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JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2022 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 161
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. $-$$, E, X, C.
The Honu,
516 Grant St., Dunedin, (727) 333-7777.
This “lei’d”-back cafe and tiki bar features
island favorites, such as Loco Moco, a
turkey burger poached egg and spinach,
and Kilauea, a mountain of black rice, pork,
red pepper and carrot lava flow on baby
kale. Try the Big Island Salad with citrus,
bacon, chicken and macadamia nuts with
ginger pineapple dressing. Entertainment on
Friday and Saturday evenings and Sunday
afternoon. Open Tues, Wed, Thurs and Sun
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. Closed
Mondays. $$, CM, E, V, MC, C.
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.
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.
K-Picu Caribbean Fusion Cuisine,
1443 S. Belcher Road, Clearwater,
(727) 601-4816. This Puerto Rican-born family
prepares delicious pork and plantains tostada,
skirt steak (churrasco) and sofrito roasted
pork, along with fried yucca and mashed
green plantains and more at their Belcher
Road locale. Try their guava or coconut
sangria. Hours are Tues-Thurs 11 AM-9:30 PM;
Fri 11 AM-10 PM; Sat 12 PM-10 PM;
Sun 12 PM-9 PM; Closed Monday. $$, CM, X, C.