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North Pinellas continued
Clear Sky on Cleveland,
418 Cleveland St., Clearwater,
(727) 754-7244. Dan Shouvlin and Michael
“Frenchy” Preston opened this restaurant
across from the Capitol Theatre for before
or after the concert dining, or for a historic
downtown dining experience. Clear Sky on
Cleveland is your destination for great food,
superb wine and cocktails for lunch and
dinner, along with music from 8:30-11 PM
Fri-Sat. Open Mon-Fri, 11 AM-11 PM,
Sat-Sun, 8 AM-11 PM with Sat-Sun
brunch from 9AM-2 PM. Available seven
days a week for private functions.
$$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Columbia Restaurant,
1241 Gulf Blvd. (on Sand Key), Clearwater
Beach, (727) 596-8400. As Florida’s premier
Spanish restaurant for more than 100 years,
it serves the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban
cuisine. Try the Original “1905” Salad®,
Snapper Alicante, Grilled Grouper and
Arroz con Pollo Valenciana. With waterfront
views of the Intracoastal waterway, it is
located on beautiful Sand Key, next door
to the Marriott Suites Resort. Open daily for
lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner 4 PM-10 PM.
$$, 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 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 AM-Midnight. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Cork N Brew Bistro,
524 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 239-0833. Enjoy this unique bistro that
features lava rock cooking at your table.
An assortment of appetizers, small plates,
flatbreads and dining selections can be paired
with a large variety of craft beers and both
domestic and imported wines. Open Tue,
Wed, Thurs 2PM-10PM; Friday 2 PM-12 AM;
Sat 11:30 AM-12 AM; Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM.
Closed Mondays. $$-$$$ E, X, W.
Currents Restaurant,
200 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs,
(727) 940-5377. This intimate, boutique
restaurant, inspired by the fresh concept
of culinary arts, has joined the gluten-free
movement. Eclectic daily menus are prepared
from fresh seasonal ingredients. Specialty
martinis and unique wine dinners are also
available here, and the friendly wait staff will
make you feel at home. Open Mon-Thurs
11:30 AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 11:30AM-10 PM; and
Sunday brunch from 10:30 AM-2:30 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, X, C, W.