48 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | MAY/JUNE 2021
Best Gourmet Seafood
–– Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar
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Best Family-Style Seafood
–– Groupers on the Gulf
Casual, laid back and delicious says it all about this inviting
cafe. Try the grouper Reuben and the lobster bisque, along
with the homemade sangria. 1401 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks
Beach, (727) 266-4276.
Best Florida-Style Cuisine
–– Hog Island Fish Camp
Owner Chef Walt Wickman serves freshly caught seafood
from local waters in a relaxed atmosphere in this downtown
Dunedin hot spot. Stone crabs, mussels, Southern fried
chicken and of course, their namesake hogfish, are a few of the
dishes that keep customers coming back time and time again.
900 Broadway (Alternate U.S. Highway 19), Dunedin,
(727) 736-1179.
Best French-style Restaurant
–– Parlor House Bistro
Parlor House Bistro in Dunedin is blessed with Chef Ryan
Steffensmeier, who uses a New Orleans approach to classic
French cuisines. His presentations are as mouthwatering as his
creative serving of fine food. The décor and service are in sync
to guarantee you a perfect meal. 1757 Main St. (State Road
580) in Weathersfield Commons, Dunedin, (727) 754-3978.
Best Gastro Pub –– Clear Sky Draught Haus
With more than 37 craft beers on tap, over 60 varieties of
bottled beer, wine, a full bar and an extensive menu for
breakfast, lunch and dinner that includes omelets, hashes,
burgers, flat breads, hand-tossed pizzas and more, this is the
perfect place to find your own special treats. 680 Main St.,
Dunedin, (727) 286-6266.
Best Glass Art Museum –– Imagine Museum
This stunning collection of American art glass from its
beginning in the 1960s until now is expertly displayed in this
building that is dedicated to glass artists. There is always
something new to see here, and they continue to add to their
collections. 1901 Central Ave. in St. Petersburg, (727) 300-1700.
Best Glass Workshop
–– St. Petersburg Hot Glass Workshop
This is a working hot glass studio that is open for visitors to
watch artists make their creations. It is located next to the
Duncan McClellan Gallery. 2342 Emerson Ave. S.,
St. Petersburg, (813) 760-6600.
Best Gluten-Free Dining –– Currents
This restaurant features a multitude of gluten-free options,
incorporating sweet, salty, sour, bitter and savory tastes into
the dishes that make dining here a pleasure for anyone who
is concerned about food allergies. There is no need to give up
flavor when dining at Currents. 200 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon
Springs, (727) 940-5377.
Best Gourmet Italian Cuisine
–– Alfano’s Restaurant & Splendido Bar
For more than 30 years, this family owned restaurant has been
operated by Chefs Linda and Frank Alfano, who have been
joined by their daughter Nicolette. The Italian dishes they
serve, along with the extensive and award-winning wine list,
have made this one of the area’s favorite restaurants for years.
You can also enjoy live music at their Splendido Bar. 1702
Clearwater Largo Road N., Clearwater, (727) 584-2125.
Best Gourmet Pizza
–– Pan y Vino Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar
The artisan pizza here is cooked in a brick oven to give the
crust an authentic Italian texture, while the menu’s gourmet
toppings add an unusual flare. These pizzas are culinary
delights. Find them next to their sister restaurant Casa Tina at
369 Main St. in downtown Dunedin, (727) 734-7700.
Best Gourmet Seafood
–– Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar
This sophistimysticcated Palm Harbor restaurant has a
calming aquarium in its center and consistently serves
exceptional seafood. It is known for its high-quality food
and preparation and its stylish, yet comfortable dining room.
Chef/Owner Doug Bebell’s Kona Seared Atlantic Salmon,
Bronzed Chilean Sea Bass and Maine Lobster Tails are some of
the most popular dishes there. For light dining, they also serve
a variety of small plates. 3253 Tampa Road, Palm Harbor,
(727) 771-1800.
Best Grouper Sandwich –– Frenchy’s Rockaway
Grill, Frenchy’s Original Cafe, Frenchy’s Saltwater
Cafe, Frenchy’s South Beach, Frenchy’s Outpost
Bar & Grill and Frenchy’s To Go
You’ll feel like you are on an endless vacation in paradise
at these popular seafood restaurants. Frenchy brings in the
grouper on his own boats, so what they serve is always freshfrom
the-Gulf. Order it grilled, blackened or fried. Clearwater
Beach locations are at Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill, 7 Rockaway
St., (727) 446-4844; Frenchy’s Cafe at 41 Baymont St.,
(727) 446-3607; Frenchy’s Saltwater Cafe at 419 Poinsettia Ave.,
(727) 461-6295; and at Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe at 351 S.
Gulfview Blvd., (727) 441-9991, and Frenchy’s To Go at 26145
U.S. Highway 19 N., (727) 444-0831. In Dunedin, Frenchy’s
Outpost Bar & Grill is at 466 Causeway Blvd., (727) 286-6139.
Best Hair Salon –– LaPosh Salon
This is one of our perpetual winners where talented
professionals focus on your hair and makeup. The salon’s
well-earned reputation comes from serving clients’ beauty
needs at its Northwood Plaza location for nearly 30 years.
2566 N. McMullen Booth Road, Clearwater, (727) 726-1600.