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Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub,
2901 Alt. 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 772-7060.
For years, Kathie and Steve Jefferis have been
serving delicious, homemade food using
only the freshest and best ingredients. Since
1982, they have been famous for their Pizza,
Greek Salads and more. You can eat indoors
or outside on their dog-friendly patio and
sip a drink from one of their two bars, while
listening to live entertainment or watching
sports on one of their 26 TV’s that are
equipped with all the sports packages. Open
daily. 11 AM- Midnight. $$, CM, E, X, C, W.
Forlini’s Restaurant,
435 Mandalay Ave. N., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 441-1111. Forlini’s is a local favorite
with a true family tradition of serving
authentic Italian cuisine and fine wine since
1981. Homemade Lasagna and Gnocchi are
just a few of the pasta favorites. Specialties
include Lobster Sinatra, Honey Lemon
Salmon, Osso Buco and Veal. All entrées are
served with fresh bread, baked in house, and
soup or salad. Award-winning wine list &
full bar available. Open Tues-Sat 5-10 PM.
Closed Sun-Mon. $$, RS, CM, X, W.
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. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Frenchy’s Original Cafe,
41 Baymont St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-3607. At this quaint location, you’ll
find many of Frenchy’s original menu items,
like the smoked fish spread, seafood gumbo,
boiled shrimp and Greek salad. In fact, their
grouper sandwich made its debut here and
continues to set the standard for all others.
Since its doors first opened in 1981, the
quality, ambience and charm have remained,
making it a continual favorite among the
locals. They also serve fresh stone crabs.
Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $, X, W.
Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill,
466 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, (727) 286-6139.
This open-air Key West-style restaurant on
the way to Dunedin’s Honeymoon Island
has a large Tiki Bar and features live music
every day. It is the newest Frenchy’s and the
only one that is not on Clearwater Beach;
but they serve all the items that have made
Frenchy’s famous, from fresh Grouper
Sandwiches to She Crab Soup. Open Sun-
Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$-$$, 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
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. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Happy’s Bayou Bites,
431 Skinner Blvd. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 240-1102. Happy and Mark Jordan’s
new casual eatery serves homemade and
made-to-order Low Country and Cajun, and
Florida Cracker cuisines from a food trailer
embellished with a cracker-style facade near
the Pinellas Trail. Enjoy Po’Boys, Gumbo, a
Muffaletta, or one of their weekly specials
with beer or wine at a brightly colored
picnic table under the oaks, or take-out.
Open Wed-Thurs 11 AM-4 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-6 PM. $, E, V, MC, D, W.
Hog Island Fish Camp,
900 Broadway (Alt. 19), Dunedin, (727) 736-1179.
Chef Walt and Jane Wickman’s new eatery,
just northeast of their popular Olde Bay
Café & Dunedin Fish Market at the Dunedin
Marina, has an inviting, Old Florida vibe
with a nostalgic collection of vintage boats,
fresh local seafood, creative menu selections,
plus a full liquor bar with 21 area beers on
tap. Dine on locally sourced hog fish, grouper
and mullet, Southern fried chicken served
family style, venison, fried green tomatoes,
shrimp and grits and other favorites.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM and
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, E, X, C, W.
Hot Dogs on Main,
505 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 408-5103.
Susan 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-Fri 11 AM-5 PM;
Sat 11 AM-4 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
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Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM; Fri 4 PM-11 PM;
Sat noon to 11 PM, Sun 10 AM-1:30 PM and
3 PM-9:30 PM. $$$, RS, X, C, W.
Johnny’s Italian Restaurant,
2907 S.R. 590 (NE Coachman Road),
Clearwater, (727) 797-2940. Begin with their
famous fresh-baked Johnny Bread and garlic/
herb infused oil, then let your senses savor
their perfect Chicken Marsala. Chef/Owner
Johnny Nadeau and his wife Rosemary will
astound you with their traditional Italian
culinary favorites. Johnny’s chefs flame sauté
their dishes and fry their chicken and veal
cutlets with no trans fats. Open Mon-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM,
Sun 11:30 AM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, C. W.
Julian’s Little Italy,
Dunedin Plaza Shopping Center,
916 Patricia Ave., 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 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. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Kao Thai Kitchen,
7199 66th St., North Pinellas Park,
(727) 350-3722. This Thai restaurant serves
lunch and dinner and features all the
standard Thai items along with some tasty
unique dishes such as Shrimp in the Pot and
Pork Ribs Panang Curry. You can choose
chicken, pork, beef, shrimp squid, tofu or
vegetable for any of their classic preparations.
Don’t miss their tapioca balls in creamy
coconut milk for dessert. Open Mon-Thurs
11:30 AM-3 PM and 4:30 PM-9 PM,
Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM and 4:30 PM-10 PM
and Sat 4 PM-10 PM and Sun 4-9 PM.
$$-$$$, X,C,W.
The Kitchen & Bar at Safety Harbor ,
156 Fourth Ave. N., Safety Harbor,
(727) 669-6762. Set in a 1930s home with a
fireplace, this small and intimate restaurant
is known for its dishes that range from
Salmon Papillote to Drunken Flat Iron
Steak to a gigantic, 32-ounce to 34-ounce
Tomahawk rib-eye steak that is a delight to
behold. There are also small plates such as
gumbo and Greek scampi. You cannot order
the wrong thing here. Open for dinner
Tues-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-10 PM;
Sun 4 PM-8 PM; Brunch Sat-Sun 11 AM-2 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, 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 a
gathering spot for the young and hip set.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM;
Fri 4 PM-11 PM; Sat 11 AM-11 PM; and
Sun 11 AM-10 PM. $$, RS, X, W.
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