Forlini&#x27;s Restaurant

All around great experience!! Cheap food, amazing quality & portion, good & decently fast service,…read morevery nice & clean atmosphere - felt homey and casual for a meal after the beach. Came for dinner at 5:30 pm on Saturday, only ones there until we left. Food was delicious! We got the shrimp tacos, pasta and quesadilla and all 3 dishes were delicious. Really hit the spot after a day at the beach. The pasta also came with a salad and bread so it was a really good serving size. Recommend to anyone in the area!

Tried going here Thursday night but it was full house. So we went Friday night. Had some pasta…read more Had a good sauce with it. Bread was decent. Just wish we got more of both. Service was spotty but they were swamped which is to be expected. Sat at the bar by where they were making pizza and omg they knocked it out of the park watching them make 30-40 pizzas while we were having dinner. Will be back.

A bit of flare

Love love the arugula pizza. The Best

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A superb selection

Bobby's Bistro & Wine Bar

3.5(108 reviews)

0.0 mi•Clearwater Beach

I have been vacationing in Clearwater and a happy Bobby's customer since 2001....I just visited…read morethis place for the first time since 2018, longer than I would have liked. I made reservations for 7:00 - only for NO ONE to be there! Turns out they are only open on Friday's and Saturday nights now from 5:00 until 8:30 even! Super short hours. To say I was shocked that we were the only table at the restaurant the entire evening is an understatement. Absolutely not a single other table was there. We questioned whether or not the place was going out of business. Our sever was friendly and stuck to the script when we asked a couple different times if this was normal.... Food tasted extremely mediocre for the price. Not the same menu they used to have - either in what is offered or in the physical menu itself. Just a printed off piece of paper - again, I was stunned. Ambiance was absolutely zero - Lady Gaga blasted from the patio music, with the once beloved striped canvas totally missing from the patio atmosphere. The seats and tables were even falling apart. I understand there was a pandemic and hurricane Helene prior to our visit, but wow is it sad to see this place gone so downhill - and charging you top dollar for it.

A Classic Bobby's…read moreBistro sits behind its more famous sire, Heilman's Beachcomber. Heilman's has been there for generations and was always the habitue of older seniors. When Bobby's Bistro opened it seemed to have a (slightly) younger vibe. Today there seems to be no difference between Heilman's and Bobby's. The menus are exactly the same. Bobby's is clean and comfortable and service is professional. Food prices are high-ish. Bar and wine prices are quite reasonable. This is one of the few places that still have complimentary bread service--much appreciated. I had the scallop appetizer and it was very good. Next was a nice side salad that was included with the entrée. My main dish was their deservedly famous fried chicken. It was a half chicken in 4 pieces with a thin and delicious crust and not greasy. This is the fried chicken that every other restaurant should aspire to. It came with very good (not over-cooked) green beans and perfect mashed potatoes and gravy. Bobby's (and Heilman's) are classics. They might not be modern and flashy and the patrons skew old, but these restaurants know how to do everything right.

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Drift - Opal Sol

4.7(29 reviews)

0.7 mi•Clearwater Beach

Fantastic casual dining restaurant with a fine dining feel. I had no idea this place was considered…read morecasual dining until the table next to us asked for a manager who explained it as part of their response to a complaint. No complaints here though! What makes this place unique? They offered Caymus Cabernet BY THE GLASS, which I have not found before, and I frequent higher end restaurants often. It was fun to have a high-end glass of wine without spending hundreds on a bottle. It's also nice if you want to try other drinks. The espresso martini (get it with Baileys added for a smoother taste!) is huge and delicious. Brussel sprouts appetizer and feta whip appetizer were both tasty and ample for two people. The spicy fish tacos are Mahi Mahi and a MUST if you like Mahi. I will only eat Mahi if close to the ocean, and it was great. No fishy taste, nice and tender. The brownie dessert that was off-menu was perfect for a sweet bite. So many nice restaurants get too crazy with their specialty desserts, and sometimes you just want a simple yet decadent treat like a brownie! Make a reservation on their website and relax. It's an easy Uber ride if staying locally as well.

Food was delicious, service was quick, vibes called for elegance…read more We ordered: *Beet Salad - Surprisingly yummy! *Charred Pulpo - Must have *Gemeli Pasta - loooooooved

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Tacos, Tequila, and Rum

4.1(200 reviews)

The tacos here are amazing! So authentic! Taco Tuesday is only $2 each and then Birria tacos are…read moreonly $5 each on Wednesdays! Great prices, great food, definitely recommend.

Was excited about this place because it was packed but it wasn't that big and food was okay. Guac…read morepretty thin and cheese dip close to nacho dip Cali burrito was okay. Not bad but not really good either.

Inside

Barbacoa Taco. Very good

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The bar

The Bait House Tackle & Tavern

4.4(940 reviews)

0.3 mi•Clearwater Beach

Love this place! Great vibe and really good food. Kinda of a local favorite. Beats the tourist…read moretraps on the beach. Make sure you have coins for parking.

This was our favorite stop of the trip! A literal baithouse on the water with a restaurant in the…read moreback. All outdoor seating. From the host to the bartenders everyone seemed to really enjoy their jobs. Everyone was so pleasant and genuine. We both ordered the catch of the day tacos and dang they were good! Catch of the day was Mahi Mahi for us.

Love this spot!

South Beach Quesadilla

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Calm after the storm with cold beer and warm hearts. Thanks for the awesome food and service!

Stirling Wine

4.0(56 reviews)

3.3 mi

We ordered the Pinotage and Chenin Blanc both from Robertson Winery and they fit our palettes…read moreperfectly. Ordered the Swine & Sting flatbread and the Bourbon Meatballs and both were delish! We were there when Rick Honeyboy Hart played and they were phenomenal! Never heard a harmonica played that well in a local performance along with an amazing voice!

We loved it here! Joanne was the BEST: knowledgeable, quick, kind, and fun. Met some fun people we…read morewere sharing the long table with. Good selection of wines. We love that there's live music every day, but not a lot of seating to see it. Good happy hour!

Mimi rosé

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Hanging at Stirling. A nice place for us puppers. And the old man says the wine is great too!

Surfside Taphouse

3.6(437 reviews)

Cute bar right across the street from the beach!…read more I stopped for a quick lunch where I got a mimosa ($9) that was super small and I tried the so cal wrap which was full of flavor and super good. The service was quick and our server was amazing. I would stop here again when in Clearwater and looking for a quick meal.

Bar and kitchen open till 2am! That is a plus, decently priced food, clean place, staff was nice…read more No one seated us we found a table and sat lol they had live music playing which was cool. Had a group of 8 and they served us pretty quick. I ordered the pretzel and mozzarella sticks. No complaints drinks are made super strong also.

SHRIMP TACOS, SAN DIEGO FISH TACOS

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View from the outside

Cork & Beans Coffee House & Wine Lounge

3.9(62 reviews)

3.2 mi

Eh. It's painted pretty cool inside and I love the concept…read more Had always looked at it when nearby, so was excited to try it. The one employee behind the bar was cold, borderline rude. There were 2 other people there, seated at the bar. Wine selection isn't big. Hadn't heard of any of them. Apparently they're either solely or primarily Italian wines. The interior (tables, chairs, window sills) was dirty. Not a good look for our first time stopping in. Maybe I'll give them a go for coffee sometime and update accordingly.

Located in the heart of of downtown Dunedin, Cork & Beans is tucked away on a side street right off…read morethe main drag. It's quite small but it's got a unique vibe inside and when I stopped in early on a Sunday morning it was relatively quiet. The coffee itself is pretty decent, I got my typical order of a vanilla latte with oat milk. I'd be curious how the other options are though. There was only one person working when I stopped in and they were a bit reserved in their demeanor but still cordial. I'm not up in Dunedin often but it's not a bad place to stop in at if you need a quick caffeine fix.

Lightbulb Malbec with a chocolate, chocolate chip muffin

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Soul Sicilian Fusion

4.3(109 reviews)

2.0 mi

This is hands down the best dining experience I have ever had in the Clearwater & Dunedin area. The…read moreowners are passionate, knowledgeable, and flavor connoisseurs. With an intimate dining area, bar, and patio there is plenty of space while also still capturing the essence of exclusive dining. I started with the meatball appetizer- the perfect "Grandma's Meatballs" recipe - 3 giant, delicious meatballs. For my main I went with the Swordfish Loin, this will be the only place I ever order it from, here on out. The fish melted onto my fork. It was amazing. The natural flavor of the swordfish, coupled with the flavor of the lemon sauce & pickled onions was simply beautiful. The dish is oh so filling yet light, leaving room for their homemade gelato. I had the chocolate gelato - flavors vary since it is made in house - but WOW; It is truly Italian Gelato here in Florida!! This was my first experience at Soul Sicilian Fusion and I can't wait to comeback and try literally everything over my lifetime. Seriously. I'll be back with the in-laws, the girls & definitely with my partner for date night.

This place was awesome. Every thing they recommended was spot on and the service plus their…read moreattitude made me & my fiancé very impressed. If you like pasta and wine etc. this is a great place to come too. It is cute and welcoming. Very calming environment.

Tessa recommended!

Shrimp fettuccine Alfredo

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View looking toward the front

Bavaro's Pizza Napoletana and Pastaria

4.1(105 reviews)

Everything was great! Didn't have reservations but was quickly seated at the pizza bar (which was…read morecool to watch the pizzas being made)! Small place, but not too noisy (Tuesday night) Would come back again!

I had the wings and the Alla Vodka with spaghetti. The food is amazing for sure! It is a super cute…read morelittle place and nicely designed inside and very bright. The reason it is not 5 stars is the service. It wasn't for a lack of trying but for some reason there was no bar tender so the waiters were making the drinks as well and that caused quite a bit of delays in service. Hopefully the bar tender was just out for one day? If this is the method of operation though, it will be problematic I think. In addition to that, it is a little small inside and so they have tables right on the curb which is not ideal with cars going right by. If they were on the other side of the sidewalk it would make more sense. You should definitely try it but go a little early so it isn't so slammed and you can get one of the better spots.