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    Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe

    4.0 (1.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    FRENCHY'S SALTWATER CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Calamari
    RD P.

    If you are looking to cool off from the summer Florida heat, this isn't your spot, but if you are looking for great seafood at a fair price with great surf town ambience and friendly service this is a winner! There are parking options all around the area, so easy to get to and plenty of places to sit both outside and inside.

    Tyler at Saltwater Frenchys

    We are such "local" fans of French's Salt Water on CWB! We can walk, bike or boat to get fresh fish, great service and a fun vibe! Steve, Tyler, Leslie, Amber and all of the servers are Amazing! Go to this location... you will love your experience! PS Keep the Summer Salad on the regular menu ... Please!

    Grilled Grouper and Grouper Sandwich
    Bailey P.

    We heard this was the place to go in Clearwater so we made it our beach day lunch spot. We lucked out and were seated right away. The menu has a little bit of everything so it was hard to choose. We started with the baked octopus appetizer and were pleasantly surprised with the amount of octopus included -- great start to our meal. Our waiter mentioned that Frenchy's is most known for its grouper so for my meal I chose grilled grouper with a side of coconut rice and veggies. It was simple but good.

    Grouper Fish Tacos
    Makayla K.

    Best meal of our trip to Florida!!!! We came here highly recommended after our sunset dolphin cruise and it was perfect. The atmosphere was a blast and the service by Brytnie was excellent. Most of us are from Kansas so we are not necessarily a seafood crowd, but we really loved the fish we got. I had fish street tacos, the fried grouper, and it was fantastic. It tasted so fresh and like I definitely wasn't in Kansas anymore. Many of us tried our first gator tale which just tasted like Cajun seasoning. The drinks were super cheap!!! This was all in all SUCH a hit. It's the kind of place I'd want to be a regular at if I lived nearby!

    Fried Grouper sandwich
    Brad J.

    This is a cool place to go for that beach vibe atmosphere. The service is great for as many people that they have to serve at once. Parking in insane so be patient when trying to find a spot. My son ordered the pretzel that is shaped like a fish and it was cold and hard. But they replaced it no questions asked. I had the fried grouper sandwich. It was great but would be better on a brioche bun instead of the onion bun. The drinks are great and reasonably priced for a beach bar.

    Bianca S.

    Food is fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. Your stop for the best seafood. Across the street is the white, soft sands of Clearwater beach. Service is great. Love the open air atmosphere. Thank you to Steve and CM

    Huge fresh snapper sandwich, grilled with cajun jerk seasoning, with lettuce tomato Parmesan Romano, & tartar on soft fresh onion roll
    Rich S.

    When we're near Clearwater Beach, we always stop in at one of the Frenchy's locations. This time (Oct 2025) we chose Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe on Poinsettia Ave, just north of the FL-60 causeway, just a block east of Mandalay Av. We love dining and drinking on the porch or at the small porch bar, with fans that keep it cool. Sometimes we'll head into the indoor dining area if the weather is iffy. Service is always friendly and attentive. Friday just after noon we were seated quickly, but it can get pretty busy at times. We often go for their grouper, but today we shared their huge fresh snapper sandwich, grilled with snappy cajun jerk seasoning, served with lettuce and tomato, some Parmesan and Romano, and a little tartar sauce on a soft fresh onion roll. It was juicy and perfectly cooked, tender and luscious, and big enough for two to share! Those fresh and lightly salted home-made chips sure are tasty! And we added a bowl of their thick rich she-crab soup, rich and flavorful, with a light touch of cayenne for a slow burn. For us, their fresh seafood can't be beat! And they have a full menu beyond seafood, too. They have daily budget-friendly specials, such as seafood tacos, shrimp platters, or burgers or cheese-steaks, and a daily beer or mixed-drink special too. They have a good amount of on-site parking in front and down the south side. They have other locations nearby, some busier, some larger, some with views. This quieter tucked-away location is our favorite :-)

    Fried shrimp and scallops
    Christina L.

    Service was friendly and fast despite a good turn out of customers. Fried seafood hit the spot and their coleslaw with pineapple was a fun twist. Atmosphere is family friendly and laid back. Parking is nuts but that holds for the entire downtown area

    Lana B.

    Frenchys was a cute indoor outdoor cafe. We go the shrimp to start, it was good, very salty which I like but if you dont like or cant eat salt I would not suggest this dish. It tasted almost like a Louisiana gumbo sauce with shrimp! the crab fries were awesome. The wedges salad was fine, the balsamic drizzle on top was a weird taste with the blue cheese dressing in my opinion. The drinks here are super good and cheaper than surrounding areas. Our server was super nice, quick, and attentive. Super casual in the best way- beach attire.

    Menu as of 3/24/2025
    Greg B.

    After taking an afternoon cruise on the water, it was time for dinner. I've had Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe bookmarked as a place to try when I made it to the Tampa area, so that was an obvious choice. I ordered the red snapper sandwich Cajun style without tomato or tartar, my wife got the steak hoagie with no peppers or onions, one kid got a grilled cheese with fries, and the other kid got the adult chicken tenders with fries (kids only has 2-3, adult has 4-5). We also got grouper nuggets for an appetizer and a piece of key lime pie for dessert. The grouper nuggets were amazing. Probably the freshest fish I've ever tasted. It immediately made me wish I had gone with the grouper sandwich instead of the red snapper. Highly recommend these. No complaints from anyone with their entrees. The red snapper was still very good (even though the grouper are probably would have been amazing). The key lime pie didn't have much tartness to it, which was a little disappointing and the only knock on the food we tried. As expected, the place was busy being close to Clearwater Beach. Still, we got seated fairly quickly and the food came out faster than expected. The waiter was awesome (unfortunately I didn't catch his name).

    Miami vice
    Laura T.

    Part of the famous Frenchys businesses in Pinellas County Saltwater has to be one of my favorite ones. It's not as touristy as Rockaways but still has that quality service, food and consistency that all of us locals know of from Frenchys. My go to drink will always be a Miami Vice. I went with my mother that day and the bartender greeted my mom from memory (my mom is a regular here). Sometimes I crave their Shrimp Tacos. I will always recommend Frenchys to my friends who come from out of town.

    Rum runner
    Alex M.

    Another great drink by this chain of restaurants in the surrounding area and I would definitely come back for the drinks. I am not sure how the food was or much of things around, but the place just didn't look as nice as the other locations and there are spills on the floor of water, not cleaned up. It was just weird but as far as the drink that I had because it was fantastic.

    Out front
    Bill W.

    With the atmosphere of an old fish shack, this quaint Frenchy's location delivers the right atmosphere for Clearwater beach. Once inside you're met by a sizable bar area, tables and booths. The large mounted Sailfish surrounded by white string lights completes the atmosphere nicely. You can eat inside or on the patio. The servers are all cheerful, providing attentive service. With their own fishermen as part of the Frenchy's "empire," fish here is a must-have. Today I had a Super Grouper sandwich... almost three times larger than the bun! You have a choice of sides or add-ons. I had the coleslaw which is really good and fresh. The fish can be prepared a variety of ways... battered and fried is a fantastic choice; perfectly cooked. Even on a busy Saturday, this location is just enough the beaten path that it was a nil less crowded and hectic. My new favorite Frenchy's location!

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    Such a fun place! Lots of energy surrounding Phillies Spring Training plus delicious grouper and Mahi Mahi sandwiches!

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    Ask the Community - Frenchy's Saltwater Cafe

    Open on Christmas 2019?

    We are not open on Christmas day as we want our employees to spend the day with their families.

    Do all Frenchys on Clearwater have the same menu?

    No, they do not. Their famous grouper sandwich is on every menu, but there is a variety between the locations. You may be able to look at the different menus online. Enjoy!

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