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| TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 177
Soup. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, E, X, W.
Frenchy’s Rockaway
Grill On The Beach,
7 Rockaway St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-4844. Live music and fresh sea
breezes make this a popular spot for those
looking for great seafood and a trendy
atmosphere. You can dine in the open air or
indoors in the comfort of air conditioning.
Don’t miss their stone crab claws as you
watch the sunset on the Gulf. Open Sun-
Thurs 11 AM-12 AM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-1 AM.
$, E, X, W.
Frenchy’s Salt Water Cafe,
419 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 461-6295. The Grouper Rueben
sandwich originated at this family-friendly
location, which even has a designated
dog-friendly patio. The unique menu also
features octopus dishes, conch fritters,
buffalo shrimp and specialty salads, which
you can enjoy inside, on the patio or
Dockside-to-Go. Tie up to the floating dock
at the south side of Mandalay Channel,
north of Memorial Causeway, then walk
across the street for a bite to eat. Open daily
11 AM-11 PM. $, X, W.
Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe,
351 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 441-9991. This addition to the
Frenchy’s restaurant family is right in the
heart of Clearwater Beach. It has the same
great food and prices for which Frenchy’s
has become famous. The Key West bistro
atmosphere offers open-air dining and an
unbeatable view of both the beach and our
fabulous sunsets. There is a full bar and the
best grouper sandwich you will ever have.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-11 PM.
Fri-Sat 11 AM-12 AM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
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 and 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 one of their weekly specials with beer or
wine at a brightly colored picnic table under
the oaks, or take-out. Open Wed-Thurs
11 AM-4 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-6 PM. $, E, V,
MC, D, W.
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. $-$$, E, X, C, W.
The Honu Restaurant, 516 Grant St.,
Dunedin, (727) 333-7777. This “lei’d”-back
cafe features island favorites, such as Loco
Moco, a turkey burger, poached egg and
spinach, and Kilauea, a mountain of black
rice, pork, red pepper and carrot lava flow
on baby kale. Try the Big Island Salad with
citrus, bacon, chicken and macadamia nuts
with ginger pineapple dressing. Open Tues-
Thurs 11 AM-4 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-9 PM,
Sun 11 AM-4 PM, Closed Mon. $$, 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-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-10 PM. $$$, RS, X,
C, W.
Ivory Chinese Bistro, 2192 Main St. (S.R.
580), Dunedin, (727) 734-3998. This is the
home to great traditional Chinese cuisine.
They serve authentic dishes, such as a
traditional Peking Roast Duck, Salt and
Pepper Eggplant, Honey Walnut Shrimp
and Sizzling Beef Strip with Black Pepper
Sauce. Their noodle dishes, such as Hong
Kong Style and XO Seafood Chow Fun are
fabulous. You will love their prices. Open
Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, C, W.
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