<p>H has business down that way next week and I’m tagging along. So happy to escape this dreary weather! We’ll stop by to see our beloved Phils at spring training - hoping to get an autograph or two! But I would love to have some good suggestions for restaurants and activities. We’re staying on Treasure Island - between St Pete’s and Clearwater. Love seafood. And we’re (usually) very active. Any ideas?</p>
<p>Frenchy’s, the one actually on Clearwater Beach (there are four) is very casual and really good. You can go in your swim suit and flip flops, eat outside or in. For a really nice (although expensive but worth it to go once in your life) dinner in Tampa it’s Berns. There are lots of nice places that are less well known. What type of restaurant do you like? By the way, the Body exhibit is here at the Museum of Science and Industry, if that’s something that interests you (in Tampa across from the University of South Florida).</p>
<p>Just reread and saw that you like seafood! Berns has that, too.</p>
<p>I second ThreeKids’ suggestion of Frenchy’s. (I’m too cheap to eat at Berns.) I’m not much on inland Tampa Bay. But the beaches are lovely, beginning with Clearwater Beach at the northern end and going all the way down Gulf Boulevard (Rt. 699) to St. Petersburg. If you’re a Salvador Dali fan don’t miss the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg! And if you’re feeling adventurous, parasailing from John’s Pass is fun (just south of Madeira Beach).</p>
<p>I checked out Frenchy’s online…looks terrific…thanks!
Berns looks fabulous…but we’re looking for more casual (and less expensive) places.
Oh…we had the Body exhibit here in Philly…not the best for squeamish folks like me - but some of my friends loved it.
The Dali Museum might be fun.
Any good biking spots?</p>
<p>This is what we visited before heading out to Orlando:</p>
<p>Caladesi Island State park and Honeymoon Island - nice beaches and birdwatching!
Tarpon Springs - a Greek town
Fort DeSoto park
Salvador Dali museum.
This might have some info on biking trails:
[Clearwater</a> Chamber of Commerce](<a href=“Clearwater”>Clearwater)</p>
<p>Frenchy’s is great; you’re in luck, Stone Crabs are still in season! For a native Grouper sandwich with a view, try the Hurricane on St. Pete Beach; take a walk around the sponge docks in Tarpon Springs and stop in Hella’s for authentic Greek seafood and baklava. If you’re here 2/26 or 27, Jerry Seinfeld is doing 4 shows at The Mehaffey, a great venue. Dali museum is very enlightening (if you like his art), the Pier and surrounding area is kind of nice (nothing super special). Across the Bay is Ybor City & Channelside, mostly for nightlife, and Busch Gardens. Bern’s is worth it (and less expensive than Philly’s upscale restaurants), make sure to take the kitchen & wine cellar tour and visit the dessert room.</p>
<p>You guys are great…thanks for all the suggestions!
audiophile…I love Jerry and we’re there on one of those nights. I just got tickets. Thanks for the tip! Now, the only problem we have is telling our son…he has always wanted to see him…has all the Seinfeld DVD collections…oh well.<br>
Now for sure, we won’t be doing Bern’s - blew through our budget but that’s OK. I like cheap places for Florida seafood!</p>