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154 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2020
Parlor House Bistro,
1757 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 754-3978. If
you miss New Orleans, you will love this
amazing bistro with its cozy decor, delicious
food, well-made libations and standards such
as escargot, French onion soup, duck confit
and bouillabaisse will thrill you with their
tastes and presentations. Our favorite is the
lamb rack. It is a true culinary experience.
Hours are Mon-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM; Fri-Sat 5
PM-10 PM. $$$. RS, E, X, C, W.
Pico Rojo Rotisserie,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd., #E (accessible via
Enterprise Rd.) Clearwater, (727) 474-3826.
Known for its healthy, natural, delicious
food with Latin American flair, this
restaurant is also child-friendly, vegetarianfriendly
and offers carry-out. All-natural
chicken is marinated in spices and roasted.
Complementary sides include fried yuca,
tostones, sweet plantains, hearty rice and beans,
and scrumptious asparagus. Their wellpriced,
flavorful salads, sandwiches, sauces,
dressings, sangria, and desserts are homemade
from fine, fresh ingredients. Catering
available. Open Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11:30 AM-9:30 PM, Sat 12 PM-9:30 PM,
Sun 12 PM-8 PM. $-$$, X, C, W.
“Q” Southern BBQ & Catering,
664 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 734-7227.
Pitmaster Cameron Capri’s barbecue
restaurant offers great smoked meats that
merge the best regional barbecue styles. Their
beef brisket burnt ends, St. Louis Ribs and
our favorites for lighter dining, and the fried
shrimp platter or weekend prime rib dinner
are fabulous for those with a bigger appetite.
If you are a sweets fan, the S’mores French
Toast is a must. Open Sun-Thurs, 6 AM-12 AM;
Fri-Sat, 24 hours. $-$$.
Palm Pavilion,
10 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-2642. Voted “The Best of St. Pete/
Clearwater” and also “Best of Tampa Bay.”
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Palm
Pavilion has been a famous Clearwater
Beach landmark since 1926. Amid its
nostalgic architecture, guests enjoy casual
dining indoors or outside on their deck,
where they can experience spectacular
sunsets. Happy hour on weekdays is from
4-7 PM. Visit their website to view the music
calendar. Open Sun-Thurs 10:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 10:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, E, X, W.
Pan y Vino Brick Oven Pizza
& Wine Bar,
369 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 734-7700.
This intimate downtown wine bar and
bistro is a relaxing place to break bread
and lift a glass. Owners Tina and
Javier Avila, of Casa Tina (next door),
serve their artisan pizza that is cooked
in a brick oven, soups, salads, skillet
specials and delicious desserts, along
with a wide selection of wines, beers and
coffees. Available for private parties. Open
Tues-Thurs and Sun 5 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat
5 PM-11 PM. Closed Mondays. $-$$, E, X.
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar,
3253 Tampa Rd. (Corner of Tampa Rd.
& Lake St. George), Palm Harbor,
(727) 771-1800. The hip décor, top-notch
service and creative specials of fresh and
exotic seafood, meats, game, pasta and
vegetarian dishes make this a local favorite.
The list of small plates is endless. Their
signature dishes include Bouillabaisse,
NY Strip, Rib Eye, Filet Mignon, Mystic
Paella, Bison Tenderloin and Bronzed
Chilean Sea Bass with hijiki sauce. They
have a great list of hand-crafted beers, a
full bar and a stellar wine list that is
reasonably priced. Takeout is available.
Open Sun-Thurs from 4:30 PM,
Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, W.
Olde Bay Café &
Dunedin Fish Market,
51 Main St., Dunedin (at the Marina),
(727) 733-2542. Chef Walt Wickman offers
mostly outdoor seating overlooking the
harbor for lunch and dinner. Enjoy an
intimate raw bar, a market with fresh fish,
seafood and accompaniments and takeout at
his casual waterfront eatery. Enjoy wine, beer
or sangria with his chowder, salads, ceviche,
fish tacos, Cubans and desserts. Open daily
10 AM-10 PM. $-$$, E, X, C, W.
Our Place,
1617 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 239-0450.
This is the place where you can get served
any time of day. Chef Greg is known for his
vast menu that has something for everyone.
The Pot Roast Melt and the lobster roll are
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