Frenchy's South Beach Cafe

We started with the Frenchy’s garlic crab fries; they were a delicious, perfect appetizer. I ordered the Cajun grouper sandwich with a side of Mexican street corn. The grouper was juicy and well-seasoned; paired with the tar sauce, a Frenchy’s hot sauce, it was perfect. The Mexican street corn was ok, it needed more cheese and Mexican mayo on it, but the corn was sweet. My boyfriend ordered the shrimp basket and he enjoyed it and said it was well seasoned. The service was ok. The people who were sitting behind us, got seated after us but their server got to their table before ours and received their food before us. The server was nice. The atmosphere was giving a cute shack. It was cramped and we chose to sit upstairs and then it was a bit chilly, but we opened the window to let the air out and it helped. Overall, I highly recommend coming here and trying the grouper sandwich! I would def come back to try the grouper sandwich in a different flavor/ style.

Great location! The restaurant is located directly across the street from the beach. We sat outside and the breeze felt great. Stacey was our server and she was very friendly and helpful with suggestions. We tried fried pickles, crab fries, fried grouper sandwich, conch fritters and hush puppies. The fried pickles were good but I wish the batter had more seasoning. The crab fries were hot and seasoned well with large chucks of crab meat. The cheese was also very good. I would order these again. The hush puppies were hot and both sweet and savory. The fried grouper sandwich was a large portion and seasoned really well. My husband truly enjoyed it. I wanted to try the snapper but I didn’t want to eat too heavily before the beach. I saw someone else order it and I would have definitely tried it. I most definitely would return.

I don’t go places twice on vacation, but after having a less than ideal experience at a nearby competitor, I decided to come back for the drinks and the Grouper sandwich! Courtney was my waitress, and even when slammed, she never forgot me. She was professional and did an outstanding job both times I ate with her. As for the food, it was the best I had in Clearwater. I prefer Diner and Dive local eats compared to overpriced and pretentious restaurants. I had the seafood platter and the Grouper sandwich, and both were outstanding and grilled to perfection. I enjoyed my seafood scallops and grouper with green beans on the platter, but I LOVED my sandwich and fries! This was also my FIRST stop on the Cocktail Challenge (four stops for four signature drinks at four locations), and I enjoyed my drink on a humid day and, if I’m being honest, loved my Dockside Lemonade the best of all the drinks on the challenge. I had the Banana Hammock and, of course, the Rum Runner, which was outstanding, but this Dockside Lemonade was cool and refreshing and welcomed. Little sweet as a heads up, but really a nice summer drink! At the end of the day, this was a great way to start my challenge and Clearwater vacation. It can get busy with its proximity to the beach, so beware! ***For the record, if you are interested in the challenge. Go South Beach, Rockaway, Saltwater (for the views and true on-the-beach dining). End with a grouper sandwich (the best I had) at the Original and then cash in your passport at the next block at Off the Hook!

While on vacation in Clearwater, lady at the hotel suggested this place because it was right across the street from the beach and we'd be able to enjoy the sunset. Place was busy, but nice. Tanner was our server and was amazing! Food was good and plenty.

Hospitality, Service, Beer on Tap , Food, all spot on, very good for food served next to a beach anywhere, Lobster roll, fish taco , corn dog , Cajun Mahi Mahi, and Grouper Sandwhich very good. Not cheap. $$ but worth it and the experience would be back over and over. Lots to try on the menu. 5 stars for a restaurant next to beach, bathrooms were well kept an also.