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I grew up in the Midwest, with a typical "meat and potatoes" diet. On the rare occasion that…read moreseafood was on the menu, it was typically a frozen variety like Groton's, or the occasional fish fry at the Elk's Club. That's changed since moving to the Gulf Coast of Florida, where the fish at the local restaurant today was probably swimming yesterday. My "go-to" seafood now is a grouper sandwich which I order blackened but NOT fried. I've sampled grouper sandwiches from many local dining establishments, but my favorite is from "Carvor's Fish House" A couple of important notes: 1) Carvor's is only open for LUNCH. Their hours vary, so you'll want to check the website, but they typically close at FIVE PM, with the last order accepted at FOUR PM. 2) Carvor's has NO inside dining The patio is tree-shaded with extra umbrellas but if it's really hot, you may be uncomfortable. 3) Carvor's has COUNTER SERVICE. You go inside, order your food and THEN go back outside and select a table. When your food is ready, a server will bring it to your table. 4) This is downtown Dunedin, and parking can occasionally be a challenge on Douglas Street, but FREE parking is available in the city parking garage across the street. Pictured is my "blackened grouper" sandwich. A refreshing change from the usual French fries is their homemade chilled tomato, cucumber and onion salad. Delish!

I've only been there twice. The first time I just had an appetiser which was really good…read more Unfortunately, I can't remember which one it was. The next time, we went for lunch and they were out of some things that we initially ordered, but we ended up with a heating plate of fried things that kind of felt like bar food. It is a cute spot and I would probably try it again. I just did not think it lived anywhere near up to the hype that most locals give it.

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I walked into The Tides Seafood Market & Provisions without knowing I was about to stumble onto one…read moreof Safety Harbor's best little food discoveries. Talk about a shockingly good find! From the moment I saw the seafood case, everything looked ridiculously fresh, and that freshness carried straight onto the plate. The Tides is both a seafood market and restaurant, so you're surrounded by beautiful seafood and ingredients that actually look like they belong there. Then I noticed the MICHELIN plaque outside the building and thought, wait a minute... THIS place has Michelin recognition? Apparently, yes! The Tides has earned a place in the MICHELIN Guide, which suddenly made a whole lot of sense after tasting the food. That salmon was seriously some of the best I've ever had. Fresh, beautifully prepared and so clean tasting that it didn't need a bunch of heavy sauces or nonsense piled on top. It felt like one of those rare meals that is indulgent because it's delicious, but you also walk away thinking, I actually ate something good for me. The Tides was a genuine surprise, and now I'm wondering how many other little gems I've been driving right past without knowing they were there.

This was my 2nd time to the Tides to give them a 2nd chance since they became Michelin recommended…read more I still dont see the hype. Their seafood is just good but not mind blowing. The fried shrimp basket was good but the fish and chips really didnt have any taste to the cod. The slaw and potatoes were good but their food reminds me of the tourist trap seefood restaurants by the beach. Chefs should start tasting their own food to know if it tastes good or not or maybe they were raised in a bland household but someone needs to understand taste and seasoning.

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Black and grouper sandwich with coleslaw

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Jensen Brothers Seafood

4.6(63 reviews)

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The crab cakes and fish we bought to take home and cook were amazing. Service was friendly…read more Prices were great. Highly recommend. And if you want them to cook, go to Carver's Fish House for lunch next door.

Incredibly fresh, tasty seafood at reasonable market prices. The counter service restaurant can't…read morebe beat with its fresh bites and the ability to purchase a-la-carte items like a single crabcake or single stone crab claw. The staff are friendly and helpful. We live one block away and will be eating here as often as possible. The courtyard seating is pleasant in the winter. We'll be carrying out when the temps rise.

Jensen Bros Seafood sign across from whole foods grocery store.

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Hog Island Fish Camp

4.1(679 reviews)

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Ate here for the first time last night. The atmosphere is nice, the server was wonderful and the…read morefood was amazing!!!!! My husband had the soup, I can't remember the name but one they always have, and it was so delicious. I had the tomato salad and it was perfect. The dressing served with the tomato salad was so good. Last but not least their key lime pie is the best we have had anywhere, ever!!!! Sorry we didn't get pictures but we were too consumed in the moments to mess with our phones. We will be back!!!

I was excited to take advantage of the unlimited mussels special. I tried the coconut curry, fish…read morecamp and white wine garlic sauces. The portion was great, unfortunately, the flavor was lacking. Out of the flavors I ordered, I liked coconut curry the best. My other 8 friends seemed to enjoy their dishes. Service was ok. The server didn't visit our table as often as I'd like, but she seemed very busy.

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Medium Stone crab with dijonaise.

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Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar

4.5(635 reviews)

4.0 mi

•$$$

To All i've been coming to this place for 10+ years. It's…read moreamazing food. I never had a disappointed meal and if you do then it's just not your place. If you do come, you'll enjoy everything you have, even down to the desserts. The flourless chocolate cake is amazing. I found out tonight it's been around for 20+ years and still topping the charts Mike Espo

This is one of our favorite seafood restaurants in Pinellas County…read more The service and ambience are terrific and the food is even better. Freshness, preparation, variety and creativity describe their dishes. Pricing is quite reasonable and the wine list extensive. The Eventide (early bird) menu features a selection from the regular menu at an even better price. Be sure to try the bouillabaisse. It's my favorite!

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Frenchy's Stone Crab and Seafood Market

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We had the best experience here! They had some of the freshest seafood and the steamer bar was…read moresoooo good! The butter sauce has fresh roasted garlic and the seasoning was on point! Definitely worth it whether you're eating there or grabbing some fresh seafood and meat to take home and cook

Great spot to stop for lunch for some fresh seafood. Very clean market with fresh seafood and very…read morewell priced. There's a small stall on the right where you can get fresh small menu items on site. We ordered a dozen of fresh oysters for about $13. A seafood boil with whatever mixture of sauce we wanted. It was enough for 2 people to share. I wish I was able to buy other seafood to try at home but I was only there on vacation. The people there were very accommodating. I would love to come back when I'm in the area again.

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Dunedin Fish Market & Olde Bay Cafe

3.9(470 reviews)

3.5 mi

Been here several times and the food is always great. Some of my favorites are the shrimp sandwich…read moreand the peel and eat shrimp. Servers have always been attentive and polite. And what do you have to complain about eating delicious seafood right on the water? Great spot.

Great place to stop for a cocktail, bite to eat and a great view! This was our first stop after…read morearriving in Dunedin and it was a great way to start the weekend! Waitresses were super friendly, attentive and have a love for dogs :) Love that it's dog friendly :) We ordered the Ahi Tuna with a side of noodles. Tuna was delicious .. noodles were a little bland, but it was a nice combo. We also shared the Shrimp and Corn chowder - super filling, but soo good! We will definitely be back!

Crab topped grouper, strawberries and avocado

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Bar Fly Safety Harbor

4.2(884 reviews)

3.2 mi

I came here over the weekend and it was another five star experience. I had the lobster grilled…read morecheese with double lobster (again) and my friend had the shrimp and grits. We also ordered the grouper nuggets appetizer and it was amazing. The service was amazing as well. I will definitely be back!

Amazing food here at Bar Fly!! Server Batman was awesome too. We had the Lobster roll (chilled) and…read morethe lobster grilled cheese, which came with lobster bisque. Delicious!!! One of the best lobster rolls I've had in the area in a while. The grilled cheese was awesome too, stuffed with hardy lobster chunks and the lobster bisque was yummy. Love music and the whole place was poppin on a Saturday night. Would definitely love to come back to Bar Fly!!

Bar Fly bar area...

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Mr and Mrs Crab

4.2(249 reviews)

1.6 mi

This place for a guy who lives in Colorado land locked. This place so amazing. The cocktails out of…read morethis world. The seafood amazing and delicious the smells and tastes fantastic. The gentleman serving drinks nice, kind and engaging when I sat up at the bar. It's awesome to see friends, family and even strangers enjoying the time spent in this great establishment. Oysters were fantastic. Anyone and everyone come to this place for it all.

We were in the mood for a seafood boil and this was our choice based on previous reviews. Interior…read moredecor was very beach vibes and set the tone for the meal. Service was great and super attentive. We started with the hush puppies, which were good. Definitely not the best, but they were still good. They came with a side of ranch. Out came the seafood boil, we ordered two one of their standard boils and then I did a customer boil with crab legs and sausage. We both added boiled eggs to ours and went with the mild spice level and Mr. And Mrs. Crab seasoning. They bring out a bib, gloves and a discard bucket when you order the boils. Overall, I thought it was pretty good. Again, not the best I've had but it satisfied our craving. My girlfriend thought it was delicious and was making sure to soak everything up in the sauce, haha. One thing I noticed was the crab was lacking on some of the legs, not as meaty. Not sure what caused that. Also, there was a bit of a funky after taste with the boil that I haven't encounter before. I don't know if it was the seasoning or the sauce. Just my personal opinion and others might think differently. Also, wasn't really a fan of the potatoes or the egg. Just tasted off to me. Overall, we had a good experience. Might return in the future to give it another shot.

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Shrimp, mussels, and sausage combo. Added 2 eggs

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Sparta Seafood and Grill

3.7(58 reviews)

3.4 mi

I really wanted to like Sparta because it's in close proximity, but after giving it two chances, I…read morecan't solidify going back. On my first visit, I ordered the mix & match gyros and specifically requested no onions because I have an onion allergy. The receipt even said "no onions," but when I got home, both gyros had onions on them. Lacked flavor. I decided to give them another chance and ordered two burgers. Unfortunately, they were just as bad. The burgers were bland, had almost no seasoning or flavor, and didn't taste fresh. They also weren't very warm by the time I got home, so I had to reheat them in the microwave. I don't mind giving a restaurant a second chance, but after two disappointing experiences, I just can't recommend it. The food lacked flavor, and the mistake with my allergy request makes it hard for me to trust them with future orders. Front staff also bland, no smiles, no politeness. Nothing, bland just like the food here.

I had a takeout order from Sparta Seafood recently. I ordered a Gyro and a Fish Sandwich. The Gyro…read morewas quite good, loaded with meat and I had tzatziki and lettuce added to it. Nice flavor and a good value for $10. The fish was basa, had lettuce, tomato, onion and pickle on it, and was fresh and delicious. The food was ready when I arrived and the interaction with the staff was brief but friendly. Overall I thought this was a pretty good meal and I will return to try some of the other dishes on their menu. I'd give this a 3 1/2 stars.

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Basa Fish Sandwich my husband said it was good

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Makaha S.

9 years ago

Food was delicious! However, did not accepting my coupon for their new "Dragon Broccoli" @ $11.99. Needless to say, this left a "foul taste" for this location. Disrespectful. My husband and I ordered it anyway. Outstanding! (Yum) I responded to Red Lobster's survey. Debi Couch, Manager promptly responded and gave me her email to explain. This was a week ago and she has not acknowledge me. If you are a paying customer and wish to be treated with respect, I strongly recommend a different location. 2 stars as the "Chef" did a fantastic job! Otherwise read more

Brian C.

9 years ago

I am not sure how to put this but me and my wife where eating at the Red lobster in Clearwater on 19 highway 26320 US 19th North Clearwater, FL 33761 and we over heard a young man wanting to sell drugs to another employee it was sad because I had my kids with me, most likely I will never eat there again, I was interested in the gentleman who was offering to sell drugs so I asked an employee I think her name was Chasty, she told me his name was Roger Best her boyfriend so I thought you should know that these things go on in your place of business. read more

Thomas M.

3 years ago

So I hear from Angelleca at corporate and she wants me to write her back and describe the details of my experience at the Red Lobster on US 19 in Clearwater, Florida.... After she read the review... like I said, you can't make this stuff up! read more

Steven D.

11 years ago

My wife and I just love this restaurant! The staff is so friendly, and the food is always perfect! Plus my favorite the delicious cocktails!

Andrew G.

4 years ago

i will not be returning. this place was DISGUSTING!!!!!!! and i almost threw up when i walked in because it smelled so bad

Jenny B.

11 years ago

I had good service and the food was good . It wasn't very busy when I was there . I went at around 3:30 .

Judy L.

119

6 years ago

Called ahead of time and made reservation. Was told to be here in 30 mins that was at 5:30 it's no

Laura F.

13 years ago

Pretty good food, just somewhat costly. Would definitely return!

Randall C.

7 years ago

...not a fan of the service. The food is never consistent

Kyle P.

8 years ago

Great service and one great Billy!

Jerome D.

14 years ago

More bread please lol....

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