DINING out
are authentic and delicious. Don’t miss the
Creole Jambalaya. Catering available on
and off site. Private dining space available.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-9 PM,
Fri-Sat 11 AM-10 PM, Sunday Brunch
from 11 AM-3 PM. $$, E, D, X, C, W.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning
passion for delectable food, enticing drinks
and pleasurable surroundings. For an evening
of fine dining, elegant atmosphere, superior
service and genuine hospitality, Salt Rock
Grill should be your destination.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Spoto’s Grill 131,
13079 Park Blvd., Seminole, (727) 393-1703.
Bob Spoto’s sophisticated dining concept
features creative meals and cocktails in a
contemporary décor. The quality steaks,
seafood and excellent service are sure to
please you. They serve made-to-order early
dinner selections from 4:30 PM-6:30 PM
daily. Their complete dinner menu is available
Sun-Thurs, 4:30 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 4:30 PM-
11 PM, both indoors and out. Bar opens daily
at 4 PM with Happy Hour from 4-6:30 PM.
$$, CM, X, W.
North
Hillsborough
Columbia Café,
801 Old Water Street, Tampa, (813) 229-5511.
The Tampa Bay History Center has partnered
with the famous Columbia Restaurants in
opening the first Columbia Café on the first
floor of the Center. With both indoor and
outdoor seating, it serves authentic Spanish/
Cuban cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean
Soup, the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s
Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905”
Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open daily 11 AM-9 PM. $-$$, 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 $$,
RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Maestro’s Cafe,
1010 N. MacInnes Place
(Carol Morsani Hall Lobby, Straz Center),
Tampa, (813) 229-STAR (7827). For light
buffet dining before a show in Morsani Hall,
this lobby restaurant is open 90 minutes
before most performances. Reservations
are recommended.
$$-$$$, RS, X, W.
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MARCH/APRIL 2015 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE 205