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E & E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar,
100 N. Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs,
(727) 585-6399. This seafood-oriented
steakhouse has a beautiful sparkling
waterfall and emits an aura of relaxation
and intimacy. It is famous for its beef, and
great care is taken to select the choicest
seafood and Prime beef. They have an
excellent wine list, full bar and now offer
a “small plate” selection on the menu. It
is part of the “Three Best Chefs” group
with Guppy’s and Mystic Fish. There
is alfresco dining on the patio. Takeout
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11:30 AM-10 PM, Sat 4 PM-10 PM,
Sun 4 PM-9 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Forlini’s Restaurant, 435 Mandalay
Ave. N., Clearwater Beach, (727) 441-1111.
Forlini’s is a local favorite with a true family
tradition of serving authentic Italian cuisine
and fine wine since 1981. Homemade
Lasagna and Gnocchi are just a few of the
pasta favorites. Specialties include Lobster
Sinatra, Honey Lemon Salmon, Osso Buco
and Veal. All entrées are served with fresh
bread, baked in house, and soup or salad.
Award Winning Wine List & Full Bar
available. Open Tues-Sun 5 PM-10 PM. $$,
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. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Frenchy’s Original Cafe, 41 Baymont
St., Clearwater Beach, (727) 446-3607. At
this quaint location, you’ll find many of
Frenchy’s original menu items, like the
smoked fish spread, seafood gumbo,
boiled shrimp and Greek salad. In fact,
their grouper sandwich made its debut
here and continues to set the standard for
all others. Since its doors first opened in
1981, the quality, ambience and charm have
remained, making it a continual favorite
among the locals. They also serve fresh
stone crabs. Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $,
X, W.
Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill, 466
Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, (727) 286-6139.
This open-air Key West-style restaurant on
the way to Dunedin’s Honeymoon Island
has a large Tiki Bar and features live music
every day. It is the newest Frenchy’s and the
only one that is not on Clearwater Beach;
but they serve all the items that have made
Frenchy’s famous, from fresh Grouper
Sandwiches to She Crab Soup. Open Sun-
Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$-$$, CM, E, X, W.
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