DINING
out
Salt Rock Tavern,
3689 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar,
(813) 336-4977. This new Baystar
Restaurant combines a unique menu of
casual dining with 21 craft beers on tap and
other bar favorites. Everything from their
“Just Caught Fish” with smoked gouda
grits to their Double Cut Bone-In Pork
Chop are prepared with flair, as are their
flatbreads, burgers and salads. Try their
“Snap, Crackle, Pop” Beer Cocktail for a
real treat. Open Sun 10 AM-9 PM (including
Brunch from 10 AM-2 PM); Mon-Thurs
4 PM-10 PM; Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Sea Sea Riders,
221 Main St. (at Alt. 19 and State Rd. 580),
downtown Dunedin, (727) 734-1445. Enjoy
a taste of “New” Florida in an Old Florida
atmosphere in the dining room or on the
veranda. Start with the “#1 Chili in Tampa
Bay,” and be sure to try the Buffalo-style
Mahi Bites, the Seafood Extravaganza and
their signature cheesecakes. Open daily for
lunch and dinner Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM, and Sun 11:30
AM-9 PM; brunch Sun 11:30 AM-2 PM.
$-$$, CM, X, C, W.
Stephen Michael’s Palm Cafe,
1143 Michigan Blvd., Dunedin,
(727) 298-DFAC (3322). Located in the
Dunedin Fine Art Center, this unique
cafe offers soups, salads, sandwiches
and quiches that are creative and
flavorful. It proudly serves gourmet
coffees, featuring fresh-roasted Buddy
Brew Coffee. Now open for breakfast
and lunch Mon-Fri 8:30 AM-2 PM.
-$, X, W.
Terrace Cafe at Bon Appétit,
150 Marina Plaza, Dunedin Marina,
Dunedin, (727) 733-2151. Enjoy casual,
al fresco waterfront dining at one of the area’s
finest restaurants. Watch the boats, dolphins
and pelicans while you order from the Bon
Appétit dining room menu’s selection of
salads and entrées, including specialties
such as Dover sole and rack of lamb. Open
daily for lunch and dinner Sun-Thurs 12 PM-
9 PM, Fri-Sat 12 PM-10 PM. and brunch
Sun 12 PM-4 PM, weather permitting.
$-$$, RS, X, W.
Thai Spice Restaurant,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. #B (at SW corner
of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rds.),
Clearwater, (727) 791-7050. Owner Supattra
“Sue” Bowers serves fresh, healthy, authentic
Thai cuisine, as well as Thai food with an
American flair. Her chef creates dishes to order
that can be flavored mild, medium or spicy
to suit your taste. The ambience is elegantly
trendy, and the service is hospitable.
Dine in, take out or arrange for delivery.
Open for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM;
dinner Mon-Sat 5 PM-10 PM, Sun 5 PM-9 PM.
$$, CM, V, MC, W.
Twisted Martini Bar & Grill,
13653 Icot Blvd., Clearwater, (727) 754-9800.
This new hot spot is more than just a nightclub.
It serves great food all day long. Their Summer
Salad is a delight, as are their Kobe Beef
Sliders and Prime Rib Pizzatas. Their Chicken
Wings come with a variety of sauces and the
Fried Shrimp Basket is awesome. For dinner
try their Blackened Salmon. You will
enjoy this fun-filled establishment.
Open Mon-Thurs 11 AM-12 AM,
Fri 11 AM-2 AM, Sat 4 PM-2 AM.
$$, RS, E, D, X, W.
Villa Bellini
Restaurant and Lounge,
2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 754-9828. Chef Ciro Mancini continues
his legacy of fine Italian cooking in this
warm family atmosphere by using fresh
organic and locally sourced ingredients
whenever possible. The cold or hot antipasti
appetizers, soups and salads, pasta specialties,
veal, chicken, fresh fish, meat and lamb on
his inspired menu will make you a regular.
Open for dinner Tues-Sun 5 PM-10:30 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, E, D, X, C, W.
South
Pinellas
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2400. Voted a “Top 20 Restaurant,”
it is in a beautiful location on Beach Drive
that overlooks Straub Park and the Vinoy
Yacht Basin. They are open daily for lunch
...where friends meet friends...
13079 Park Blvd.
Seminole
727.393.1703
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