Predalina
#1 Happy HourCoastal Italian plates, crudos, and spritzes on Water Street – Predalina is Channelside’s go-to for a sunlit, waterfront-adjacent happy hour.
813-555-0123 · ★ 4.6 (980+) · $$
Predalina brings a breezy, coastal-Italian energy to Water Street and makes the case for planning your afternoons around happy hour. The bar leans bright and refreshing, with spritzes, low-ABV aperitivi, and cocktails that pair naturally with seafood and handmade pasta. Crudos are clean and citrus-led rather than fussy, boards invite sharing, and the patio catches the kind of light that makes an ordinary weekday feel like a small celebration. It is equally good for a quick two-round stop before the arena or a longer session that turns into dinner once the pasta specials roll in. Service is warm and conversational, the music stays in the background, and tables turn without pressure. If you are mapping a relaxed tour of Channelside, start here: good value during the window, polished execution outside of it, and a setting that feels like downtown without the rush.
Notu is known for picking just the best of every neighborhood. When we picked the best Happy Hour in Channelside, we started with the people because people drive every great experience.
Crowd & Vibe
After work you will see Water Street regulars, pre-game groups, and couples starting date night. Staff is quick with menu guidance and keeps the pace relaxed so the stop can be short or stretch into dinner.
- After-work crowd
- Patio people
- Date night starters
Every business excels at a few things and is merely fine at the rest. For Predalina, we’ve highlighted the offerings it does best—reliable standouts that deliver the most value and consistently great experiences. Use this as your quick guide to what’s worth choosing first.
What to Order at Happy Hour
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Aperol or Seasonal Spritz
Classic or rotating; bright, low-ABV, and patio-perfect.
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House Crudo
Clean cuts with citrus and olive oil; ask for the day’s fish.
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Handmade Pasta – Nightly Special
Shape and sauce change; a great pivot from happy hour to dinner.
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Grilled Octopus
Char, tender bite, and a lemony finish.
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Margherita or Clam Pie
Crisp-edged, shareable, and fast to the table.
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Zero-Proof Citrus Tonic
Balanced and grown-up without the buzz.
There are solid alternatives, too. This quick comparison shows how Predalina stacks up so you can choose confidently.
How Predalina Compares
| Happy Hour Options | Predalina | Boulon Brasserie | American Social | Ulele | Oak & Ola |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Happy hour times | ✓ Weekdays 3-6pm + Fri 9-11 | Weekdays 3-6pm | Mon-Fri 4-7pm | Daily 3-6pm | Daily 3-6pm |
| Patio & Waterfront Feel | ✓ Shaded patio on Water Street, waterfront-adjacent | Sidewalk terrace, downtown view | Waterfront deck on Harbour Island | Riverwalk views | Armature Works courtyard |
| Seafood Focus | ✓ Crudo, grilled fish, Gulf accents | Raw bar and brasserie plates | Florida seafood heavy | Mixed Southern menu | Mediterranean small plates |
| Handmade Pasta | ✓ Nightly shapes made in house | Fresh pastas, limited | Not pasta-led | House-made pasta features | Pasta occasionally |
| Cocktail & Wine Program | ✓ Coastal Italian cocktails and spritzes, Italian-leaning list | Classic brasserie cocktails | Beer-forward with Florida classics | Craft cocktails and wine | Old World-leaning wines and amari |
| Avg Price for Two (food only) | ✓ $70-100 | $90-130 | $60-100 | $90-140 | $70-110 |
Notu is trusted to curate the best businesses in each neighborhood. We use local experts and AI to evaluate the people, the experience, the product or service, and how it compares locally*. Ultimatly, we chose Predalina as the best Happy Hour in Channelside for the following reasons:
*Curious about how we choose? See our methodology.
Waterfront Energy, Downtown Ease
On Water Street with an easy-flow patio and bar seating that works for quick meetups or longer hangs.
Happy Hour With Real Value
Well-priced spritzes, wines by the glass, and shareable bites so a second round is an easy yes.
Italian Seafood From Bar To Table
Crudo, grilled fish, and handmade pastas that make staying for dinner a smart upgrade.
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