DINING
out
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 ovenbaked
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.
$$, CM, X, C, W.
Kao Thai Kitchen,
7199 66th St., North Pinellas Park,
(727) 350-3722. This Thai restaurant in Pinellas
Park serves lunch and dinner and features all
the standard Thai items along with some tasty
unique dishes such as Shrimp in the Pot, Pork
Ribs Panang Curry and Had Yai fried chicken.
You can choose chicken, pork, beef, shrimp,
squid, tofu or vegetable for any of their classic
preparations. Don’t miss their tapioca balls in
creamy coconut milk for dessert. Open Mon-
Thurs 11:30 AM-3 PM and 4:30 PM-10 PM,
Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM and 4:30 PM-10 PM and
Sat 4-10 PM. Closed Sunday. $$-$$$, X,C,W.
Kelly’s-chica-boom-room,
319 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-5284. Award-winning Chef/Owner
Virgel Kelly and his partner Kathy Carlson
feature casual, fine dining and creative
Southern cuisine. The ambience is funky and
eclectic, so you’ll think you’re in Greenwich
Village. Gourmet sauces, wonderful cakes,
pastries and mouthwatering cheesecakes are
available for takeout with an advance order.
Outside patio dining is also available. Open
Mon-Thurs 8 AM-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat 8 AM-
10:30 PM, Sun 8 AM-9 PM. $-$$, RS, CM, X, W.
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. $$$, RS, X, C, W.
Ivory Chinese Bistro, 2192 Main St.
(S.R. 580), Dunedin, (727) 734-3998. This is
the home to great traditional Chinese cuisine.
They serve authentic dishes, recently adding
dim sum dumplings to the lunch menu. They
also serve traditional Peking Roast Duck, Salt
and Pepper Eggplant, Honey Walnut Shrimp
and Sizzling Beef Strip with Black Pepper
Sauce. Their noodle dishes, such as Hong
Kong Style and XO Seafood Chow Fun are
fabulous. You will love their prices. Open
Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9:30 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, C, W.
Julian’s Little Italy,
Coastal Shopping Center, 916 Patricia Ave.
at S.R. 580, Dunedin, (727) 734-8989. Julian
Adams’ casual Italian café with a warm
vibe is one of Dunedin’s best kept secrets.
Limitless
Delights
All you can eat
Sushi • Hibachi • Teriyaki
Lunch & Dinner Daily
Saki
Endless Sushi & Hibachi Eatery
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An intimate boutique restaurant
featuring local market-fresh
cuisine creatively prepared daily with
many haute gluten-free options.
Monthly
Wine
Dinners
New Hours
Mon. - Thur. 11:30 - 9:00
Fri. - Sat. 11:30 - 10:00
200 E.Tarpon Avenue
727.940.5377
currents-tarpon.com
Featuring a
New Lunch
& Dinner
Menu
New
American
Cuisine
Fresh
Seafood,
Wine Bar
&
Handcrafted
Cocktails
made-to-order Low Country and Cajun, and
Florida Cracker cuisines from a food trailer
embellished with a cracker-style facade near
the Pinellas Trail. Enjoy Po’Boys, Gumbo, a
Muffaletta, or one of their weekly specials
with beer or wine at a brightly colored picnic
table under the oaks, or take-out. Open
Wed-Thurs 11 AM-4 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-6 PM.
$, E, V, MC, D, W.
Hog Island Fish Camp,
900 Broadway (Alt. 19), Dunedin,
(727) 736-1179. Chef Walt and Jane
Wickman’s new eatery, just northeast of
their popular Olde Bay Café & Dunedin
Fish Market at the Dunedin Marina, has an
inviting, Old Florida vibe with a nostalgic
collection of vintage boats, fresh local
seafood, creative menu selections, plus a full
liquor bar with 21 area beers on tap. Dine on
locally sourced hog fish, grouper and mullet,
Southern fried chicken served family style,
venison, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and
grits and other favorites. Open Sun-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM and Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$-$$, 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-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
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Palm Harbor • 35927 US 19 N. • 727.351.5615
Clearwater • 2643 Gulf to Bay Blvd. • 727.726.3937
Tampa • 11921 N. Dale Mabry • 813.961.1112
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