DINING
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side flamed “Bada Bing,” they also have
an extensive wine list, a pizza bar and
unexpected extras, such as half-priced $100
or less bottles of wine all day on Mondays.
A private room and catering are available.
Open Mon-Wed 11 AM-10 PM, Thurs-Sat
11 AM-2 AM, Sun 4 PM-10 PM.
$$, RS, X, C, W.
Guppy’s on the Beach Seafood Grill &
Bar, 1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy beautiful
sunsets and scrumptious food, Guppy’s is
the place. Try their Upper Potato Crusted
Salmon, served in a pool of leek and garlic
sauce. For meat lovers, they serve tender
Prime filet mignon and New York strip
steaks, cooked to perfection. Solid wine
selection and full bar. Al fresco dining is
available on their protected patio. Guppy’s
is a sister restaurant of E&E Stakeout Grill
& Kokopelli’s Bar and Mystic Fish Seafood
Grill & Bar. Takeout is available.
Open Sun-Thur 11:30 AM-10:30 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Guy Harvey RumFish Grill,
6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach,
(727) 329-1428. You can eat, drink and shop
here, where a huge aquarium forms one wall
of the dining room at this new destination
restaurant. Built on the TV show Tanked, the
tank is home to 30 species of large native fish.
They serve breakfast, lunch and dinner indoors
and out. There are bars, entertainment and a
Guy Harvey Shop. Open daily 7 AM-2 AM
$$$, CM, E, X, W.
The Hangar Restaurant & Flight
Lounge, 540 1st St. S.E., St. Petersburg,
(Albert Whitted Airport Terminal, 2nd
floor elevator provided), (727) 823-7767.
Winner of “Best Breakfast,” “Best Burger”
and “Best Jazz,” The Hangar has a full
liquor bar and a banquet room for up
to 50 guests. It is located directly on the
airport runway, across from the Mahaffey
Theatre and the Salvador Dalí Museum and
features the work of Chef Matt Smith. “Dog
friendly” outdoor seating and curb service
are available. Live music Wed-Sat from
6-9 PM. Al Downing Jazz Jam performs
on the first Monday of each month. Fri-Sat
helicopter rides. Open daily from 8 AM-10
PM. $ (breakfast), $$-$$$ (lunch & dinner),
E, D, X, W.
Jackie’s on Corey Bistro and Catering,
338 Corey Ave., St. Pete Beach,
(727) 320-6358. Come down Corey Avenue
and enjoy lunch, dinner, Sunday brunch
and the new Jackie’s Martuni Lounge. Dine
in or enjoy their dog-friendly outside dining
in an herb garden. A private dining room is
available for parties or special events. You’ll
enjoy yourself at this upscale, but casual,
restaurant with a unique and amazing chef.
A gluten-free menu is available, as well
as catering in-house or at any size venue.
Open Mon-Sat 11 AM-10 PM, Sun 9 AM-2
PM. They have live jazz Mon-Sat 6:30 PM
and Sun 10 AM-2 PM $$-$$$, RS, CM, E, D,
X, C, W.
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Gratzzi Italian Grille,
211 2nd St. S., St. Petersburg,
(727) 623-9037. Native Italians Dominic
D’Angelo and Chef Anthony Mangiafico’s
passion for authentic Italian cuisine shows
in the deliciously prepared, beautifully
presented dishes they serve in this wellappointed
restaurant. Known for its table
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