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great food and prices for which Frenchy’s
has become famous. The Key West bistro
atmosphere offers open-air dining and an
unbeatable view of both the beach and our
fabulous sunsets. There is a full bar and the
best grouper sandwich you will ever have.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-11 PM. Fri-Sat
11 AM-12 AM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Happy’s Bayou Bites,
431 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580),
Dunedin, (727) 240-1102.
Happy and Mark Jordan’s
new casual eatery serves homemade
and made-to-order Low Country,
Cajun, and Florida Cracker
cuisines from a food trailer
embellished with a cracker-style
facade near the Pinellas Trail.
Enjoy Po’Boys, Gumbo, a Muffaletta,
or one of their weekly specials with
beer or wine at a brightly colored
picnic table under the oaks,
or take-out. Open Wed-Sat
11 AM-4 PM. $, V, MC.
Hot Dogs on Main,
505 Main St., Dunedin,
(727) 408-5103. Susan Norton and
Nick Annenos invite you to take out or
dine al fresco on their “gourmet fun in a
bun!” Offerings include everything from
Chicago, chili, veggie and organic dogs to
Vienna sausages, as well as Italian beef
sandwiches, fresh salads and Hershey’s ice
cream. Open Tues-Sat 11 AM-6 PM and only
on Sundays during special fairs and events.
$, X, C, W.
Hot Tuna Sushi Bar & Grille,
3689 Tampa Rd., #302B, Oldsmar,
(813) 818-8862. The contemporary decor
would lead you to expect much higher
prices at this moderately priced Japanese
restaurant that has something for everyone.
Start with their T-N-T Mussels or the Sirloin
Negimaki, and then have a Sushi and
Sashimi Combo or a Teriyaki Dinner.
Whatever you choose, you won’t be
disappointed and their daily Sushi Happy
Hour from 5-7 PM. Monday thru Friday
is a bargain. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-2 PM and 5 PM-10 PM, Fri
11 AM-2 PM and 5 PM-10:30 PM, Sat.
12 PM-10:30 PM and Sun 12 PM-9 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Island Way Grill,
20 Island Way, Clearwater,
(727) 461-6617. Whether you make
a selection from the sushi bar, the
oak-fired pit or join them for Sunday
brunch, the Island Way Grill will
satisfy every taste. This Clearwater
favorite offers amazing harbor views
and an eclectic menu that blends
continental, Pacific Rim and island
cuisines with a pan-Asian twist.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM,
Sun 11 AM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, X, C, W.
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