ABOUT US
If you wanted a cocktail in the late 1920s, you’d ask for a “giggle water”; an alcoholic beverage and the namesake inspiration for Gigglewaters, the restaurant, bar, and one screen classic movie theater in the heart of downtown Safety Harbor.
Since 2018
When Richie Wilson and Rachel Fine Wilson moved from Brooklyn to Florida in 2015, they brought more than just a love of sunshine, they brought a vision. Inspired by their favorite NYC haunts, they set out to create a place that combined rich history, elevated comfort food, and unforgettable experiences. In 2018, that dream became Gigglewaters.
Housed in a historic building in the heart of downtown Safety Harbor, Gigglewaters is a nod to the Prohibition era with a vintage vibe that feels both nostalgic and fresh. Tin ceilings, warm lighting, and a bar built from reclaimed Belleview Biltmore wood set the scene, but it’s the menu that steals it.
Our food is bold, craveable, and anything but ordinary. Over a dozen Wagyu burgers, bourbon-soaked Butcher Block Bacon, loaded mac & cheese, deep-fried bacon-wrapped hot dogs, ricotta cheesecake and award-winning cocktails earned us a feature on Man v. Food. It’s food that feels familiar, but tastes unforgettable.
Tucked behind the dining room is our signature 32-seat movie theater. An intimate, full-service escape where you can enjoy dinner, drinks, and a lineup of beloved classics on the big screen. Whether you’re here for The Princess Bride or Die Hard, it’s dinner and a movie, reimagined.
But Gigglewaters is more than just a restaurant or theater, it’s a gathering place. We’ve hosted proposals, weddings, movie marathons, sing-a-longs, Rocky Horror blowouts, movie star Q&As, and more celebrations than we can count. Delicious food, unforgettable cocktails, and the kind of nights that turn into traditions.
We believe in bringing people together to a place of a thousand good times. Your best night out; an experience you can’t help but love. Come grab a “giggle water” and see for yourself.
Meet the Owners!
FRANK FINE
President
Rachel has more than 10 years of experience in franchised business management with supplimental education companies. She has worked in television for a number of years as well, hosting multiple TV shows for Howard Stern and as a ghost hunter on The Travel Channel. Rachel directed the build-out of the flagship Gigglewaters and was its first General Manager. She built the brand and drove operational and marketing strategy from day one.
RACHEL FINE WILSON
CEO
Richie spent 17 years as Senior Broadcast Producer of the Howard Stern Show. Richie is also well known as the inventor of the viral sensation “Shittens”, which Redbook said, “broke the internet”. Here at Gigglewaters, Richie drove the creative direction, from decor and design to movie selections and creative promotions.
RICHARD WILSON
CXO
AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS
Our Achievements Throughout the Years, Gigglewaters is proud to be recognized as a local favorite and industry standout.
2018
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best New Restaurant
Beer & Burger Throwdown
Best Signature Burger
2019
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Cocktails
Best Brunch
Best Brunch for Boozing
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Tequila Bar
Best Grilled Cheese
Finalist: Best All Around Restaurant
2020
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Burgers
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Gourmet Popcorn
2021
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Cocktail Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Neighborhood Bar in Tampa Bay
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Grilled Cheese
Best Gourmet Popcorn
2022
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Hamburger Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Best Cocktail Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Neighborhood Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Brunch in Tampa Bay
Best Romantic Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Waitstaff
Best Grilled Cheese
AAA Living
Best Cocktails
Time Out
Named one of the 11 Best Restaurants in Tampa
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
Featured on Cooking Channel’s Man vs. Food
2023
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Hamburger Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Best Cocktail Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Neighborhood Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Brunch in Tampa Bay
Best Romantic Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Best Food Truck in Tampa Bay
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Burgers
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Mac & Cheese
Best Underground Cinema Event- Rocky Horror
Best CEO- Rachel Wilson
Finalist- Best Food Truck
Finalist- Best Waitstaff
Finalist- Best Grilled Cheese
Finalist- Best Tequila Bar
Best of Florida
Best American Restaurant in the State of Florida
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
Beer & Burger Festival
People’s Choice- Best Burger in Sarasota
Judge’s Choice- Favorite Burger in Pasco County
2024
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Burgers
Best Underground Theater
Best Safety Harbor Restaurant
Best Bloody Mary
Best Grilled Cheese
Finalist- Best Chicken Sandwich
Finalist- Best Hot Dogs
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Brunch
Best Hamburger Restaurant
Best Movie Theater
Best Cocktail Bar
Best Food Truck
Best Neighborhood Bar
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
Best of Florida
Best American Restaurant in the State of Florida
Best Food Truck in the State of Florida
Titan 100
Rachel Fine Wilson named one of the top 100 C-level executives in Tampa Bay
2025
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Hamburger Restaurant
Best Brunch
Best Movie Theater
Best Cocktail Bar
Best Food Truck
Best Neighborhood Bar
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Chicken Sandwich
Best Underground/Independent Theater
Best Lunch Spot
Best Personality to follow on TikTok
Best Food Truck
Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Finalist- Best Bar- Clearwater/Dunedin
Finalist- Best Hot Dogs
Finalist- Best Mac & Cheese
Finalist- Best Brunch
Finalist- Best Safety Harbor Restaurant
Finalist- Best French Fries
Finalist- Best CEO, Rachel Fine Wilson
Finalist- Best Couple- Richie & Rachel- Gigglewaters
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
2025 Best of Florida
Best American Restaurant in the State of Florida
Best Food Truck- Regional Winner
Titan 100
Rachel Fine Wilson named one of the top 100 C-level executives in Tampa Bay
Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Small Business of the Year Award Winner, 51-200 employees
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best New Restaurant
Beer & Burger Throwdown
Best Signature Burger
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Burgers
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Gourmet Popcorn
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Cocktail Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Neighborhood Bar in Tampa Bay
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Grilled Cheese
Best Gourmet Popcorn
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Hamburger Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Best Cocktail Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Neighborhood Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Brunch in Tampa Bay
Best Romantic Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Waitstaff
Best Grilled Cheese
AAA Living
Best Cocktails
Time Out
Named one of the 11 Best Restaurants in Tampa
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
Featured on Cooking Channel’s Man vs. Food
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Hamburger Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Best Cocktail Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Neighborhood Bar in Tampa Bay
Best Brunch in Tampa Bay
Best Romantic Restaurant in Tampa Bay
Best Food Truck in Tampa Bay
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Burgers
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Neighborhood Bar in Pinellas County
Best of Safety Harbor
Best Mac & Cheese
Best Underground Cinema Event- Rocky Horror
Best CEO- Rachel Wilson
Finalist- Best Food Truck
Finalist- Best Waitstaff
Finalist- Best Grilled Cheese
Finalist- Best Tequila Bar
Best of Florida
Best American Restaurant in the State of Florida
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
Beer & Burger Festival
People’s Choice- Best Burger in Sarasota
Judge’s Choice- Favorite Burger in Pasco County
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Cocktails
Best Brunch
Best Brunch for Boozing
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Tequila Bar
Best Grilled Cheese
Finalist: Best All Around Restaurant
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Burgers
Best Underground Theater
Best Safety Harbor Restaurant
Best Bloody Mary
Best Grilled Cheese
Finalist- Best Chicken Sandwich
Finalist- Best Hot Dogs
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Brunch
Best Hamburger Restaurant
Best Movie Theater
Best Cocktail Bar
Best Food Truck
Best Neighborhood Bar
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
Best of Florida
Best American Restaurant in the State of Florida
Best Food Truck in the State of Florida
Titan 100
Rachel Fine Wilson named one of the top 100 C-level executives in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay Times’ “Best of the Best”
Best Hamburger Restaurant
Best Brunch
Best Movie Theater
Best Cocktail Bar
Best Food Truck
Best Neighborhood Bar
Creative Loafing’s “Best of the Bay”
Best Whiskey Bar
Best Chicken Sandwich
Best Underground/Independent Theater
Best Lunch Spot
Best Personality to follow on TikTok
Best Food Truck
Best Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Finalist- Best Bar- Clearwater/Dunedin
Finalist- Best Hot Dogs
Finalist- Best Mac & Cheese
Finalist- Best Brunch
Finalist- Best Safety Harbor Restaurant
Finalist- Best French Fries
Finalist- Best CEO, Rachel Fine Wilson
Finalist- Best Couple- Richie & Rachel- Gigglewaters
Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Best Cocktails
2025 Best of Florida
Best American Restaurant in the State of Florida
Best Food Truck- Regional Winner
Titan 100
Rachel Fine Wilson named one of the top 100 C-level executives in Tampa Bay
Tampa Chamber of Commerce
Small Business of the Year Award Winner, 51-200 employees
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