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chains run by Landry's restaurant group. A cluster of the latter can be found at the water-
front Pier 21 complex off Harborside in the Strand District.
Star Drug Store
( 409-766-7719; 510 23rd St; meals $6-9; 8:30am-3pm)
Not retro because it's never changed.
This 1923 drug store serves soda fountain treats and classic diner faves (big breakfasts!).
Belly up to the counter and order a banana split.
DINER
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Shrimp N Stuff
(3901 Ave O; mains $6-12; 10:30am-8:30pm Mon-Thu, to 9:30 Fri & Sat)
Simply good fried shrimp -
and catfish, and oysters - served casually. Order at the counter and then head out to eat
with the locals at the courtyard tables.
SEAFOOD
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Farley Girls
MAP
AMERICAN
$$
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.farleygirls.com
;
901 Postoffice St; dishes $9-13; 10:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, 8:30am-3:30pm Sat & Sun)
The historic building may be elegant, with fern-studded colonnades and high wood ceil-
ings, but the tasty comfort food and counter service are down-home casual. Eclectic offer-
ings include both Latin American-spiced
chimichurri
steak salad and mac-and-cheese. At
weekend brunch they reinterpret breakfast classics, serving eggs Benedict Texas-style
with melted Mexican cheese, or pairing scrambled eggs with their saucy Gouda-and-
mushroom grits.
Sunflower Bakery & Cafe
MAP
AMERICAN
$$
GOOGLE MAP
(
www.thesunflowerbakeryandcafe.com
; 512 14th St; sandwiches $7-12, mains $11-22; 7am-7pm Mon-Fri,
8am-9pm Sat & 8am-3pm Sun)
Made from scratch, as it should be: site-baked breads, daily made
desserts - even fresh local seafood. Piled-high sandwiches are an expected staple at this
husband-and-wife team's cafe. That they also serve mouthwatering mains like smoked
pork chops, and parmesan-crusted snapper is a bonus.
Clary's
SEAFOOD
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