I just got back from a trip to Florida, and had to visit Frenchy’s again. It’s my favorite restaurant on Clearwater Beach, and a trip there is not complete without some good ole seafood.
We took my cousins there and the waitstaff was super accommodating, providing 2 high chairs and crayons/paper to keep them occupied while they waited for their food. Which, in hindsight, wasn’t really necessary considering they love the smoked fish spread and cracked conch appetizers (so did I!). Family dining is always important, and Frenchy’s has amazing service and love kids…maybe they’ll even be nice to that uncle you have, but I’m assuming and not making any guarantees.
The weather was a bit crisp (and I say this in the mildest sense of the term—Floridians were cold but I know you Midwesterners and Mountain Dwellers would’ve scoffed) so I ordered a cup of the conch chowder. It’s a Manhattan chowder filled with veggies, a bit of heat to round out the palate, and lots of conch! Gracie had the clam chowder—she says it’s her favorite soup which is pretty impressive for a 7 year old!
And, of course, no trip to Frenchy’s is complete without some grouper (this time in the form of a grouper sandwich ordered by my aunt)!
As I’ve said before, Frenchy’s can make a believer even out of the staunchest landlubber! I mean, I’ve written about it twice (which is a first on EDS) which has gotta mean something. If you live in the Tampa Bay area and haven’t been there yet I say “shame on you!!!”
I almost forgot! They’ve started giving pieces of saltwater taffy with the bill in lieu of mints. This taffy is delicious—not too chewy, not too sweet, all natural, and manufactured across the bridge just outside downtown Clearwater. But my review on them will come later…
Until next time, Frenchy’s!
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