DINING
out
Sages West Bay Bistro, 883 West Bay
Dr., Largo, (727) 585-6600. Patty and Mike
have created the ideal family-style bistro
that features traditional Italian food in
an attractive atmosphere that makes you
feel at home. The Tortellini in Pink Sauce
is fabulous, and the pizza can be ordered
with either thick or regular crust. You’ll love
eating here any time of day. Open Mon-Sat
11 A.M.-9 P.M. $-$$, CM, X, C, W.
Salt Rock Tavern,
3689 Tampa Rd., Oldsmar, (813) 336-4977.
This new Baystar Restaurant combines a
unique menu of casual dining with 21 craft
beers on tap and other bar favorites.
Everything from their “Just Caught Fish”
with smoked gouda grits to their Double
Cut Bone-In Pork Chop are prepared with
flair, as are their flatbreads, burgers and
salads. Try their “Snap, Crackle, Pop” Beer
Cocktail for a real treat. Open Sun 10 AM-9
PM (including Brunch from 10 AM-2 PM);
Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM; Fri-Sat 4 PM-11
PM. $$-$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Sea Sea Riders,
221 Main St. (at Alt. 19 and State Rd. 580),
downtown Dunedin, (727) 734-1445. Enjoy
a taste of “New” Florida in an Old Florida
atmosphere in the dining room or on the
veranda. Start with the “#1 Chili in Tampa
Bay,” and be sure to try the Buffalo-style
Mahi Bites, the Seafood Extravaganza and
their signature cheesecakes. Open daily for
lunch and dinner Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM, and Sun 11:30
AM-9 PM; brunch Sun 11:30 AM-2 PM.
$-$$, 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. Catering
is available. 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. $-$$, RS, X, W.
Thai Spice Restaurant,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd. #B (at SW corner
of McMullen Booth and Enterprise Rds.),
Clearwater, (727) 791-7050. Owner Supattra
“Sue” Bowers serves fresh, healthy, authentic
Thai cuisine, as well as Thai food with an
American flair. Her chef creates dishes to
order that can be flavored mild, medium or
spicy to suit your taste. The ambience is
trendy, and the service is hospitable. Dine
in, take out or arrange for delivery. Open
for lunch Mon-Fri 11:30 AM-3 PM; dinner
Mon-Sat 5 PM-10 PM, Sun 5 PM-9 PM. $$,
CM, V, MC, W.
Villa Bellini
Restaurant and Lounge,
2930 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 754-9848. 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 lunch Tues-Fri 11:30 AM-2 PM;
dinner Tues-Sun 5 PM-10:30 PM. $$$, RS,
CM, E, D, X, C, W.
South
Pinellas
400 Beach Seafood & Tap House,
400 Beach Drive N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-2400. Under the direction of Chef
Ana Davis, they are open daily for lunch
and dinner with a Sunday Brunch Buffet
from 10 AM-3 PM (regular lunch menu
available as well). Voted a “Top 20 Restaurant,”
they offer 24 beers on tap, a great
wine selection, award-winning lobster rolls,
oysters, as well as fish tacos by day and
fresh fish and steaks by night. They have
“dog friendly” sidewalk dining or beautiful
indoor seating with private party, meeting
rooms and curb service available. Romantic
carriage rides Fri-Sat. Valet parking. Open
Mon-Sat 11 AM-11 PM, Sun 10 AM-10 PM.
$$-$$$, RS, CM, X, W.
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