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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.
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 11:30 AM-10 PM; and
Sunday brunch from 10:30 AM-3 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, X, C, W.
Dunedin Bagels and Deli,
716 Main St. (S.R. 580), Dunedin,
(727) 734-1829. This cozy, family-owned
and operated eatery is a small place with
big, Old World deli and Cuban sandwiches.
They use the best ingredients they can get
for their boiled and baked New York water
bagels, soups, salads, single and multidecker
sandwiches, sweets, pastries and
Cuban-roasted coffee. Eat in, curbside pick
up, limited delivery, party trays and catering
available. Open Mon-Fri 7 AM-2 PM;
Sat-Sun, 7:30 AM-2 PM. $, X, C, W.
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.
Italian Dining
Specializing in Northern Italian style cuisine
Candlelit atmosphere
Family owned/operated since 1967
Open for lunch at 11:30 Tue. - Fri. (4th St. only)
Neighborhood delivery
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