DINING
out
WHERE TASTE MEETS TRADITION SINCE 1997
Takeout ~ Delivery ~ Catering
Breakfast ~ Lunch ~ Dinner
180 TAMPA BAY MAGAZINE
| MAY/JUNE 2016
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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
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. $$, RS, X,
C, W.
Guppy’s on the Beach
Seafood Grill & Bar,
1701 Gulf Blvd., Indian Rocks Beach,
(727) 593-2032. For those who enjoy
beautiful sunsets and scrumptious food,
Guppy’s is the place. Try their Upper Potato
Crusted Salmon, served in a pool of leek
and garlic sauce. For meat lovers, they
serve tender Prime filet mignon and New
York strip steaks, cooked to perfection.
Solid wine selection and full bar. Alfresco
dining is available on their protected
patio. Guppy’s is a sister restaurant of
E&E Stakeout Grill & Kokopelli’s Bar and
Mystic Fish Seafood Grill & Bar. Takeout is
available. Open Sun-Thur 11:30 AM-10:30
PM, Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
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.
Jessi’s Restaurant, 8331 66th St. N.,
Pinellas Park, (727) 541-1200. Enjoy the
“he-man-sized” portions at this familyowned
and operated restaurant, where
their kitchen’s made-from-scratch dishes
and breads are all top quality. Don’t pass
on their homemade desserts, as they
are awesome. They serve beer, wine,
mimosas, sangria and spritzers to add extra
enjoyment to your meal. Open seven days a
week from 6:30 AM-8 PM. $$, CM, X, C, W.
Lisa’s Café, 13331 Gulf Blvd., Madeira
Beach, (727) 394-2833. You will enjoy chef
inspired food at this charming restaurant.
Start your day with Bananas Foster French
Toast and end it with delicious seafood
dishes, such as Grouper Oscar or Maryland
Style Lump Crab Cakes. For meat lovers,
try their Espresso Crusted Filet Mignon.
Whatever time of day you go to Lisa’s
Café, you will thoroughly enjoy your
culinary experience. Dinner reservations
recommended. Open daily 8 AM-9 PM
(Closed Tuesday). $-$$$, RS, CM, E, X, C, W.
Luna,
950 Lake Carillon Dr. (in the Hilton
St. Petersburg Carillon Park), St. Petersburg,
(727) 954-2140. Open daily from breakfast
thru dinner, this stylish restaurant is
known for its first-class food. They have a
lunch buffet with a daily theme and serve
classic gourmet fare. The stunning décor
and excellent service make Luna one of the
area’s best restaurants. They offer health
conscious, as well as traditional, selections.
Open daily 6 AM-10 PM. $$-$$$, X, W.
Parkshore Grill,
300 Beach Drive, N.E., St. Petersburg,
(727) 896-3463. Enjoy an afternoon or
evening at this chic St. Petersburg restaurant
that serves an inspired menu created by
Chef Tyson Grant. They serve fine food,
wine and spirits in a beautiful park-like
setting. Enjoy both indoor or “dog-friendly”
outdoor dining. Their new 100-seat banquet
room is now available for parties or special
events. Catering, weekend brunch and curb
service available. Romantic carriage rides
Fri and Sat. Valet parking. Open Sun-Thurs
11 AM-10 PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $$$,
RS, CM, X, C, W.
The Pub Waterfront Restaurant,
20025 Gulf Blvd., Indian Shores,
(727) 595-3172. Their three outdoor decks,
a large air-conditioned dining room, tiki
bar and lounge all overlook the Intracoastal
Waterway. Voted “Best Place to Dock and
Dine” for eight years in a row with over 40
boat slips, it is open for lunch and dinner
daily. It offers fresh seafood, salads and
steaks, as well as burgers, filets, fish tacos
and lobster under the direction of Chef
Mike Knoebel. Enjoy breakfast on Saturday
and Sunday 9 AM-11 AM. There is a fullliquor
bar. For over 50 years, the Pub has
been serving locals and tourists alike as a
fun place for individuals or large family
gatherings. Island Marine boat rentals now
offered. Open Mon-Fri 11 AM-10 PM, Sat-
Sun 8 AM-10 PM. $$, 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. $$$, RS, CM, X, C,
W.
Sea Salt,
183 2nd Ave. N., St. Petersburg,
(727) 873-7964. Located two blocks from
downtown St. Petersburg’s waterfront,
this stunning restaurant features uniquely
decorated dining niches, patio dining, a
wine tower with 5,000 bottles, a bar and
lounge, and also a private dining room.
They use the freshest, highest-quality
ingredients to distinguish their broad
menu that leans toward Italian cuisine and
seafood. Open Sun-Thurs 11:30 AM-10 PM,
Fri-Sat 11:30 AM-11 PM. $$$, RS, CM, E, X,
C, W.
South Pinellas continued
727-541-1200
8331 66th Street N., Pinellas Park, FL 33781
www.jessisrestaurant.com