DINING
out
Forlini’s Restaurant,
435 Mandalay Ave N., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 441-1111. Forlini’s is a local favorite
with a true family tradition of serving
authentic Italian cuisine and fine wine since
1981. Homemade Lasagna and Gnocchi are
just a few of the pasta favorites. Specialties
include Lobster Sinatra, Honey Lemon
Salmon, Osso Buco and Veal. All entrées
are served with fresh bread, baked in house,
and soup or salad. Award Winning Wine
List & Full Bar available.
Open Tues-Sun 5 PM-10 PM.
$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Fountain Grille Restaurant,
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa, 105 N.
Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor, (727) 726-1161,
ext. 7825. The innovative contemporary
cuisine served here features fresh ingredients
and the flavors of the Mediterranean. The
newly updated and expanded menus will
tempt your palate. They have full bar service
and are open to the public for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. They also offer an elegant
Sunday Brunch. Dine either indoors or out.
Open daily 7 AM-10 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Frenchy’s Original Cafe,
41 Baymont St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-3607. At this quaint location,
you’ll find many of Frenchy’s original menu
items, like the smoked fish spread, seafood
gumbo, boiled shrimp and Greek salad.
In fact, their grouper sandwich made its
debut here and continues to set the standard
for all others. Since its doors first opened in
1981, the quality, ambience and charm have
remained, making it a continual favorite
among the locals. They also serve fresh
stone crabs. Open daily 11 AM-11 PM.
$, X, W.
Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill,
466 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 286-6139. This open-air Key Weststyle
restaurant on the way to Dunedin’s
Honeymoon Island has a large Tiki Bar and
features live music every day. It is the newest
Frenchy’s and the only one that is not on
Clearwater Beach; but they serve all the
items that have made Frenchy’s famous,
from fresh Grouper Sandwiches to She Crab
Soup. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, E, X, W.
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill On The Beach,
7 Rockaway St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-4844. Live music and fresh sea
breezes make this a popular spot for those
looking for great seafood and a trendy
atmosphere. You can dine in the open air or
indoors in the comfort of air conditioning.
Don’t miss their stone crab claws as you
watch the sunset on the Gulf. Open Sun-
Thurs 11 AM-12 AM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-1 AM.
$, E, X, W.
Frenchy’s Salt Water Cafe,
419 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 461-6295. The Grouper Rueben sandwich
originated at this family-friendly location,
which even has a designated dog-friendly
patio. The unique menu also features octopus
dishes, conch fritters, buffalo shrimp and
specialty salads, which you can enjoy inside,
on the patio or Dockside-to-Go. Tie up to
the floating dock at the south side of
Mandalay Channel, north of Memorial
Causeway, then walk across the street for
a bite to eat. Open daily 11 AM-11 PM.
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