In Clearwater Beach ( right across the little bridge from the Marriott headed North) there are some great restaurants. Here are some of my FavesPost Corner Pizza- on Gulfview on the right- maybe 1-2 miles from your hotel) Family owned forever- best pizza I have ever had. I have never made it past the pizza but I see people eating all kinds of dishes- lots of Greek items. Place gets packed to go early Frenchys Rockaway Grill- directly on the beach on Mandalay Ave-on the North side of the island- you have to go through the roundabout. It's on the left- past the Hilton and The Sand Pearl. Lots of seafood/ burgers ect. Food is ok to good but the views are great!!A little bar across from the Hilton-good selection of beers and the food was great!! Don't remember the name- it was new to me last time we were thereBreakfast place on the same side of the street as the bar- maybe even next door? A hole in the wall that's been there forever- good food- the locals go thereHave fun- if you have time drive North a bit- into Dunnedin- go see the sponge docks and hit Honeymoon Island State Park- very pristine island- there's also a ferry to Caldesi Stae Park- haven't been there but supposed to be good shelling
@Jpgurl: When traveling, I love going exclusively to local places. The rule is "go nowhere that you can get in Houston" which rules out almost all chains, etc. Every city or town has local favorites and hidden gems. 4951