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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.
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. $$, RS, CM, X, C.
Fairway Pizza & Sports Page Pub,
2901 Alt. 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 772-7060.
For years, Kathie and Steve Jefferis have been
serving delicious, homemade food using
only the freshest and best ingredients. Since
1982, they have been famous for their Pizza,
Greek Salads and more. You can eat indoors
or outside on their dog-friendly patio and
sip a drink from one of their two bars, while
listening to live entertainment or watching
sports on one of their 26 TV’s that are
equipped with all the sports packages.
Open daily. 11 AM- Midnight.
$$, CM, E, X, C.
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. $$, RS, CM, X.
Fountain Grille Restaurant,
Safety Harbor Resort and Spa,
105 N. Bayshore Dr., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-1161, ext. 7825. The innovative
contemporary cuisine features fresh
ingredients and the flavors of the
Mediterranean. They have full bar service
and are open to the public for breakfast,
lunch and dinner. They also offer an elegant
Sunday brunch. Dine either indoors or out.
Open daily 7 AM-10 PM. $$, CM, X.
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.
Frenchy’s Outpost Bar & Grill,
466 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 286-6139. This open-air Key Weststyle
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. $-$$, CM, E, X.
Frenchy’s Rockaway Grill On The Beach,
7 Rockaway St., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-4844. Live music and fresh sea
breezes make this a popular spot for those
looking for great seafood and a trendy
atmosphere. You can dine in the open air or
indoors in the comfort of air conditioning.
Don’t miss their stone crab claws as you
watch the sunset on the Gulf.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM- 12 AM;
Fri-Sat 11 AM-1 AM. $, E, X.
Frenchy’s Salt Water Cafe,
419 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 461-6295. The Grouper Reuben
sandwich originated at this family-friendly
location, which even has a designated
dog-friendly patio. The menu also features
octopus dishes, conch fritters, buffalo
shrimp and specialty salads, which you can
enjoy inside, on the patio or Dockside-to-Go.
Tie up to the floating dock at the south side
of Mandalay Channel, north of Memorial
Causeway, then walk across the street for a
bite to eat. Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $, X.
Frenchy’s South Beach Cafe,
351 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach,
(727) 441-9991. This addition to the
Frenchy’s restaurant family is right in the
heart of Clearwater Beach. It has the same
great food and prices for which Frenchy’s
has become famous. The Key West bistro
atmosphere offers open-air dining and an
unbeatable view of both the beach and our
fabulous sunsets. There is a full bar and the
best grouper sandwich you will ever have.
Open daily 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X.
Frenchy’s To Go,
26145 U.S. Highway 19 N., Clearwater,
(727) 444-0831. Frenchy’s brings the taste
of Clearwater Beach and its fresh grouper
sandwiches, she crab soup and other Frenchy
favorites to North Pinellas County with a
“hybrid ghost kitchen,” meaning it caters to
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delivery customers. They also offer carryout
orders. Open daily 11 AM-10 PM. $$, CM, X.
Groupers on the Gulf,
1401 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 266-4276. Seafood, sandwiches and
reasonable prices is the mantra on the beach.
Enjoy their loaded potato skins, wedge salad,
lobster bisque, grouper Reuben, mussels and
quesadillas, to name a few. You won’t find a
friendlier place to have a delicious bite along
with a beer or glass of wine. Open daily
12 PM-9 PM. $$.
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.
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.
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