DINING
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The Honu Restaurant,
516 Grant St., Dunedin, (727) 333-7777. This
“lei’d”-back cafe features island favorites,
such as Loco Moco, a turkey burger,
poached egg and spinach, and Kilauea, a
mountain of black rice, pork, red pepper
and carrot lava flow on baby kale. Try the
Big Island Salad with citrus, bacon, chicken
and macadamia nuts with ginger pineapple
dressing. Open Tues-Thurs 11 AM-4 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-Sunset, Sun 11 AM-4 PM,
Closed Mon. $$, CM, E, V, MC, C, W.
Hot Dogs on Main,
505 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 408-5103.
Susan Norton and Nick Annenos invite you
to take out or dine alfresco on their “gourmet
fun in a bun!” Offerings include everything
from Chicago, chili, veggie and organic
dogs to Vienna sausages, as well as Italian
beef sandwiches, fresh salads and Hershey’s
ice cream. Open Tues-Sat 11 AM-6 PM and
only on Sundays during special fairs and
events. $, X, C, W.
Island Way Grill,
20 Island Way, Clearwater, (727) 461-6617.
Whether you make a selection from the
sushi bar, the oak-fired pit or join them for
Sunday brunch, the Island Way Grill will
satisfy every taste. This Clearwater favorite
offers amazing harbor views and an eclectic
menu that blends continental, Pacific Rim
and island cuisines with a pan-Asian twist.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4
PM-11PM, Sun 11 AM-10 PM. $$$, RS, X,
C, W.
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Johnny Grits, 857 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. $-$$, CM, X, C, W.
Julian’s Little Italy, Coastal Shopping
Center, 916 Patricia Ave. at S.R. 580,
Dunedin, (727) 734-8989. Julian’s casual
Italian café is one of Dunedin’s best kept
secrets. The well-appointed décor is
comfortable and inviting with a warm vibe.
The secret family recipes are made in house
from the heart with love, care and passion.
Enjoy delicious appetizers and fresh salads,
baked pastas and sauté, plus oven-baked
pizzas. Julian’s is gluten-free friendly.
Reservations suggested for parties of five
or more. Open for lunch and dinner Mon-
Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM
and for dinner Sun 4-9 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
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,
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so 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. $-$$, RS,
CM, X, W.
Marlin Darlin Grill, 2819 West Bay Dr.,
Belleair Bluffs, (727) 584-1700. The most
creative effort ever from the tag-team
of Frank Chivas and Tom Pritchard. Eat
small with ceviche, tuna tartare, oysters,
kettle chips, pear-bacon pizza or crab cake
corn dogs, or live large on lobsters and
steaks with tandoori onions and blistered
tomatoes. Either way, the drinks are smart
and the service is smarter. Open Mon-Thurs
4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-10:30 PM, Sun 4
PM-9:30 PM. $$, 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.
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