DINING
out
Mediterranean Cuisine
Authentic Lebanese Specialties
beautiful sunsets and scrumptious food,
Guppy’s is the place. Try their Upper Potato
Crusted Salmon, served in a pool of leek
and garlic sauce. For meat lovers, they serve
tender Prime filet mignon and New York
strip steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid
wine selection and full bar. Alfresco
dining is available on their protected
patio. Guppy’s is a sister restaurant of
E&E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar and
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar. Takeout is
available. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-10:30 PM.
$$, CM, X, C.
The Hangar Restaurant
& Flight Lounge,
540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg,
(Albert Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd
floor, elevator provided), (727) 823-7767.
Winner of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger”
and “Best Jazz,” The Hangar has a full
liquor bar and a banquet room for up to
50 guests. It is located directly on the
airport runway, across from the Mahaffey
Theater and the Salvador Dalí Museum
and features the work of Chef Matt Smith.
“Dog friendly” outdoor seating and curb
service are available. Live music Wed-
Sat from 6-9 PM. Al Downing Jazz Jam
performs every Monday. Daily helicopter
rides. Open daily from 8 AM-10 PM.
$ (breakfast), $$-$$$ (lunch & dinner), E,
D, X.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park),
St. Petersburg, (727) 954-2140. Open daily
from breakfast thru dinner, this stylish
restaurant is known for its first-class food.
They have a lunch buffet with a daily
theme and serve classic gourmet fare. The
stunning décor and excellent service make
Luna one of the area’s best restaurants.
They offer health conscious, as well as
traditional selections. Open Mon-Thurs
6 AM-11 PM and Fri-Sat from 6 AM-12 AM.
$$-$$$, X.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg
restaurant that serves an inspired menu
created by Chef Tyson Grant. They serve
fine food, wine and spirits in a beautiful
park-like setting. Enjoy both indoor or
“dog-friendly” outdoor dining. Their
100-seat banquet room is available for
parties or special events. Catering,
weekend brunch and curb service available.
Romantic carriage rides Fri and Sat.
Valet parking. Open Sun 10 AM-10 PM,
Mon-Thurs 11 AM-10 PM, and
Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C.
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Annex,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-4400. Next to 400 Beach Seafood
Banquet Room along the waterfront, this
casual walk-up cafe features local art and
gifts as well as offering breakfast, lunch and
dinner. They serve all your favorite comfort
foods such as waffles, frittatas, cubans
and salads, along with all natural beef hot
dogs, pulled pork, soft serve ice cream and
milkshakes. Coffee, espresso, cappuccino,
local craft beer and wines also are available.
Open seven days from 8 AM-8 PM. $, CM, X.
Burger Monger,
1325 Fourth St., N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 592-4206. 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.
$-$$, CM, X.
Da Sesto Italiano Ristorante e Vino,
7201 66th St. N., Pinellas Park, (727) 209-2695.
Voted as the Readers’ Choice award winner
for “Best Authentic Italian Restaurant”
from the Tampa Bay Newspapers. Owner/
Chef Sesto Ramadori combines fresh pasta
with authentic Italian recipes to make
this one of the area’s most popular Italian
trattorias. Original dishes, such as Pollo a la
Sesto, Lobster Lorenzo, and their clams and
mussels with white or red sauce are terrific
at this authentic Italian venue. There is live
music on weekends, and they cater for all
occasions. Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri 11 AM-10 PM, and Sat 4 PM-11 PM.
Sundays are available for private parties.
$$-$$$, E, X, C.
Gigi’s Italian Restaurants, 5901 4th St. N.,
St. Petersburg, (727) 526-2400; 105 Treasure
Island Causeway, (727) 360-6905; and 4399
Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, (727) 363-3344.
Since 1967, these family-owned Italian
trattorias have become legendary for their
award-winning pizza, traditional pasta
entrées and flame-grilled steaks. A selective
wine list enhances your dining experience.
A gluten-free menu, special event rooms,
off-site catering and delivery are available
at all locations. All locations open daily for
dinner from 4 PM. The 4th Street location is
closed Mondays.
$$-$$$, CM, X, C.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood
Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy
1901 West Bay Drive #14
Largo, Fl.
727.216.6221
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