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EVERY MONDAY IS MONGER MONDAY.
MAY/JUNE 2021 | TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 149
North Pinellas continued
Bon Appétit Restaurant,
148 Marina Plaza (at the Dunedin Marina),
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Restaurant critics
have praised their cuisine since the 1970s.
This is a great waterfront restaurant, where
you can enjoy Intracoastal and Gulf views
while dining in a relaxed atmosphere inside
or alfresco at their Terrace Café. Their
upstairs Sunset Rooms accommodate up
to 200 for weddings, corporate and special
events. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM
and Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10 PM. $-$$$, RS, X.
Burger Monger,
2454 McMullen Booth Rd., Safety Harbor,
(727) 726-4001. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at Burger Monger they say, "We Build
a Better Burger." Featuring 100 percent pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, Burger Monger
sources the nest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying menu
includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken, salads,
beer and wine. Incomparable food; warm,
friendly service; and comfortable ambience is
found in their five Tampa Bay area locations.
Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X.
Cafe Alfresco,
344 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 736-4299. This breezy, casual cafe next
to the Pinellas Trail offers indoor or outdoor
dining with spiffy maple and brass whimsy.
Their menu is mostly West Coast bistro, Lite
Bites, beautiful salads, pastas, soups, Creole
items, sandwiches and burgers. Enjoy a
cappuccino with delicious European tortes,
pastries, cakes and ice cream. Open for lunch
and dinner Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM;
Fri-Sat 9 AM-10 PM; Sun, 9 AM-9 PM;
brunch Fri, Sat, Sun 9 AM-2 PM. $-$$, CM, X.
Cafe Sahara,
1901 W. Bay Drive, Largo, (727) 216-6221. This
is a real find for those who love homemade
Mediterranean cuisine. This is authentic
Lebanese cooking at its finest. There are
wonderful vegetarian dishes. You can order
online and pick up and go. The adjoining wine
bar, The Cork, serves fine European wines and
has a wine club that features tasting events.
Open Mon-Fri 11 AM-7 PM; Sat 11 AM-5 PM;
Closed Sunday. $, X, C.
Casa Tina,
365 Main St., downtown Dunedin,
(727) 734-9226. Fresh, healthy, authentic dishes
are prepared by Chef/Owner Javier Avila
from Guadalajara, and a vegetarian menu is
prepared by his wife Tina. Specialties include
fresh molé, fish with Veracruz salsa, Tomatillo
Enchiladas and fresh-roasted Chiles Relleños. Join
them for lunch, dinner, dessert, a margarita, or
Sunday brunch. Saturday and Sunday nights
feature Cirque-like entertainment. Open Mon-
Thurs 11 AM-10 PM; Fri & Sat 11 AM-11 PM;
Sun 10 AM-10 PM. $-$$, CM, E, X, C.
ENJOY $5 BURGERS
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