Waterfront dining is a treat and the Friendly Fisherman is right at Hubbard's Marina at John's Pass. The restaurant offers mostly seafood selections as well as a breakfast menu. The setting is nautical and informal with wait staff moving about swiftly. Some people come right off the boats and dine in their fishing clothes. The Friendly Fisherman offers a complete dinner for $4.95 if you bring your freshly caught fish with you. Wendy caught 6 gray snappers on their deep sea fishing boat and brought them to be be cooked. They were wonderful! We had half of them fried and half of them baked. For the price we also got Cole slaw, fritters, and French fries. There are discount coupons at most hotels that offer a free drink (soft drink, cocktail or beer) or free chowder or seafood gumbo if you purchase an entree.

RESTAURANT:	FRIENDLY FISHERMAN
	150 John's Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, Florida
DATE:	April 14 and 17, 2002
MEAL:	Dinner
BREAD:	Corn Fritters (included in meal price) Excellent - light and sweet
SALAD:	Caesar Salad (included in meal price) Excellent - lots of garlic
APPETIZER:	Clam Chowder (free with coupon) - mediocre
ENTREE:	Fresh Grouper Sandwich ($8.95) Very Good - the fish was excellent, but the roll was only somewhat unappealing. Served with a good, sugary, Cole slaw (we got a double portion because we didn't want French fries). The French fries are excellent, however.
DESSERT:
OTHER:	Children's menu available
	Parking available in surrounding lots
	A fun place with a great view!
	Service was quick and good
	Restaurant is a little noisy and bustling, but cheerful!
OVERALL:	A for the meal that included the fish we caught
	B+ for the other meal because we didn't like the chowder or the roll served with the grouper
	We will definitely return here on our next trip to Florida