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FRENCH BISTRO
PASTRY SHOP
WINE BAR
WEEKEND BRUNCH
COME EXPERIENCE
SO GOURMET
Monday - Sunday
7:30 am - 10 pm
3301 S. Dale Mabry, Tampa • 813.835.8045
Open 7 Days A Week 7:00AM - 8:00PM
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Catering
5749 Main Street, New Port Richey
857 East Klosterman Road, Tarpon Springs (at U.S. 19)
727-942-GRIT (4748) www.johnnygrits.com
South Pinellas continued
The Pub Waterfront Restaurant,
26025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 595-3172. Their three outdoor decks,
a large air-conditioned dining room, tiki
bar and lounge all overlook the Intracoastal
Waterway. Voted “Best Place to Dock and
Dine” for eight years in a row with over 40
boat slips, it is open for lunch and dinner
daily. It offers fresh seafood, salads and
steaks, as well as burgers, filets, fish tacos
and lobster under the direction of Chef
Mike Knoebel. Enjoy an a la carte breakfast
on Saturday 8 AM-11 AM, as well as a
Sunday breakfast buffet from 8 AM-1 PM.
There is a full-liquor bar. For over 50 years,
the Pub has been serving locals and tourists
alike as a fun place for individuals or large
family gatherings. Island Marine boat
rentals now offered. Open Mon-Fri
11 AM-10 PM, Sat-Sun 8 AM-10 PM.
$$, CM, E, D, X, W.
Salt Rock Grill,
19325 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 593-7625. This beach landmark is
legendary, and it’s still on fire with a burning
passion for delectable food, enticing drinks
and pleasurable surroundings. For an evening
of fine dining, elegant atmosphere, superior
service and genuine hospitality, Salt Rock
Grill should be your destination.
Open Mon-Thurs 4 PM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 4 PM-11 PM, Sun 12 PM-10 PM.
$$$, RS, CM, X, C, W.
BurgerMonger,
10412 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 968-6860. Proudly founded in Tampa
Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We Build
a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying
menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken,
salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food;
warm, friendly service; and comfortable
ambiance is found in their five Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
Columbia Café,
801 Old Water Street, Tampa,
(813) 229-5511. The Tampa Bay History
Center has partnered with the famous
Columbia Restaurants in opening the first
Columbia Café on the first floor of the
Center. With both indoor and outdoor
seating, it serves authentic Spanish/ Cuban
cuisine, including Cuban Black Bean Soup,
the Original Cuban Sandwich, Curt’s
Meatloaf Sandwich, the Original “1905”
Salad®, and Chicken and Rice “Ybor.”
Open daily 11 AM-9 PM. $-$$, 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
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