DINING
out
Nauti-Nancy’s
Food Shack and Crows Nest Pub,
700 Eldridge St. (one block west of Myrtle
Ave. on the Pinellas Trail), Clearwater,
(727) 446-3717. Dine indoors or at the
Crow’s Nest Patio Bar at this fun, funky
eatery. The food is cooked to order, and
includes daily specials, a Raw Bar and
favorites such as their Beef Martini,
Shrimp-n-Grits, 4-4-4, and Bread Pudding.
Open for lunch, dinner, plus music and
appetizers with your drinks on the patio
Tues-Thurs 10 AM-10 PM; Fri & Sat 10 AM-
12 AM; Sun 10 AM-7 PM. Free delivery to
locals. $, CM, E, D, X, C, W.
Ocean Flame Interactive Dining,
inside Shephard’s Beach Resort, 619 S.
Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, (727)
447-2009. Their gourmet buffet has an open
interactive kitchen, where chefs prepare
your meal right before your eyes. There is
hand-rolled sushi, a Wok Station, Brazilianstyle
rotisserie, Carving Station, an array of
seafood, International Station with delicacies
from around the world, homemade desserts
and so much more. Enjoy beautiful waterfront
views from every table, inside or out. Dinner
nightly and Sunday Brunch. Open Mon-
Thurs 5 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 5 PM-10:30 PM
and Sun for Brunch 10:30 AM-2:30 PM,
dinner 5 PM-10 PM. $$$, RS, CM, E, D, X, W.
Olde Bay Café & Dunedin Fish Market,
51 Main St., Dunedin (at the Marina),
(727) 733-2542. Chef Walt Wickman offers
mostly outdoor seating overlooking the
harbor for lunch and dinner. Enjoy an
intimate raw bar, a market with fresh fish,
seafood and accompaniments and takeout
at his casual waterfront eatery. Enjoy wine,
beer or sangria with his chowder, salads,
ceviche, fish tacos, Cubans and desserts.
Open daily 8 AM-10 PM. $-$$, E, X, C, W.
Palm Pavilion,
10 Bay Esplanade, N. Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-2642. Voted “#1 Best Place for Live
Music” and also “Best of Tampa Bay.”
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Palm
Pavilion has been a famous Clearwater Beach
landmark since 1926. Amid its nostalgic
architecture, guests enjoy casual dining
indoors or outside on their deck, where
they can experience spectacular sunsets.
Happy hour on weekdays is from 4-7 PM.
Visit their website to view the music
calendar. Open Sun-Thurs 10:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 10:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, E, X, W.
Pan y Vino
Brick Oven Pizza & Wine Bar,
369 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 734-7700.
This new intimate downtown wine bar and
bistro is a relaxing place to break bread and
lift a glass. Owners Tina and Javier Avila,
of Casa Tina (next door), serve their artisan
pizza that is cooked in a brick oven, soups,
salads, skillet specials and delicious desserts,
along with a wide selection of wines, beers
and coffees. Available for private parties.
Open Tues-Thurs 5 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 5 PM-11 PM, Sun 3 PM-10 PM.
$-$$, E, X.
Pensare Italian
Bistro & Wine Bar,
799 Highland Ave. (at its intersection
with Main St.), Dunedin, (727) 786-2222.
Robin and Mike Rey’s award-winning
restaurant has won a multitude of loyal
customers, who appreciate the high quality
classic Italian cuisine that they serve with a
twist. The sleek, modern décor and
attentive service has made them one of the
area’s premier dining spots.
Open for dinner Sun-Thurs 5 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 5 PM-11 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Pico Rojo
Charcoal Rotisserie,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd., #E
(accessible via Enterprise Rd.) Clearwater,
(727) 474-3826. Known for its healthy,
natural, delicious food with Latin American
flair, this restaurant is also child-friendly,
vegetarian-friendly and offers carry-out.
All-natural chicken is marinated in spices
and roasted in an ecological charcoal
rotisserie oven. Complementary sides
include fried yuca, tostones, sweet
plantains, hearty rice and beans, and
scrumptious asparagus. Their well-priced,
flavorful salads, sandwiches, sauces, dressings,
sangria, and desserts are homemade from
fine, fresh ingredients and can be ordered
family style. Catering available. Open
Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM, Fri 11:30 AM-
9:30 PM, Sat 12 PM-9:30 PM, Sun12PM-8
PM. $-$$, X, C, W.
186 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE JULY/AUGUST 2015