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In Clearwater go to Frenchy's for a four star meal. Here's a place to get good food. It's known for its seafood. This place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a family atmosphere. This restaurant is very affordable. This place is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
This is an oasis on a beautiful beach that you can walk up to after swimming in the ocean sit at the bar or dine all with the white sand still stuck on your body. I half to give a 5th star for the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We stopped at Frenchy's Rockaway Grill for a beer and dessert. We arrived at about 3:00 on a Sunday afternoon and were able to be immediately seated outside. The view of the beach and water was top...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Rockaway's is a top spot for eats & drinks on Clearwater Beach. The food is great: a variety of seafood, chicken, burgers & sandwiches. I've been going to Rock's since the mid 90's & have never had...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were cruising around late afternoon looking at prospective condo's and stopped by here for a drink. The facility is small with very little parking. The decor is kitschy tiki. The ventilation was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I, like so many who have gone before me and written a review of Frenchy's, were sent here by recommendation. We came on a Monday night, around 6, and by the time we left at 7, it was jammed. So...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was recommended this place from a few people and although I wanted to try the Original Frenchy's this place is right on the beach, so we opted for wave views with our dishes. Of course I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place - it's a traditional stop while home in Florida. Don't miss the cajun grouper sandwich - best anywhere on the Gulfside. The seafood ceviche salad was also terrific. The view can't...
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place was recommended to me and I was excited to eat there, but I never made it in the door. I arrived at 9:00, on a Saturday and it was a mad house. There was a 1 hour wait. No place is worth a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I were to design a restaurant to be completely devoid of any originality and have a "vacation" feel and "theme" to it in order to make big money, this would be it.If I were to order weak drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service was ok. I ended up in a corner on the outside patio that was kind of hard for our waiter to get to because the place was packed. I had a chicken salad/fruit salad thing and it was really...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Based on one visit with my two boys, I wouldn't say anything about this place was remarkable. It was very busy, we were seated in the bar area, which was fine, if a little noisey. I ordered the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, yeah...it's a chain. But, we wanted to eat someplace right on the beach and this fit the bill just fine. We had already eaten breakfast and were mostly in search of a good bloody mary....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grouper! Grouper! Grouper! The sandwich is the bomb! The She-Crab soup excellent! Get there early and sit under the canopy so you can watch the volleyball courts. If they ain't playin' groove on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Everybody raved about this place, but I just don't understand why. My burger was dry, the beer was cheap, and the service was just okay. There are at least six Frenchy's restaurants in the area and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the little Frenchy's and it was great. I had po boy with shrimp and it was just perfect. Our service was shotty but I didn't really care because my food was so great. I went this past...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been here, but from what I remember, it was DELICIOUS! What I do remember is the beautiful sand on the beach. I'm not from the area. I brought home a sandwich bag of sand....
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2009
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I only go to Frenchy's for one reason: the friend grouper sandwich. Lots of...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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Just visited Rockaway Grill last week and it was pretty good. We wanted to...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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This restaurant located on the Gulf of Mexico was extremely crowded for dinner! We had a long wait but got great seats on the deck right on the beach. They have really good tropical drinks, however, the food...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like coming here for drinks, the patio on the sandy beach is nice on a sunny day. Besides a couple of specialties (crab soup) the menu is nothing to get excited about. It seems that their food is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Frenchy's chain is worth the drive to Clearwater. Whenever we are remotely close we swing by. All the locations are very different, some big, some small, some dingier than others. But all have an...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is an ok place to have dinner. Not the best food I've had but the location makes it worth a visit.You have to feed quarters into the public parking lots.
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had 24 hours in Clearwater to do the best of the best, and then off and running to our next city on the East Coast of Florida. Visiting with good friends in the area, we suggested Frenchy's, based...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A local favorite and a tourist must. Always guaranteed to get the real fish on the menu because they have their own boats and catch their own. Always busy on weekends and during tourist season. Great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2008
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The place is kinda small, but the food is good beach fare. Definitely worth...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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This is a great stop for a grouper sandwich. The fish sandwich was really tasty. I liked the outside seating area, the atmosphere is fantastic. You can watch the sunset as you eat your dinner. Then take a walk...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a week in Clearwater, I had eaten about a dozen Grouper sandwiches... Gotta say the Jerk Grouper Sandwich was the best I had... If you like an intimate type of place that has one person waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, atmosphere, and people! You can't go wrong! I have visited the Tampa/Clearwater area frequently and always tend to go back to the same places. You can't beat eating the best She Crab...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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Great view, good food, loud music. Good place to go when kids are somewhere else. It might be to much for them to take it all in.
lilaguide.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Over the span of my 5 day stay at Indian Rocks Beach, I went to Frenchy's three times. On all three occasions, I had the delicious She-crab soup as appetizer. Of the entrees, I tried the fish tacos,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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Great place to take the motorcycle get lunch.Great seafood and hot waitresses !
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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great seafood on the beach!
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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Good food, but very expensive. The drinks are really costly! I also find it to be really busy and noisy. Good selection of food however.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a party of four in early Mar 08 on Spring break. Delicious and fresh grouper sandwiches that really hit the spot after some beach volleyball. The reuben grouper is very large if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a local but its still one of our favorite places to go. And a first we always take our out of town guests too. They typically have a long wait which is a negative. But if you are looking for good...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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This is a fun place with good food. The place is much too small. There is not a whole lot of room for people to walk around in restaurant. It almost seemed like we were too big for the place.
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place (and locally owned chain) have so many things going well for them. Great food, casual, fun, colorful ... but each location has a slightly different vibe.This is the larger, on-the-beach...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After a very long day of nearly missing my flight to Tampa, fighting traffic to get to a work event a half hour late, and stubbing my toe so hard it started bleeding profusely, I finally got a chance...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
yeah buddy..grouper sandwich !! cold frosty beverage !!outstanding
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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This has always been my favorite Seafood Restaurant. They started with just one location, then as their popularity grew, they expanded adding more locations. I just wish they would add a Tampa restaurant as I...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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I am not a local of Clearwater Beach. I was invited with a couple of my friends, and we went to this establishment, Frenchys east sideI was expecting to have a good time, but the balding male, caucasion,...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/09/2007
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it can get a bit crazy during 'the season', but fun for kids... servers are happy to accommodate children... very bright and airy... great place to take kids because it's noisy and opens to the outdoors......
lilaguide.com - user review - 02/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I totally agree with Stephanie!! To me this is the place to be on Clearwater Beach for a fun casual atmosphere with a beautiful view. Whether you have had a long day at the beach or you are just...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2007
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My husband and I have been spending the winters in Florida for several years. We love all of the Frenchy's restaurants but Rockaway's is our very favorite. The waiters and waitresses are number 1-very helpful...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
She-crab soup. Cheese fries. Fried grouper sandwitch. Frozen Rum Runner. Heaven.
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Restaurant located right on clearwater beach with a GORGEOUS view of the ocean. Eclectic beachy decor. Great place to get drinks and food - location is frequented regularly by Hulk Hogan family...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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i did get the Caribbean Grouper, which was very good, and the view is just friggin amazing.i do agree w/ the other reviewer that the view is why people go, but they do have cheap drinks, and great food as well...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/09/2006
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We make it a point to go there everytime were' in the area. Biggest problem is what to order next! It is a place to relax and enjoy. Looking forward to our next visit.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/19/2005
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Between the 13 year old hostesses who have no idea what they are doing to the mediocre food, Rockaway just doesn't cut it. The service is average. At least it's better than Frenchy's Original where waiting...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/17/2005
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I love Frenchy's grouper sandwich but the location of the Rockaway grill is by far the best feature of this restaurant. It is located RIGHT on Clearwater beach making it perfect for hanging out and g...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/04/2005
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Frenchy's is a nice place to eat/drink on Clearwater Beach. They offer some great views and amazing sunsets. The food is pretty good - but nothing exhilirating. The scene and atmosphere are the main reasons...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2005
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Frenchy's is a nice place to eat/drink on Clearwater Beach. They offer some great views and amazing sunsets. The food is pretty good - but nothing exhilirating. The scene and atmosphere are the mai...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/10/2005
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Fun place. Can get crowded and not a lot of stroller toom.
lilaguide.com - user review - 04/04/2005
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A bit crazy during "season", but good food & nice servers - happy to accomodate children. Also plenty to do if you have to leave the table & take your child for a walk.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/23/2005
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Very bright and airy. Great place to take kids because its noisy and opens to the outdoors. Has a relaxed beach atmoshpere.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/09/2005
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This is a great place for kids since they can go play on the beach while you eat.
lilaguide.com - user review - 03/08/2005
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No strollers allowed, but they do have a spot for them, and they also have the carseat caddies along with high chairs.
lilaguide.com - user review - 01/17/2005
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I have been eating at Rockaway Grill for eight years now and I still enjoy going there. I have brought many people there from all over and they enjoyed it also. The name was the first thing that drew me as I...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/29/2004
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This place has the best location on Clearwater Beach, however the food is average at best and the sevice is deplorable. I have too many horror stories about the service there to write them all down. But...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/20/2004
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Very disappointing expereince at Frenchies. Food is VERYover priced. The location is the reason they are still in business. Cliquish, Servers snotty... food NOTHING special. We hated it! A word of advice: Keep...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2004
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This place is always too packed, and it's definately a "meat market" kind of bar, not the relaxing beach bar they percieve to be. The bands may be good but they have to space to move in either, and the wait...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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I live in Orlando and was pointed in the direction of Clearwater for our anniversary. We have since gone back every few months, and every time we do, we stop at Frenchy's because it's so relaxing and inviting!...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/06/2003
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Best Grouper sandwich I ever had... great atmosphere.... LOVE IT
citysearch.com - user review - 12/05/2002
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Atmosphere, creative menu items, fresh, fresh, seafood - Frenchy's is the place!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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good, food fast service awesome beach location, cold drinks and lost of good looking people
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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FRENCHY'S IS JUST A FAST FOOD PLACE ON THE BEACH - INSTEAD OF DRIVE THRU, YOU SIT THROUGH YOUR MEAL - NOTHING DIFFERENT OR UNIQUE ABOUT THE FOOD OR ATMOSPHERE EXCEPT IT'S EASY ACCESS TO THE BEACH
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2002
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The She Crab soup is awesome, my wife and I make Frenchy's a must stop everytime we're in Clearwater/Tampa. The Cajun Grouper sandwich is excellent too!
citysearch.com - user review - 07/17/2002
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okay i love this place very cool atmopshere...
dine.com - user review
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terrific. we ate at frenchy's cafe and rockaway grill. family of four (1 child menu) appetizer one night......
tripadvisor.com - user review
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thanks to the owner's personal fishing vessels, frenchy's constantly offers just-caught seafood. that, coupled with a beachside location and a laid-back feel, pulls folks in from all over. seafood, whether it...
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