DINING
out
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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Happy’s Bayou Bites,
431 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580),
Dunedin, (727) 240-1102.
Happy and Mark Jordan’s
new casual eatery serves homemade
and made-to-order Low Country,
Cajun, and Florida Cracker
cuisines from a food trailer
embellished with a cracker-style
facade near the Pinellas Trail.
Enjoy Po’Boys, Gumbo, a Muffaletta,
or one of their weekly specials with
beer or wine at a brightly colored
picnic table under the oaks,
or take-out. Open Wed-Sat
11 AM-4 PM. $, V, MC.
Hot Dogs on Main,
505 Main St., Dunedin,
(727) 408-5103. Susan Norton and
Nick Annenos invite you to take out or
dine al fresco on their “gourmet fun in a
bun!” Offerings include everything from
Chicago, chili, veggie and organic dogs
to Vienna sausages, as well as Italian beef
sandwiches, fresh salads and Hershey’s ice
cream. Open Tues-Sat 11 AM-6 PM and only
on Sundays during special fairs and events.
$, X, C, W.
Island Way Grill,
20 Island Way, Clearwater,
(727) 461-6617. Whether you make
a selection from the sushi bar, the
oak-fired pit or join them for Sunday
brunch, the Island Way Grill will
satisfy every taste. This Clearwater
favorite offers amazing harbor views
and an eclectic menu that blends
continental, Pacific Rim and island
cuisines with a pan-Asian twist.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM,
Sun 11 AM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Johnny Grits,
857 East Klosterman Rd. (at U.S. 19),
Tarpon Springs, (727) 942-4748. Johnny
Grits takes the traditional breakfast
and lunch concept to a new level with
handmade unique “Southern Fresh” dishes
made with all natural ingredients, organic
gluten-free yellow grits, real Vermont
maple syrup, fresh-squeezed orange juice,
and much more. Classically trained
Chef Christopher Muller elevates
breakfast into a culinary delight. Enjoy
new spins on classic Benedicts, Shrimp
and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes, daily
made soups and The Grit Skillet. Open
7 days a week from 7 AM to 2 PM
$-$$, CM, X, C, W.
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Best Casual Italian Dining
Best of
5
• Specializing in
Northern Italian Style Cuisine
• Candlelit Atmosphere
• Family Owned/Operated-1967
• Live Entertainment: (4th St.)
• Lunch Mon-Fri (4th St.)
• Neighborhood Delivery
Italian Restaurants
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