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Frenchy's Original Cafe

88/100 (1777 ratings)

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"Awesome food! Our waiter Scott was an amazing salesman! He knew the menus and what to recommend. Only one downer! No alcohol in the mixed drinks,..."

Trish Rose

"We travel to Clearwater once to twice a year and we always make it a point to stop at Frenchy’s The Original. Every time has been great and this..."

Alicia Galway

"Fantastic!!!! Just the place we were looking for. Something small and local. The Super Grouper was the best! Great staff...."

Christopher Power

"I love the Rockaway grill, it's also a must visit when I come to Clearwater 2-3 times a year. Ever now and then we have to go to one of the other..."

Michael A Cox

"Been coming to Frenchy’s Original for 35 years since I used to live on the beach many moons ago! We try and come back to visit when we are in..."

Karen Rainey

"The service from Michaela was friendly and efficient. The four of us all had something different- gumbo, Philly cheesesteak, steamed clams and fried..."

Mary Denise Fisher

"Excellent food...excellent service would recommend to..."

Steph Desbrow

"Delicious!! The staff is friendly, the atmosphere is fun, but most of all the food is great. I recommend the fish tacos, buffalo grouper sandwich and..."

Todd Wylie

"Hostess said there was a 20 minute wait for the two of us on a busy Sunday night but it was only about 3 minutes. The server was okay and the food..."

Keaster

"I was taken here, being told I'd have the best fried grouper sandwich of my life. Let me tell you...I can't even think about any other kind of..."

Abi

"LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PLACE! If you want to see what old time Florida was about, go to this frenchy's. The fish is right off the boat, can't get any..."

Papa D

"Grouper Bits Basket is a NO. We went last night around 8:00. Busy and bustling. Good service. I asked which item I would get the most grouper on, and..."

Margo Armistead

"Awesome food & Jennifer gave us Awesome Service!! My husband & I went on a Sunday evening & shared a dozen oysters & the Grouper Reuben & had a few..."

KD

"A Texan's Review. We were just in Clearwater, FL last week and ate at Frenchy's based upon a local's recommendation. We ordered the Buffalo Shrimp as..."

Jtcentavo

"I had the crabby shrimp sandwich and it was amazing! My mom had the fish tacos and those were amazing as well! I am not a fan of tequila and..."

Esmeralda Powell

"The fish tacos are amazing!! Great lunch..."

Mary M

"Grouper Sandwich. Order..."

Emelia

"Great experience. We sat at the bar and had wonderful service. Definitely the best of the frenchys that we tried. Food was fresh and quick, no..."

Anna D

"1st timer...food was good, grouper sandwich and fish tacos good as well. Service was very..."

Dale W.

"Delicious. Went there tonight for dinner with my husband. We both had grouper sandwiches -- his grilled and mine fried. Both were delicious. I highly..."

Christy123

"Grouper. Sometimes after a day at the beach we don't feel like going to Frenchy's Rockaway because it will be to crowded so we come here. This place..."

Eric Reynolds

"The absolute best grouper sandwich..."

Jack

"One of my favorite places on the beach. You must order Poutine for an appetizer. Save room for fried Oreos. The food is always good, the only thing I..."

Eric Moulder

"I loved it. Great food...I had the grilled grouper sandwich. It was a very friendly place where everyone knows your..."

Gale

"Awesome! Tried the Gator... Just wasnt for me.. First time having gator tho.. I ordered the Original Grouper Sandwich, it was FANTASTIC! Def coming..."

Kyle William Maddy

"Perfect beach dive bar! Love the laid back atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and attentive. Food is amazing!! We had the shrimp and crab sandwich..."

Lara Salvo

"DONT GET THE FISH TACOS! Otherwise it's..."

Calimed

"Fried shrimp basket was amazing!! Very welcoming and great service:)! Fish was so fresh! Definately coming..."

Katie

"Best Grouper sandwich. Good food, cool place to go on a sunday! Get a Grouper sandwich and cold..."

Daniel

"Great Place To Hang. I was at this version on Frenchy's last week and I have to say, considering how crowded they were, they were totally on top of..."

Kurt

"They have the best grouper sandwiches!!!! The seafood gumbo soup is also good!!! They have the same menu as the Frenchy's Rockaway Grill. This is the..."

Fattie's Picks

"Originally Great. I have lived in Clearwater virtually all my life & The Original Frenchy's Cafe is truly is the place to go for local fish, and..."

Keely

"Bad Managment. As a business man, it is difficult for me to understand what I was told is / was a "management decision" is good for business. I have..."

Dixie On My Mind

"NICE!. Great bar, great prices...seafood is out of this world. They catch their own seafood. Try the Grouper sandwich and the fish spread. Cynthia..."

ChristianMG

"Good food... Rude service. I'm not sure if my waitress was having a bad day but she was..."

Cedric Lockhart

"Grouper Tacos confession. Ok, I confess. Their Grouper Tacos directly contributed to at least 1 pound of my recent weight gain (over a year). But..."

BeachRunner5

"3 cheers for Taco Tuesday!. I dream of the Grouper taco's year round. I regret I only have them 2 to 3 times a year. When I retire, maybe..."

Dennis

"Great day at the beach. Frenchy's is one of my fav's! I go about once a month during the warmer months. I love the seared tuna salad - YUM! Super..."

JW

"You have to try the Original Grouper sandwich! I LOVED it!!! You could taste the freshness of the..."

Angel

"Can't Get Fresher Fish. Even though Frenchy's attracts locals and tourists alike, you will not regret popping into this beachy looking grill complete..."

Florida Escape Artist

"Grouper Cheeks to Die For. I've been to Frenchy's Cafe probably 20-25 times and virtually every time I'm there, I order the "Grouper Cheeks." The..."

Stan Dubin

"Awesome beach atmosphere with a cool vibe. The grouper taco rock and I am from San Diego (read the menu and you'll..."

DJ

"Enjoyed the Mon thru Fri special. Garlic steamed Mussels. The Gumbo Seafood soup was the best. Homemade chips top off an inexpensive but excellent..."

Frank

"The Super Grouper sandwich (Cajun) may possibly be the best sandwich I have ever eaten! At $12.50 it's a..."

Dayna

"Excellent Grouper sandwhich and Greek Salad, the best!!! Not pricey!!! Great Crabby shrimp sandwich..."

Dulce

"Frenchy's Original Cafe, not to be confused with its more tourist-oriented offshoots (like Rockaway), is a bona fide Clearwater Beach institution...."

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