisticated nautical experience.”
Inspired by vintage advertisements for The Outrigger Inn, Executive Chef Tom Legg developed the SouthSeas Tapas concept. While the menu is still in development, Chef Legg teases a Bone Marrow Tartar with chili crisps, black garlic, and flat‑iron steak; Hog Fish with peppadew romesco; and Hokkaido Scallops with chorizo broth and forbidden rice ramen, along with a tiki‑inspired cocktail program to round out the nostalgia trip. The 29‑slip marina, with its lolling and rocking boats, will serve as a relaxing backdrop as visitors are transported back to the 1960s.
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While awaiting an official opening date for SouthSeas Tapas, follow them on Instagram for updates.
Must-visit hubs at SkyBeach
SouthSeas Tapas is a welcome addition to the other food and beverage hub at SkyBeach Resort: the SkyBar + Grille (a two‑story beachside oasis serving relaxing cocktails with a stunning view of the bay).
In addition to cocktails and good eats, SkyBeach boasts southside sports pickleball and volleyball courts, rentable kayaks or paddleboards to get out on the water, and a stunning private beach—now double its former size—and the plunging blues of the Serenity and headliner pools.
These options barely scratch the surface of what you can do to unwind, relax, and sail away at SkyBeach. You’ll have to visit to experience it all. Day passes are available, so even if you aren’t staying the night in one of the luxury suites, you can still enjoy a staycation.
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