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with a great daily happy hour. Sports fans,
be sure to check out the adjoining sports bar
for all sports packages. A pet friendly patio,
take-out and Free WiFi also available. Open
Sun-Thurs 11 AM-11 PM; Fri & Sat 11 AMMidnight.
$-$$, CM, X, W.
Cork N Brew Bistro,
524 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 239-0833. Enjoy warm, friendly service
with outside patio dining at this bistro that
features lava rock cooking at your table. An
assortment of appetizers, small plates, pizzas
and dining selections can be paired with any
of the more than 22 area craft beers on tap,
along with domestic and imported wines.
Open Tues-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM.
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-Midnight, Sun 11 AM-10 PM.
Closed Monday. $$-$$$, E, X, W.
Currents Restaurant,
200 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 940-5377. This intimate, boutique
restaurant, inspired by the fresh concept of
culinary arts, is commited to sustainability
and has joined the gluten-free movement.
Eclectic daily menus are prepared from fresh
seasonal ingredients directly from local farmers,
fishermen and purveyors. Specialty martinis
and unique wine dinners are also available here,
and the friendly wait staff will make you feel at
home. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM; and
Fri-Sat 11:30AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Cuvée 103,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 726-0350. This restaurant in
Northwood Commons (the southeast corner
of McMullen Booth Rd. and Enterprise) in
Countryside, that has already been highly
rated by the Tampa Bay Times, is an exciting
entertainment and a comfortable beach-style
atmosphere. Open seven days a week
7 AM-1 AM. $$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Clear Sky Draught Haus,
680 Main St. (at S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 286-6266. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe’s
sister restaurant offers chef-driven pub grub
and wood-burning oven pizzas with over
50 beers (28 on tap), plus a full liquor bar
and impressive wine selections. Sit inside
or out for drinks, eats, entertainment and
camaraderie at this new hot spot. Breakfast,
lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Happy hour Mon-Fri and Late Night menu
Mon-Thurs & Sun. Open Mon-Thurs 8 AM-
12 AM, Fri 8 AM-1 AM, Sat 7 AM-1 AM, and
Sun 7 AM-12 AM. $-$$$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Columbia Restaurant,
1241 Gulf Blvd. (on Sand Key), Clearwater
Beach, (727) 596-8400. As Florida’s premier
Spanish restaurant for more than 100 years,
it serves the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine. Try the Original “1905” Salad®,
Snapper Alicante, Grilled Grouper and Arroz
con Pollo Valenciana. With waterfront views
of the Intracoastal waterway, it is located on
beautiful Sand Key, next door to the Marriott
Suites Resort. Open daily for lunch
11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner 4 PM-10 PM.
$$, RS, CM, X, W.
Cooters Restaurant & Bar,
423 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 462-2668. Voted Best Crab Legs,
Cooters is the place to go on Clearwater
Beach for delicious food, friendly service and
fun atmosphere. They feature fresh seafood,
hand-cut steaks, amazing wings, creative
daily specials and a full liquor open-air bar
North Pinellas continued
Cappuccino’s Fine Wine & Espresso Bar,
733 Broadway, Dunedin, (727) 738-8009.
Regina Invandino’s artisan-style Italian coffee
house and eatery, where “It’s all about the
food,” serves lunch daily, dinner Friday and
Saturday, homemade baked goods, wine
and beer by the bottle or glass, espresso and
more. Call ahead for takeout orders, special
requests, picnic baskets, private parties, wine
tastings and to custom order French wine
featuring your dog’s picture and name on the
label. Open Mon, Wed and Thurs 8 AM-7 PM,
Tues 8 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 8 AM-10 PM,
Sat 11 AM-10 PM. $-$$, X, C, W.
Casa Tina,
365 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 734-9226. Fresh, healthy, authentic
dishes are prepared by Chef/Owner Javier
Avila from Guadalajara, and a vegetarian
menu is prepared by his wife Tina. Specialties
include fresh molé, fish with Veracruz salsa,
Tomatillo Enchiladas and fresh-roasted Chiles
Relleños. Join them for lunch, dinner, dessert,
a margarita, or Sunday brunch. Saturday
and Sunday nights feature Cirque-like
entertainment. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM; Fri & Sat 11 AM-11 PM;
Sun 10 AM-10 PM. $-$$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Clear Sky Beachside Cafe,
490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-3684. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston’s friendly cafe is open
from breakfast until after midnight, as they
serve a wide variety of unique favorites that
range from brick oven pizza to fresh seafood
specials. Their boutique wines and mojito
specials make this “the best happy hour on
the beach.” This charming hot spot has live
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