I just don't get the Callahan's love. Zingerman's in Ann Arbor spoiled me, I guess, for that kind of food.
Keep an eye on Dewey Destin's- they're closing for a winter break, but will open up some time in early 2007. A real shack on the bay with great food.
Nick's on the Bayou (take the Mid Bay Bridge, go east on Hwy 20 to Basin Bayou) reopens after Christmas. Well worth the drive for the seafood, and it's one of those Old Florida places where the developers gather to plot out New Florida. You can watch the owners' chickens wander around out back while listening to a $500 million land deal plan the next table over.
I'd substitute Kenny D's for Louisiana Laginappe on the list. Kenny and Miss Gracie are the real deal, and I'm not fond of the LL's ownership group.
Royal Orchid for Thai, and Osaka for Japanese. There is no great Chinese in the area.
I like Ciao Bella for pizza.