DINING
out
T A M P A B A Y M A G A Z I N E ’ S R E S T A U R A N T G U I D E
Planning on dining out? We recommend that you try one of these fabulous restaurants.
We have tried them all and find them to be the best places to dine in the Tampa Bay area.
Our restaurant reviews are grouped according to location.
Pinellas County’s North/South dividing line is Ulmerton Road.
Hillsborough County’s North/South dividing line is Kennedy Boulevard. s
This certified Black Angus center-cut filet mignon is served at
11:30 AM-9 PM, Tues-Thurs 11:30 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-9
PM. $$-$$$, CM, X, W.
Bistro of Palm Harbor, 32922 U.S. Hwy.
19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 239-0999. Start
your day here with one of their giant threeegg
omelettes, an offering from the griddle,
or one of their creative Egg Skillets. Later in
the day, their menu is loaded with choices,
from sandwiches and salads to full meals
that include a soup or salad and dessert.
Everything is homemade from scratch as
you order it. Open daily 7 AM-5 PM. $-$$,
CM, X, C, W.
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KEY TO SYMBOLS
$ Inexpensive
$$ Moderate
$$$ Expensive
RS Reservations Suggested
CM Children’s Menu Available
E Entertainment
D Dancing
V Visa
MC MasterCard
X All Major Credit Cards
C Catering Available
W Wheelchair Accessible
North Pinellas
Alfano’s Restaurant &
Splendido Lounge,
1702 Clearwater Largo Rd.,
Clearwater, (727) 584-2125.
Chefs Frank and Linda Alfano
are celebrating 28 years as
one of the area’s finest dining
establishments. Their classic
Italian cuisine is complemented
by the atmosphere of an oldworld
palazzo, an awardwinning
wine list, and a full
bar. There is jazz on Wednesday
nights and a piano on the
weekends in their Splendido
Lounge. Open for lunch Mon-
Fri 11:30 AM-2:30 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat from 5 PM. $-$$, RS, E,
X, C, W.
Bascom’s Chop House,
3665 Ulmerton Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 573-3363. Voted “Best Steakhouse,”
Bascom’s serves Certified Angus beef, aged
“in house” a minimum of 28 days; slowroasted
prime rib and a variety of fresh
seafood in large portions. They have seven
dining rooms for all your parties, large or
small, up to 200 guests. The lounge offers
a full selection of liquors and fine wines,
as well as the full menu. Off-site catering
is available. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30
AM-2:30 PM; dinner Mon-Sat 5 PM-10
PM, Sun 4 PM-9 PM. In addition to regular
dining hours, lounge open Mon-Fri 2:30
PM-5 PM. $$$, RS, X, C, W.
Besa Grill,
2542 N. McMullen Booth Rd., Clearwater,
(727) 400-6900. From a casual lunch to
a sophisticated night on the town, they
offer generous servings of freshly made
entrées in an elegant atmosphere. Try their
Wedge Skirt Steak Salad or Smoked Salmon
Flatbread for lunch and their signature
Shrimp and Scallop Angel Hair Pasta or
Black Angus Steak for dinner. Don’t miss
their house-made desserts. There is a
private dining room, an a la carte Sunday
Brunch with an optional unlimited mimosa
bar and outdoor seating. Live music on
weekends and holidays. Open Mon
Bob Heilman’s
Beachcomber
Restaurant,
447 Mandalay Ave.,
Clearwater Beach,
(727) 442-4144. Serving
classic American cuisine
since 1948, their signature
dishes include the finest cuts
of USDA Prime Beef, as well
as daily seafood specials that
are the catch of the day, thus
ensuring their freshness.
Try their Back-to-the-Farm
Chicken, homemade soups,
sauces, breads and desserts.
You’ll enjoy the awardwinning
wine list, generous
cocktails and their pianist.
Open daily for lunch 11:30
AM-4 PM; dinner from 4 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bobby’s Bistro
& Wine Bar,
447 Mandalay Ave.,
Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-WINE (9463).
This true American Bistro, from
the owners of Bob Heilman’s Beachcomber
Restaurant, serves USDA Prime Beef, fresh
seafood and pasta, all creatively prepared
with flair and style in a lively and fun
atmosphere. This is
intimate dining that has covered al fresco
seating. Try their daily pizzas or mealsatisfying
salads. In addition to an awardwinning
wine list, they serve generous
cocktails. Open nightly from 5 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, E, X, D, C, W.
Bon Appétit Restaurant,
148 Marina Plaza (at the Dunedin Marina),
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Restaurant
critics have praised their cuisine since the
1970s. We named them “Best Waterfront
Restaurant.” Enjoy Intracoastal and Gulf
views while dining in a relaxed atmosphere
inside or al fresco at their Terrace Café. Their
upstairs Sunset Rooms accommodate up
to 200 for weddings, corporate and special
events. Open daily for breakfast 6:30 AM-
9:30 AM; lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner
Sun-Thurs 4 PM-9 PM., Fri-Sat 4 PM-10 PM.
$-$$$, RS, X, W.
Villa Bellini Restaurant and Lounge in Clearwater.