Food is hit or miss. I had the shell crab soup for lunch and it was fantastic, very flavorful,…read moregreat sherry flavor. However when I had it again another visit it was broken and old, like it was the end of the batch, very disappointing. I didnt think the grouper Ruben was a good pairing as the saurkraut overpowered the fish. The cracked conch which is fried was tough, dry, and flavorless. Service was excellent

We went to this location many times on our visit. So many of the items on the menu seemed like…read morelocal specialties and that's what I'm all about. The dining area is open but we'll cooled due to a nice misting feature. It did not make you wet, just cool. The service was attentive and friendly. We opted for the fried conch, grouper Ruben, and she crab soup. The soup was amazing. Think crab bisque but richer. It was so good we ordered it twice. Once when they opened and another time around 3pm. This first bowl was fresh and super yummy. The second bowl served later in the day was so think it was like a dip. Reminded me of the soup you get on too good to go. Def not fresh, but still tasty. The Ruben was well cooked. I liked it mostly but the fish did get lost in the sando. Not the best way to have fresh Florida seafood but I'm glad I tried it. The cracked conch was just meh. Well cooked as well but kind of tough and no really seasoning on it. The fries were super yummy. This place needs to be a stop when you are in the area.

Best sandwich I've had in a long time! We randomly popped by after going to the aquarium and on our…read moreway to the beach. It was so convenient and delicious!

I thought this was the new Detroit Coney Island from Palm Harbor. It was unrecognizable…read more I grabbed a menu and half of it was crossed out and unavailable

I don't go places twice on vacation, but after having a less than ideal experience at a nearby…read morecompetitor, 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. It can get busy with its proximity to the beach, so beware! ***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!

Great prices and solid food…read more 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.

Craving for some yummy seafood, me and my family stumbled upon this crab shack and left satisfied…read more From the service to the food it was absolutely incredible. The food was delicious and left us wanting for more. We were under such wonderful care and service from our waitress Liz she truly added to the wonderful experience. If you're ever in Clearwater make sure to stop here.

Let's run it back again and again ! I absolutely love this…read moreplace and ate at their locations so many times I think I know the menu by heart! Service is the best in town! And I love the chill vibes here as they have TV's and live music ! They are always busy and the food is always delicious! Their oysters and shrimp scampi are seriously better than restaurants in Boston to me and I am a huge seafood fan and expert. Everytime we come I grab a rum bucket because you can refill it for $10 at their locations and the bar tenders hook it up lol. 100/10! Hands down and I'll be back this month to feast again.

Awesome. Fresh ingredients…read more Clean store. Pizza by the slice. Close to St Pete Beach. Friendly staff.

Ok pizza at a great price. A small party can eat and drink for one third the cost in a regular…read morerestaurant. The tables outside in front of the restaurant are a very nice seating place at night. As a bonus, you get to listen to the live music from the bar next door. Service is simple, yet efficient..order inside, and they take the pizza to your table.

I'm so happy this outdoor restaurant is located at the hotel we are staying at as it came highly…read morerecommended and I can see why! While at the beach we started to get hungry so me and my princess decided to grab an early dinner after a day of long travel and the hotel receptionist said " go eat outside at the sandbar!" Brianna was our server and was amazing ! She made my little one a Shirley temple which she loved and kept the cold beers coming for me . We ordered shrimp cocktail for appetizers and wings then I decided on the grouper sandwich with a side salad and fries and mini cheeseburger sliders and fries for my little one. We enjoyed our view of the ocean and stayed after we ate and got to see dolphins swimming near by. We will definitely be having lunch here a few more times before we leave. Fish is fresh caught and so good I'm already thinking about dinner lol ! 10/10!

Great place! Been here twice now and it does not disappoint. Great views, good food and a lively…read moreatmosphere. Came here with my fam in late June 2026. We had drinks to start; my 20 year old and 16 year old had soda. Wife had a Coroner and I have the spicy jalepeno margarita. All was great! We did not get apps, but there are lots of choices. For mains I had the Birria tacos with onion rings. One daughter had the same. Great taste, but if I had to do it over I would get a side of salad or coleslaw as it was a lot of fried on my plate. That said, finished it all! My other daughter had the chicken Cesar salad and loved it. Chicken was very tasty. My wife had the grouper basket. She thought it was tasty and hit the spot. Service was not bad but not great. Just not friendly. Overall a great stop. Be prepared you are outside and if the weather turns you are on the hook. Also, no reservations so first come first serve! Go. Here.

JT bartender needs a new attitude. He was rude to us and never apologized for being rude. All we…read morewanted were drinks and he was upset that we were not going to order food. Many saw him act rude and he told us he was confused. not the person you want representing Frenchy's. Mary was excellent and good thing she was there.

Loved this place. So much we went twice. The smoked tuna dip is the best in all the area! That's…read moretheir golden ticket. The pretzel that's so famous is ok. It's a pretzel. I had a grouper sandwich blackened and on second trip the 3 kings meal of scallops, shrimp, and grouper but Caribbean jerk. When it comes to grouper, you really don't taste the fish, which can be a good thing. You are tasting the spice. The jerk is slightly over salty but somewhat expected. The crab fries are also amazing. For the uniqueness 100% order it. I also loved their jalapeno hush puppies, sweet and not spicy. You can tell by our multiple trips we ordered half the menu. It's a solid first stop destination for sure Loved the staff, atmosphere, music, and the view. It's a must go to spot for sure!

The service was quick and helpful, giving me their personal advice on their favorites…read more The fries were so freaking delicious and they had sriracha mayo, mango mayo, and a whole bunch. The collection smokehouse burger was also delicious -- the bacon was crispy but still a bit chewy.. they had a onion crispy thing that was also soo good and with the sauces just amazing. Great place to come for some food after or before the the beach

Service with a smile I can always appreciate that and the salad isn't bad either. Kudos to…read moresomething really good to eat on this beach. Who knew it would be a salad. It was Fresh!!!

Great breakfast spot for folks not interested in overpriced hotel breakfasts. All meat omelet…read morereally hit the spot AND they serve breakfast the whole time they are open---breakfast/lunch hours. VERY busy place with lots of locals.......so you know it's a good spot! Came back a second time while in town and had their veggie omelet as well.

The food is really good here. And the service is great, too. Between our two visits for dinner we…read morehad: Wings, bbq bacon burger, Rueben, and a sub sandwich. All were excellent. The burger was the best of the bunch and ohhh those fries. Get. The. Fries.

We really enjoyed the place! Service, food and ambiance…read morepretty good. I like chicken yakitori!!! Mango coaslaw was different and goes very weak with littler cube chopped mango! I like mix the fruit with veggies! I made green apple + artichoke and beetroot + peach for my friends last week! I recommend you too:) (Find it my social media)

Able to walk in on a Saturday lunchtime…read more It was warm inside after a long walk. Service was great. The two egg breakfast was great. Eggs were cooked well and all had good flavor. Quiche was given top notch reviews and bonus for an individual sized one. Great stop for breakfast. It was crowded and many sitting at the bar.