FRENCHY’S ROCKAWAY GRILL PALM PAVILION SALT ROCK GRILL steamed Cedar Key clams, peel-and-eat shrimp and grouper sandwiches. SALT ROCK GRILL • Indian Shores; $$ • At this iconic Indian Shores spot, the dock-to-restau-rant line is literal: Peek outside to the dock below and you’ll probably catch one of the owners’ fishing boats hauling in the day’s fresh catch. The kitchen also boasts a large selection of hand-cut steaks, which are aged for several weeks before getting grilled over natural oak and citrus wood. TEAK/PIER TEAKI • St. Pete; $$ • Nothing beats the scene from the St. Pete Pier’s Pier Teaki, which offers an unparalleled 360-degree vista of the downtown St. Pete skyline and Tampa Bay. a few drinks as it is to while away a lunch or dinner for several hours. RUSTY BELLIES WATERFRONT GRILL • Tarpon Springs; $$ • This waterfront spot sits right off busy Dodecanese Boulevard and sports a large outdoor patio with views of Tarpon Bayou and the Anclote River. A Tiki bar features rum-heavy spins on Tiki classics, while the restaurant’s proximity to the docks is a nod to the owners’ focus on fresh, Florida seafood, including While the upstairs lounge features bar snacks like tuna bowls and pretzel bites, more elevated options can be found at the nautical-themed restaurant Teak, where dishes include seafood paella, sesame-crusted salmon and pan-roasted grouper with citrus-herb risotto. WOODY’S WATERFRONT CAFE AND BEACH BAR • St. Pete Beach; $$ • Fans of the St. Pete Beach mainstay come for the laid-back scene, beach bar food and potent happy hour cocktails. Fried clam strips, served with a lemon wedge, are a popular dish, as are the tangy, smoky Buffalo wings. Most of the seating is outside, overlooking the sea wall. If you’re lucky, you’ll catch a pod of dolphins frolicking right in front of you. VISITSPC .COM 75
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