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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 daily 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Happy’s Bayou Bites,
431 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 240-1102. Happy and Mark Jordan’s
new casual eatery serves homemade and
made-to-order Low Country and Cajun, and
Florida Cracker cuisines from a food trailer
embellished with a cracker-style facade near
the Pinellas Trail. Enjoy Po’Boys, Gumbo, a
Muffaletta, or one of their weekly specials
with beer or wine at a brightly colored
picnic table under the oaks, or take-out.
Open Wed-Thurs 11 AM-4 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-6 PM. $, E, V, MC, D, W.
Hog Island Fish Camp,
900 Broadway (Alt. 19), Dunedin,
(727) 736-1179. Chef Walt and Jane
Wickman’s new eatery, just northeast of
their popular Olde Bay Café & Dunedin
Fish Market at the Dunedin Marina, has an
inviting, Old Florida vibe with a nostalgic
collection of vintage boats, fresh local
seafood, creative menu selections, plus a full
liquor bar with 21 area beers on tap. Dine on
locally sourced hog fish, grouper and mullet,
Southern fried chicken served family style,
venison, fried green tomatoes, shrimp and
Sandwiches to She Crab Soup. Open
Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, 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 Reuben
sandwich originated at this family-friendly
location, which even has a designated
dog-friendly patio. The menu also features
octopus dishes, conch fritters, buffalo
shrimp and specialty salads, which you
can enjoy inside, on the patio or Docksideto
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
Fountain Grille Restaurant,
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa,
105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-1161, ext. 7825. The innovative
contemporary cuisine features fresh
ingredients and the flavors of the
Mediterranean. They have full bar service
and are open to the public for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. They also offer an elegant
Sunday brunch. Dine either indoors or out.
Open daily 7 AM-10 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Frenchy’s Original Cafe,
41 Baymont St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-3607. At this quaint location, you’ll
find many of Frenchy’s original menu items,
like the smoked fish spread, seafood gumbo,
boiled shrimp and Greek salad. In fact, their
grouper sandwich made its debut here and
continues to set the standard for all others.
Since its doors first opened in 1981, the
quality, ambience and charm have remained,
making it a continual favorite among the
locals. They also serve fresh stone crabs.
Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $, X, W.
Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill,
466 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 286-6139. This open-air Key
West-style restaurant on the way to
Dunedin’s Honeymoon Island has a large
Tiki Bar and features live music every day.
It is the newest Frenchy’s and the only
one that is not on Clearwater Beach; but
they serve all the items that have made
Frenchy’s famous, from fresh Grouper