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Lisa’s Cafe
Steak * Seafood
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Closed on Tuesday
(727) 394-2833
13331 Gulf Blvd, Madeira Beach
Palm Harbor
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Panini’s Bar & Grill,
12227 W. Linebaugh Ave., (813) 855-4600;
3973 Van Dyke Rd., Lutz, (813) 962-3479.
Here you will find the best of both worlds,
a great restaurant and dining experience
combined with the fun and excitement of a
complete sports bar. Pick it up a notch with
a basket of their hot wings. Watch a game
as you kick back a few to enjoy all Panini’s
has to offer. Open Sun-Wed 11 AM- 12 AM,
Thurs-Sat 11 AM-3 AM. $$, CM, E, X, C, W.
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South
Hillsborough
BurgerMonger,
903 E. Bloomingdale Ave., Brandon,
(813) 684-7982; 3838 West Neptune Street,
Tampa, (813) 254-0290. Proudly founded in
Tampa Bay, at BurgerMonger they say, “We
Build a Better Burger.” Featuring 100% pure
Japanese-bred Akaushi Beef, BurgerMonger
sources the finest and healthiest ingredients
in the world. Their naturally satisfying
menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken,
salads, beer and wine. Incomparable food;
warm, friendly service; and comfortable
ambiance is found in their six Tampa Bay
area locations. Open Sun-Thurs 11 AM-10
PM, Fri-Sat 11 AM-11 PM. $-$$, CM, X, W.
So Gourmet Bakery Cafe,
3301 S. Dale Mabry Hwy., Tampa,
(813) 835-8045. Chantal and Frederic
Brillard’s unique bakery cafe features classic
French cuisine, from Quiche Lorraine to
heavenly pastries like Raspberry Macarons.
Their loyal customers enjoy the personal
attention that is given to them while they
savor the delicate flavors that abound here.
If you are looking for the best of all things
culinary, you will love So Gourmet. Open
daily 7:30 AM-10 PM. Tapas, wine bar, and
restaurant open after 5 PM. $$, X, C, W.
TC Choy’s Asian Bistro,
301 S. Howard Ave., Tampa,
(813) 251-1191. TC Choy’s presents
its Asian fusion culinary experience,
and it’s all under one roof. They
feature Hong Kong BBQ pork strips,
Peking duck, spicy Thai Tom Yom soup,
mouth-watering Malaysian satay, aromatic
Indonesian curry, and an enormous variety
of dim sum served from the dim sum cart
daily. There is a full bar as well. Open for
lunch Mon-Fri 11:00 AM-2:30 PM, Sat-Sun
11: 00 AM-3 PM, dinner Sun-Thurs 5:00
PM-10 PM, Fri & Sat 5:00 PM-10:30 PM. $$,
X, C, W.
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
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183 2nd Ave. N., St. Pete • 727.873.7964
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