I don't go places twice on vacation, but after having a less than ideal experience at a nearby competitor, I decided to come back for the drinks and the Grouper sandwich! Courtney was my waitress, and even when slammed, she never forgot me. She was professional and did an outstanding job both times I ate with her. As for the food, it was the best I had in Clearwater. I prefer Diner and Dive local eats compared to overpriced and pretentious restaurants. I had the seafood platter and the Grouper sandwich, and both were outstanding and grilled to perfection. I enjoyed my seafood scallops and grouper with green beans on the platter, but I LOVED my sandwich and fries! This was also my FIRST stop on the Cocktail Challenge (four stops for four signature drinks at four locations), and I enjoyed my drink on a humid day and, if I'm being honest, loved my Dockside Lemonade the best of all the drinks on the challenge. I had the Banana Hammock and, of course, the Rum Runner, which was outstanding, but this Dockside Lemonade was cool and refreshing and welcomed. Little sweet as a heads up, but really a nice summer drink! At the end of the day, this was a great way to start my challenge and Clearwater vacation. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It can get busy with its proximity to the beach, so beware![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] ***For the record, if you are interested in the challenge. Go South Beach, Rockaway, Saltwater (for the views and true on-the-beach dining). End with a grouper sandwich (the best I had) at the Original and then cash in your passport at the next block at Off the Hook! read more

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I don't know if we went on a bad day but I had one of the worst meals of my life here. I think the waitress knew because she never asked how our food was and seemed to hide out during the meal. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There were plenty of open tables while we were there on a Sunday afternoon.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My, "char-grilled" grouper filet seemed like a frozen fillet that would be normally breaded and put in a sandwich. It tasted like it was cooked on the plate in a warming oven. The coconut rice was old, dried out, and smeared onto the plate. All of this was nearly cold when I got it, like it had been sitting out for a long time. Then the coleslaw side was about 2-3 tablespoons worth in a plastic dressing cup. It was such a mistake to order. I get it, it's on the beach and convenient, and the waitstaff was polite enough, but if you have a health condition where you need to avoid fried food, I'd go somewhere else. It definitely left me feeling taken advantage of. read more

Great prices and solid food. I recently read a book about how most grouper isn't actually grouper. The book called out that Frenchy's grouper is the real deal because they fish for it themselves. That was enough to make me want to try this restaurant. I'm glad they have this location, because it was two minutes from Opal sol where we were staying. We were here at about 1130 on a Saturday and there was tons of seats available. It doesn't seem that big, but being that it's pretty far south from a lot of other places I think the size fits the demand. You can sit outside on the first floor or upstairs. Upstairs, there were only about eight tables, but it was air-conditioned and we had a nice view of the beach. All the drinks are so inexpensive. We are talking less than $10 each. I got a butter, pecan old-fashioned and my husband got a margarita and we both enjoyed our drinks. For our entrées, I got a super grouper grilled sandwich with coleslaw, my younger son got a pretzel that was in the shape of Fish, my older son got a chicken tender basket, and the two of them shared, and my husband got a peel and eat shrimp. This was the perfect amount of food for all of us, we ate it all. The pretzel was a huge hit, it comes with queso, and the kids demolished it. The grouper sandwich tasted a little dry, but again I love the fact that it is real grouper so I would definitely try again. Service was pretty quick and music was old school (think Price). I really enjoyed this place and we will definitely come back. read more

We got recommended this by the folks at Sea Screamer and they were not wrong. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We arrived and were seated outside in a covered area with a nice breeze.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The waiter was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He went over the menu and got us our drinks and the our order and son we had our food. And everything was incredible. The French fries are great something that a restaurant can many times not pay attention to but there were crispy and flavorful. The grouper sandwich was piping hot with just the right amount of tartar sauce. My wife got the chicken tacos and said they were excellent. They are well worth a visit. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Grouper sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Grouper sandwiches were good. We had the fish shaped pretzel as well - It was average. Not as soft as I'd hoped. Lobster Mac was decent- lobster was pretty fresh. Only problem was the Mac and cheese had overload of cheeses. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom had a funky smell.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Outdoor seating was wonderful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Waiter was average. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Grouper - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Wanted to catch a bite at a "local" restaurant across from Clearwater Beach, so we chose Frenchy's. Started with the smoked fish dip - good taste and texture. Portion was okay. Accompanied with packets of saltine crackers. Libations were blue coconut margarita and passion fruit frozen margarita. Both drinks hit-the-spot. Entrees were almond crusted grouper salad and grouper Oscar with 2 sides. Both portions were good size and the taste was actually really good. Arrived around 6pm on a Saturday evening and didn't wait for a two-top outside. Give this place a try; you'd be pleasantly surprise. Our server, Mayrah did a great job! read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Wow. This place gets busy tonight.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I was waited on by Jules and Chris and helped by the whole team. Absolutely fantastic experience. They're so nice and amiable in busy conditions. Thank you guys and ladies for a wonderful experience. I went with the she-crab soup and a calamari. Phenomenal. So full. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Yum!! Whenever we're at the beach we love to end the day at frenchys. The drinks are yummy and refreshing, seafood tastes fresh and delicious with lots of different sea food options and [[HIGHLIGHT]]can't beat the ocean view![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We love to come here after a long hot beach day to get a quick bite. The service is always quick and attentive and never too long of a wait read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Skinny margarita & Piña Colada - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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Stopped in to see the Beach since spring break is over and we can finally find a place to park. Pleasantly surprised. Never been to this location and found it a real gem. Service on point and friendly. I got the She crab soup yum yum. Hubby got the grouper sandwich. Nice portion and perfectly cooked! [[HIGHLIGHT]]We sat at the bar and still had a good view of the sunset.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Highly recommend. We will be back. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - She crab soup - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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We stopped in to Frenchys South Beach Cafe for a quick lunch. Don't be confused by the ramp next to the hotel ... the host stand is actually in the parking lot. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of shade covering at this restaurant, which I can appreciate.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My husband and I decided to order a bunch of appetizers to split. We went with a chicken quesadilla, mozzarella sticks & grouper nuggets. Everything arrived hot fresh from the kitchen. The mozzarella sticks were actually nugget size but still good. We enjoyed the tartar sauce that came with the grouper nuggets. It was the perfect amount of food for us to split. My husband is a sucker for a souvenir cup... so he ordered the Classic Rita to get a color changing cup. Stacey was our server. She constantly rounded on us and anticipated our needs without us asking. Thank you Stacey and Tuesday's lunch crew for a great beachside lunch! read more

We always stop by Frenchy's South Beach location as part of the Frenchy's Cocktail Challenge and grab some delicious Cuban Eggrolls while we're there. Chris was an excellent waiter and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the Beach ambiance can't be beat![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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Ate here twice while in town for a conference. I was hooked on day one. The first day I ordered shrimp tacos and street corn. I was so hungry after a red eye flight and this lunch was amazing! The second day; I had the she crab soup and the crab fries. The soup was sooo good, fries were okay. Staff were great each visit. Friends also loved their meal. Definitely a place to check out! read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Coconut Shrimp Tacos-yum yum yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]This is a nice beach shack with fried foods and drinks.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered the alligator bites and my wife ordered the grouper nuggets. My food was a bit salty but the grouper nuggets were spot on. The server checked on us constantly so we were set. It's a good place for a snack, check them out! read more

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We had a great meal here. I had the mahi Mahi sandwich and husband had the grouper kabob. We split the fries with crab, all were fantastic! Service was great! read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Mahi Mahi Sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Layback restaurant along Clearwater beach. Service was friendly and fast. Food on the other hand was ok. Must order - their house special soup. It's very rich and flavorful, not friendly to waist but definitely yummy. We ordered the fried pickle and calamari. The fried pickle was good, crunchy on the outside and soft inside. The calamari was overcooked and honestly, seemed like they were frozen as some of them were shriveled up. Similarly for the steam Alaska crab legs; they were not very fresh. The hubby ordered the grouper with crab and it was probably the best entree out of the 2. The kids menu was very reasonably priced. We ordered the kids fried shrimp basket and it was better than the calamari. Ambience - very casual and layback. We sat on the 2 floor so we did have a good view of the beach from air conditioned room. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Frenchy's She Crab Soup** - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

So good, we visited twice! If possible ask to sit upstairs - it was so nice to be in a cold air conditioned room while it was warm outside. We tried the following: - jalapeno hush puppies (seasonal) - flavorful, loved the jalapeno - Maryland crab cake - meaty and a larger portion than expected - spicy conch fritters - a bit on the gummy side, but good flavor - grouper nuggets - large serving, crispy - their world famous grouper sandwich - grilled was good, but the Cajun version was better! - key lime pie - decadent and the perfect amount of tartness Our servers both on both visits were very friendly and attentive. We'd highly recommend Frenchy's! read more

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Was a bit disappointed with my visit. This was a surprise based on other reviews. Generally the food was good, but not very good or great by any means. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The visit was also dampened by the existence of small flies everywhere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'm assuming this is a rare occurrence and we were just unlucky that day. Now the detailed review: [[HIGHLIGHT]]This Frenchy's location is small with primarily outdoor seating. We liked the outdoor seating (if not for the flies and some seagulls attacking other patrons).[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The server was considerate and friendly. The drinks were very good and hit the spot. We ordered the Famous Grouper Sandwich and a Lobster Roll. The Grouper was ok with good flavor but soft and a bit mushy. The cheese and roll it was served on was good though. Kettle chips were also very good. The Lobster Roll was much better. Tender and flavorful lobster with seasoning that was not overpowering. Served on Texas toast. Wasn't a big fan of the coleslaw either which was a bit bland and watery. Maybe their other locations would be a better choice. read more

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When I think of Frenchys this is the one I think of. [[HIGHLIGHT]]With multiple levels each one provides a different vibe.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]The wrap around bar on the main level is perfect for finding a drink and maybe a quick bite.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Of course you can get any of their drinks but the frozen house drink is sooo yummy. I highly recommend. They have so many employees service is pretty quick. I got a salad here with blue cheese. IT was jsut a house salad but the dressing was so good! read more

First, I have to give a big shoutout to our waiter, Ryan! He was friendly, funny, and super attentive. Even though we came in close to closing time, he made us feel completely welcome--no rush at all. He was also great about splitting our check and making sure our meals came out quickly. The buffalo mac and cheese was a delicious surprise--packed with flavor and way more filling than it looked! I even ended up taking some back to the hotel. My son loved his half-peeled shrimp and Shirley Temple, and I have to say, the piña colada with Fruit Loops was such a fun and tasty twist. The ambiance was great too--relaxed and perfect after a long day at the beach in Long Beach. Highly recommend! read more

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First time here. As locals we usually go to Saltwater's, but we were staying a few nights only a small walk away. Sat outside. Our server was fantastic. We had questions that he answered without hesitation. His recommendations were the bomb! Cocktails didn't have much alcohol but the price was decent for what we got. Highly recommend the grilled grouper platter, black beans and rice, and garlic green beans. That meal was so good, I returned and had it again the next night. Wish I had returned our third night instead of going next door where our experience was the total opposite. Frenchy's is a local highlight in Clearwater Beach, and all locations offer different items among the favorites. You'll never go wrong, and if you happen to have an issue, they will make it right. Do yourself a favor. Skip other establishments. You'll be more than satisfied. read more

Stopped in for lunch after a morning at the beach. Great location along the boardwalk. Patio seating is super casual and great place to hangout before or after the beach. Plenty of umbrellas for shade. We ordered what they are known for, their grouper sandwich- both grilled and the smother bartered, lobster roll, Frenchy's garlic crab fries (our favorite!) and Mai Tai from the bar. Food was delicious. Service was friendly and just the right pace. read more

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It was super hot, so I totally appreciated the portion control size of the food. The drinks were tasty. The shrimp was seasoned well. I really liked the slaw. The fries were cooked a little crispy. The only downside is the fans didn't reach all of the tables. Our table was on the warm side. We were outdoors. I would have enjoyed more drinks, but I was ready to get to some cooler air. read more

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We came here and really enjoyed our drinks. Everything was great and the waiter was super friendly to us and helping us out with whatever we need. However, as far as the food goes after we were done eating, we had wish we went to go eat somewhere else. We had the chicken wings and they were very tasteless And not necessarily the best. read more

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The food is quick and cooked well. I've had the grouper, shrimp, and lobster roll. [[HIGHLIGHT]]All the meals I've had here were great and its steps from the beach.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The hosts and servers were very sweet and helpful. THE FOOD WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. One of my favorite restaurants in Clearwater. We got the bloody mary's--it was a 4.5/5. The taste was great and they added olives and a pickled pepperoncini. The shrimp diablo appetizer was one of the top appetizers in Clearwater. The garlic toast dipped into the bleu cheese cream sauce was stellar. The lobster roll was good, the flavor was decent, but it was not worth the price. Overall, a great place. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Shrimp Diablo* ** Lobster Roll** - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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While we were seated quickly, the grouper sandwich was disappointing because the breading quickly fell off the fish. Great servings of food and amazing drinks, but the food needs more love. Average by far. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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The location can't be beat, except for the lack of parking. The service was prompt and friendly. The food was amazing with the exception of the Key Lime pie which was frozen (I mean it came to the table hard as a rock) and didn't have that "pucker" factor that key lime should have. We had an order of fried grouper and a sea food platter with friend shrimp, grouper and clam strips. The shirmp were especially tasty. read more

The service was good! We didn't feel rushed to look over the menu. Our server made a recommendation for an appetizer and it didn't disappoint. We ordered the grouper and was so fresh and crispy!! Our main entrees were the lobster rolls and it it was the best lobster roll I've ever had!! I wish we had Frenchys in the San Francisco Bay Area. By the way it was so good we went back the next day and had an amazing crab salad! read more

I'd actually sometimes rate this particular spot 3.5 stars, but that isn't an option. This one gets docked because it's so touristy and has about everything to match. For some reason, the quality seems lower here than at the other Frenchys locations. Greasier, perhaps. Less attention to detail. BUT on this last visit, we all had Oscar Grouper, which was good. The asparagus was wilted. Veggies were bland and virtually flavorless. Some of the fruit was oldish. Service was good! read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

Our waiter Phan was fantastic. He moved is immediately as soon as it began to downpour. Our food was amazing. We had a varirty at our table of 5. Tuna nachos, crab fries, gator bites, lobster mac n cheese and grilled chicken. Everything was delicious. We love this beachy atmosphere establishment and come everytime we are in clearwater. read more

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Go here if you're starving, but not if you're looking for a good meal. I got the "World Famous" grouper sandwich with Cajun seasoning, and it was flavorless and sliding off the bun. My piña colada was straight concentrate syrup and water. I survived off the fries. Not good at all. read more

So glad we stopped by. Phan was the best server. Extremely accommodating and polite. It was great to sit out on the patio where we could see the beach. We shared appetizers instead of having a complete meal so we can sample the more exotic menu choices. The gator tail bites were very moist on the inside and crunchy on the outside. It went well with the dip. Conch fritters were equally fried right and had a very nice blend of flavors. The u-peel shrimp and bacon wrapped scallops were fairly standard and a good choice as well. The fresh catch pretzel was cute. Phan sent us on our way to the beach with cups of water. Great experience, we would love to come back soon. read more

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We went for dinner. Started out good, service was okay. but the SB Chili-dog bun was old/not fresh and there was only a TB spoon of chili. The Grouper dinner was barely warm. Drinks were watered down. We'll go next door next time. read more

Service 10/10 We ordered the platter with grilled shrimp, scallops & sea bass (i think) with a side of French fries 10/10. Calamari 10/10 with the sauces 20/10 Mexican street corn 8/10 ( i like my elotes a bit more spicy) Lobster tacos 3/10, not my fav but I also don't think lobster should be made into tacos,to me flavor does not mix well with taco toppings. I also had the watermelon jalapeño margarita 3/10. I would definitely come back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the beach atmosphere.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We were seated very quickly. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We had a member of a party in a wheelchair and had no issues with seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We ordered appetizers. The Cuban egg rolls that are fabulous!! And the fish pretzel that we all absolutely loved. . We each had a different meal. Grouper nugget basket, Cuban sandwich, snapper meal, steak, all was cooked perfectly and we enjoyed it all. We also ordered drinks and got a souvenir cup. The drinks were mixed well and served quickly. Our server was Matt and he was Outstanding. Friendly. Was making sure we had our refills. Made sure we had everything we needed. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great service, great food. Great atmosphere![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Another bar/ restaurant on Clearwater beach!!! Didn't get to stay here as long as I would have liked. But this place was a vibe! The bartenders were nice! We ordered drinks while we waited for our to go food! I got a cheeseburger and fries and my friend got fish! The cheeseburger wasn't the best I've had but it was food! The fries were good! The star of this place is the booze! The menu is huge! You can get anything here! I had a margarita strawberry and it was delicious! read more

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Love the vibe of this location right on the south beach. On a Monday evening waited for like 15 mins to get a table. The staff is very friendly. Ordered grouper Cajun sandwich which was delicious. Kids enjoyed grouper nuggets and fresh strawberry lemonade. Overall great food and well priced. read more

Frenchys South Beach Cafe - Cajun sandwich - Seafood Near Me - Clearwater Beach, Florida

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This restaurant recommendation was awesome! It was our last meal in Clearwater and it didn't disappoint. The soup and crab legs were absolutely amazing. Only wish we came here the first day and NOT the last. read more

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I ordered the Grouper Sandwich and the Frenchys garlic fries. Wow! These knocked my socks off! Every time you are in Clearwater, Florida, you should go to Frenchys! Also the pina colada was amazing! Shoutout to our waiter Xavier and hostess Ava - they were super helpful and wonderful to talk to! 10/10 recommendation! read more

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The food was delicious and flavorful, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]right by the beach with an excellent view of the sunset.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]