Natures Table

Good food. Small shop inside Morton Plant Hospital. Takes the edge off having to go to hospital…

What? Stop by a medical clinic just to eat? Seriously?
Nature’s Table is a refreshing change of pace for anyone looking for breakfast or lunch in the Morton Plant Hospital/​downtown Clearwater area. It’s a diner near the hospital, located in the ground floor lobby in the Heart & Vascular Pavilion on the corner of Ft. Harrison and Pinellas. Plus with a big multi-​story free parking deck, it’s easy to get in and out of quickly.
While Nature’s Table is actually part of a chain of restaurants, this location feels like a local deli in many ways from the fresh foods to the friendly staff. While the restaurant itself is quite small, you order inside and there are dozens of tables in the lobby with huge windows to take your food to after you receive it. Wait times for your food can feel a bit long during prime meal hours as everything is made to order and you’re standing in line waiting for your food. But the wait is no longer than any sit-​down place, and I’ve found it’s worth it for freshly made food. You can also fax your order in advance at 727−298−6759.
The menu is extensive for such a small place with about a dozen gourmet wraps, panini melts, ~dozen hot & classic sandwiches, homemade soup, 9 salads (plus a make-​your-​own salad bar), and rice bowls. I haven’t tried breakfast here yet, the menu is pretty complete with egg items from plain eggs to omelets, egg sandwiches, breakfast bowls, and burritos, along with pancakes/​french toast, oatmeal, and appropriate sides.
While I’ve had several good sandwiches/​wraps here, what are particularly good are their fruit smoothies (14 of them) which can be jazzed up with a selection of healthy additives… some of the best smoothies I’ve found in Clearwater. And after you’ve downed all that, you can enjoy a coffee in one of the easy chairs/​sofas.
While the listing of eats in the downtown/​Cleveland Street District is growing, this place is good for a quick healthy lunch.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 4
Food: 4
Value: 4