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E & E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar,
100 N. Indian Rocks Rd., Belleair Bluffs,
(727) 585-6399. This seafood-oriented
steakhouse has a beautiful sparkling
waterfall and emits an aura of relaxation and
intimacy. It is famous for its beef, and great
care is taken to select the choicest seafood
and Prime beef. They have an excellent wine
list, full bar and now offer a “small plate”
selection on the menu. It is part of the
“Three Best Chefs” group with Guppy’s and
Mystic Fish. There is alfresco dining on the
patio. Takeout available. Open Mon-Thurs
11:30 AM- 9 PM, Fri 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Sat 4 PM-10 PM, Sun 4 PM-9 PM.
$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub,
2901 Alt. 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 772-7060.
For years, Kathie and Steve Jefferis have been
serving delicious, homemade food using
only the freshest and best ingredients. Since
1982, they have been famous for their Pizza,
Greek Salads and more. You can eat indoors
or outside on their dog-friendly patio and
sip a drink from one of their two bars, while
listening to live entertainment or watching
sports on one of their 26 TV’s that are
equipped with all the sports packages.
Open daily. 11 AM- Midnight.
$$, 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.
$-$$, CM, E, X, W.
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill
On The Beach,
7 Rockaway St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-4844. Live music and fresh sea
breezes make this a popular spot for those
looking for great seafood and a trendy
atmosphere. You can dine in the open air or
indoors in the comfort of air conditioning.
Don’t miss their stone crab claws as you watch
the sunset on the Gulf. Open Sun-Thurs
11 AM- 12 AM; Fri-Sat 11 AM-1 AM.
$, E, X, W.
Frenchy’s Salt Water Cafe,
419 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 461-6295. The Grouper Reuben
sandwich originated at this family-friendly
location, which even has a designated
dog-friendly patio. The menu also features
octopus dishes, conch fritters, buffalo shrimp
and specialty salads, which you can enjoy
inside, on the patio or Dockside-to-Go. Tie
up to the floating dock at the south side
of Mandalay Channel, north of Memorial
Causeway, then walk across the street for a
bite to eat. Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $, X, W.
Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe,
351 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 441-9991. This addition to the
Frenchy’s restaurant family is right in the
heart of Clearwater Beach. It has the same
great food and prices for which Frenchy’s
has become famous. The Key West bistro
atmosphere offers open-air dining and an
unbeatable view of both the beach and our
fabulous sunsets. There is a full bar and the
best grouper sandwich you will ever have.
Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, 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
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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.
$-$$, E, X, C, W.
The Honu Restaurant,
516 Grant St., Dunedin, (727) 333-7777.
This “lei’d”-back cafe features island
favorites, such as Loco Moco, a turkey
burger poached egg and spinach, and
Kilauea, a mountain of black rice, pork,
red pepper and carrot lava flow on baby
kale. Try the Big Island Salad with citrus,
bacon, chicken and macadamia nuts
with ginger pineapple dressing.
Entertainment on Friday and Saturday
evenings and Sunday afternoon.
Open Tues-Sat 11 AM-10 PM,
Sun 11 AM-5 PM. Closed Mondays.
$$, CM, E, V, MC, 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 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.
$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Julian’s Little Italy,
Dunedin Plaza Shopping Center,
916 Patricia Ave., Dunedin, (727) 734-8989.
Julian Adams’ casual Italian café with a
warm vibe is one of Dunedin’s best kept
secrets. The well-appointed décor is
comfortable and inviting; and the secret
family recipes are made in house from the
heart with love, care and attention. Enjoy
appetizers and salads, baked pastas and
sauté, plus oven-baked pizzas. Julian’s
is gluten-free friendly. Reservations are
suggested for parties of five or more. Open
for lunch and dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM and for dinner
Sun 4-9 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
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