DINING out Cafe Ponte, 13505 Icot Blvd. (In the Icot Center at Ulmerton Road, just east of US 19), Clearwater, (727) 538-5768. Chef Chris Ponte and his capable staff offer fine dining in this casual, yet elegant café ambience. Their restaurant serves contemporary American cuisine with Italian, French and Asian influences prepared in a demonstration kitchen. They have banquet seating for up to 50, a full bar and an eclectic wine list. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-2 PM; dinner Mon-Thurs 5:30 PM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 5:30 PM-10 PM; Happy Hour Tues-Sat 3 PM-7 PM. $$-$$$, CM, RS, E, X, C, W. Cappuccino’s Fine Wine & Espresso Bar, 733 Broadway, Dunedin, (727) 738-8009. Regina Invandino’s artisanstyle Italian coffee house and eatery, where “It’s all about the food,” serves lunch daily, dinner Friday and Saturday, homemade baked goods, wine and beer by the bottle or glass, espresso and more. Call ahead for takeout orders, special requests, picnic baskets, private parties, wine tastings and to custom order French wine featuring your dog’s picture and name on the label. Open Mon, Wed and Thurs 8 AM-7 PM, Tues 8 AM-4:30 PM, Fri 8 AM-10 PM, Sat 11 AM-10 PM. $-$$, X, C, W. Carmelita’s Mexican Grill and Cantina, 1280 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 240-4946. Vince and Carmen Lopez’s newest Dunedin location brings a history of serving fresh traditional style Mexican Food in Tampa Bay. The friendly and casual atmosphere makes locals and tourists feel at home. From their creamy Chicken Enchiladas to their daily prepared Poblano Chiles Relleños or their specialty Filet Mignon Fajitas you will see why Carmelita’s is the place to go. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM, Fri-Sat 11AM- 10 PM. $$, X, C W. Casa Tina, 365 Main St., downtown Dunedin, (727) 734-9226. Fresh, healthy, authentic dishes are prepared by Chef/ Owner Javier Avila from Guadalajara, and a vegetarian menu is prepared by his wife Tina. Specialties include fresh molé, fish with Veracruz salsa, Tomatillo Enchiladas and fresh-roasted Chiles Relleños. Join them for lunch, dinner, dessert, a margarita, or Sunday brunch. Saturday and Sunday nights feature Cirque-like entertainment. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM; Fri & Sat 11 AM-11 PM; Sun 10 AM-10 PM. $-$$, CM, E, X, C, W. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe, 490 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach, (727) 442-3684. Dan Shouvlin and Michael “Frenchy” Preston’s friendly cafe is open from breakfast until after midnight, as they serve a wide variety of unique favorites that range from brick oven pizza to fresh seafood specials. Their boutique wines and mojito specials make this “the best happy hour on the beach.” This charming hot spot has live entertainment and a comfortable beachstyle atmosphere. Open seven days a week 7 AM-1 AM. $$, CM, E, X, C, W. Clear Sky Draught Haus, 680 Main St. (at S.R. 580), Dunedin, (727) 286-6266. Clear Sky Beachside Cafe’s sister restaurant offers chef-driven pub grub and wood-burning oven pizzas with over 50 beers (28 on tap), plus a full liquor bar and impressive wine selections. Sit inside 174 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE | NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2016 or out for drinks, eats, entertainment and camaraderie at this new hot spot. Breakfast, lunch and dinner seven days a week. Happy hour Mon-Fri and Late Night menu Mon-Thurs & Sun. Open Mon-Thurs 8 AM-12 AM, Fri 8 AM-1 AM, Sat 7 AM-1 AM, and Sun 7 AM-12 AM. $-$$$, CM, E, X, C, W. Columbia Restaurant, 1241 Gulf Blvd. (on Sand Key), Clearwater Beach, (727) 596-8400. As Florida’s premier Spanish restaurant for more than 100 years, it serves the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Try the Original “1905” Salad®, Snapper Alicante, Grilled Grouper and Arroz con Pollo Valenciana. With waterfront views of the Intracoastal waterway, it is located on beautiful Sand Key, next door to the Marriott Suites Resort. Open daily for lunch 11:30 AM-4 PM; dinner 4 PM-10 PM. $$, RS, CM, X, W. Cooters Restaurant & Bar, 423 Poinsettia Ave., Clearwater Beach, (727) 462-2668. Voted Best Crab Legs, Cooters is the place to go on Clearwater Beach for delicious food, friendly service and fun atmosphere. They feature fresh seafood, hand-cut steaks, amazing wings, creative daily specials and a full liquor open-air bar with a great daily happy hour. Sports fans, be sure to check out the adjoining sports bar for all sports packages. A pet friendly patio, take-out and Free WiFi also available. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-11 PM; Fri & Sat 11 AM-Midnight. $-$$, CM, X, W. Cork N Brew Bistro, 524 Mandalay Ave., Clearwater Beach, (727) 483-5990. Enjoy this unique bistro that features lava rock cooking at your table. An assortment of North Pinellas continued
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