Pete & Shorty's Iowa Bistro

Joann benavides

We had to say goodbye to Clearwater but before we leave, had to have a little lunch for our long drive across to the Atlantic coast. Found this bistro, the parking lot was packed so that is usually a good sign. We always ask, what they are know for and of course it was the meatloaf it was homemade, but was about average when it comes to meatloaf. Green beans were cooked to a perfect al dente, and mash potatoes were whipped so well it was hard to tell if they were real or instant🤔 and for the gravy it was not homemade, but tasty. It was tasty and filling and hit the spot. The other dish we ordered was the Caesar salad with grouper (in which seems to be the fish of Florida) I ordered it blackened, usually I order it with extra spice. The salad was fresh and the fish was not under or over seasoned. It was very fresh the nice flakey texture gave this dish alittle happiness. Overall it was a satisfying lunch attentive staff as for the food it was an average on taste and bang for your buck it ran about $20.00 per plate with the drink. Would I recommend it? As a cafe but a bistro? nope. I'll give them 2 1/2 claps 👏

Jan Richner

Excellent service food was reasonably priced and very good.

Mike Shaw

The staff is friendly and attentive. Great place serving delicious comfort food. Had the grouper and I have to say it was some of the best I've ever had! Crispy batter, not greasy and, best of all you could taste the grouper! Wish I lived in the area so I could go there regularly!

Dion Bianco

Awesome food, great service and a killer grouper rueben