DINING
out
intimate raw bar, a market with fresh fish,
seafood and accompaniments and takeout
at his casual waterfront eatery. Enjoy wine,
beer or sangria with his chowder, salads,
ceviche, fish tacos, Cubans and desserts.
Open daily 8 AM-10 PM. $-$$, E, X, C, W.
Palm Pavilion,
10 Bay Esplanade, N. Clearwater Beach,
(727) 446-2642. Voted “#1 Best Place for Live
Music” and also “Best of Tampa Bay.”
Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Palm
Pavilion has been a famous Clearwater Beach
landmark since 1926. Amid its nostalgic
architecture, guests enjoy casual dining
indoors or outside on their deck, where
they can experience spectacular sunsets.
Happy hour on weekdays is from 4-7 PM.
Visit their website to view the music
calendar. Open Sun-Thurs 10:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 10:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, E, X, W.
Pan y Vino
Brick Oven Pizza
& Wine Bar,
369 Main St., Dunedin, (727) 734-7700.
This new intimate downtown wine bar and
bistro is a relaxing place to break bread and
lift a glass. Owners Tina and Javier Avila,
of Casa Tina (next door), serve their artisan
pizza that is cooked in a brick oven, soups,
salads, skillet specials and delicious desserts,
along with a wide selection of wines, beers
and coffees. Available for private parties.
Open Tues-Thurs 5 PM-10 PM, Fri-Sat
5 PM-11 PM, Sun 3 PM-10 PM. $-$$, E, X.
Pensare Italian Bistro & Wine Bar,
799 Highland Ave. (at its intersection
with Main St.), Dunedin, (727) 786-2222.
Robin and Mike Rey’s award-winning
restaurant has won a multitude of loyal
customers, who appreciate the high quality
classic Italian cuisine that they serve with a
twist. The sleek, modern décor and
attentive service has made them one of the
area’s premier dining spots.
Open for dinner Sun-Thurs 5 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 5 PM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
Pico Rojo
Charcoal Rotisserie,
2475 McMullen Booth Rd., #E
(accessible via Enterprise Rd.) Clearwater,
(727) 474-3826. Known for its healthy,
natural, delicious food with Latin American
flair, this restaurant is also child-friendly,
vegetarian-friendly and offers carry-out.
All-natural chicken is marinated in spices
and roasted in an ecological charcoal
rotisserie oven. Complementary sides
include fried yuca, tostones, sweet
plantains, hearty rice and beans, and
scrumptious asparagus. Their well-priced,
flavorful salads, sandwiches, sauces, dressings,
sangria, and desserts are homemade from
fine, fresh ingredients and can be ordered
family style. Catering available. Open
Mon-Thurs 11:30 AM-9 PM, Fri 11:30 AM-
9:30 PM, Sat 12 PM-9:30 PM, Sun 12PM-
8 PM. $-$$, X, C, W.
Riedo Restaurant and Bar,
601 Cleveland St., #150, Clearwater, (727)
223-4917. Downtown Clearwater’s premier
restaurant serves authentic German and
Mediterranean cuisine, such as pork tenderloin
in a green peppercorn cognac sauce,
or fine American dishes including Black
Angus Beef Steaks. Don’t miss the Mix-Grill
Platter that is served for two or more. Their
award-winning apple strudel is homemade
and is a must on any visit. Open Mon-Fri
11 AM-11 PM, Sat 5 PM-11 PM, Sun-closed.
$$-$$$, RS, E, X, C, W.
Rumba Island
Bar & Grill,
1800 Gulf to Bay Blvd., Clearwater,
(727) 446-7027 and 3687 Tampa Rd.,
Oldsmar, (813) 475-5974. Taste the flavors
of the islands, mixed with the freshest local
ingredients at Rumba Island Bar & Grill.
Local favorites include the Island-Style
Quesadillas and Jerk Chicken Wings for
starters; and the signature Rumba Salad
with Grouper, Runaway Bay Crab Cakes
and Caribbean Pulled Pork for an entrée.
Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
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.
Seafood
and
Wine Bar
r e s t a u r a n t
An intimate boutique restaurant
featuring local market-fresh
cuisine creatively prepared daily with
haute gluten-free options and a
well-edited wine list
New
American
Cuisine
Wine
Dinners
New Hours
Mon. - Thur. 11:30 - 9:00
Fri. - Sat. 11:30 - 10:00
200 E.Tarpon Avenue
727.940.5377
currents-tarpon.com
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Chef
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