Dining VisitSPC.com/Dining Waterfront PIER TEAKI DOC FORD’S RUM BAR & GRILLE • St. Pete and Jungle Terrace; $$ • With locations at the St. Pete Pier and in Jungle Terrace, this casual Caribbean-themed sports bar and restaurant from author Randy Wayne White is always a good time. Potent mojitos are paired with signature dishes like the Yucatan shrimp, which arrive swimming in a buttery sauce with garlic and a touch of heat from Colombian chiles. FRENCHY’S ROCKAWAY GRILL • Clearwater Beach; $$ • The largest and liveliest restaurants of the Frenchy’s empire, the casual beachside spot overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and is just steps away from the sugar-white sands of Clearwater Beach. Favorites include grouper sandwiches, served on onion rolls with tartar sauce, and, if in season, stone crabs, which come with a sweet mustard dipping sauce. PALM PAVILION • Clearwater Beach; $$ • A great option for sunset watching, this Clearwater Beach institution sits directly on the shore overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. Frequent live music performances, cocktails with heavy-handed pours and a wooden wraparound deck lend the space a casual vibe that’s just as nice to pop in for DOC FORD’S RUM BAR & GRILLE $ Most dishes under $15 $$ Most entrees under $25 $$$ Most entrees more than $25 CADDY’S ON THE BEACH • Treasure Island; $ • You can’t beat the toes-in-the-sand allure at this spot, which overlooks the Gulf of Mexico on Treasure Island’s Sunset Beach. The local mini-chain is known for its beachy eats, laid-back vibes and frequent live music. Come sunset, the rooftop bar — which can get lively at all times of the day — has the best seats in the house. 74 AMERICA’S BEST BEACHES
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