Treasure Island is a barrier island that offers sunny beaches as well as lots of other interesting attractions, and it draws many tourists who are vacationing in Florida. After spending the day exploring the island, you should have a relaxing and sumptuous dinner in one of the restaurants that are located close to your Treasure Island condo rentals. There are many different kinds of food that you can try while you are on the island, ranging from seafood to Moroccan food. Here are a few highly recommended Treasure Island restaurants.
The Pearl Restaurant
If you are looking for a place that offers a delightful fine dining experience, you should try The Pearl Restaurant. This restaurant is conveniently situated in the downtown area, and it is widely considered the best fine dining destination in Treasure Island. Its wonderful décor and friendly staff combine to create a trendy yet casual atmosphere that is ideal for the enjoyment of good food and wine. Owner and chef of the restaurant, Karim, has created an impressive selection of unique dishes that will satisfy the palates of the most discerning diners. Some of the recommended dishes on the menu include the Tuna Martini, Crab Salad, Wild Mushroom Duck Pasta, Veal Monte Cristo, ½ Duck, Tournedos Roquefort, Lamb Tagine, Seafood Crepe and Crab Cakes. The restaurant also has an excellent wine list, which includes a number of Moroccan wines.
The Pearl Restaurant is open from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. from Monday to Thursday and 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. It is located in a shopping center just south of the famous Treasure Island Clock Tower, and it should be easy for you to get there from your Treasure Island vacation home.
Middle Grounds Grill
If you are in the mood for seafood, you should make a point to dine at the Middle Grounds Grill when you are in Treasure Island. This is one of the most popular seafood restaurants on the island, and it serves a wide range of delicious seafood dishes that are prepared with delightful sauces and fresh ingredients. The restaurant is staffed with skillful and experienced professionals, including Chef Brian Drumheller, who was once named Fort Pierce Iron Chef. The menu offers an extensive selection of great-tasting dishes, which include the Lemon Infused Crab Cake, Coconut Almond Crusted Shrimp, Key West Chowder, Strawberry Shrimp Salad, Mango Nut Grouper, Caribbean Grilled Tuna Steak, King Crab, Espresso Rack of Lamb and Orange Glazed Duck. If you are planning to dine at the Middle Grounds Grill, you should call to check availability before you set off from your Treasure Island Condo Rentals.
Crabby Bill's Seafood
Another great place to enjoy seafood in Treasure Island is Crabby Bill's Seafood. This family restaurant has been serving delectable seafood on the island since the 1980s, and it has gained a reputation as a local favorite over the years. It specializes in seafood dishes, but its sandwiches, burgers and meat dishes are also worth trying. Famous dishes of the restaurant include the Grouper Sandwich, Bairdi Snow Crab, Surf and Turf, Jumbo Caribbean Lobster Tail and Calamari. Prices of food in Crabby Bill's are very reasonable, and the service is impeccable.