DINING
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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.
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.
crab cake corn dogs – or live large on lobsters
and steaks with tandoori onions and blistered
tomatoes. Either way, the drinks are smart
and the service is smarter. Open Mon-Thurs
4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-10:30 PM,
Sun 4 PM-9:30 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Massimo’s Eclectic Fine Dining,
31876 U.S. Hwy. 19 N., Palm Harbor,
(727) 784-1881. Award-winning Chef
Massimo Patano works his culinary magic at
his Palm Harbor restaurant. Nestled behind
Outback on Hwy. 19 N., this sophisticated
restaurant offers contemporary Italian and
Mediterranean cuisine with Asian accents
that include homemade soups, poultry,
lamb, veal, seafood entrées and tantalizing
desserts. Extensive wine selections are
available, and they have a private room for
parties and special events. Open for lunch
Tues-Fri 11:30 AM-2 PM and for dinner
Tues-Fri 5:30 PM-10 PM, Sat 5:30 PM-
11 PM. $$$, RS, X, W.
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar,
3253 Tampa Rd. (Corner of Tampa Rd.
& Lake St. George), Palm Harbor, (727)
771-1800. The hip décor, top-notch service
and creative specials of fresh and exotic
seafood, meats, game, pasta and vegetarian
dishes make this a local favorite. The list
of small plates is endless. Their signature
dishes include Bouillabaisse, NY Strip, Rib
Eye, Filet Mignon, Mystic Paella, Bison
Tenderloin and Bronzed Chilean Sea Bass
with hijiki sauce. They have a great list of
hand-crafted beers, a full bar and a stellar
wine list that is reasonably priced. Takeout
is available. Open Sun-Thurs from 4:30 PM,
Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, W.
North Pinellas continued
Kelly’s For Just About...Anything!,
319 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-5284. Award-winning Chef/Owner
Virgel Kelly and his partner Kathy Carlson
feature casual, fine dining and creative
Southern cuisine. The ambience is funky and
eclectic — you’ll think you’re in Greenwich
Village. Gourmet sauces, wonderful cakes,
pastries and mouthwatering cheesecakes
are available for takeout with an advance
order. Outside patio dining is also available.
Open Mon-Thurs 8 AM-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat
8 AM-10:30 PM, Sun 8 AM-9 PM.
$-$$, RS, CM, X, W.
The Living Room Restaurant & Lounge,
487 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-5202. New owner Zach Feinstein’s
popular eatery and gathering spot is a great
place to unwind in simple style with classic
elegance, while enjoying culinary creativity
and unparalleled taste. Choose from Chef
Tony Bruno’s eclectic, award-winning menu
of internationally influenced small plates
that are intended to be shared, along with
unique wines and beers. Serving lunch and
dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-12 AM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM with
brunch until 3 PM. Happy Hour daily until
7 PM. Live entertainment nightly. Available
for large parties, catering and special events.
$$, E, X, C, W.
Marlin Darlin Grill,
2819 West Bay Dr., Belleair Bluffs,
(727) 584-1700. The most creative effort ever
from the tag-team of Frank Chivas and Tom
Pritchard. Eat small – ceviche, tuna tartare,
oysters, kettle chips, pear-bacon pizza or
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