DINING
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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 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.
Hog Island Fish Camp, 900 Broadway
(Alt. 19), Dunedin, (727) 736-1179.
Chef Walt and Jane Wickman’s new eatery,
just northeast of their popular Olde Bay
Café & Dunedin Fish Market at the Dunedin
Marina, has an inviting, Old Florida vibe
with a nostalgic collection of vintage
boats, fresh local seafood, creative menu
selections, plus a full liquor bar with 21 area
beers on tap. Dine on locally sourced hog
fish, grouper and mullet, Southern fried
chicken served family style, venison, fried
green tomatoes, shrimp and grits and other
favorites. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM
and Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, E, X, C, W.
Hot Dogs on Main, 505 Main St.,
Dunedin, (727) 408-5103. Susan Norton and
Nick Annenos invite you to take out or
dine al fresco on their “gourmet fun in a
bun!” Offerings include everything from
Chicago, chili, veggie and organic dogs
to Vienna sausages, as well as Italian beef
sandwiches, fresh salads and Hershey’s ice
cream. Open Tues-Sat 11 AM-6 PM and only
on Sundays during special fairs and events.
$, X, C, W.
Island Way Grill, 20 Island Way,
Clearwater, (727) 461-6617. Whether you
make a selection from the sushi bar, the
oak-fired pit or join them for Sunday
brunch, the Island Way Grill will satisfy
every taste. This Clearwater favorite offers
amazing harbor views and an eclectic menu
that blends continental, Pacific Rim and
islandcuisines with a pan-Asian twist.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Johnny Grits, 958 East Klosterman Rd.
(at U.S. 19), Tarpon Springs, (727) 942-GRIT
(4748). Classically trained Chef Christopher
Muller elevates traditional breakfast,
lunch and now dinner to new levels with
handmade unique dishes made with all
natural ingredients, organic gluten-free
yellow grits, real Vermont maple syrup,
fresh-squeezed orange juice, and much
more. Enjoy new spins on classic Benedicts,
Shrimp and Grits, Fried Green Tomatoes,
daily-made soups and The Grit Skillet.
Open Sun-Tues 7 AM-2 PM, Wed-Sat
7 AM-8 PM. $-$$, CM, X, C, W.
Kaiko Japanese Restaurant/Ocean Blue,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. (corner of
McMullen Booth & Enterprise), Clearwater,
(727) 791-6640. For sushi lovers, this is the
place to go. In addition to all the standards,
they also have Makimono (rolled sushi)
and some wonderful new bento boxes,
appetizers and vegetable sushi. Check
out their late-night specials. Charlie has
only one standard, the best and freshest.
Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-1:30 AM;
Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 AM, Sat 4:00 PM-2:30
AM, Sun 4 PM-1:30 AM. $-$$, X, W.
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• Specializing in
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• Candlelit Atmosphere
• Family Owned/Operated-1967
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• Lunch Mon-Fri (4th St.)
• Neighborhood Delivery
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