DINING
out
Julian’s Little Italy, Coastal Shopping
Center, 916 Patricia Ave. at S.R. 580,
Dunedin, (727) 734-8989. Julian Adams’
casual Italian café with a warm vibe is
one of Dunedin’s best kept secrets. The
well-appointed décor is comfortable and
inviting; and the secret family recipes
are made in house from the heart with
love, care and attention. Enjoy appetizers
and salads, baked pastas and sauté, plus
oven-baked pizzas. Julian’s is gluten-free
friendly. Reservations are 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.
$$, CM, X, C, W.
Kelly’s For Just About...Anything!,
319 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-5284. Award-winning Chef/
Owner Virgel Kelly and his partner Kathy
Carlson feature casual, fine dining and
creative Southern cuisine. The ambience
is funky and eclectic, so you’ll think
you’re in Greenwich Village. Gourmet
sauces, wonderful cakes, pastries and
mouthwatering cheesecakes are available
for takeout with an advance order. Outside
patio dining is also available. Open Mon-
Thurs 8 AM-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat 8 AM-10:30 PM,
Sun 8 AM-9 PM. $-$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Marina Cantina Tequila Bar and Grille,
25 Causeway Blvd., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 443-1750. Right in the heart of
Clearwater Beach, this new Baystar
restaurant has fabulous views and
phenomenal Mexican fare at bargain
prices. Try the iron pan cornbread and
the Beef Barbacoa Quesadillas with a
house Margarita or some Sangria. This is
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Wine
Dinners
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a gathering spot for the young and hip set.
Open Sun-Thurs 4 PM -10 PM,
Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM. $$, RS, X, W.
Marlin Darlin Grill, 2819 West Bay Dr.,
Belleair Bluffs, (727) 584-1700. The most
creative effort ever from the tag-team
of Frank Chivas and Tom Pritchard. Eat
small with ceviche, tuna tartare, oysters,
kettle chips, pear-bacon pizza or crab cake
corn dogs, or live large on lobsters and
steaks with tandoori onions and blistered
tomatoes. Either way, the drinks are smart
and the service is smarter. Open Mon-Thurs
4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-10:30 PM,
Sun 4 PM-9:30 PM. $$, 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.
$$$, RS, X, W.
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar,
3253 Tampa Rd. (Corner of Tampa Rd.
& Lake St. George), Palm Harbor,
(727) 771-1800. The hip décor, top-notch
service and creative specials of fresh
and exotic seafood, meats, game, pasta and
vegetarian dishes make this a local favorite.
The list of small plates is endless. Their
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An intimate boutique restaurant
featuring local market-fresh
cuisine creatively prepared daily with
haute gluten-free options.
New Hours
Mon. - Thur. 11:30 - 9:00
Fri. - Sat. 11:30 - 10:00
200 E.Tarpon Avenue
727.940.5377
currents-tarpon.com
Daily
Chef
Features
New
American
Cuisine
Fresh
Seafood,
Wine Bar
&
Handcrafted
Cocktails
signature dishes include Bouillabaisse,
NY Strip, Rib Eye, Filet Mignon, Mystic
Paella, Bison Tenderloin and Bronzed
Chilean Sea Bass with hijiki sauce. They
have a great list of hand-crafted beers,
a full bar and a stellar wine list that is
reasonably priced. Takeout is available.
Open Sun-Thurs from 4:30 PM, Fri-Sat
4:30 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, W.
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, Shrimpn
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.
Ocean Blue Asian Fusion, 2475 McMullen
Booth Rd. (at Enterprise Rd), Clearwater,
(727) 791-6640. Sushi lovers rejoice. New
owner Nhan Nguyen carries on the same
tradition of delicious freshness as Charlie
did when this was his Kaiko Japanese
Restaurant/Ocean Blue. Nhan has
tweaked the menu with a wide selection of
appetizers, Japanese dinners and noodle
dishes, fresh from the sea Sushi rolls,
Makimono and Sashimi and has also added
deliciously seasoned Hibachi and other
new items. Open for lunch
Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM, dinner Sun-Thurs
4:30 PM-12 AM and Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-1 AM
and special occasions. $-$$, X, C, W.
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