Thirsty Marlin (Palm Harbor)

1023 Florida Ave., Palm Harbor, FL 34683

(727) 784-3469

http://www.thirstymarlin.com/

Categories: Bar, Restaurant

Cuisine: American casual, Seafood upscale

Features: Catering, Gaming stations/trivia, Kid-friendly, Live music, Outdoor seating, Takeout

Cost range: 10.01-20.0

Payment options: Credit cards accepted

Alcohol: Full bar

More in this neighborhood: Palm Harbor

It's a casual, island-time, salt-on-the-rim, Jimmy Buffett-inspired vibe, the kind of welcoming, affordable place that is a comfort in tough times. It's indoor-outdoor and family-friendly, too. The ultimate Florida-style hangout you'd recommend to your out-of-town visitors, Thirsty Marlin has a fun tropical motif with an equally fresh and funky selection of food and drinks—the owners are firm advocates of  good steaks and nice pieces of fresh fish. They are also deeply indebted to the deep fryer for inspiration.