Frenchy's Rockaway Grill on Clearwater Beach, Florida

Summertime is here and one of the joys of the warm weather and cool breezes is eating out on a beachside deck. There are many beachside restaurants offering outdoor seating in Florida, but on Clearwater Beach, Florida, one of the premier hot spots for enjoying the beach, the weather, and the nightlife is Frenchy's Rockaway Grill. The Rockaway has been a huge draw to Clearwater Beach since its opening in 1991. It was the third, and largest in a line of restaurants started by Mike "Frenchy" Preston, who is originally from Canada.

The Frenchy's empire boasts a total of four restaurants along the stretch of Clearwater Beach and even has its own seafood company complete with a fleet of commercial fishing boats, ensuring Frenchy's serves only the freshest - never frozen - fish in town. For those who like to create their own seafood specialties at home, the seafood company is also located on Clearwater Beach, is open six days a week, and has daily specials.

Besides the Rockaway Grill, other Frenchy's restaurants include the Original Café, the Saltwater Café, and the newest addition to its series of establishments is the South Beach Café. All of the restaurants are known for their "World Famous" grouper sandwich, but guests to the Rockaway Grill should also try the delicious Rockaway She Crab Soup as a fabulous starter to a wonderful seafood meal. There are many treats on the Rockaway's menu, with a host of Jamaican and Floribbean recipes that include everything from top sirloin and fish tacos to salads and sausages and everything in between. There's something everyone will love on the menu.

The Rockaway Grill's deck faces the Gulf of Mexico, and guests can sit and dine while listening to the waves crash upon the shore and beachgoers play in the sand below. After dinner, a nice barefoot walk in the sand is in order to fully experience the warm Florida climate. It's a great place for families, casual dates, and out-of-towners to eat, relax, socialize, and get to know the Clearwater Beach area.