DINING out 16 YEARS, TOP-RATED BREAKFAST & LUNCH NEW!!! MARKETPLACE Mon-Sat 8-2:30 • Market 10-4 • Sunday Brunch 9-2 1465 S. FT. Harrison, Clearwater • 727-447-4497 www.wildflowercafe.net JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2017 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 183 Salt Rock Grill, 19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores, (727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning passion for delectable food, enticing drinks and pleasurable surroundings. For an evening of fine dining, elegant atmosphere, superior service and genuine hospitality, Salt Rock Grill should be your destination. Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-10 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W. Selene’s Fresh Fare and Bar, 4945 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, (727) 317-2064.You will feel like family at this upscale restaurant and bar. Enjoy excellent service and quality ingredients, thoughtfully prepared for you by Chef Nikola Karvelas. Join regulars at the marble bar for wine, mixed cocktails and 14 beers on tap, including many locally crafted options. Try their famous grilled octopus, beef oxtail or roasted quail for something different. Open Mon-Sat 4 PM-11 PM, Sun 11 AM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W. North Hillsborough BurgerMonger, 10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa, (813) 968-6860. Proudly founded in Tampa Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger sources the finest and healthiest ingredients in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm, friendly service; and comfortable ambiance is found in their six Tampa Bay area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W. Columbia Café, 801 Old Water Street, Tampa, (813) 229- 5511. The Tampa Bay History Center has partnered with the famous Columbia Restaurants in opening the first Columbia Café on the first floor of the Center. With both indoor and outdoor seating, it serves authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean Soup, the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905” Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.” Open daily 11 AM-9 PM. $-$$, X, W. Columbia Restaurant, 2117 E. Seventh Ave., Ybor City, Tampa, (813) 248-4961. As Florida’s premier Spanish Restaurant for more than 100 years, they serve the finest authentic Spanish/Cuban cuisine. Try their Spanish Bean Soup, the Original “1905” Salad®, Roast Pork a la Cubana, Paella a la Valenciana, and the Original Cuban Sandwich. There is a live flamenco dance show Mon-Sat, and the Columbia Cafe Cigar Bar features live jazz Tues-Sat. Valet parking. Banquet facilities available. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-9 PM $$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W. Maestro’s Cafe, 1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Carol Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz Center), Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). For light buffet dining before a show in Morsani Hall, this lobby restaurant is open 90 minutes before most performances. Reservations are recommended. $$-$$$, RS, X, W. Maestro’s on the River, 1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center), Tampa. For light dining before a show in Morsani Hall at the Straz Performing Arts Center, this delightful location on the Hillsborough River is open 90 minutes before most Morsani Hall performances. $$, X, W. Maestro’s Restaurant, 1010 N. WC MacInnes Place (Straz Center), Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). This restaurant begins seating at 5:30 PM daily and noon on Sundays for Broadway, Opera, The Florida Orchestra, and other selected shows at the Straz Performing Arts Center. It is a high-quality dining experience with a New York elegance flair. Call early for your reservations, as this popular restaurant sells out quickly. $$$, X, W. South Hillsborough BurgerMonger, 903 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon, (813) 684-7982; 3838 West Neptune Street, Tampa, (813) 254-0290. Proudly founded in Tampa Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger sources the finest and healthiest ingredients in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm, friendly service; and comfortable ambiance is found in their six Tampa Bay area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM- 10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W. TC Choy’s Asian Bistro, 301 S. Howard Ave., Tampa, (813) 251-1191. TC Choy’s presents its Asian fusion culinary experience, and it’s all under one roof. They feature Hong Kong BBQ pork strips, Peking duck, spicy Thai Tom Yom soup, mouth-watering Malaysian satay, aromatic Indonesian curry, and an enormous variety of dim sum served from the dim sum cart daily. There is a full bar as well. Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-2:30 PM, Sat-Sun 11:00 AM-3 PM, dinner Sun-Thurs 5:00 PM-10 PM, Fri & Sat 5:00 PM-10:30 PM. $$, X, C, W. See our RESTAURANT REVIEWS Wildflower Café page 171 The Honu page 172 Mystic Fish page 173
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