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154 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2021
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.
$$$, RS, X, C.
Julian’s Little Italy,
Dunedin Plaza Shopping Center,
916 Patricia Ave., Dunedin, (727) 734-8989.
Julian Adams’ casual Italian café with a
warm vibe is one of Dunedin’s best kept
secrets. The well-appointed décor is
comfortable and inviting; and the secret
family recipes are made in house from the
heart with love, care and attention. Enjoy
appetizers and salads, baked pastas and
sauté, plus oven-baked pizzas. Julian’s
is gluten-free friendly. Reservations are
suggested for parties of five or more.
Open for lunch and dinner Mon-Thurs
11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM and for
dinner Sun 4-9 PM.
$$, CM, X, C.
Kao Thai Kitchen,
7199 66th St., North Pinellas Park,
(727) 350-3722. This Thai restaurant in
Pinellas Park serves lunch and dinner and
features all the standard Thai items along
with sushi and some tasty dishes such as
Beef Massaman Curry and Salmon Ga
Prow. You can choose chicken, pork, beef,
shrimp, squid, tofu or vegetable for any of
their classic preparations. The lunch special
comes with an egg roll and fresh salad. Try
tapioca balls for dessert. Open Tues-Thurs
11:30 AM-3 PM and 4:30 PM-9 PM, Fri
11:30 AM-3 PM and 4:30 PM-10 PM;
Sat 4 PM-10 PM and Sun 4 PM-9 PM.
$$-$$$, X, C.
La Mordida Restaurant, Bar & Grill,
14100 U.S Highway 19 N., Clearwater,
(727) 225-3394. Dine inside or out on Latin
cuisine favorites with a Peruvian flair,
like ceviche, arepas corn cakes with chicken
and beef, empanadas, fried green plantains
(tostones), fried yucca and more. Vegetarian
friendly entrées include green plantains with
portobello mushrooms, veggie fried rice and
veggie noodles. Flan, churros and tres leches
are from the on-premise bakery. Full bar.
Hours are Mon-Thurs 8:30 AM-9 PM; Fri-Sat
8:30 AM-11 PM; Sun 8:30 AM-6 PM. $$, X, E,
Marguerite’s Cafe & Catering,
405 Plaza Drive, Dunedin, (727) 734-7040.
This charming eatery next to the Dunedin
Library offers indoor and outdoor
dining with sidewalk seating. Breakfasts,
sandwiches, fresh innovative salads, soups
and entrées make for a delightful experience.
Open Mon-Fri 7:30 AM-5 PM;
Sat-Sun 8 AM-3 PM. $.
2901 Alt. 19 N., Palm Harbor • 727-772-7060
North Pinellas continued